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Arabella
Hotel (MusicLand Studio)
Originally built as a residential block in 1966/69 (architect Toby
Schmidbauer), located at Arabellapark, in the Bogenhausen
neighbourhood. The studio was established by Italian record producer
and performer Giorgio Moroder. Part of the block was converted to
hotel rooms for the Olympic games in 1972, and named the Arabella
Hotel (some rental apartments and offices remain).
In 1998 it was renamed Arabella Sheraton Bogenhausen and should not be
confused with the Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel (run by the same
company) across the street.
Place
In Deep Purple Story: Deep Purple, Paice Ashton Lord,
Ian Gillan Band, Whitesnake and Rainbow all recorded at Munich's
Musicland Studio, located within the "Arabella" hotel (now part
of the Sheraton chain). Hence the PAL song. Important Deep Purple
related releases recorded there include Stormbringer (August 74)
/ Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow (February- March 75) / Come Taste
The Band (August 75) / Child In Time (Dec 75 - Jan 76) / Rainbow
Rising (February 76) / Whitesnake (September 76) / Malice In Wonderland
(September 76). It was also home to many other bands, including T.Rex, Led Zeppelin
and Queen.
Viewing: Musicland Studios closed their Arabella Hotel based studio
at the beginning of the 1990s, because the nearby subway train was
affecting recording quality. There are views of it, both inside and
out, on the PAL DVD.
Location:
Use the Munich metro train, line U4, Station : Arabellapark (terminal
stop).
Pictures:
Courtesy Uwe Fischer. Text:
Simon Robinson, Uwe Fischer
updated July 2008
The
Herkulessaal
Place
In Deep Purple Story: It was here that Jon Lord's 'Windows'
album was recorded, on June 1st 1974. He and Eberhard Schoener
had performed a concert in Munich in 1973 and were asked to write
a new work to be performed at the hall. This was recorded and
filmed live and issued on album later that year on Purple
Records. The album is available on CD on Purple Records and
a DVD of the performance is also planned. Jon Lord performed again
at the hall during his solo tour of Germany on February 6th 2005
promoting his album 'Beyond The Notes'.
Viewing: The exterior can
be viewed from the street. We have no information on access inside.
Location:
Use the Munich metro train, line U3, U4, U6. Station : Odeonsplatz.
Picture:
Entrance. Courtesy Ralph Grille. Text:
Ralph Grille.
Munich
Olympic Walk of Stars
Place
In Deep Purple Story: The Munich authorities have taken
imprints of the various entertainers and athletes who have performed
at The Olympiahalle. Deep Purple stuck their hands into wet concrete
while playing there in Feb. 2006.
Viewing: Can be viewed anytime
outside the hall.
Location:
Use the Munich metro train, line U3. Station : Olympiazentrum.
Picture:
Courtesy Ralph Grille. Text:
Ralph Grille.
Munich
Olympiahalle
Place
In Deep Purple Story: This modern multi-purpose venue
was built at the start of the seventies, and Deep Purple were
the first band to play there on January 21st 1973, the final Mk
2 tour. The group have played there on a number of occasions since,
including the Rapture Of The Deep tour on February 18th 2006.
Viewing: The exterior can
be viewed from the street. The picture shows the West Entrance.
Location:
Use the Munich metro train, line U3. Station : Olympiazentrum.
Picture:
Courtesy Ralph Grille. Text:
Ralph Grille.
Munich
Rock Museum, Olympic Tower
Place
In Deep Purple Story: A few Deep Purple artifacts including
a Fireball album sleeve signed by Roger Glover (shown here). It's
got loads of material on rock music so worth a visit, and as the
tower is over 270 meters high, gives a good view over the city.
Viewing: Check for opening
times with local tourist office.
Location:
Use the Munich metro train, line U3. Station : Olympiazentrum.
Picture:
Courtesy Ralph Grille.
Text:
Ralph Grille.
DPAS
Archive collection. Thanks to Ralph Grille for the details
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