Deep Purple – Live In Graz 1975 (2014)

On April 3, 1975 the Mk III line-up of DEEP PURPLE — guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, frontman David Coverdale, bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes, keyboard player Jon Lord and drummer Ian Paice — performed at the Liebenauer ice rink, located on the outskirts of mountain-cradled Graz, Austria's second largest city after Vienna.

Enthused by DEEP PURPLE's arrival in town, the local press dubbed the concert "das Rockereignis des Jahres [the rock event of the year]." And it was — in more ways than one.

Previously unreleased in its entirety, "Graz 1975" — will be released in North America on September 23 on earMUSIC / Eagle Rock Entertainment.

After Graz, DEEP PURPLE would play just two more shows — in Saarbrücken, Germany and Paris, France — before Blackmore left to form his new band, RAINBOW. The remaining band members would regroup quickly with American guitarist Tommy Bolin in tow.

In order to preserve Blackmore's final run of Mk III concerts for posterity, DEEP PURPLE's managers had brought THE ROLLING STONES mobile recording studio over to mainland Europe. And what a show it was! "Graz 1975" is absolutely electrifying and exhilarating. Indeed, it has long been regarded as the holy grail of concert recordings among Mk III connoisseurs. A performance that has never been available in its entirety until now.

Kicking off with a blazing performance of "Burn", "Graz 1975" is a wild eight-track ride, firing on all pistons. Blackmore plays with controlled brutality. The vocal interplay between Coverdale and Hughes has never sounded so good. And, of course, stalwarts Lord and Paice give it a good kicking — and then some.

The track listing, naturally, is weighted heavily in favor of Mk III recordings, with just two songs from DEEP PURPLE's previous incarnation with Ian Gillan on vocals and Roger Glover on bass: the iconic "Smoke On The Water" and the almost-as-iconic "Space Truckin'". Still, it's true to say that, from beginning to end, "Graz 1975" showcases DEEP PURPLE Mk III at the absolute top — and also, ironically, at the end — of their game.

After almost 40 years the concert is still captivating. It is the perfect example that, for DEEP PURPLE, there is no need for extravagant video projections or expensive fire shows to play a unique and fascinating gig. All they need is their music. It is the love and passion for their music that makes every single show a unique experience.

01. Burn
02. Stormbringer
03. The Gypsy
04. Lady Double Dealer
05. Mistreated
06. Smoke On The Water
07. You Fool No One
08. Space Truckin'

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Deep Purple - "Graz 1975 " VÖ: 12. September 2014 (Edel) Rock, Metal/Heavy. laut.de-Kritik Das Ende einer Ära. Review von Giuliano Benassi. Nachdem Sänger Ian Gillan und Bassist Roger Glover ...

Listen to The Official Deep Purple (Overseas) Live Series: Graz 1975 by Deep Purple on Deezer. Burn, Stormbringer, The Gypsy... Deep Purple. 2014 | earMUSIC The Official Deep Purple (Overseas) Live Series: Graz 1975 Deep Purple | 12-09-2014 Composers: Ritchie Blackmore. Total duration: 1 h 19 min. 01. Burn (Live in Graz 1975) Deep Purple. The Official Deep Purple (Overseas) Live Series: Graz ...

Show released for the first time in its entirety. Non-gatefold sleeve. Inner sleeves with pictures and release notes by Geoff Barton. Made in Germany. Barcode und andere Identifikationsmerkmale Barcode (Text): 4 029759 096245 Barcode (Scanned): 4029759096245 Labelcode: LC 01666

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