1974 - Smile Of The Beyond
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- Smile of the Beyond - Mahavishnu Orchestra - (Montreux, 1974)
Mahavishnu John McLaughlin - Guitar
Jean-Luc Ponty - Violin
Gayle Moran - Vocals, Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ
Ralphe Armstrong - Bass
Narada Michael Walden - Drums
Steve Kindler - Violin
Carol Shive - Violin
Marsha Westbrook - Violin
Phillip Hirschi - Cello
Steve Frankovitch - Horns
Bob Knapp - Flute, Percussion - เพลง
Gayle was finishing her masters when I met her she was a friend of my husband’s and introduced us. I roomed with her for a few month’s before she joined a very well known coral group and in a short wile she was in Hollywood and the rest is history. Gayle was a darling the sweetest, kindest, most generous friend. We lost touch over 50 years ago but she holds a special place in my heart for introducing me to my wonderful husband of 51 years he recently passed away. Much love to you and condolences for the loss of your soul mate Chick.
She was a great musician. Epic
Gode blessé you
The love of my life loved this song and died in my arms while this beautiful melody played in his hospital room
A great and very 'real' story, thank you for sharing it, I was touched. Life is definitely a give and take, an ebb and flow, the highs and lows, blessings to you Penny.
Beautiful message
My brother Bob is playing second trumpet in this concert. He and Mike Walden are both from the Kalamazoo area and played in bands together. I have seen Mike drum until his hands were blistered. He's a really nice guy.
All this musicians are outstanding and influenced me since I started hearing them in the 70ies.
R.I.P. Chick Corea,🌹
That’s his beautiful wife Gayle Moran playing keyboards and singing on song from their album, Apocalypse.
I saw her sing and play with Mahavishnu Orchestra on this tour: Apocalypse, Tucson Arizona June2, 1974.
To THIS day, the most incredibly beautiful concert I’ve ever been.
❤️🌟
Yeah I saw this version of the band in Australia on November 8 1974.Absolute stunning performance and would be in my top 10 concerts ever.Have been to a lot of them over the years and this group of musicians are as good as I've seen.Very powerful stuff indeed.Poor Gayle I think she was a little overwhelmed by all that sonic blast around at times.She did fit in very well overall.
But after her solo part her voice is inaudible ... :(
Chicken Corey's wife?How awesome.Chick was a legend.
I saw that tour outside in Wichita. John was on a stool with a broken leg. He tore it up.
@@jeanwilliquet4035 The group was very loud in the studio when they recorded the album. That translated into their stage volume where the tv recording mix engineer may have had a hard time with this. Part of that was Narada's drumming is soo intensely loud you can see the Plexi panels trying to keep the drum volume controlled for the rest of the band.
The sheer musical fireworks between Jean-Luc Ponty and John McLaughlin in their trading solos is insanely ridiculous. I love it!
Ponty is not quite as consittently fast as McLaughlin, and plays longer more legato phrases. Still amazing tho !!!
I just wish Gayle could have been heard at all besides her beautiful intro and at the end. She kept singing in case the sound engineer would ever decide to pickup her microphone. She's awesome!
Her singing during the jam probably signals a gong extended-phrase moment, as does much of Southeastern Asian music, especially Indonesian.
@@andypesich4863 Well, that’s nice to know. Hopefully the mix we’re hearing is not what the audience heard, or she might as well not have been singing.
Yes her singing of blessed are the pure in heart kind of got drowned out
@@andypesich4863 im somewhat aware of what you speak of…somewhat! Can you elaborate? And as for her voice bing drowned I wonder if there is another mix available?
She looks like she's having a good time at least . . I almost always prefer studio albums myself.
Little known fact: Ralphe Armstrong really is Superman.
This is as good a vocal piece as exists. It just got into my head after decades.
I love it too!
Ralphe Armstrong & Narada Michael Walden what an amazing rhythm section
Few bands make my jaw drop like these guys. A true fusion of ... everything. I think Soft Machine played this same festival with Holdsworth in tow. Those were the days.
Gayle is mesmerising
Just one word to describe this entire performance: insane.
Yes...I saw this exact tour in Tucson Arizona June 2, 1974.
There are NO words to describe this the finest concert of my life. 🌹
Exactly the word that came into my head!
@@BarrySmithviolin Lucky you.
mcglaughlin amazing...jon luc amazing...michael narrada walden amazing
For me this song is Gayle nothing but her pure voice singing one of the most beautiful Melodies i’ve ever heard in all my life.
Nothing compares to Gayle’s God Given Voice singing this melody that’s really all I love to hear and it’s cinematic & simple
Stunning composition, orchestration and her vocals are beyond belief. This composition had a profound impact on me since I first heard it when I was a junior in highschool.
Nearly 50 years later, Narada Michael is the drummer with Journey and still crushing it
Didnt know Michaelis with journey.i seen this lineup of mahavishnu.seen tge originallineup many times.also seen journeywith Ansleydunbar.maha was/ is wild includingshakti.seen that band too.thanks for this song post❤
Was Jan Hammer in this video? I love this song for Gayle’s vocal melody more than anything else bc the melody is the heart of this song
@@rosievela9909no this is Mahavishnu Orchestra v2
Gayle has the voice of an angel and Michael Walden is a master of percussion.
Mrs. Corea certainly has a wonderful, clear as a bell instrument there.
And that Gayle Moran, with a natural beautiful classical voice, her voice sounds more operatic than jazzy especially when she's sing all a solo.
I always considered her a musical theatre operatic singer in a jazz genre. I have her solo album. Her playing is even more towards the musical theatre side. Cool combination. I would love to see a video of her and Chick exchanging on keys together. Of course she would not touch his jazz chops but I don't think he could touch her cabaret style chops on keys.
Saw them when Jeff Beck Opened for them around the time Jeff was doing Blow By Blow. Gayle's voice is amazingly wonderful. The Band is mind-blowing. I feel blessed to have been alive and heard this music and this band when they were performing. I saw Gayle later perform with Return to Forever with Chick and Stanley. I saw Jon Luc Ponty later open for Weather Report during his On the Wings of Music Tour and WR had just completed Mysterious Traveler.
Amazing amount of Talented musicians you bring up...1972 1985 best yrs of fusion🎶🔥👍
I saw them live at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix and was lifted right out of my body in my seat. Gayle is an angel
I have watched this video more than 20 times. just incredible
Saw this live at the State theater in Minneapolis. One of my favorite concerts ever.
I was at the same concert I think?? 1974-75 at state theatre...live,fast,loud👋
Narada is 21 years old here. WOW!!
...and now touring with JOURNEY
That solo is the perfect balance of technique and funkiest. A really melodic drummer - a phrase I never understood as a young man!
Gayle Moran, such beauty and amazement.Talent and beauty. Beauty and Love.
Her late husband, Chick Corea R.I.P. 🌹was truly a fortunate man to be her husband.
I love that Gayle looked like the girl next door but was as much of a jazz monster as anyone there.
@@grahamnunn8998funny idea of girl next door. She's stunning
I saw this version of Mahavishnu play in England in 1974. Ralphe Armstrong was viewed as the world's fastest bass player at the time. Ponty and McLaughlin were also phenomenal, they play faster and faster. I love this tune and the album it came from, Apocalypse. Chick Corea was asked by NPR to select his five favourite tracks and for some reason, he named this. Well, he married the lead singer, Gayle Moran. George Martin in his autobiography listed Apocolapse as one of his favourite albums. Gayle has said that she did not know who Martin was when they made the record in London, she was just a hick from the Midwest.
Steve Swallow probably was the fastest the time bassist . Saw him at an ECM Jazz Festival I think 1976. He was like McLaughlin speed-wise.
Wherever you're from, you're an ass
151 comments so far, all good, yet no one seems to recognize Jean-Luc Ponti. So this one’s for one of the greatest Jazz violinists. Kudos.
Well, since the lineup is in the descriptions, I think we all can read....maybe we are just bust responding to different players or aspects...
Mahavishnu John McLaughlin - Guitar
Jean-Luc Ponty - Violin
Gayle Moran - Vocals, Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ
Ralphe Armstrong - Bass
Narada Michael Walden - Drums
Steve Kindler - Violin
Carol Shive - Violin
Marsha Westbrook - Violin
Phillip Hirschi - Cello
Steve Frankovitch - Horns
Bob Knapp - Flute, Percussion
Stunning performance by all. Some of JM's most fiery playing. A phenomenally ambitious project considering the original was performed by the band and the London Symphony. (produced by George Martin of the Beatles fame)
This has to be the peak of Mahavishnu Orchestra! Gayle is having the time of her life throughout the solo, whether you can hear her vocals or not. John and Jean Luc trading solos is pure fire! Ralph is on point keeping it cool the whole time, and Michael Walden doesn't miss a single stroke! Absolute fire. Absolute FIRE. Absolute FIRE!!!
The sound engineer would have had a field day with this! So many inputs to the desk. They did a brilliant job considering the velocity, and the size of the act.
And Naradas toms, are the best sounding jazz toms in history!! Beyond human comprehension.
Shocking how good Michael Walden is. Really one of the best.
Gayle Moran unique beautiful voice!
these notes Gayle's voice timbre really a hypnotic and catchy flow - nice piece by the whole band
Amazing performance, there's some incredible chops and fire on show here. Too bad Gayle was let down by the sound engineers -.could someone possibly remix this and try to rescue her vocals? (if there's a multi-track tape of the show...)
They sound incredible!
Gayle Moran is amazing!
☆☆☆☆☆
I heard "Layla" as well!
Yep! Near the 10:30 mark Ponty plays the beginning of Layla! Haha!!
That little Layla sample was so dope. Not the first time John riffed a Clapton riff in a maha song. He does that little sunshine of your love ode in the middle of the 'Between Nothingness and Eternity' version of the song Dream.
Great.
John McLaughlin is 3:34 beyond this world. The Mahavishunu albums are supreme
Beautiful, mesmerizing Gayle...
You think so???
@@JazzFlightProduction giving the words I should think so.
Hello baby
The greatest live gig i ever saw in Melbourne when i was very young the bass player Ralph Armstrong was 17
Proeza del eclecticismo musical, epítome del rock, el jazz y el sinfonismo lírico. Gracias Miles Davis por ser el precursor de esta maravilla. Gracias John Mc Laughlin, gracias Jean Luc, gracias Gayle, músicos todos por la música de esa época maravillosa. Magnífico.
Stunning composition. Incredible musicians, working together to create a unique cosmic vibe. Sound person let Gayle down during the second section. Phenomenal performance.
How is this quality so damn good. Seriously, best recording of mahavishnu song I've heard
Can’t hear Gayle though
From the extraodinary lp by mahavisnhu orchestra "apocalypse"...awesome !!!
Same songs from that album, but this is from a live performance.
Stunning drum solo! Don’t usually go for drum solos but Mr Walden got my attention there!
This is the one peeps the super kill!!! starting at 4:30 they begin to go off off OFF and then at about 8:00 Jean Luc and the Maestro go NUTS! it's just not possible to go any sicker! There's another recording of this same show wherein you can hear the vocals but This Is The ONE! Whew... Mercy! peace, Philshnu 🙏🙏🙏 p.s. for studio stuff The Inner Mounting Flame (which starts with "Meeting of the Spirits", the first track) , and Visions of The Emerald Beyond are the Ones! Enjoy me phriends and Happy New Year
Incredible how the violinists came in at that point. 16:51 Shaking their heads. Just Marvellous.
...I was there at the Greek Theater (forget the year) but oh my God! I hope somebody, please, play this song at my funeral?!
Gayle, you are amazing; Chick, I miss you and love you.
Ralphe Armstrong on fretless Pbass is amazing & perfect. Narada Walden's drumming unparalleled.
This is golden!
I saw them on this tour. This band blew me away - young Ralph Armstrong and Michael Walden and Jean Luc. This song stood out for me. It was a departure from the rest of the show. It was an "ahhh this is nice" moment. It was nice to run across this today. Kind of an strange arrangement - Gayle sings - the band goes nuts - what is the time signature for the drum solo (lol). Anyway a wonderful reminder.
Yeah - she was singing through all the crazy - where is mister sound man. Probably smokin a joint
As a mature singer with a voice somewhat like Ms Moran's (more so when I was younger), I must say listening to this brings me deep joy. I feel a mystical kinship with her process throughout this piece. Wish I had heard her when I was her age. My musical journey might have been different. Darn that sound guy--female singers are often not given the technical care and attention they should have. It's frustrating but you try to balance being pissed off with being understanding.
Just check out the album, Apocalypse. It's right here on YT. I'm feasting on it . .
agreed
The quick shot of the violin player at 9:53 Gorgeous woman ❤️
Beautiful celestial and magic Gayle ❤️awesome composition beyond words 🙏
RIP Chic Corea
Always loved❤ Gayle's voice, but she battles the crazy mahavishnu here, I'm glad someone cleaned up the sound and picture, this SO good, saw it live and I'll never forget it ❤
Angel voice
Such a shame cannot hear vocals later, I was big MHO fan in teens (70s) but only recently became aware of this track/Apocalypse album. Hit me right away, not this bversion, other YT vid where hear vocals t/out (think GM has sunburn from skiing) sound bit off key but actually adds to impact and missing them v. Much from this. My suspicion is that sound engineer liked MHO1 w/out any vocals so purposely dropped them out from sound - massive mistake and maddening cos rest of sound/playing is fantastic.
amazing drummer
Sublime.
Every aspect of this is beautiful.
John is not playing here, he is channeling.
I saw this Lineup at The Spectrum in Philadelphia ... Fabulous Presentation
I was here! Mahavishnu with NMW, JLP, Raphe....and Billy Cobham played "Crosswinds" a few days before with Brecker brothers, John Abercrombie, Alex Blake......
I never heard this before...I love the studio recording of this so much...what a lovely voice Gayle has, and such a beautiful young woman too--enchanting!Interesting arrangement of the piece for live performance...
Perfection.
NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN / DRUMS ! GREAT DRUMMER ! AND PROD . ! IL LOVE !
Amazing quality ! Thanks for the sharing,
the perfect fusion jazz rock symphonic and Mr Jean=Luc Ponty so young, kkk
Incredible talented
This is THE most amazing video. Thank you for posting this gift! Peace from Detroit MI.
6:07 Don't think we didn't catch that eyeroll, Ms. Moran
Now that’s what you call a proper guitar&violin battle ha!
Smile of the Beyond complete! Great Thanks!
This chang my Life....❤❤❤
Narada Michael Walden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Magick!
Other worldly brilliance.
Great trumpet solo! 🎺
It goes without saying all the other solos are phenomenal!
the first Mahavishnu battled . this is floating in space and mesmorizing .
Incredible piece of music, at times intense at others sublime.
Gayle Moran - обладая божественным голосом, потерялась в тени Гигантов. Гейл Моран - лучшая вокалистка всех времён и народов!
It is noticeable the deep joy of playing this piece.
Very clever jazz fusion permutation by John McLaughlin of "Layla" around 10:32.
Beautiful!
Poor Gayle hanging on for dear life.. funny when the camera pans to her during all the soloing.. would have been a good time to lay out..Narada Michael Walden to me was and remains underated..plays drums.. piano..sings . producer I prefer this band really.. complete colmination of serious musicians all around.
what a wonderful song
Simplemente ¡muchas gracias!
NARADA!
I saw The Mahavishnu Orchestra on the "Visions of the Emerald Beyond" tour in the mid 70's and left the auditorium thinking Narada Michael Waldon was the greatest drummer on earth!
HE WAS JUST THAT #BRILLIANT!
☆☆☆☆☆
Gayle I L O V E Y O U
11:35 Narada Michael Walden Drum Solo
i love chic and gayle
One of the most beautiful experiences I ever had with music was this band and the Apocalypse album! At this point in time Mahavishnu John McLaughlin was a God! No other way to explain the sounds coming from his guitar on this album!
Magnificent performance! Michael Waldon was a great replacement when they couldn't have the legendary Billy Cobham anymore. Not to mention, all of the bandmates were amazing, original and new. I had the pleasure to see John McLaughlin and his current band play in Seattle back in 2020, and they covered many songs of his, including a few Mahavishnu Orchestra tunes. Being that this was my top favorite band growing up, I was speechless by the performance. Given his age, he played as if he was in his youth. I'm glad and fortunate to have been there for his live performance. Next up- Pat Metheny!
Very nice voice indeed/ I now realize years later that when Chick reformed RTF after Romantic Warrior he was going back to more like the original format with Flora Purim !!!###
By 2003 I download this video on Edonkey and still today I consider this solo the best one I’ve ever seen
Fantastic
Such a fantastic classic!
My man Narada, Second best to Mr. Cobham. Beautiful drum Sound !
Disagree bro. Narada was a musician that was a drummer. Cobham is a hard core drummer his musicality is independent of the song. He uses the same drum approach despite the song or genre. Those 32nd note Tom fills... Yeesh. Not mention Narada has the power and technique to match when appropriate. Listen closely to the two.
This is the first time to see this. I would have probably stopped singing that line when they started going off haha.
I was at the Roxy Theater, L.A., CA, many eons ago where Chick Corea and his cohort, along with Gayle Moran, who was brilliant. What a very pretty person and lady and the music she wrote defied all stereotypes for women musicians. Brilliant musician! Ah and there's Jean-Luc Ponty!
Transcendental.
Juro que hay un momento en este video, mientras Gayle está cantando y la cámara hace un acercamiento de su rostro, en el que parece que realmente ella hubiese visto algo divino, porque su vista está millones de años más allá de nuestro mundo y en sus ojos hay un destello que parece realmente decir que por un instante ha visto realmente a Dios.
es verdad
I'd like it if they had made the first 4 minutes, containing Gayle's beautiful singing, a separate song.
To me that would not be the genre. The genre dictates that you apply classical concepts to rock. 1 song. Complete.
It’s prog rock crap