Recorded live in Syracuse, New York on April 29, 1972 You Know, You Know - The Mahavishnu Orchestra John McLaughlin - guitar Jan Hammer - keyboards Jerry Goodman - violin Rick Laird - bass Billy Cobham - drums
I was a monster huge fan of the Mahavishnu Orchestra from day one of their existence and Rick Liard became my teacher at his Brownstone on the West side of NYC in 1975. I cannot for the life of me remember how that happened. But it was awesome. Al Di Meola was my teacher also and remember very well how that cam about. But do strange thst I cannot remember how I became Rick's student. It was a blessing for which I am very grateful. I'll see you in the next world my friend and teacher. Peace be with you.
Beautiful!!!! Drum solo was amazing!!! Music for the soul! This band is wayyyyyyy before it’s time!!! Thank you for talent. May y’all live through other musicians!
I saw these folks in Pittsburgh. We all just were awestruck... we couldn't believe what we were hearing and yet there it was. billy cobham, endless energy, power, and technique, Jan Hammer, and I believe it was JeanLuc Ponte, and I thought it was Stanley Clark... maybe I'm wrong, but that's what I remember.
You want to talk about a phenomenon out of nowhere, Jean-Luc Ponty is an unparalleled master in a style never before and never since simulated. Absolute mind blower.
seen this lineup Pittsburgh's Stanley theatre mebbe 74 n yr before Billy cobhams band still remember both shows vividly no theatrics great acoustics wow man .... was great time early mid 70s u name m i probably seenm like one after another
Jerrry Goodman from The Flock on violin, and Bill Laird on bass. Jan Hammer on keys. Jeff Beck talks about when John McLaughlin used to wait on him at a London music store. McLaughlin has had a long career before and after Mahavishnu. Check out the last Crossroads DVD.
I just happened to see the clip of JH that might have prompted your comment at the moment I read it … Maybe the beat went in an unexpected direction for a moment there … there are a lot of subtle rhythm changes in this song …maybe one unexpected .
+killercrabman +1 Yeah, and even his kit is understated and wooden. It was probably rented as he usually played behind huge drum sets which were always acrylic, providing extra attack and volume. You could barely see him behind these gigantic drum kits.