{"product_id":"pre-order-john-mclaughlin-music-for-abandoned-heights-impex-sacd","title":"John McLaughlin - Music for Abandoned Heights - Impex SACD","description":"\u003cheader\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuitar Maestro's Spectacular 2025 Album on Hybrid SACD\u003cbr\u003eMastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtrapolation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove Devotion Surrender\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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: \"\u003cstrong\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\" The resulting musical explorations give the album a muscular, turbulent beauty reminiscent of McLaughlin's electric fusion classics\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eInner World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo the One\u003c\/em\u003e.\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 Mbappe (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper Audio CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSACD Stereo SACD Layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to Play on Standard CD Players, SACD Players \u0026amp; Other SACD-Capable Players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayback of DSD Tracks Requires Components That Support the DSD Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DSD encode for highest-fidelity audio reproduction on SACD players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid CD layer plays in all Compact Disc players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded \u0026amp; Mixed by Grammy® Award Winner George Murphy at Eastcote Studios, London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe Booklet with Studio Photography \u0026amp; New Notes by John McLaughlin and Music Journalist Walter Kolosky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"musicians\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMusicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJohn McLaughlin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eguitar, guitar synth, programming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGary Husband\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edrums, keyboards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJulian Siegel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etenor \u0026amp; soprano saxophones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMisha Mullov-Abbado\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eacoustic bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEtienne Mbappé\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eelectric bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalcolm Fitzgerald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuraçao Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElijah in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Step Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Basketball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathaniel Drives to New Jersey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill \u0026amp; Elijah On the Train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNathaniel \u0026amp; Christine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe End\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Elusive Disc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59547376386129,"sku":"856276002954","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/IMXSA8336__78422.jpg?v=1779331996","url":"https:\/\/c09u90-kd.myshopify.com\/products\/pre-order-john-mclaughlin-music-for-abandoned-heights-impex-sacd","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}