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Interesting to see a live performance by Mk. IV... moreCast
(Credited cast) | Tommy Bolin | ... | Himself |
| David Coverdale | ... | Himself |
| Glenn V. Hughes III | ... | Himself |
| Jon Lord | ... | Himself |
| Ian Paice | ... | Himself |
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...but DAMN, Deep Purple sounds tired here. They had clearly come to the end of the line, even if they didn't realize it just yet. Late six-string whiz kid Tommy Bolin has been reviled simply because he had the gargantuan responsibility of replacing Ritchie Blackmore, and he does play a few (probably heroin-related) bum notes in this film, but he's not the only one. In fact, Glenn Hughes deserves most of the credit for making the band sound so ragged; his bass lines are indifferent and his shrieking vocals are downright terrible(he was capable of much better than this). "Rises Over Japan" was originally filmed for television, so it's short--just five songs. 'Smoke On the Water' is a little weak, but passable("Frank ZAPPER and the Mothers," David Coverdale bellows in the first verse!). The slightly spooky 'You Keep On Moving' is probably the best number, and it's followed up by an okay rendition of the majestic 'Burn'. 'Love Child' features a great, sleazy cock-rock riff and a nice keyboard solo from Jon Lord, but the song drags on way too long. The Mk. IV lineup of Purple concludes with a lackluster 'Highway Star', which leaves the viewer with no doubt as to why this version of the band is not remembered very fondly. Lord covers admirably for the funky Bolin on the classical runs of 'Burn' and 'Highway Star'(which Bolin could have played correctly, I'm sure, but Blackmore/Lord-style classicism just wasn't his bag), but even the veteran keyboardist sounds more or less uninspired. The only member who plays with any real conviction here is drummer Ian Paice. Bottom line: interesting if you're a hardcore Purple fan. Everyone else, avoid.