: The release coincided with a special gold edition of the inFinite album and the documentary From Here to inFinite , which detailed the album's creation. Lyrical & Musical Context
You can watch the full official music video for "The Surprising" on the official YouTube channel. Deep Purple "The Surprising" Official Music Video deep_purple_the_surprising_official_music_video...
The official music video for Deep Purple's "," a standout track from their 2017 album inFinite , is the band's first-ever fully animated clip. Directed and illustrated by Matt Rooke and Peter Rogers , the video serves as a sweeping visual tribute to the group's legendary 50-year history. A Voyage Through Time : The release coincided with a special gold
: Lyricist Ian Gillan has described the song as being about temptation , though he intentionally kept the words ambiguous to allow for fan interpretation. Directed and illustrated by Matt Rooke and Peter
The video follows the current Deep Purple lineup——as they navigate an icebreaker ship through a treacherous Arctic landscape. This journey is a metaphor for the band's long and sometimes turbulent career. As they sail, the video is packed with Easter eggs and visual nods to all 19 of their studio albums in chronological order.
: Produced by Bob Ezrin , the track is a "fan favorite" that showcases the band's willingness to "kick down self-imposed barriers" in their later years.
Musically, "The Surprising" is noted for its atmospheric and progressive structure, avoiding a standard verse-chorus format in favor of a "journey" that builds in intensity.
