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 Mike posted on Thursday, 13 October, 2005 - 06:35 am
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BBC 4 show.
The Mahavishnu Orchestra 1972 and the show is on October 14th 10:00 pm on BBC4.
Can anyone record it |
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| Tricky posted on Thursday, 13 October, 2005 - 01:08 pm
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BBC Four: Question: "I gather BBC Four screened the old Mahavishnu Live programme from the early 1970s. I was away when this was broadcast. Is there a chance this will be shown again in the near future?" (Richard Gardner, Burnham, Somerset). Reply: "Due to popular demand we are going to repeat the show on Friday 14 October at 10pm; but don't miss it, as we are unlikely to show it again in the near future"
I'll try. (2 digi recorders hooked to Freeview - possibly 3) Any idea how long it lasts ? |
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| Myke
posted on Thursday, 13 October, 2005 - 08:56 pm
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| I could do this, curious though;- Can anyone tell me what's special about the show? |
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| Chris posted on Thursday, 13 October, 2005 - 10:33 pm
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| I'm only guessing, as my knowledge in this area is limited to say the least, but is JW guesting with them as a soloist? |
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| Mike posted on Friday, 14 October, 2005 - 03:29 am
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The internet shows it lasts for 30 mins 10:00 - 10:30
Its an original line up
Don't know who
But a Sky fan in US asked if I was able to copy / record show
Thanks |
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| Myke
posted on Friday, 14 October, 2005 - 09:59 am
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| Consider it done. Might the name suggest an eastern influence in the music? Much the same as Led Zeppelin had with Morroccan/Egyptian orchestral accompaniment, or George Harris/Beatles with Ravi Shanker? |
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| Bill D posted on Friday, 14 October, 2005 - 10:20 am
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Don't think there is a JW connection. I assume Mike is interested in John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra (a western jazz band) for its own sake.
The band included Jan Hammer, whom I assume to be the same guy who wrote the 'Miami Vice' theme. |
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| Myke
posted on Friday, 14 October, 2005 - 10:29 am
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For info from BBC4's website listing, here's their description. Doesn't mention names, but a style/theme similar to SKY plus an LP and track names.
Mahavishnu Orchestra
From 1972, the original line-up of the jazz rock fusion band, Mahavishnu Orchestra plays music from their first LP, The Inner Mounting Flame. Tracks include Lotus on Irish Streams and The Noonward Race. |
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| Tricky
posted on Friday, 14 October, 2005 - 11:28 am
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There's more info HERE. Clicking on the pic brings up a bigger pic, and under this is a caption mentioning the BBC connection. I don't recall this band. (the ravages of age.....).
There's also a discography on the main page. I'll record it anyway (useful backup). |
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| Chris posted on Saturday, 15 October, 2005 - 12:24 am
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Caught the last ten minutes at a friend's house (I don't have access to BBC4 at home). Found myself quite getting into it - although how much this had to do with the fact that I was pretty drunk at the time, I'm not sure. (Several bottles of Blue WKD in case anyone's interested.)
Quite an interesting blend of jazz/funk/rock. Incredible drumming from Billy Cobham (and how often do you see a transparent perspex drumkit nowadays?). I noticed he was playing open-handed. The other thing that intrigued me was Jan Hammer's electric piano seemed to have no top to it - which meant all the strings were visible. Again, not something I have seen before.
Very enjoyable and very psychedelic. Very 1972!! Thanks for bringing it to our attention. Must try to watch it sober next time...
;o)
Is that how you spell sober???? |
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