Mahavishnu Orchestra: Dream

Track

Dream

Group

Mahavishnu Orchestra

CD

Between Nothingness and Eternity (Live) (Columbia CK 32766)

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Musicians:

John McLaughlin (guitar), Jan Hammer (keyboards),

Jerry Goodman (violin), Rick Laird (bass guitar), Billy Cobham (drums)

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Composed by John McLaughlin

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Recorded: live in Central Park, New York, August 1973

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Rating: 100/100 (learn more)

"Dream" is an epic piece showcasing so much of what Mahavishnu was known for. It is a long-form, meandering composition full of open space and yet tight calls and responses. McLaughlin and Cobham exhibit a great telepathy during their guitar-drum duels…and it is all live before thousands of adoring fans in Central Park. It is almost meaningless to point out that the time signature of "Dream" is changed four or five times or that sometimes the sound isn't so good. I could tell you that in certain sections the band loses its cohesiveness. You could even be told that some of the members of the Mahavishnu Orchestra hated each others' guts at this time. It is all irrelevant. It is about hearing the Mahavishnu Orchestra live! That's all you really need to know.

Reviewer: Walter Kolosky

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  • 1 jay Feinstein // Apr 25, 2008 at 11:39 AM
    Nice review.
  • 2 Glenn Howard // Jan 14, 2009 at 06:56 PM
    between nothingness and eternity i detect a fusing of entropy. even the Boss had second thoughts...