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 Classical |
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Length | 44:34 | ||||
Label | Purple Records | ||||
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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
All songs written by Jon Lord
- First Movement: Guitar, Organ – 17:23+
- Some editions misprint the first movement as guitar/voice.
- Second Movement: Voice, Bass – 10:19+
- Some editions misprint the second movement as organ/bass.
- Third Movement: Drums, Finale – 16:52
[edit] Personnel
- Conducted by Malcolm Arnold
- Ian Gillan - vocals
- Ritchie Blackmore - guitar
- Roger Glover - bass
- Jon Lord - organ
- Ian Paice - drums
- The Orchestra of the Light Music Society