Deep Purple/Tokyo,Japan 6.24.1991

The 2CD “TOKYO 1991 FINAL NIGHT” was not only the last day of the 1991 Japan tour, but also the last Budokan for Ritchie Blackmore himself. We present to you a live album containing the first day of the same Budokan. First, let’s organize the dates of the 1991 Japan tour. ・June 24, 1991: Nippon Budokan [This work] ・June 25, 1991: Nippon Budokan ・June 26, 1991: Osaka Castle Hall ・June 27, 1991: Nippon Budokan “TOKYO 1991 FINAL NIGHT” ” In this way, the 1991 tour had a total of four performances, three of which were at Nippon Budokan. Another 2CD is the last day, whereas this work is an audience album of the first day “June 24, 1991”. This recording was normally released as “MASTER OF ILLUSION (POWER GATE-095)” about 10 years ago. At that time, the master, which had not even appeared on the Internet, was given to him by the recording artist himself, and it was made directly into CD. During the 1991 Japan tour, which until then had only been on the last day of the tour in Osaka and Tokyo, it was a shocking work that allowed us to listen to the complete version of the first day for the first time. And, as you can see from the fact that it was normally released, the quality is also quite good. Of course, it cannot be said on the same level as Japan’s world-renowned Kinney recordings, but the solid core musical tone penetrates the entire volume, and the balance from high to low sounds is excellent. On top of that, the vivid sense of the scene is wonderful, and the mood is filled with anticipation from the beginning. In such a situation, “Burn”, performed by the three originators Ritchie, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice, explodes! It shouldn’t have been unexpected, but the whole Budokan got excited at this. If Richie or John tries to get into “that phrase,” the cheers and roars will fly as if shaking the Budokan. Furthermore, during “Black Night / Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll”, the chorus filled the Budokan with a huge chorus. Although the scene is exciting at any venue, this explosive enthusiasm and spectacle is unique to the first day. The members also showed a lot of enthusiasm that can only be seen on the first day. It is not unusual for the first day of a Japanese performance to be a lackluster performance due to jet lag, but this year DEEP PURPLE took more than a month off from their previous North American tour and was in perfect condition. Perhaps because of the deep trust they have in their Japanese fans who have supported the entire family band for 20 years, the band’s performance is full of spirit but without any hesitation. The same goes for new member Joe. “It’s been a while. I’m happy to see you,” he said, and introduced “Difficult To Cure” as a song he played 10 years ago. It’s been three years since he came to Japan with Yngwie Malmsteen, but even compared to that time, he seems to be enjoying his original position of being “next to Richie”, which is exactly what he felt on “his first day back.” It’s full of mood. This work is wrapped in the fresh mood of the first day and the last day of Kinney’s recording when he revived as a world-class top ranker. “Budokan” has carved out many legends in Richie’s career. This is a live set packed with 100% live audience recordings of the beginning and end of that last tour. In 2016, when he is about to return to HR, it is unclear whether the much-awaited performance in Japan will come true. If it does happen, I’d like to see Richie on stage at Budokan. I want that tone to resonate in that unique space…these are two live albums that will bring out those feelings passionately. Please enjoy it to the fullest! Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 24th June 1991 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 1. Intro 2. Burn 3. Black Night incl. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll 4. Child In Time/Black Night 5. Truth Hurts 6. The Cut Runs Deep incl. Hush 7. Perfect Strangers 8. Fire In The Basement 9. Love Conquers All Disc 2 1. Difficult To Cure 2. Jon Lord Solo 3. Knocking At Your Back Door 4. Lazy 5. Highway Star encore 6. Smoke On The Water 7. Ian Paice Solo 8. King Of Dreams 9. Woman From Tokyo/Smoke On The Water Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Joe Lynn Turner – Vocal Roger Glover – Bass Jon Lord – Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums