- Audio CD (Jan 25 2008)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Live
- Label: Purple Records
- ASIN: B00013PHCW
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #36,794 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Album Description
Blackmore's final concert with Deep Purple Mk 3 is at last issued in full on this digitally remixed release culled from the original multi-tracks. Taped in April 1975, it features nine tracks including songs from 'Burn' & 'Stormbringer' performed before an enthusiastic Parisian crowd, the songs heightened by an emotional performance by Blackmore himself, with some great guitar work. This double CD has been remixed (with three performances never issued before) from 16 track masters. Includes full color 12-page booklet with notes, memorabilia & photos. Purple Records Ltd. 2004.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Bye Bye Blackmore!
Oct 1 2010
Format:Audio CD
It struck me that there are a lot of Deep Purple Mk III live products out there. Made in Europe, Live in London, Mk III Final Concerts, Perks & Tit, California Jamming...and that's just Mk III. So with all those to chose from, why chose Live in Paris 1975?
This was Richie Blackmore's last concert with Deep Purple before departing to start over again with Rainbow. This is the final concert of the Deep Purple Mk III lineup of Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Ian Paice, and Jon Lord. It is also the final time that any version of Deep Purple played "The Gypsy", "Lady Double Dealer", "Mistreated" and "You Fool No One" live. As an historical document, this is an excellent live album. However as entertainment, it's also an excellent live album.
If you don't like long jams, you won't enjoy Live in Japan. As you might expect, "You Fool No One" and "Space Truckin'" are 20 minutes each, and there's a 10 minute version of "Highway Star" as well. However these jams are powerful and exciting. The band knew that this was an ending of sorts and it really seemed to jazz them up. Blackmore's playing is sublime as always and I loved Jon Lord's organ work as well. Everybody shines on Live in Paris.
Personal highlights for me included the rarely played favourite "The Gypsy", a wicked "Stormbringer", and a playful "Smoke on the Water" (a song I can usually do without).
If you're a Deep Purple completist then obviously you'll want to add this album to your collection quickly. The liner notes, mixing and mastering are up to the standards set by previous Deep Purple releases and you will not be disappointed. If you're only a casual fan, you still can't go wrong if you're looking for some live Purple with Coverdale singing. This concert is as good if not better than the others available, and the inclusion of somewhat rare tracks like "The Gypsy" make it a little more special than some of the others.
4 stars.
This was Richie Blackmore's last concert with Deep Purple before departing to start over again with Rainbow. This is the final concert of the Deep Purple Mk III lineup of Blackmore, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes, Ian Paice, and Jon Lord. It is also the final time that any version of Deep Purple played "The Gypsy", "Lady Double Dealer", "Mistreated" and "You Fool No One" live. As an historical document, this is an excellent live album. However as entertainment, it's also an excellent live album.
If you don't like long jams, you won't enjoy Live in Japan. As you might expect, "You Fool No One" and "Space Truckin'" are 20 minutes each, and there's a 10 minute version of "Highway Star" as well. However these jams are powerful and exciting. The band knew that this was an ending of sorts and it really seemed to jazz them up. Blackmore's playing is sublime as always and I loved Jon Lord's organ work as well. Everybody shines on Live in Paris.
Personal highlights for me included the rarely played favourite "The Gypsy", a wicked "Stormbringer", and a playful "Smoke on the Water" (a song I can usually do without).
If you're a Deep Purple completist then obviously you'll want to add this album to your collection quickly. The liner notes, mixing and mastering are up to the standards set by previous Deep Purple releases and you will not be disappointed. If you're only a casual fan, you still can't go wrong if you're looking for some live Purple with Coverdale singing. This concert is as good if not better than the others available, and the inclusion of somewhat rare tracks like "The Gypsy" make it a little more special than some of the others.
4 stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Swan Song
Feb 15 2005
Format:Audio CD
This is to me, the finest example of Deep Purple live...well, actually its a toss up between this one and Live In London. Ritchie's last show with the band in the 1970's is flawless and so full of energy. He certainly knew the meaning of the expression of "going out with a bang". Great job. My personal fave here is The Gypsy. Hard to beleive that this awesome version remained in the vaults all this time. Forget about Made In Japan...as i never truly understood the fascination with that LP except it contains more recognisable tunes. For DP live with Gillan go get the In Concert 2 Cd. Thats better than Made in Japan.
The only thing i don't like is about this CD is Glenn Hughes coke induced screams that make Mistreated all but unlistenable.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
EXCELLENT!
Jan 9 2005
Format:Audio CD
Sorry... but that review below is way off the mark...
This set is DIFFERENT from "Mark III: The Final Concerts"...
"Mark III: The Final Concerts" was a mid-90s COMPILATION with tracks from TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS (Paris and Graz), with some EDITED tracks, and REPEAT performances...
"Live In Paris" does just what it says on the tin: It's the Paris 1975 show COMPLETE and UNEDITED... plus, it has been REMIXED from the master tapes and THE SOUND QUALITY IS SUPERIOR to "Mark III: The Final Concerts", which was tinny and without depth, as opposed to this new set that sounds full and rich...
The below reviewer may be a collector, but he doesn't know his stuff...
This set is new and BETTER in all respects... Hughes/Coverdale era Purple fans won't be disappointed.
This set is DIFFERENT from "Mark III: The Final Concerts"...
"Mark III: The Final Concerts" was a mid-90s COMPILATION with tracks from TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS (Paris and Graz), with some EDITED tracks, and REPEAT performances...
"Live In Paris" does just what it says on the tin: It's the Paris 1975 show COMPLETE and UNEDITED... plus, it has been REMIXED from the master tapes and THE SOUND QUALITY IS SUPERIOR to "Mark III: The Final Concerts", which was tinny and without depth, as opposed to this new set that sounds full and rich...
The below reviewer may be a collector, but he doesn't know his stuff...
This set is new and BETTER in all respects... Hughes/Coverdale era Purple fans won't be disappointed.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Swan Song
Feb 15 2005
Format:Audio CD
This is to me, the finest example of Deep Purple live...well, actually its a toss up between this one and Live In London. Ritchie's last show with the band in the 1970's is flawless and so full of energy. He certainly knew the meaning of the expression of "going out with a bang". Great job. My personal fave here is The Gypsy. Hard to beleive that this awesome version remained in the vaults all this time. Forget about Made In Japan...as i never truly understood the fascination with that LP except it contains more recognisable tunes.
The only thing i don't like is about this CD is Glenn Hughes coke induced screams that make Mistreated all but unlistenable.
The only thing i don't like is about this CD is Glenn Hughes coke induced screams that make Mistreated all but unlistenable.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Blackmore is communicating with aliens in places on this set!
May 6 2010
Format:Audio CD
For those of you who are astute Blackmore fans ...Ritchie is "totally on" during this performance! At 5:46 during Burn Blackmore breaks his usual pattern and stabs this incredible high note out of the blue..Very indicative of taking chances, and THAT is when he is at his best! Lots of controlled feedback revealed under headphones as well. This guy is just incredible when he is inspired! This is by far THE definitive live release by this line up. GREAT sound too! It is the Made In Japan of the MKIII era. It's a tad disappointing that Ritchie doesn't stretch out longer on the "Gypsy" when we would expect him to, but he is otherwise great here. The whole band cooks! I am going to say something that could offend some..The rhythm section presented here with Glenn Hughes is far more dynamic live than it ever was with Glover. Hughes is just a more dynamic player and presence. Even if you have the other multi-disc set called "The Final Concerts" you need have this show! If you are wondering about this release..wonder no more. It is a must!
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