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Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head

2002 · 100 min

A warm, inside look at musicians dissecting their own riffs and memories, equal parts craft lesson and nostalgic hang.

Directed by: Matthew Longfellow
Genres: Music, Documentary
Starring: Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover

Overview: This musical biography tells the story of the making of Deep Purple's classic album "Machine Head. Exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, John Lord and Ian Paice take us through a track by track making of the album. The performers demonstrate riffs & licks from the songs and explain the genesis of the songwriting. Also included are featured songs, archive footage of Deep Purple in concert, including American footage of "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'", TV performances and promotional videos, more.

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Directed by: Matthew Longfellow
Genres: Music, Documentary
Starring: Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover

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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
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Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: music
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memory
friendship
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Places: workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
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Runtime: 100 min
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