English - Musician | January 4, 1942 -
When Mahavishnu came out in '71, the unbelievable reaction to the band was a real shock to me. It was a shock to everybody.
John McLaughlin
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The first LP, 'Inner Mounting Flame,' is, of course, one of my favorites, and also 'Visions of the Emerald Beyond.' But the others are also very dear to me.
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As far as favorite tunes, 'You Know You Know' is one, and why it is important is difficult to say. The rhythmic cycle is very interesting and challenging to play, since it can be considered three bars of 4/4 or four bars of 3/4. 'The Dance of Maya' is another, and I have to mention 'Sanctuary.'
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You realize as you get older that tomorrow is not guaranteed for anybody.
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Miles Davis himself, I discovered him when I was 15, and he rocked my world.
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The Mahavishnu Orchestra - when it came out, it was an explosion, completely unexpected as far as I was concerned. I was just forming a band.
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The day I stop making music would be the day I keel over, really.
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Every day, I discover something utterly unbelievable when I play.
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I was 11 years old, and I had been playing classical piano for three years, and suddenly the guitar came and landed in my arms. I fell in love with that instrument, and I still love it today. I love it so much.
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The guitar l learned on was probably worth $4 or something, but it was priceless to me. It meant so much.
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Music is closer to poetry than anything.
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Frankly speaking, if I care what people write, whether it is positive or negative, I believe, personally, I'm on the wrong path.
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