Deep Purple/Tokyo,Japan 12.15.1975

For DEEP PURPLE in the 1970s, it was the third time in total since the second stage formation in June 1973, and the last day since the 1975 Japan tour, which was the first and last visit to Japan in the fourth stage formation.12 The performance at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 15th will be released as a 2-CD set using the best audience master that has never been distributed even among traders! After Ritchie Blackmore left, DEEP PURPLE was considering disbanding at this point, as Jon Lord thought, “We can’t continue as a band without Ritchie.” However, the situation changed due to the enthusiasm of David Coverdale and Glenn Hughes who wanted to continue the band, and the participation of Tommy Bolin, and it was decided that the band would continue as the fourth lineup. They have released the masterpiece “COME TASTE THE BAND”, which has a funky and soulful taste that is different from the second period, which is synonymous with hard rock, as well as the third period, which practiced bluesy rock. The band started their world tour with the Oceania/Asia Tour in November 1975, and although they encountered major trouble in Jakarta on the way, they continued on as originally scheduled, starting with a performance at Nagoya City Public Hall on December 8th, and completing a total of 4 performances. We will hold a performance in Japan. This 4th generation PURPLE’s performance in Japan can be heard with the aforementioned Nagoya performance with the bonus title “FIRST TASTE IN NAGOYA”, and the following Osaka performance on the 11th with “RISES OVER” packed with two types of audience sources. It is released as “OSAKA”. Furthermore, the Fukuoka performance on the 12th is known to fans as one of the standard press CD titles “ALWAYS TEASIN'” that appeared four years ago. Also, for this Tokyo performance, there are already audience recordings such as “MORE TASTE!” which is nostalgic for enthusiasts, and the official work “THIS TIME AROUND: LIVE IN TOKYO” released in 2001, and now all performances are available. The pattern is known. However, this Budokan live was the last Tokyo performance not only for the fourth season but also for DEEP PURPLE in the 1970s, and it is as important as 1972, when they made their spectacular debut in Japan. The newly released master tape is a must-listen sound source for DEEP PURPLE fans that reveals the special Budokan performance from a different direction with exquisite sound! This recording has an excellent sound quality that is hard to believe from the audience take of 36 years ago due to the training of Jon Lord and Ian Paice in the opening, and the clear and wide recording is at an amazing level. You can’t resist the atmosphere and realistic feeling that includes the echoes of the venue! Coverdale’s scream announcing the start of the live performance and the excitement of the audience responding to it were both stable and realistic, making it sound like a dropped sound from the official video “RISES OVER JAPAN”. It makes me think. Tommy Bolin’s playing was probably not his best, as his arm wasn’t in the best condition at the time, but Coverdale and Glenn were unusually excited as it was their “first Budokan live performance,” and the entire band “Burn,” which is released with explosive force, is a wonderful listen. Until “Lady Luck,” the balance is slightly biased towards the right channel, but that is gradually corrected, and after “Getting Tighter,” the sound improves to almost center the stage. Numbers from “COME TASTE THE BAND” that are filled with a groovy and funky mood, such as the same song and “Love Child”, have the impression that they are not popular with Japanese fans, but when you listen to this recording, you will find that they are actually The Budokan audience was also entrusted to the new PURPLE sound, and it can be seen that the reaction was good. Even with “Smoke On The Water,” which has a significantly different image from Ian Gillan’s original, the audience’s excitement is even greater, with clapping and cheering. This live performance reportedly set a new record for the number of people attending a Western music concert at the Budokan (this record was broken by MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP in 1981), and the enthusiasm and excitement captured in this recording was impressive. If you come into contact with them, you will be able to convince them that this is also reasonable. Of course, there are also plenty of “pull” elements, not just pushing. The PURPLE version of “Wild Dogs”, which is Tommy’s specialty, and “I Need Love”, which intoxicates the listener with its rich richness and unique groove, combine the depth of British rock with the broadness of American heart and rhythm. This is an excellent performance with a harmonious blend of emotions. Furthermore, “Soldier Of Fortune”, in which Coverdale’s earnest solo resounds throughout the Budokan, can definitely be said to be a live listening spot. Although some of Jon Lord’s solo at the beginning of Disc 2 is missing due to the master’s convenience, it is still recorded for more than 9 minutes. The intro of “Lazy”, where the audience’s applause spreads like a murmur, will make you feel a thrill of excitement. “Lazy” is a highlight number that condenses the charm of the fourth season, with John and Pace’s playing as the core, Glenn’s black-flavored bass, and Tommy’s fusion-like guitar. The new songs “This Time Around” and “Owed To G” are still requested by fans at Glenn Hughes live performances, “Drifter” flows from the guitar solo, and “You Keep On Moving” where the vocals of two different people are beautifully intertwined. The continuous firing is the climax of the live performance. “Stormbringer” seems to be shouting “PURPLE can survive even without Richie!”, and “Stormbringer” is a long version of the song, which is over 8 minutes long and far exceeds the original song, and it puts the final blow on the heated live performance! The encore “Highway Star” was missing the recording at 0:46, so the rest is supplemented with another sound source. As a result, the sound is clearly lowered here, but you can clearly see the momentum of the performance and the excitement of the venue. The live performance will heat up, and the listener will be able to vividly imagine the footage from the same day where the audience went on stage and hugged Glenn! With the recent official release of the live + history piece “PHOENIX RISING,” fan interest in the 4th DEEP PURPLE’s 1975 Asia tour and Japan performances, including the Budokan performance, has increased once again. By listening to the original sound source while imagining the stage scene seen in the official work and the inside of the band as told by Jon Lord and Glenn Hughes, you will be able to understand the truth of the ’75 Budokan live more deeply. That’s probably the case. Following “FIRST TASTE IN NAGOYA” and “RISES OVER OSAKA”, which received high praise from fans and professional magazine reviews, a newly discovered ultra-high quality audience master will conclude the 4th DEEP PURPLE Japan tour. ! Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 15th December 1975 TRULY AMAZING SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (58:40) 1. Opening 2. Burn 3. Lady Luck 4. Love Child 5. Gettin’ Tighter 6. Smoke On The Water incl. Georgia On My Mind 7. Wild Dogs 8. I Need Love 9. Soldier Of Fortune Disc 2 (67:46) 1. Jon Lord Solo 2. Lazy incl. Drum Solo 3. This Time Around 4. Owed To G 5 . Guitar Solo 6. Drifter 7. You Keep On Moving 8. Stormbringer 9. Highway Star David Coverdale – Vocal Tommy Bolin – Guitar Glenn Hughes – Bass, Vocal Jon Lord – Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums