Deep Purple/Germany 5.21.1971 Upgrade

DEEP PURPLE in 1971 was still evolving into “FIREBALL” without getting over the shock of “IN ROCK”. The ultimate miraculous upgrade of the famous recording that conveyed the scene! [Reel master with significantly upgraded length and sound] This work was recorded at the “Berlin performance on May 21, 1971.” This is the best audience recording. This show is also famous for having one of the best recordings in 1971, and has been familiar to collectors for a long time. In particular, “BERLIN 1971”, which appeared in 2012, became extremely popular as a definitive album that blew away all previous releases. This work is also a traditional recording, but it is an upgraded master that was discovered only recently. It is not just an up version, but the ultimate version that has been digitized directly from the original master reel! And the upgrade is amazing. The length and sound are super up compared to each other. First, the length. Although it had evolved into a two-disc set at the time of the previous edition “BERLIN 1971”, the opening part was still largely missing. There were even whispers that “Maybe the recording itself wasn’t done in time,” but this time it’s the original reel. It was still being recorded. The announcement that introduces the band and the long tuning are firmly held down, and the humorous “Bavarian Yodeler (Amazing!)” by Ritchie and Gillan and the avalanche of “Speed ​​King” are also perfect. Of course, you can enjoy all the parts that were heard in the subsequent releases, and the tape change after “Paint It Black” does not get caught in the performance. As it was, the encore song “Lucille” was in perfect order. Despite the early 1970s, when there were many technical and equipment challenges, a miraculous complete recording was achieved! This alone makes me dizzy, but the sound is also incomparable, so it’s too amazing. Even in the previous version, it had a clear and direct feeling that was a masterpiece in 1971, but as expected, the original reel has a completely different freshness. The subtleties that were lost in dubbing are beautifully preserved, the highs are extended, the midrange has a mass level response, and the deep bass is detailed down to the vibe. It’s powerful without the need to raise the sound pressure, and it’s sharp without having to accentuate the edges. And, because no processing is required, there is no distortion to the very edges of the sound, and it remains ultra-realistic and clear. This was a difficult introduction for those who have not experienced the conventional version, but this recording is not for a typical vintage audience. Even in its original form, it has a tremendous sense of closeness without any sense of distance, and is a masterpiece that will leave its mark on history. It has mutated into something completely different… It is a super masterpiece that reigns at the top of a very special year called “1971”. [“1971” with plenty of rich and sharp improvisation] Such a master sound depicts the full show of DEEP PURPLE, the second period, which was evolving at a tremendous rate. At that time, the band was in a period of rapid growth, where the condition of the band was different just by one month. Let’s also check the show position from the schedule at that time. ・January 1st + 2nd: Netherlands (2 performances) [February single “Strange Kind of Woman” released] ・January 29th – March 8th: UK (21 performances) ・April 7th – June 25th Sun; Europe #1 (29 performances) ←★Coco★《“FIREBALL” released on July 9th》 July 2nd – August 12th: North America #1 (25 performances) September 4th – October 11th Japan: Europe #2 (15 performances) ・October 22-24: North America #2 (3 performances) [Tour interrupted due to Guillain’s hepatitis → “MACHINE HEAD” produced in December] This is DEEP PURPLE’s 1971. The Berlin performance of this work is the 21st performance of “Europe #1”, but this is the timing when the album “FIREBALL” is about to be completed. Therefore, while the set is centered around the “IN ROCK” number, there is plenty of repertoire unique to the early days such as “Paint It Black,” “Mandrake Root,” and “Lucille.” The new song “Strange Kind of Woman” that was just released appeared there, and the show was just starting to get colorful. And the flavor of this season is improvisation! In 1970, they performed freely, as if exploring their own style, but by 1972, their well-honed and delicious phrases had not solidified, but had become somewhat formulaic. 1971 was right in the middle. As the number of songs has increased, it is no longer the case that each song lasts more than 30 minutes, but this does not mean that the tension is lowered, but that the phrases are denser. Of course, because the formula hasn’t been set yet, there’s plenty of thrill in not knowing what will pop up next. This can be said for all of DEEP PURPLE, but people have different tastes regarding the period, especially in the second season. Under such circumstances, “1971” was a time when both high tension and delicious phrases were achieved. This work is a live album that allows you to fully experience such special moments with the best sound. “1970” and “1972”, which are filled with super masterpieces of official live albums, are also good, but “1971” in between is special. This work is a sonic evidence/witness that conveys that fact. A miraculous master reel excavation that brings you closer to the essence of DEEP PURPLE, a hero who shines in rock history. It’s truly an incident record. (Remastered memo) The sound quality and pitch of this edition are perfect, so I just fixed the dropouts that occur at all song cut points. Compared to previous releases, both sound quality and length are on a different level. Live at Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany 21st May 1971 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(HUGE UPGRADE & LONGER!!!!) Disc 1 (51:43) 1. Pre-Show ★First appearance 2. Intro ★First appearance 3. Bavarian Yodeler ★First appearance Appearance 4. Speed ​​King ★First appearance 5. Strange Kind of Woman 6. Into The Fire 7. Child In Time Disc 2 (56:06) 1. MC 2. Paint It, Black (incl. Drum Solo) 3. Mandrake Root 4. Black Night 5. Lucille Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Ian Gillan – Vocal Jon Lord – Keyboards Roger Glover – Bass Ian Paice – Drums