Where Fortune Smiles
John McLaughlin · 1970
35 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · ethno jazz
Intricate jazz fusion intertwines with ethereal melodies, capturing a spiritual journey through complex rhythms and harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamics that engage
- spiritual journey through sound
- intricate rhythms for deep focus
- moments of reflective calm
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, 'Where Fortune Smiles' is John McLaughlin's first solo album after his work with the influential band Mahavishnu Orchestra. At this point, he was transitioning from collaborative projects to establishing his unique voice as a guitarist and composer in the jazz fusion genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mahavishnu Orchestra· Al Di Meola· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Glancing Backwards 9:03
- 2 Earth Bound Hearts 4:21
- 3 Where Fortune Smiles 4:03
- 4 New Place, Old Place 10:37
- 5 Hope 7:18
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