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It's a definite must see for all Deep Purple fans because it includes not only stage performances by the band but also a lot of behind-the-scene and rehearsing footage. Ian Gillan is the main band member who is being interviewed through the entire programme and he talks about a lot of very interesting and not heard before stuff, like for instance why Purple don't want to appeal commercial in a popular meaning of this word. We can also enjoy Gillan's Rainforest walkabout at Fraser island - it's really lovely. Another very engaging material comes from radio and TV interviews with Gillan, Glover and Morse. Paice also talks but about the 1975 Sunbury festival during which the band performed. `A Band Downunder' is an extra video which follows `Total Abandon: Australia 99' film, which documents one of the Australian 1999 concerts. Lots of great and unseen stuff. I recommend it very much.