Akarsh Rastogi, Yes, I am familiar and have the album. Perhaps I should have said, Miles named this acid fueled jam on this premiere fusion lp. Fusion on!
@@Claytone-Records it's been a few decades since I read Miles' autobiography but my recollection about both Bitches Brew and Kinda Blue was that Miles came along with scraps of manuscript with thematic ideas, handed them out and let the greatest improvisers he had carefully curated go for it! Did he write the songs? I don't know, but he certainly produced them, in the true sense of that word.
John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Victor Wooten, and Lenny White, live at the Blue Note. What an incredible album this might have made! I'm envious of every person in that audience.
Saw him do this on his first Mahavishnu tour. Wearing all white. ...Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer, Jerry Goodman, Rick Laird. Sitting first row. We didn't know what hit us. Some couldn't keep up and walked out. The rest of us just sat there in stunned awe. Tremendous talent.
They were a band of virtuoso's being driven by a great band leader and guitarist with a vision. Awesome and ahead of its time. Even by today's standards
Saw him twice at Woolsey Hall, 1973-74. I STILL haven't gotten over it, 50 years later! Just when we couldn't comprehend any more blazing riffs, they played Lotus on Irish Streams. Magical. The first time, they had to stop after two encores . . . John came out to apologize because Billy Cobham was totally cramped. If you haven't checked out Spectrum, Billy's solo effort, please do so.
John McLaughlin was a shredding guitar monster before shredders were invented. He was shredding way back in the early 70s along with Allan Holdsworth during his Soft Machine day's and Jan Akkerman during his Focus days. These were the real guitar giants of their day.
Yes, agree in regards to shredding before shredders were invented. I seen McLaughlin as a kid in the '70's in Australia, I was awestruck!! So much light and shade in his playing!
Thanks for including Akkerman! I rediscovered him recently. Funny, I discovered "Inner Mounting Flame" , also Allan when he played with Tony William's, especially the tune "Fred". I was the 1st to buy these albums when they came out, and no one I knew was even interested. We were all young Rockers. But, I am and was a guitar player.
I love Jimi but he he didn’t have the theory down. John came over to America play on Miles Davis LP’s for Gods Sake. A Beast. I wore the Tony Williams Lifetime TURN IT OVER LP out. Way back in the late Seventies I think we
I love Jimi but he he didn’t have the theory down. John came over to America play on Miles Davis LP’s for Gods Sake. A Beast. I wore the Tony Williams Lifetime TURN IT OVER LP out. Way back in the late Seventies I think we
My reaction watching this: -cool! It's John Mclaughlin live. -damn Victor Wooten is there too. -oh shit! Is that Chick Corea on the piano? -wait! LENNY WHITE WAS ON THE DRUMS ALL ALONG?!
Oh man, the musical genius assembled on that stage ... and how funny it is to see Return to Forever band members Chick Corea and Lenny White play a Mahavishnu Orchestra piece with John.
Remember: Chick and Lenny have a special bond with John since they were all in the core band on the Bitches Brew recordings. That is deep -- and throw in Victor Wooten who looks so tickled to be playing with guys he's admired so much.
I was ring-side at the Blue Note, NYC for this show w. dear friends Joe & Anne in 2016. Blue-Note had booked Chick for a month for his 75th b-day. He got to play with different combinations of musicians he had worked with over his long, amazing career. To see Chick & John McLaughlin together, supported by the great Victor Wooten on bass and bad-ass Lenny White on drums was a spectacular treat I'll always remember. Chick had been there at the beginning of Miles Davis' new electric sound, beginning in Feb. 1969 with "In a Silent Way" and later that year, Aug. 1969 with the ground-breaking, "Bitches Brew." So many great young musicians played on those dates. By 1972, when Chick contributed to the hyper-kinetic jazz-funk classic, "On the Corner", he was already off on his own as a leader in "Return to Forever". Along w. other Miles alumni, Joe Zawinul & Wayne Shorter in "Weather Report", John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra; Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi", a new form of high-propellent fusion jazz was explored that lit up the firmament. In 2008, Chick & John joined forces again in the "5 Peace Band". Playing each other's compositions they were supported by the best of the next-gen players - Christian McBride on bass, Kenny Garrett on sax, and monster percussionist, Vinnie Coluiata. ua-cam.com/video/Culg50fKK8E/v-deo.html. Great thanks and blessings to Chick Corea, whose innovative originality both in playing, composing, recording & band leading set the bar for all who aspire to greatness in music and in life.
I saw John on his final tour while on vacation in Fla. It was amazing to see and hear John play with the fire and energy when I first saw him in the early 70s with the Mahivishna Orchestra with Billy Cobham on drums! Hearing him play is a mind altering experience for those who appreciate a technical and expressive guitarist. A true legend.
I was there that night - a night I will never forget as every piece they played was just as memorable -- an incredible feeling to say the least and great quality of sound!
A tune as ordinary as your ring tone on a calling bell, on your alarm or the hourly chime on a clock...but these geniuses' turned it into a breathtakingly divine music...Thank you John for the music
The John McLaughlin Quartet played this song as an encore to their performance at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, UK this week. It was a fitting end to one of the best concerts that I've ever attended.
I was there, it was like a spiritual experience for me, the best live music I've ever witnessed. I cried tears of joy when they played You know, You know.
Of course I have the original album with the original guys ...and they were just great ,....as time goes by and they are no longer together,...they still play but with different guys that are good of course , but it is still not the same as the original ...specially in the studio,...each and every song is out of this world.
I was at this ahow. Standing room at the bar and it was amazing. It was a Chick show and I wasn't sure who else would be there. I was in the line when I realized JM was playing too. Great experience.
Chick Corea Elektric Band - Electric City song blew me away. Play that on some good headphones going for a walk and you're having a good day my friend.
A lineup this legendary should fill a small arena, even today. Having seen Mahavishnu in front of 20,000 people, the folks at Blue Note got a real treat, but I miss Billy.
It's pretty interesting when some of the members of the rival contemporary fusion band of the time plays the tunes of the other band with one of the leading members.
I just read some comments here from the 'experts', so here a comment from a non-expert. Jazz is about playing in the moment and that's exactly what they were doing here, simple as that!
As someone living in a whirlpool of depression and other bullshit, anytime I see Matt Pike, that all disappears. It makes me so happy to live in the same time as him. God luck and good speed, my man. Keep on truckin’ Mr. Pike!
Man, this is heaven...I wore out my vinyl of Inner Mounting Flame playing this track back in the day, of all the wonders on that album this one always had me most... and seeing JM together with masters like Chick & Lenny... just wish I could have been in the front row to experience directly the joy they're obviously feeling.
I am lucky I saw John and the Mahavishnu orchestra, Santana, and Weather Report on a 4th of July in the 70's at the coliseum in Cleveland ( Northfield) and he was my inspiration for guitar playing as was Santana, Jimi hendrix, Jimmy Page, Tommi Iommi, Alvin Lee, Blind Owl, Todd Rundgren, Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies}, Frank Marino, Robin Trower, and so many other killer guitarist who have done it to the max and I mean TO THE MAX. Anyone listening to this right now knows what i mean. Some fantastic incredible artists out here. To bad these generations are fucked up in the head with bullshit. This isnt bullshit, this is real. peace! We made it!
Chick really knows how to launch of this riff, and John is like "launch baby, launch". He's Cape Canaveral here. I saw Jeff Beck do this live recently. Also a treat, but Jeff didn't have the talent with him to make it shine like this.
I had the privilege to see him in Indianapolis on his farewell tour. Jimmy Herring's band opened then after McLaughlin's band played a set they played another set together. Some of the finest playing I've ever witnessed!
it cant get much better than this! these guys were probably playing this tune for the first time and it was wonderful watching them struggle through unfamiliar terrain espcially Corea, Wooten and White. Corea and McLaughlin are both technically brilliant soloist along with Wooten a bass innovator and White locking in Wonderfully with Wooten at times and a technical whiz himself on the drum kit. I totally enjoyed this musical exploration.
I was supposed to go see the Wooten Brothers this month in Atlanta (Variety Playhouse April 19th?, I think), but thanks to Coronavirus, that isn’t happening. Really sucks because I’ve wanted to see Victor for so long, and Regi is my real hero. He’s a rarity to see live. Oh well...maybe one day...
Remember kids, Miles Davis once wrote a song called John McLaughlin. Yes he did.
in bitches brew, but he was the one playing. it was an acid-fueled Jam session
Akarsh Rastogi, Yes, I am familiar and have the album. Perhaps I should have said, Miles named this acid fueled jam on this premiere fusion lp. Fusion on!
@@Claytone-Records it's been a few decades since I read Miles' autobiography but my recollection about both Bitches Brew and Kinda Blue was that Miles came along with scraps of manuscript with thematic ideas, handed them out and let the greatest improvisers he had carefully curated go for it! Did he write the songs? I don't know, but he certainly produced them, in the true sense of that word.
carnivaltym, Thanks for the information. I think it’s time for a re-read of Miles’ autobiography myself.
Go Ahead John.
John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Victor Wooten, and Lenny White, live at the Blue Note. What an incredible album this might have made! I'm envious of every person in that audience.
But now you get to listen again and again.
Lol, I agree but tell that to the fat guy in black w/mustache in the front. He looks like he's anticipating a hot dog eating contest instead.
John looks so healthy and young. I hope he lives to be 120 and continues to love playing for the world.
Amen!!
I thought he already was 120 😉
@@zombielandakausa7468 so maybe you should act yours smart ass.
Who would want to live to 120????
He will and the last voice he hears...will be mine.
Saw him do this on his first Mahavishnu tour. Wearing all white. ...Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer, Jerry Goodman, Rick Laird. Sitting first row. We didn't know what hit us. Some couldn't keep up and walked out. The rest of us just sat there in stunned awe. Tremendous talent.
Yeah great I was there also
@@johnmills2274 I was there too. It was brilliant.
They were a band of virtuoso's being driven by a great band leader and guitarist with a vision. Awesome and ahead of its time. Even by today's standards
That was a long time ago because I saw him too.
Saw him twice at Woolsey Hall, 1973-74. I STILL haven't gotten over it, 50 years later! Just when we couldn't comprehend any more blazing riffs, they played Lotus on Irish Streams. Magical. The first time, they had to stop after two encores . . . John came out to apologize because Billy Cobham was totally cramped. If you haven't checked out Spectrum, Billy's solo effort, please do so.
John McLaughlin was a shredding guitar monster before shredders were invented. He was shredding way back in the early 70s along with Allan Holdsworth during his Soft Machine day's and Jan Akkerman during his Focus days. These were the real guitar giants of their day.
Yes, agree in regards to shredding before shredders were invented. I seen McLaughlin as a kid in the '70's in Australia, I was awestruck!! So much light and shade in his playing!
Thanks for including Akkerman! I rediscovered him recently. Funny, I discovered "Inner Mounting Flame" , also Allan when he played with Tony William's, especially the tune "Fred".
I was the 1st to buy these albums when they came out, and no one I knew was even interested. We were all young Rockers. But, I am and was a guitar player.
I love Jimi but he he didn’t have the theory down. John came over to America play on Miles Davis LP’s for Gods Sake. A Beast. I wore the Tony Williams Lifetime TURN IT OVER LP out. Way back in the late Seventies I think we
I love Jimi but he he didn’t have the theory down. John came over to America play on Miles Davis LP’s for Gods Sake. A Beast. I wore the Tony Williams Lifetime TURN IT OVER LP out. Way back in the late Seventies I think we
I'd throw Steve Hillage into the mix too. Lightning fast long before it was fashionable.
My reaction watching this:
-cool! It's John Mclaughlin live.
-damn Victor Wooten is there too.
-oh shit! Is that Chick Corea on the piano?
-wait! LENNY WHITE WAS ON THE DRUMS ALL ALONG?!
Haha. My thoughts exactly!
WHUUUUTTTTT!!!😳😳🤯
SAME HERE!
New-York is a whole different place
Chic plays these beautiful "In a silent way" voicings... magic
True..
His harmonic heart ❤️ was infinite..
One of the greats R.I.P Chic!!
Nailed it.
RIP Chick Corea absolute Jazz legend. These blokes are serious musos. I could listen to this all day.
👍👍👌👌💪💪
Now this is what you call a "supergroup"
Except for the Drummer... he didn't t do his homeworks
"Birds Of Fire" one of the best albums ever recorded. Not CD, not iTunes, ALBUM.
What's the best iTunes?
Lou Reed, Rock and Roll Animal.
Absolutely correct, a gift from the Universe delivered to us by a Master of The Universe
Yep, on vinyl is still the best playback!!!!
Industrial Zen probably even better if thats possible with John
Victor looks so happy to be playing with such legends and what I assume to be musical influences.
Let's be fair, Victor's a legend himself. :)
I would love it too.Sadly,I can't play,I never made time to take lessons.☹😢
@@craigezell4261 It’s never too late……
The F**k he does !
@@klnine are you agreeing or disagreeing? Where I come from this would be statement of disagreement, but slang is weird.
I lost love how they are appreciating each other. Damn, magical moment of connection there. I also love the fact that it's Wooten on bass.
Did Jaco ever play with McLaughlin?
What an absolutely stunning musician JM really is. One of the greatest ever, no doubt
Oh man, the musical genius assembled on that stage ... and how funny it is to see Return to Forever band members Chick Corea and Lenny White play a Mahavishnu Orchestra piece with John.
Remember: Chick and Lenny have a special bond with John since they were all in the core band on the Bitches Brew recordings. That is deep -- and throw in Victor Wooten who looks so tickled to be playing with guys he's admired so much.
Sadly we lost Chick.
I was ring-side at the Blue Note, NYC for this show w. dear friends Joe & Anne in 2016. Blue-Note had booked Chick for a month for his 75th b-day. He got to play with different combinations of musicians he had worked with over his long, amazing career. To see Chick & John McLaughlin together, supported by the great Victor Wooten on bass and bad-ass Lenny White on drums was a spectacular treat I'll always remember.
Chick had been there at the beginning of Miles Davis' new electric sound, beginning in Feb. 1969 with "In a Silent Way" and later that year, Aug. 1969 with the ground-breaking, "Bitches Brew." So many great young musicians played on those dates.
By 1972, when Chick contributed to the hyper-kinetic jazz-funk classic, "On the Corner", he was already off on his own as a leader in "Return to Forever". Along w. other Miles alumni, Joe Zawinul & Wayne Shorter in "Weather Report", John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra; Herbie Hancock's "Mwandishi", a new form of high-propellent fusion jazz was explored that lit up the firmament. In 2008, Chick & John joined forces again in the "5 Peace Band". Playing each other's compositions they were supported by the best of the next-gen players - Christian McBride on bass, Kenny Garrett on sax, and monster percussionist, Vinnie Coluiata.
ua-cam.com/video/Culg50fKK8E/v-deo.html.
Great thanks and blessings to Chick Corea, whose innovative originality both in playing, composing, recording & band leading set the bar for all who aspire to greatness in music and in life.
What a great performance. It is from one of my favorite albums of all time, "Inner mounting flame".
we are in the 5th dimension whith Chick,Victor,Lenny and my dear friend John
timeless moment wonderfull!!! (but you now)
Etienne Sartoni . Just wish I could have been there but living on an island north east of Scotland , it’s kinda hard to to get the right taxi .
I saw John on his final tour while on vacation in Fla. It was amazing to see and hear John play with the fire and energy when I first saw him in the early 70s with the Mahivishna Orchestra with Billy Cobham on drums!
Hearing him play is a mind altering experience for those who appreciate a technical and expressive guitarist. A true legend.
When I was a teenager, I had trouble understanding this whole genre. Now I find it mesmerizing and can't get enough!
The way it's supposta bee ! Such a hoot !
Victor Wooten enjoying the crazy timing and let's loose, with the bass, John Mc having a ball, what a class act !
I was there that night - a night I will never forget as every piece they played was just as memorable -- an incredible feeling to say the least and great quality of sound!
Who was on keys ?
A tune as ordinary as your ring tone on a calling bell, on your alarm or the hourly chime on a clock...but these geniuses' turned it into a breathtakingly divine music...Thank you John for the music
No, rather complicated time signature.
Simple?
The John McLaughlin Quartet played this song as an encore to their performance at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, UK this week. It was a fitting end to one of the best concerts that I've ever attended.
I was there, it was like a spiritual experience for me, the best live music I've ever witnessed. I cried tears of joy when they played You know, You know.
Came for McLaughlin, Stayed for the guests (Corea, Wooten, White). Hot damn!
These guys look so happy together. This is the way music should be enjoyed 😉
the original version with billy cobham is absolutly great
The original version with Billy Cobham is great.
Fixed.
Yep. And Jerry Goodman on fiddle. :-)
@@thisguyindenver1350 I heard live a version with Shakti: might have last fully 30 min. . Outstanding
what absurdity there is not a standard way for this
Of course I have the original album with the original guys ...and they were just great ,....as time goes by and they are no longer together,...they still play but with different guys that are good of course , but it is still not the same as the original ...specially in the studio,...each and every song is out of this world.
Love the way these guys just "let it happen"
I was at this ahow. Standing room at the bar and it was amazing. It was a Chick show and I wasn't sure who else would be there. I was in the line when I realized JM was playing too. Great experience.
20 people know nothing about music.
This is about as good as it gets, 4 absolute living legends together.
John is as Good as ever ... Nobody plays the Blues like that .... IMHO still the Best...
I have the same feelings to listen now this piece like in 1971! One of the greatest musicians ever!
This is just an awesome quartet, OMG - super nice - every guy just had it delivered
Chick and John made my youth in the eighties
Holy fk. Been listening to these cats for 50 frickin years! Oh so satisfying!
Return to Mahavishnu Orchestra Forever... and the Flecktones!
RIP Chick Corea the greatest keys
Chick Corea Elektric Band - Electric City song blew me away. Play that on some good headphones going for a walk and you're having a good day my friend.
Terriffic keys!! I love it when you get a deep vibe when not much is said, but is said tastefully. Props to all, great musicians.
A lineup this legendary should fill a small arena, even today. Having seen Mahavishnu in front of 20,000 people, the folks at Blue Note got a real treat, but I miss Billy.
One of my favorite musicians and this composition is a beautiful thing. The original recording of this song was very nicely done too.
It's pretty interesting when some of the members of the rival contemporary fusion band of the time plays the tunes of the other band with one of the leading members.
I just read some comments here from the 'experts', so here a comment from a non-expert. Jazz is about playing in the moment and that's exactly what they were doing here, simple as that!
This is actually jazz - rock. Always loved music of Mc.Laughlin.
You’re a dope.
uw0tm8?
Spiritual electricity, that's what Sir John is all about - a cosmic gentleman like no other!
Yeah the cats backing up John make this a funky reversion dig it
McLaughlin was there as Chick Corea's guest during Corea's eight-week 75th birthday residency.
This was an amazing night. Thanks for sharing this!
As someone living in a whirlpool of depression and other bullshit, anytime I see Matt Pike, that all disappears. It makes me so happy to live in the same time as him. God luck and good speed, my man. Keep on truckin’ Mr. Pike!
The rythym is insaneeee on this song!!! wish i was there
Can't get much better than this. So much joy.
Man, this is heaven...I wore out my vinyl of Inner Mounting Flame playing this track back in the day, of all the wonders on that album this one always had me most... and seeing JM together with masters like Chick & Lenny... just wish I could have been in the front row to experience directly the joy they're obviously feeling.
Wow, what a wonderful performance! All thanks mighty Tube!
Thanks for the inspiration John. You are on my 'guitar hero' playlist. Time to practise!
Amazing !! Love John and Victor !! Thank you mrmac
don't forget to love chick too ^^ they're all awesome ^^ just saying
cannot get much better than this!!
Takita takita takita takita....12 beat pattern and still mysterious , one of my favorit compositions, played it a lot...thank you John and Chick.🙏
I am lucky I saw John and the Mahavishnu orchestra, Santana, and Weather Report on a 4th of July in the 70's at the coliseum in Cleveland ( Northfield) and he was my inspiration for guitar playing as was Santana, Jimi hendrix, Jimmy Page, Tommi Iommi, Alvin Lee, Blind Owl, Todd Rundgren, Rocky George (Suicidal Tendencies}, Frank Marino, Robin Trower, and so many other killer guitarist who have done it to the max and I mean TO THE MAX. Anyone listening to this right now knows what i mean. Some fantastic incredible artists out here. To bad these generations are fucked up in the head with bullshit. This isnt bullshit, this is real. peace! We made it!
I was at that show too and remember holding on to my seat because the guitar playing was so intense!
Brilliant thanks for sharing really put me in a musical nirvana make you want to play guitar all day very exciting jazz
I was there!! So sad there won't be any concerts to go for a while...
Incredible! Every solo was remarkable. Wish White had one too.
Chick really knows how to launch of this riff, and John is like "launch baby, launch". He's Cape Canaveral here. I saw Jeff Beck do this live recently. Also a treat, but Jeff didn't have the talent with him to make it shine like this.
So simple yet so complex... made me want to spark one up just listening to this
One of my favourite Mahavishnu pieces!!! Music for eternity!!!
This is very interesting! John, Chick and Victor all is one trio.
I used to play bass. I instantly recognise Vic Wooten!
Quite magical, wonderful musicians working like one person!
Bunch of jazz masters playing together in a club. It don’t get much better than that.
Nobody ever wants to play this with me at the local jam night😀
Beautiful! The Return to Perfection Band.
Masterclass!
Ahh this takes me back with Cobham on drums greatest band ever Mahavisnu live..yeah
I just love John!!!
around since ages, always searching and exploring, always positive, never dull... yes, you gotta love him!
fantastic Thanks for the taste, I will be there Sunday night. Happy 75th to Chick.
Enjoy....I went to both Sets Friday night. worth it, they only played one song the same in both sets (Romantic Warrior)
Non sapevo che ci fosse 79 musicisti più bravi di questi ! Complimenti vivissimi!
I had the privilege to see him in Indianapolis on his farewell tour. Jimmy Herring's band opened then after McLaughlin's band played a set they played another set together. Some of the finest playing I've ever witnessed!
what an amazing line up !
Man does Chick Corea give this tune the treatment! Love this version!
Please come to America for a tour John. We need it
Absolutely wonderful
Jazz musicians, despite the atmosphere, and accidentals, live long and prosper.
it cant get much better than this! these guys were probably playing this tune for the first time and it was wonderful watching them struggle through unfamiliar terrain espcially Corea, Wooten and White. Corea and McLaughlin are both technically brilliant soloist along with Wooten a bass innovator and White locking in Wonderfully with Wooten at times and a technical whiz himself on the drum kit. I totally enjoyed this musical exploration.
jonathan of a thousand talents thanks a lot
☆☆☆☆☆ WOW WOW WOW.... John, Chick, Victor, and Lenny... OMG! To have been there, once in a life time treat! ...and Wow!!!
Yes McLaughlin, we know, we know about your great talent!!
That was fantastic.
I was supposed to go see the Wooten Brothers this month in Atlanta (Variety Playhouse April 19th?, I think), but thanks to Coronavirus, that isn’t happening. Really sucks because I’ve wanted to see Victor for so long, and Regi is my real hero. He’s a rarity to see live. Oh well...maybe one day...
Chick and John: The Unbeatable duo!
Oh, this was so good..
damm!!!! this guys are amazin!!
Such a small venue!! You lucky SOB's!!! Ive only seen him in big concert halls.
What an incredible band!
Wonderful and beautiful.
Fabulous!!!
God I love this
we were sitting at the McCoy Tyner table!
No words to describe this....
Excellent and awesome talent.
the shifting rhythms...the ensemble...the funk, the spirit!
Seen just the clip of the video seen john and victor wooten yup this is gonna be awesome!
Holy Smokes.....this is wonderful.
Return to the inner mounting flame
The inner mounting flame returns forever
Looks like a fine night to be alive.
... just fantastic ...