Deep Purple/Sweden 1994

Joe Satriani’s DEEP PURPLE, although officially recognized as “an era,” left no official works behind. A new excavation live album that will be the masterpiece is now available. [Satriani DP’s biggest sunny stage] What is sealed in this work is “June 10, 1994 Karlshamn performance”. This is a super-class audience recording when they appeared at “Sommarfestivalen”, the predecessor of “Sweden Rock Festival”, which is famous as one of the best festivals in Europe. Satriani DP was born after Ritchie left the band and was active for about a year. First, let’s look back at the history and confirm the position of this work. 1993 * February 1st – March 18th: Europe (Satriani 30 performances)《”Purple Crusade” released on July 2nd》・9 September 21st – November 17th: Europe #1a (15 performances)《TIME MACHINE’ released on October 13th》・September 21st – November 17th: Europe #1b (23 performances)《Withdrawal from Blackmore→ Joining Satriani》・December 2-8: Japan (6 performances) *December 28-30: North America (Satriani 3 performances) 1994*February 26-March 13: North America (Satriani 8 performances) )・June 2nd – July 6th: Europe #2 (26 performances) ←★Coco★《November: Steve Morse joins》 *Note: “・” mark is DEEP PURPLE performance, “*” mark is Satriani ‘s solo performance. This is DEEP PURPLE and Satriani in 1993/1994. From Purple’s perspective, Richie announced his departure from the group in November during the Purple Holy War tour. From Satriani’s side, after the release of “TIME MACHINE”, he decided to join after receiving an offer during his free time before the end of the year live show. The combination of the two was realized in the “Japan” tour in December 1993 and the “Europe #2” in the summer of 1994. Among them, this performance in Karlshamn is the latter. This was the 7th concert of “Europe #2″. This show was also Satriani DP’s biggest stage. Whether it’s “Japan” or “Europe #2”, although there may be some differences in venue size, they are basically indoor hall tours. Among them, “Sommarfestivalen” is an outdoor festival where a total of 23 acts, including BAD COMPANY, David Lee Roth, and MOUNTAIN, will perform over two days. Satriani DP served as the bird on the first day. [Reason for being a masterpiece: Superb sound and complete recording] This work, recorded on such a grand stage, is currently a superb master that is shocking collectors around the world, saying, “This is Satriani DP’s best masterpiece!” There are four main reasons why there is no other work that can match the title “best” when it comes to “masterpiece.” First and foremost is the sound. This is really amazing. It’s probably an audience recording because it captures the lively applause, but the important performance sounds and vocals don’t feel like a guest recording. The core is extremely thick, the details are super delicate, and the separates are perfect. And the ultra-tight sense of zero distance that you won’t be able to feel the echo component even if you listen carefully with headphones. This is probably (or should I say definitely) recorded by pointing the microphone straight at the PA tower at the scene. Because it’s outdoors, there are no sound reflections, and the sound from the sound board is absorbed exactly as it is being emitted from the PA. Strictly speaking, the stereo feeling may change slightly (only outdoors), but it is a super-excellent sound that even FM sound board recording is out of the question. And, the second proof of the masterpiece is a complete recording. No matter how soundboard-like it is, Satriani DP also has real soundboards such as the Bayreuth performance (Germany) and the St. Gallen performance (Switzerland). However, such sound board recordings are not complete recordings due to broadcast time editing and recording omissions, and there is tape deterioration. was. On the other hand, this work penetrates all at once. There were three tape change cuts, but they were all applause scenes, and in this work they were connected so naturally that you wouldn’t even notice them. You can experience the full show of valuable Satriani DP without missing a single note. [Reasons for a masterpiece: Advanced performances and gorgeous guests] Of course, what is more important than the recording quality is the performance itself. This work is worthy of being called a masterpiece in this respect as well. As mentioned above, it is a sunny stage for Satriani DP, and this is clearly reflected in the enthusiasm of the performance. What’s more, it’s amazing because it’s not just a passionate performance, but also a “perfection”. For example, Satriani DP’s performance in Japan in 1993 is memorable for us, and there was no time for rehearsals, so it was almost a live show. Still, it was a wonderful thing that wiped out the absence of Richie, but the 1994 “Europe #2” has been thoroughly rehearsed after a period of half a year. Although it is hard to get rid of the thrill of a fumbling ensemble, it is precisely because they have worked out in advance how and where to play that the unique phrases become addictive, and the sense of breathing has reached a level where they bring out each other’s strengths. And the set is also slightly different from the Japanese performance. Let’s compare and organize. Classics (12 songs + α) – In Rock: Child In Time – Fireball: Fireball (★) / Anyone’s Daughter – Machine Head: Highway Star / Maybe I’m A Leo / Pictures Of Home / Lazy / Smoke On The Water・Others: When A Blind Man Cries/Satch Boogie (★)/Medley (Space Truckin’/Woman From Tokyo/Paint It Black)/Hush/Black Night Reorganization era (6 songs) ・Perfect Strangers: Perfect Strangers/Knocking At Your Back Door・Purple Holy War: Ramshackle Man/Anya/The Battle Rages On *Note: Songs marked with a “★” are not available on the soundboard album “THE BATTLE RAGES ON FIREBALL”. …and it looks like this. Satriani’s “Satch Boogie” and “Fireball”, which was revived for the first time in 22 years, are delicious, but the evolution of each song is even more impressive. The promised sharpness is sharp, the flashy phrases that are inserted into the right place without hesitation are delicious, and the improvisational exchanges are fierce. Of course, the number of performances is not so high that you get tired of each other, but the performances are on the upswing, and the performance is the best among the best performances. Among them, the special song is “Smoke On The Water” by Orasu. Here, the late Leslie West of MOUNTAIN, who was to serve as the semi-finalist for the next day, appeared. You will be able to listen to a valuable and luxurious co-star. Joe Satriani & DEEP PURPLE wowed Japanese fans with their showdown. This is a live album that allows you to fully experience the big stage they hoped for with the best possible sound. It’s a shame that Satriani DP’s official works are no longer preserved, but he no longer suffers from a dry spell. From now on, all you have to do is listen to this work. The most definitive masterpiece of the phantom era. The best work of the Joe Satriani era. This is a superb audience recording of “June 10, 1994 Karlshamn Performance”. It is a new excavation master that is a hot topic, but the zero distance sound that makes the most of the taste of the outdoors with zero echoes is tremendous, and a complete recording that could not be expected with various sound boards has been realized. Furthermore, the arrangement/ensemble is much deeper than the Japanese performance, guest co-starring with Leslie West on the last song “Smoke On The Water”, etc… There is no difference in every point. Despite the audience, it is the highest peak that serves as the “official replacement for the Satriani era”. Live at Sommarfeshualen, Karlshamn, Sweden 10th June 1994 TRULY PERFECT/ULTIMATE SOUND Disc 1 (74:57) 1. Intro 2. Highway Star 3. Ramshackle Man 4. Maybe I’m A Leo 5. Fireball 6. Perfect Strangers 7. Pictures Of Home 8. Keyboard Solo 9. Knocking At Your Back Door 10. Anyone’s Daughter 11. Child In Time 12. Anya Disc 2 (57:04) 1. The Battle Rages On 2. When A Blind Man Cries 3. Lazy 4 Ian Paice Drum Solo 5. Satch Boogie 6. Space Truckin’ 7. Woman From Tokyo 8. Paint It Black 9. Hush 10. Black Night 11. Smoke On The Water (★with Leslie West) Ian Gillan – Vocal Joe Satriani – Guitar Jon Lord – Keyboards Roger Glover – Bass Ian Paice – Drums