Gemini Suite Live
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| Gemini Suite Live | ||
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| Live album by Deep Purple | ||
| Released | 1998 | |
| Recorded | Sept 17, 1970 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Length | 44:34 | |
| Label | Purple Records | |
Gemini Suite Live is a recording of Jon Lord's classical/rock piece featuring the whole of Deep Purple Mk 2, recorded live during this one and only live performance in 1970. A follow up to their "Concerto" Project, it featured five movements for the individual members of the band, including a stunning guitar piece from Blackmore.
[edit] Track listing
- First Movement: Guitar, Organ – 17:23+
- Second Movement: Voice, Bass – 10:19+
- Third Movement: Drums, Finale – 16:52
- Composed by Jon Lord
- +Some editions misprint the first movement as guitar/voice, and the second movement as organ/bass.
[edit] Personnel
- Conducted by Malcolm Arnold
- Ritchie Blackmore, lead guitarist
- Jon Lord, organist
- Ian Gillan, vocalist
- Roger Glover, bass guitarist
- Ian Paice, drummer
- The Orchestra of the Light Music Society
