Today we're taking a dive into another band named... DEEP PURPLE! Lots of peoples fav band. Very Van Halen-esque! Isn't it? Patreon.com/johnslop johnslopmedia
The story behind this song is interesting. Deep Purple were on the road travelling to Portsmouth in 1971. A reporter on the bus asked Ritchie how does DP create songs. So they said let's make up a song now while on the road. Richie got his guitar and started playing G riffs and Ian Gillan started putting together lyrics about cars, the highway and a love for both over the top. The story goes they played the first version of Highway Star that night at the concert. Deep Purple was that creative. As to Jon Lord on Key he was a absolute master of the Hammond and defined the Hammond's role in heavy rock. Jon could play so fast that he kept up with the guitars and made his own space for some amazing organ solos. This DP song and another called "Speed King" are most likely songs behind more speeding tickets than any other song.
Hope you're doing well John. Yeah, that synth you were on about is a Hammond organ plugged into a Marshal guitar amp. Jon Lord was sick of being drowned out. One of the best things about Deep Purple apart from the all round master musicianship, is that you always get an organ and a guitar solo. If you like that grinding organ sound with a well delivered story, try out Ken Hensley on the Hammond organ in Uriah Heep's song Gypsy, the first track on the Very 'Eavy, Very 'Umble album.
@@ponytrekker8996 You are exactly right, that is kind of what I meant, because in the states its Peart, Peart, Peart, and he is a great compositional drummer, but Ian, for lack of a better word, is more organic, it just flows.
If you liked that one by DEEP PURPLE , just wait until you hear CHILD IN TIME , or LAZY , or RAT BAT BLUE , or if you have 20 minutes , check out SPACE TRUCKIN from the album MADE IN JAPAN , these will all rock your world !!!!
The mark II line-up of Deep Purple made history as a heavy rock band from 1970 to 1973... reunited in 1984 until 1989 and briefly in 1993 (It was a turbulent band to say the least!) 3 of those 5 members are still in Deep Purple today, running at age 70! 1) Ian Gillan (vocals) - the band's frontman and mouthpiece; his soaring vocals in the 70's gave Robert Plant serious competition. Although not the original singer, he replaced vocalist Rod Evans in 1969 and made Deep Purple a majestic heavy band alongside Zeppelin & Sabbath. 2) Roger Glover (bass) - an accomplished studio producer and lyricist, his bottom end has been an essential component of the Purple sound. The rhythm section w/ Glover & Ian Paice is considered one of the best in rock music. 3) Ian Paice (drums) - the only original Purple member left in the band since 1968, his beats have rivaled Zeppelin drummer John Bonham in finesse and power. His abilities on the kit were also used in Whitesnake in their early career. 4) Jon Lord (keyboards/ organ) - a classically-trained pianist, he was the original founder, genius and musical soul of the band from their inception in 1968. He and Paice became close friends and would always play together in bands & projects. He amicably left Deep Purple around 2002 to focus on classical music projects. He passed away from cancer in 2012. His Hammond organ sound balanced and enhanced the guitars on record and on stage, which he played through a guitar amp... Deep Purple honored him after his passing. 5) Ritchie Blackmore - the titanic, original guitarist who named the band 'Deep Purple' after his grandmother's favorite song. It was his idea for Deep Purple to pursue a 'heavy rock' sound in 1969 after listening to Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. His riffs were legendary (especially 'Smoke on the water') as were his guitar shredding skills... Unfortunately, he was also moody, temperamental and easily frustrated, which led to erratic and explosive performances on stage. His unpredictability and demanding musical visions led to conflicts w/ singer Ian Gillan at numerous points of their career. He quit Deep Purple in 1975 to form a solo band Rainbow w/ legendary singer Ronnie James Dio... Later, unwilling to work w/ Gillan any more, he quit a final time in 1993... He currently records and plays semi-acoustic medieval folk music w/ his wife, singer Candace Night as Blackmore's Night.
When I was in high school in 1981, I drove a LeMans blue - Aztec gold striped 1969 Z/28 Camaro which I dubbed the Highway Star. Sure, Machine head in the 8 track and 107 octane Sunoco for $0.89 a gallon. I'd run through four tanks of fuel over a weekend. As many have said, there's nothing like that B3 through the dirty, dirty Marshall stack.
Hi John, sure hope you’re feeling better! You hit on the head, that was a Hammond B3 Organ , not synth. He uses a fuzz box on his organ to give it that rock guitar sound. Rarely any synth in early DP. And since we’re on the synth subject, on the Rush stuff, anytime Geddy is playing bass, the synth that you hear is not keys, the synth is triggered by the Moog Taurus pedals, modified to pllay/Trigger synth patches., and both Alex and Geddy have taurus pedals. You can see Alex playing pedals in the ‘81 Xanadu clip. For more wailing soaring Ian Gillan/ DP, listen to Child In Time, of which an awesome live version can be found here….> m.ua-cam.com/video/OorZcOzNcgE/v-deo.html
Nothing like a B3, really makes this track, well and the vocals and the guitar lolol I second the “Child In Time” recommendation though personal preference I prefer the studio version (Richie Blackmore shines on guitar) but you can’t go wrong either way really. Also DP “Hush” is a classic killer! Looks like you are on the mend, be well 🙏🏻
Forgot to add this is one of my favorite Deep Purple tracks. The only other song that comes to mind about passion for your wheels is Queen's "I'm in Love with my Car". Both are awesome songs!!!
Not a synth ... it's an organ solo. It sounds like a guitar because Jon Lord plugged his Hammond into a Marshall guitar amp/speaker instead of the standard Leslie speakers.
This song is responsible for countless speeding tickets.
The story behind this song is interesting. Deep Purple were on the road travelling to Portsmouth in 1971. A reporter on the bus asked Ritchie how does DP create songs. So they said let's make up a song now while on the road. Richie got his guitar and started playing G riffs and Ian Gillan started putting together lyrics about cars, the highway and a love for both over the top. The story goes they played the first version of Highway Star that night at the concert. Deep Purple was that creative. As to Jon Lord on Key he was a absolute master of the Hammond and defined the Hammond's role in heavy rock. Jon could play so fast that he kept up with the guitars and made his own space for some amazing organ solos. This DP song and another called "Speed King" are most likely songs behind more speeding tickets than any other song.
Ian Paice on drums !!!
Hope you're doing well John. Yeah, that synth you were on about is a Hammond organ plugged into a Marshal guitar amp. Jon Lord was sick of being drowned out. One of the best things about Deep Purple apart from the all round master musicianship, is that you always get an organ and a guitar solo. If you like that grinding organ sound with a well delivered story, try out Ken Hensley on the Hammond organ in Uriah Heep's song Gypsy, the first track on the Very 'Eavy, Very 'Umble album.
Sir Jon Lord calls his gear The BEAST.
he had to turn it up 100% to compete with Ritchie Blackmore.
Child in Time is the natural progression here....
This song just embodies the fun and exceptional talent that is Deep Purple! 🤘💜
Burn and Child in Time should be on your DP list
Space Truckin, Child in Time, Knocking at Your Back Door and for a great deep cut with some funny ass lyrics Mitzi Dupree
...or for a really really deep cut try Painted Horse (an outtake from the Who Do We Think We Are sessions)
Freedom and slow train from the fireball sessions.
Under rated drummer, and he is absolutely killing it here.
Ian paice is not underrated it’s only hear in America with the clueless music press.. anywhere else he is on the level of Bonham and peirt.
@@ponytrekker8996 You are exactly right, that is kind of what I meant, because in the states its Peart, Peart, Peart, and he is a great compositional drummer, but Ian, for lack of a better word, is more organic, it just flows.
If you liked that one by DEEP PURPLE , just wait until you hear CHILD IN TIME , or LAZY , or RAT BAT BLUE , or if you have 20 minutes , check out SPACE TRUCKIN from the album MADE IN JAPAN , these will all rock your world !!!!
The mark II line-up of Deep Purple made history as a heavy rock band from 1970 to 1973... reunited in 1984 until 1989 and briefly in 1993 (It was a turbulent band to say the least!) 3 of those 5 members are still in Deep Purple today, running at age 70!
1) Ian Gillan (vocals) - the band's frontman and mouthpiece; his soaring vocals in the 70's gave Robert Plant serious competition. Although not the original singer, he replaced vocalist Rod Evans in 1969 and made Deep Purple a majestic heavy band alongside Zeppelin & Sabbath.
2) Roger Glover (bass) - an accomplished studio producer and lyricist, his bottom end has been an essential component of the Purple sound. The rhythm section w/ Glover & Ian Paice is considered one of the best in rock music.
3) Ian Paice (drums) - the only original Purple member left in the band since 1968, his beats have rivaled Zeppelin drummer John Bonham in finesse and power. His abilities on the kit were also used in Whitesnake in their early career.
4) Jon Lord (keyboards/ organ) - a classically-trained pianist, he was the original founder, genius and musical soul of the band from their inception in 1968. He and Paice became close friends and would always play together in bands & projects. He amicably left Deep Purple around 2002 to focus on classical music projects. He passed away from cancer in 2012. His Hammond organ sound balanced and enhanced the guitars on record and on stage, which he played through a guitar amp... Deep Purple honored him after his passing.
5) Ritchie Blackmore - the titanic, original guitarist who named the band 'Deep Purple' after his grandmother's favorite song. It was his idea for Deep Purple to pursue a 'heavy rock' sound in 1969 after listening to Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. His riffs were legendary (especially 'Smoke on the water') as were his guitar shredding skills... Unfortunately, he was also moody, temperamental and easily frustrated, which led to erratic and explosive performances on stage. His unpredictability and demanding musical visions led to conflicts w/ singer Ian Gillan at numerous points of their career. He quit Deep Purple in 1975 to form a solo band Rainbow w/ legendary singer Ronnie James Dio... Later, unwilling to work w/ Gillan any more, he quit a final time in 1993... He currently records and plays semi-acoustic medieval folk music w/ his wife, singer Candace Night as Blackmore's Night.
That was a great synopsis of the band members, well done!
That's right, only one clarification about age - Gillan and Glover, like Blackmore, will turn 77 this year, and Pace will be 74 in a month.
When I was in high school in 1981, I drove a LeMans blue - Aztec gold striped 1969 Z/28 Camaro which I dubbed the Highway Star. Sure, Machine head in the 8 track and 107 octane Sunoco for $0.89 a gallon. I'd run through four tanks of fuel over a weekend.
As many have said, there's nothing like that B3 through the dirty, dirty Marshall stack.
Hi John, sure hope you’re feeling better! You hit on the head, that was a Hammond B3 Organ , not synth.
He uses a fuzz box on his organ to give it that rock guitar sound.
Rarely any synth in early DP. And since we’re on the synth subject, on the Rush stuff, anytime Geddy is playing bass, the synth that you hear is not keys, the synth is triggered by the Moog Taurus pedals, modified to pllay/Trigger synth patches., and both Alex and Geddy have taurus pedals. You can see Alex playing pedals in the ‘81 Xanadu clip.
For more wailing soaring Ian Gillan/ DP, listen to Child In Time, of which an awesome live version can be found here….> m.ua-cam.com/video/OorZcOzNcgE/v-deo.html
Thank you for the explanation! Pedals are something I have little experience in so really awesome to hear their capabilities!
He also uses as small Marshall guitar amp for the overdrive.
@@mrmockatoo6786 He uses a BIG Marshall amp. LOL
that was a Hammond B3 thru a Whirlitzer cabinet
Through a BIG Marshall guitar amplifier.
Full gain!!@@Straydogger
PURE SHREDDER COAST TO COAST!
Best rock guitar solo ever IMHO.
Rock Band really brought this song back into the public eye. Grrat song!
Excellent! Glad you are feeling better!
Nothing like a B3, really makes this track, well and the vocals and the guitar lolol
I second the “Child In Time” recommendation though personal preference I prefer the studio version (Richie Blackmore shines on guitar) but you can’t go wrong either way really.
Also DP “Hush” is a classic killer!
Looks like you are on the mend, be well 🙏🏻
Next do from the album Deep Purple In Rock - Child In Time
No synthesizers. Jon Lord keyboard wizard yes.
I can't remember the time before hearing Highway Star.
Forgot to add this is one of my favorite Deep Purple tracks. The only other song that comes to mind about passion for your wheels is Queen's "I'm in Love with my Car". Both are awesome songs!!!
¡ Deep Purple !!!! & led Zeep & Pink Floyd !!!!!! the best !!!!!!!!!!
Organ plugged into pedals Jon Lord rocks it
Their first hit was Hush.
Different singer back then. And "Kentucky Woman".
I do not think there were any synths at that time , it was a Hammond organ plugged into a Marshal amp, allegedly.
Check out "lazy" from the machine head album.You won't be disappointed
"Child in Time" (do the studio first, whatever people say... Then a good live version...)
Hope you're feeling better!
Glad to see you back! Hope you're feeling much better ✌🤘
Great reaction! I suggest that you react to Lazy. Preferably off the Made in Japan album.
First lead is B-3 organ.
I recommend "stormbringer" and "holy man".
Jon Lord plays synths and Organ
Not a synth ... it's an organ solo. It sounds like a guitar because Jon Lord plugged his Hammond into a Marshall guitar amp/speaker instead of the standard Leslie speakers.
Hi John. Saw your post you weren't well. Been felling a bit under the weather lately too. Hope you feel better soon.
Hammond B3 through a Marshall.
You got a new subscriber sir!!
Hammond organ is what u were hearing
If you like this, check out Dancing Madly Backwards by Captain Beyond.
It's okay to sing to the lyrics, but don't think about 'em too much! It's all about the amazing music.
Biggest cause of increased speeding ticket issues!
Classical music disguised as rock
Ah man, you're a dude