As the world reels from the social, emotional, and spiritual toll of the ongoing viral-induced global lockdown, McLaughlin reflects on both the perils and potential of this challenging moment with “Liberation Time” — his newest album, available July 16th on Abstract Logix/Mediastarz. In the fall of 2020, as the reality of pandemic limitations set in, McLaughlin commenced work on “Liberation Time” as a “direct response” (his words) to the mandated restrictions imposed by the spread of Covid-19. Characterized by both joy and reflection, “Liberation Time” finds McLaughlin harnessing his frustrations and redirecting that energy. “The result,” he explains in a candid liner note, “was an explosion of music in my mind.”
Lineup
John McLaughlin (Guitar, Guitar synth, Piano); Roger Rossignol (Piano); Ranjit Barot (Drums, Konokol); Jean Michel. ‘Kiki’ Aublette (Drums,Bass); Vinnie Colaiuta (Drums); Nicolas Viccaro(Drums); Julian Siegel (Tenor Sax); Etienne MBappe(Bass); Gary Husband (Drums, Piano); Sam Burgess (Bass); Jerome Regard (Bass); Oz Ezzeldin (Piano)
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Fantastic to see new music is coming, and the exciting line up for the music. Go Ahead!
When the time is right, please come back to Melbourne Australia x
Go, Johnny go!
Merci maestro ! Cet album, reçu en précommande m’a déjà ravi ! Et le cd est arrivé aujourd’hui : double plaisir ! J’écris un livre consacré à la lutherie, à la musique et à la double quête musicale et spirituelle : un bon chapitre est prévu vous concernant. Merci de la vitalité rayonnante de votre musique ! Prenez soin de vous cher John ! Avec toute ma reconnaissance, Philippe Perrichon
John McLaughlin is a leading light in this dark period. His output of creative energy is inspiring and heartwarming. The musicians are simply superb – we are spoilt beyond imagination having these artist in out midst, in out homes, in our hearts. So a huge thank you for the most beautiful collection of compositions and performances. My spiritual journey in music with John McLaughlin and his friends has been both fascinating and rewarding. The joy and emotions in the beautiful melodies are overpowering…his technique in achieving this on guitar is sublime, masterful.
Another masterpiece yet again from the living legend John McLaughlin.
Thank you for your timeless spirit!
Liberation time is just stunning – blasts of pure guitar joy interspersed with meditative beauty. The slightly more jazzy direction takes the album into wonderful Coltrane territory. Thank you so much for this and all the music that has accompanied me all my adult life from In a Silent Way and My Goal Beyond to the present.
Thanks…. For all
Still on “fire” John!
Going even further!
Very enjoyable set of tunes!!