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Mahavishnu Orchestra
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(1970 – 1976, 1984 – 1987)
The Mahavishnu Orchestra was a jazz-rock fusion group that debuted in 1970 and dissolved in 1976, only to reunite briefly from 1984 to 1987.
In its first version, the band was led by “Mahavishnu” John McLaughlin on acoustic and electric guitars, with members 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 through 1976, personnel included Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, Narada Michael Walden on drums and vocals, Gayle Moran (Chick Corea’s wife and musical partner during the 70’s) 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 synthesizer, which enabled him to bend notes, mimicing the phrasing of McLaughlin’s guitar.
In its first version, the band was led by “Mahavishnu” John McLaughlin on acoustic and electric guitars, with members 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 through 1976, personnel included Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, Narada Michael Walden on drums and vocals, Gayle Moran (Chick Corea’s wife and musical partner during the 70’s) 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 synthesizer, which enabled him to bend notes, mimicing 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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Meeting Of The Spirits
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Miles Beyond
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Hope
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One Word
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Celestial Terrestrial Commuters
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Resolution
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Sanctuary
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The Dance of Maya
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Ashona223 wrote:
love Mahavishnu Orchestra
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Lifietsfel wrote:
Dos cosas grandes fusionadas.
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MaryusMuetz wrote:
Even though Inner Mounting Flame has way more impact than Birds of Fire I prefer the second album, it has much catchier riffs in my opinion
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OpethForLifee94 wrote:
Bought Birds of Fire the other day. Fuck me, hands down one of the most interesting and fantastic albums I've ever heard. McLaughlin and Cobham are Gods, and the virtuosic interplay between each member is absolutely second to none. They sacrifice nothing. Yeah. Bloody fantastic!
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karmaforce wrote:
john mclaughlin rules! :)
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MaidenSlayer wrote:
Guitar and drum are just insane.... [2]
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progtrance7 wrote:
Guitar and drum are just insane....
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Lifietsfel wrote:
Great band
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schokone wrote:
hot rats is by zappa
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szmataarmata wrote:
Hey! If you are fan o Weather Report (with Jaco or without him) join my group - http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Weather+Report
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zeppy111 wrote:
Birds Of Fire = Best album ever
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blkmosesmalone wrote:
Innermounting Flame is one of the greatest albums of the 70s...A Lotus on Irish Streams is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
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Martinchus89 wrote:
Some new pics added: http://www.lastfm.es/music/Mahavishnu+Orchestra/+images?sort=date
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bbertoni wrote:
Thousand Island Park from Birds Of Fire is beauty taking form of music
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ExxonAmadeus wrote:
I dunno which is my favourite: Birds of Fire or Hot Rats
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BoovTheAlmighty wrote:
Just heard these guys today for the first time, truly magnificent. "You know You know" is just so amazing.
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Oveja5 wrote:
beautyful...
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barrospablito wrote:
Great sound!
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vududevil wrote:
OMG! I can't believe I lived all this years without listening to this before!
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haneater wrote:
Yes Dude M.O. Are not progreesive band
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