This is a exclusive and limited release, and a selection. This project is nonprofit.May 11th 1968, 5 guys enter into a studio in England to record SHADES OF DEEP PURPLE.
Ever since the man in black has carried a shadow of purple, Deep Purple. The musical adventure has been like a Rainbow colourful. Way past early days we now have Night, Blackmore..s Night.
The late 60’s was a predominately experimental period for music. These bands were moving in a stream that eventually led to prog.The years from 1967 to 1972 was a peak in music history. Even Bach and Beethoven was revived and sent out to people disguised in electronic instruments. The era of prog, hard rock and metal was crafted. Sabbath, Purple and Zeppelin are rose to fame. Sabbath and Zeppelin today labelled as prog related by some, Purple is labelled as proto-prog by some, alongside Beatles, Procol Harum, Doors and The Who to mention some. For others Sabbath, Purple and Zeppelin will only be labelled as the makers of heavy rock, or hard rock. Nevertheless, no wonder Purple and Blackmore did a version of Help from The Beatles, being labelled as proto-proggers both of them. But it was the Joe South song Hush that became a hit in USA in 1968. I myself prefer Mandrake Root. My favourite from MK I is however released in 1969 on the album called Deep Purple and called April. The same year Deep Purple changes their line-up and they are to release In Rock in 1970. The big bang of Deep Purple. The Black Knight is one the scene for all to hear, and see.
So many have fell in love with their music and still are, in love. Purple are still rocking. Ritchie Blackmore too. At concerts when his white guitar splits the night and creates an almost spiritual experience it rises up from his progfolk, medieaval style of music he plays these days.
One man, in black, going his own way, always letting his creativity come up with great melodies. Still standing.
Millions have learned to play guitar from the monster riff from Smoke on the water, with that spectacular story only reality can provide. The song is, of course, included on the best live record ever, Made in Japan, released in 1972. With outstanding guitar work from R. B. The same album rated as number two on the proto-prog top 100 list at
www.progarchives.com
Many guitarists are today living from playing or trying to become professional musician or just dream about becoming one like their source inspiration, Ritchie Blackmore.
So, to celebrate Mr. Blackmore who rose from the fab times of late 60..tees and the fact that it is 40 years since Deep Purple recorded and released Shades of Deep Purple in 2008 we have collected some professional musicians, some struggling to get there and some dreamers from 5 different countries to celebrate the fab 5 from 1968, and especially Ritchie Blackmore as a true child of his time a wonderful and influential time in music history! And hard to label. You might also ask: Do we have to label everything? No we don..t, we may choose to simply enjoy. Put a mark around May 11th in your calender, not only in 2008. But every year and let it be a day dedicated to music.
Ole Svela, founder of www.blackmoresnight.no and
www.myspace.com/blackmorenorway
Thank you to all involved, the music lovers you can hear on the cd, to John and Sue and to all my friends and a very special thank you from the bottom of my heart to my close family who have put up with me and my music discussions and all the hours of loud music! And of course, Stian thank you! To Mark Colton from the great band Credo for really helping out in UK. Jim Jacobsen for being there. To Graeme Duffin for mastering. To Record Heaven for advice when we started up the prosess. See you all at a concert! Music is healing, health and joy.
Also thanks to: Illustrator Pete Brentnall. Tormod Tørresdal, Sigurd Jacobsen, Jan Helgen, Morten Risanger. Lars Helle for progressive input for some years now.
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