- Format: Limited Edition, PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 3
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Plastic Head
- DVD Release Date: 4 Oct 2004
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0002XOZUG
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 78,766 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Confusion reigned supreme upon receiving Live Encounters. On the packaging we see Deep Purple of 2001 (just before Don Airey replaced the mighty Jon Lord), with gig footage from 1996. So its back to a long-haired Gillan, whose voice is sadly lacking in strength.
I was left trying to find out a reason for this specific concert to be released.. The setlist is identical to the Live at the Olympia double album, and the sound quality is surprisingly poor. Was left very disappointed in the product overall.
What gave this 3 stars was the performance of the band, despite all of the above. Steve Morse shows everyone why he deserves his place in the spotlight, and Ian Paice is still the best swing drummer i've had the fortune to hear. Its just a shame the quality is so low. At one point all you hear is a lot of crackling.
I'm sure the diehard fans will treasure it with a place in their archives. My advice is to find Perihelion, infinitely better!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Live Encounters by Deep Purple is a professional performance. Recorded live in Poland in 1996(No not 1975!) Ian Gillan's vocals at times sound a bit hoarse. Certainly Steve Morse on guitar is technically very good, but lacks Ritchie Blackmore's excitement & danger.
So Deep Purple MK7 run through mostly MK2 classic songs. Some nice touches from Jon Lord on keyboards. A couple of very short bass solos from Roger Glover. Ian Paice on drums does his bit.
BUT is it worth buying ? Not in my opinion.
If your interested in the current band then you should contact the Official Fan Club at PO Box 254, Sheffield, S6 1DF. UK. Deepest Purple: The Very Best Of Deep Purple (30th Anniversary Edition)Rainbow - Live In Munich 1977 [DVD]Rainbow - Live Between The Eyes/The Final Cut [DVD] [2006]Live in Europe 1993
So Deep Purple MK7 run through mostly MK2 classic songs. Some nice touches from Jon Lord on keyboards. A couple of very short bass solos from Roger Glover. Ian Paice on drums does his bit.
BUT is it worth buying ? Not in my opinion.
If your interested in the current band then you should contact the Official Fan Club at PO Box 254, Sheffield, S6 1DF. UK. Deepest Purple: The Very Best Of Deep Purple (30th Anniversary Edition)Rainbow - Live In Munich 1977 [DVD]Rainbow - Live Between The Eyes/The Final Cut [DVD] [2006]Live in Europe 1993
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Purple in Poland 96
17 Jan 2005
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I recently recieved and watched this new Concert DVD of Deep Purple in Poland in 1996. I enjoyed it very much. Some of the other concerts available out there are better, but this one is still pretty good. Ian Gillan is a bit hoarse, at this concert,not surprising really, when you consider the amount of touring they had been doing. His voice was in much better shape a couple of weeks later, just check out the very very good Live CD "Live at the Olympia" which was recorded a couple of weeks later from this one. I went to see Deep Purple in Toronto Canada in Feb of 2004, Gillan had never sounded better. I think that a lot depends on what point you see a rock singer on any particular tour. Singing over such volume is something very few can do just one night, let alone a 3 month tour or whatever. As to this DVD. The instrumental skill of this band is worth buying this DVD. Steve Morse and Jon Lord are just so good. Lord's solo spot is really good, with a good mix of Hammond organ and Piano. Also good was Rosas Cantina, a really good song from Purpendicular. Great live version, with great Organ work from Lord and also some good Haronica by Ian Gillan. The camera work is pretty good, with some fun angles and shots down from the Rafters. Finally there are some really good relaxed interviews with Morse, gillan, paice and Glover. This is a must see for Purple fans, and I also recommend it to hard Rock fans in general. Thanks for listening Sincerely Richard Woodhouse Bradford Pa USA
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
2003 issue from 1996
6 Nov 2004
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
this is actually a show from 1996 in Poland. The sound is fair but overall the DVD is pretty good. It has current (2003 or so) interviews with members from the current band. If you haven't bought any Purple DVD's, this is NOT the one to start with. Go with Australia 1999 or Bombay Calling as the sound and video are much better. If you are a Purple freak (and realize that Steve Morse is one heck of a guitar player who can outplay Blackmore) then this is a good release.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Going Down!!!
8 April 2008
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was Not very pleased with The Album when Compared to the Band's Performance in Australia.
The Lighting was not Pleasing.
The Lighting was not Pleasing.
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