Visions of an Inner Mounting Apocalypse: A Tribute in Guitar

Mahavishnu Orchestra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 28, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tone Center
• ASIN: B0009UC7TI
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,313 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Birds Of Fire

2. Can't Stand Your Funk

3. Celestial Terrestrial

4. Meeting Of The Spirits

5. Jazz

6. Dawn

7. Lila's Dance

8. Faith

9. Dance Of Maya

10. Follow Your Heart

Editorial Reviews

Bringing together the who's who of jazz/fusion guitarists with Warren Haynes Steve Morse, Jimmy Herring, Mike Stern, John Abercrombie, Greg Howe, Dave Fiuczynski, Frank Gambale, Jeff Richman, and Steve Lukather, each pay a fiery guitar tribute to one of the most influential fusion guitarists of all time. These amazing compositions are masterfully played by drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist Kai Eckhardt, Keyboardist Mitch Forman with performances by violinist Jerry Goodman, the latter three of whom are veterans of Mclaughlin's band. This unique CD features some the most incredible fusion guitar solos available anywhere.

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fusion "tribute" treat, October 9, 2005

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4tunes500 (Barneveld, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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I am an old time Mahavishnu fan who has been going back down memory lane and rediscovering the band. Being a purist I NEVER buy tribute albums. I find them unnecessary & unworthy. I stumbled across the listing for this when I was buying the remastered version of Visions of Emeralds Beyond and after seeing that it contained some of my all time favorite players I decided to give it a shot. I'm so glad I did! I can't stop playing it.
What makes this tribute different? How about the inclusion of orginal band members to back up the guest guitarists! The contributions of the much underrated Mitchel Forman on Keys and the superb Jerry Goodman (often covering what was Ponty material)on violin are outstanding.
What are the highlights...nearly too many to list: Steve Lukather (Toto)shines on "Birds of Fire'. The Mike Stern (Miles Davis & solo work)and Jerry goodman interplay on "can't Stand Your funk" is exceptional. I bought this in part because I am addicted to the Dixie Dregs but found Steve Morse playing a little too clean. (Most of the other players expanded beyond the Mahavishnu parameters but sadly not Morse). Jimmy Herring (Aquarium Rescue Unit & the Other Ones) strikes a nerve on "Meeting of the Spirits". "Jazz" is a nice unexpected inclusion from '84. Frank Gambale's (Vital Information) cover of "Dawn" again with Goodman is lively and memorable. As much as I admire Warren Haynes (Govt Mule/Allman Brothers) I was skeptical of how he might come across on a fusion LP; in truth "Lila's Dance" may be the best cut on the CD. The final wind down comes with John Abercrombie bringing us back to Earth with "Follow your heart" The whole cd is a solid pleasant surprise. If your an old fan give it a try. If you are a new fan listen to this first and then compare it to the original material; you'll be opening the doors to some great fusion.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars one more tribute, July 31, 2005

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J. Huffine (brooklyn park, mn United States) - See all my reviews
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If you're a hardcore M.O. fan (and a sucker like me), you've bought every tribute band, album, and inmitator that's come down the pike over the last 20+ years. But let's face it, they've all disappointed. No one's matched the in-your-face power and virtuosity of the original M.O. No exception here, although I'd put this tribute towards the top of the heap. The tunes have been arranged to suit the individual guitarists style...and there's some kick-ass good music here, no question. Just don't expect your mind to get blown like it's 1973 and any fusion fan should enjoy this.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mahavishnu Orchestra is a Tough Act to Cover, June 4, 2006

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R. Troll (Grand Rapids, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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As a Maha fanatic I really wanted to love this CD, but outside of John Abercrombie's take on Follow our Heart, nothing takes flight. Problematic are the arrangements that pay little respect to the original compositions and a rhythm section that plods along with none of the forward leaning urgency and intensity of the original Mahavishnu Orchestra. As far as tributes go, The Mahavishnu Project does a much better job of honoring both the spirit and the musical innovations of the Mahavishnu Orchestra.