Mahavishnu Orchestra - High Voltage
Thursday, July 18, 2013
When John McLaughlin formed THE MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA, his twin-necked Gibson guitar served as nothing short of a lightning rod, sending a shockwave of sonic energy into uncharted territory between jazz and rock.
With the eventual UK release of The Complete Columbia Albums Collection box set this month – which was released briefly in the US just over 12 months ago and includes remastered versions of their classic albums plus a spectacular previously unlreleased live album – Stuart Nicholson charts their arrival and seismic impact that changed the musical landscape forever
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