Concerto for Group and Orchestra
Deep Purple · 1969
78 min · 5 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A bold fusion of classical orchestration and hard rock energy that transcends traditional genre boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic extended musical explorations
- dramatic shifts in intensity
- immersive orchestral and group fusion
- cathartic crescendos and releases
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek quick, instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 1, 1969, 'Concerto for Group and Orchestra' arrived as Deep Purple's third studio album, showcasing their ambitious expansion into classical music. Following the commercial success of their previous album 'Shades of Deep Purple,' this project marked a significant artistic shift, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and establishing the band's reputation for musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Led Zeppelin· Black Sabbath· Rainbow
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wring That Neck 12:50
- 2 Child in Time 12:27
- 3 Concerto for Group and Orchestra: I. Moderato – Allegro 19:05
- 4 Concerto for Group and Orchestra: II. Andante 19:00
- 5 Concerto for Group and Orchestra: III. Vivace – Presto 15:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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