Mystical Performances


A few other threads have prompted me to start this one...

I'm wanting performances where the artist seems to transcend him/herself and tap into something/someone greater than themselves to create an almost mystical experience...almost channeling something else or someone else with Music flowing out of them almost without their ability to resist it. I"m talking about more than just virtuosity here...but soul. Usually it's somewhat spontaneous...so perhaps live performances more likely...but also a few studio recordings. Few artists that I know have done this.... I would say probably Coltrane on "A love supreme" and maybe Miles Davis. Some would say Hendrix did it on occaision. As for women...help me here.. Who are some others? What are the albums? Irrespective of genre.
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Mahalia Jackson singing "Sunday Morning" on Ellington's "Black, Brown and Beige".

"Don't Let It Show" from "I Robot" - Alan Parsons Project

"Land Of Make Believe" - Moody Blues from "Seventh Sojourn" and "Never Blame the Rainbows for the Rain" - Moody Blues from "Keys to the Kingdom".

"Suppers Ready" - Genesis

"Mystical" may not be quite the right word but "Man Erg" By Van Der GRaaf Generator from "Pawn Hearts" is quite a powerful piece.

I'd also vote for Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and Morrison's "Astral Weeks".
Toss in the tune 'Still Life" by Van Der Graaf Generator as well, especially the closing cadence.
street spirit (fade out) radiohead
highway 61 revisited - dylan
seventh sojourn - moody blues