I was there ... These were times when music was just at another level. These guys knew in what business they were. Masters like they are so few now.

@raimundoarce7014

4 ай бұрын

Still... Try "Snarky Puppy", "Corey Wong", "The Fearless Flyers"...

@user-sr5wm7fe3s

3 ай бұрын

Я услышал эту песню только вчера

@Nomad90000

3 ай бұрын

" i was there " UAU

@RVGP-AMOR

3 ай бұрын

I was there too.... I here you. He opened for the Doobie bros.... I was 3rd row center....

@raimundoarce7014

3 ай бұрын

Jealousy get away from meeee!!

No one talks about Rayford Griffin, but he is an unbelievable drummer and a huge inspiration!!!

@rubenkandikian5373

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same, this guy is a phenomenal drummer!

@richardgordon245

10 ай бұрын

So words like them Equally amazing

@farchmarch7043

9 ай бұрын

For sure, you are damned right to mention him, contributes a lot for the coolness of that performance😏👌🎶

@JaycheLeggg

8 ай бұрын

Checking him out. Check out Klaus Weiss if you don't know him. A great German drummer.

@michaelpolese3440

8 ай бұрын

And he still can bring it!

when i lived in iceland i used to listen to jean-luc sitting in a lounge chair in my parka watching the northern lights , it was amazing

@SeraphinaDine3339

6 жыл бұрын

Mark Moore Sounds like a beautiful way to spend life, living.

@marlak4203

6 жыл бұрын

Oooohhh i bet!!!

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, man! Very good!!!!

@daisyflower8362

5 жыл бұрын

You have lived life, sir. Many more blessings to you.

@sosimp140

5 жыл бұрын

Lucky man!!I I am jealous

The bassline on this song is SICK. Awesome song.

@marlae.hutchinson292

Жыл бұрын

Facts 🫶🏽👏🏽

@Chihuahua22

11 ай бұрын

I was 7 years old when i heard this for the first time. And yeap,,the bass can keep busy your imagination. Is amazing.

@Zerpersande

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, incredible bass line. I’ve been listening to this for going on 50 years. Check out this bass cover of Mirage. I can’t tell much difference between this and the studio version. kzread.info/dash/bejne/a2mfpdSzqbrKnMY.htmlsi=b8EOEacAF_aUjWUC

@user-ib1cc8mi3g

17 минут бұрын

Keith Jones

Growing up in a musical household. Thank you mom and dad.

I was introduced to Ponty when he played with Zappa in early 70's. Then saw him in concert with Jan Hammer in 76. My rock & roll roots have morphed into an eclectic tatse of many genres. I'm thankful to Ponty for helping steer and broaden my musical tatses starting in my early 20's. Now in my early 60's, still widening my musical horizens and having a good time doing so.

@regisbrasil4082

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 60 and I've been listening to Ponty since 1981. Imaginary Voyage was the first album I bought. Jazz Fusion is healthy.

@Richard-ec8xy

4 жыл бұрын

id encourage you to hear Trust In The Life Force of Deep Mystery by a band named The Comet is Coming! jazz is in such a good place these days

@saulaac2971

3 жыл бұрын

@@Richard-ec8xy Thanks for the recommendation. Sublime. I follow Gilles Peterson and Sons of Kemet quite a lot but I didn't know about The Comet is Coming. Need to get this album. Hallelujah!!

@briantehan2865

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I saw him with Zappa, too - 1973 or 74 in Australia. Then I saw him again a year or so later with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Mind blowing.

@clafong9

3 жыл бұрын

Zappa could certainly pick them. He also had Lowell George for awhile. Of course Zappa was one heck of a musician himself.

my beloved father introduced me to Mr Ponty when I was 12. Now at 26, dad has passed away but his grandsons will know of such wonder as well

@WELLBRAN

7 жыл бұрын

Your Dad had a good musical ear....I salute your Dad!!!

@vitormoraes8320

7 жыл бұрын

thank you

@danwalls8466

6 жыл бұрын

Vitor Moraes. I was introduced to his music in the 70's as a teenager. Still listening at 57.

@gatochung

6 жыл бұрын

Emerson lake and palmer en vivo

@thaniaportillo5529

5 жыл бұрын

Vitor Moraes I am struggling with the same situation my dad passed away 3 weeks ago he introduced me this master peace I was afraid to listening to music again because I was afraid to face the pain but right now my dad is with me... saludos desde el Salvador

This song is in my mind since over 20 years - and it will sound there until the rest of my life. Thanks Jean-Luc!!!

@guenterbahr6566

3 ай бұрын

really? I have 68 years, This sound was my time yeah

Had a friend in the mid 70's who was a jazz nut. He convinced me to go with him to see Jean-Luc Ponty in Ann Arbor sometime around 1977. The show was great and I've been a fan ever since. Nobody was playing like this guy back then.

Jean-Luc is a total musical genius. He used to roll thru Santa Cruz in the late 70's and we never missed a show.

I started listening to Jean Luc Ponty in 1983 and have enjoyed his music until now 2020, great music 😁

@iwant2usethis

4 жыл бұрын

Cool... I started back in the 70s when Miles moved into electric. There was a whole lot going on there that I wasn't aware of and as you know there was Jean Luc Ponty, along with Weather Report, Return to Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra (where he often contributed). You might want to look into the new wave of electronics with groups like Phaeleh (Fallen Light), Klimeks (Etenally Yours), Gidge (Huldra_Other version), and Pensees (Murky) are a few of my favorites. Give it a go - you never know...

@spikespa5208

3 жыл бұрын

Anthony Daniel I'll keep it simple: Ditto.

@BarrySmithviolin

3 жыл бұрын

@@iwant2usethis Yes...I agree... I first saw Ponty with Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1974. Unbelievably GREAT!! 💙

@mleonard4133

Жыл бұрын

With you Anthony!!!

@JeffCDesigns

Жыл бұрын

'76 til now...equal to Return to Forever...play on dude

After years of being a rock/metal guy, I'm finally discovering jazz fusion and I feel like I'm being transformed...how could I have been missing such brilliance all these years

@Hamayag

6 жыл бұрын

Musta Krakish Now imagine how you will fill with the Music education

6 жыл бұрын

Musta.... you most likely are being transformed. I'm glad for you... and want you to know those years when this was being played live were a great time. I saw/heard JLP many times in concert-and it was quite the thrill! Tight bands-great music-and LOUD as hell! Enjoy!

@ronm4657

6 жыл бұрын

There is much to discover grasshoper

@TheTechAndScience

6 жыл бұрын

I’m with you, the musicianship is incredible. A lot of these guys have more talent that a lot of major rock bands out there.

@Thundergod-

5 жыл бұрын

Once you go fusion you seldom go back....

Loving the LEFT HAND DRUMMING! This slaps! Ponty is a beast!

This song could last centuries for me

Where has the REAL music gone? This is absolutely beautiful… ✨✨✨✨

@tomtrana3449

2 күн бұрын

Back then I often went to a pro rock disco and the DJ had Mirage in the playlist. He then put e.g. often from Camel -"Lady Fantasy" then onto the turntable (and the other good stuff). Everyone danced to this sound! These times will never come back. It was amazing.

Everyone in the band is at the very top of their game and accentuates one another, the product - Beauty! Thank you for your collective creativity.

@arguellescisnerosmovies2442

11 ай бұрын

jamie glasier a beast

I'm 60. Started listening to him when I was 30. Been in a trance every since!

@stevehanford1753

2 жыл бұрын

agree

@markrudis4419

2 жыл бұрын

Im 64 and became a fan in the late 70s. I too am still a fan!

@aprilshepard8662

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more

wow one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time. Miles. Coltrane, Montgomery, Chick Corea., Ponty. Joe Pass. What an honor to listen to such great and well thought out music. What a masterpiece. .

this takes me back to my teenage years in the 70s.

just discovered this artist yesterday thanks to the spotify algorithm ...wow!

I remember listening and dancing when I was 16 years old in 1977 in Argentina. Nobody loves music more.

Happy 78th birthday, monsieur.

Discovered this tune 42 years ago or so - it's part of the soundtrack of my life. Love the bass player with his fretless who should be shown more often here

I’m 60. I have introduced many people to the magic of JLP, Dimeola, etc. I never tire of watching their face the first time they listen. Then they start writing things down......gotta get this. 🤙

@dougbertram8987

4 жыл бұрын

58 and the same!! It's great!

This song is alchemy like so much of Ponty's stuff. Friggin Rayford Griffin. Need I say more? So good and his stuff w Ponty was so influential to me as a young drummer working on timing and groove and feel and of course, chops. Still remember seeing him on the Fables tour so dynamic, so smooth

@donovanjones4175

Жыл бұрын

Rayford live and on the album are two different things and I love it. Forgot he was open handed like billy cobham

@tmaproductions2023

10 ай бұрын

Rayford is unbelievable. On Final truth he’s spectacular. But when I hear this I miss the groove that Steve smith played on the album. A more laid back two handed hi hat with the 2 snare hits.

Allan Zavod's pitch bending is wild!!! Love his soloing!

It's 2021 and I'm rocking to this spectacular groove! Music is powerful. It evokes emotions from a long time ago.

@aprilshepard8662

Жыл бұрын

I have am the youngest in my family and all my older brothers and sisters turned me onto music way ahead of my time. This was one of them and I love it to this day.

Damn, bass is keeping the whole tune tied down. Exceptional playing by Keith Jones

Thanks for the music Allan Zavod (1945-2016).

Beautiful !!! I never tget tired of listening to it after 40 years!! This music is eternal

@dianepolicastro7949

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@annebaskerville6062

5 жыл бұрын

Music is eternal. It’s like a huge part of us, you know? If music dies, we die.

@germanbarros7115

4 жыл бұрын

This song is in my bones....!

@pochidulzaides6665

4 жыл бұрын

Same with me

@drt-abrat1256

2 жыл бұрын

@Vincent Edgar Hush! You're making me feel real old! 🎵

Music from the heaven 👏👏👏

Listen to Jean tunes again and again

this is music of the spheres. It makes you want to live forever. The Cosmos people should use Jean Luc's music. And Jamie Glaser syncs in perfectly with ponty's thought processes. WOW!

Its such a shame music aint like this anymore. At least we can enjoy this masterpiece forever!

First saw the man in Liverpool 1970s playing with Zappa and the Mothers been a fan ever since.

Man! Thank goodness for KZread! I knew a few presentations, but now I'm getting music that I've never heard. That makes it new. Thanks!

Yesterday i wnt to his concert in Argentina, and when he started playing this song, I turn to my friend and said to him "I can't believe we're going to hear this live"... it was THE moment...

@spikespa5208

4 жыл бұрын

"...THE moment..." ........that you talked over.

@oRuTRa45

3 жыл бұрын

Exact same feeling I had when I saw him.

Never gets old. Love this piece.

Very good memories of fantastic times in the Caribbean .

Been enjoying your music since 8th grade. You The Man & Happy Birthday!

Have been listening to Ponty since the 70s, timeless.

A co-worker of mine was all into this guy back in the early half of the 80s. I think I ended up buying 3 or 4 of his albums. I still have the cassettes in amongst 300 or 400 other ones in a box in the closet. Every once in a while I try to look up some of these old groups on KZread. Just a treasure-trove....

😊Muchas gracias señor Luc Ponty, doy gracias por tener mis sentidos buenos para escuchar esta gran obra echa por usted!! !🎵🎼 Me lleva al infinito cada vez que la escucho!! Hoy en mi gran Soledad, la vuela escuchar y es maravillosa!!!🎵🎼🌟 Hoy 11 de Mayo,2024!! Gracias Señor Jesn Luc Ponty!!🌟🌟🎼🎵

I was not even 18 when I was introduced to his music I can listen to this particular piece over and over

@kymCPT

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the 🔥✊🏽

@kymCPT

3 жыл бұрын

@@manuelsantos2199 ✊🏽 I was late teens/ 70’s when I got HIP to JLP....Bought at Fedco & VIP records respectively in Los Angeles I have Enigmatic & Open Mind LP’s/ Album’s 🤘🏽🤗✊🏽...Aurora/Renaissance was my first taste 👅 is Fire 🔥 Open Strings has hints of Pharoah Sanders music 🎶 💪🏽..

yo tube el honor de estar y platicar con Jean Luc Ponty en Zacatecas Mexico, es aun mas increible verlo en vivo, es uno de los mejores musicos de mundo, y es super sensillo, asi es como es un musico de verdad, el concierto fue muy emotivo, fue algo que te llega al alma, indescriptible, algo que solo algien como el es capaz de lograr

My uncle introduced me to him in the 80's, I'm still listening on a rough day. Man the whole band is amazing 🎉❤ 2024

There it is... the blue violin I never forgot.. I have been going to his concerts since 85 Lost count of how many already...wonderful...

First time I heard this band (I'm more into rock) at the end I had a smile on my face. Actually I stuck around to listen to the whole tune because from the start I saw the guitar player was really enjoying himself and seemed happy with his group. I love to see people enjoying themselves and these guys showed that to me.

I have been a serious fan since the early '70s. It NEVER gets old.

I have no words.... A+++

Vive la francophonie. J'ai rencontré Jean-Luc à Rotterdam. C'était 1971. J'aime beaucoup la musique de Jean-Luc Ponty, qui habite aux Etats Unis.

I saw JLP in London in 76 with Daryl Stuermer. Still one of my all time favourite gigs, especially when he played some Zappa from King Kong.

My brothers and I would still and would listen to Jean-Luc one of our favorites Simply the Best!! So much fun. Back in the 80s we got to meet him in Merrillville Indiana! There are no words for such stellar Stellar Talent. We love you Jean Luc Ponty!!!

Listen to Ponty while jogging in the 70s & 80s! It took you to a better place! No pain!!!!

My Father the Marine introduced me too Jean Luc Ponty , in 1982 great music for long cross country driving music especially in storms

The 70's was a well spring of experimental music.. Never been the same.

I first started listening to Jean-Luc Ponty in 1971 and I'm still listening to him today 50 years from now people will still be listening to Jon Luc Ponty

@alsnelding

5 жыл бұрын

One of the best keyboard solos ever

@lordflyerofdragonsruston5097

4 жыл бұрын

It’s almost been 50 years but yeah you’re right

I was introduced to JLP in 1983. KLBX in San Fran was play his Modern Times Blues on the radio I forever have lived by his wisdom in music. Thank you JLP you are an amazing artist and one of a kind no doubt. If you want a mental vacation travel with JLP...... Open Mind and beyond

l, i was blessed to see mr ponty play with frank zappa in princeton university, 1971, i was 17, and only knew music of santana, the doors and jimmy, after the concert i said to myself what was that. after that i listened to every type of world music..still listen to his cds, i am 68..

Alan Zavod an underrated genius!

@jolsn42

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he was. May he rest in peace.

@antonylinteau3408

2 жыл бұрын

@Rhizosphere anyone know what keyboard is that? Trying to learn this song for school and trying to replicate this sound in mainstage but im new to synth

@antonylinteau3408

2 жыл бұрын

@Rhizosphere thank you! Im trying to find this sound with my logic/mainstage keyboard. Gotta try to see if theres a sort of ARP2600.

@antonylinteau3408

2 жыл бұрын

@Rhizosphere Thanks I appreciate it! I did not know I will look it up, I’m kinda new to the whole synth world. I’m curious to know, what are the other 2 synths that you love?

I had the lovely pleasure of meeting Allan Zavod in person, many years ago...such a delightful person and fabulous musician. RIP and long may he live through his music. Peace on your eternal journey, my friend.

Wow, lief mal nachts im Radio so nebenher, tolles Stück, ich bin tief beeindruckt!!!

My dad took my sister to see JLP at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver BC, 1992. They had front row seats. And my sister, now 37, says she had a bad childhood!!! I only get to listen to the records with my dad while he reminisces about the blue violin and how well it was played. Hahaha, ask my sister about the Cocteau Twins concert she saw when she was a kid.

I first heard him with Zappa and have enjoyed his work ever since.

First introduced to JLP by Zappa. Still wonderful. Even to me, at 68 years old.

I saw Jean-Luc Ponty back in 1976 at a jazz club in Ithaca, New York. Great concert.

I saw Jon Luc Ponty in Chicago in the 80's.This very group! Jazz Fusion to the core!

bom anos aqueles no final das década de 70!!! tive o privilégiuo de vê-lo ao vivo aqui no Brasil!!

I first heard JLP when I was 15 years old. Today, after many years of listening to his awesome repertoire, his is the one and only. Oh, BTW, I'm 55.

@bertortiz6611

6 жыл бұрын

almc2242 I’m 56 right behind you. 40 listening to this music

@CarlosBoffa

5 жыл бұрын

As me, since my first paycheck, buy a new one vinil

@BarrySmithviolin

4 жыл бұрын

Love him so much...Have seen him live Eight times including once with Mahavishnu Orchestra!

......still i admire and highly feel this nice song from the great composer Jean Luc Ponty In my early 60s going back to my 20s and feel the same perfect mood MAGIK .....THNKS LUK

Je l ai vue en concert à la Réunion démentiel au top plus 20 ans je l écoute excellent ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I was staying in Plainfield, New Jersey in the summer of 1978. I had a temporary green card. A housemate had a Jean Luc Ponty album of which my favourite track was "Mirage". I played it one last time, slipped my ruck sack on my back and hitch-hiked up route 22 to Vancouver, down to Los Angeles and on to El Paso, and back to New York via Memphis. It took 3 weeks of pretty constant movement. I have never been back to North America since. The Mirage is remembered.

@venitastafford4285

5 жыл бұрын

Nigel Martin.

I rly don't like jazz at all,but this.....my father tells me that he played it years ago and send it to me..can't stop listening its amazing.Just love that melody.

46 years of listening to ponty and the band. Bravo!!

I'm grateful at age 22 that my ears could be Graced by something so unique and beautiful as this. true musicianship and passion. I dream of being able to accomplish such a thing as jean luc ponty

Time has surely passed but I feel blessed I saw the JLP group in 1978, all stars done and in the making.

A buddy of mine in 1975 introduced me to Jean-Luc-, and Imaginary Voyage! Ever since, now at 47 years the musical journey continues through today, August 15, 2022! I saw the Cosmic Messenger tour at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, October 10, 1978. That show became Jean Luc Ponty live, released in 1979! Ongoing greatness!

Soundtrack of my YOUTH! 🎻..That 🔥...Shadowfax..Michael Hedges too! 🎶 🎼 my ear ❤️

Timeless genius. Love his music since I was a young girl.

This song will be recorded forever in my memory. Modesty part I was very young and already had great taste for music!

@julioerodriguezj

2 жыл бұрын

Aquí en mi casa, hoy 25/dic de 2021. Oyendo música de este virtuoso, al cual sigo desde 1989. Bendiciones!!

Beautiful beautiful sweet music

Watching Him and his Group - Front Row at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Ct s and at the Shubert... we were Front Row Balcony and he and his Awesome Band came back for three encores for us !!!!!

I remember seeing Jean-Luc Ponty years ago! What a great concert he put on. The lights thru his violín were so cool! I wild love to see him perform again.

Saw them live multiple times; love all these lovely young players...and love the music-making they made...this is what standing the test of time means... beautiful now and then. So fabulous! This is how it's done kids. That's all, no hollering; no noise and for sure no nonsense.

Went to a Ponty concert at the Spectrum in 77, Philly. Ralph Armstrong on fretless bass... Unforgettable. Rode there from Penn State on my Yamaha RD350

I'm absolutely blown away

I love this guy. I can play almost all of his albums on the drum kit. Learned most of them over 20yrs ago and I still play them often. Wow Made me learn so much after that! Thanks Jean Luc and Rayford!

@fuzzylogiceire

10 жыл бұрын

Please do a drum cover for youtube, would love to see someone play Enigmatic Ocean Part 2!

@JamesSmith-pd5fm

4 жыл бұрын

My nephew who is actually older than me turned me on to it. Been hooked on it every since.

RIP Allan Zavod, one of Australia's greatest..

@dougbertram8987

4 жыл бұрын

So right! One of "the greatest" period!!

I saw Jean-Luc at Georgetown U theater in DC for the first time in 1980! What a show!

@HomeRunChips

7 жыл бұрын

wow nice! how old were you back then? and now? just curious!

When music and truly talented artist existed..😊

One of the first songs I heard from J.L. Ponty and been hooked since.

@rodrigoalvesdepaula9466

8 жыл бұрын

+Samantha Jay Não sei o que vc escreveu mas esse cara é muito bom.

@samanthajay7411

8 жыл бұрын

☺

@rodrigoalvesdepaula9466

8 жыл бұрын

Samantha Jay Pode crer , é impossível não se viciar em uma música tão boa . Lindona

@nigelkelly105

5 жыл бұрын

Samantha Jay I came across Cosmic Messenger and was hooked ever since!!!

@PieWie123456

5 жыл бұрын

Same here!

It's really a great song , great vibe in it, unequalled!

I was introduced to JLP back in 83. I was stationed in Darmstadt West Germany and a fellow soldier named Dwayne Gamble received a recording sent from his home town jazz station, which was in Baltimore MD. I've feel in love with all violinists every since. Especially, electric violinists.

Ah, the late great Allan Zavod. I was fortunate enough to see him in the flesh with Zappa in 1984. Thank you for posting this fantastic video.

Allen Zavod RIP, saw him a few times with JLP, great keyboardist

saw this crew in the early 80's absolutely light up The Palace in Albany!!!

I have collected vinyl since middle school. I was introduced to Jean Luc Ponty by a friend's brother who had a huge jazz vinyl collection. I was only ten years old when I purchased my first vinyl album ever, Fables by Jean Luc Ponty after listening to all of his earlier albums. Now I have them all and have been a huge fan since then. There is nothing like seeing him and his band live, though.

I discovered JLP in high school during the 80s, mainly because I discovered Allan Holdsworth. I would come home and out Enigmatic Ocean on and be lost for hours, playing it over and over. I would cop lines from JL and AH both. I learned to play, to venture beyond rock and blues from this album. 50 now, and I'm an active composer and musician. I owe a great deal of where my muses led me to JLP and this album.

Zavod's synth solo is incredibly amazing. I'd concentrated on Rayford listening to this before, but to play keys like Zavod is an entirely different thing. Amazing.

@cardenasfishingracingteam6545

4 жыл бұрын

Try looking for Allen Zavod when he played for Frank Zappa...

@antonylinteau3408

2 жыл бұрын

anyone know what keyboard is that? Trying to learn this song for school and trying to replicate this sound in mainstage but im new to synth

@glauciodon.campelo8967

Жыл бұрын

@@antonylinteau3408 someone said at another post, that's an ARP 2600 synth.

Quand la vraie mélodie rend l'émotion un vrai plaisir d'écouter !!!