Made in Japan, possibly the greatest live album ever. Deep Purple were famous for extended live jams and the 1969-77 era of music is littered with bands reaching out when on stage. For thise of us who grew up with it this is the best kind of live music. Deep Purple are, to quote Ian Gillan, primarily an instrumental band.
Purple never played their set the same way every night, that's one of the things that made them so exciting, that and their superb musicianship. No point in playing songs the same as the studio originals, the audience might as well stay home and listen to that. Most of us fans love Purple's intros, makes things interesting.
When you say that Richie Blackmore is just messing around (from 12:20) he's actually playing "Swedish Rhapsody" by Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén (1872-1960).
By all means check out the studio version as well, this is a case where both versions are great in their own rite. Im 63 and have this album as well as the machine head album the studio version of this song was on, got them both way back in the day. Also check out the songs - "Space Truckin" and "Highway Star" two more jammers from DP.
Best version imo. Best intro to this song, too. It builds so much tension, and then they go right full speed blues. Don't be so impatient, it is a live party, and after all the song is called 'Lazy', so don't expect a hustle. The protagonist has just woken up from some weird dreams, and most likely has a hangover from super bowl evening. Give him some time to get his brain working, he did not even have a coffee yet!😂
Patience, the intro was all part of the performance, what's the rush? When you went to see a band like Deep Purple you didn't want them to speed through the songs. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to whatever they choose to do. 😉
Couldn't agree more. Deep Purple were first and foremost a LIVE act and unlike a lot of other bands, they IMPROVISED on stage. That's what made them special. If you went to a Purple concert at the time and expected a lineup of 3 or 4 minute radio hits, you were at the WRONG place. People need to open their minds and listen to what's being offered, not simply what they expect to get. The intro was neither too long nor too short ... it was exactly what Deep Purple wanted it to be. Cheers!
The keyboard intro was on the album as well, just a little shorter. Deep Purple did a lot of improvisation during their live performances and that is why each live performance was unique.
When this first came out whoever brought this album to a party was the most popular of all that night. See, it was late getting issued here in The US by about 6 months. So it mainly trickled in where I lived. Made for a nice Summer of '73, though.
Deep Purple were the first of the late 60's early 70's heavy rock bands. The likes of Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd all followed. They were the first and greatest. So good in fact that Jon Lord was such a talented musician that he wrote a Concerto for Group and Orchestra which was a live performance of Deep Purple together with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
MADE IN JAPAN is my favorite album of all time , first heard this when I was about 9 or 10 years old , this is the ultimate in rock n roll . My sister had the double album , for my 12th bday I asked for this recorded on cassette , still have the tape 40 years later , it probably doesn't play , but it's Deep Purple , can't throw it out . Yes , I have the CD!!! Wait till you hear SPACE TRUCKIN !!!!
Back in the day, when this was a new album, I went to the "music store" and bought three albums which were new at the time. Deep Purple-Made In Japan, Alice Cooper-Billion Dollar Babies and Grand Funk Railroad-We're an American Band. Those were some great times. The Mk II version of Deep Purple is without doubt, the premier lineup. Some people like David Coverdale, but give me Ian Gillan every day. Thank you for the shout out, I'm glad you liked the song. It does take a while to get going, but it is called LAZY, so it is appropriate. For another suggestion on the same album I would go with Space Truckin'. On the LP it is the whole side. Enjoy and Thanks.
Please remember, live show, everyone there will have the album and worn it out. This was them having fun, seeing how far the rubber band would stretch. They are virtuosos. So having one take frozen in time is great, but they want to jam!!
Purple live shows were plain and simply a war on stage between a bunch of thermo nuclear talent equipped warriors out for each other's musical chops blood so to speak .... Had the privilege of meeting them all except for Richie. Real gentlemen all!!
This song was written in a time when we weren't so impatient, it's the kind of song you have to just sit back relax and let the music roll over you like waves at the beach. Also if you liked this you should check out Rainbow the band the guitarist Richie Blackmore formed after he left Deep Purple with Ronnie James Dio.
My favourite performance/song of all time!!!! A LIVE band who treated each song as a journey with signposts to navigate by - anything could happen in-between. They walked on stage Never quite knowing what would happen, bouncing off each other to create a unique performance each concert. True musicians on fire at their prime! Check out; 1) 'Watching the Sky' from 1999 anniversary performance of 'Concerto for Group & Orchestra' at the Royal Albert Hall. 2) 'Ted the Mechanic ' from same performance 3) 'Black Night' Live from Made in Japan ' reissue 4) 'Perfect Strangers' album version Just for a start! Regards from us at Electric Lady Guitars Devon UK
The live version, the band express themselves a little more like any other band back then. They don't need today's technology to sound great. In general, their music sounds just like the studio version. Excellent band.
Deep Purple, a brilliant band. One of the founding members of Heavy Rock! I wouldn't honestly say that this was a particularly good version of this song, but hey ho. 😊 Cheers. 😊😎🎸
You would have never survived those live concerts from back in the day! Long intro's and even longer instrumental solos were pretty much the norm... not for the impatient at heart to say the least! Those were the greatest of days musically! 😁
This is why I can't stand the studio version! LOL! In all seriousness, Deep Purple live, and this album in particular, are why in almost in every instance the live version blows away the studio version, as great as THOSE were. For me, Made In Japan is the greatest live album ever and I've only bought the studio version of Who Do We Think We Are and liked it (My Woman From Tokyo is on that). Sadly, I only saw the Mark 3 version of Purple live, the Burn tour. Fortunately, I don't recall much of that night!
poor guy they messing around? no they re kind of jamming ( this guy ignore jazz music) its the way they were working in the 60 70 until producers records compagies said song no more than 4 minutes songs .
You can tell a different generation, if your bored with the intro you've missed the Deep Purple plot. Stop interrupting the groove of the song! Clearly not the band for you!
I wouldn’t say I was bored. And I have to stop the song at some point. Can’t really go more than 3 or 4 minutes without TH-cam giving me a problem. I would refute that they aren’t the band for me because I really like what I’ve heard so far.
Tbh, I prefer live performances that aren't just carbon copies of the studio tracks, especially when it turns into a proper jam session. Hearing most contemporary 'live' performances is disappointing, for me. Very little variation, if any, from the studio version, real-time production, auto tune, backing tapes/tracks. What's the point? I want to see and hear a LIVE performance! You were suggesting that the intro went on for too long and were waiting for the song to start. That's completely the wrong mindset. Enjoy the intro! It's part of the performance and you're getting to hear something new from ridiculously talented musicians and performers! Besides which, the intro, although different and including short bursts of other popular, non DP songs, wasn't that much longer than the studio intro. :)
Deep Purple live could not be touched in there big days. I saw all 3 Zeppelin Sabbath. Purple just better and more exciting. Remember, this is truly live; no overdubs auto tuners, no pro tools to cut and paste. This is live consider one of the greatest live albums ever along with Kiss alive and Peter Frampton. It doesn't get better than this.
@@Codex7777 absolutely 💯 awesome live album in its day. Better than dead Zeppelin live 😆 you could include Lou Reed rocken roll animal was pretty good to. Kiss alive 1 was awesome my friend. I respectfully disagree have a great day rock on 🤘 hey you got a live lp you think is worthy of made in japan ? Maybe I'm missing somebody here love to respectfully talk music cheers 🍻
Ok thanks….I’m not able to use one during the song with my current set up. But if you’re talking about the parts with just me and no music I will look into bumping it up. It’s a new mic and I’m still fine tuning it.
@@PERKSreCAP right, I'm talking of the parts before, between and after the music. I have to yank up the volume and then my hair blows back when the music starts 🤣
I hear ya, it’s very difficult to figure out which one to do. It’s very rare that everyone agrees on which version of the song to do. I do my best. But I will check out the studio version for sure!
@@fredrikjelkefors9336 - I agree. The live version is MUCH better! As is nearly always the case with Purple. They saw themselves primarily as a live band and even tried to make their studio recordings sound like live jams, as much as they could. From the comments, it would appear that most fans agree! Made in Japan is regarded by many, music critics and fans alike, as the greatest live album of all-time! For good reason too. It changed both how live albums were made and how they were viewed, forever! :)
Made in Japan, possibly the greatest live album ever. Deep Purple were famous for extended live jams and the 1969-77 era of music is littered with bands reaching out when on stage. For thise of us who grew up with it this is the best kind of live music. Deep Purple are, to quote Ian Gillan, primarily an instrumental band.
It is my Fave! UFO #2
Deep Purple has been known to jam and improvise during live concerts!!!!
The Allman Brothers at Fillmore East comes pretty close.
Love love Deep Purple jam sessions!!
Purple never played their set the same way every night, that's one of the things that made them so exciting, that and their superb musicianship. No point in playing songs the same as the studio originals, the audience might as well stay home and listen to that. Most of us fans love Purple's intros, makes things interesting.
The soundtrack to this video was my tribute to Deep Purple composed in 1976
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When you say that Richie Blackmore is just messing around (from 12:20) he's actually playing "Swedish Rhapsody" by Swedish composer Hugo Alfvén (1872-1960).
It's a lazy start to a song called Lazy! Great Tune!!
The seventies best time ever
Always be patient when Deep Purple are live!!! ;-)
Agreed, they are worth the wait.
By all means check out the studio version as well, this is a case where both versions are great in their own rite. Im 63 and have this album as well as the machine head album the studio version of this song was on, got them both way back in the day. Also check out the songs - "Space Truckin" and "Highway Star" two more jammers from DP.
Imagine you are at this show, sit back, relax and let the band take you on a journey. You will be blown away - again.
I Think We're on the same Frequency
sheer magnificence..and it's 50 years old..i was listening to this back then i was 15 when it came out back in 72 and i still listen to them often
So do I…
Best version imo. Best intro to this song, too. It builds so much tension, and then they go right full speed blues.
Don't be so impatient, it is a live party, and after all the song is called 'Lazy', so don't expect a hustle. The protagonist has just woken up from some weird dreams, and most likely has a hangover from super bowl evening.
Give him some time to get his brain working, he did not even have a coffee yet!😂
My fave DP song from fave DP album. Cheers from Australia
Ditto
Patience, the intro was all part of the performance, what's the rush? When you went to see a band like Deep Purple you didn't want them to speed through the songs. Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to whatever they choose to do. 😉
Couldn't agree more. Deep Purple were first and foremost a LIVE act and unlike a lot of other bands, they IMPROVISED on stage. That's what made them special. If you went to a Purple concert at the time and expected a lineup of 3 or 4 minute radio hits, you were at the WRONG place. People need to open their minds and listen to what's being offered, not simply what they expect to get. The intro was neither too long nor too short ... it was exactly what Deep Purple wanted it to be. Cheers!
Deep Purple and The Allman Brothers were the best jamming bands.
Millenial, "I want it and I want NOW!!! Sit back and drink it in.
Too old to be a milennial, lol. I'm Gen X
Nice to see you do this version. If you're doing Deep Purple live it needs to be from this album
Regarded as the best live album ever recorded, its all absolutely brilliant
The keyboard intro was on the album as well, just a little shorter. Deep Purple did a lot of improvisation during their live performances and that is why each live performance was unique.
When this first came out whoever brought this album to a party was the most popular of all that night. See, it was late getting issued here in The US by about 6 months. So it mainly trickled in where I lived. Made for a nice Summer of '73, though.
Deep Purple were the first of the late 60's early 70's heavy rock bands. The likes of Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd all followed. They were the first and greatest. So good in fact that Jon Lord was such a talented musician that he wrote a Concerto for Group and Orchestra which was a live performance of Deep Purple together with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
King Crimson the original heavy metal. Made in Japan? Unquestionably the best live album I've ever had
MADE IN JAPAN is my favorite album of all time , first heard this when I was about 9 or 10 years old , this is the ultimate in rock n roll . My sister had the double album , for my 12th bday I asked for this recorded on cassette , still have the tape 40 years later , it probably doesn't play , but it's Deep Purple , can't throw it out . Yes , I have the CD!!! Wait till you hear SPACE TRUCKIN !!!!
Back in the day, when this was a new album, I went to the "music store" and bought three albums which were new at the time. Deep Purple-Made In Japan, Alice Cooper-Billion Dollar Babies and Grand Funk Railroad-We're an American Band. Those were some great times. The Mk II version of Deep Purple is without doubt, the premier lineup. Some people like David Coverdale, but give me Ian Gillan every day. Thank you for the shout out, I'm glad you liked the song. It does take a while to get going, but it is called LAZY, so it is appropriate. For another suggestion on the same album I would go with Space Truckin'. On the LP it is the whole side. Enjoy and Thanks.
Oh yes, I agree
That's not an intro, the song is mainly an instrumental. It definitely did not take too long to get going. The greatest live album of all time.
LOUIE LOUIE thrown in for good measure at the beginning!
Ritchie Blackmore one of the best in the world. Not forgetting Jon Lord RIP
Made in Japan Lazy best version ever
Listen to Highwry Star from Made In Japan album. Also, studio version of Speed King.
Already did highway star and I added Speed King to my list. Thanks
Please remember, live show, everyone there will have the album and worn it out. This was them having fun, seeing how far the rubber band would stretch. They are virtuosos. So having one take frozen in time is great, but they want to jam!!
They are great. I’m totally enjoying them.
Exactly how it should be. Warts and all. Never two shows alike, and let's face it , all you have to do is remove the W and you're still left with art
Purple live shows were plain and simply a war on stage between a bunch of thermo nuclear talent equipped warriors out for each other's musical chops blood so to speak .... Had the privilege of meeting them all except for Richie. Real gentlemen all!!
"thermo nuclear talent equipped warriors". Thanks for this. Totally totally agree.
Listen to studio version. The reason so long intro is because they were about to hit you with more sound than you could hardly stand!
I just listened! Yeah I like it even more
Good things come to those who wait ...
If your bored with the intro after 3 minutes you’ve lost the Deep Purple plot.
I wasn’t bored, just a little impatient I guess.
This song was written in a time when we weren't so impatient, it's the kind of song you have to just sit back relax and let the music roll over you like waves at the beach. Also if you liked this you should check out Rainbow the band the guitarist Richie Blackmore formed after he left Deep Purple with Ronnie James Dio.
My favourite performance/song of all time!!!! A LIVE band who treated each song as a journey with signposts to navigate by - anything could happen in-between. They walked on stage Never quite knowing what would happen, bouncing off each other to create a unique performance each concert. True musicians on fire at their prime!
Check out;
1) 'Watching the Sky' from 1999 anniversary performance of 'Concerto for Group & Orchestra' at the Royal Albert Hall.
2) 'Ted the Mechanic ' from same performance
3) 'Black Night' Live from Made in Japan ' reissue
4) 'Perfect Strangers' album version
Just for a start!
Regards from us at Electric Lady Guitars Devon UK
Thank you for the suggestions! I'll get to at least a couple of them.
RIP John Lord. The greatest tickler of the ivories.
La mejor banda del mundo!!!!
The live version, the band express themselves a little more like any other band back then. They don't need today's technology to sound great. In general, their music sounds just like the studio version. Excellent band.
Totally agree!
MADE IN JAPAN EL MEJOR LIVE DE LA HISTORIA DEL ROCK GIGANTES DEL ROCK!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸
the intro is called foreplay ;)
'Strange Kinda Woman' from the same album is well worth a listen.
Thanks! It’s on the list!
Lazy off the Machine Head LP works for me.
And
Deep Purples
Child In Time.
I’ve already reacted to both Lazy and Child in Time.
@@PERKSreCAP cool I'll check them out have a wonderful evening.
🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶💥💥💥💥👍👍👍🎤
the intro was the besr
Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa do a great cover of this!
Can we have everything louder than everything else
Still tinkering, what is the problem?
@@PERKSreCAP Gillian says that at the beginning of one of the songs, for them to turn up the monitor. I think it's on this album
Deep Purple, a brilliant band.
One of the founding members of Heavy Rock!
I wouldn't honestly say that this was a particularly good version of this song, but hey ho. 😊
Cheers. 😊😎🎸
Hey At 12,27 Ritchie Plays A Swedish Song Jon Plays Wild Thing In The Intro Bye
You would have never survived those live concerts from back in the day! Long intro's and even longer instrumental solos were pretty much the norm... not for the impatient at heart to say the least! Those were the greatest of days musically! 😁
I love long solos!
The studio version from the Machine Head album is much cleaner and more structured...
One bad Hammond B3
That's the trouble with today, they want instant gratification. Just relax dude, welcome to the 70's and enjoy the ride!!
At almost 50 years old, I'm used to 70s music.
This is why I can't stand the studio version! LOL! In all seriousness, Deep Purple live, and this album in particular, are why in almost in every instance the live version blows away the studio version, as great as THOSE were. For me, Made In Japan is the greatest live album ever and I've only bought the studio version of Who Do We Think We Are and liked it (My Woman From Tokyo is on that). Sadly, I only saw the Mark 3 version of Purple live, the Burn tour. Fortunately, I don't recall much of that night!
thats more like it?
poor guy they messing around? no they re kind of jamming ( this guy ignore jazz music) its the way they were working in the 60 70 until producers records compagies said song no more than 4 minutes songs .
You can tell a different generation, if your bored with the intro you've missed the Deep Purple plot. Stop interrupting the groove of the song! Clearly not the band for you!
I wouldn’t say I was bored. And I have to stop the song at some point. Can’t really go more than 3 or 4 minutes without TH-cam giving me a problem. I would refute that they aren’t the band for me because I really like what I’ve heard so far.
Tbh, I prefer live performances that aren't just carbon copies of the studio tracks, especially when it turns into a proper jam session. Hearing most contemporary 'live' performances is disappointing, for me. Very little variation, if any, from the studio version, real-time production, auto tune, backing tapes/tracks. What's the point? I want to see and hear a LIVE performance! You were suggesting that the intro went on for too long and were waiting for the song to start. That's completely the wrong mindset. Enjoy the intro! It's part of the performance and you're getting to hear something new from ridiculously talented musicians and performers! Besides which, the intro, although different and including short bursts of other popular, non DP songs, wasn't that much longer than the studio intro. :)
hey man its call improvisation and its the song its no bullshit charts grammys shit music length 3 or 4 minutes
Right on there, classic purple rocks.
Not to mention todays AUTO TUNE.... makes a mouse fart sound like Pavarotti !!
Deep Purple live could not be touched in there big days. I saw all 3 Zeppelin Sabbath. Purple just better and more exciting. Remember, this is truly live; no overdubs auto tuners, no pro tools to cut and paste. This is live consider one of the greatest live albums ever along with Kiss alive and Peter Frampton. It doesn't get better than this.
Agreed! Thanks for watching
'Kiss Alive'? Really? lmao :)
@@Codex7777 absolutely 💯 awesome live album in its day. Better than dead Zeppelin live 😆 you could include Lou Reed rocken roll animal was pretty good to. Kiss alive 1 was awesome my friend. I respectfully disagree have a great day rock on 🤘 hey you got a live lp you think is worthy of made in japan ? Maybe I'm missing somebody here love to respectfully talk music cheers 🍻
Your mic is not loud enough
Ok thanks….I’m not able to use one during the song with my current set up. But if you’re talking about the parts with just me and no music I will look into bumping it up. It’s a new mic and I’m still fine tuning it.
@@PERKSreCAP right, I'm talking of the parts before, between and after the music. I have to yank up the volume and then my hair blows back when the music starts 🤣
@@elpresley apologies, hopefully it will be better moving forward
@@PERKSreCAP no need to apologise for anything, it was just meant as a kind of feedback. Keep up your good work and enjoy the weekend. 😄
Dude pretends to understand something about the great music of Deep Purple..!)
Shoulda gone studio version...barely the same song...live def not always the best choice. This version gets a 5....studio gets a 10
I hear ya, it’s very difficult to figure out which one to do. It’s very rare that everyone agrees on which version of the song to do. I do my best. But I will check out the studio version for sure!
No way the live version is Much bether
@@fredrikjelkefors9336 and there we go. Conflicting views in the same comment,
Studio version is exactly how they wanted it to sound...live is simply a different
@@fredrikjelkefors9336 - I agree. The live version is MUCH better! As is nearly always the case with Purple. They saw themselves primarily as a live band and even tried to make their studio recordings sound like live jams, as much as they could. From the comments, it would appear that most fans agree! Made in Japan is regarded by many, music critics and fans alike, as the greatest live album of all-time! For good reason too. It changed both how live albums were made and how they were viewed, forever! :)
This version makes me wanna puke
Why is that?