Deep Purple Switzerland 1994 3Versions

From the 1994 tour of DEEP PURPLE, which opened up a new charm with the help of Joe Satriani after leaving Ritchie Blackmore, the performance in St. Gallen, Switzerland is now available as a 4-disc set that fully uses the broadcast sound source of the sound board. is! Soundboard live shows from this era have a special meaning for Purple History. The lineup including Satriani is counted as “Mark 6” (8th season if reunions are counted separately) on the official website, and is recognized as “Purple official history” rather than a “pinch-hitter guest” like Randy California. However, none of the sound sources themselves were released. Although some audience live performances were known, the soundboard recording, which is the “record of the band”, is exactly the “legitimate history that you could not listen to even if you wanted to”! After the release of “THE BATTLE RAGES ON”, PURPLE announced a world tour titled “25th Anniversary Tour”. However, the content of “THE BATTLE RAGES ON” was criticized (especially in Japan), and the American tour was canceled, making things stumbling from the start. Furthermore, Richie announced his withdrawal during the European tour, and the band was in a pinch. However, the situation changed completely with the participation of Joe Satriani, the most skilled guitarist in the American hard rock scene, from their performance in Japan in December 1993. The tense atmosphere of Ritchie’s final years was wiped out, and Satriani’s outstanding skills and the band’s friendly atmosphere restored the band’s original excellent interplay to PURPLE, and the fans who had half given up on seeing the show in Japan It also made me groan. Seeing a positive response, the band asked Satriani, who had been providing temporary help, to continue participating, and Satriani ended up playing on a month-long European tour starting in June 1994. This work includes three shows from the European tour, which held 24 performances from June 3rd to July 6th, at the “Open Air Festival” in St. Gallen, Switzerland, on June 26th, which is located in the latter half. Recorded with different broadcast sound sources. Of the three broadcast sound sources, “Fireball Over Switzerland” has been known among fans for a long time, but “The Battle Rages On Fireball”, which has a better sound, was recorded from the Japan performance in December 1993. It appeared as a bonus disc of “Ramshackle Night”, and it is still fresh in the memory that it surprised avid PURPLE fans. However, this time, new material that seems to have been recorded from all the broadcasts on that day has appeared! This new sound source is the longest version ever, including the previously unheard medleys of “Anya” and “Paint It Black,” as well as Satriani’s solo song “Sacth Boogie,” which was a feature of that year’s tour. Even enthusiasts will be surprised by this! In addition to the new sound source, this work also includes the remastered sound source of “The Battle Rages On Fireball” and “Fireball Over Switzerland” mentioned above, and the broadcast of June 26, 1994, which is currently confirmed to exist. We have created a great value and gorgeous package that allows you to enjoy the entire sound source at once. It can be said that this is a 120% satisfying song that fully satisfies the fans’ desire to listen to the overlooked “8th season”, which is the official history, on line! The “longest version” of the new excavation adorns Disc 1 and Disc 2 at the beginning. Unfortunately, “Highway Star” is not included due to the master’s circumstances (probably not broadcast at the time of the program), but it is recorded for 117 minutes, and you can enjoy the entirety of the other songs played on the day. . Most of the live sound sources of the 8th period had to rely on audience recordings, so the appearance of a new line sound source here can be said to be a very happy event for fans. I’m especially happy to be able to listen to “Ramshackle Man”, which had faded in in the previous releases, from the beginning, and from this point on I can confirm the strengths of the longest version. From “Maybe I’m A Leo” to “Pictures Of Home” you can enjoy the “edited versions” on Disc 3 and Disc 4, but from “Knocking At Your Back Door”, which cannot be heard on Disc 3, the charm of the original sound source finally comes into its own. I will demonstrate. This “Knocking At Your Back Door” condenses the strengths of the 8th season. While Jon Lord’s organ exudes the majesty of British hard rock, Satriani’s guitar brings modern and technical elements to the PURPLE sound, and the solo part in the middle is a great listen, blending the characteristics of both America and Britain. This is a response. A playful rendition of “Anyone’s Daughter,” a surprise selection for the band’s 25th anniversary tour, and “Anya,” in which Satriani asserts his individuality while paying respect to the melody left behind by Ritchie, was a highlight at this show as well. It will bring excitement to the listener. (You must listen to the unparalleled picking and ethnic and unique phrases in the solo of “Anya”! As expected from Steve Vai’s master!) In the second half of the show, songs from “Lazy” to “Paint It Black” all appeared for the first time. There are lots of takes. The best part of this work is “Lazy”, which has more free jam elements than when Richie was in the band, and “Satch Boogie”, which is played with a drum solo in between. This instrumental, which is especially famous among Satriani’s solo songs, shines even brighter with the British rock treasure in the background, making it a famous scene in his career that can only be heard here! The medley that is exclusive to this period, which flows from “Space Truckin'” through “Woman From Tokyo” to “Paint It Black,” has a sharpness that is clearly different from the 7th period, and the band as a whole has a lively and rejuvenated feel. It’s full of great plays. This momentum and power will not be lost until the last “Smoke On The Water”, and you will be able to enjoy a tight and tight live performance. The following Disc 3 includes “The Battle Rages On Fireball,” which has been requested by fans for a re-release since it was released about six months ago. The feature of this sound source is its excellent sound condition, and among the three broadcast sound sources included in this work, you can enjoy playing it in particularly good and stable condition. The clear sound, which is almost unnoticeable even with the noise often found in FM sound sources, is nothing short of excellent. Also, from the opening song “Ramshackle Man”, you can enjoy a powerful performance with a thick and tough sound image with thick mid-bass, and in the heavy “Fireball” and “The Battle Rages On”, you can fully enjoy the charm unique to the original sound source. Sho. In particular, the rushing bass of “Speed ​​King” is full of power similar to the ’70 live performance, and the interplay in the song where Roger’s bass notes clearly stand out is also exciting. This is sure to knock out any listener! This sound source is a perfect example of how the difference in sound can change the atmosphere and expression of the performance, and it is a superb take that I would like to recommend first to those who are attracted to the powerful texture that is unique to live performances, which is different from albums. What you can enjoy on the final Disc 4 is the remastered version of “Fireball Over Switzerland” that appeared in the 90s. Although the previous release attracted attention as the “soundboard of the Satriani era,” the pitch was dramatically off, and it was a disappointing album that I didn’t even want to listen to seriously. This time, not only has the pitch been adjusted to the normal pitch and the sound has been re-recorded, but the sound image, which had a poor S/N ratio, has been remastered and the noise has been significantly reduced. It can be said that this is a sound source that can be taken seriously for the first time, going beyond the level of indifference compared to previous releases. The material is different from Disc 3’s “The Battle Rages On Fireball”, and it is based on a completely different air check master, and includes “Knocking At Your Back Door”, which was not heard on Disc 3, and is approximately 14 minutes longer in total. Masu. The fade-in timing and sound mix of “Ramshackle Man” are almost the same as “The Battle Rages On Fireball,” but this sound is characterized by sharp and clean highs, which should be heard in the mid-bass. There is a clear difference in individuality from Disc 3. Also, “Perfect Strangers”, where Jon Lord’s organ expresses the majestic worldview of PURPLE, and “When A Blind Man Cries”, which has excellent emotional expression backed by Satriani’s technique, are clearly more satisfying to listen to. There is. The latter, with its soaring high notes, is particularly beautiful and will captivate your heart with just one listen. The recording time of 77 minutes is ample volume for a single title, and this work is a useful one as it allows you to easily enjoy the highlights of the live performance. The 8th season with Satriani will end after this show with the end of the tour on July 6th. His departure from the band was described as “the first amicable departure since the beginning of DEEP PURPLE,” and it was greeted with a mutual sense of regret, which shows how much he saved the band and contributed to its rebuilding. The magnitude of Satriani’s work with PURPLE will be immediately understood when you listen to this work. This work is a large volume of 4 discs and approximately 260 minutes, more luxurious and rich than any 8th season live sound source released so far! It’s also fun to listen to it as “Satriani’s version of Come Hell Or High Water.” Please enjoy the high-quality broadcast sound source of the 8th season’s masterpieces, which were richer and more fulfilling than any other era, even though it lasted only half a year and 30 performances, including the performance in Japan in 1993! Live at Open Air, Snakt Gallen, Switzerland 26th June 1994 STEREO SBD(3 Versions) Long Version Disc 1 1. Ramschackle Man 2. Maybe I’m A Leo 3. Fireball 4. Perfect Strangers 5. Pictures Of Home 6. Keyboards Solo 7. Knocking At Your Back Door 8. Anyone’s Daughter 9. Guitar Intro 10. Anya Disc 2 1. The Battle Rages On 2. When A Blind Man Cries 3. Lazy 4. Drums Solo 5. Sacth Boogie 6. Space Truckin’ 7 Woman From Tokyo 8. Paint It Black 9. Speed ​​King 10. Smoke On The Water Disc 3 Edit Version 1 1. Ramshackle Man 2. Maybe I’m A Leo 3. Fireball 4. Perfect Strangers 5. Pictures Of Home 6. Keyboard Solo 7. The Battle Rages On 8. When A Blind Man Cries 9. Speed ​​King 10. Smoke On The Water Disc 4 Edit Version 2 1. Ramshackle Man 2. Maybe I’m A Leo 3. Fireball 4. Perfect Strangers 5 . Pictures Of Home 6. Keyboard Solo 7. Knocking At Your Back Door 8. The Battle Rages On 9. When A Blind Man Cries 10. Speed ​​King 11. Smoke On The Water FM BROADCAST RECORDING Ian Gillan – Vocal Joe Satriani – Guitar Roger Glover – Bass Jon Lord – Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums