: Presented in 16:9 Wide Screen format with DTS Digital Surround . DEEP PURPLE Montreux 1996 reviews - Prog Archives
: "Fireball," "Ted the Mechanic," "Black Night," and a version of "Fools" from the Fireball album that is rarely performed live. Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 2006
Often titled They All Came Down to Montreux , this 40th-anniversary headline show is widely considered the superior release in terms of production and length. Deep Purple Live at Montreux (DVD-9 DVD-5 NTSC)
This set captures the band during the Purpendicular tour, marking a revitalized era with guitarist shortly after he joined the lineup.
The DVD collection typically highlights the band's legendary connection to the Swiss festival, with the most common physical release featuring the 1996 performance (and 2000 bonus tracks) or the 2006 "They All Came Down to Montreux" anniversary show. The "DVD-9 / DVD-5" specification refers to the disc capacity: the main concert is usually on a high-capacity Dual Layer (DVD-9) to maintain high bitrates, while bonus materials may sit on a Single Layer (DVD-5). Deep Purple: Live at Montreux 1996 : Presented in 16:9 Wide Screen format with
: Sourced from analogue videotape, the transfer is 1.33:1 (Full Frame). Critics from MichaelDVD note the image is soft with some motion trails, but praise the DTS 5.1 and LPCM Stereo audio options for their clarity.
: The second disc (DVD-5) usually contains a 10-song set from the London Hard Rock Cafe , offering a raw, "bar band" energy that contrasts with the grand festival stage. This set captures the band during the Purpendicular
: The band is described as "in top form," showcasing Morse's interplay with keyboardist Jon Lord . Reviewers from Sea of Tranquility highlight the "scorching" versions of "Highway Star" and "Perfect Strangers" from the bonus 2000 set.
