Just realised again why I hold John McLaughlin as one of music heroes, he is a wonderful human being 🥰

John is one of coolest guys on the planet 👍🏽😎

An Angel Organized this. 🎸 John Maclaughlin 🎺 Miles Davis 🎹 Joe Zalwanu 👑 Wow In a Silent Way 🎶

Mahavishnu Orchestra 🎸🎶. Amazing revolutionary music 🙏

Khalid Yasin Larry Young 🎹🎶 Tony Williams 🥁 John Maclaughlin🎸 👑

Garden of Love Light and Emerald Beyond!

Tony Williams a Revolutionary 🥁 👑🙌🏾 🎶 💜

Thank you, Narada and John. Your stories are laughter, insight, and inspiration for those of us who have been privileged to listen.

I’m amazed how well John knows the history of jazz. But then he was there, he lived it, he was part of it. Great interview. Thank you.

Narada you are one of my favorite Drummers and wowie! loved the entrance you did with some your time with Mahavishnu. That part were you come in on Lila's Dance midway after the Blues thing gave me chills (One of the best drum entrances ever imo) and more chills with the violins and the band afterwords. What an amazing tune, it was at times two tunes playing at the same time. Narada you seem to listen to the whole band becuse you have such great interplay in your playing.

Visions of the emerald beyond is seminal. Great drumming

No Mr. McLaughlin, the version of Zawinul's original arrangement of "In A Silent Way" was not on Weather Report's Black Market album in 1976. It was recorded in 1970 on Joe Zawinul's record simply tiled "Zawinul."

Narada Walden 🥁🎶 So good watching the both of you giving great memories and energies 🎸

I was blessed to meet both of these giants twice after Mahavishnu Orchestra shows in Detroit. Both were incredibly humble and blissed out that these teenagers dug their music and were searching for answers like they were. Little did anyone know Narada would become the mega produce that he is. Unforgettable!

Interesting comments on discipleship (mellows with age). Shaktipat initiation is in the tradition of Siddha Yoga and JM got the special attention from his guru which helped create the intensity of the first Mahavishnu band. A rare manifestation for a western band which inspired many people including myself.

Coolest thing is he realised’ that without Sri Chinmoy , he would not be what he is today’ ...that is how he changed the world’ as Narada told him: By being a devoted instrument . God is the only force that can bring change into this world. Hence Mahavishnu’s humility.

Wonderful Narada! Both my musical inspirations in one vid.

damn mahavishnu and narada wow this amazing interview..

Two geniuses of music. Artists. Philosophical and introspective.

I saw you and John with the Mahavishnu Orchastra (London Symphony version) in Philadelphia Pa. at the Spectrum. It was around 1974. I don't remember exactly. Best concert I ever experiened. It was so loud but balanced. Unforgetable!

Narada interviews the great Mahavishnu,the special the connection you made is still self-evident! So happy to see this inspirational interview!

So happy to see John and Narada together in 2022!

Theres one thing Narada forget to tell John; “Come Play With Me”!

I listened to the entire interview hallelujah! Enjoyed the story time and history Mahavishnu John McLaughlin shared and there is gong to be a part 2!! Narada enthusiasm was spot on the ground breaking amazing fusion of Rock, Jazz and Indian music John did with amazing musicians and brought it to the world. One of the many things i liked about John is his creative musicality be it electric or acoustic, with emotion and high energy! John could, did, does were others could not make music out of effects that that was way out there and with the help of great Musicians like Narada made it Rock, the tune "Miles Out" is and example of that joy.

One of the most comprehensive review of the great yesteryears of you both. I am so blessed to have listened to this and experienced it. Thank you NMW and JML. Om shanti.

What a fantastic interview.. candid funny real..John Mclaughlin is my absolute favorite guitarist/musician.. he never fails to innovate and inspire.. Narada you are also a magic person.. thanks for this..oh.. Lakis says hi

"Visions of the Emerald Beyond" with Michael Walden on drums (and Jean-Luc Ponty on violin) is one of my favorite albums and also the Live concert later in Montreux, Switzerland. What a nice talk between these two gentlemen who really changed music!

What John says about sense of wonder is important. We can never lose it. I get a lot of my sense of wonder from listening to and playing music, mostly jazz, and from reading and writing science fiction. I start every day listening to jazz as I eat my breakfast and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. For me, it makes a very big difference how I start the day, and I'm not a morning person. But we all have to get the day started and make sure we have a good one. It's worth it. I often start the day listening to Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart or The Leprechaun.

Love you both! Thank you for this wonderful conversation between two masters.

Thank you both!

Thank you Narada for this incredible interview! I'm so touched. Namaste...

Hey Narada - thanks so much for this. It's fascinating to hear John talk about his spiritual life. His music is such a clear expression of his inner and outer connection to Spirit that it's really great to hear some of his story.

"You gotta form your own band, John." Thank god for Miles! Wonderful conversation with MJM. He's always a delight to listen to because you learn a lot about many things, especially contemporary Jazz history. On the point about Sufism being the mystical school of Islam, this is incorrect. There were mystics who existed long before the advent of Islam in many parts of the world. When Islam spread violently where people were forced to convert, the mystics continued their practices in secret but, over time, outwardly took on some of the Islamic characteristics. Unfortunately, even today, they are not considered true Muslims by the majority Sunni.

Bill Evans and Philly Jo Jones 👑 Wow

IN FAIRNESS this guest does have to come back - since JM now needs to shout out people like Trilok Gary, Ranjit, Etienne, Coryell, Corea, Jaco, Beck, collaborations - the Parker-tribute Cherokee with cordless acoustic in front of big band (minus Doc) on The Tonight Show - plus that underrated One Truth Band (which performed tracks from Electric Guitarist, plus any Mahavishnu material with ease & with better FOH sound - in fact the best I've ever heard.))

Thank you Narada for this interview that really lit me up. Now I will be chasing some of the recordings mentioned. It was full of fascinating and inspiring stories.

Narada, John Maclaughlin once mentioned a book called A History of God by Karen Armstrong... Very interesting outline of the 5 major religions... 📖

Hi Narada, I don't know if The Warriors have any kind of future gig, but just want you to know that was a very spiritual, happy, joyous time.....thank you. The Stones are gone, don't know if members are all still around. I heard a recent Live Album from the Palo Alto Stone..............great music! Hope you are feeling well and ready to keep the music going. Be well.

Can't wait for part two! Wonderful interview! Thank You so much Narada! Now I have to listen "Visions Of The Emerald Beyond"😀

Great interview. Inspiring. Humbling. Very beautiful.

Just wonderful. Waiting with bated breath for part II. I saw Shakti in the 70s BTW ... changed me forever.

Wow, 2 fantastic musicians…people…sharing amazing thoughts,! Visions is one of my desert island discs and your stuff together is amazing and a big part of my growing up.

Beautiful to have you both talk again in public!

So wonderful to see these great musicians/friends talking together. John’s stories are pure gold. Man, I am so happy to be going to see him and The Fourth Dimension play in May (pandemic permitting). John is, and always will, be my greatest inspiration. Can’t wait for Part ll. I’ll add that ‘Visions of the Emerald Beyond’ is my all time favourite album. It never gets old. Blessings to you both. And indeed to All.

That was historic by all measures, thanks to Narada for making this happen, can't wait for Part 2!

Great interview Narada !! BEst wishes !!!

Yes!!

One of the greatest interviews. The Miles stuff is too funny. Thank you Narada and thank you John "Be Happy"

This is such a beautiful, insightful and informative interview in every way....literally..... thank you Narada and Mahavishnu JM 💕🕉🎼🖖🏻

Thank you Narada. Great Questions. My Hero. So great to see a good sense of humor .

Miles in Europe 🎺 🎶 👑 Wow

THANK YOU FOR THIS, Brother Narada !

As always, Johnny Mac for the win! 🐐

that's awesome, thank you so much for sharing that brilliant conversation!!!!

Great conversation! I hope part two is forthcoming. Thank you!

Miles Stones 🎺👑 🎶 Wow

Lovely to see and hear Mahavishnu John and Narada Michael together again!

Awesome mr Walden… I had no idea you had a channel! This is terrific

such an entertaining interview. thank you!

Amazing!

I have counted more than 40 names credited by JM within the 55 minutes

Mahawishnu ochestra savved my life..

Fantastic! Speaking my language

These two guys are just having a great trippy conversation with each other.

Loved it inspiring interesting interview- thanks Narada! 😊💜

✅ Very enjoyable! ❤️

At approximately 19:00; McLaughlin seems to be confusing the band VSOP, 1976-1979, with Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, and Wayne Shorter, with Tony Williams's 1980's quintet which was signed to Blue Note Records (VSOP was not signed to Blue Note Records). William's 80's quintet featured Wallace Roney on trumpet, Billy Pierce on tenor saxophone, Mulgrew Miller on piano, and for the majority of the quintet's existence, Ira Coleman on double bass. Charnett Moffett and Robert Hurst had both preceded Coleman on bass however. There was also "A Tribute To Miles" record and tour in 1992-94 which featured Williams, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Wallace Roney on trumpet. McLaughlin is conflating some combination of these various bands and records.

Que coisa boa.

Love this Interview Fusion jazz music change my life it save me & I would like to get into Meditation to open up my soul & also musically where can I start any Suggestions?

New Shakti album??? WOWWWWWWW

Great humble atmosphere between two living myths full of life

Has there been a part 2 yet? I would love to hear more about those early days of creating the Mahavishnu group.. those first two albums changed my musical direction….. I heard “Birds of Fire” in concert at Rhode Island uni in March 1973, just a month before I left the USA to move to London, UK, to establish my music career! Totally inspired me! (PS I’m still here in UK, still pumping out the film scores and albums!! 😎)

Hi Narada, I have a question please. I heard that there was a fusion band you were in back when called The Warriors I think? Is this true and were could I buy some of that music please, thanks.

Dear dear John, Columbia’s 30th Street Studio was on 30th Street lol lol not 52nd Street lol.

Narada, did I hear you say something about Sri Chinmoy and Mahavishnu in a rowboat together in a a dream? Interesting cause back in th 70's I was told that when Sri Chinmoy was a young boy he used to ferry folks across the river to and from Pondicherry. Does any of this make sense?

John McLaughlin was NEVER an official member of ANY Miles Davis LIVE performing band(s).

I wonder if John would be so glowing of Melania. Haha. He is one of my favorite musicians but Im still not interested in his politics.

I never knew John was gay. He fancies Michael Obama.