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(1970 – 1976, 1984 – 1987)
In its first version, the band was led by “Mahavishnu” John McLaughlin on acoustic and electric guitars, with Billy Cobham on drums, Rick Laird on electric and acoustic bass, Jan Hammer on electric and acoustic piano, and Jerry Goodman on violin. The group is best known for their two most popular albums: The Inner Mounting Flame (1971) and Birds Of Fire (1973).
From 1974 to 1976, personnel included Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, Narada Michael Walden on drums and vocals, Gayle Moran on vocals and keyboards, and Ralph Armstrong on bass, among others. This second incarnation of the group explored orchestral arrangements, as well as more mainstream funk and R&B grooves added to the mix.
This group was considered an important pioneer in the jazz fusion movement that was founded by Miles Davis. McLaughlin and Cobham met while performing and recording with Davis. McLaughlin was also influenced in his conception of the band by his studies with Indian guru Sri Chinmoy, who encouraged him to take the name “Mahavishnu”.
McLaughlin had particular ideas for the instrumentation of the group, in keeping with his highly original concept of genre-blending in composition. He particularly wanted a violinist. As the group evolved, McLaughlin adopted what became his trademark double-neck guitar (six-string and twelve-string), and Hammer added a Moog synthesiser, which enabled him to bend notes, mimicking the phrasing of McLaughlin’s guitar.
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Birds Of Fire
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The Inner Mounting Flame
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Visions of the Emerald Beyond
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Apocalypse
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Walwynwalwyn
Well don't we go a long way to return to where we started. Was listening to some Terje Rypdal some weeks ago which lead me to a YouTube concert with Billy Cobham from 1994 where they did Birdland (Weather Report). Which reminded me of the Crosswinds album I used to have until it was nicked by the cops during a drugs raid. So I got a replacement from Amazon along with Weather Report, and the MO box set which arrived today, and I'm waiting on some Crusaders compilation box set.
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Assedor
This respected group has always sought to extract a diverse and deep sound. They have always been adventurous in the choice of material, and in the philosophical approach to the music. They produce a great impression of a mixture of artistry and power of influence. It makes sense to have them for your own collection.
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SAGYology have to agree with you about Visions of the Emerald Beyond. Even the NAME of the album is amazing.
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TheBladeRunner_
Inner Worlds Part 1&2
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DavidSmith98
Birds of Fire
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luisehc
Jodidamente largas sus canciones, eh? Los descubrí gracias a The Concert Vault, excelentes.
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MuzykoLubna
Love' Em
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rockandross
Mexican Psychedelic rock (Homemade) https://soundcloud.com/rockandross/conocente
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barcisz
yeah!
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rok2slayr
why the fuck does it matter what the name is?
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pratyush92
The name is really too corny... Blah!
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Abello966
music for musicians
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IanCat87
So I put off listening to Mahavishnu Orchestra for years. Never had anything against McLaughlin or anything, always thought he was great, I ended up putting off the group for ages... UNTIL NOW AND HOLY MOLY IS THIS SHIT FANTASTIC!!
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Haru-Yami
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SAGYology
Visions of the Emerald Beyond is by far their best album and I love almost all of them. It's MO's absolute creative peak.
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ifhgsfj
Visions of the Emerald Beyond is underrated.
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ilton_mateus16
Banda absurdamente incrível!!!
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bigballsdude
After listen The Inner Mounting Flame I think groups like The Mars Volta (not in offense to them) are nothing invented new.
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DraKi91
http://liveweb.arte.tv/fr/video/A_Celebration_of_the_Mahavishnu_Orchestra/ Must See!
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Shane-McKenna
Inner Mounting Flame is ridiculously awesome. [4]
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