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.
issabre

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Ah yes, Meeting by the River is amazing. Very special indeed. If you've read my other threads, i've mentioned that one before too.

Further, i would say Nick Drake did that on Fruit tree. I would also say Nina Simone did it in one live version of Sinnerman.
Oh, I think that that Richie Haven's peformances that kicked off Woodstock were nearly mystical...I think that's what set the tone for the entire festival. Also, Santana's Soul Sacrifice....

Creedence Fortunate Son ....

Woodstock was filled with these performances...maybe it was the "performance enchancing substances!"
oh...one more...
Usi Letela Uxdlo (Nelson Mandela Brings Us Peace) - The African National Congress Choir on the CD Amandla... recorded the day Mandela ascended to the Presidency of South Africa. If that doesn't bring tears to your eyes, either you don't know the story or your deaf.
Although it may have become cliche from being over played, i think you got to include Bob Marley's "Songs of Freedom"....the version on Legend...ie the sparse guitar, acoustic version.

I think probably quite a few of Bob's tunes would qualify as mystical...though few of the well known ones.
Jax2, try this one:

"Alleluia, Behold the Bridegroom" by the ST. Petersburg Choir on the Album "Russian Easter" (Philips) Composer Unknown. Conductor Nikolai Korniev.

Actually, all of the songs on that album are mystical..but you have to have a really good system to hear them well because alot of the feeling is in the space in which they are performing...it must have been an old church.