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From his wiry, Eastern-influenced solos on Miles Davis's BITCHES BREW through his world fusion forays with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Shakti, guitar virtuoso John McLaughlin has always shown a keen interest in Indian music. Some 40 years into his career, that influence still holds sway, as 2009's FLOATING POINT attests. Though the synth guitar and polished production make the album less edgy than some of McLaughlin's work from the 1970s, there's no shortage of stunning instrumental work and bold, brain-bending ideas. Recorded in India with mostly Indian musicans, FLOATING POINT is another impressive notch in the guitar icon's lifelong pursuit of East-West fusion.
For Floating Point, which was recorded in India, McLaughlin used several of the best Indian musicians in the world. "Now while this CD features predominantly Indian musicians, we are in quite another form compared to the group Shakti," McLaughlin says. "
John McLaughlin (Jazz): John McLaughlin (guitar, synthesizer, guitar synthesizer).
Personnel: Shankar Mahadevan (vocals); Debashish Bhattacharya (slide guitar); U. Rajesh, U. Rajesh (electric mandolin); Naveen Kumar (bamboo flute); George Brooks (soprano saxophone); Louis Banks, Loiuz Banks (keyboards); Hadrien Feraud (electric bass, bass guitar); Ranjit Barot, Ranjit Barot (drums); Shashank, Sivamani (percussion); Niladri Kumar.
Recording information: AM Studios, Chennai, India (04/2007).
Unknown Contributor Role: Niladri Kumar.Down Beat (p.80) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "This is a case of Indian musicians using their extraordinary skills to explore U.S. fusion, giving the guitarist an amazing platform for compositional/improvisational development." Floating Point Music | List Price | $18.98 (You save $4.89) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Fusion | | Label | Abstract Logix | | Orig Year | 2008 | | All Time Sales Rank |  16111  | | CD Universe Part number | 7644551 | | Catalog number | 11 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 20, 2008 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | John McLaughlin | | Personnel | India, George Brooks, Shankar Mahadevan, Debashish Bhattacharya, Naveen Kumar, Hadrien Feraud, Louis Banks, Chennai, Loiuz Banks, Niladri Kumar.
Recording information: AM Studios, Ranjit Barot, Shashank, U. Rajesh |
John Mclaughlin Floating Point Songs | 1. | Abbaji (For Alla Rakha) | |
| 2. | Raju | $0.99 | |
| 3. | Maharina | |
| 4. | Off the One | |
| 5. | Voice, The | |
| 6. | Inside Out | |
| 7. | 1 4 U | |
| 8. | Five Peace Band | |
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Floating Point Music Review Average Rating: (2.8 out of 5 stars)  Grace minus Passion & Fire
Attention! To all original members of 'The Greatest Band That Ever Was!': The Mahavishnu Orchestra.
You need to catch the first flight to Monaco, (Jerry, bring a lotta cheap beer!), and rescue the greatest living guitarist, from becoming Sergio Mendes & India 66.
You can tell Johnny the time is right. Mahavishnu fans have patiently waited almost 4 decades, for a proper digital recording.
No reunion tour necessary.
Just get back in the studio, bring your egos, bring the edge...bring the burn!
For most of us Mahavishnu Fans, who understood the supreme virtuosity of McLaughlin, Goodman, Cobham, Hammer & Laird, it more or less, changed our lives. Changed the way we approached our own music.
That glorious feeling, has not been prevailent in recent McLaughlin offerings.
And to be fair, this current music venture, is obviously what the man wants to do.
But, after following the greatest living guitarist for more than 4 decades, I'm frankly starting to tire of this eloquent mindless doodling of late.
John, please bring back the fire.
No one has ever made music like The Mahavishnu Orchestra did. And no one ever will, until you do.
And we will keep this inner mounting flame burning, until you do...
Submitted by The Wizard (Southern Utah)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 3 of 4 found this helpful. This Too Shall Pass
No trace of Bitches Brew, or Inner Mounting Flame remains here. Be thankful they happened, but Mr Mclaughlin has moved on to quiter pastures. The flame is low. There is still gentle creativity, and reflection. And some excellent Bass playing from Hadrien Faroud. Anyone yearn for Jonas Hellborg? Oh well. We were lucky to be there. Buy this CD in thanks for past glories, and move on.
Submitted by chrissie_hy (Fort Worth TX USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  nothing happens for all the time ....
Asking myself how a man who gives to us music like Extrapolation , Live at R.A.Hall ,After the Rain , Handful of beauty and My Goal's beyond ( makingmusic with Z.Hussein also ) could publicate a so empty and plastic works ..... NOTHING OF NOTHING happens everywhere here ! I'm sorry but if he think really that this is the best of all He is in mistake !!!!
Submitted by linguafabio (Genoa)
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Amen
..........wizard
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