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Visions of the Emerald Beyond

Mahavishnu Orchestra · 1975

40 min · 13 tracks · jazz fusion · progressive rock · instrumental rock

A vibrant fusion of jazz intricacies and rock's vigor, layered with spiritual undertones and complex rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'Visions of the Emerald Beyond' was Mahavishnu Orchestra's fourth studio album, showcasing their peak artistic expression after the success of 'The Inner Mounting Flame.' At this point in their career, the band was recognized as a leading force in jazz fusion, blending intricate musicality with improvisational prowess while navigating lineup changes, particularly with the departure of original violinist Jerry Goodman shortly afterward.
Stylistic neighbors
Weather Report· Billy Cobham· Soft Machine

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Eternity’s Breath, Part 1 3:09
  • 2 Eternity’s Breath, Part 2 4:50
  • 3 Lila’s Dance 5:36
  • 4 Can’t Stand Your Funk 2:09
  • 5 Pastoral 3:41
  • 6 Faith 2:01
  • 7 Cosmic Strut 3:28
  • 8 If I Could See 1:17
  • 9 Be Happy 3:32
  • 10 Earth Ship 3:43
  • 11 Pegasus 1:48
  • 12 Opus 1 0:24
  • 13 On the Way Home to Earth 4:45

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