Deep Purple - From Morse to McBride: How 'Portable Door' Shapes Deep Purple’s Legacy
May 20, 2024
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Brendon Snyder discusses the new Deep Purple single 'Portable Door' and their legacy. Topics include band dynamics, evolution of sound, interpretation of song lyrics, and upcoming album with a new guitarist.
Deep Purple's legacy thrives through lineup changes, allowing for musical growth and diversity.
Simon McBride's entry as guitarist brings fresh perspectives and expectations for Deep Purple's future.
Deep Purple's musical evolution embraces genres like jazz rock and funk while maintaining their signature sound.
Deep dives
Deep Purple's Evolution in Band Members
Deep Purple's history of changing band members has been a consistent theme, allowing for flexibility and growth within the group. The podcast highlighted how different lineups have brought in unique influences, with each member leaving their mark on the band's sound.
Transition from Steve Morse to Simon McBride
The transition from Steve Morse to Simon McBride was discussed, reflecting on Morse's departure due to personal reasons. Simon McBride's introduction as the new guitarist brought a fresh perspective to the band, with expectations of his impact on future compositions and performances.
Exploration of Deep Purple's Sound
The podcast delved into Deep Purple's musical style evolution, touching on their ability to mix various genres like jazz rock and elements of funk in their compositions. The band's willingness to explore new musical territories while staying true to their signature sound was a key point of discussion.
Reflection on Deep Purple's Recent Albums
The discussion centered around Deep Purple's recent albums, particularly emphasizing the high quality of their music post-'Rapture of the Deep' and 'Bananas.' The podcast highlighted the band's continued growth and creativity in their later releases, showcasing a distinct improvement in their material.
Expectations for Deep Purple's New Album
Anticipation for Deep Purple's upcoming album was a focal point, looking forward to Simon McBride's contributions and hoping for a continuation of the band's musical exploration. The discussion hinted at the album's potential uniqueness and the excitement surrounding the band's future creative endeavors.
Deep Purple - The transition from Steve Morse to Simon McBride’s 'Portable Door' plus 50 Years of Rock
In this episode I am joined by Brendon Snyder where we talk about the new Deep Purple single 'Portable Door' and discuss our personal journeys to Deep Purple and how we feel each line up of the band has moved their musical legacy forward.
