Mahavishnu Orchestra/Ny, USA 1972

A complete recording of the live performance at Harper College in Binghamton, New York on May 12, 1972, before the release of “The Firebird”, on an official quality soundboard from the recently rebroadcast FM On Air Master. After the summer of that year, an album was released and a full-scale US tour was held, so there were various sound sources, but at this early stage, the album had not yet been recorded and only one-off gigs were held. It can be said to be valuable as there are almost no sound sources left. And after this, the overwhelming performance by the strongest lineup for the long-term tour in 1973 exploded from the first song “Meeting of The Sprits”. Then, “You Know, You Know” suddenly starts with an intro with an odd time signature that will blow your mind, and the band performs as one, full of tremendous drive.Furthermore, after introducing the members, around “The Dance of Maya”, it is already jazzy. /Established a sound that can be said to be pioneering in the rock scene. Then, in “One Word” from “Phoenix,” Cobham and Cobham are perfectly synchronized down to the minute intonation, and a number of incredible unisons explode with 32 beats, and in the last extremely difficult song “Noonward Race,” McLaughlin’s exquisite A transcendental solo with backing work and high-speed full picking style. Anyway, this is a must-listen item for all jazz and rock fans who want to know the overwhelming ensemble play that keeps the tension throughout the entire album and the awesomeness of Mahavishnu in early 1972! DISC 1 : 1. Meeting Of The Spirits/2. You Know, You Know/3. Band Introduction/4. The Dance Of Maya/5. One Word / Resolution DISC 2 : 1. Sanctuary/2. The Noonward Race/3 . Outroduction [Live At Harpur College, Binghamton ,NY, USA, May 12th 1972 : soundboard recording] John McLaughlin – Guitar/ Jan Hammer – Keyboards/ Jerry Goodman – Violin/ ​​Rick Laird – Bass / Billy Cobham – Drums