First album was released in 71 when I was just 15 years old. That album changed music instantaneously making them the first quintessential definitive Jazz Fusion group. Good choice to start with a mellow song because typically their songs can be quite intensely fast. Their influence on the genre & on Progressive Rock was enormous. The guitar player John McLaughlin here was chill but he's the leader, main soloist & beast of the band, Jan Hammer's style on synthesizer keys immediately became iconic and very influential within the genre. The incredible drummer Billy Cobham became well-known as one of most fast, fluid & melodic of all, and the bassist Rick Laird was amazing at primarily maintaining the groove while the violinist Jerry Goodman was one of the best
You have tapped into the greatest jazz-rock musical genius of the late 20th century. I first became aware of JM in the mid-70's when "Visions of Emeralds Beyond" came out. This struck me to my soul from there on after. I got to see a later version of the Mahavishnu Orchestra ("Mahavishnu") in the early 80's. Jm and the rest of the band played most of the set with their eyes closed, in musical meditation. Only Jeff Beck measures in as an equal. Check him out, or you will be missing half of God.
Brad, your face certainly reflected what your mind was racing to understand. This original line-up of Mahavishnu may have been the finest group ever assembled to produce the most amazing music ever recorded. These guys knew (and still know, sans bassist Rick Laird) the intricacies of time, structure and improvisation. For your own pleasure you should listen to more of them.
This is the band that got me into listening to jazz, literally, FIFTY years ago. And I went to a concert featuring the drummer in this video, Billy Cobham, and his orchestra about 20 years after this video was made & it was great - about 30 years ago.
LEX: The leader and the star of the band is the guitar player, John McLaughlin & he solos GREAT on about half of their tunes, but not this one. John McLaughlin also did some great work doing Ravi Shankar Sitar type of Indian music with a great tabloid (Indian drums type of instrument) player, Zakir Hussain.
They were out there for sure. Sometimes they would take off and never land. But I loved them! RTF, Weather Report, Yes and Zappa were my faves, but this was an elite group for sure. I mean 5th on my faves list is still pretty high! Billy on drums...effortless. The more I got into this fusion movement, the less I cared about rock groups and radio in general. This was "bring your new album over" to a friends house, turn it up..... and and sit back.
I saw The Mahavishnu Orchestra 3 times back in the 70's. After their first album dropped, after their 2nd album, and soon after "Between Nothingness and Eternity". They were perhaps the most exciting live band I've ever seen. Yes, better live than The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, or any other. Try them doing "Meeting Of The Spirits", "Birds Of Fire", "Vital Transformation", and "One Word". Why did this band break up? McLaughlin hated how popular and commercial the band was becoming, the personalities within the band were clashing, and the touring schedule started to wear on them. By the way, during one performance I saw the drummer Billy Cobham break about 10 sticks. But when he got going it sounded like a freight train running through the hall.
They were on a serious spiritual trip. Hinduism I think. I respect that. Mahavishnu basically translates from Sanskrit as "Vishnu is Great." Vishnu is one of the Hindu Gods.
First album was released in 71 when I was just 15 years old. That album changed music instantaneously making them the first quintessential definitive Jazz Fusion group. Good choice to start with a mellow song because typically their songs can be quite intensely fast. Their influence on the genre & on Progressive Rock was enormous. The guitar player John McLaughlin here was chill but he's the leader, main soloist & beast of the band, Jan Hammer's style on synthesizer keys immediately became iconic and very influential within the genre. The incredible drummer Billy Cobham became well-known as one of most fast, fluid & melodic of all, and the bassist Rick Laird was amazing at primarily maintaining the groove while the violinist Jerry Goodman was one of the best
Nice! Would never have expected you to hit Mahavishnu Orchestra!
One of the pioneers of (Jazz/Rock) Fusion. Some outstanding musicians in that group.
Beautiful jam session 👏👏👏👏 love that talent 🎹👏👏 the instruments are speaking they are the ding the melody they carry the song 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏✨✨✨
Yeah. I saw them about this time, too. Opening for ELP. Killer show.
You have tapped into the greatest jazz-rock musical genius of the late 20th century. I first became aware of JM in the mid-70's when "Visions of Emeralds Beyond" came out. This struck me to my soul from there on after. I got to see a later version of the Mahavishnu Orchestra ("Mahavishnu") in the early 80's. Jm and the rest of the band played most of the set with their eyes closed, in musical meditation. Only Jeff Beck measures in as an equal. Check him out, or you will be missing half of God.
Grand , grand mahvishnu
wow if i heard that back then i'd remember the drumming
Brad, your face certainly reflected what your mind was racing to understand. This original line-up of Mahavishnu may have been the finest group ever assembled to produce the most amazing music ever recorded. These guys knew (and still know, sans bassist Rick Laird) the intricacies of time, structure and improvisation. For your own pleasure you should listen to more of them.
This is the band that got me into listening to jazz, literally, FIFTY years ago. And I went to a concert featuring the drummer in this video, Billy Cobham, and his orchestra about 20 years after this video was made & it was great - about 30 years ago.
Now your into the top shelf stuff 😊
Billy waiting to go in for the kill. I bought 'The inner mounting flame' when I was 13.
LEX: The leader and the star of the band is the guitar player, John McLaughlin & he solos GREAT on about half of their tunes, but not this one. John McLaughlin also did some great work doing Ravi Shankar Sitar type of Indian music with a great tabloid (Indian drums type of instrument) player, Zakir Hussain.
Billy Cobham what a legend on the drums
Sure, monster drummer, who on earth could do this, nobody comes close
Wow. Amazing talent.
Billy Cobham in Drum uff Check the album Spectrum , song Stratus , Massive Attack sample this song
Regards from Chile
They were out there for sure. Sometimes they would take off and never land. But I loved them! RTF, Weather Report, Yes and Zappa were my faves, but this was an elite group for sure. I mean 5th on my faves list is still pretty high! Billy on drums...effortless. The more I got into this fusion movement, the less I cared about rock groups and radio in general. This was "bring your new album over" to a friends house, turn it up..... and and sit back.
I saw The Mahavishnu Orchestra 3 times back in the 70's. After their first album dropped, after their 2nd album, and soon after "Between Nothingness and Eternity". They were perhaps the most exciting live band I've ever seen. Yes, better live than The Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, or any other. Try them doing "Meeting Of The Spirits", "Birds Of Fire", "Vital Transformation", and "One Word". Why did this band break up? McLaughlin hated how popular and commercial the band was becoming, the personalities within the band were clashing, and the touring schedule started to wear on them. By the way, during one performance I saw the drummer Billy Cobham break about 10 sticks. But when he got going it sounded like a freight train running through the hall.
nice... have you done The Dance Of Maya? It's a banger.
They were on a serious spiritual trip. Hinduism I think. I respect that. Mahavishnu basically translates from Sanskrit as "Vishnu is Great." Vishnu is one of the Hindu Gods.
Getting into some real musicians musicians here!
I need a break from Jesus's fiddling powers! Classic!
Tommy Bolin live bangs this one
billy cobham best drummer ever...
I miss Lex
Really Miss Y'all posting like You used to on the main channel. What happened?
Why did You stop?
Pat Matheny is the lead guitarist. You found a gem of the 1970's. I think you know that, right?
John McLaughlin you mean?
The awesome Billy Cobham on drums. Definitely a gem!
@@PatrickKreling My mistake, thanks