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This album is part of my musical awakening. I purchased this album,(or LP as we used to call them) in 1972 and for practical reasons have now bought the CD version. This was the era of incredibly innovative, lush, symphonic music which opened my eyes (ears?) to what was possible in the realms of rock,jazz and progressive music. Sitting back and listening to it today, evokes the era of that time. I had been playing guitar myself then, and several players including John McLaughlin were instrumental (excuse the pun), in influencing the way I played, although obviously on a much lower level. I think what stands out the most about this album is the solo virtuosity and ensemble playing of incredible 'tightness' coupled with an almost uncanny telepathy between the players, indeed a meeting of the spirits! Every now and then a special musical event happens, where the listener becomes so engrossed in the music you actually become cut off from the rest of the world. This album is one of those rare events.Read full review
It is staggering to think that this album is over forty years old, as it sounds as fresh as it did when released in 1972. John McLaughlin and the The Mahavishnu orchestra, weren't so much a breath of fresh air in the music world of the time, they were a hurricane! The term ,Virtuoso' has been over-used to the extent that it is now meaningless, but the performances contained on 'The Inner Mounting Flame" are mind- blowingly spectacular, and set the standard for other groups such as Return to Forever and Weather Report, to aspire to. I find it very difficult to remain unbiased when it comes to John McLaughlin; in my opinion, all other guitarists pale into insignificance. He is simply the greatest and most innovative guitarist on the planet. There are no dull moments on this album; from the first note of "Meeting of the Spirits"to the las note of "Awakening",, this is a musical work of art, and one of, if not the greatest debut album ever. The opening track; "The meeting of the Spirits", sums up the musicianship and majesty of this disc. If you only had enough money to buy one album, this would be my recommendation.Read full review
I had this cd years ago and loved it i lent it to someone and forgot who it was but they must have loved it more than me and kept it looked in vain for another one untill i checked out e-bay and found one i am enjoying it more than ever now well done you
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