Watch Under Siege!

2008
1 Season

Under Siege! is a concert film released by Eagle Rock Entertainment that captures the iconic hard rock band, Deep Purple, in their element as they perform in front of a sold-out crowd at the Birmingham NEC Arena in 1993. The 107-minute film showcases Deep Purple's classic line-up, consisting of Ian Gillan on vocals, Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on keyboards, Roger Glover on bass, and Ian Paice on drums.

The film opens with an electrifying performance of "Highway Star", one of the band's signature songs. The stage is adorned with an impressive amount of equipment, including a large drum kit, a grand piano, and towering Marshall amplifiers. The band members appear to be in top form, playing with precision and enthusiasm. Gillan's trademark high-pitched scream and Blackmore's virtuosic guitar solos are on full display, as is Lord's impressive keyboard work. The concert is a high-energy affair from start to finish, with the band delivering hit after hit to the delight of the enthusiastic crowd.

Other standout performances in the film include "Black Night", "Perfect Strangers", and "Smoke on the Water", all of which are greeted with loud cheers and applause from the audience. The band's technical proficiency is on full display in the instrumental "The Well-Dressed Guitar", which features an extended solo from Blackmore that is sure to impress even the most seasoned guitar aficionados. The concert's encore includes a cover of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode", which is a fitting tribute to one of rock's greatest icons.

In addition to the concert footage, the film includes behind-the-scenes interviews with the band members, who discuss their history, their creative process, and their thoughts on the music industry. These interviews provide valuable insight into the band's dynamic and their approach to making music. The members of Deep Purple come across as down-to-earth and passionate about their craft, and their enthusiasm for performing is contagious.

The film's production values are excellent, with crisp, clear video and audio that do justice to the band's powerful sound. The camera work is well-executed, with plenty of close-ups of the band members that showcase their musicianship and stage presence. The lighting design is also notable, with dramatic effects that heighten the concert's already intense atmosphere.

Overall, Under Siege! is an impressive concert film that captures Deep Purple's electric live show in all its glory. The band's technical proficiency and sheer musicality are on full display, making this a must-see for fans of hard rock music. The behind-the-scenes interviews with the band members provide valuable insights into their creative process and approach to making music, and the film's production values are top-notch. This is a concert film that will appeal to both hardcore fans of Deep Purple and casual music fans looking for a high-energy, entertaining performance.

Under Siege! is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on April 19, 2008.

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6. Newark 1643-1646

April 19, 2008

During the long and bitter English Civil War, the town of Newark in Nottinghamshire, England was the gateway to the North of England and was the site of three separate sieges. After three years of bombardment, Newark surrendered to the Parliamentary forces on the explicit orders of King Charles I, who had himself already surrendered and was soon to be beheaded.

5. Leningrad 1941: The 900 Days

April 19, 2008

The grim, powerful story of the "Hero City" that lost one million of its citizens as it steadfastly withstood a 900-day German siege. Like Stalingrad, Leningrad's refusal to buckle became a symbol of Russian resistance during Hitler's ferocious "Barbarossa" campaign.

4. Verdun 1916: The Mill on the Meuse

April 19, 2008

The fanatical French defense of the three forts cost hundreds of thousands of lives and was in part the reason the battle of the Somme was fought during the same year. Toward the end of the battle almost 700,000 French and German troops had been killed or wounded, earning the siege's chilling nick-name "The Mincer."

3. Petersburg 1864: Battle of the Crater

April 19, 2008

Fought during the American Civil War, Petersburg should never have been under siege at all. Union forces should have seized the town in June 1864, but through a mixture of confusion and incompetence they failed to do so, and a grueling year-long siege followed. Before the attack was over, 4500 Union soldiers were killed or wounded.

2. Ciudad Rodrigo 1812: Breaching the Walls

April 19, 2008

The bloody Peninsular War, which lasted from 1807 to 1814 saw the great British commanders consistently defeat the best French generals in Napoleon's armies in a series of famous pitched battles. But here at Cuidad Rodrigo, there was a very different type of fight - the bloody business of siege warfare - where civilians and soldiers share the same conditions and privations.

1. Alesia 52BC: Fighting Caesar's Legions

April 19, 2008

As resistance to the Roman invasion of Northern Europe collapsed, the Gallic warrior Vercingetorix marshaled 100,000 troops against the formidable and ruthless Roman legions led by Julius Caesar. The extraordinary siege works constructed by the Romans not only kept Vercingetorix's army penned in but also managed to keep an enormous Gallic relief army out.

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Where to Watch Under Siege!

Under Siege! is available for streaming on the Eagle Rock Entertainment website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Under Siege! on demand at Amazon Prime and Crackle.