{"product_id":"john-mclaughlin-music-for-abandoned-heights","title":"John McLaughlin – Music For Abandoned Heights","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn McLaughlin has one of the richest artistic legacies in modern music, not only due to his unmatched technique, but also his boundless curiosity. From early masterpieces Extrapolation and Love Devotion Surrender (with Carlos Santana), to the genre-bending invention of Mahavishnu Orchestra and the blistering acoustic explorations with Al Di Meola and Paco de Lucia, John has always sought for the new and transcendent. His work reaches out for a profound spiritual connection. Now, he has brought his singular vision to the world of film music with his score \u003cem\u003eMusic for Abandoned Heights\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompositionally, McLaughlin poured his imagination into the film’s script to craft a rich blend of hot fusion and pensive ballads. He describes his writing process: “In my mind I would interact with the different personalities and situations and wait for my imagination to come up with themes, atmospheres and emotional ‘colors’ that echoed the drama and action.” The resulting musical explorations give the album a muscular, turbulent beauty reminiscent of McLaughlin’s electric fusion classics Inner World and To the One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLaughlin’s searing electric and mellifluous acoustic guitar lines are assertively supported by virtuosic performances from frequent collaborators Gary Husband (drums\/keyboards), Julian Siegel (saxophone), Misha Mullov-Abbado and Etienne Mbappé (bass). These industry vets gracefully spark fire on heavier tunes like “The Scene” and introspective delicacy on the ballad “Nathaniel and Christine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpex Records is delighted to bring you the newest incarnation of John McLaughlin’s storied career, as he continues his quest for the sublime. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/impexrecords.com\/john-mclaughlin-music-for-abandoned-heights-180g-33rpm-lp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eAbandoned Heights\u003c\/em\u003e” is a movie concept by director\/writer Jack Stallings who approached John McLaughlin around 2019 to write a soundtrack. The movie tells the story of the troubled life of the main character Nathanial (along with partner Christine) and his eventual redemption. Based on telephone discussions and a detailed script, McLaughlin agreed and has produced a compelling soundtrack. He was given a free hand on the compositions and has written new music for this project, the musical themes inspired by the movies’ characters. The music was completed around 2020\/2021 but has only just been released in recorded format. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scene opens the story with a call and answer dialogue between guitar, piano and bass over the top of a tabla percussion patch that pushes the tempo along nicely. Misha Mullov-Abbado punctuates the dialogue with lovely bass lines. Gary Husband contributes a funky piano solo and sax slides its way in until McLaughlin ends on a blast of slightly distorted guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBallads such as 'Curaçao Dream' show what beautiful melodies McLaughlin writes. It features crystal clear guitar picking out a simple melody over arpeggiated chords that has a wistful feel that tugs on the heart strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The Beat Goes On' was McLaughlin’s response for a request for a jam session from Stallings. It’s a high energy straightahead rocker with the band tearing it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recording finishes on 'The End' with John delicately soloing over chiming guitar chords together with Gary Husband’s atmospheric piano solo. It’s emotional and reflective, a perfect ending to the album. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ukjazznews.com\/john-mclaughlin-music-for-abandoned-heights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUK Jazz News\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 180g Pressing on black vinyl\u003cbr\u003e- 24-48 Digital Recording, Mix \u0026amp; Master\u003cbr\u003e- 24-48 Lacquer Cutting\u003cbr\u003e- Includes 8-page full-color booklet with session photos and liner notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KjlpxyMTa8w?si=c_Xf0zU3uMQImZY8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VhNvGn098GU?si=Ty4fhqTB9FnBixMY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinyl Tracklist\u003cbr\u003eA1 The Scene\u003cbr\u003eA2 Curaçao Drea\u003cbr\u003eA3 Will \u0026amp; Elijah On the Train\u003cbr\u003eA4 Elijah in DC\u003cbr\u003eA5 Malcolm Fitzgerald\u003cbr\u003eB1 DC Basketball\u003cbr\u003eB2 Nathaniel \u0026amp; Christine\u003cbr\u003eB3 Nathaniel Drives To New Jersey\u003cbr\u003eB4 One Step Out\u003cbr\u003eB5 The End\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Impex Records\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz, Stage \u0026amp; Screen\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Fusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Soundtracks \/\/ Audiophile Jazz\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impex Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46783778881694,"sku":"856276002947","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/IMG_0261.jpg?v=1777716732","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.com\/products\/john-mclaughlin-music-for-abandoned-heights","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}