Bravo, Andy, nice performance. And a heartfelt Happy Birthday to JMcL, one of my favorite human beings, and certainly one of the greatest musicians of our era.
When listening to John McLaughlin play guitar, one experiences the sound of true genius, perhaps even peerless amongst all the other great guitarists of the last 60 years, A very 🎂'Happy Birthday'🎂to John, and kudos to Andy for the classy tribute!👍
John Mclaughlin blew my mind when I first heard him on the Mahavishnu Orchestra'. I'd never heard anyone like him. It was just another level of playing. Glad to know he's still out there at 83. Happy birthday, John.
Happy birthday! The first Mahavishnu Orchestra album I bought was "Birds of Fire" in 1973. Time flies but it sounds just as fresh now, and today is a good time to play it again.
After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music...Sri Chinmoy. "You do it John McLaughlin" Happy Bday, thank you for being you!
Listen to his guitar solo on "What I say" from "Live Evil" with Miles Davis! It's one of the best ever! Recorded at the Cellar Door in D.C. I think in '69 or '70. His strings sound extra loose it's unique. almost sounds like a violin at times. A must listen!
Andy, watching you trying to recreate the "Birds of Fire" album single handedly, reminds me that you still haven't offered up your opinion of who the top 10 greatest multi instrumentalists of all time were. To tell you the truth, I even subscribed to your channel, in the hope that you would be able to provide an answer to this question. It seems to me that as a multi instrumentalist yourself, you are both well qualified, and knowledgeable enough to give a well informed answer to this question. And by the way, I agree with your opinion about who the greatest guitarist was... and while John McLaughlin comes close... it can only be Allan Holdsworth!. To hear of Allan's passing, must have been like a JFK moment for you... I wonder if you could share your thoughts of that day in a video (but I would understand if you think it's too morbid!). Happy Birthday to John McLaughlin too... and with video's like this, might we see John on the channel soon as well? (I think that's Andy's plan... isn't it?).
Happy birthday ... Mahavishnu bar John? (And I thought that was a fantastic tribute Andy. IMHO, you're one of the sky-apples that fell not too far from this tree. And that's not just because your diligent effort and then surrender to the stream you're flowing in produced sound that resonates in us floating leaves out here, but also in the fact that you've chosen to be one of those who put the important things first.)
Oh man great to see Ray Gomez, as well as an old friend Marco Anderson who is a real JM expert and led a great Lifetime inspired trio back in the day🤘🏻
nice,i suggest utilizing the pitch bend wheel with left hand when playing solos on keys with right hand.last note allways sounds nice with a bend,jan hammer style
My fifth favorite guitarist. He was born on the same day and year as my late father-in-law. I share a birthday with Trevor Rabin, who I feel is a bit underappreciated as a guitarist.
Happy Birthday, John. Andy -- Wonderful guitar playing. Wish everyone a wonderful new year. I have a track on my Chanel, called "On Red Gardenien Street". Many have told me it is McLaughlin-- ish. I'd love to know if anyone could tell me if my tune rips from a john McLaughlin tune. Love John, also thinking of making my song longer. Love to hear your ideas.
I am not a religious person; I have no belief in an afterlife. But if there is a hell, then I’m sure the Mahavishnu Orchestra will be the house-band. I find it difficult to express in words how much I absolutely loathe and detest this horrible, horrible noise; it is the very worst music ever contrived by human beings. But happy birthday anyway I guess…
I agree, 10 seconds in and I am pulling my hair out.....I haven't even got any hair..... This type of music sets my teeth on edge. no real melody just crazy all over the place playing for the sake of playing. But as you say Happy Birthday anyway 🙂
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Awesome Tribute to Master McLaughlin, very heartfelt
Happy birthday John McLaughlin
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Bravo, Andy, nice performance. And a heartfelt Happy Birthday to JMcL, one of my favorite human beings, and certainly one of the greatest musicians of our era.
Happy Birthday Sir John McLaughlin! Great job Andy!
When listening to John McLaughlin play guitar, one experiences the sound of true genius, perhaps even peerless amongst all the other great guitarists of the last 60 years,
A very 🎂'Happy Birthday'🎂to John, and kudos to Andy for the classy tribute!👍
Great tribute, Andy!
Fantastic video have a great weekend Andy and also happy birthday to John McLaughlin ❤😊
All the best for the greatest guitarist ever!
Happy birthday John, thanks thanks for the continuous inspiration since the early 70's
All the best John. Great tribute Andy,thanks
Happy Birthday John McLaughlin. Thank you for bringing so much beautiful music into this world!
John Mclaughlin blew my mind when I first heard him on the Mahavishnu Orchestra'. I'd never heard anyone like him. It was just another level of playing. Glad to know he's still out there at 83. Happy birthday, John.
Beautiful Andy. John is an inspiration. Andy nice to see you rip it up and get that pinky going.
Happy Birthday Maestro......❤ You changed my life!!!
Just turned on my iPad, and what a great birthday surprise!
Andy your Guitar playing is so iincendiary my lap top is smoking! A blistering tribute to one of your musical heroes! You my friend are a badass!
We all want more Dandy Shredwards music
Blimey that was a bit of a groove and it ain't even 6:30 of the am!
Happy birthday John.
Happy 83rd Bday To John McLaughlin! Still going strong!
Awesome tribute Dandy Shredwards!
Happy birthday!
The first Mahavishnu Orchestra album I bought was "Birds of Fire" in 1973. Time flies but it sounds just as fresh now, and today is a good time to play it again.
Face to Face from the natural elements album is still my go to when feeling low 👌
Feliz Cumpleanos John McLaughlin!
His Mahavishnu Orchestra with The Inner Mounting Flame was like an impact back then!
Best start listening hadn't I, Happy Birthday fella.
Andy you are very talented!!!!! Great video buddy!!!!!
Where do we start?
Go ahead John! Don't you dare stop!
A very very happy birthday !
Starting with the intro of Noonward Race ! Love it !
Great playing Andy 😊
Better than any birthday card imaginable. ❤
After silence, that which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music...Sri Chinmoy. "You do it John McLaughlin" Happy Bday, thank you for being you!
Happy Birthday! Thank you for your music and energy.
Happy Birthday, John ! All the best, and , thank for such great music !🎉🎊🎁🎧🎉🎵🎸🌅🎧✍️🎂
Happy birthday John!
Happy Birthday Mr. McLaughlin. Great vid Andy
That guitar solo was well worth the wait! Fantastic tribute to Mr John McLaughlin (locklin, Loflin, whatever...). An absolute legend.
Great tribute for John!
I’m going to put on Visions of the Emerald Beyond.
For John and Dandy Shredwards! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Listen to his guitar solo on "What I say" from "Live Evil" with Miles Davis! It's one of the best ever! Recorded at the Cellar Door in D.C. I think in '69 or '70. His strings sound extra loose it's unique. almost sounds like a violin at times. A must listen!
A very happy birthday John McLaughlin. 😊
Happy Birthday John McLaughlin!
Andy, watching you trying to recreate the "Birds of Fire" album single handedly, reminds me that you still haven't offered up your opinion of who the top 10 greatest multi instrumentalists of all time were.
To tell you the truth, I even subscribed to your channel, in the hope that you would be able to provide an answer to this question.
It seems to me that as a multi instrumentalist yourself, you are both well qualified, and knowledgeable enough to give a well informed answer to this question.
And by the way, I agree with your opinion about who the greatest guitarist was... and while John McLaughlin comes close... it can only be Allan Holdsworth!.
To hear of Allan's passing, must have been like a JFK moment for you... I wonder if you could share your thoughts of that day in a video (but I would understand if you think it's too morbid!).
Happy Birthday to John McLaughlin too... and with video's like this, might we see John on the channel soon as well? (I think that's Andy's plan... isn't it?).
A true pioneer
That look over your shoulder at 4:31 - ‘what have I committed myself to here…’
Very good cover.
Happy birthday ... Mahavishnu bar John?
(And I thought that was a fantastic tribute Andy. IMHO, you're one of the sky-apples that fell not too far from this tree. And that's not just because your diligent effort and then surrender to the stream you're flowing in produced sound that resonates in us floating leaves out here, but also in the fact that you've chosen to be one of those who put the important things first.)
Dude, that was a classic!
so fine a performance
Thank you.
Oh man great to see Ray Gomez, as well as an old friend Marco Anderson who is a real JM expert and led a great Lifetime inspired trio back in the day🤘🏻
happy birthday john
Sensational!
Happy Birthday Johnny Mac
nice,i suggest utilizing the pitch bend wheel with left hand when playing solos on keys with right hand.last note allways sounds nice with a bend,jan hammer style
And many more Guitar John
Sweet boards!
My fifth favorite guitarist. He was born on the same day and year as my late father-in-law. I share a birthday with Trevor Rabin, who I feel is a bit underappreciated as a guitarist.
A questing giant, his birthday is a gift to everyone else.
Happy Birthday 🙏Mahavishnu John McLaughlin 🙏
It's 2025 I think 😅
Still going at 83, more power to him ✌️😎👍
Happy birthday john Mclaughlin
we will sing happy birthday to john once everyone here is quiet!!
👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🚀🚀🚀🎸🎸🎸
Hear, hear!
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it's 2025, but Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, John.
Andy -- Wonderful guitar playing.
Wish everyone a wonderful new year.
I have a track on my Chanel, called "On Red Gardenien Street".
Many have told me it is McLaughlin-- ish.
I'd love to know if anyone could tell me if my tune rips from a john McLaughlin tune.
Love John, also thinking of making my song longer.
Love to hear your ideas.
H A P P Y ◇ B I R T H D A Y ♡J O H N ◇
What's with the excellent production quality? It's just confusing.
It's the year 2025 now.
He's quite good, isn't he.
I am not a religious person; I have no belief in an afterlife. But if there is a hell, then I’m sure the Mahavishnu Orchestra will be the house-band.
I find it difficult to express in words how much I absolutely loathe and detest this horrible, horrible noise; it is the very worst music ever contrived by human beings.
But happy birthday anyway I guess…
The Devil has the best tunes!
I agree, 10 seconds in and I am pulling my hair out.....I haven't even got any hair..... This type of music sets my teeth on edge. no real melody just crazy all over the place playing for the sake of playing. But as you say Happy Birthday anyway 🙂
Happy birthday John McLaughlin. I can't get into the MO though. God knows I've tried but I can't stand it.They're nearly as awful as weather report.
mahavishnu was the only fusion band that mattered to me … saw them a number of times … always beyond expectations