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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
issabre OP
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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!"
issabre OP
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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.
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avrij
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try shelby lynne "just a little lovin'" it is an album of covers from dusty springfield. better recording values, to me, than any of dusty"s originals and it will make any woman your with sit and listen for the entire album.
rockadanny
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Diana Krall - A Case of You from Live in Paris.

Nina Simone - from Anthology: Ne Me Quitte Pas; I Loves You Porgy

Rory Block - sorry, cannot recall the song right now ...
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mapman
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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".
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