Pictures of Home

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About Pictures of Home

Pictures of Home is a song by the British hard rock group Deep Purple, from their 1972 album Machine Head. It begins with a drum introduction by Ian Paice and features a fast-paced, driving guitar riff and bass line with several instrumental solos.


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1972
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Somebody's shouting
Up at a mountain
Only my own words return
Nobody's out there
It's a deception
When will I ever learn?

I'm alone here
With emptiness eagles and snow
Unfriendliness chilling my body
And whispering pictures of home

Wondering blindly
How can they find me
Maybe they don't even know
My body is shaking
Anticipating
The call of the black footed crow

I'm alone here
With emptiness eagles and snow
Unfriendliness chilling my body
And taunting with pictures of home

Here in this prison
Of my own making
Year after day I have grown
Into a hero
But there's no worship
Where have they hidden my throne?

I'm alone here
With emptiness eagles and snow
Unfriendliness chilling my body
And screaming out pictures of home

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Deep Purple

Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. They are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members claimed that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre. They were once listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the globe's loudest band", and have sold over 100 million albums worldwide, including 7.5 million certified units in the US. Deep Purple were ranked number 22 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock programme. more »

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Written by: IAN GILLAN, IAN PAICE, JON LORD, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER GLOVER

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12 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Pictures of Home" is a song by the English rock band Deep Purple from their sixth studio album called "Machine Head." This album is frequently listed as one of the most influential for hard rock and heavy metal genres.
Release Year
The song, along with the entire "Machine Head" album, was released in the year 1972, during the period of Deep Purple's most definitive lineup, often referred to as 'Mark II'.
Band Members
The main musicians that performed "Pictures of Home" are Ian Gillan (vocals), Ritchie Blackmore (guitar), John Lord (keyboards), Roger Glover (bass guitar), and Ian Paice (drums).
Concert Staple
"Pictures of Home" has been a regular part of Deep Purple's live concerts over the years. However, the song was not performed live until almost twenty years after its studio recording.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the band's feeling of homesickness while they were on tour. It particularly depicts the band's longing for the English countryside, their "picture of home."
Song Writers
The song was written by all five members of Deep Purple, further underlining the band's integral collaborative songwriting process.
Opening Instrumental
"Pictures of Home" opens with an urgent instrumental section, defined by Ritchie Blackmore's soaring guitar riffs and Jon Lord's atmospheric organ work. This part has been seen as reflecting the band's urgency to return home.
Drumming Technique
The introductory drum pattern, played by Ian Paice, is often commended for its technical precision and speed. Paice himself has noted that the opening drum solo was inspired by a Big Jim Sullivan drum pattern.
Sound Engineering
"Machine Head," including "Pictures of Home," is known for its innovative sound engineering. It was recorded using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, a portable recording studio built into a truck.
Critic Reception
"Pictures of Home" continues to receive excellent reviews from music critics and fans alike, with particular praise directed at its intricate instrumentals and the visceral emotion of its lyrics.
Modern Recognition
Despite not being one of the most well-known songs on the "Machine Head" album, "Pictures of Home" has gained more recognition in recent years. In 2012, it was included in the setlist of the band's "Machine Head" 40th-anniversary tour.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Pictures of Home" has been covered by several artists, reflecting its enduring impact and influence on the hard rock genre.

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