Uploaded by aquarianrealm on Aug 9, 2011
Review by Richard S. Ginell: As the second album to document the second Mahavishnu Orchestra, this one isn't as, well, apocalyptic as its predecessor, yet it does focus more intently on the band itself. Jean-Luc Ponty's curling electric violin lines help give this Mahavishnu band a more European sound than its predecessor, and some of the orchestral concepts of Apocalypse work their way into the picture via comments by a string trio and trumpet/sax duo. This band also had some interest in a bombastic funk direction that may have been borrowed from Mr. "Chameleon" Herbie Hancock, and would later be followed by Mahavishnu Two's drummer, Michael Walden. Gayle Moran's ethereal vocals don't date as badly as those on many jazz-rock records; at least she can sing. Overall, this Mahavishnu edition is more refined and not as aggressive as the first -- although they could charge ahead pretty hard, as "Be Happy" and "On the Way Home to Earth" demonstrate -- yet they were still capable of making memorable electric music.
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5/4/ time - this and Apostcalypso ( :p)are awesome albums.
tiluriso 1 month ago
this was one of the random vinyls i bought from somebody just because i thought the name sounded cool. now, it is one of my favorite albums ever
great success
thirdeye88 1 month ago
its clearly 5/4
turtlliwdnifuoyehthr 1 month ago
i'm counting and getting 5/4
SlaktadOchStolt 1 month ago
i love this rythm
LucasDrummer92 1 month ago in playlist Liked videos
I disagree with the almost kind of sneering attitude of the reviewer. "Still capable of making memorable electric music???"I saw this band in Brussels Belgium. It was while they were playing this tune where suddenly it was nothing but Michael Walden and McGlaughlin who were in a jazz/funk/rhythm/zone that went on for about 15 minutes and it literally brought the house down. It was sensational. They say Michael was no Billy, but then again Billy was no Michael either..
DoctorEeam 1 month ago
@MegaASHENAFI well, i'm sure you did...but that's definitely not what's happening on the recording. just count and see where your ones end up...
11Frodo11 2 months ago
@Madcappiper We always played it - in 7/4 ...,
MegaASHENAFI 4 months ago
DAYAMMMMMMMMMM!!! This instrumental is mental!!! What runs in 20/8 time?!!! This is off the hook!!!!
Madcappiper 5 months ago