The second visit to Japan in 1973 marked the end of the “glorious second period” and was also memorable for the riots at the Nippon Budokan. On the second day, an audience album of DEEP PURPLE’s first Nagoya performance has been released. Having followed the entire career of Ritchie Blackmore and DEEP PURPLE, we have introduced many titles from this 1973 tour. Let’s organize it simply here. June 23: Hiroshima City Public Hall “LIVE IN HIROSHIMA” June 24: Nagoya City Public Hall [This work] & “LIVE IN NAGOYA” June 25: Nippon Budokan “BUDOKAN 1973” June 26: Nippon Budokan (cancelled) June 27: Osaka Welfare Pension Hall “OSAKA 1973 1ST NIGHT” June 29: Osaka Welfare Pension Hall “”THE END”” In this way, we are introducing live albums from all dates. Among them, this work is an audience album of “June 24, 1973: Nagoya City Public Hall”. As mentioned above, the CD “LIVE IN NAGOYA” was also released on this day, but this work is a different recording. It is a famous recording known for its previously released titles such as “THE STORY OF LOSER”. This traditional recording has a wonderful vintage sound. What is most wonderful is the solid musical sound. “THE STORY OF LOSER” had a harsh sound with hiss noise, but this work clears up quickly and the musical sound itself stands out. The closeness is overwhelming, and while vacuum-packing the enthusiasm of the first Nagoya, the details of each instrument are vividly dominated. Although it is not the type that can be called “like a sound board” overall, the closeness of the musical sound and the solid feeling are comparable to line recording. Although Ritchie Blackmore’s sound changes depending on the era, the beauty of the 1973 sound is clearly conveyed. In addition to “THE STORY OF LOSER”, there was a CD that was distorted with flashy equalization, but the master we obtained this time is much more natural. As expected, it is not as good as the famous album “LIVE IN NAGOYA”, and the high notes are slightly distorted, but it is a live album that fully feels the greatness of the original recording. The first Nagoya performance depicted with that quality is also vintage. The tension is completely different from the first visit to Japan, but the band, which is in a countdown state towards the end, seems to savor each song. Ian Gillan seems to be in a bit of a difficult position, such as getting stuck in the song and becoming vocalless for a moment in “Highway Star”, but his powerful singing voice sounds like a different person every time the band reunites. On the other hand, Richie is in good form, and the intro and solo of “Smoke On The Water” are full of song. At the beginning of “Strange Kind Of Woman”, he plays a snappy game with Ian Paice, and also shows off a flowing solo in the middle. The exchange with Gillan is a little short, but Gillan’s shout here is also intense. Jon Lord is even more struggling. In the highlight of the live performance, “Child In Time,” he entangles with Richie and Pace, and in the middle part, he roars a tone that even reminds you of nobility. “Lazy” also starts with a majestic introduction, and then it’s light and groovy. Richie also fights back with a sharp phrase. And then the 20-minute “Space Truckin'”… After all, these two are the core of DEEP PURPLE, and their performances are played one after another, making you realize that they are the core of DEEP PURPLE. DEEP PURPLE have returned to the land of “MADE IN JAPAN” that brought them glory. This is a live album that records their first Nagoya performance, which was a countdown to the end, but still shone brightly. Although it is a somewhat maniac one, this is also a valuable “Mark II in Japan”. Live at Nagoya-shi Kokaido, Nagoya, Japan 24th June 1973 (75:43) 1. Intro. 2. Highway Star 3. Smoke On The Water 4. Strange Kind Of Woman 5. Child In Time 6. Lazy 7. Drum Solo 8. The Mule 9. Space Truckin’ 10. Black Night Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Ian Gillan – Vocal Roger Glover – Bass Jon Lord Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums