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2.0 out of 5 stars
A lesson on why you should quit when you're ahead!, 26 Sep 2002
By A Customer
I bought this video with fairly low expectations, as I saw them on tour in Nottingham a few months after this was recorded and it is fairly obvious that they are just too old! The old deep purple albums are the stuff of legend, and their efforts in the early reunion days were solid, but this is yet another proof that they no longer have the fire to keep rocking. Gillan's scream is almost gone (along with his hair!), Steve Morse, whilst undoubtedly a superb guitarist goes far too fast and lacks the feel and bite Blackmore had. The set list is noticeable for the quality of the Mark 2 songs and the lacklustre Mark 7 stuff. Of course that being said Paice, Lord and Glover all give creditable performances, indeed Lord seems the best of the lot (and now he's left and all!!!!). There are some good moments on the video, a particularly good version of 'Perfect Strangers' but it can't cover the fact that Purple should have quit when Blackmore left.
Another disappointing release from Mark 7.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
TOO OLD? DON'T YOU BELIEVE IT!, 21 Sep 2004
I am a major fan of Ritchie Blackmore, and confess that this is the first time I have seen Purple play with Steve Morse. I only know of Morse through his Dixie Dregs stuff, and the "Stressfest" album, and really couldn't see how he could fit into the DP line-up. WRONG! I know it's heresy, but this version of DP is the tightest I have seen. They play like they are actually ENJOYING the gig, smiles all round (I even think I saw Pace crack a wry smile, but I could be wrong). Great duels between Lord & Morse, a definite feeling that Gillan & Morse get on both personally & musically made the viewing of this vid a pleasure. OK so they are getting old, and may not have the drive of earlier reincarnations. Forget all that, and just enjoy a class act with the new kid on the block fitting like a glove! Is Morse better than Blackmore? No comparison, 2 very different players, but Morse plays it straight (mostly), and contributes immensly to a very enjoyable evening, both for them and the viewing audience. Buy it, you won't be disappointed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Revitalized Purple magic, 24 May 2004
By A Customer
I bought this video partly because I had seen the group at Hammersmith in 2002, and partly because I wanted some hard evidence as to whether they could still cut it live after 35 years in the buisiness and with no Ritchie Blackmore, and the answer has to be a resounding YES! Morse has brought a whole new texture and level of excitement to the older songs as well as the Purpendicular numbers, and the rest of the band turn in a strong performance; Gillan hits the high notes (most of the time!) and Jon Lord and Ian Paice have in some fine moments . For me, the highlights are Mary Long, Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming, and Morse's magical guitar solo in 'Fools.' There is also a strong version of 'Highway Star,' more powerful I think than the version on 'Live at the Olympia.' Gillan's voice is also better than on the aforementioned CD. Good version of 'Speed King' with Ian Paice's drum solo just the right length and pretty powerful - the Lord/Morse duelling is good although I have heard a more atmospheric version of this. Whatever you think about the departure of Blackmore and the age of the original musicians, I implore you to forget this and and listen to the performance; the power, musicianship and showmanship simply speaks for itself. Experience does count for a lot! The camerawork and sound quality are also pretty good; each instrument is clearly audible in the mix although I have not heard the DVD version with 5.1 surround sound. Overall a fitting document of a strong mk7 performance. My only gripe would be no 'Fireball,' 'Knocking at your back Door' or 'Cascades' butstill, you can't have everything!
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