Amazing..... I saw him open for Chicago at Carnegie Hall with the Mahavishnu Orchestra.....a friend was into Chicago so he dragged me along...... I couldn't believe my ears when John and the band starting playing .....amazing then and still an amazing musician.... I always wondered what Chicago thought having them open for them......must have been a little intimidating..... Billy Cobham was on drums..... I'm 70 and still remember that night quite vividly..... I had no idea who they were and was totally mesmerized
You didn’t say what year you saw them. Judging by your age I would say it was the early 70s which was a good lineup of Chicago. And Danny saffron could hold his own with any drummer. Although Billy Cobham was quite some thing. Terry Kath could play circles around McLaughlin if you ask me.
To this day, I still remember seeing Mahuvishnu Orchestra in 1971 at the Villanova Fieldhouse when they were the opening act for The Guess Who. I was so totally blown away I wanted to quit playing guitar. We stayed for two songs by the main act and left……….nothing could surpass what we saw and heard from MO! It changed my approach to guitar playing forever.
@@regmuir2872 he did say they gave them a 2 song audition before saying "nah" and splitting. Bachman has taste, but he was never going to overwhelmingly impact the mind of a budding fusion guitarist. I don't think I'd have left, but only because I'd have probably been under the bleacher seats completely hashed and wiped out, as I was in ('71?) at the Black Sabbath concert, when Edger Winter and Yes opened for them. And I didn't have a car. As I and my Catholic schools mates were all without licenses, my dad, the Reaganite accordion playing dentist drove us to Winterland, SF , and actually sat through the whole show. (while we wandered and sampled). His low opinion of, and expectations for Haight Ashbury hippie culture were perfectly matched by Ozzie, Iomi's thunderous crunch and the long haired freaks (or narcs) going by. "anybody got any WEEEED for sale, man?" You shoulda seen his face. Oy. Poor old borderline John Bircher dad at a Sabbath show. in SF in 1971. In a cloud of smoke. Pretty absurd. He did say he admired Winter's skill on sax.
Very similar experience here in the southwest, I was in my second year of music school at the university when Mahavishnu came to town and played at my high school auditorium, like you....I couldn't pick up the guitar for a few days, it changed everything.
seeing the Mo in 1971 was a mind blowing experience, saw them many times once with Aerosmith, i dont want to diminish the talent of many of these great rock bands but the MO and some other jazz and fusion bands played at another level
Mahavishnu in jeans, sneakers, and a fleece hoodie - disconcerting in the most delightful way! 😊 And still unparalleled on the guitar. His long, varied career is such a gift to the world.
I close my eyes and there is Johnny playing at Klook's Kleek in 1963 with Ginger and Jack and the great Bond.. time knows no barriers.. Thank you for this.. God bless India
@@dimsylsodium337 If memory serves me they didn't hit it off personally.. Ginger was not an easy fellow to work with.. Can you imagine if Ginger had been in Mahavishnu? 🙂
@@bacobill I see what you mean. It could have been down to personality more tham musicianship. Good point. I have never heard Ginger Baker speak about John.
John Mc is a total guitar Monster. I've saw him in concert a few times when I lived in NYC. Small venues such as the Village Vanguard. Amazing how effortlessly and precisely he plays. The "Inner Mounting Flame" remains one of my fave albums of all time. It's a Blessing he is still alive and playing.
@Ken Turnbull Relative, Think I have every Wes album except the new re-releases.. and agree to a certain extent but John is here now, approaching 80 and playing his ass off.
Thank you John sir. My Prañam from India. I would like to mention that your gift is very very special to us and I can't express enough how blessed we feel to receive it from you. Please take care and we hope to see you in India soon. Thank you again.
Masterclass = John McLaughlin & one of the most gracious musicians we have had the pleasure of hearing since the late 60s early 70s .Getting to see him in 73 at Constitution Hall in Washington DC was one show i will never forget. They almost needed to repair the roof as John & Mahavishnu Orchestra literally just about blew the roof off the place.
Thank You John and Guys ~○~ !! Your Heart, Your Music, Your Spirit, Your MESSAGE Speaks Volumes, Speaks Fluidly ... Met You John at the Atlanta Zoo, Summer '89, before the show. You were getting your Guitar out of the car trunk, it was the Trio of '89, same bill as Tony Williams, outdoor show. Amazing Night of Thrilling Inspired Musical Journey and Adventure... Marvelous~!! Also saw You/Original MO in Memphis, summer '73. And, then saw You/Mo 2nd incarnation w/Narada & Ponty in NYC Central Park, Summer '74, the same concert as pictured I'm the Visions/Emerald Beyond fold-out album sleeve... Muchas Gracious for All The Years of Beautiful Incredible Music, John McLaughlin... 💜🦋🌷
I did sound for John McLaughlin in 1992 at Chez What nightclub in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He showed up and his roadie loaded in four amp and effects racks six feet tall each. Then with all those effects at his disposal the entire show John used only a basic distortion patch and a clean chorus patch, meaning he could have achieved his guitar tone with two little stomp boxes and a combo amp.
John...#1) You changed my entire world with the guitar when I was 14- a young friend brought over his older brothers copy of 'Inner Mounting Flame', and everything suddenly changed...GLAD to know that you are still creating/interpreting, and of course I am donating. Everyone who can SHOULD.
That's the thing about playing music. It comes from inside and the hands have a memory of their own. So there is no barrier between the thought and the execution. You just play it. Age doesn't matter. It's such a wonderful gift. We'll, after putting in your 10,000 hours that is...
So happy to donate to Project Hope and did so thanks to you. John, you and I have met a couple of times in Seattle (recalling your waterskiing before a Mahavishnu show in the 70's!). I have followed you for all these years and love everything you do. This Monk tune and other standards you've recorded (the acoustic guitar side of "My Goals Beyond") are a joy! Love to hear another "straight ahead" recording in addition to your fusion. Perhaps an album with the talented guys on the above video? Be well!
Love you John McLaughlin!!! Not attempting to detract from Project Hope charitable cause here, but instead, thank you for all the awesome music you have made starting with Mahavishnu Orchestra. Needless to say, have been a fan of yours since the early 70's & love your music!
Yes John sir you are my all time favourite musician when you were playing with Mandolin Srinivas or playing now ....you are all time great musician for ever to me and as a music fan of Indian classical and fusion music .... May God give you a long musical life ....thank you again .....
@@dodeka sorry, but real advanced musicians who can follow McLaughlins work since the late 60s dont agree! Both mentioned Guitarplayers would tell you, McLaughlin is the Master YODA of Guitar. Esp. Jeff Beck, he isnt a real Jazz player. He is one of the greatest Rock guitar players, no doubt!
Used to listen to him in the late 70s that was my jazz fusion time not that I ever stop listen to such great music just go though different stages of music. Thanks for your time and your music which brought such JOY to the world.
I was a fan of yours in the early 80's (actually late 70's!), and while I've drifted away from jazz.....and mainly listen to Mozart / Bach and Schubert, I'm so grateful to hear your sincere request, and I realized I'd never heard your voice before. Thank you so much, and I'm off to make a donation
In these difficult times there is much need and many worthy causes. I have included Project Hope among those I support out of my respect for John McLaughlin and to give thanks for his music.
This is exactly what always impressed me the most - There are videos with him in the Fourth Dimension at a studio recording, he gives the other musicians some advise about a piece and then he looks during his entire solo always at them through the glass instead of on his left hand ...
Oh man that's some fractured swinging ...super to see JM again; especially in this Monk roots music context... I saw Mahavishnu as a kid at Winterland. I had gone to see Emerson Laker Palmer and Mahavishnu opened the show. Blew my mind; lol. I've followed him ever since
I love this. I love JM. I love Thelonious. I love this! This is music of the first order. If there was a Nobel for music this would be a contender IMHO. This is just....
hm now i hear how Sco , Stern, Robben et al just MIGHT have been led i this direction by not only BB, Hendrix and Abercrombie, but by McLaughlin too. that's some cosmic funky space time continuum ripping blues he's playing . Maybe my hearing speed finally caught up with his playing speed.YES, I am going to send some money to India. From here in the bubble/pig pen, with my first world problems. "wah wah wah" all the way home cried the little piggy. oink.
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I have loved John McLaughlin since the 70's, Mahavishnu Orchestra etc. God bless you John.
Me too, and some Miles Davis's albums. He is a Master 🎸🙏
The same for me. Thank you JML for all that jazz.
Almost 80 and he still sounds and plays great!
whaat !!!
I love every note he’s ever played!
Yes...
Wow!😱
Well, why shouldn't he?
Does anybody know what is this great stage piano which Roger beautifully phrasing ?
Amazing..... I saw him open for Chicago at Carnegie Hall with the Mahavishnu Orchestra.....a friend was into Chicago so he dragged me along...... I couldn't believe my ears when John and the band starting playing .....amazing then and still an amazing musician.... I always wondered what Chicago thought having them open for them......must have been a little intimidating..... Billy Cobham was on drums..... I'm 70 and still remember that night quite vividly..... I had no idea who they were and was totally mesmerized
You didn’t say what year you saw them. Judging by your age I would say it was the early 70s which was a good lineup of Chicago. And Danny saffron could hold his own with any drummer. Although Billy Cobham was quite some thing. Terry Kath could play circles around McLaughlin if you ask me.
To this day, I still remember seeing Mahuvishnu Orchestra in 1971 at the Villanova Fieldhouse when they were the opening act for The Guess Who. I was so totally blown away I wanted to quit playing guitar. We stayed for two songs by the main act and left……….nothing could surpass what we saw and heard from MO! It changed my approach to guitar playing forever.
I know, 1971 heard him on FM NYC and like "what is , who is, ? what is this Jazz or Rock?" (welcome to Fusion)
It’s a shame you didn’t stick around for The Guess Who, because Randy Bachman was their lead guitarist and he is no slouch.
@@regmuir2872 he did say they gave them a 2 song audition before saying "nah" and splitting. Bachman has taste, but he was never going to overwhelmingly impact the mind of a budding fusion guitarist. I don't think I'd have left, but only because I'd have probably been under the bleacher seats completely hashed and wiped out, as I was in ('71?) at the Black Sabbath concert, when Edger Winter and Yes opened for them. And I didn't have a car. As I and my Catholic schools mates were all without licenses, my dad, the Reaganite accordion playing dentist drove us to Winterland, SF , and actually sat through the whole show. (while we wandered and sampled). His low opinion of, and expectations for Haight Ashbury hippie culture were perfectly matched by Ozzie, Iomi's thunderous crunch and the long haired freaks (or narcs) going by. "anybody got any WEEEED for sale, man?" You shoulda seen his face. Oy. Poor old borderline John Bircher dad at a Sabbath show. in SF in 1971.
In a cloud of smoke. Pretty absurd. He did say he admired Winter's skill on sax.
Very similar experience here in the southwest, I was in my second year of music school at the university when Mahavishnu came to town and played at my high school auditorium, like you....I couldn't pick up the guitar for a few days, it changed everything.
seeing the Mo in 1971 was a mind blowing experience, saw them many times once with Aerosmith, i dont want to diminish the talent of many of these great rock bands but the MO and some other jazz and fusion bands played at another level
Mahavishnu in jeans, sneakers, and a fleece hoodie - disconcerting in the most delightful way! 😊
And still unparalleled on the guitar. His long, varied career is such a gift to the world.
I was thinking the same thing - times change music still awesome
Wonderful
Just the most hippest human being to ever do it is all!
More importantly - Aston Villa colours....
The Greatest that ever is. Please John, listen to us, come out of retirement and Play some more. Very sweet! God bless the good folks of India.
Except he hasn’t retired....
He has a new fusion album coming out. It’s available from AbstractLogix.
I close my eyes and there is Johnny playing at Klook's Kleek in 1963 with Ginger and Jack and the great Bond.. time knows no barriers.. Thank you for this.. God bless India
63 .that's way back.i was just a kid probably ready for the BEATLES to jump start my musical adventure.
I sometimes wonder why Ginger Baker didn't choose John as the guitarist when he formed Cream.
@@dimsylsodium337 If memory serves me they didn't hit it off personally.. Ginger was not an easy fellow to work with.. Can you imagine if Ginger had been in Mahavishnu? 🙂
@@bacobill I see what you mean. It could have been down to personality more tham musicianship. Good point. I have never heard Ginger Baker speak about John.
Damn thats 60 years ago
Amazing !!
John McLaughlin is a musical giant, and a good man as well! Long live the master of music, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin!
John Mc is a total guitar Monster. I've saw him in concert a few times when I lived in NYC. Small venues such as the Village Vanguard. Amazing how effortlessly and precisely he plays. The "Inner Mounting Flame" remains one of my fave albums of all time. It's a Blessing he is still alive and playing.
Even at this age John McLaughlin still would out play 90% of the great guitar players in the world right now. He is beyond being a legend!
Agreed Robert! BUT...What's age got to do with it? Lol
99%
@@chasmenear7130 Because playing guitar has a lot of physical attributes and many players' abilities will naturally decline in old age
Funny how you get better with age, hard work and suffering. Something most millennials can't understand.
@Ken Turnbull Relative,
Think I have every Wes album except the new re-releases.. and agree to a certain extent but John is here now, approaching 80 and playing his ass off.
Thank you John sir. My Prañam from India. I would like to mention that your gift is very very special to us and I can't express enough how blessed we feel to receive it from you. Please take care and we hope to see you in India soon. Thank you again.
I sincerely hope that this gift reaches the needy and not some *care fund*
@@noeldsouza412 I agree. I hope so too.
I have the original Thelonious Monk Straight No Chaser Album...and I love anything by John Mclaughlin SOOOOOOO...🤗
A man full of passion and compassion...
Thank you for your message of awareness in India. Supreme group of musicians & performance! One of the worlds greatest guitarists!
We love you Maestro!
Unparralleled for decades and, unquestionably, beyond.
..please keep India in your heart during this pandemic..thank you John for your message..stay strong and stay safe..New York May 13, 2021..
Masterclass = John McLaughlin & one of the most gracious musicians we have had the pleasure of hearing since the late 60s early 70s .Getting to see him in 73 at Constitution Hall in Washington DC was one show i will never forget. They almost needed to repair the roof as John & Mahavishnu Orchestra literally just about blew the roof off the place.
Thanks John, a wonderful, spirited rendition. Thanks for the heartfelt message, I will be making a contribution to India. Much love
81 years old incredible so speed
Still brilliant, both as a musician and as a compassionate light for us to follow. Thank you, John.
Thanks for the lifetime of inspiration and the reminder that we can all help.
Thank You John and Guys ~○~ !! Your Heart, Your Music, Your Spirit, Your MESSAGE Speaks Volumes, Speaks Fluidly ... Met You John at the Atlanta Zoo, Summer '89, before the show. You were getting your Guitar out of the car trunk, it was the Trio of '89, same bill as Tony Williams, outdoor show. Amazing Night of Thrilling Inspired Musical Journey and Adventure... Marvelous~!! Also saw You/Original MO in Memphis, summer '73. And, then saw You/Mo 2nd incarnation w/Narada & Ponty in NYC Central Park, Summer '74, the same concert as pictured I'm the Visions/Emerald Beyond fold-out album sleeve... Muchas Gracious for All The Years of Beautiful Incredible Music, John McLaughlin... 💜🦋🌷
I did sound for John McLaughlin in 1992 at Chez What nightclub in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He showed up and his roadie loaded in four amp and effects racks six feet tall each. Then with all those effects at his disposal the entire show John used only a basic distortion patch and a clean chorus patch, meaning he could have achieved his guitar tone with two little stomp boxes and a combo amp.
One of my favourite standards. And, yes, we all need to think of India at the moment. Many thanks. 🙏☀️🇬🇧🙏
More importantly we need to think of the salvation of our souls!
John...#1) You changed my entire world with the guitar when I was 14- a young friend brought over his older brothers copy of 'Inner Mounting Flame', and everything suddenly changed...GLAD to know that you are still creating/interpreting, and of course I am donating. Everyone who can SHOULD.
That's the thing about playing music. It comes from inside and the hands have a memory of their own. So there is no barrier between the thought and the execution. You just play it. Age doesn't matter. It's such a wonderful gift. We'll, after putting in your 10,000 hours that is...
So happy to donate to Project Hope and did so thanks to you. John, you and I have met a couple of times in Seattle (recalling your waterskiing before a Mahavishnu show in the 70's!). I have followed you for all these years and love everything you do. This Monk tune and other standards you've recorded (the acoustic guitar side of "My Goals Beyond") are a joy! Love to hear another "straight ahead" recording in addition to your fusion. Perhaps an album with the talented guys on the above video? Be well!
Planet Earth Loves you John!!!!! Saint John.
When John was in his 20s I was in my teens. He came to play in my high school. We lost money on the gig but it was fun anyway.
you lucky one, congratulations!
Love you John McLaughlin!!! Not attempting to detract from Project Hope charitable cause here, but instead, thank you for all the awesome music you have made starting with Mahavishnu Orchestra. Needless to say, have been a fan of yours since the early 70's & love your music!
Incredible that he's still slaying at nearly 80! This gives me hope that I can do it too!
Lots of people playing at 80. Roy Haynes is 95, Rubenstein was playing at 90, Charlie Watts is 80, etc.
Love McLaughlin. Still standing and scorching the neck. So influential to me as a guitarist. Namaste
Yes John sir you are my all time favourite musician when you were playing with Mandolin Srinivas or playing now ....you are all time great musician for ever to me and as a music fan of Indian classical and fusion music ....
May God give you a long musical life ....thank you again .....
Amazing performance! John, thank you for caring and sharing! 😊🙏
He is 79 & he is the best guitarist in the world now. Deity Hendrix' son. Thank You, guru... God bless You!
Поддерживаю!
I would agree wholeheartedly, if the likes of Pat Metheny n Jeff beck didn’t still walk this earth
Hendrix’ son? They were both born 1942.
@@dodeka Jeff Beck says Maestro McLaughlin is The BEST guitarist in the world. NUFF SAID!
@@dodeka sorry, but real advanced musicians who can follow McLaughlins work since the late 60s dont agree! Both mentioned Guitarplayers would tell you, McLaughlin is the Master YODA of Guitar. Esp. Jeff Beck, he isnt a real Jazz player. He is one of the greatest Rock guitar players, no doubt!
Used to listen to him in the late 70s that was my jazz fusion time not that I ever stop listen to such great music just go though different stages of music. Thanks for your time and your music which brought such JOY to the world.
He's been a major influence since I first heard him as a a teenager. Fabulous player and human being.
Timeless. Ageless. Wondrous.
Still can bring it! Passion, & Grace!
I was a fan of yours in the early 80's (actually late 70's!), and while I've drifted away from jazz.....and mainly listen to Mozart / Bach and Schubert, I'm so grateful to hear your sincere request, and I realized I'd never heard your voice before. Thank you so much, and I'm off to make a donation
Super Nicolas de pouvoir jouer avec ce grand Monsieur, bravo...
Thanks John for your music. Money send as well
Thank you John and Friends . Your message and call for action is heard loud and clear.
Great guy from Donny, where I grew up.
Thank you Ustad John McLauglin. Your music has made my journey in this world much easier .. Namaste from India .. Loved watching you live in Bombay.
Love your playing John--thanks for your concern and compassion for others in this these crazy times.
Playing like a young wolf!!...amazing!!...
In these difficult times there is much need and many worthy causes. I have included Project Hope among those I support out of my respect for John McLaughlin and to give thanks for his music.
God Bless You John 🙏
He just never even glances at the fretboard. That is not a trivial song, and it he can play it in his sleep.
Jeesh. A towering giant.
As a player myself I can say that really isn't that unusual.....and he is looking at it here and there....:)
This is exactly what always impressed me the most - There are videos with him in the Fourth Dimension at a studio recording, he gives the other musicians some advise about a piece and then he looks during his entire solo always at them through the glass instead of on his left hand ...
Thank You
Not just a master guitar player ,but a humanitarian !
yes and livin in monte carlo ! lol ! a very humanitarian place !
I like the drummer. Will proceed to look him up
He is a french guy, i often see him play in some Paris's jazz club
Nicolas Viccaro.
Really good Drum fills and sparks!
I feel like a tuning fork when there's a stand up bass being played.....hits me in the bones.
Thank you for a lifetime of gifts John! Donation sent - and prayers added!
Oh man that's some fractured swinging ...super to see JM again; especially in this Monk roots music context... I saw Mahavishnu as a kid at Winterland. I had gone to see Emerson Laker Palmer and Mahavishnu opened the show. Blew my mind; lol. I've followed him ever since
indeed - one of the greatest - M.O. were really something special, with John's soaring guitar
Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!
Bought the single - Love the Spirit of Love and Compassion!! Share it always! Thanks for the guidance Johnji!
Here He is the best guitarist of the last sixty years!!!!!!!
Long live my friend, thanks for the music.
New Delhi On My Mind, thanks to you John
Awesome! My thoughts and prayers to your Indian friends, and to all others suffering from this plague.
So beautiful.
Beautiful.
What a groove!
Probably the best jazz guitar
it seems so effortless for him. Truly one of the greatest musicians EVER!
That groove could tilt earths axis.
A very mahavishnu sound!
very good........................................
I love this. I love JM. I love Thelonious. I love this! This is music of the first order. If there was a Nobel for music this would be a contender IMHO. This is just....
Now, this is so great! John in better shape than ever!
MERCI CHAMPION TOUJOUR TOP
Absolutely lovely 😍
Bravo!
That drummer... wow. 👌🏻
Very good rendition. What a few minutes well spent.
Great playing John and all.
Scary good. John is always the cutting edge.
John, it's always a joy listening to you play. But I want that Shakti sweater!!! Where can I buy one???
Enjoyed the performance.
I seen the Clearwater Florida show Ruth Eckerd Hall. Nov, 25th 2017. It was amazing!!!
Que c'est bon!
No 1 guitarist of all time !
You and Paco were the best duo ever. I love Monk and your performance
GREAT!
God bless you Johnji 🙏🏼
Great musicians. Good cause.
magnificent, great band
By far the greatest guitarist of the 20th century.
Jan Akkerman - Hold my beer
Saw him many times around his "Birds of Fire" years, amazing.
God Bless JM!!!
John, um grande músico, uma alma sublime! (brasil)
still love your music!!
His technique is still all 100% there, it's inspiring!
hm now i hear how Sco , Stern, Robben et al just MIGHT have been led i this direction by not only
BB, Hendrix and Abercrombie, but by McLaughlin too. that's some cosmic funky space time continuum ripping blues he's playing . Maybe my hearing speed finally caught up with his playing speed.YES, I am going to send some money to India. From here in the bubble/pig pen, with my first world problems. "wah wah wah" all the way home cried the little piggy. oink.