The song wasn't recorded in a fancy studio. In December 1971, Deep Purple arrived in , intending to record their album Machine Head at the Montreux Casino using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio . However, during a Frank Zappa concert, a fan fired a flare gun into the ceiling, burning the casino to the ground .
“Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water' changed my musical direction... I traded my Merle [Haggard] for Terry's Deep Purple... and dove into rock and roll.” deep_purple_smoke_on_the_water_audio
"Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple is legendary for its simple yet powerful riff, but the story behind its audio production is as chaotic as the fire that inspired it. The song wasn't recorded in a fancy studio
: The "guitar" sound is actually reinforced by Jon Lord’s Hammond C3 organ , which he played through a distorted Marshall amplifier to mimic the texture of Blackmore’s Fender Stratocaster. Human Perspectives “Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water' changed my
Music fans often recall the song as a turning point in their musical journey.
: Unlike many rock riffs that use standard power chords, Blackmore played this using parallel fourths , plucking the strings with his fingers rather than a pick to get a sharper, more distinct "snap".
“Everything teen, wannabe guitarist learned how to play “Smoke on the Water”.”
The song wasn't recorded in a fancy studio. In December 1971, Deep Purple arrived in , intending to record their album Machine Head at the Montreux Casino using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio . However, during a Frank Zappa concert, a fan fired a flare gun into the ceiling, burning the casino to the ground .
“Deep Purple's 'Smoke on the Water' changed my musical direction... I traded my Merle [Haggard] for Terry's Deep Purple... and dove into rock and roll.”
"Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple is legendary for its simple yet powerful riff, but the story behind its audio production is as chaotic as the fire that inspired it.
: The "guitar" sound is actually reinforced by Jon Lord’s Hammond C3 organ , which he played through a distorted Marshall amplifier to mimic the texture of Blackmore’s Fender Stratocaster. Human Perspectives
Music fans often recall the song as a turning point in their musical journey.
: Unlike many rock riffs that use standard power chords, Blackmore played this using parallel fourths , plucking the strings with his fingers rather than a pick to get a sharper, more distinct "snap".
“Everything teen, wannabe guitarist learned how to play “Smoke on the Water”.”