This is a well put together interview . I'm a fan of John since 1972 . Listening to him is more educational than going to music college and most enjoyable . GOD bless you and him for this . Thank you for sharing !
I've always been such a fan of John's music since Silent Way, but his description of the effect on him of Miles music is really something. ... John recording of the music of Bill Evans ia just brilliant and it reflects how deep and that river flows.
After playing guitar on "In a Silent Way", Bitches Brew" etc etc, It was Miles who told John that it was time to start his own group. John has said in an interview, "well, if Miles says it, it must be right. That group became the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
‘Walkin’ is perhaps one of the greatest drum performances ever. Tony prodigy status excels to genius at the ripe age of 18-19. If you never heard it, stop everything and listen. It’s great to hear JM talk to so highly of this track because you can here the seeds of Mahavishnu and Shakti and then John’s genius beyond. Emergency was an music explosion than changed everything.
Just love what JM says about Tony Williams. It's great to hear someone of JM s stature validate what I have believed about Tony. Tonys sense of anticipation and understanding of being the driving force of the rhythm section and yet being so 'inside' if that makes sense? the soloist as well. No one had / has his magic ability.
Two things I can't understand. One is why do people make such a big deal about John McLaughlin's accent? It seems like any video here on youtube that features JM speaking also has several remarks in the comments section from viewers who seem almost obsessed about his accent and how "strange" it is. It never seemed strange to me at all and it's easy to understand what he is saying. The man is a world traveler who has lived in several places, and it's only natural that he would pick up on several different accents. It's really not much different from his eclectic tastes in the music he plays and listens to. It's weird to me how people are obsessed with the way he's saying something rather than paying attention to what he's saying. The second thing is, of the 3 videos/songs featured in this short video series, I noticed that, as of today, there is only one "thumbs down" vote for the Miles Davis tune, zero thumbs down votes for the Take Six tune, but 13 thumbs down votes for the Beatles tune. Is that a reflection of the elitist, condescending attitude towards the Beatles that many jazz musicians and fans have, which ironically JM speaks about in the Beatles video? Speaking for myself as a longtime serious jazz fan (and semi-professional musician), I loved the Beatles for years before I was smitten with and captivated by jazz music. But even when I became a sort of jazz snob for awhile in the 70's, I never stopped loving the Beatles.
I wouldn't say it's a "big deal" but it was a bit of a surprise to me when I played this video and heard McLaughlin speaking, it sounds a lot like a German friend of mine. McLaughlin speaks differently than during the Mahavishnu days. I lived overseas for years and it affected my accent when I spoke English though I never noticed it--friends would mention it when I returned to the US. It's an interesting phenomenon and nothing directed at McLaughlin as criticism.
I absolutely love Tony Williams, so it's great to hear John McLaughlin talking about him so glowingly. It's strange to hear him almost struggling to speak English though, very strange. On the other hand, I suppose that music has always been his first language :-) Great post - thanks!
what a rap..john mclaughlan says youre (tony) the greatest drummer, "and ive played with them all" ill have listen to him again, i have live at the 'pluggeg nikel' brilliant playing..
-- You're wrong, Mr. McLaughlin: The first record they (Miles & Tony, that is) did was "Seven Steps To Heaven": www.plosin.com/MilesAhead/DiscoDetails.aspx?t=Seven+Steps+to+Heaven -- Location & time: Lincoln Center, New York NY, February 12, 1964 -- Quote by Mr. Peter Losin: "This concert was a fundraiser for voter registration sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Committe on Racial Equality (CORE), and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). -- Apparently Davis did not tell the other members of the group beforehand that they would not be paid their usual wages for this performance. -- Columbia C7K-90840 includes both concerts in their entirety and in performance order. Columbia's two-CD Complete Concert (C2K 48821) simply reproduces the two original LPs/CDs with the titles in their original order, which is quite different than the order in which they were performed." -- www.plosin.com/MilesAhead/Sessions.aspx?s=640212
JM is really giving Tony his just do , because he was probably the best along with Billy Cobham. As two of the greatest drummers of the late 60's and early 70's. Where does that rank Cobham's influence as the drummer, which made JM's music and playing burn with Mahavishnu Orchestra? Cobham was the fire and gasoline that powered that band.
These interviews are pure gold.
This is a well put together interview . I'm a fan of John since 1972 . Listening to him is more educational than going to music college and most enjoyable . GOD bless you and him for this . Thank you for sharing !
I've always been such a fan of John's music since Silent Way, but his description of the effect on him of Miles music is really something. ... John recording of the music of Bill Evans ia just brilliant and it reflects how deep and that river flows.
After playing guitar on "In a Silent Way", Bitches Brew" etc etc, It was Miles who told John that it was time to start his own group.
John has said in an interview, "well, if Miles says it, it must be right.
That group became the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
ok but before there were devotion extrapolation my goals beyond and works with surman and farrell
Those records that Miles did with Herbie, Wayne, Tony and Ron, and in this instance, George Coleman, are just classics and the greatest.
i`ve just had a double dose of inspiration.
Yeah, going to pick up my guitar after this.
This is what opened up on Miles' performances. Tony Williams.
Yes, totally agree with Mac's assessment of Tony Williams as a drum and as a force that drove the sound of Miles 2nd great quintet.
‘Walkin’ is perhaps one of the greatest drum performances ever. Tony prodigy status excels to genius at the ripe age of 18-19. If you never heard it, stop everything and listen. It’s great to hear JM talk to so highly of this track because you can here the seeds of Mahavishnu and Shakti and then John’s genius beyond. Emergency was an music explosion than changed everything.
Just love what JM says about Tony Williams.
It's great to hear someone of JM s stature validate what I have believed about Tony. Tonys sense of anticipation and understanding of being the driving force of the rhythm section and yet being so 'inside' if that makes sense? the soloist as well. No one had / has his magic ability.
Two things I can't understand. One is why do people make such a big deal about John McLaughlin's accent? It seems like any video here on youtube that features JM speaking also has several remarks in the comments section from viewers who seem almost obsessed about his accent and how "strange" it is. It never seemed strange to me at all and it's easy to understand what he is saying. The man is a world traveler who has lived in several places, and it's only natural that he would pick up on several different accents. It's really not much different from his eclectic tastes in the music he plays and listens to. It's weird to me how people are obsessed with the way he's saying something rather than paying attention to what he's saying.
The second thing is, of the 3 videos/songs featured in this short video series, I noticed that, as of today, there is only one "thumbs down" vote for the Miles Davis tune, zero thumbs down votes for the Take Six tune, but 13 thumbs down votes for the Beatles tune. Is that a reflection of the elitist, condescending attitude towards the Beatles that many jazz musicians and fans have, which ironically JM speaks about in the Beatles video? Speaking for myself as a longtime serious jazz fan (and semi-professional musician), I loved the Beatles for years before I was smitten with and captivated by jazz music. But even when I became a sort of jazz snob for awhile in the 70's, I never stopped loving the Beatles.
I wouldn't say it's a "big deal" but it was a bit of a surprise to me when I played this video and heard McLaughlin speaking, it sounds a lot like a German friend of mine. McLaughlin speaks differently than during the Mahavishnu days. I lived overseas for years and it affected my accent when I spoke English though I never noticed it--friends would mention it when I returned to the US. It's an interesting phenomenon and nothing directed at McLaughlin as criticism.
@@FawleyJude He married Katia LaBeque....
wow 6:25 big mistake that is BILLY COBHAM
dori pedr I know )) Someone else mentioned it to me :)
*****
yep
Ahhaha da fuck thats Billy
Doh! That's awkward! Oh well... fantastic band photo anyway, and another fantastic drummer.
Why interrupt a great interview with unnecessary snippets?
I absolutely love Tony Williams, so it's great to hear John McLaughlin talking about him so glowingly. It's strange to hear him almost struggling to speak English though, very strange. On the other hand, I suppose that music has always been his first language :-) Great post - thanks!
It might also be because French is his day to day language - he has lived in France for decades.
I'm English and I've lived in France for decades, but I don't think my English is as stilted as that... :-)
twangbarfly I'm sure your guitar playing isn't as fluid as his either... ;-)
@@egyptianminor Seven years later... OUCH!!!
what a rap..john mclaughlan says youre (tony) the greatest drummer, "and ive played with them all" ill have listen to him again, i have live at the 'pluggeg nikel' brilliant playing..
At the end the great Billy Cobham man..
kinda odd moment for that pic, with all my respect for Cobham.
4:37-41 = Johnny Mac does a great Miles Davis' voice impersonation. Teo Macero could also do a great one too.
in the last photo its billy cobham. not tony williams. that is an awful mistake.
-- You're wrong, Mr. McLaughlin: The first record they (Miles & Tony, that is) did was "Seven Steps To Heaven": www.plosin.com/MilesAhead/DiscoDetails.aspx?t=Seven+Steps+to+Heaven
-- Location & time: Lincoln Center, New York NY, February 12, 1964
-- Quote by Mr. Peter Losin: "This concert was a fundraiser for voter registration sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the Committe on Racial Equality (CORE), and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).
-- Apparently Davis did not tell the other members of the group beforehand that they would not be paid their usual wages for this performance.
-- Columbia C7K-90840 includes both concerts in their entirety and in performance order. Columbia's two-CD Complete Concert (C2K 48821) simply reproduces the two original LPs/CDs with the titles in their original order, which is quite different than the order in which they were performed."
-- www.plosin.com/MilesAhead/Sessions.aspx?s=640212
JM is really giving Tony his just do , because he was probably the best along with Billy Cobham. As two of the greatest drummers of the late 60's and early 70's. Where does that rank Cobham's influence as the drummer, which made JM's music and playing burn with Mahavishnu Orchestra? Cobham was the fire and gasoline that powered that band.
He really does have a very peculiar accent .
One would think he isn’t English.
it's a combo of his native uk accent, nyc accent and an indian accent.
whats the name of tht 64 album? didn't get tht
Saqib Saqib it should be “miles in europe”
The notable album is “Four and More” which has ‘Walkin’ or the Collection which includes My Funny Valentine
he is english but he sounds german
I never would have guessed JM was in any way influenced by Miles.
Could anybody tell me what is the piece played at 3:20?
It Never Entered My Mind, gorgeous song
Thank you so much
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