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The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Deep Purple's Malaysia date sole SEA stop on tour
HAVING written one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever, Deep Purple are assured of its place in rock history. But the pioneering hard rock outfit is not about to rest on its laurels or legacy afforded by classic tunes such as Smoke on the Water with the annoucement of its latest tour. Malaysian fans are in luck as the band will be performing at Mega Star Arena on Nov 23, which is the band's only stop in Southeast Asia. Formed in London in 1968, Deep Purple released countless classic albums including Fireball, In Rock and Perfect Strangers, all of which have been cited as major influences by major artistes such as Metallica and even, Oasis! But it is the 1972 release which cemented the band's stature as genuine heavy hitters when Smoke on the Water became a monster hit worldwide – lest it be forgotten, this was before the convenience of streaming and the internet. Smoke on the Water is a tale of the band's misadventures when it decamped to a Swiss resort to lay down tracks for a new long player, only for fire to jettison those well-laid plans. What happened next was recounted in that famous song and the resulting album - Machine Head - that cemented its reputation as one of the planet's hardest rocking bands. Fast forward a few decades and the band is still rocking and touring hard despite numerous line-up changes that included the loss of founding member John Lord in 2012. But fret not as Deep Purle's trademark hard rock sound will still be delivered with all the groove and enthusiasm of men half their age! Tickets for Deep Purple Live In Malaysia will go live on July 30 at noon. The ticket prices ranges from RM359 to RM2,099, with the exclusive benefits of lanyards and official posters for Royal Twin Seat ticket holders.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Stranger Things' Season 5 trailer: Will the monster fall to this iconic 1970s metal anthem?
The wait is over! A new teaser for the eagerly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things , premiering on Netflix on November 26, was unveiled on Wednesday, July 16. And as the trailer had implied, the final season of 'Stranger Things' promises to turn fans' world ' upside down ' (pun intended!). Heavy Metal Meets Hawkins In a bold musical shift, the teaser breaks away from the 1980s playlist the show is known for. Instead, it features a stirring rendition of Child in Time, one of Deep Purple's most iconic songs from the 1970 album In Rock. Although Stranger Things is firmly rooted in the '80s, this choice from the early '70s is intentional and powerful. The version used in the trailer appears to blend new orchestral layers—strings and synths—with the original vocals of Ian Gillan. Variety reported that while the instrumental backbone has been altered with modern elements, the intense high-pitched delivery still echoes Deep Purple's legendary sound. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Operations Management Finance Leadership Data Analytics Data Science healthcare Degree Design Thinking Digital Marketing Data Science Healthcare Project Management others MBA Artificial Intelligence Technology Others PGDM Public Policy MCA Product Management Cybersecurity CXO Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Music As A Weapon In a particularly striking scene from the teaser, Joe Keery's character, Steve Harrington—who is portrayed as an employee at the powerful WSQK radio station—seems to be using the thunderous track as a means of defense. The trailer hints that the 50,000-watt broadcast of the explosive metal anthem may be deployed as a sonic weapon to combat the monstrous threats that have taken over Hawkins . This creative decision to use music not just as ambiance but as a tactical tool elevates the drama and stakes of the final season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10년 발톱무좀, 정확히 6개월 걸렸습니다! (사실주의) 홈시네라이프 더 알아보기 Undo A Song With A Legacy First performed in 1969 and officially recorded later that year, Child in Time touches on the dread of nuclear warfare. It became one of Deep Purple's most celebrated pieces, especially after its extended performance in their 1972 live album Made in Japan, where it spanned more than 12 minutes. The song remained a staple of their live sets for over two decades, even as the band went through numerous lineup changes. The Final Battle Looms As the teaser reveals, Hawkins has been overrun by the sinister Upside Down, leaving the government powerless. The central group of characters—Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, Steve, Robin, Nancy, Jonathan, Joyce, and Hopper—come together one last time to destroy the Upside Down itself. In a tense moment, Mike gives the signal to ignite their plan, uttering a single word: "Burn".
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's That Bombastic Metal Song in the ‘Stranger Things 5' Trailer?
Metallica and the Eddie Munson character might be out of the picture in the fifth and final season of 'Stranger Things,' but judging by the show's latest trailer, released today, heavy metal most definitely is not. Amid now-familiar apocalyptic scenes with the show's cast, we hear a bombastic riff, buttressed by a symphonic arrangement and featuring high-pitched, operatic wailing that is a definitive example of the kind of heavy metal singing often referred to as 'air-raid siren.' More from Variety Roblox Launches New Licensing Platform With Lionsgate, Netflix, Sega and Kodansha as Founding Partners (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix Shares New Details of Philadelphia and Dallas Destinations to Open in Late 2025, Plans Third Venue in Las Vegas David Harbour Loved 'Stranger Things' at the Start but Then Began Asking: 'How Much More Story Is There?... You're Having to Play a Lot of the Same Beat' While the show takes place in the '80s, here they've broken with tradition: The song is one of the most popular tracks by the pioneering hard-rock band Deep Purple, 1970's 'Child in Time' from their pivotal album 'In Rock.' While much of the instrumental backing is apparently new — with lots of strings and synthesizers mostly obscuring the original's organ and guitars — the vocal does indeed appear to be Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, along with brief elements of the band's instrumental work. The song's deafening volume appears to be key to its use, as the trailer opens with the Steve Harrington character (Joe Keery, aka the musician Djo) cueing up a song at the 50,000-watt WSQK radio station, apparently planning to use it as a weapon against the monsters who are gearing up for yet another assault on the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana. Reps for Netflix and Deep Purple did not immediately respond to requests for comment or clarification. 'Child in Time' was one of the early epics of heavy metal, clocking in at nearly ten and a half minutes, with a soft opening (inspired by the song 'Bombay Calling' by the British band It's a Beautiful Day) that builds dramatically in intensity with each verse until the song bursts open with what functions as the chorus: a long, hummed melody that gets louder as Gillan's delivery grows to a full-throated, shrieking wail. The song then segues into a long, progressive-rock-style instrumental section centered around a long solo by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, before it returns to the quiet section. 'Child in Time,' with its lyrics evoking nuclear war, was first performed publicly by the band in the fall of 1969 and recorded that December, with the album, the band's fourth, being released in June of 1970. Deep Purple's pivotal 1972 live album, 'Made in Japan,' features an even longer version that clocks in at over 12 minutes; the song would be a centerpiece of the band's concerts for the next 25 years, even as the lineup constantly fluctuated. Gillan — whose trademark shriek is also present on the original 'Jesus Christ Superstar' album, in which he played the Jesus character — would become renowned for his sky-scraping wail. Yet the song is no small challenge for the singer, as he admitted to the Spanish radio channel RockFM in 2022. 'I always thought of 'Child in Time' not as a song but more like an Olympic event,' he said, when asked why he stopped performing the track. 'It was so challenging. But when I was young, it was effortless. So we got to the point when I got to about 38 years old, and it just didn't sound right. So I thought, 'Better not to do it badly. Better not to do it.' So it's been the same, and I never looked [back]. 'When I was 38, when I made that decision, I thought, 'My god. I'm nearly halfway through my life now,' and it made me think about the future. Do I want to be a singer for the rest of my life? Well, of course. I must. [But] I don't wanna just be known for this scream, as it was called; I don't wanna be screaming when I'm 80 years old or 70 years old. It's undignified. But here I am, at 77, and I'm still screaming — up to a point. But the control element and the elevation of that note is beyond me, to be honest.' Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch
