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"Windows"
was Jon's fourth experiment at merging elements of rock and classical
music, and was recorded live during June 1974. Jon had been asked
by German festival organisers to perform a special concert in
Munich, and got together with conductor Eberhard Schoener to compose
a new piece especially for the evening. In fact, two works were
performed. WINDOW comprised three movements, including a reworked
section from his earlier album GEMINI SUITE. The second piece,
CONTINUO ON BACH, saw Jon and Eberhard having his stab at finishing
a composition which had been left uncompleted upon Bach's death.
The piece had been put together for a German show the previous
year, but this was the first time it had been recorded.
The
Munich Chamber Opera Orchestra performed alongside Jon Lord, fellow
Deep Purple players David Coverdale (vocals) and Glenn Hughes
(bass), and a host of rock luminaries including Ray Fenwick, Pete
York, Tony Ashton, and others - with Eberhard Schoener on moog.
Windows
is at times a demanding listen, but the ever-changing musical
textures, and the sheer quality of the performances, have delighted
and intrigued listeners for twenty five years now.
 The
original gatefold album was deleted back in the late seventies,
and is now a very collectable artifact. This exclusive 25th anniversary
reissue will be welcomed by fans everywhere, especially in the
UK where it has never been issued on CD. The CD has been cut from
the original quarter inch Abbey Road masters for the best possible
sound quality while the 12 page colour booklet carries detailed
notes, plus contemporary cuttings and memorabilia.
The
CD can be ordered from the dpas
online store.
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