Deep Purple - Concerto for Group and Orchestra (In Concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)

Starring:Ian Paice, Malcolm Arnold, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Jon Lord
Director: Andy Finney
Studio: Eagle Vision USA
Product Type: DVD

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Overshadowed in rock history by the Moody Blues' Days of Future Passed and the symphonic rock of Emerson, Lake, & Palmer, Deep Purple's Concerto for Group and Orchestra is an event that shouldn't be forgotten. Composed by keyboardist Jon Lord, this three-movement concerto begins as an antagonistic contest between Deep Purple and the 80-piece Royal Philharmonic, under the mediating baton of conductor Malcolm Arnold. The second movement finds group and orchestra coming to terms with each other, while the third unites them into an integrated whole. Everybody's evidently mystified when guitarist Richie Blackmore hijacks the first movement with an amazing but unexpectedly extended solo, and it's obvious that some of the tuxedoed players aren't too keen about sharing Royal Albert Hall with long-haired rockers. Still, this remains one of the most remarkable efforts to meld "the best of both worlds," and Lord's jovial commentary track guides the viewer/listener through all the musical hazards and highlights. Originally recorded for British television and superbly remastered for DVD (in Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby 5.1-channel Surround, or DTS Surround), this premier performance is a must-have for Deep Purple fans, and the casually curious will also be richly rewarded. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

DISLIKED.......2007-06-03

This dvd does not have DEEP PURPLE doing the much liked songs. Instead, it has the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra(very good) doing the music for them instead of Deep Purple doing their own on a few, or adding to the Orchestra. Ian sang just a few songs. This dvd is not what you think it is.

DEEP PURPLE DVD.......2007-05-07

I,ve had this concert on vynil for years and I,ve always wanted it on film and I was not disapointed it is brilliant.

Gimme my 11 minutes back!.......2006-12-24

First, I must confess I'm not a Deep Purple fan. However, when I first listened to "Third moment: Vivace Presto" on the radio around 1999, I was thrilled. So I got the recording, and I can truly say to you that this DVD has almost ELEVEN MINUTES CUT OFF the First Movement. This completely ruins the continuity of the music, in much the same way as Disney did with "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" on Fantasia.

What an excellent surprise!.......2006-07-25

I had been searching for the CD version of the 1969 performance, but what I found instead was the DVD. I used to own it on vinyl in 1973, but it got stolen. This was very exciting to find and for the most part I am very pleased. But the video directing and editing was obviously done by people that had no foreknowledge of the piece nor the musicianship. Example: in the first movement, they skipped over an important part of the orchestra's perfomance. And during the guitar solo, the camera work focused not on the quickest guitar player ever, but rather on people on stage that weren't doing anything! If you've ever seen Blackmore live, you know what I'm talking about. So if anybody out there can find me an unchopped up version CD of this performance, please let me know.
I bought the 1999 version thru the mail thinking it was the 1969 version. It's O.K. but Steve Morse is not Blackmore.

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I actually prefer this to the 1999 version (although that one is very good).......2006-01-16

I highly recommend this dvd, warts and all, for the original Malcolm Arnold Royal Philharmonic Orchestra version.There is an innocence and freshness to this one that is missing from the 1999 spit-and-polished version (although I loooove Jon Lord's compositions on that one, as well as the Dio material). I really enjoy seeing Ritchie with his Gibson tearing up the fretboard. I also quite liked the bonus audio track with Jon Lord critiquing and commenting on the dvd; some funny and insightful stuff. Get this one a.s.a.p.!!!!!
Vince Palamara

DEEP PURPLE "CONCERTO FOR GROUP & ORCHESTRA" Multimedia Collection: 2 CD's + 1 DVD set

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DEEP PURPLE "CONCERTO FOR GROUP & ORCHESTRA" Multimedia Collection: 2 CD's + 1 DVD set
Starring: DEEP PURPLE
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

DEEP PURPLE

ASIN: B000ETUMUK

Product Description

The CD's and DVD are packed in cardboard boxing with high quality polygraphy inside and outside the cover. Packed like original vinyl. Every single disc is in nice paper pocket. Very special edition. For real collectors.*****DVD: Color: PAL, (1-6) Sound: Dolby Surround 5.1. 1. Intro. 2. First Movement: Moderato - Allegro. 3. Second Movement: Andante. 4. Third Movement: Vivace - Presto.*****CD I: 1. Intro. 2. Deep Purple Hush. 3. Deep Purple Wring That Neck. 4. Deep Purple Child In Time. ***CD II: 1. Intro. 2. First Movement: Moderato - Allegro. 3. Second Movement: Andante. 4. Third Movement: Vivace - Presto.*****Notes For USA Buyers : PAL is the European format so you will need a multi-system DVD player or a player that can support PAL DVD if you are in Region 1 (North America), or otherwise this DVD WILL WORK on your computer DVD-ROM player!

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