Mahavishnu Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Repertoire
Power of Love
Vision is a Naked Sword
Smile of the Beyond
Wings of Karma
Hymn to Him
All music composed by John McLaughlin; Lyrics to “Smile of the Beyond” composed by “Mahalakshmi” Eve McLaughlin.
Apocalypse is the Mahavishnu Orchestra’s fourth album, released in 1974.
It is performed by the second line-up of the Mahavishnu Orchestra as well as the London Symphony Orchestra. It was produced by George Martin, who regards it as “one of the best records [he has] ever made”.
The back cover features a poem by Sri Chinmoy as well as a group photo of those who created the album.