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Recorded live at Osaka Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan on February 1, 1975. Includes liner notes by Lee Jeske.
Digitally remastered by Larry Keyes (CBS Records Studios, New York, New York).
Often derided or misunderstood during the time of their original release, Miles Davis' numerous releases following BITCHES BREW are now recognized for their startlingly unconventional beauty. Drawing on rock and funk, Miles unflinchingly followed his muse into the subtle dynamics to be found in hypnotically relentless repetition overlaid with fiery soloing.
This hundred-minute, two-disc set was recorded live in Japan in 1975 and finds Miles trading solos with saxophonist Sonny Fortune over an undulating rhythm thicket of two guitars, electric bass, drums and conga/percussion. Miles punctuates the proceedings and takes the ensemble on abrupt turns in the road with organ stabs and swells. Not for the faint of heart, this is as bracing and dazzling as waves breaking over a spit of shoreline, or fireworks exploding on all sides of you at once.
Reissue producer: Mike Berniker.
Personnel: Miles Davis (trumpet, organ); Pete Cosey (guitar, synthesizer, percussion); Michael Henderson (guitar, bass guitar); Reggie Lucas (guitar); Sonny Fortune (flute, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Al Foster (drums); James "Mtume" Forman, Mtume (congas, percussion).
Audio Remasterer: Larry Keyes.
Liner Note Author: Lee Jeske.
Recording information: Osaka Festival Hall, Japan (02/01/1975).
Photographers: David Gahr; Tadayuki Naitoh; Shigeo Anzai.
Personnel: Miles Davis (trumpet, organ); Sonny Fortune (soprano & alto saxophones, flute); Pete Cosey (synthesizer, guitar, percussion); Reggie Lucas (guitar); Michael Henderson (electric bass); Al Foster (drums); Mtume (congas, water drum, rhythm box, percussion).
Producer: Teo Macero.
Mojo (Publisher) (p.53) - Ranked #3 in Mojo's "The 50 Most Out There Albums Of All Time" - "Uncompromising jazz/rock/funk thing, knocked out in an afternoon."
listen guys and gals to the best Hey listeners, I have reviewed this CD once before. I now have the super enhanced remix from Japan - WOWWWWWW! This always was good however now all the subtleties are captured and it is like listening to a new recording. I paid $40 for this - it is worth every cent until Sony decide to get their rear in gear. If you get the chance to purchase this, buy the Japanese remix in preferance to the US & UK mix. It will blow your mind and don't Pete Cosey and Reggie Lucas deserve stellar status for their work on this. YES YES YES! Submitted by a_lankester (exeter, uk) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful.
the best I have managed to purchase this album 4 times, this is because I can't help but turn people on to what I think is Miles best album. Enjoy! Submitted by Carl1uluv (D.C.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Agharta - the Best The best of Miles Davis. This disc should own everyone Submitted by adamamal (Athens, Greece) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
No wonder he retired for 6 years after this! Awesome! That word can mean a number of things. In this case I say that it relates to the ability of Miles to conjure up in music how it feels to be on the edge of psychosis, breakdown. The tension and release within this disc is magnificent. There is a majestic pain and longing that shines through the recording. Miles was a true Shaman. His consciousness sets the tone and he directs the band to lock into his mood. Not easy listening but rewarding due to its brutal honesty. He takes his Hendrix connection to its (il)logical conclusion here. Submitted by huwroberts (Llangedwyn, Wales) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Took me a long time to check this out, but... It was worth it! I always loved In a Silent Way and other fusion from Miles. But people always told me this album was too dissonant. Finally, i decided to get it anyway. Excellent choice, because it isn't in fact any more dissonant than his other fusion work, and it grooves effortlessly. Seriously, the funk here is as thick as you'll ever hear! Pete Cosey is the centrepiece here-an astounding guitarist who i had until now been ignorant of. Listen and you'll see what i mean. Outstanding live jazz/funk/fusion. Submitted by Tighearnan O Floinn (Dublin, Ireland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 1 found this helpful.
listen guys and gals to the best
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