they were my first and still my favourite ever live concert, my dad took me when I was just 7, and I fell in love with them, and this song is still my favourite, Jon lord was one of the greatest keyboard/ organ players ever, truly was a master of his art, I still love that they're still going, and whenever they're playing near I always get tickets, as its one time I get to remember my dad doing what he loved most since he passed away
I can attest to that. I saw them in 1972. Tightest band I've ever heard. It was like sorcery. DP were tapped into something otherworldly that night. People were dumbstruck by what we all witnessed. I was 20 years old. So lucky to grow up in s. Florida
@@michaelkarlsson5966 "the? Is there a specific version you mean? " This version is my favourite (and the one that most reaction videos are done to) .... th-cam.com/video/OorZcOzNcgE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=L8F2BbRAqpyei2qu Although a lot of people prefer the version they did which made it onto onto Live in Japan album .... th-cam.com/video/2tsUn2UreZc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bOsxdjksPtEaP1Qh Anyway, I think these are generally accepted as the two best versions of the song (that are readily available)
I was 12 years old in 1970 when a friend of mine, who was a couple of years older than me, played that album Deep Purple in Rock, and especially the song Child in Time, for me for the first time with his record player. I was in great awe, and overwhelmed by the power of this song, Ian Gillan's voice and still more by the superb guitar solo of Ritchie Blackmore! Never has there been a song that has instantly affected me so much, in admiration. From that moment I was a "fan" of Deep Purple and especially Ritchie Blackmore, and still am. Of course Ritchie's other main band Rainbow was great as well. Ritchie Blackmore, the greatest ever guitar player, and behind two of the all time best heavy rock bands, Deep Purple and Rainbow! Really should be knighted for his musical achievements!
I wholeheartedly agree with you about Mr Blackmore . I was very much the same as you being a Slade fan my mate said to me ,hey have a listen to these guys and played Fireball i was hooked from then on . I think it was about 72 or 3 .👍
The first time I heard Deep Purple, I was 13 years old. My friend had a cassette player. He pressed play and this song came out of the speaker. Mind blown. Musical path set for life.
I bought In Rock when I was 9. All I had ever heard from Deep Purple was Hush and Kentucky Woman. In Rock was in the New Release Section of the Record Store. I went home and put In Rock on my GE Wildcat Stereo. When Speed King came blaring out of the Speakers I was shocked as my parents were shocked. After that I never looked back. I have been a huge Deep Purple Fan for 53 years. Lars Ulrich was correct. They were just better than anyone else.
My old boss at the local Leicester Mercury newspaper said Jon Lord lived on the same street as him when they were kids, and they'd called round dozens of times to try and persuade Jon to come out and play footie (soccer) on the local Rec; of course his Mum said he's got to practice his piano so he didnt have time for that; my boss said they ALL wanted to be the next footballing legend, but none of them made it to their dream; Jon Lord did! Jack (my boss's first name) said he wished he'd taken up something different like that, but a few years later he'd bumped in to JL and he showed him his Mansion white classical Rolls-Royce; Jack lamented that here he was, a middle manager for a regional newspaper, barely managing to keep the wolves from the door on his meagre salary, and yet the one person, who was quite humble about who he was, who'd stuck at the hard work required instead of, or maybe whilst dreaming, had been so successful and lived an incredible life; A lesson for us all there, maybe multiple lessons!!
I have loved Deep Purple for over 50 yrs. They are one of the best rock bands EVER. I had them on my bedroom wall as a teenager& I was in love with Ian Gillian . Pure gold, happy days ❤
Ian Gillan has, on numerous occasions, stated that Child in Time is about the Cold War and M.A.D. Don't forget, as a Brit, the conflict in Vietnam would have less relevance to him than it would to an American.
At least this way we don't get asked "why is the audience sitting there like zombies" multiple times in a reaction. Although I do prefer that question, mainly for the better view of the late Jon Lord.
@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek No, not in this case, the live version from that British tv show that they have on the Deep Purple Official channel is better than the studio version.
Oh God... I remember the day I heard this for the first time as a 16 years old FuzzyJohn. Those were the days. Child in Time and Flight of the Rat were my favorites.
I'm always surprised how many of these first impression videos have not used the Made In Japan album. It really is one of the greatest live performances ever recorded in my opinion!
Judson Vance is one of the most unique people on this planet and one of the most talented musicians I've ever met! Thank you for giving him this opportunity for the world to see!!
I generally believe Richie Blackmore was one of the first guitarist to create the shred guitar style, which so many people do these days with fast arpeggios and tapping, and alternative picking
Having seen Ritchie in concert a gazillion times, he indeed shreds, running up and down the neck. BUT, he can also play the softest, most lyrical beautiful lines. Jon said it best. "Ritchie is 4 guitarists in one." Sure, there are many guitarists that can play fast arpeggios, but that is all they do. They are skilled players, but Ritchie is a musician.
@@GreatmeasuresHe's also a classical composer. He's classically trained musician clearly one of the best rock keyboards of all time. Rip Jon Douglas Lord. He was the first one in 1969 to have the royal philharmonic orchestra play his pieces of music that he wrote with a rock band. The conductor was Malcolm Arnold, very famous composer in great britain at that time. in his late life before Jon had passed. He put out a couple classical albums. If you're a classical musician or composer you might be interested. He's quite a world talent.
As you know, the main reason the album was called "Deep Purple In Rock" was to counter the idea that they just played with orchestras. @@barryrammer7906
Although the Brits weren't seriously involved in Vietnam, many of us Americans appear to think that's all anyone in the world was writing or thinking about in 1970, such as War Pigs, which also had nothing to do with Vietnam. Also, the lyric about "the line" is "the line that's drawn between the good and bad." This has nothing to do with Vietnam, and saying so for no reason makes us all look foolish. The quote was accurate.
Maybe the Greatest Hard Rock Song ever. You should listen to the Made In Japan Version. Made In Japan is considered by millions as the Greatest Live Album ever recorded. No studio enhancements. It is exactly how it was played on those nights in Japan.
The greatest DP fan here, however, I do not believe that MIJ album was not somewhat polished in the studio. Having said that, it's nothing that would take away anything from the greatest live rock album ever.
@@mickeystanic4750 What I understand is that Purple said they wanted it to be exactly the way it was played on those nights in Japan. I believe it was both Jon and Ritchie said that the Album had no studio enhancements. Straight from the tapes to the vinyl. But who really knows. I will take Jon's word because he was a top class human being. Ritchie might troll a Entertainment Media Reporter. Thanks for the reply. MIJ is just fabulous no matter what just like you said. Rock on Brother. Purple has always been my #1 band. Argued with huge Zeppelin fans since I can remember.
@@kurtsherrick2066 The main reason for me saying that is that there are other raw live recordings of the same concert on YT played at different nights, but I have not heard the same raw recordings of the songs that ended up on the live album. Secondly, there is really no rational reason not to fix anything that could/should be fixed in the studio. It's a business after all and most of the time it is even out of the musicians hands. Cheers brother!
Such a great band and song, the slow buildup is just amazing. This era had some of the best (experimental) music, and so many great bands like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. (ofc) But there is a song i'd love to see your take on, also from that era, the Dutch band Focus and their most famous song "Hocus Pocus". A lyric sheet probably will help with that one ;)
Fantastic! thank you guys again for a great channel. Totally love the whole spiel at the start of every vid, you guys clearly having a great time :) And great commentaries each time! can't get enough of them, as a non-musician i honestly love those the most
This is a historical album . Putting it in the context of 1970 this part of the birthing of heavy metal . The unholy trinity :Led Zeppelin Deep Purple & Black Sabbath. You should check the live version .
Good episode. Riffing on the track just played is definitely something novel in quite a crowded space (reacting to music tracks) and highlights the skill as well. More of that please.
I often wonder when I see the wars and conflicts going on around the world, if the cold world ever ended? It just makes this song written back in 1970 by this amazingly talented band still so relevant today! I say this not just musically! First heard this back in the 70s when I was just an innocent teen!
@@beawsbiz I say the live version because it has more power and rawness to it and you get to see them play also. The solo I think is better in the live version also.
They called the album “DP in Rock” because they had been a more psychedelically oriented band, who a few months before this album released “Concerto for group and orchestra” (1969) A great live experience , written by Jon Lord. Ritchie worried that the band were not being perceived as the hard rock band they had become since Ian Gillan and Roger Glover joined in mid ‘69. (Hence the “in Rock” title) No other band could have produced those two albums within a few months of each other in ‘69. No one could play guitar with those dynamics, speed and intensity but Blackmore in ‘69 Disappointed that you had so little to say about this monumental track, musically, structurally but glad you chose it. Purple have released 22 original studio albums since ‘68. Their last “Whoosh!” Went straight to No1 in the German charts .. as did their previous 2 albums produced by Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper) It was no 1 in several countries worldwide (they still fill arenas all over the globe) it got multiple 5 star 10/10 reviews in the press. Shame young folks today only know Smoke OTW and Highway Star. Purple were the biggest selling act in the world 1973-74 the year this stellar line up broke up. , they now feel, due to overwork. Ian Gillan (the late?) isn’t dead by the way. 😀
The Vietnam war happened within the context of the Cold War. The United States backed the colonial French in Vietnam to assure France’s allegiance in the anti-Soviet coalition. The Vietnamese beat the French in the battle of Dien Bien Phu. The French left but we stayed.
Yes, I agree this song was reflective of the Cold War as you say based on the band being British and past interviews with Ian. However just to add, as you probably know, Vietnam was happening around this time as well, and for Americans, that is first place they go to- semantics I suppose, just in the sense of how the song is interpreted by others. Doesn’t matter really in my view as this song is still so powerful and anyone, from any war in history, would/could be feeling/relating the same.
When Andrew Lloyd Weber saw them in the studio demoing Child in Time he knew he needed Gillan for Jesus Christ Superstar. Gillan couldn't do the film due to touring commitments. The song refers to cold war and not Vietnam.
Porcupine Tree please. No shredding, more feel. He will probably like it since he’s stated he gets a little bored with shredding technicality. Hard to choose a single song from them. There’s a lot of good. Love versions are so good. Anesthetize DVD has great offerings.
I think it would be great if you guys react to smth made by Gentle Giant... At least, the classical musician of yours will see his equal (in terms of music theory) because the masterbrain of GG was their keyboardist, occasional cellist, percussionist and singer Kerry Minnear who was, well... PhD in composition from London Royal Academy of Music, you know. GG at their best played megatons of triplets and syncopations plust the rest of the stuff taught at the music academies. So, give a try to for example GG's song in 4/4 but almost entirely played in triplets - So Sincere: th-cam.com/video/VcogSRT7zB0/w-d-xo.html
Wasn´t difficult to guess, that Judson would dig it. Hammond organ, 70´s feel, etc. Goddamn that his ear is sharp, as a dumb listener being not able to play any instrument, it´s astonishing to watch and hear the talent of his. You two are an odd pair, but as you are, interesting to watch. Keep it up, I´ll surely follow !
When this song was played at the end of the documentary, One Day in September, they were showing the massacre of Jewish athletes on the airport tarmac (Munich games, 1972). It was absolutely heartbreaking and horrific.
@@ponytrekker8996 i like the record its on.. A classic album for sure.... But highway isnt my fav track.. Just not a big ian fan i suppose.. Weakest member in a group of superstars..in my opinion
One of the greatest rock songs ever!!! It’s got Vocals, Guitar, drums and Organ playing at their highest level. Truly the peak of musical statement.
There is a live version which is very popular on the internet which is even better than the studio version ... Purple live were amazing.
I prefere studio version.@@tonyb9735
they were my first and still my favourite ever live concert, my dad took me when I was just 7, and I fell in love with them, and this song is still my favourite, Jon lord was one of the greatest keyboard/ organ players ever, truly was a master of his art, I still love that they're still going, and whenever they're playing near I always get tickets, as its one time I get to remember my dad doing what he loved most since he passed away
Grande Plagio
@@tonyb9735 The songs were written to be played live unlike Rainbow songs.
The best hard rock band of all time, with obvious classical music influences.
LOL, what do you know about Deep Purple! 🤣🤣🤣
I can attest to that. I saw them in 1972. Tightest band I've ever heard. It was like sorcery. DP were tapped into something otherworldly that night. People were dumbstruck by what we all witnessed. I was 20 years old. So lucky to grow up in s. Florida
@@patm5086My friend I saw them in 73 and 74. The best live act back then easy. Saw Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath also. Purple live was the best.
You need to listen to the live version! One of the best songs.
the? Is there a specific version you mean? Because, Deep Purple play their songs differently every time live...
Studio version is better than most of the live versions imho...
I think he means the version which was filmed in a tv studio. @@michaelkarlsson5966
@@michaelkarlsson5966The Stockholm 1970 recording is pretty incredible and almost equal to the studio version.
@@michaelkarlsson5966 "the? Is there a specific version you mean? "
This version is my favourite (and the one that most reaction videos are done to) ....
th-cam.com/video/OorZcOzNcgE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=L8F2BbRAqpyei2qu
Although a lot of people prefer the version they did which made it onto onto Live in Japan album ....
th-cam.com/video/2tsUn2UreZc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bOsxdjksPtEaP1Qh
Anyway, I think these are generally accepted as the two best versions of the song (that are readily available)
I was 12 years old in 1970 when a friend of mine, who was a couple of years older than me, played that album Deep Purple in Rock, and especially the song Child in Time, for me for the first time with his record player.
I was in great awe, and overwhelmed by the power of this song, Ian Gillan's voice and still more by the superb guitar solo of Ritchie Blackmore!
Never has there been a song that has instantly affected me so much, in admiration.
From that moment I was a "fan" of Deep Purple and especially Ritchie Blackmore, and still am. Of course Ritchie's other main band Rainbow was great as well.
Ritchie Blackmore, the greatest ever guitar player, and behind two of the all time best heavy rock bands, Deep Purple and Rainbow!
Really should be knighted for his musical achievements!
I wholeheartedly agree with you about Mr Blackmore . I was very much the same as you being a Slade fan my mate said to me ,hey have a listen to these guys and played Fireball i was hooked from then on . I think it was about 72 or 3 .👍
best song ever made
One of my favourite Deep Purple tracks, the live version is even better!..nice work on the Radiohead intro!
The live version shows how great Gillian is to the history of music
@@braiantucker8088I think it's so much better than the studio mix..his vocals are so powerful!
I still like this version cause none of the live solos are really the same as this cause Ritchie doesn't play the same thing.
@@inkoinfinity2 It's all good, I'm a guitar guy but I love a raw power of the vocals!
@@vonclod123 ah nice
In my personal opinion, the best rock band ever with the most talented musicians in a band.
The first time I heard Deep Purple, I was 13 years old. My friend had a cassette player. He pressed play and this song came out of the speaker. Mind blown. Musical path set for life.
I bought In Rock when I was 9. All I had ever heard from Deep Purple was Hush and Kentucky Woman. In Rock was in the New Release Section of the Record Store. I went home and put In Rock on my GE Wildcat Stereo. When Speed King came blaring out of the Speakers I was shocked as my parents were shocked. After that I never looked back. I have been a huge Deep Purple Fan for 53 years. Lars Ulrich was correct. They were just better than anyone else.
HA HA Did your parents like it?@@kurtsherrick2066
Snap
The guy in glasses is either on something… or a dick.
This is awsome a man who can really appreciate music and talent will more than likely certainly appreciate this timeless Masterpiece !
My old boss at the local Leicester Mercury newspaper said Jon Lord lived on the same street as him when they were kids, and they'd called round dozens of times to try and persuade Jon to come out and play footie (soccer) on the local Rec; of course his Mum said he's got to practice his piano so he didnt have time for that; my boss said they ALL wanted to be the next footballing legend, but none of them made it to their dream; Jon Lord did! Jack (my boss's first name) said he wished he'd taken up something different like that, but a few years later he'd bumped in to JL and he showed him his Mansion white classical Rolls-Royce; Jack lamented that here he was, a middle manager for a regional newspaper, barely managing to keep the wolves from the door on his meagre salary, and yet the one person, who was quite humble about who he was, who'd stuck at the hard work required instead of, or maybe whilst dreaming, had been so successful and lived an incredible life;
A lesson for us all there, maybe multiple lessons!!
That’s so cool! Thanks for sharing this story!
Wow, a time machine.....that took us back some 70 years. Awesome. Cheers from Belgrade.
I have loved Deep Purple for over 50 yrs. They are one of the best rock bands EVER. I had them on my bedroom wall as a teenager& I was in love with Ian Gillian . Pure gold, happy days ❤
As Jesus, is when I first got to know him, before I knew of Deep Purple.
For me, the best piece of Rock Music ever . Thank you for the reaction.
When the organ hits we get serious. One of the greatest tracks of all time.
your two personalities together are hilarious. You guys totally crack me up.
No no listen to their live version. Incredible.
One of the top 5 Deep Purple songs. Simply brilliant, music and the lyrics; a pivitol moment in music creation....❤
Best guitar solo ever. No, not in terms of shredding bravura, but emotion! I am 66 now and have heard a solo or two. and this simply stand out!
It's my favorite guitar solo!
Ian Gillan has, on numerous occasions, stated that Child in Time is about the Cold War and M.A.D. Don't forget, as a Brit, the conflict in Vietnam would have less relevance to him than it would to an American.
Good point. Didn’t think about that. Thank you.
@@Greatmeasures No worries 😉😊
And he has also written a song called M.A.D.
@larteonceagain Which is amazing 👏
also check out Anya which is the sequel to this song@@Greatmeasures
Band guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and organist Jon Lord were classically trained as well as possessing lengthy resumes as professional musicians.
This was very much a song where every member of the band was firing on all cylinders … while huffing nitrous. GOAT candidate for certain.
Why not do their live performance in 1970. One of the best classic rock songs of all time. It has i all.
Deep Purple play their songs differently every time live... is there a specific version you mean?
@@michaelkarlsson5966the version with 163m views,that live version 👍🏼
At least this way we don't get asked "why is the audience sitting there like zombies" multiple times in a reaction. Although I do prefer that question, mainly for the better view of the late Jon Lord.
There's no point now. Studio version is better anyway.
@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek
No, not in this case, the live version from that British tv show that they have on the Deep Purple Official channel is better than the studio version.
Truly a MASTERPIECE ❤
Oh God... I remember the day I heard this for the first time as a 16 years old FuzzyJohn. Those were the days. Child in Time and Flight of the Rat were my favorites.
I'm always surprised how many of these first impression videos have not used the Made In Japan album. It really is one of the greatest live performances ever recorded in my opinion!
Would have been fun to see him react to the organ in the live version
E stata la canzone più bella che han potuto fare i Deep Purple, grandi ricordi !
Judson Vance is one of the most unique people on this planet and one of the most talented musicians I've ever met! Thank you for giving him this opportunity for the world to see!!
We’re having a blast! Thanks for watching
Yeah JUDSON YOU ARE PERFECT MEN 😊! !❤ SING !!!!!!
I generally believe Richie Blackmore was one of the first guitarist to create the shred guitar style, which so many people do these days with fast arpeggios and tapping, and alternative picking
And the sweep pick! Ritchie Blackmore is one of the 5 most important guitarists in the evolution of Rock Guitar imo
The Outlaws - Shake With Me (1964) is and early example of Blackmore doing what could be called Proto shredding.
He was sweep picking in 68 - Wring that neck - Jazz Festival in Belgium - it's on Film / you tube.
Top 3 in the world in his day.
Having seen Ritchie in concert a gazillion times, he indeed shreds, running up and down the neck. BUT, he can also play the softest, most lyrical beautiful lines. Jon said it best. "Ritchie is 4 guitarists in one." Sure, there are many guitarists that can play fast arpeggios, but that is all they do. They are skilled players, but Ritchie is a musician.
Phenomenal tune. Have loved it since I first heard it, thanks guys. Loved your take on it.
April by Deep Purple is a great example of Jon Lord's classical playing.
Thank you!
@@GreatmeasuresHe's also a classical composer. He's classically trained musician clearly one of the best rock keyboards of all time. Rip Jon Douglas Lord. He was the first one in 1969 to have the royal philharmonic orchestra play his pieces of music that he wrote with a rock band. The conductor was Malcolm Arnold, very famous composer in great britain at that time. in his late life before Jon had passed. He put out a couple classical albums. If you're a classical musician or composer you might be interested. He's quite a world talent.
As you know, the main reason the album was called "Deep Purple In Rock" was to counter the idea that they just played with orchestras. @@barryrammer7906
"April" is wonderful. Definitely a song for Judson.
I just watched this during my lunch break. What a great escape from reality! Radiohead intro was awesome 🤘
So glad we could help you escape. Thanks for watching!
Trust this isn't Radiohead the 'band' you aren't comparing this with.
@@joedudz not sure what you mean. Judson played a Radiohead song on the piano before starting the reaction to Child in Time.
@@EmmaTawton I meant that nothing Radiohead have ever written or performed could be be compared to DP or CIT.
Need to see the live version!!!
Outstanding song. You guys are great! Keep it up 🤘😎🤘
I love your little piano rendition. Sounds great.
Let’s goooooo!!! Jamming some Deep Purple, yes!! Great choice!
Man that intro was beautiful
Karma Police by Radiohead
I can't help but think how much this song resonates with what's going on in Palestine at the moment. Amazing song.
Immense et grandiose morceau 🎸💥🎸🎸👌🎤🎤🎶👏👏👏
I like the fact Judson is trying to play along with the song searching the tone and the key, that demonstrates that is a dedicated musician, props!
I love this song so much!!! I'm so happy I found your channel👍
I love these soooo much. Such great content... thank you!
Thank you!
Although the Brits weren't seriously involved in Vietnam, many of us Americans appear to think that's all anyone in the world was writing or thinking about in 1970, such as War Pigs, which also had nothing to do with Vietnam. Also, the lyric about "the line" is "the line that's drawn between the good and bad." This has nothing to do with Vietnam, and saying so for no reason makes us all look foolish. The quote was accurate.
Maybe the Greatest Hard Rock Song ever. You should listen to the Made In Japan Version. Made In Japan is considered by millions as the Greatest Live Album ever recorded. No studio enhancements. It is exactly how it was played on those nights in Japan.
The greatest DP fan here, however, I do not believe that MIJ album was not somewhat polished in the studio. Having said that, it's nothing that would take away anything from the greatest live rock album ever.
@@mickeystanic4750 What I understand is that Purple said they wanted it to be exactly the way it was played on those nights in Japan. I believe it was both Jon and Ritchie said that the Album had no studio enhancements. Straight from the tapes to the vinyl. But who really knows. I will take Jon's word because he was a top class human being. Ritchie might troll a Entertainment Media Reporter. Thanks for the reply. MIJ is just fabulous no matter what just like you said. Rock on Brother. Purple has always been my #1 band. Argued with huge Zeppelin fans since I can remember.
@@kurtsherrick2066 The main reason for me saying that is that there are other raw live recordings of the same concert on YT played at different nights, but I have not heard the same raw recordings of the songs that ended up on the live album. Secondly, there is really no rational reason not to fix anything that could/should be fixed in the studio. It's a business after all and most of the time it is even out of the musicians hands. Cheers brother!
Such a great band and song, the slow buildup is just amazing.
This era had some of the best (experimental) music, and so many great bands like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. (ofc)
But there is a song i'd love to see your take on, also from that era, the Dutch band Focus and their most famous song "Hocus Pocus".
A lyric sheet probably will help with that one ;)
....yodeloh....yodeloh....yo....pohm....pohm..
....aah....aaah....aaah....AAAAAGGGHHHH....
A magnificent song by one of the foundational bands of hard rock. Also can we show some love for Ian Paice on drums? Awesome
I love it when he makes the song even sadder at the end❤
Fantastic! thank you guys again for a great channel.
Totally love the whole spiel at the start of every vid, you guys clearly having a great time :)
And great commentaries each time! can't get enough of them, as a non-musician i honestly love those the most
Thank you!
Child in time live from made in Japan.Gillan goes even higher.
Did he say, “The late singer Ian Gillan”? Gillan is very much alive and well and still performing with Deep Purple.
That's what I came here to say, lol
This is a historical album . Putting it in the context of 1970 this part of the birthing of heavy metal . The unholy trinity :Led Zeppelin Deep Purple & Black Sabbath. You should check the live version .
Historic...
If you do. Highway Star, the best version is from their 1972 live album, Made In Japan, it rocks so much better than the studio original.
Thank you for this!
RAINBOW's Gates of Babylon is another track you might want to check out
It's A Beautiful Day is also a great album with very talented musicians.
Yes, yes, there was something 😄
Blackmore before he was playing Fender guitars when he was still playing a Gibson guitar. Killer tone.
I hope you do Highway Star. Idk if it’s necessarily one of their best songs overall, but it’s one of the most important for me because of Rock Band.
We definitely will. I was so glad to hear that he doesn’t know it.
Good episode. Riffing on the track just played is definitely something novel in quite a crowded space (reacting to music tracks) and highlights the skill as well. More of that please.
Beautiful playing in the beginning of the video. I could listen to this for hours.
I often wonder when I see the wars and conflicts going on around the world, if the cold world ever ended? It just makes this song written back in 1970 by this amazingly talented band still so relevant today! I say this not just musically! First heard this back in the 70s when I was just an innocent teen!
Check them out doing Concerto For Rock Group And Orchestra at the Albert Hall in 68.
My brother and I put a coin in the jukebox to listen to this brand new track in '70 and since then it has never left us
Do it live.. it's the best version.
Studio version is best, succinct and to the point.
With respect.
@@beawsbiz I say the live version because it has more power and rawness to it and you get to see them play also. The solo I think is better in the live version also.
They called the album “DP in Rock” because they had been a more psychedelically oriented band, who a few months before this album released “Concerto for group and orchestra” (1969) A great live experience , written by Jon Lord.
Ritchie worried that the band were not being perceived as the hard rock band they had become since Ian Gillan and Roger Glover joined in mid ‘69. (Hence the “in Rock” title)
No other band could have produced those two albums within a few months of each other in ‘69. No one could play guitar with those dynamics, speed and intensity but Blackmore in ‘69
Disappointed that you had so little to say about this monumental track, musically, structurally but glad you chose it.
Purple have released 22 original studio albums since ‘68. Their last “Whoosh!” Went straight to No1 in the German charts .. as did their previous 2 albums produced by Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper) It was no 1 in several countries worldwide (they still fill arenas all over the globe) it got multiple 5 star 10/10 reviews in the press. Shame young folks today only know Smoke OTW and Highway Star.
Purple were the biggest selling act in the world 1973-74 the year this stellar line up broke up. , they now feel, due to overwork.
Ian Gillan (the late?) isn’t dead by the way. 😀
I listened to this track at the age of 13 and it changed my life - no more no less.
You guys are too funny 😂 love the chemistry
The Vietnam war happened within the context of the Cold War. The United States backed the colonial French in Vietnam to assure France’s allegiance in the anti-Soviet coalition. The Vietnamese beat the French in the battle of Dien Bien Phu. The French left but we stayed.
Very nice channel. Regards from Poland, guys!
The live version of this track needs to be listened to, I believe, first normally I live to hear the studio version first.😊
DP mark 2- the best musician in the industry ever!
You guys are a friggin mess. Loved every minute of it. Great reaction to one of my favorites. ❤
The live version is so much better !
Would be interesting to see the reaction the live version because of Ian Gillian’s and Jon Lord’s performances
had my hands in the river my feet back up on the banks looked up to the lord above said hey man thanks!! Deep purple good choice gentlemen
Thank you
Ian Gillan always said the song is about the cold war. They are a british band so why should they write about Vietnam back then?
Yes, I agree this song was reflective of the Cold War as you say based on the band being British and past interviews with Ian.
However just to add, as you probably know, Vietnam was happening around this time as well, and for Americans, that is first place they go to- semantics I suppose, just in the sense of how the song is interpreted by others.
Doesn’t matter really in my view as this song is still so powerful and anyone, from any war in history, would/could be feeling/relating the same.
A rock masterpiece
When Andrew Lloyd Weber saw them in the studio demoing Child in Time he knew he needed Gillan for Jesus Christ Superstar. Gillan couldn't do the film due to touring commitments.
The song refers to cold war and not Vietnam.
Love this channel. I get stoned and get into it. You guys get on great. Hooked.
ITS THE WONDERS OF NATURE BABY!!
That Intro❤😊😊😊😊
Porcupine Tree please. No shredding, more feel. He will probably like it since he’s stated he gets a little bored with shredding technicality. Hard to choose a single song from them. There’s a lot of good. Love versions are so good. Anesthetize DVD has great offerings.
By far the best rock song ever.
I'm sure if Deep Purple ever need a new keyboard player, they'd jump at the chance to recruit Judson with the added bonus of those backing vocals.
Ian Gillan was also the part of Jesus in DC superstar. Try Gethsemane. Andrew Lloyd did good by this. Lazy was a better song. More blues.
Fun fact; Jon Lord never played that opening the same way twice.
I think it would be great if you guys react to smth made by Gentle Giant...
At least, the classical musician of yours will see his equal (in terms of music theory) because the masterbrain of GG was their keyboardist, occasional cellist, percussionist and singer Kerry Minnear who was, well... PhD in composition from London Royal Academy of Music, you know.
GG at their best played megatons of triplets and syncopations plust the rest of the stuff taught at the music academies. So, give a try to for example GG's song in 4/4 but almost entirely played in triplets - So Sincere:
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Street Spirit (Fade Out) is Radiohead's best song, imo
Tune & reaction 👌
Wicked Tune 🎶
Opeth - Ghost of Perdition (LIVE at red rocks amphitheatre)
it's progressive metal.
We did Blackwater Park this past weekend. Planning to have it up in the near future and we’ll get to Ghost of Perdition after that. Thanks! 🤘
"The late singer Ian Gillan" ?!?!?
Wasn´t difficult to guess, that Judson would dig it. Hammond organ, 70´s feel, etc. Goddamn that his ear is sharp, as a dumb listener being not able to play any instrument, it´s astonishing to watch and hear the talent of his. You two are an odd pair, but as you are, interesting to watch. Keep it up, I´ll surely follow !
Thank you!
I haven't watched this yet but I'm so excited to watch it the song blows me away and I'm curious of what you think about it
When this song was played at the end of the documentary, One Day in September, they were showing the massacre of Jewish athletes on the airport tarmac (Munich games, 1972). It was absolutely heartbreaking and horrific.
The late singer Ian Gillian?
You said the late ian gillan wrong !! Hes still alive he lives in portugal and is 78 or 79 now .....
Did I say he passed away? My mistake if I did.
@Gr8_Measures you said "The late" Ian gillan that is a reference to deceased
@@markpalfenier5851 I said the “lead singer”. Again, I think it was the southern accent causing the confusion.
Has to be ians best vocal performance ever... Dang sure alot better than highway star or anything he did with sabbath
Highway star is pretty damn good all around instrumental and singing.
@@ponytrekker8996 i like the record its on.. A classic album for sure.... But highway isnt my fav track.. Just not a big ian fan i suppose.. Weakest member in a group of superstars..in my opinion
@@TheBFN I get it everybody has their own taste ..for me. I think it’s the best opening to a rock song.
my favourite songs Gillan SANG and left the screaming alone....were CRY FREE and PAINTED HORSE....
untouchable voice from 69 to 79....
@@volpeverde6441 And Gethsemane ofcourse.
In the seventies we had public information films telling us what to do when the airattact warning sirens sound. Basically hide under the table.
i suggest to listen to the one in "nobody's perfect" 😉
Did they kill Ian Gillan?! Cos he's alive as far as everyone knows. Or mabe he meant "late" as in late for work?
The Live Version BBC is one of the best Live Song ever☝🏻
1970's live versión???