And by the way, no musician can truly be replaced, everyone ahs their own thing and finger print. Are they trying to replace them?
They are bringing great music to people who may have never heard it prior. That's a great thing and this society needs some good stuff with all the absolute crap that is out there! Yes, now I'm the critic now, but you know it;'s true, lol!!!!!!!!
Yes, a cover band. But a cover band that loves the music and feels able to express it in it's many personalities for you live. If you don't appreciate that, I would suggest you stay home when they come to your town. Oh and let me rate the video. Poor quality and distant. (I'm pointing my thumb down)
Well all the comments seem to be directed at Mahavishnu Project as a band and their audacity to play Mahavishnu Orchestra music when you would rather their live music die in your collective memories. I am a Mahavishnu Orchestra fan since 1976 and I have seen Mahavishnu Project twice and I can tell you the shows I saw were great! Was it Mahavishnu Orchestra? No. These players already have many voices in the music industry and choose to play this music live for others to enjoy.
Not put Bendian down, but he just doesn't have the same feel as Billy or Narada. Billy and Narada have a feel that contributed to MO and if that feel isn't there, it just doesn't work for me. It's fun to practice or play a MO song live, but to base one's career on someone else's music doesn't seem that honest. I would rather listen to Radio String Quartet, they do more honest interpretations of MO music that are well recorded.
I have the same feeling. It's fun to see someone resurrect this music but to me the original was so centered on Cobham's power that its absence here is really a loss. I love different interpretations of things but I'd almost want to see this band go further in some way (more power, faster, crazier, more subversive...) and they really don't - instead, they are always just "almost" there. Still great players and if they were doing only original material I'd undoubtedly love it.
Also, John himself has no substitute. Narada actually came VERY close when he played the same songs as the original band. Stu Goldberg came VERY close to Jan's level in the same band and Ralph Armstrong is a monster bassist.
I saw the original rendition of Journey (instrumental days) and they opened up for MO II, and they did their own rendition of Dance of Maya. While it was fun to watch and they are great players, it wasn't the same, but still enjoyable.
MO II came out and just kicked the proverbial buttocks.
The Tubes opened up the show, but they got booed off stage for throwing stale bread into the audience. LOL.
I've seen the original MO as well as the other incarnations of MO. These guys aren't the same. They need to do something original so they can find themselves as musicians.
I am sure McLaughlin is flattered, as are the others, but the original versions of MO were on a higher level of consciousness of what the music was all about. They can mimic, but it isn't the same. Sorry guys, I would rather listen to the original recordings. It just sounds honest. Honesty in music is important.
If you were ever mahavishnu fan gregmorrow then you would go see these guys!I travelled from the west coast of canada to n.y.c. to see them and was completly blown away!For any band to try to reproduce this music and do it as well as these great players do it is incredible.I hope they continue.One more thing john mclauglin thiks they are great too!
I think McLaughlin is more flattered, he is being nice to them because it indirectly promotes sales for Mahavishnu and it's better than listening some pathetic rap band. These guys are a cover band version of the original. Enjoy, but don't put on the same level as the original. I have my own personal thoughts on some of their performances, some are positive, some are negative. They are decent players trying to earn a living.
Right on! To go to a local nightclub and watch, I'm sure there is some entertainment value, i wouldn't take these guys too seriously. Major record labels haven't.
And by the way, no musician can truly be replaced, everyone ahs their own thing and finger print. Are they trying to replace them?
They are bringing great music to people who may have never heard it prior. That's a great thing and this society needs some good stuff with all the absolute crap that is out there! Yes, now I'm the critic now, but you know it;'s true, lol!!!!!!!!
NocheezRecords 2 years ago
I can't believe people are upset these guys are trying to keep the music alive. It's ridiculous!
Also remember, these guys do other things and aren't "living Mahavishnu" every day. They do a great job walking in and doing these gigs.
And what's up with the guy who "thinks" he knows what John McLaughlin thinks? You've spoken to him?
And, have you created some ground breaking music yourself?
So many critics, so many assholes...
NocheezRecords 2 years ago
Oh and IF you get a chance to see them live look for the guy behind you staring at you eat your hat. It will be me.
1edarnold 2 years ago
Yes, a cover band. But a cover band that loves the music and feels able to express it in it's many personalities for you live. If you don't appreciate that, I would suggest you stay home when they come to your town. Oh and let me rate the video. Poor quality and distant. (I'm pointing my thumb down)
1edarnold 2 years ago
it was a table / sitdown type venue, the only place i could sit was the bar, which was too far away.
maelz 2 years ago
Well all the comments seem to be directed at Mahavishnu Project as a band and their audacity to play Mahavishnu Orchestra music when you would rather their live music die in your collective memories. I am a Mahavishnu Orchestra fan since 1976 and I have seen Mahavishnu Project twice and I can tell you the shows I saw were great! Was it Mahavishnu Orchestra? No. These players already have many voices in the music industry and choose to play this music live for others to enjoy.
1edarnold 2 years ago
The drums sound hard rock.
Isn't this a jazz rock band?
Why do engineers have no clue today?
Jellybeantiger 3 years ago
Not put Bendian down, but he just doesn't have the same feel as Billy or Narada. Billy and Narada have a feel that contributed to MO and if that feel isn't there, it just doesn't work for me. It's fun to practice or play a MO song live, but to base one's career on someone else's music doesn't seem that honest. I would rather listen to Radio String Quartet, they do more honest interpretations of MO music that are well recorded.
Oneness100 4 years ago
I have the same feeling. It's fun to see someone resurrect this music but to me the original was so centered on Cobham's power that its absence here is really a loss. I love different interpretations of things but I'd almost want to see this band go further in some way (more power, faster, crazier, more subversive...) and they really don't - instead, they are always just "almost" there. Still great players and if they were doing only original material I'd undoubtedly love it.
Soamsey 3 years ago
Also, John himself has no substitute. Narada actually came VERY close when he played the same songs as the original band. Stu Goldberg came VERY close to Jan's level in the same band and Ralph Armstrong is a monster bassist.
Oneness100 3 years ago
I saw the original rendition of Journey (instrumental days) and they opened up for MO II, and they did their own rendition of Dance of Maya. While it was fun to watch and they are great players, it wasn't the same, but still enjoyable.
MO II came out and just kicked the proverbial buttocks.
The Tubes opened up the show, but they got booed off stage for throwing stale bread into the audience. LOL.
Oneness100 3 years ago
I've seen the original MO as well as the other incarnations of MO. These guys aren't the same. They need to do something original so they can find themselves as musicians.
I am sure McLaughlin is flattered, as are the others, but the original versions of MO were on a higher level of consciousness of what the music was all about. They can mimic, but it isn't the same. Sorry guys, I would rather listen to the original recordings. It just sounds honest. Honesty in music is important.
Oneness100 4 years ago
If you were ever mahavishnu fan gregmorrow then you would go see these guys!I travelled from the west coast of canada to n.y.c. to see them and was completly blown away!For any band to try to reproduce this music and do it as well as these great players do it is incredible.I hope they continue.One more thing john mclauglin thiks they are great too!
progbc 4 years ago 2
I think McLaughlin is more flattered, he is being nice to them because it indirectly promotes sales for Mahavishnu and it's better than listening some pathetic rap band. These guys are a cover band version of the original. Enjoy, but don't put on the same level as the original. I have my own personal thoughts on some of their performances, some are positive, some are negative. They are decent players trying to earn a living.
Nutjob100 3 years ago
who needs a Rolex replica?.... who needs a Mahavishnu replica ?....
I don't.....
gregmorrow 4 years ago
gregmorrow:
Right on! To go to a local nightclub and watch, I'm sure there is some entertainment value, i wouldn't take these guys too seriously. Major record labels haven't.
Nutjob100 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this!
Mungo10 4 years ago
OK, I was there, maybe ten feet to the right of the camera.
BlondeGuy2 4 years ago