Mahavishnu Orchestra "Inner Worlds"

Mahavishnu Orchestra "Inner Worlds"

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Mahavishnu Orchestra
Inner Worlds
The Story
The Mahavishnu Orchestra--led by guitar giant John McLaughlin--defined jazz-rock fusion in the 1970s. "Inner Worlds", relesed in 1976, was the band's '70s swan song. Featuring Narada Michael Walden, this album is the band's funkiest, adding layers of contemporary R&B to Mahavishnu's already rich blend of jazz, rock and world music (ragas from India, sambas from Brazil, flamencos from Spain). "Inner Worlds" features the usual McLauglin trademarks (blistering guitar, especially on the opener "All In The Family", where he duets with himself on electric guitar and guitar synthesizers; and bits of Indian classical music -- even a taste of his ancestral Scotland, in the lovely "Morning Calls"). McLaughlin says goodbye to the Mahavishnu Orchestra days screaming his virtuosic head off.
The Music
06:01 All In The Family Instrumental
06:44 Miles Out Instrumental
03:22 In My Life Vocal
04:28 Gita Vocal
01:23 Morning Calls Instrumental
05:15 The Way Of The Pilgrim Instrumental
03:41 River Of My Heart Instrumental
02:14 Planetary Citizen Vocal
04:24 Lotus Feet Instrumental
06:33 Inner Worlds Part 1 & 2 Instrumental
The Artists
John McLaughlin Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, "360" Systems Frequency Shifter, 12 String Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, E-MU Synthesizer/Sequencer, Production
Narada Michael Walden Drums, Congas, Bass Marimba, Shaker, Piano, Lead Vocals, Organ, Timpani, Sleigh Bells, Gong
Ralphe Armstrong Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals
Stu Goldberg Organ, Piano, Mini-Moog, Backing Vocals, Clavinet, String Synthesizer
Dennis Mackay Assiciate Production
John Snyder Reissue Production
Vic Anesini Digital Mastering
Penny Armstrong Product Management
Sal Caravello Art Direction
Gina Campanaro Packaging Management
Lee Jeske Liner Notes
Recorded July and August, 1975 at Le Chateau Herouville, France.

Mixed at Trident Studios, London.

Mastered at Sony Music Studios, New York.