@@nicksobekmusicGrowing up listening to quite a lot of Joe Pass' recordings and being from the country of Niels Henning Ørsted Pedersen (which means a lot of jazz in the radio and TV) makes it easy to relate to JM's plying/picking style. Considering the Indian rythm section they're just great musicians with an elevated understanding of rythm. Yes, Zakir Hussain has established his name in the West. But Vikku Vinayakram (The God of Ghatam) is just as good as ZH. Take that from a drummer and guitarist.
We don't dismiss him! He's just above most peoples comprehension, Myself included. I've been following Him since 1972. Have had the honor and privilege to see Him four times. Once with the original Shakti, next with the incredible Woodrow"Sonship" Theus, and twice with Trilok Gurtu. Was, and am still always amazed at how He keeps pushing the music envelope. Here's hoping He keeps trailblazing for all of us mere mortals for many years to come. To be "lucky" enough to be alive at this time and space and sharing the planet with Him is incredible to Me as a person and musician. From what I've read and listened to, as in interviews, He's an incredible human being, flawed as we all are, but continuing to strive , grow, and evolve. If only we all had but a fraction of this man's outlook on life and music, the world would be an incredibly much better place. Can't say enough, but I'll stop now.
Since "Birds Of Fire"? If so, the same here. Before that Joe Pass was the favourite. Saw him a couple of times with Mahavishnu Orchestra and once with Paco De Lucia and Al diMeola and once with Trilok Gurtu and Kai Eckhardt.
I tend to agree. It has an amazing feel to it. I saw this version of the band in Birmingham UK around 1998/9. An amazing experience which I will never forget.
Just to be clear, this is from the album Remember Shakti, the first Remember Shakti album recorded live in concert. This was before the late incredible Mandolin Srinivas joined the group for the next two albums, Saturday Night in Bombay and The Believer. In my humble opinion, this song is one of the most beautiful by McL or anyone else. There's another version on McL's The Promise album and another stunning beautiful version by Lucas Pickford and Steve Hunt on one of the Mahavishnu tribute albums.
If there is a god, then this is surely her music (along with the complete works of JS Bach, of course). Play this at my wake, with the lights out and everyone lying on their backs, and I'll be there, for sure …
Thats why Remeber Shakti came about again! They still play live. People take a long time to evolve to absorb this music. Perhaps Man hasnt evolved enough to be ready mostly?
They made a grp remember Shakti. John, zakir, selvaganesh, shankar mahadevan and U srinivas. This grp was active til 2014. But after sad demise of U srinivas they stopped touring. Just 3 days ago, they have again started performing. This time violin player ganesh Rajgopalan have taken the place of great U srinivas.
Because each of these musicians is unique. There's only one John Mac. Likewise only one Zakir, one Selvaganesh, one Vikku, one Chaurasia. These combinations only happen once, if we're lucky It isn't just the music they're making now that makes them special. It's the history of each musician, and how that informs the sound they make. And there are very few musicians out there with a history like John McLaughlin.
I dont know why people diss McLaughlin.
He is totally unique and utterly brilliant.
Agreed. His playing is utterly beautiful. I think those who might diss him might be intimidated by what he does.
Never known a single jazz buff who disliked McLaughlin.
@@Alun49Or they just might not be musicians, especially not guitarists.
@@nicksobekmusicGrowing up listening to quite a lot of Joe Pass' recordings and being from the country of Niels Henning Ørsted Pedersen (which means a lot of jazz in the radio and TV) makes it easy to relate to JM's plying/picking style. Considering the Indian rythm section they're just great musicians with an elevated understanding of rythm. Yes, Zakir Hussain has established his name in the West. But Vikku Vinayakram (The God of Ghatam) is just as good as ZH. Take that from a drummer and guitarist.
@@chosen_ones777 What are you babbling about? It bears almost no relation to my comment. Who dislikes McLaughlin?
I used to run every day to this track; it dictated my pace and time as well as my feet being in 9/8 timing. Wonderful divine performance!
Genuine fusion music unlike the crap we hear today
You're too rough with the music of today.
Mainstream is rarely good... whatever the era.
We don't dismiss him! He's just above most peoples comprehension, Myself included. I've been following Him since 1972. Have had the honor and privilege to see Him four times. Once with the original Shakti, next with the incredible Woodrow"Sonship" Theus, and twice with Trilok Gurtu. Was, and am still always amazed at how He keeps pushing the music envelope. Here's hoping He keeps trailblazing for all of us mere mortals for many years to come. To be "lucky" enough to be alive at this time and space and sharing the planet with Him is incredible to Me as a person and musician. From what I've read and listened to, as in interviews, He's an incredible human being, flawed as we all are, but continuing to strive , grow, and evolve. If only we all had but a fraction of this man's outlook on life and music, the world would be an incredibly much better place. Can't say enough, but I'll stop now.
Since "Birds Of Fire"?
If so, the same here. Before that Joe Pass was the favourite. Saw him a couple of times with Mahavishnu Orchestra and once with Paco De Lucia and Al diMeola and once with Trilok Gurtu and Kai Eckhardt.
❤
His innerfeelings are really deep inside.
this is live btw.....just saying, with impeccable technique and immense surplus in both mind and spirit. Whats not to love
Bravo măi Dragoş !!!
Mă bucur să văd că mai sunt de-ai noştri care ascultă muzică de super calitate .
Superb !
Wonderful quality recording of a fantastic performance of impeccable musicianship,thank you ☮
This is my favorite Song by Shakti
you and me both
I tend to agree. It has an amazing feel to it. I saw this version of the band in Birmingham UK around 1998/9. An amazing experience which I will never forget.
Just to be clear, this is from the album Remember Shakti, the first Remember Shakti album recorded live in concert. This was before the late incredible Mandolin Srinivas joined the group for the next two albums, Saturday Night in Bombay and The Believer. In my humble opinion, this song is one of the most beautiful by McL or anyone else. There's another version on McL's The Promise album and another stunning beautiful version by Lucas Pickford and Steve Hunt on one of the Mahavishnu tribute albums.
Beautiful....a wonderful brain tonic.
If there is a god, then this is surely her music (along with the complete works of JS Bach, of course). Play this at my wake, with the lights out and everyone lying on their backs, and I'll be there, for sure …
what need have I for this, what need have I for that --> I'm dancing at the feet of my lord = all is bliss, all is bliss
Shakti fan for decades. Love it!
JM fan since 1969-70
pure bliss
McLaughlin forever
Wow....such artistry....beyond ....with the Mozarts and Beethovens of the world!
Amen.
waaaahh ustad!!
John played Guardian angel..!! amazin..
¡SUBLIME! La parte del 5:30 al 6:30, cuando entran Zakir y Vikku, es brutal...
I discover this recording in 1997 and Zawinul Syndicate... My musical life !!!
best music ever...
Wow! Just incredible!
I heard this tune AS first for me IS best one
dunyada esi benzeri bir daha yakalanamayacak bir sound...
John McLaughlin (g), Zakir Hussain (tabla) and Vikku Vinayakram (ghatam) live in 1997.
son nokta yaaa inanilmaz bir ifade
Spellbound!
Sublime
I did'nt know this version.What else,Perfection is possible in human being too.Endless thanks Dragos for sharing
Dragos : THANKS also. Nice sound quality, nice photos/video. GOOD JOB !!
It was the "Remember Shakti Tour" of 2000 with the flute player instead of L. Shankar
Recorded live during the September 1997 U.K. tour.
@@TheNguyenGiap September 1997.
Does anyone know where to find this one’s original audio?
Allahim ikinizede saglik sihhat guc kuvvet nasip etsin
All three of them, can't leave out the wonderful Vikku!
@@andyzxc why was he the third name that came to mind?
aman yarabbi
Ouvi 4 min e nada aconteceu... desisti
Escuto Petrucciani em Brazilian Like e penso que jazz bem feito está em outro nível.
?Nada aconteceu?
Allah Allaaaaahhh
Why is there no music like Shakti nowadays..?
Rachit : WHY, INDEED !!
Thats why Remeber Shakti came about again! They still play live. People take a long time to evolve to absorb this music. Perhaps Man hasnt evolved enough to be ready mostly?
They made a grp remember Shakti. John, zakir, selvaganesh, shankar mahadevan and U srinivas.
This grp was active til 2014. But after sad demise of U srinivas they stopped touring.
Just 3 days ago, they have again started performing. This time violin player ganesh Rajgopalan have taken the place of great U srinivas.
Because each of these musicians is unique. There's only one John Mac. Likewise only one Zakir, one Selvaganesh, one Vikku, one Chaurasia. These combinations only happen once, if we're lucky It isn't just the music they're making now that makes them special. It's the history of each musician, and how that informs the sound they make. And there are very few musicians out there with a history like John McLaughlin.
@@rushikeshshinde2325 Must of hurt them and alot of people to lose such a great man and musician.
Acordes mclaughinianos