Deep Purple - Live in Belgium (August 1969) 

The pentatonic minor blues and major scales are the perfect simple framework for improvisation. Ritchie uses them as his structural template on the neck from which he can stretch out into the Aeolian mode, the Major Scale, the Dorian Mode, the Mixolydian and more, and then back again, intermingling all the way. The basis is the blues but he stretches it to the limit. So does John Lord, he does precisely the same but because of the layout of keyboards he is able to utilise chromatics in his lines much more readily so there is more fluidity to his phrasing. The juxtaposition and interplay between Ritchie and John is what made Deep Purple such an incredible force on stage. All held together in time and space by the most inventive drummer of his generation, Ian Paice, who swings and rocks as easily as moving water. You won’t hear anything like this today. It’s rock with a jazz mentality.

Ritchie Blackmore is mesmorising here. He is playing rock, blues and jazz all-in-one solo. Probably the greatest guitar player since Hendrix, Clapton, beck and the rest. Honestly? They cannot touch him, not even Hendrix. This is a master class of muscle talent and should be savoured for All people who love music and genius. All of the band members are master's of there instruments

Blackmore is the greatest. i was 13 in 1975 and got my first 2 albums as a gift Machine Head and Made in Japan. I will never tire of Blackmore.

That ES-335 plus treble booster and an AC30 is one of the best rock tones ever. His clean playing even at shredding speeds is unbeatable. There was no-one doing anything like this. Malmsteen, Van halen, Vai, McLaughlin and et al. can all pack their bags as far as I am concerned!

Blackmore sweep picking in 1969 LEGEND

Seriously we need a time- machine to go back to these concerts 🤘✌️🎸

🎸Blackmore is the king of rock n roll improvisation... one of a kind! or rather, Deep Purple was the king of improvisation.🎸🥁🎹🎼

Да! Уже в 69 и году зарождался неповторимый стиль музыки DP. Это были готовые музыканты,хотя ещё совсем молодые. Не мудрено, что в 69 м они уже пробовали играть с симфонический оркестром!Я с их музыкой познакомился только в 1972 году и слушаю до сих пор! Всем привет и наилучшие пожелания! Юрий. РОССИЯ! Великий Новгород!

These guys are the best thing to walk the planet in terms of their live performances 🎹🎹🎹🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🎤🎤🎤

Such a perfect playing band on every instrument

Mandrake Root is one of my favorite Deep Purple numbers. Jon Lord's, Ritchie Blackmore's and Ian Paice's overall performance and solos on this recording are simply MIND BLOWING.

Blackmore, Lord and Paice are three of the finest musicians to ever be recorded.

Gosh! 50 years ago! Still masterpiece.

A master class of guitar from Blackmore Live in Belgium Aug 1969 sweep picking, shredding, improv, Blackmore snake charmer scale and for a juxtaposition halfway across the world Hendrix is playing Woodstock

In just over a month from this, Deep Purple would record the live "Concerto for Group and Orchestra" at Royal Albert Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. That was Ian Gillan and Roger Glover's debut on a Deep Purple album (Their only earlier recorded contribution had been vocals/bass for the single "Hallelujah", released a few weeks before this footage was shot). Their first studio album with this line-up was "In Rock", released in June of 1970.

Lord is my all time favorite 🎹

I love this band and have for 50 years. I listen to the Machine Head CD often while driving. Each member is amongst the best in the world. John Lord, Rest In Peace.....He is what gave them their distinctive sound....

Deep purple best live band ever

Richie was really on his game here. And that sound, can't beat it!

Questi sono i Deep Purple!!! La miglior live-band della storia del rock!

The band would not have been complete without Roger on bass and Ian on vocals. Together, those five were the true godfathers of heavy metal.

Даже если отключить звук, огромное удовольствие смо треть на этих парней, любят то, что делают, наслаждаются каждым звуком, а какая сыгранность! Восторг, восторг.и ещё раз восторг!

Que gran guitarrista Ritchie! Super🙌🏼

MARK II BEST LINEUP of all. Totally together, tight as, Gillan superb vocalist, didn't get any better. Excellent video footage!

Perfect blend of free jamming and dynamic heaviness

Wow I’m speechless as I haven’t seen this record before! Master class! Thanks for sharing!

Very beginning of the DP MKII. Incredible! 100% improvisations and fantastic experiments, highest harmony, passion and virtuosity, the process of giving birth to new music in action. They speak on Universe language. DP MKII - Best band in music's history!

In the beginning many different guitarists and bands were pushing the realm of rock to a new dimension. Some heavy, progressive, free flow, jazzy, whatever... But it took true musicians to explore the unknown. Deep Purple were one ☝️ of those many musical innovators and explorers. Thank You for capturing that moment in history and sharing!!! Oh what a musical joy...

This song (Hard Road) was on the B-Side of their Kentucky Woman 45. Listened to it many times over. Great to see and hear this live version - most excellent!

Good grief..a TV editor who actually knew which instrument was making which noise...a rare thing indeed...the purps at their best

The best guitarist ever!!!!!!!

Amazing Ritchie! Perhaps the most complete guitarist of his time, in my opinion.

they played their instruments back then! And Purple were upper crust soloists and this much improv was a normal night for them. So many un-recorded performances that were great and never duplicated.

What a great performance!

Blackmore was never a mediocre player. On was not only famous for smoke on the water. He was a trail blazer. Obviously you don't know much. He was playing guitar in the 70s like no oneself did.

Ух ты, класс,спасибо за видео.Ритчик великолепен, играет так, что сам балдеет,Лорд,Пейс, браво !Такие молодые, такие красавцы, талантищи!!!!! Жизнь не справедлива, они должны быть вечно молодыми и творить свои шедевры, приносить людям радость.Как жаль,все в прошлом!

Rolling Stones and Deep Purple Forever ☮️

Amazing! Brazil loves Deep Purple!

I tell folks that i was born six days after Woodstock but to learn of this mind-blowing performance two days closer to my birth on the 24th featuring Ritchie Blackmore, my 1st favorite Strat player of my 70s childhood, is truly mind-blowing... WOW!

I'm so glad to see this masterpiece just published. It's awesome look those genius play like angels. Blackmore is the best guitar in the world and Jon Lord, ¡oh Lord! Resumiendo que me encanta Deep Purple y este video es maravilloso, un Mark II recién extrenado y haciendo virguerías. :-) Ian Paice is the most trusted baterist ever. I love them.

I was 13 in 1968 when they formed, and saw them live in 72 73, awesome band. I’m happy that these videos are coming out!

Took the Rock world too long until after John Lord had passed to honor DP in the Rock n Roll HOF Sad still love their music🥲❤️

Боже, как давно это было, помнит только мутной реки вода. Время когда радость меня любила больше не вернуть ни за что, никогда. Кайфую от Пэпл! Это мастера своего дела и настоящие люди, которые любят музыку и живут ею и для неё! Одни из лучших. Царствие небесное Джону Лорду. Остальным здоровья и благополучия!

Even in 1969 they were so damn good!

Mark2 в начале славных дел!). Процесс пошёл!) Браво!!!👍💜

I like the way he sounds through that 335. Classic!

Omg! Ian Paice is one bad ass drummer!

dont think i have ever seen ritchie play with such speed and passion beyond this .

I haven't ever seen this video, this is the first time I've ever seen anyone from that era do sweeps like that before. Only person other than him I've seen was some early Les paul stuff, this is truly amazing 👏

That was a sweet piece of Purple footage. Reading some comments, Blackmore certainly is highlighted, but don’t overlook Ian Paice or Jon Lord. Technique, speed and musical quality also inhabit them. It’s unusual to see Ian Gillan take a back seat, Roger Glover keeps a solid baseline, but this overall 24+ minute instrumental is great to watch for anyone who likes Deep Purple and all the move impressive since it’s over 50 years old and when MK II lineup was relatively new. Back to Blackmore, his playing is terrific and one can see he’s enjoying it.

Incredibilmente fantastici

Such a brilliant guitarist with a brilliant tone. He attacks the guitar:) Ritchie Blackmore is an icon of 70s classic rock music.

God bless this dude! Really Good Shit! Classic DP, will always rule. Last of the greatest rock and roll bands

Noch nie gesehen. Ich bin in 4 monaten, exakt am 1.august 2024 63 jahre alt. Aber dieses konzert habe ich noch nie gesehen. Danke yt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE GREATEST BAND EVER!

LEGENDS

Great improv.This line up came alive Live!

Ritchie Blackmore, 1969, basically inventing modern shredding and sweep picking

I grew up with dp I knew he was great thanks to my older brother, thanks to u tube I really didn't know how good Richie and John lord we're so good together, they were amazing

First time ever I've seen Ian Paice use traditionel grip - 7:53 - cool, and he plays jazz and it swings!

WOW 1969, the year of my 1st birthday! You, Deep Purple Rock sooo much! Thanx Yous for Your music, Awesome!

This must be one of the very first gigs of the Mk 2 line up . Blackmore smiling and laughing ! They were having the time of their lives .

I am Albertus Heru W. I'm come from Indonesia. I am very diehard to Deep Purple. I like the band from Mark-1 to Mark-3..

That August is been finally found for Slow Rock Bands !

Happy birthday Mr Blackmore !

Oh my nothing beats these guys the best 🎤🥁🎸🎹

Каждый из них уникален и бесподобен!

Tecnica sopraffina il lato distintivo dei Deep Purple mark2!!!!

Ritchie Blackmore el mejor guitarrista k he escuchado nadie lo supera

And there we have it the greatest rock band Ever

Deep Purple super good luck

Got to see Purple around '68 in Seattle, Eagles Auditorium.

The general public only thinks of Clapton, Beck and Page when talking of the greats of that era. They rarely mention Blackmore's name. Same with Alvin Lee and Rory G.

Mk2 in its best! Thanks for the video!

One of the first taped performances of Ritchie with the 69 Strat (midway point) on which he'd write SOTW.....legend has it that Strat met its end as a RB 'smashed' guitar in Boston on a night RB had too much JB in his gut..... great guitar~/Greater Guitarist!

Deep Purple is a awesome group, very talented.

AMAZING!! Thanks so much, I will be watching this a lot.🍻✌

3:27 thats so crazy to see in 1969

THE HISTORY OF ROCK ☆☆☆☆☆

I feel the FUTURE here...

貴重な映像と音源の公開ありがとうございます。楽しませて頂きました。

Amazing.....

Wring That Neck: 0:13 Ian Paice's drum solo/Paint It Black: 10:19 Mandrake Root: 14:13

50年以上前の映像と音楽なのに、引きこまれるほど素晴らしい演奏。

Glover without the facial hair! Vintage Purple. Great footage, thanks!

Дякую автору!💝 такі відео неоціненні! Здається,ВСІ живі,але нажаль...- ...JON R.I.P ♥. DP THE BEST!!!💜 From 2020 💙💛✌

How come I have never seen this before !!!!!!!thought ive seen just about everything of Mark 2 lineup the only one I consider to be deep purple. So thanks for uploading

In the beginning of a legend 💙💙💙

Deep purple el Dios del rock and Roll...🔥 Y del metal.. 🔥 🖤

Great live performance.

Splendido !!! Grazie !

Fantastic!

величайший концерт

DP-Эталон!

Funalmente un bel video dei primi anni e sopprattutto non rovinato dai video montaggi che non sono nemmeno a tempo di musica, Grande!!

Thank you.

Ritchie Blackmore was/is AWESOME!!🎸Deep Purple was Awesome! Saw them twice in Chicagoland in da early 70s! Only Led Zep back then were that good! Just a great 5 piece Rock Band-all 5!

Amazing Concert Already! in Purple's 1969

Blackmoore uno dei migliori chitarristi ha reso celebri i Deep Purple.

Super GREAT!!!! Love!!! Thank You!!!