In a Silent Way is a very interesting album and it was just when Miles Davis was starting to move froward into the jazz-fusion era and it shows because it's not all fusion, just light hints of hit here and there. There's a lot of modal and bop going on throughout the album.
The first side, which consists of two tracks, starts of pretty much as the title suggests. It's very peaceful, s... read more
Description:In a Silent Way is a studio album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released July 30, 1969 on Columbia Records. Produced by Teo Macero, the album was recorded in one session date on February 18, 1969 at CBS 30th Street Studio B in New York City. Incorporating elements of classical sonata form, Macero edited and arranged Davis's rIn a Silent Way is a studio album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released July 30, 1969 on Columbia Records. Produced by Teo Macero, the album was recorded in one session date on February 18, 1969 at CBS 30th Street Studio B in New York City. Incorporating elements of classical sonata form, Macero edited and arranged Davis's recordings from the session to produce the album. Marking the beginning of his "electric" period, In a Silent Way has been regarded by music writers as Davis's first fusion recording, following a stylistic shift toward the genre in his previous records and live performances.
Upon its release, the album was met by controversy among music critics, particularly those of jazz and rock music, who were divided in their reaction to its experimental musical structure and Davis's electronic approach. Since its initial reception, it has been regarded by fans and critics as one of Davis's greatest and most influential works. In 2001, Columbia Legacy and Sony Music released the three-disc box set The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions, which includes the original album, additional tracks, and the unedited recordings used to produce In a Silent Way... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Columbia Release date : 30 July 1969 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 5099708655624
"I talk about this album a lot and people don't know that I didn't even own it on CD till now. Why is that you may ask? It's brilliance. This album changed lives. You know how you hear how Kind of Blue is the bible of Jazz music, In A Silent Way is the core of using your imagination. I used to listen to this album on vinyl with a friend years ago, it's killer.
This album basically is the middle finger to everyone that thinks you have to stay true to just one music genre. it's the ultimate "Fuck"
“In a Silent Way is a very interesting album and it was just when Miles Davis was starting to move froward into the jazz-fusion era and it shows because it's not all fusion, just light hints of hit here and there. There's a lot of modal and bop going on throughout the album.
The first side, which consists of two tracks, starts of pretty much as the title suggests. It's very peaceful, slow moving and soft. I could wrap my ears around this for 40 minutes easy but it soon picks up after about 5 minutes and in come in the organ and drums that pick up the pace a bit more. There's also a softly played guitar and throughout this track there's organ motifs that have been sampled a million times I'm sure simply because they're so damn good. And just when you think your getting bored the pa” read more
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