# Hymn to Him guitar solo

> John McLaughlin's guitar solo on Hymn to Him by Mahavishnu Orchestra (1974). From the album Apocalypse. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Mahavishnu Orchestra, 1974, from *Apocalypse*. Solo by *John McLaughlin*.

With the London Symphony Orchestra in tow, this long piece gives McLaughlin room for an expansive, soaring solo. It blends orchestral grandeur with electric fire.

Hymn to Him by Mahavishnu Orchestra is #15 in our ranking of the best Mahavishnu Orchestra guitar solos. The solo is played by John McLaughlin and the song was released in 1974.

## In our lists

- [The Best Mahavishnu Orchestra Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/mahavishnu-orchestra-guitar-solos/) — #15

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Hymn to Him?

John McLaughlin played the solo on Mahavishnu Orchestra's Hymn to Him (1974).

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