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Miles Davis's famous mid-1960s quintet, featuring saxophonist Wayne Shorter and pianist Herbie Hancock, was intact until just a few weeks before his new, electric ensemble recorded In a Silent Way. Legendary as a kind of line in the sand challenging jazz fans during the ascendance of electric, psychedelic rock, In a Silent Way hinted at the repetitive polyrhythms Davis would employ throughout the early 1970s. It also partook generously of electric piano and bass and rekindled the tonal palette that Davis had explored famously with Kind of Blue. But In a Silent Way remains a clearly electric jazz record, part ambient colour exploration, part rock-inflected energy and vibe, and part outright maverick creativity. Davis takes many long, breathy solos, and they glisten in a burnished blue against his new group's strange admixture of musical moods. --Andrew Bartlett
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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This is simply glorious music. John McLaughlin's guitar playing at the beginning of track 2 is pure beauty. Miles himself plays less on this record than most of his others, but his influence can be felt echoing around the music. There are also hints on McLaughlin's music in this CD. Simple, open and spacious are all perfect descriptions of the tracks. My favourite moment is on "Shh/Peaceful" when Tony William's drums stop for a moment, leaving Wayne Shorter's saxophone floating through. Wonderful.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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“Jazz-rock fusion”… a label that has inspired dozens of mediocre records! But here it is in its primeval and arguably never to be bettered form – a groundbreaking showcase for the talents of artists at the peak of their skills and an addictive and quite brilliant example of true musical innovation.
Like “Kind of Blue” a decade earlier Miles Davis assembles a stunningly adept peer group – including Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Jo Zawinul, John McLaughlin, Tony Williams, Chick Corea & Dave Holland – and then pushes their and his playing to previously undiscovered heights. The end result?… jazz improvisation at its very best, with nothing detracting from the unstoppable flow of the satisfyingly tight melodic structures, despite the enormous complexity of what is actually going on, and with the complete record merging into a gloriously unified whole.
“In a Silent Way” quickly draws you into its languidly ethereal atmosphere, driving poly-rhythms and wonderful extemporisations and, like all true jazz masterpieces, pays out enormous bonuses from repeat listening. One of the essential reasons why Miles Davis justifies his reputation and… a template for much future imitation and excess.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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'In a Silent Way' is one of many, many Miles Davis jazz records that should be taken down and noted by any Jazz lover. It is a little different from the norm, featuring just two tracks - but those two are expansive, brilliantly imagined and produced works of pure art.
Personally, I warm to the second, the title track more than the Corea/Hancock/Zawinul collaboration that is the first track. However, looking at the first one, it is also brilliantly true to form and is mystefying and incredible in itself. It's quiet, sloshing drum beat that runs right through the piece is perfect 'background whispering' to the voices of each of the instruments that ride above it. From Zawinuls organ, to Davis' own brilliant trumpet solos. From all the musicians however, these are never brash, never bold and always tasteful. The sound is complete and the oscilations from deep, magical space right back to quiet humming noise are simply mesmerising.
Personally, I warm to the second, the title track more than the Corea/Hancock/Zawinul collaboration that is the first track. However, looking at the first one, it is also brilliantly true to form and is mystefying and incredible in itself. It's quiet, sloshing drum beat that runs right through the piece is perfect 'background whispering' to the voices of each of the instruments that ride above it. From Zawinuls organ, to Davis' own brilliant trumpet solos. From all the musicians however, these are never brash, never bold and always tasteful. The sound is complete and the oscilations from deep, magical space right back to quiet humming noise are simply mesmerising.
The second track is split into three parts. The first section is repeated after the simply gorgeous middle. Both of them are as equally well crafted as track one, but a little bit more outspoken, more definate in purpose. Particularly the middle section, which rings out more of the old trad. jazz we might have heard on 'Kind Of Blue' than anywhere else on the album. That in itself though is a relief. KOB was a masterpiece, and so is 'In a Silent Way'; but in its own... silent way.
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In the arms of Orpheus
The languorousness of this album induces an Orphic, floating, free-associating state best suited for listening to in the bath, with the lights out.
Published 19 days ago by Earnest Mann
Cool and relaxing
Bought this on recommendation in a magazine mainly because by buying it on mp3 it was as cheap as chips. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Al the book monster
Essential Miles!
'In a Silent Way' is without doubt one of the most beautiful and intriguing albums in the jazz canon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by os
A Sublime Sound-scape
Miles Davis' 1969 album In A Silent Way is a truly mesmeric and beautiful listening experience. Groundbreaking as it is, and setting the tone for his legendary follow-up album... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keith M
In A Silent Way: Miles Davis - Shhh... I'm listening to this intently.
Recorded in 1969, this was the apotheosis of the jazz fusion style that the Davis quintet had been developing over the last few years since the recording of ESP. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Victor
Simply Amazing
As with much late 60's early 70's Miles this album is edited superbly by teo marceo there are examples of this less staight ahead jazz aproach on previous albums but this marks the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Timmy
Perfect late-night listening
For those who have never really clicked with Miles Davis this delightful, ambient and most interesting musical experience might be the key to the door you've never been able to... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Dr. Trang
Bad MP3 download
The MP3 download of this album has so much hiss and distortion it sounds like a field recording from the 1920s. Read more
Published 23 months ago by V. Vexman
Genius.
This album, along with 'Bitches Brew' tower over almost all music of the past fifty years. It's simply stunning. Jazz can seem daunting to a newcomer(such as me! Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by T. Kelly
I presume you have it in vinyl as well...
well , I have it in vinyl but I figured the cd version won't hurt. What can I say-there are many books on ethics, and then there is the Bible...in a silent way!
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by awendas
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