Mahavishnu: concert 1972 part 1.

[@ukiuki8]

I am japanese.I was high school boy. I was no money. So,I can`t go concert. But,now I can lissen Mahabishunu live consert. Thenkyu for uproad. Supesyal Thanks for banzonics.

[@gavriloprincip11]

i couldnt say it better myself

[@ShangoDC]

Billy Cobham was a beast in Mahavishnu Orchestra. He drove the band and without him it wouldn't have been the same.

[@ShangoDC]

@@geetarman Yeah Thomas is really a great drummer.

[@Pinkster1974]

I forget that sometimes thankfully people respond to posts here :-) The impact of Inner Mounting Flame can't be overstated, IMO. It was truly tranformative, as was seeing them play live. He began his shows by saying how the beauty and power of music can be best appreciated when born out of silence. He'd just stand there with his hands together, as if in silent prayer. Then they'd play, and my world changed. It was an adventure...inspiring. This music didn't exist before this album.

[@KennethDonnellyStargazer21]

One of the most dazzling things I've ever heard was "Dream" off the "Between Nothingness and Eternity" live LP from these guys. Brutal, elegant, graceful and breathtaking...so now, down memory lane I go..

[@BEARGUITARJAZZ]

Hats off to Bazonics for putting these two clips pt.1 & pt. 2 on YT Massive Thank You! B.

[@neophonics]

Astonishingly immaculate musicianship! I had the good fortune to see this same set performed by this amazing crew a few months earlier that year at the Whiskey à Go Go in Hollywood. it was a much more intimate venue, and the entire vibe throughout that night was seething with incredible energy. An unforgettable and extremely visceral experience. I looked forward to seeing them again, and I was able to do so the following year when they tore up the stage at the Roxy. 👍👍

[@ronbo11]

This is the first time I've ever seen a concert performance of this band. Suffice it to say I bow to their overwhelming awesomeness! When McLaughlin introduced them he should have said "Let me introduce you to the ass kickingest band ever to take the stage!" Thanks bazonics for posting these performances for everyone to see.

[@Pinkster1974]

Inner Mounting Flame was that rare album that truly broke new ground. Along with Return To Forever, these guys helped me get through that rather flat period that Rock was going through in the mid 70's. Saw them in Central Park, Philharmonic Hall, the Garden, and Hofstra (w/ Jeff Beck on the bill). Ahhh... the memories...the acid...the mind expansion :-) Thanks for posting!

[@lesnelson902]

The first time I listened to the "inner mounting flame album" I was smitten and this upload from that time reminds me of that first impression. What a band! there has NEVER been a band quite like this one . F...... Awesome! A great upload Thank You!

[@drawdecal]

Amazing group, wish I was more than 6 years old when they toured. There is an amazing solo by Jerry Goodman at about the 20 minute mark. Thanks for posting this for those of us too young to have seen it in person.

[@lfslags]

I've never experienced a mongoose and a snake going at it. But if I had to guess at how it would play through my speakers, it would be thus. There is no finer musical banquet than this jewel. These men defined my passion for music. This is greater than any love.

[@patspriggs]

there is something so innate about this rhythm..following along as a kid taught me so much about music. thanks, john, stanley. beck, cobham, etc. forever grateful.

[@katemeran]

That was one of the best thing i ever found in youtube, thank you so much

[@1Imonk]

You can't capture the incredible energy at these performances, but this film offers a hint. I saw them about this time as second bill to Emerson, Lake and Palmer at Winterland in San Francisco. They completely blew the audience away. Stole the show. It was amazing. Changed me forever kinda thing. The Chronicle reviewer apparently had the same experience. The Orchestra earned standing ovations after every set.

[@zenodotus]

I've been a MO fan since I was a kid - this is great to see, you're lucky to own it and thanks for the upload.

[@wildridetoo]

Very well said. And let me add my "Thank You!"

[@drumcircles2]

What a treat to see this entire show again. Thanks so much for uploading it!

[@antduude]

Thank you. Amazing concert. For those who are too young, this band in '72-'73 was absolutely the height of jazz-fusion & rock. John McLaughlin was my first guitar hero and still is to many today. Go to Amazon today and buy out their catalogue, you won't regret it. For the Mahavishnu fans, I just discovered a new, previously unreleased companion disk to '73's Live album 'Between Nothingness & Eternity' almost an hour of additional music recorded at the Schaefer Music Festival. MP3 format only.

[@SwordOfLight79]

What a treasure. I am deeply grateful. Thank you. Many blessings to you all. We are one with a billion stars, caught between Nothing and Eternity... THANK YOU!!!!!

[@jerryvivanco4352]

THIS........is just 1 of a gazillion reasons KZbin rocks!!!!!!!!!!

[@jedtulman46]

So interesting . lovely .

[@Indrastarshine1]

Amazing...I'll never forget the night they played in Phila & I couldn't go for I was in the hospital; next day my husband proposed to me; this was after he & our 2 girls seen Mahavishnu...

[@harqalada65]

I swear Billy Cobham has to be one of the best drummers ever, I've heard Moon, Bonham, Bruford, Baker, Tony Williams, but holy cow Cobham was on another level.

[@heartofdixie2]

@@geetarman Billy Cobham was certainly at the forefront of that Busy-as-Shit style of drumming that fit this kind of fusion perfectly. He was technically proficient and really made a splash when he hit the scene all those years ago. I love him, and followed him through the years. He certainly deserved a ribbon of some sort, were there to be such a thing.

[@hubbsllc]

This is amazing. What a great document of this flaming comet of a band.

[@nortonsleeper]

Great video! I saw these guys a few months before this in Ct with some fellow musicians and we were just blown away by their skills as musicians. I doubt we will ever see anything like this again. I liken it to Classical Music which wasn't really understood by the masses until many years after it was originally played. Thanks for posting...a piece of history for sure.

[@realself1]

of course, the brilliant Jan Hammer. and the supremely underrated bass player

[@goodoldrebel8]

Agree, so accurate is your statement about alternative picking. His skill is never outmoded.

[@soctrang]

the best quality MO video I've seen here. Thanks for posting!

[@TheKestor]

Thanks for posting this masterpiece on youtube. I had the album "Inner Mounting Flame" when I was still at school in the late sixties and hearing this brought some fascinating musical appreciation back to me.

[@jerryvivanco4352]

Inner Mounting Flame was released in November of 1971............not the late 60's. Just sayin'.

[@GeoNorthofPittsfield]

Back in 1972, my brother and I saw this band about a dozen times in the period of a year. They played in CT a lot!

[@Berlac8526]

Fantastic band, fantastic post!

[@hind33r]

magnifico ,, gigantes jhon y todos estos maestros.

[@truck2112yes]

What a treat this is! Thank you very much for this excellent footage.

[@jazzdave2012]

Thanks a million for uploading this great stuff.

[@namtil]

Astonishing. Thanks so much!

[@devi1sadv0cte17]

I just heard Jeff Beck do You Know You Know at Crossroads Fest 2013, I like it alrite but then I remembered just how incredible, Mahavishnu were in this concert. I've seen John McLaughlin a fair few times since 00's but I truly envy those who lived to see this.

[@realself1]

thanks so much for posting. wonderful

[@ResidentMax]

for this upload you are now officially known as LEGEND!!!!!

[@Richard2003]

He wore all white when I saw the group in 1973. Cobham blew me away and I bought his solo album. I still have Birds of Fire, the live concert album and Cobham's album.

[@johnnyd63]

Love it! Old school with rented Marshall (no master volume) Plexi, no effects/reverb, production Gibson EDS-1275 and a cable.

[@evilscientistrecords]

Thanks for this amazing video!

[@petermcintyre100]

I saw them in 72 in England at crystal palace supporting Yes amongst others. It was a great day, didn't rain and you guessed it, although I wasn't familiar with their sound, they had impressed most. Close to the edge was good........😃

[@rooannaroo446]

I was there too that day, I recall them spending age’s getting the radio interference out of John’s equipment. As Crystal Palace is where they used to broadcast TV across London. The concert was fabulous though, both John McLaughlin and Yes were stunning…

[@skifiles]

Wow!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!

[@realself1]

dynamite! thank you bazonics. another winner!

[@slamiam]

An extended lesson in tempo disguising time. Then one of the coolest progressions ever. After the lamest jam on the best two guitar chords laid down in the seventies. If you can get over the hyperactivity and imagine it all in half time, like the violin, it's good.

[@mootbooxle]

I love it!! Can't wait to read a description! *hint hint*

[@SiveyBeats]

Great footage!

[@TheKestor]

Nostalgia is never quite the same again.

[@lyleooley]

Fantastic. Great up.

[@CaptainBluebear08]

great camerawork, too.

[@Tiniandrea]

Thank you !!

[@Hologhoul]

Amazing. I was a little sad to see on John's website only a fleeting mention of this line-up (and indeed that the atmosphere in the band became an issue after very quick success). What a wild and expressive group, I love these old films of John and his M.O.

[@stringrip]

Never mind about website John McLaughlin certainly has had plenty to say about this lineup in interviews. Despite tensions he says 'it was one of greatest bands ever'.

[@dantean]

I saw the original lineup at Tanglewood when I was, like,11 years old--the first concert I'd ever been to and still maybe the best. Anyway, every other act I've seen since has had a lot to live up to.

[@Pinkster1974]

First 14 1/2 minutes is Meeting of the Spirits, then blends into You Know You Know, both from Inner Mounting Flame.

[@jpb318]

This is greatness.

[@shyshift]

THANK YOU BAZONICS,I HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS ON HERE.

[@arolalbertolitovicodenecta2478]

En lo que respecta a el espiritu de la musica, fue unas de las primeras atracciones que afectaron mi vida musical,y matuvo la mahavishnu, como su nombre lo indica, una gran orquesta de los cuales estoy tambien super agradecido...

[@godbluffvdgg]

In 72 every band was the "kickingest band ever to take the stage" : ) Those were the golden years from 68 to 79. Close your eyes and tell the cabbie to drop you off at any large music venue and guaranteed someone great was there.

[@tevevid]

The Inner Mounting Flame was actually their first studio album. Jan Hammer on keyboards and Jerry Goodman on violin also made an album together around those years early 70-ies and it is also very good.

[@ThreeLeggedMongoose]

wow thank you for uploading this! Unfortunately I am having a very difficult time finding a good quality recording of them performing "Dawn" live...

[@rg2027x]

Better a "has been" than a never-was. Good on you for sticking with what you believe in & not selling out. Soon today's "music" will be a has been too. I shudder to think what will replace it...Maybe humanity will awaken its collective coma. And we'll see a return of meaningful music once again. A music Renaissance...Instead of all this American Midolized fakery and posing. Yes the financiers won't risk anything that isn't guaranteed massive profit$. The industry once nurtured talent..No more

[@FSM46AND2]

Agreed, thank you.

[@jerryvivanco4352]

This is SCARY!!!!!!!! In the REAL GOOD WAY!!!!!!

[@moochincrawdad]

Never doubt the power of "The Inner Mounting Flame"!

[@djampa1000]

THE BEST!!!

[@davidparrish2328]

priceless!

[@DaveyL1954]

The Mahavishnu goes from strength to strength, even in 2011

[@Oneness100]

Yeah, Rex's instrument was a one of a kind. He also made a sister double neck bass for Miroslav Vitous and it can be seen on the front cover of Miroslav's album Magical Shepard. I've seen the Ibanez up close and it uses ash wood instead of 5A grade Fiddleback Maple, etc. Basically, the original was about a $10,000 instrument (inexpensive for the craftsmanship) back then. The Ibanez copy was called the artwood twin and they did a reissue of it in 2006 called the 2670RE.

[@paulscape72]

I love the back of the amps 'MEH'

[@ericdufour2479]

paulscape72 waow

[@ericdufour2479]

Is just tape...

[@hubbsllc]

My guitar amp is a Fender Blues Junior. My ears liked a certain high ringing sounds that Steve Howe would get from blackface Fender Twin Reverbs and I could hear it in the BJ too, so that's why I got it. If I want to get into Marshall *territory* I have Boss and Dean Markley pedals that give me an approximation but it would really take a closed-back cab to get the right kind of response.

[@lucassandoval6865]

nice

[@BEARGUITARJAZZ]

Rick Laird earned his place in this ginormous band JM didn't have him om I M F, B O F and the heavy touring these guys did. Remember no one had ever heard music like this, let alone compose, record and perform it worldwide. I saw them at Bill Grahm's Winterland in S.F. This tour they burned down the house!!! WOW

[@BEARGUITARJAZZ]

I meant on the heavy touring they did, for nothing, the man was solid, and that can never be taken away from him!,

[@ricardomassei9382]

LOS PADRES DEL YAZZ FUSION PROGRESIVO,MAESTROS Y VIRTUOSOS,COMANDADO POR EL GEÑIO EXTRATERRESTRE JHON M!!!🙆‍♂️🎼🎸🎹💪

[@fatanky]

Thanks so much..some parts almost appear playable by normal humans..not much thoiugh!

[@TheTranslator100]

"McLaughlin is still great even by today's standards." A lot of the tapping/legato/sweep-picking players of today should listen to McLaughlin's acoustic work with Paco and Al and learn how to alternate-pick. That level of alternate-picking sounds more "machine-gun" like than all the tapping and legato stuff. Plus, they won't be so dependent on the distortion channel

[@Tfunkize]

Rock & roll baby, Is it Jan Hammer on Keyb. ??

[@Pinkster1974]

LMAO! I was sitting next to one of those fools! I was trippin', and told him to effin leave if he didn't like him. We almost got into a fight, which woulda been ironic considering John's plea for a moment of silence, lol. He ended up leaving after one song (this was the late show, Beck came on first - you must've been at the early show). Second row center, and 3 empty seats next to me for John's whole show, lol. You'd think Beck fans (which I'm one of) would be able to appreciate guitar prowess

[@marcelorossi3391]

Uma sugestão importante, a ficha técnica, por exemplo: Drums, Billy Cobham, guitarra, John Mclaughlin, etc... Grato...!!!

[@stephengardner763]

Check out Rick Laird's bass.Class

[@effzee]

I think a valid comparison is actually Frank Zappa. Afaik, he was inspired to just pull out all the stops after walking into a Mahavishnu orchestra, and then just blasted the form to another level, incuding mind-blowing, accurate bends and blistering staccato runs. Still LOVE John M, though!

[@niloduarte7266]

my chilhood growth

[@davidwatson]

II absolutely agree. So good they didn't have Stanley or Miroslav ! Rick is always a real bass player, "simple" warm and helping the music.

[@chevpowr]

bazonics i love you

[@goodoldrebel8]

He's still considered the grandfather of shred. McLaughlin is still great even by today's standards.

[@paxwallacejazz]

Poor Jan Hammer I can see him struggling with the tech limits of the day. Jerry Goodman sounding good .

[@biorythmicshifter]

This is a religious experience for me…

[@daidegan]

RIP Rick Laird, bassist with M.O.

[@MJK4444]

oh my god

[@Oneness100]

If you do a little searching, there was an "exact" (FWIW) copy by Robert Dullam and he was trying to sell it for $10,000 a number of years ago. The story goes that it was stolen shortly after it was made. It's a shame that Rex passed away before he could make more instruments. Apparently, he had some special electronics that were kept secret as to what he was doing as he potted the pickups/electronics to protect his designs. It would have been nice if he made single neck 6,12 and basses.

[@MARCHBALI]

musik futuristik .....you can name it !!!!

[@gregvinson7640]

Hehe; how true. Actually, many of John's guitar solos surprised me once I started seeing them on youtube. Back in the day I overlooked his mistakes; particularly his bends, which were surprisingly inaccurate. He's still one of my favs, and I love this band, but he did have some hideous bends, and Jerry Goodman ate his lunch almost every time they traded solos.

[@bugaloo100]

That's the great Jerry Goodman on violin.

[@hubbsllc]

I stand corrected. I had thought that Bogue had copied the body shape and tailpiece design from Ibanez, who then turned around and copied the Double Rainbow, essentially in their own image. Apparently that's not correct; basically the whole Musician line was copying Rex Bogue.

[@tiluriso]

Ritchie Blackmore has said pretty much the same thing about Johnnie Mac's bends - but again, McLaughlin comes from a Classical/Jazz background, while guitar string bending is more in the realm of traditional Blues, which means they're far from one of his specialties - John is not about long tones either- he's arguably the staccato master. Peace.

[@nelson3300]

@Moodylovesbears Whatever it is, it starts with the word "Magic"

[@nelson3300]

Ma-vishnu Ban!

[@tevevid]

Great stuff from Mahavishnu - is it songs from their album The Inner Mountin Flame ? I should know since I have the vinyl album bought around 40 years ago :-) . Yes that must be it.

[@ferencpfilf8679]

Szenzációs !!!

[@mootbooxle]

I think cameras didn't have fast enough shutter speeds to keep up with Billy Cobham in 1972, HAHA!!