Reviews (page 11 of 14)
I do enjoy jazz but some of this album is just very slow, almost too ethereal for me to stay with.
improv jazz, meh
A really good album by a jazz great. Not jaw dropping or iconic, but good nonetheless. 3.3/5 -> 3/5
Meh. It's fine background music.
Did not hate it, did not love it either. Some parts are good, first minutes of the second track are really good. Not gonna give it a bad score just because I don't understand, neither do I care about, jazz.
I can respect Davis's artistry in this album, but it's not really my cup of tea.
this was good, just really long 2 songs
interesting moments
Not that I’m qualified in general, but I feel like it’s damn near impossible to actually talk about this album and break it down unless you have any actual experience in improv fusion jazz. Two tracks long, 40 minutes in length, and just some of the most chill instrumental work that you can sit and relax to. It’s moody, it’s smoky, it’s delivered in a simple manner, yet it’s delicately complex in its construction and production. I actually really enjoyed it, even if it’s not the flavour of jazz I would typically seek out. But I also think it should get bonus points for really kicking off an unforgettable period of the genre and being a pretty important release in how influential it was in the years and decades that followed; and I can certainly hear how it influenced a number of albums I happen to love. Maybe I have some writers block today. Maybe my knowledge of jazz needs some work. Or maybe this is just an album that needs to be listened to, rather than it being recommended by mere words. But it’s certainly an LP that has me stumped for words. If you like contemporary fusion jazz, and/or like to experience a bit of important music history - this is totally up your street. An appreciative 3/5.
It's jazz. It's nice, smooth, but not more than 3 stars.
Interesting listen. Has a definite vibe. Requires more listening
Appreciate the artist. Not for me.
mr davis kinda disappointed me on this one, still good though
Some good background vibes
This is definitely a good album, but it's more subtle and ambient in nature than exciting, and, therefore, for me, it also is less memorable. However, I did like it. I just don't think it really wowed me in any way.
After listening to In A Silent Way, it is a pretty decent jazz album and a pretty decent step above the last Miles Davis album i looked at. This one, like i already said, seems to take a different approach from Birth Of The Cool (The previous Miles Davis album i did). While that previous album had a bunch of different songs which sounded generally similar to each other, this one had two songs split up into 3 sections each with the third one being a continuation of the first. I do like this style more since it allows the songs to be stand out much more from each other and the songs in general feel pretty darn relaxing. This album isn't exactly anything amazing but its still a pretty solid effort. Best Song: In A Silent Way / It's About That Time Worst Song: Shhh / Peaceful (Side note: Honestly, i don't even know why i'm picking a best and worst song for this album since there is just two songs but i guess i can just say i liked the second song more than the first one)
Vibes men lååång
It’s jazz. It sounded good but nothing really notable except it’s two long songs on a single album. What am I missing?
Quite lovely, though two incredibly long songs is pushing it for being called an album.
It's weird that today this sounds quite generic to my ear. Perhaps I'm not in the right head space?
Like going to a fancy art exhibition consisting of only two huge pieces by this one famous dude. While I have to admit that I don't really get it on an artistic level, I respect the effort and appreciate the craftsmanship. I also like how it makes me feel super sophisticated. About 40 minutes is also the perfect amount of time to spend on it until you've had enough and want to sneak off in a silent way. 3.5/5
In A Silent Way, this album was Peaceful. Shhhh
Aight
An album full of tension, but it gets released in the end in a satisfying way
Good
I kind of like Shh/Peaceful
It's okay for mood music. Not something I would normally listen to.
This had some cool sounds, the trumpet is great, and I like how it’s mixed, but jazz continues to bore me. And because of the electronic influence, it almost feels like a more boring form of jazz.
Shhh/Peaceful - 6.5/10 I feel like I'm in an 80's detective movie rn and its the intro and I'm getting ready to start my day as New York City's greatest detective and running down the stairs of my apartment with toast in my mouth and a cup of coffee in my hand. the jazz is me sitting in court. um, so this is long. Love the song but my attention span could not. Maybe if I were to use it as background noise it would work. I'm only 12 minutes in so I'm gonna skip to the next one. In a Silent Way - 7/10 I like this one a little bit more. I think I can see myself listening to this but as background noise. Only because it's a little calmer. I do feel like a little bohemian/70's princess listening to this. Oh nvm, we're on the move now. Now I'm not in the forest anymore but in the city again. TIME TO WAKE UP AND GO BACK TO WORK! 6 minutes in and seems like I'm staying up late to do overtime at my detective job. now the sun is rising. I PULLED AN ALL NIGHTER! 13 minutes in and now I'm on the run! for donuts? bagels? a crime? oh, now we rest up... I guess I solved the crime or something because now I'm getting tired. Overall Rating: 6.75/10
Because I had built up a little bit of a backlog I listened to this immediately after Kind Of Blue. It is not bad, but it just doesn't quite compare. Two nearly 20 minute songs are kinda rough.
Atmospheric. Two very long songs that somehow didn't become dull. We liked it.
Someday, jazz will reveal its whole beauty to me.
Some of the best jazz that I’ve listened to but I’m still not a huge fan of the genre.
4/10
- Ich zitiere jetzt einfach aus meinen letzten Miles Davis Bewertungen: - Ich habe langsam das Gefühl, dass ich diesen vielen Jazz-Alben nicht wirklich gerecht werde. Alle lösen bei mir ein ähnliches Gefühl aus und werden dann dementsprechend ähnlich bewertet. So auch hier: - Wieder ein Platte, wo ich zu keiner Zeit des Durchhörens wusste, wo ein Song aufhört oder ein neuer anfängt. War wieder mal eine Gesamt-Experience. Die war aber geil. 3,25/5
- super entspannte Tracks
***An ok album
Jazz is not My style.
Frankly i did enjoy it but i'm by no means a conoisseur and at time it felt... lacking? 3.5/5
Now, jazz is a genre that does my cock in. I just don’t get it. However, this was pleasant enough to listen to to be fair. Not as jarringly awful as a lot of other jazz stuff.
Short album, but interesring
It was good musically, bit it was a bit meandering and repetitive. Start of side 2 was by far the best part
Don’t give this enough time for a proper review
I was so confused on why there were only two songs, until I found out the duration of each song. Overall, it'd make for some pretty chill studying music.
Io e il jazz non ci mescoliamo
There were some really good bits here, the sax blending seamlessly with the percussion to create an air of relaxation and harmony. However the amount of ambient lift music on here could have taken me to the top of the shard and back down
Album was certainly full of talent, but 2 20min jazz songs are a big step up in effort for beginners, which hurts the ratings I believe. 3.5/5 but not sure I would seek this out again
Not my favorite album buy enjoyable
Cool jazz
Wow an album with only 2 songs.
Pleasant as a stream Flowing without boundaries Lost in the current
Miles Davis ist ein toller Trompeter, ein großer Könner, was man sofort hört. Ich bin kein großer Jazz- Fan, aber durchaus interessiert. Es ist schon herausfordernd zwei Stücke zu je 19 Minuten anzuhören, die nicht sofort ins Ohr gehen. Natürlich kommt auch noch die Tagesform hinzu. Ich muss es mir öfter anhören.
Nice background music
Miles Davis is always an excellent choice. I didn´t know about this album in particular but I enjoyed it. It has only two songs and the record lasts 23 minutes. I guess it was a one-song per side record. Cool!
Important historically because it marks the first foray into this style for Miles Davis. A good listen, but IMO, his earlier, more traditional work is more classic, and his later work in this style is better. This sits in a weird position in the middle.
Technically it's really good, but it just didn't connect with me.
I don’t normally like jazz or music like this. But I really enjoyed this, especially the second song, In a Silent Way.
Obviously well made but it just doesn't do much for me. Not my style of jazz. 3.5
Solid. Thinking about what is was like to be Miles Davis. Putting out such forward thinking music in such a time of change.
frisch und soft
in a silent way foi o que deu uma salvada pra mim, apesar de gostar de jazz a primeira metade não conversou tanto comigo
Enjoyable
Never listened to it. Enjoyed it but I might not be qualified to appreciate it.
Interesting. I don't think that I'll ever listen to it again and not sure that it makes my 1001 albums to hear before you die, but now I have.
I'm ambivalent towards the music. Striking photo on the album cover though.
Nice easy listening. Don't recall ever seeing an album with only two songs before.
Correcto
Beautiful but doesn't really go anywhere and is essentially just a collection of nice sounds 3.5/5
Decidedly average. 3/5
Very smooth!
Nice. Preferred side 1.
6.5/10
Too abstract for me. Second side better than the first
Jazzy. I like it. Very mellow.
It was good. I liked it as a piece of music history, but as something to listen to for my own enjoyment, it was just alright.
Nice easy listening. Don't recall ever seeing an album with only two songs before.
Never listened to it. Enjoyed it but I might not be qualified to appreciate it.
Interesting and experimental.
Of all the 1001 albums for this thing to have started on, this is one of them. Interesting, but far from a strong start. I wonder if this site lets you go back and redo ratings. But in any case, jazz is kinda neat.
Pleasant enough.
Jazz is a whole art in itself and one that I don't completely understand (yet). Part of it will be my high-frequency hearing loss I've had my entire life, which I suspect prevents me from getting the full experience as Mr. Davis intended. I rather enjoyed this and will rate it 4 stars because it is smooth.
Not what I expected - very enjoyable. Jazzy and laidback.
You don’t hate jazz, you fear its lack of boundaries
Preferisco gli altri
Why not split these tracks up? It wasn't bad though, just a little strange.
two 20min songs may be the perfect sized bite of jazz for me. my workday was slightly more enjoyable as i morphed into a noir detective for a bit at my office desk. any further analysis would be me talking out of my ass.
Jos haluaa soittaa brunssilla soittolistan sijaan hienostuneesti koko albumin niin tämä on se. Eli hienostunut ja miellyttävä levy. Vain yläpilveä mun korviini. Ei vaadi mitään mutta kuulostaa mietityltä. Jazziksi siis hyvä.
Not my favourite Miles Davis but still a decent listen. I preferred the last few minutes.
I’m not super into Miles’ fusion era, but after a string of electronica this was a welcome respite. Feels more like a mellow rock album with the occasional Miles solo thrown in.
this album had the misfortune of being featured during a week that had a lot of instrumental music. miles davis is clearly talented, but this dragged for me. i'm ready for some words.
i think i don't really care for jazz because I feel dumb listening to it. i have a damn music degree and still don't "get" this. miles is a great musician but his output just doesn't do anything for me here. i don't hate it or anything, but I can't rate it anything above "fine" for me personally. the near-20-minute tracks don't help with accessibility either. favorites: in a silent way
Not for me at all But clearly pretty good
A very pleasant sounding record. That said I forgot I heard it. Talent, legacy blah blah blah.
Хороший джазец. на виниле - да, а вот так чисто слушать заебет
It’s very hard to separate the fact that this is considered an absolute classic and I knew this as I listened to it. If I came to this and didn’t know it was Miles Davis it might well have passed me by. Much prefer side 2 as it’s the more obvious precursor to the later music I prefer, Bitches, Jack Johnson and On the Corner.
I have the same reaction every time we get something like this and I just think that it's fine but im not that into it even tho clearly he's really talented
I say this every time we get a jazz album lol… jazz isn’t my main thing but I usually enjoy it when we get it. Ngl In a Silent Way dragged on though. 6.5/10
6/10 - Decent Jazz but I was kind of locked out and did not pay too much attention.
Some nice slow jazz. I like it, but it’s hard to sit through a full album of instrumental songs that flow into each other. Sounds like one 45 minute song. Got pretty good in the last 10 minutes or so. This is a vibe album to put on in the background.
Very chill music, but I’m not going out of my way for this. 2.5
Good stuff, but can’t see myself listening to it again (except as background music)
Putting it on for nap times
I guess this was a breakthrough album. I could take it or leave it. I probably would need to really listen more attentively to "get" this one. Still mad respect for Miles. He was a musical genius.
Second half was better than the first. It's a 2.5, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt because I'm probably just too stupid to understand jazz.
Surprised to see it was almost 40 minutes long but only 2 songs. Jazz man! Great cooking dinner album
Not a kind of blue.
Tosi erilaista jazzia. Aika jopa ambienttia eka kappale, toinen menevämpi. Paitsi loppu taas ambient. Aika erikoiata. Paras: Shhh / Peaceful
Cool music. Cool cover.
Jazz has never been my thing and, sadly, this did not miraculously change that for me. It certainly wasn’t unpleasant but neither could I find the joy.
It’s good - not the best from Mr Davis - a bit all over the place in parts but he was an exceptional player.
A 2 track jazz fusion jam session - oh god what will I need to endure!! First listen I was a bit bemused at what I was listening to. Second listen I found some moments that I quite enjoyed. Third listen I realised it needed to be approached like an aphex twin ambient album - let yourself just be taken where the band leads you. I’m not a jazz convert yet but it’s not the painful experience I’d anticipated. A decent 3 that may one day become a 4 if I go back to it in future times.
I’m a pretty bad judge of the quality of jazz music. This album is technically very strong. Innovative as well. But ultimately I didn’t connect with it. I think I listened to it at least 5 times and just couldn’t get there. I know this is highly regarded, but I’m a sucker for melody and this basically had none. No disrespect Miles Davis, I’ll come back and try again another time.
I tried to listen to this album so many times in order to start catching up on this generator and I have finally made it through. Clearly I lied on the last review since it took me months to get it done tehe. It was a great way to pass time while I did nothing at work, since I have genuinely started running out of music to listen to because I listen to my playlist all throughout the 4 hours of commuting I do, plus almost the entire day at work, and I am starting to get sick of it real fast. It took me a little while to get into this album, especially since I am not the biggest jazz fan or listener, but it was chill to contemplate life and fall asleep on the train to. I feel that for jazz, I usually have to be in a certain headspace and I am simply not currently at peace enough to fully enjoy, but if I revisit it somewhere in the future I am certain it will be better than my current rating of 3. Kinda difficult to choose favourites on an album with 2 tracks, but I will say I think I enjoyed the second track, In a Silent Way, a little more
Another two song album but 39 minutes this time. Went back to back with Deep Purple and liked Deep Purple more. Definitely talent here but enjoyed more of a loud experience if listening to an 18 minute song.
I'm not a Jazz efficianado by any means, but I know Miles Davis is a legend. Sounds were nice and relaxing, but I wasn't present & in the moment listening. I found myself drifting off, maybe that's what jazz is supposed to do?
This album was hard to get into. The vibe is hard to identify, I prefer more fluidity. The reprise was very nice, but I probably won’t listen to this one again.
Þetta átti ekki alveg við í dag. En þetta er eflaust mjög flott stöff. Finnst ég bara ekki hæfur til að meta það.
Great background music but that’s as far as me and jazz/improv go.
Nice and easy to listen to
This is fine for background/hyperfocus music. Still not the biggest fan of Jazz, but I didn’t hate it.
Nice, easy to get lost in. I like the guitar.
Great composition, lively and a staple for the genre. Too old-fashioned and lounge/elevator music sounding for me to particularly enjoy it.
its good
Jazz fusion, modal jazz. I'm pretty split on this album, if you can really call it that. On one hand, it was very relaxing an atmospheric. On the other hand, I was honestly kinda bored. Maybe I just don't always understand jazz the way some people do or pretend to do. Like I can hear it and say, yes this is very good I like this. But also realize that wow, I was kinda bored. Like watching a symphony that's objectively well put together but being bored by the actual music they're playing. I don't know, I did enjoy the improv aspect of this album, it felt really natural and slightly psychedelic. But it doesn't feel like anything more than really really good ambient background music? Like it's hard to be an active listener of it. I understand that historically this is an important jazz record, but I just wasn't grooving with it man. Probably won't revisit. 3/5
Good music can take you on a journey. This just walks round the same block over and over.
Was good background music whilst studying. Didn't notice the album ending and carried on listening to a random selection of similar music. All good stuff in the background.
Progressive jazz, enjoyable but doesn’t pop
2 songs. Shy of 40 minutes. Normally I like this type of music in a live sense... But I was thoroughly engaged with this album Even when I was doing something and had it more in the background, but I found my attention focusing on this record more than previous records like this. Good listen.
Jag tror att många som fått denna har först sett att det bara var två låtar, för att inse att båda är nästan 20 min långa. Eftersom att Pink Floyd är mitt favoritband så är jag van med längre låtar, det tillåter musiken att hinna utveckla sig samtidigt som man kan få plats med mycket mer utan att saker händer för snabbt. Jag tycker att titelspåret var den bättre halvan av denna skiva och kommer lyssna på antingen hela albumet eller just den låten igen. Helt okej omslag som passar känslan.
Effectively reduced cortisol levels at the office 👍
Hey Miles I think you accidentally recorded the band tuning their instruments for 40 minutes
Interesting, very easy listening.
Okay background music, bit aimless
Like it more than than Bitches Brew, but not enough to give it a 4.
20 minute tracks 😔 3/5
It didn't blow me away but it wasn't bad either.
Smooth
Jazzy. Ok I guess I don't know, jazz all sounds the same to me
Oke lastig. Best vet en revolutionair wat betreft de R&B invloeden. Maar ook wel echt saaie geïmproviseerde jazz. Ik ga voor 3 sterren
Good listen. Liked second track a lot more. Don't know what else to say.
I didn’t hate it, despite it being jazz. I wish they’d all play their instruments in a way that made sense to me though. Miles Davis did some lovely trumpeting.
Not bad for a jazz album
I hear the unique brilliance of Miles Davis and this makes fairly pleasant back ground music, but Jazz is generally not for me. Maybe it's this album in particular, but I find that the sound for me a is too abstract.
Only 2 songs what is this a Godspeed you black Emperor album?
Interesting, definitely not my style. Not repetitive, and goes in unexpected ways but still peaceful and not too crazy. 2 very long tracks only.
Tried so hard for this not to be background music to me. Mostly unsuccesfully. The bowed bass and guitar parts are cool. The rest of it is obviously very good, and of course with a quiet hinting title probably not trying to go too hard. Still after the Koln concerts I had been hoping to find the same pleasure in music I could get from that among the other jazz greats, and just couldn't on this one. Surely a me problem.
It was fine I guess. Maybe this just isn't my cup of tea. More of a Maynard Ferguson trumpet guy.
The second track is miles ahead of the first track, so it averages out to be pretty meh
3.5. Great Sunday jam album
Solo me han gustado dos canciones
Nice
Pretty good improv-y album with a nice mix in moods. Pleasant listen but nothing too spectacular of note.
Jazzy
A true pioneer of the jazz scene. Enjoyed it from start to finish so will be delving through his other stuff. 3.5/5
Only listened once, still a nice album though
Was ok, very slow and only really showed off Miles Davis, no real technical input from the other players
I feel like the situation I listened to this in hurt my opinion of it. I generally listen to these albums during my morning workout and jazz just doesn’t do it for me in that context. Was a solid jazz album but would like to listen again.
It’s good, but jazz isn’t my jam.
Very listenable. More predictable than jazz and prog rock, more soothing and not dizzying to the brain
Jazzy, moody, but not particularly my favorite.
Not groovy but peaceful.
Chill.
The composition is good. Nice and easy to listen to and there's no doubt Miles Davis is a talented composer/musician. However, would I say someone needs to hear it before he/she dies? Nah.
Not my tempo
Godkjent
2 track album. Track 1 was OK, track 2 was great
Some good moments in this album, and an incredibly striking cover
Not really my style but I can appreciate the music!
Really liked this! Especially side 2
Godkjent
A tough one to mark. So clearly absolutely exceptional musicianship, but with just two tracks, it's a shame that the first one is a bit of a miss. The second, however, really showcases the range and skill of Davis and his band. What I found, I think, most interesting, was the intersection between this and mainstream pop of the period. It's clear that he exists in that world, even if it's translated to jazz. And actually, at around 12 mins into the title track, you realise the influence he had. There's a point where you swear he's inventing shoegaze, and also some of the chord progressions are wholly nicked by Pink Floyd in their Wish You Were Here era. Not my thing, not always an easy listen, but mightily impressive nonetheless.
Pour ceux qui se demandent ce que devient Navii, il écoute maintenant du John Zorn et vend des doudounes Napapijri.
I can find nothing "wrong" with this, it's certainly masterfully laid down. I guess I just don't see the purpose. Why go to the trouble? What's the point? "Art doesn't NEED a point, it is because it IS!" Yeah, ok. Wake me up if I doze off.
Not my favorite, but didn’t dislike. Relatively concise
Enjoyable listen, but not one that had melodies that will stick with me the way some of his other works do.
It’s ok. He’s out there
Cool. 3.5/5
Not my favorite genre but mellow and relaxing!
Nem posso dizer que gostei nem que desgostei, porém fiquei ouvindo tranquilamente no repeat
Good album. Not his worst, not his best.
Gentle jazz. Jazzy. Jazz gentille.
I'm not a huge jazz fan, but it's objectively good, would be better if I was high, 4/5
not my thing, but i suppose one of the best jazz albums ever
Dreaded it when it came up but actually enjoyed it.
I'm not clever enough to really get this - it's all a bit over my head. Perfectly pleasant and I wouldn't run screaming if it came up on a suggested playlist. But it's not really my thing.
i saw that it had two songs and i was like oh cool short and then i saw they're almost 20 MINUTES EACH . pink floyd cld never. very nice for studying 3/5
Fun jazzy
2 DE 5 Album medio viajero instrumental, sonidos nocturnos atmosfera de suspenso
Got really funky 13 minutes into in a silent way. This type of music is not really my go-to- im definitely someone who seeks out music with lyrics. Might have to get high and give this a listen again.
Good background type music. I think if I was actively listening I would still enjoy it but i dont got time for that
interessant maar uiteindelijk me toch een beetje te saai.
Not that into jazz, and only two songs?
I have a thing that I don't like when i listen to really long instrumentals, it's not that I hate it, I just don't like it completely and this album Is bassically just pure instrumental jazz. I won't say that it's bad, 'cause you can listen to the experimentation here and it's kind of nice, but i felt like I was stuck in an elevator for 35 minutes.
I mean its okay. Jazz just kind of blends together for me after awhile. Miles is a legend but I just dont have an ear for the genre I guess
I don't get it. Sounds like mindless, drug-aided noodling, although it's very pleasant.
Easy listening, background jazz. Not how Miles would like you to listen, but inevitably where I ended up. Still solid
Mooolto relax
jazz is not really my style, but it was easy listening
40 minute sound explorations are not my favorite kind of jazz. That being said, it is still a Miles Davis record so it doesn't get a 2. That'd be disrespectful. Could of saved room for some Grant Green or Herbie Hancock's Fat Albert Rotunda.
I liked it, it had a feeling like you were at a busy small shop in the corner of a town ✨
Not my kind of music.
Horny horn business! I don't think I like jazz as much as I used to and really I didn't really like it much back then! Wow, two songs in just under 40 minutes? I like the organ at the beginning. Here comes the horn!
Ambient and chill. I found ‘Shhh / Peaceful’ to be a little too much like elevator music, but quite enjoyed build up on ‘In a Silent Way’.
Was surprised how long each song was of the 2 song album. It’s not my typical taste but I did enjoy the music.
Example of Miles Davis dipping his toes into Jazz Fusion - jazz meets rock n roll.
I can easily imagine listening to this on vinyl surrounded by lingering cigarette smoke and shag carpet while reading. Cool vibes, smooth sounds and awesome how meandering musicians come together to make something, but I still don't like jazz and I won't listen to this again. Definition of background music. 3/5
Was good background music for walking Winston in the morning.
good to listen to
Overall, I liked it. Nothing was really jumping out at me about it, but I enjoyed listening to the whole thing. I did like the second track "In A Silent Way" better than the first.
I don't know about this one. I mean, it's good, but not really my cup of tea.
I don't know why the first track is called "Shhh / Peaceful". Mr Davis I am nowhere near at peace listening to this.
I’m sure the musicianship is outstanding, and beyond anything I can comprehend, but honestly Jazz is just not for me
Experimental jazz is impressive but still not something I enjoy listening to.
I started trying to be an analytical listener. But quickly realized that was the wrong energy for this album. Once I was able to just kinda fall into the groove it was a fun listen. Although it felt like very little actual trumpet playing went down.
Not bad, but not my favorite Miles.
Musical representation of ADHD.
Its ok, was never a fan of this kind of music.
Electric guitar, keyboard, horn, bass. Meandering stuff, Doorsy sometimes, good background stuff
Nice, relaxing instrumental album, with a great depth of different instruments, tones, rhythm, etc. A good album to play when doing things such as revision, artwork, music, etc. Clearly a huge amount of detail put into it. The album would of rated higher if there where a bit of vocals, but tbh i dont think singing would of really fitted in with this track, but it's overall a pretty perfect instrumental album.
What the hell was that.
Jazz kan twee kanten op gaan: zenuwachtig en chaotisch gedoe of rustig en relaxed. Dit is het laatste. Isaac Hayes heeft hier vast inspiratie uit op gedaan voor zijn shaft muziek, de drums op deel 1 van het album zijn zowat een kopie. Het album heet waarschijnlijk Silent Way, omdat Miles het eerste kwartier stilletjes in een hoekje zat, want de toeter komt er pas na een kleine 14 minuten in. Deel 2 begint meer als ambient van Brian Eno. Het past beter bij deze jazz dan bij Brian Eno moet ik zeggen. Eerdere albums van Miles (birth of the cool, kind of blue) heb ik beloond met een 2, omdat ik eerder de neiging had ze door te zappen dan af te luisteren. Deze valt me redelijk mee, waarschijnlijk door het grote aandeel van de gitaar.
I wanted to love this but it just didn’t grab me. I wasn’t really in the headspace to enjoy something this drowsy and aimless. I enjoyed the other Miles Davis we got a lot better, I think I prefer my jazz at a higher energy level.
M'ha agradat moltíssim com la segona cançó torna al motiv del principi al final, crec que es tanca de manera molt rodona. A part d'això, no m'ha semblat gran cosa, però no sóc fan del jazz en general així que la meva opinió està 100% biased. Expected Lorenzo rating: 4
Known before: Yes Standouts: In a Silent Way 6/10
Known before: No Standouts: / Rating: 5.0
Not big fan of jazz. Probably a great album.
Je me suis remis à fumer et j’ai commencé à battre ma femme mais c’était un voyage dans le temps assez agréable
I don’t really listen to jazz, but I can say I genuinely enjoyed the sound of this album. For me, it’s music that evokes a certain mood. I could just listen and think, or listen and daydream, or clean, or have a conversation with it in the background. It’s very abstract and spacey sounding, but put me in a good head space.
Good jazz but not something I would listen to often if I'm honest.
So I listened to this when I was at work. It was catchy, and classic. It reminded me of some of he earlier works that I was exposed to when I took a class titled "The History of American Jazz" in the early 90's. Realistically this is not my genre of music....but this album was interesting to get through. 3
My least favorite of the Miles Davis projects on the list, but wow, it’s still so good.
You like jazz? 🐝
Duality of albums like that - first part is almost impossible for me to digest. Different instruments playing their own songs all at the same time, with some overarching melody from Miles. Very hard song to get through. Second song starts the same, but after some time all parts come together and they finally sound like one band. Miles is really amazing in the second part, and the background actually is very good on its own too. This album won't turn me into jazz addict, or even a casual fan, but it's a nice stepping stone. Let's give it another 10 years, maybe mu musical taste will be more sophisticated then.
Very good album. I didn't add anything just because the structure has the songs at 17+ minutes. Would probably go back and listen again. 3.75/5
The perfect soundtrack to a French B movie. Cool, laid back and smooth.
Solid jazz. Was great to do work and play chess to. Don’t think I would listen to it by itself.
“If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis.” Sorry Miles, just not that into instrumental music.
I appreciate the craft. Jazz - jazz is weird
I like jazz. I like beautiful melodies portrayed over rich harmonies, the freedom of the musicians in their expression, and the synergy between band members seems to be unique to the improvisational style. When jazz becomes more long, rambling streams of consciousness with so many threads simultaneously and sequentially that grasping any of them becomes a challenging feat, I begin to enjoy the experience far less. I appreciate this album for its atmospheric feel and its influence on the use of electric instruments, however I can not say with honesty that this is the style of jazz that I would choose to listen to for pleasure.
Simply not for me
I'm not that into jazz.
Lovely music to relax. 3/5
Both songs on the album are a jam all throughout. The instrumentals are very groovy and well done. While there is definitely talent behind the album, I have to say I found myself bored at several points of listening. I wouldn't say all songs should be capped at a shorter time, but this is one of the examples where it felt like sort of an eternity of listening to something very monotonic.
Love Miles Davis, even love his newer stuff, but this was a mid album. Not a ton to really react to, a little dull.
Very nice. A form of jazz I could listen to again. I've struggle with the wild abstract jazz, but this style was calming. Songs were long, but didn't feel like they dragged.
Just not my taste
Not my cup of tea, kinda appreciate it, but it seems to throw noises in that it knows will annoy me, and I don't know why it wants to do that to me. I'm too tired for that shit. ranked up a bit because there were some really satisfying bits where randomness kind of melded together to reach melody. I'd rather not listen to it again though.
Very experimental and great. Not so great as kind of Blue
Interesting ideas. Probably too much experimental for my taste but revolutionary for the time Quite good for studying even though some lines are quite catchy especially the title track from the album "in a silent way" which an incredible riff and excellent musician chemistry
Funky jazz that was quite discordant yet still relaxing
Jazz with a capital J. Not my favorite, but can appreciate it for what it is.
Improv jazz is always fun to listen, but it does not excite me
Great jazz and blues
Les passages planants sont vraiment beau, je suis revenu de paris à Carpentras sur silent way et c'était parfois magnifique et parfois balek
Not a bad listen; glad I listened to it but I don't think I'll ever listen to it again.
1e. Leuk want onbekend. Niet echt in de juiste bui ervoor. Einde wel verrassend.
Amazing jazz album but not for me.
Very listenable, but I'm just not a big fan of jazz.
1e. Leuk want onbekend. Niet echt in de juiste bui ervoor. Einde wel verrassend.
I’m not really the jazziest girl around, I like lyrics so I’ll have to stick with a 3 knowing it’s probably a 4. In a silent way >>>>> shh peaceful
Very very peaceful and nice to listen to, reminded me of a cool and breezy summer night. I liked shh/peaceful more than in a silent way but both were quite interesting. i was never a jazz girly but this was pretty chill and i'd probably listen to this to do homework or just sit and have thoughts
Miles Davis has never been my thing.
Pretty cool but not my favourite
3. Enjoyable in the background while doing other things, but not something I would pick for myself if it wasn't for this challenge.
I recognize the genius that is Miles Davis, but compared to his earlier records, I'm not a huge fan of this one.
Decent background music, but nothing I would sit and listen to on purpose.
It was ok
Chilled
Pretty good. Nice background music. Might listen again.
Two Song album that is rather enjoyable.
Am I a bad person for not getting it? I'm can just feel someone in a velvet jacket with an impeccably waxed 'stashe and a jaunty Gitanes hanging out the of corner of his mouth calling me an "uncouth clod". Yes, they're talented. Yes, it's a pleasant enough sound. But where are the feels?
I love Miles Davis but I'm more of a Birth of The Cool guy than this style.
Enjoyed this one.
Have never been interested in fusion jazz. My History of Jazz professor tried his best to get me into it years ago but it just wasn’t my thing. Have always loved Miles Davis’ early work and I didn’t not like this record. It just wasn’t my favorite. “In a Silent Way” was the better of the two tracks. It was nice to listen to while I read.
Meh
Didn’t really have an effect on me but no complaints.
Not a jazz fan. Don't know if this is great or just average. Someone else can decide, but won't be listening again.
Side B/Title track is worth another listen. This is just ok compared to some of his more celebrated works
I liked it even though this is not my favorite type of jazz music.
Highlights: The opening of In a Silent Way, Peaceful Leave Em's: N/A Overall Thoughts: Miles Davis makes good jazz music. I don't feel at liberty to offer much more critique because I don't know a whole lot about the genre. I think there are settings in which jazz music can be more potent and interesting such as performed live or as background sounds, but I wouldn't really play this album to do any intense listening. I do prefer the slow jazz music as I think it does a better job communicating emotion. The album consisting of just a front and back side does inhibit my normal rating system of rating each song so I had to freestyle a bit for the score. Score Breakdown: 2.800 & 3 -> 2.900
I gave kind of blue a 5, it is my favorite jazz album of all time! I feel like this one is like a long lazy jam session with no direction. It's not bad it just don't feel like an album.
Ihan jees etenkin jälkimmäinen puoli. Tykkään fuusioviboista. Pitää kuunnella uusiksi joskus vielä.
Ei mikään suosikki Davis, mutta ei tosiaan mikään huono levykään. 3.5/5
Only thing that struck me was the amount of electric guitar and piano, turns out that’s why this album is notable in the progression of jazz fusion. I enjoyed it, but liked Take Five way more and I know I’d enjoy others by Miles far better.
It's an acquired taste, so I'll likely improve my rating at a later date. If I go back to it, that is. I have a lot more Miles I prefer to this for now. But then again, that's not fair, since this begs for marination.
It was nice and calm ambient music. Not my style but it was really good
This is three star not because of how good it is musically, but because of how OUT there it is. This is Jazz that Miles Davis created out of thin air, with no direction, no theme, but real musical complexity that is undeniable from the perspective of "art".
Smooth jazz. But hard to pay attention for 20 minute songs.
-miles davis!!!!! -its really just a bunch of funky instruments together -it sounds really good tho!!!! just not super my thing -miles davis is definitely a legend so it can’t go less than three stars but idk if i would listen to it again
Decent chillout sesh
Miles is the coolest. So smooth.
Idk how to rate this. This is like not even in my top 10 miles records, but it’s obviously infinitely better than most of the garbage on this list.
This is too polished for me. Sorry, nerds.
miles davis' in a silent way is a pleasant album. i do wish i was more knowledgeable about jazz music to fully appreciate what davis is doing here. as a result, my review will be short. this was an easy listen, and davis weaved together his composition beautifully. absolutely no complaints! this was the third album of his on the project thus far, and i can't say i'm upset he's on the list.
This record hits the typical Jazz/Rock/Fusion notes I don't particularly like, with the noodley jazz guitar and that organ sound! Miles' trumpet sounds huge, though, especially on the first track. I think I like the trumpet on the first track and nothing else, but the guitar and organ sound much better on the second track. 3 / 5 stars.
Nice jazz fusion
certainly interesting to listen to but it doesn't really do much for me
Second track really nice.
Overall an enjoyable listen although in spots trended toward atonal. No denying the musicianship but definitely not my favorite from Miles. 3.5
Relaxing