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).
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.[4] With the recording he wanted to emphasize his equal love for the acoustic instrument and the beauty of its sound.[5]He wasn't paid much but he's “still pleased with it.”[5]
Track listing
All tracks composed by John McLaughlin, except where noted.
- "Peace One" -- 7:18
- "Peace Two" -- 12:15
- "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" (Charles Mingus) -- 3:20
- "Something Spiritual" (Dave Herman) -- 3:29
- "Hearts and Flowers" (Theodore Moses Tobani) -- 2:10
- "Phillip Lane" -- 2:36
- "Waltz for Bill Evans" (Chick Corea) -- 2:01
- "Follow Your Heart" -- 3:19
- "Song for My Mother" -- 2:34
- "Blue in Green" (Miles Davis) -- 2:38
Personnel
Chart performance
Notes
- ↑ Ginell, Richard S.. My Goal's Beyond at AllMusic
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See also
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