Thanks for being brave enough to do this one. I have been waiting for someone to take it on! I love Mark 1 as much as Mark 2. Different but still original and great! Jon Lord was classically trained and so no wonder he wanted to compose tracks like this! Fusion rock! But the rest of Mark 1 is nothing like this so don't be put off doing others!
Heard this around 1974. My Brother brought home the Made in Japan live record the year before, and I got hooked on Purple and still am. I got the Purple Passages double album with some of the best tracks from the Mark 1 line up, and this unique song was on that album. Love the Classical influences of the Band coming mostly from the hugely talented Jon Lord who was also a nice man. RIP Jon. Check out His solo stuff. Sarabande and Pictured Within are fantastic pieces of music.
Correction: There was no orchestra on the MADE IN JAPAN album. The next album, after DEEP PURPLE was CONCERTO FOR GROUP AND ORCHESTRA which had an orchestra. MADE IN JAPAN is MK2 (with Gillan & Glover) and was just Purple.
I like this whole album because there is not one weak song on it. In opposite: I bought the whole CD because it is great but especially because 2 bars of Blackmore's guitar on "Why Didn' Rosemary" are on a level of their own. And the cover of the album is a reason to have it on vinyl.
This is a couple months late, but effin' amazed you reacted to this song. Wow, Ritchie shreds, and Jon always amazing. This is a great example of why they've been my favorite band since 68
"April" was one of my biggest favorite songs before I got to know ELP, King Crimson, Yes, Genesis etc. and turned more to prog rock. We even rehearsed the song (that must have been 1973) with our amateur band (with a slightly shortened classical part) and performed live a few times. (Oh, sweet memories ;-))
The time has come to react from staff from made in Japan live album..lazy.. highway star.and dont forget Rainbow from live in Munich 1977.. welcome to the world of the one and only the man in black mr Ritchie Blackmore keep on
There's a lot to like about the first iteration of Deep Purple, but this track is also symptomatic of a band that was struggling with its identity at the time. This was an obvious precursor to Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra, but Ritchie Blackmore was already determined to take the band in a different direction, and Evans and Simper were on their way out. As far as I know, the end of the guitar solo features the first recorded use of swept arpeggios by a rock guitar player, something that didn't become commonplace until the 1980's. Rode Evans was a fine balladeer, and if you listen to Ian Gillan's work with Episode Six you will hear their voices had a lot of similarity, but he didn't have the real edge that Blackmore was looking for to take the band to the next level.
My dad thought the middle-section was similar to Vivaldi; my sister said it reminded her of The Herbs, a TV animated show for kids. I can hear both.🙂 Thanks for taking the time to play the whole suite and review it. The third part sounds like the beginnings of Deep Purple Mk.3. PS The original lp version sounds better - the guitar solos have nice reverb and the track's longer. No idea why the CD version sounds drier.
Cool track. My older brother introduced me to Deep Purple in the 70's during the MK II era, so that lineup always seems to resonate more with me. Check out "Hard Lovin' Man" to hear a good example of an early precursor to modern metal (from 1970).
Here in Australia I've alwoays pondered why poets and songwriters in the northern hemisphere regard April as a melancholy month. After a reading of Robert Frost's "Two Tramps In Mud Time" I asked my English literature teacher, who was Canadian, why this was so. As he and I shared a common love of music, I referred to this song and Three Dog Night's "Pieces Of April" which was obviously inspired by the Frost poem.
Evans was good singer, but he prefered that more melancholy style, was not into the more rocking stuff the band wanted to push - if you like his voice, try the second Captain Beyon record "Sufficiently Breathless" were he is realy allowed to shine - This record is the most consitant of the MK1 the other two, even if the got some great tunes were more a confusing collection of songs and styles. "April" is my seconed faforit track of this one, after "Blind"
Early steps and judging by this, "Smoke On The Water" would not be the first to cross to mind. The atmosphere on is rather similar to Yes' first two albums. Bit clumsy but the enthusiasm shines through.
@@garyarnett1220 Actually this song was on 1969 album "Book Of Taliesyn", released September being their 3rd album. Yes released their 1st eponymous album July 1969. Deep Purple released two albums 1968.
@@onsesejoo2605: Not quite. Book of Taliesyn was the second album. This third album was simply called Deep Purple. The two albums have similar covers though.
Great take on a classic not too many people remember. Wow back in the day.
This song led to Concerto For Group And Orchestra. One of my favo
Thanks for this reaction. April is my favorite song and Deep Purple is my favorite band.
Thanks for being brave enough to do this one. I have been waiting for someone to take it on! I love Mark 1 as much as Mark 2. Different but still original and great! Jon Lord was classically trained and so no wonder he wanted to compose tracks like this! Fusion rock! But the rest of Mark 1 is nothing like this so don't be put off doing others!
I am open to doing anything by Deep Purple. Love their sound on this song.
Anthem is quite good one tho
Rod Evans - a great crooner. His voice is full of emotions.
Sublime morceau 🎸💥🎸🎸👌🎤🎤🎤🎶🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏
Heard this around 1974. My Brother brought home the Made in Japan live record the year before, and I got hooked on Purple and still am. I got the Purple Passages double album with some of the best tracks from the Mark 1 line up, and this unique song was on that album. Love the Classical influences of the Band coming mostly from the hugely talented Jon Lord who was also a nice man. RIP Jon. Check out His solo stuff. Sarabande and Pictured Within are fantastic pieces of music.
Thank you for the suggestions I will check it out
Correction: There was no orchestra on the MADE IN JAPAN album. The next album, after DEEP PURPLE was CONCERTO FOR GROUP AND ORCHESTRA which had an orchestra. MADE IN JAPAN is MK2 (with Gillan & Glover) and was just Purple.
I like this whole album because there is not one weak song on it. In opposite: I bought the whole CD because it is great but especially because 2 bars of Blackmore's guitar on "Why Didn' Rosemary" are on a level of their own. And the cover of the album is a reason to have it on vinyl.
This is a couple months late, but effin' amazed you reacted to this song. Wow, Ritchie shreds, and Jon always amazing. This is a great example of why they've been my favorite band since 68
I agree they are amazing to listen to on this track.
"April" was one of my biggest favorite songs before I got to know ELP, King Crimson, Yes, Genesis etc. and turned more to prog rock. We even rehearsed the song (that must have been 1973) with our amateur band (with a slightly shortened classical part) and performed live a few times. (Oh, sweet memories ;-))
The time has come to react from staff from made in Japan live album..lazy.. highway star.and dont forget Rainbow from live in Munich 1977.. welcome to the world of the one and only the man in black mr Ritchie Blackmore keep on
Ya que deep purple qui pouvais faire ca 👏👏👏👏🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👍👍
Wow love it, Great reaction
Sublime morceau 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Sólo Deep Purple puede lograr algo tan sublime...💜💜💜💜💜
There's a lot to like about the first iteration of Deep Purple, but this track is also symptomatic of a band that was struggling with its identity at the time. This was an obvious precursor to Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra, but Ritchie Blackmore was already determined to take the band in a different direction, and Evans and Simper were on their way out. As far as I know, the end of the guitar solo features the first recorded use of swept arpeggios by a rock guitar player, something that didn't become commonplace until the 1980's. Rode Evans was a fine balladeer, and if you listen to Ian Gillan's work with Episode Six you will hear their voices had a lot of similarity, but he didn't have the real edge that Blackmore was looking for to take the band to the next level.
Love this song!
Simplemente una obra de arte!!!
My dad thought the middle-section was similar to Vivaldi; my sister said it reminded her of The Herbs, a TV animated show for kids. I can hear both.🙂 Thanks for taking the time to play the whole suite and review it. The third part sounds like the beginnings of Deep Purple Mk.3. PS The original lp version sounds better - the guitar solos have nice reverb and the track's longer. No idea why the CD version sounds drier.
Cool track.
My older brother introduced me to Deep Purple in the 70's during the MK II era, so that lineup always seems to resonate more with me.
Check out "Hard Lovin' Man" to hear a good example of an early precursor to modern metal (from 1970).
Thank you for the suggestion. I will check it out
April Is a pure masterpiece...so Is Salisbury from Uriah Heep.
Here in Australia I've alwoays pondered why poets and songwriters in the northern hemisphere regard April as a melancholy month.
After a reading of Robert Frost's "Two Tramps In Mud Time" I asked my English literature teacher, who was Canadian, why this was so.
As he and I shared a common love of music, I referred to this song and Three Dog Night's "Pieces Of April" which was obviously inspired by the Frost poem.
Like it? It's my all-time favorite Deep Purple song! I prefer it even to Child in Time.
It is a fantastic song.
Ritchie Blackmore hyper fort de chez fort 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👍👍👍
Im So Glad off the Shades Of Deep album is great
I will have to check it out
@@apocketfulofheep Hush off of this same album is very good also if you haven't hear that song.
Jon Lord wanted to do more like this but the rest of the band vetoed that idea.
Cool reaction your expressions were priceless..and there were no orchestra on the made Japan album.
Evans was good singer, but he prefered that more melancholy style, was not into the more rocking stuff the band wanted to push - if you like his voice, try the second Captain Beyon record "Sufficiently Breathless" were he is realy allowed to shine - This record is the most consitant of the MK1 the other two, even if the got some great tunes were more a confusing collection of songs and styles. "April" is my seconed faforit track of this one, after "Blind"
I will check out Captain Beyond. I see them mentiond in my Spotify recomendations
The only reaction for this great song.
I'd like to hear the cover of Lalena and Hey Joe
I will check it out
Early steps and judging by this, "Smoke On The Water" would not be the first to cross to mind. The atmosphere on is rather similar to Yes' first two albums. Bit clumsy but the enthusiasm shines through.
This was years before Yes.
@@garyarnett1220 Actually this song was on 1969 album "Book Of Taliesyn", released September being their 3rd album. Yes released their 1st eponymous album July 1969. Deep Purple released two albums 1968.
@@onsesejoo2605: Not quite. Book of Taliesyn was the second album. This third album was simply called Deep Purple. The two albums have similar covers though.
@@AlexAlexon3897 Allright ! ✌
mfer says mark1 and now i know he know his shit
Then elvis pops up
Yes, Rod Evans was very much a fan of Elvis. He had the same tenor/baritone voice range.