SONG REACTION: The Mahavishnu Orchestra With John McLaughlin - Meeting of the Spirits

[@PalidAlex]

Peak Jazz Fusion in my opinion. Classic work.

[@alberthaust4542]

John Mclaughlin is about 80 now, and he is still performing.

[@jimphilidor9031]

Originally I was a metal head, from when I was maybe 10 years old. After that I've always gravitated towards music that has that same kind of power, what ever the genre might be. In my teens I started listening to Hendrix and some other 60's rock music and then game jazz. The first time I heard this song, it hit my like 1000 volts. It had that power I was looking for, but also spirituality and freedom.

[@John-d5d9v]

I didn't think you'd get it guitar, violinist, Keyboards bass and drums I have seen them everything John has played in Seattle since 1971. Jazz rock band ever

[@bzbzob]

McLaughlin pretty much started it all, chops, compositions, diversity, intense and beautiful unique musical creativity. His career is amazing and there are many defining moments for music in general that came from him. When this band came out, many musicians had to rethink everything and make some serious decisions. Listen to more and hopefully you will get the whole thing, this is but one song, he has done SO much over the years, acoustic, guitar synth, India based music, full orchestras, it goes on and on, he is one of the very best musicians to ever live. This guy is the only one who can do what he can do, and it is something very special. For something totally different, try La Baleine by John McLaughlin and The Players, or maybe Mind Ecology by Shakti. This will give another view of his work and should bring out your curiosity to find out more... Thanks for doing it!!

[@phoenixdoglover9403]

Forget about the reactor's comments. Just listen to the music and keep your mind as open as possible. Listen to it repeatedly. Try to figure out the time signature :-) Anyway, I was lucky enough to see Mahavishnu Orchestra in concert three times. The best. Mind blowing. Energizing and healing.

[@ganazby]

Incredible band. From what I recall, the whole album was recorded in either one or two days, with hardly any overdubs. John had just finished a two-year stint in Miles Davis’ group, after which he formed the Mahavishnu Orchestra. There was (intentionally) a powerful spiritual aspect to this music. Great reaction.

[@frederickpando9444]

John was never a permanent member of Miles' band. The Live Evil at the Cellar Door is basically a "one-off" with Miles. When Miles asked Jon to be in his group he chose to unite with Tony Williams and Larry Young and they formed the first Jazz/Rock group called "The Tony Williams Lifetime."

[@jonathanwobesky9507]

this was the first track we all heard and Amazement is an emotional experience, also it's in 3 (the rhythm?you know) and the "jazzy keyboard" is a Fender Rhodes and the Lead Lines (pre metal) are played by McLaughlin on guitar and Jerry Goodman on violin. John was an alum of many famous Miles Davis Recordings but he never joined that band, he formed The Tony Williams Lifetime with Miles' drummer. You really don't have any music background huh? It takes more than one listen when you are In Over Your Head. Mahavishnu music is about Ecstasy and actually kind of worshipful of Sound. Its very original so it won't pander to your nostalgia heartstrings.

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

John is such a beast. His technique is great but his passion is firy and he has so much heart in his playing.

[@byronmcgee4118]

Jazz Fusion is so underrated….

[@larrywalker5374]

John McLaughlin on guitar Billy Cobham on drums .

[@shirleymental4189]

'I don't know what to say' 'It threw me for a loop' Translation: I'm way out of my depth here.

[@dwill123]

Next level (and then some) Jazz Fusion. It's NOT for everybody.

[@melvinwomack3717]

You learn something new everyday 🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

[@frederickpando9444]

No comparison to Van Halen. This is 1972. The type of guitar playing being done by John was the beginning of "Shredding!"

[@charleshefner9013]

JM came from Miles Davis

[@JohnNielsen-bd5ur]

Dude you obviously didn't do your homework. There is no horn player. Comparing him to Eddie Van Halen is insane. You picked a very difficult song. I would suggest "One Word" from the Birds of Fire album. It's must more user friendly. I've seen McLaughlin many times since 1991. He is now in his 70's and recently did his last American tour. He lives in Monaco and still plays concerts in Europe.

[@patrickscutella836]

Van Halen riffs? Really?

[@AlexHaitz]

I’m talking specifically about the guitar tone, not the songwriting.

[@albertfish69]

@@AlexHaitz of course you are. you even fucked that up massively, the tone sounds absolutely nothing like anything van halen ever recorded.