album · February 8, 2000
In Concert with the London Symphony Orchestra
earMUSIC ClassicsSee this day
classic rockhard rock
Deep Purple revisited their hard rock anthems backed by the London Symphony Orchestra, offering a dramatic, symphonic reimagining of their catalog.
- The album was recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 25 and 26 February 1999. It features an orchestra of over 100 musicians. The album was released on the earMUSIC Classics label in 2000.
- Many of the band's most famous songs, including "Smoke on the Water," "Child in Time," and "Highway Star," were given new arrangements for this recording. The album showcases a different side of Deep Purple's sound, blending their powerful rock elements with classical instrumentation.
- This project followed the band's successful "Perfect Strangers" reunion tour and preceded their studio album "Bananas" released in 2003. The album reached number 20 on the Swiss Music Charts and number 38 on the German Music Charts.
Deep Purple is a seminal English hard rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are one of the pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal, and are known for their influential albums and extensive touring. This 2000 release found the band re-recording their classic material with a full orchestra, a move that saw them collaborating with a different kind of ensemble than they were accustomed to.
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