#Out of the darkness album mclaughlin full#

John is clearly inspired and plays magnificently, as always, throughout the record. It is, in fact, quite extraordinary to listen to this music knowing that each individualвЂ™s contribution was a solitary effort!ДЄs for McLaughlinвЂ™s legendary вЂchopsвЂ™ fans will not be disappointed! Those seemingly endless lines вЂ“ sounding as if they were plucked, fully formed, out of the air and covering the entire fretboard вЂ“ are here in abundance. Many musicians have recorded this way during the pandemic but it would be a long search to look for any that have managed to generate such a sense of spontaneity, vibrancy and group interplay as these seven tracks do. Second, with musicians placed at various points across the globe, the guitarist had the time and space to plan each piece in a new way imagining each collaboratorвЂ™s contribution as opposed to вЂfeeling it outвЂ™ together in the studio. First, it utilises a variety of musicians in different combinations a situation aided by the fact that physical proximity was neither possible or a prerequisite. Recorded during the autumn lockdown of 2020, Liberation Time is a unusual event in McLaughlinвЂ™s illustrious career. What joy, then, that here we are, in 2021, with an album of new music from this living legend under the title Liberation Time. This song, to me, is the ultimate song of gratitude and celebration.Many thought that two вЂliveвЂ™ albums, from London and San Francisco, released in 20, would also mark the end of his recording career. It reminds me of my struggle, that I never thought I'd survive, and of how much has changed and can happen in the span of a year. REJOICE This song portrays such a profound sense of happiness to me. This song reminds me of that time I take for myself. Many times, while practicing this sort of meditation, I feel deeply at peace while I reflect. IN THE STILLNESS OF PEACE There has been many times where I sat quietly by myself, contemplating my life and the events that have shaped me into the person I am today. I was filled with such a deep sense of happiness and contentment and this song portrays that feeling of joy. I looked out my window and it was a beautiful day, sunshine illuminating the world outside. NEW LIGHT I remember one morning I awoke with the deepest feeling of joy. I am so very grateful to my friends for lifting me up and bringing joy into my life during the darkest of moments. My friends helped carry me along my path to happiness. FINDING SOLACE IN FRIENDS Spending time with friends after my divorce was a ray of light in my journey out of the darkness.

I would regain my strength, stand tall and not let these hindrances hold me down. Just when I thought I was ready to move on, emotional setbacks would stand as obstacles in my way. PERSEVERANCE Letting go is ultimately my biggest challenge in live. I rearranged, purging my house and my mind of unnecessary clutter. TRANSFORMATION I went through a period of cleansing, where I changed my outlook, my surroundings, my attitude. I find this song to be more comical and snide than angry, and I think the title as well as the music honestly portrays how I feel about saying goodbye to this part of my past. When I sat down to write, this is what came out of me. SELFISH This song was inspired by my friend Jennifer who suggested that I 'write an angry song' to release some of the overwhelming emotion I was experiencing. This song is about emerging victorious after being beaten down. OUT OF THE DARKNESS After accepting that things were truly over, I realized that happiness is of my own making.

#Out of the darkness album mclaughlin full#

with full realization that the only thing I could control was my own happiness and myself. FORBEARANCE This song is about the moment I resigned to my loss. This song describes that feeling of hatred and resentment. INDIGNATION For a long time I felt incredibly angry and resentful for what had happened. THE DESCENT This song tells the story of the downward spiral of sadness and despair I went through before I realized I was going to survive and be ok. FORSAKEN This song tells the story of the argument and the battle that ensued from the moment my ex said he was leaving to the moment he was gone. my journey out of the darkness and into true happiness and peace. While the beginning of this album describes the suffering I endured, the tale being told is that of joy. I turned to my piano for solace and the music that emerged from within has become the story of my journey to healing. I felt lost and I couldn't imagine ever finding love or happiness again. At that moment, I was forced to let go of what I was comfortable with and move forward with my life in an unfamiliar direction.

About The Album: In early 2009 my marriage ended.