Sunday afternoon, what else could be better than clicking over to youtube.com and grab some very rare drum treasures.
And i found something for you!
The video shows Ian Paice of Deep Purple, playing his famous Drum-Solo in the song “The Mule” during DP’s “Machine Head” Tour in 1972. It’s still spectacular!
This solo changed everything!
When i first heard this kind of solo on Deep Purple’s “Made in Japan” Album i couldn’t believe my ears.
Ian Paice’s Speed, Power, Dynamic and Taste is something i often miss when i listen to young drummers.
It’s no question that Ian Paice became a big influence – maybe the biggest influence – for me. I still can’t get enough of his drumming.
Great technique and control!
Note how Ian Paice is controlling his sticks! This is how Stick Control works when you practiced enough ;)
His technique is fantastic, Ian flips through the single strokes and doubles like crazy!
Ian Paice kick-ass Drum Solo!
I guess this video was taken from the “Deep Purple – Live in Concert 72/73″ DVD. A thousand thanks to EMI Electrola for releasing this raw diamond.
The sound quality (not to speak about the camera) is no state-of-the-art, but who would expect that from such an old tape.
Take a couple of minutes and have fun with Ian Paice, his Solos really changed the world in those times:
More information about Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice!
Ian Paice is left-handed and plays “the other way round”, but because he is well-educated both hands can do the same. Ian Paice plays matched grip.
In the video the band performes “The Mule” which is a song dedicated to the drummer and first released on the “Fireball” studio album in 1971. The long Drum-Solo only appears in the live versions.
It’s the “Mark 2″ line-up of Deep Purple, on stage are Jon Lord (organ), Roger Glover (bass), Ian Gillan (vocals), Ian Paice (drums) and Ritchie Blackmore (guitar).
Also listen to the “Made in Japan” Live Album which is another milestone and/or get the DVD “Deep Purple – Live in Concert 72/73″ which contains more antique versions of Deep Purple’s “Machine Head” Tour.
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Last not least i want to thank “Fragellant” for posting Ian’s Solo on youtube.com.
Search youtube for more motion pictures of Ian Paice and check out “Deep Purple’s official website” (Yes, they’re still alive and kicking!).
Thanks for your interest.
Best rock and roll drummer ever , tecnic , speed and the most important , very clean . Thanks Ian becouse i lorn so much from you . I star lisen to your druming back in Cuba in 1970 , and even now , i keep lorning from you . And not just me , all the drummers in Cuba got something from you druming . Thank you so much !!!!!!!!
hi
im a 14 year old drummer and i really want to know how to play “child in time-deep purple” but i just couldent figure out some of the parts and i couldent find tabs anywhere…
To understand Ian’s drumparts and to play it like the master it’s really important to take drum lessons. Ian Paice is a well educated drummer himself – he ever was. You should go looking for a good teacher, one who is able to teach you score reading, stick control and all that classical stuff. In fact, that’s what i always recommend, not only for Deep Purple fans…
“Child in time” is really a complicated song. When you can play Child in time you are also able to play most of existing rocksongs: There is the silent beginning with the tasteful drum fills, a halftime groove that’s getting louder and heavier together with Ian Gillan’s spectacular screaming, the heavy “bolero” part that leads into the up tempo guitar solo. When you play that guitar solo part, remember that it’s a shuffle/triplet-groove…
I recommend the live record “Made in Japan” which features some of the best versions that Purple ever recorded. The drum sound is also excellent. The album is a perfect source for inspiration for drummers.
Yea ,I used to listen to Purple”s Drummer back in the day,along with Mitchell,Alldrige,Bonzo,Baker,Krupa,Bellson(however you spell it),Rich,all the Greats,some how Id love to get noticed as my spelling isnt great coming from a Doctor”s son ,,Me M.H.C. Mark Hudson Clayton .but I am on U-Tube but I aint rich by any means. Ive beeen in bands that opened for Pantera ,Celtic Frost,Man-O-War,so-on-so-forth,,etc..but if any one looking for a drummer the only way to see a couple of my “Solo”s is to go to “Broadcast youre self”(U-Tube).Then simply type in “drumsaviour”and I have 3 Clips ,My # is 602-446-6963 any time Im free to travel any where and can Play any thing that has some real Kick-ass Material.. Thank you for youre time .. M.H.C….