- Audio CD (Dec 4 2003)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Import
- Label: EMI
- ASIN: B0000ZKRS0
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
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Total Abandon was recorded in Australia on Deep Purple's 1999 "A Band On World Tour" which followed the release of the "Abandon" album the previous year. The setlist features tracks from their nineties albums Abandon and Purpendicular mixed in with classic seventies tracks. By this point Steve Morse had firmly established himself as Deep Purple's guitarist on tracks both old and new and the band are in fine form on a rocking night down under.
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In April 1999 Deep Purple Made their Triumphant Return to Australia after a Prolonged Absence. As They Hadn't Been Back to Australia Since They Launched their Historic Reunion Tour There Nearly 15 Years Earlier, it was Decided to Take Advantage of this Rare Opportunity and Keep a Permanent Record of their Visit. And So the Complete Concert of April 20 at Melbourne Park was Captured on Both Film and a Double CD Recording. The Set List from that Night is a Blend of Enduring Classics and Stellar Material.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing live document of Deep Purple Live 99, April 27 2012
By cd-heaven "cd-heaven" - Published on Amazon.com
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This is actually a re-issue on an old double disc album from 1999. I had it years ago, lost it and now repurchased as a 1 disc, tight and compact concert. I love Deep Purple, I love the Steve Morse era. The band does justice to the old songs, as well as bringing life back into the band with the new material, which goes well inbetween Black Night and Strange Kind of Woman. Fans of the band should pick this up if they do not have, as well as the 1996 Live at the Olympia 2 cd set which features many Purpendicular tracks not played live since.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Deep Purple Does It Again, April 24 2012
By Randy Patterson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Total Abandon (Audio CD)
Hey, guys! Remember back when we were teens in the seventies and we'd play air guitar to Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water? You didn't? Uh, yeah, me, either.Moving right along.
As a teenage boy in the seventies - while all my friends were playing air guitar to Smoke on the Water - I was delving into the finer nuances of Deep Purple's Made In Japan album that the iconic tune came off of. Whether it was that song, Highway Star or Woman From Tokyo, that album commanded my attention every time it was played.
Well, those boys from Deep Purple are set to release for the first time (at least in the U.S.) another live album that is sure to be a classic. Entitled Total Abandon: Australia '99, this CD was originally only available in DVD format in the 2008 box set, Around the World Live. The band line-up at the time was Ian Gillan on vocals, Steve Morse on guitar, Roger Glover on bass, the great Ian Paice on drums and Jon Lord on keyboards.
It goes without saying that, included in the Boomerocity favorites are the tunes that I - I mean, my friends - played air guitar to. I don't want to spoil the surprise for you but I will say that you're going to absolutely LOVE the very cool and creative guitar lead in to Smoke on the Water. It's one for the record books.
Another Boomerocity favorite is album opener, Ted the Mechanic. The word that comes to mind to describe this version of the tune is "fun". It's the perfect song to start a concert with and is just about guaranteed to have the crowds on their happy feet in right at a nanosecond.
Worthy of infinite slaps of the repeat button is the jam-happy version of Pictures of Home. Morse just flat outdoes himself on the guitar work on this tune. Exhilarating and majestic in its delivery, it bombards the audio senses in the most pleasant of ways.
Classic and prog rock fans alike will want this CD both for the memories it conjures up as well as the incredible musicianship demonstrated by these guys. You're really gonna love this album!
Boomerocity.com
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not all is there, May 3 2012
By Derek Brooks "pakiman" - Published on Amazon.com
Excellant album,but is missing alot. the 2 disc set is complete. The steve Morse guitar solo is worth the price of the double disc set. this seems like a budget version of a great concert.
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