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Will never, ever be forgotten
Another review of the Birmingham gig from November 4th, 2024. This one is for the Metal Planet Music.
With the energy of the crowd now at an excitable fever pitch, the lights dimmed, and ‘Gustav Holst’s Mars’ the Bringer of War’ echoed dramatically through the arena. Images appeared on screens above the stage, each for the audience to ponder, with a final fiery DEEP PURPLE logo emblazoned in the background, this set the tone for the legendary band about to take the stage. As the music swirled, a sense of anticipation filled the air, the time had come for DEEP PURPLE to unleash their rock prowess.
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Photo credit: Manny Manson for MPM.
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I’ll frame that quote and put it up against my wall:
“There’s a liberation in the air, a sense of apogee that only “Smoke on the Water” can provide.
This isn’t just another song, it’s a cultural milestone. The audience knows it, and so does the band. Every member is invested in this song, not just as a classic but as a piece of rock history. When the song reaches its peak, with McBride’s blistering solo and the rhythm section working in perfect tandem, the energy is at an all-time high. The arena shakes, and for a brief, shining moment, it feels like rock itself is alive, pulsing with power.”
November 8th, 2024 at 03:10Yo,
Yes indeed, the statements above by Herr Uwe reflect what Rock is all about, & what our band DP pretty-much always delivers.
Let the doubters drown in their own negativity, like the sands in the hour-glass…
Adonai !
November 8th, 2024 at 09:44If it weren’t for Blackmore there would never be Smoke on the Water.
November 8th, 2024 at 09:58