John McLaughlin - Music For Abandoned Heights / Impex Records

John McLaughlin has one of the richest artistic legacies in modern music – not only because of his unmatched technique, but also because of his sheer versatility: From the early masterpieces “Extrapolation”

and “Love Devotion Surrender” (with Carlos Santana) to the genre-spanning albums of the Mahavishnu Orchestra and the rousing acoustic excursions with Al Di Meola and Paco de Lucia, McLaughlin has always

sought out the new and the transcendent. Now he has enriched the world of film music with a unique musical vision: “Music For Abandoned Heights” – the guitar maestro's spectacular 2025 album, now released for

the first time by Impex Records on HQ 180g vinyl (33 RPM)!

Compositionally, McLaughlin has infused his imagination into the film's script to create a rich mix of energetic fusion and thoughtful ballads. He describes the writing process as follows: "In 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." The resulting compositions lend the album a powerful

beauty reminiscent of McLaughlin's electric fusion classics “Inner World” and “To the One.” McLaughlin's searing and melodious guitar lines are impressively supported by the virtuoso performances of his long-time collaborators

Gary Husband (drums/keyboards), Julian Siegel (saxophone), Misha Mullov-Abbado and Etienne Mbappé (bass).

“Music For Abandoned Heights” was recorded and mixed by Grammy Award winner George Murphy at Eastcote Studios, London. The HQ 180g vinyl was pressed at RTI, with Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering responsible

for the remastering. The LP comes with a deluxe booklet featuring studio photographs and new liner notes by John McLaughlin and popular music journalist Walter Kolosky.

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Title

SIDE A
1.    The Scene
2.    Curaçao Dream
3.    Will & Elijah On the Train
4.    Elijah in DC
5.    Malcolm Fitzgerald

SIDE B
1.    DC Basketball
2.    Nathaniel & Christine
3.    Nathaniel Drives To New Jersey
4.    One Step Out
5.    The End