Released June 1971 | Length 43:27 Release date June 1971 Label Douglas Records | |
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Recorded New York City, March 1971 Similar John McLaughlin albums, Jazz fusion albums | ||
My Goal's Beyond is the third solo album (after Extrapolation and Devotion) by John McLaughlin. The album was originally released in 1971 on Douglas Records in the US. It was later reissued by Douglas/Casablanca (1976), Elektra/Musician (1982), and in 1987 by Rykodisc on CD and LP.
Contents
The music is strongly influenced by music of India, and was dedicated to McLaughlin's spiritual leader, Indian guru Sri Chinmoy. Side one has two longer pieces for the whole band, including soprano saxophone, flute, violin and Indian percussion. Side two of the album features eight short compositions (three standards and five originals) played solely by McLaughlin on acoustic guitar.
With the recording he wanted to emphasize his equal love for the acoustic instrument and the beauty of its sound. He wasn't paid much but he's "still pleased with it."
John mclaughlin peace one
Track listing
Douglas – KZ 30766
Personnel
Songs
1Peace One
2Peace Two12:15
3Goodbye Pork Pie Hat3:20