king ubu Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 5 hours ago, JSngry said: But...The thing that does, to my ears, have the whole "life forever changed" thing is on Disc 6, the very first cut, after the decision to leave open spaces in the charts to allow for later solo overdubbing has been made. Miles says he's going to leave out one bit, then a few seconds later he starts laughing and saying I might leave the whole thing out, like, yeah, this is Columbia, I got resources now. I can just hear him imagining all the possibilities and being delighted as hell that they will be his, no more of this one take make it all at once or don't make it at all shit for me, no sir. He has seen the game and likes his odds even better than ever. And he laughs. That laugh is priceless to me,, it's one of those ton of bricks micro-moments. Or maybe it's not. But that's why I'm always in for full studio chatter of anything at least once. Oh yes, that IS a great moment indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 On 7/18/2016 at 0:11 PM, jlhoots said: I agree with you. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Intrigued........but cautious at the same time. Also concerned about it being a one-time listening experience. Especially considering all of the alt-takes involved. I'll wait for everyone's reviews/input before jumping into this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWayne Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 On 7/18/2016 at 8:22 AM, felser said: This is something I'd like to hear once, so there is a price point I am in/out at. Agree with John. While this represents some great music, I would not have the curiosity to listen to it more than once. Likely, I'm out. LWayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six string Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Somehow I missed this announcement, here and everywhere! I'm on the fence and mostly because of others' concerns of how many times will I listen to this. JSangry makes a good point about the studio chatter and how much we'll be able to glean from the conversations or statements. I like the way they are presenting it even though as others have pointed out, we have the mastertakes, but it makes sense to present those specific tracks with the project. I don't expect this to end up costing a lot, especially if one waits a bit. I could see this hitting the used bins fairly quickly and I'll be surprised if it moves signficant numbers. Might be a lot of fun to hear. Tge question for me s how many times? We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 What's "Blues in F"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 hour ago, medjuck said: What's "Blues in F"? Presumably, it's a blues in F...maybe I don't understand the Q. ." A three-LP set, which will include all the previously-unissued material, is scheduled for release on April 15, 2017 (Record Store Day)." This should be good for those with an aversion to have the same material twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 The question: Is this a new Miles Davis composition we've never heard before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stryker Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Nefertiti Miles: "Hey, man. Why don't we make a tune with just playing the melody and don't play the solos?" All: laughter Tony (I think) "That's what we was doing! ... That shit is groovin'" Teo: That's a good idea. Miles: "That's funnier than a motherfucker." http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/18/arts/music/new-miles-davis-boxed-set-features-his-quintet-at-its-peak.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 On 8/13/2016 at 6:33 PM, medjuck said: The question: Is this a new Miles Davis composition we've never heard before? NYT review: "and a curio titled “Blues in F (My Ding),” a home recording of Davis on piano, illustrating an idea for Mr. Shorter. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I know a lady named Mai Ding, seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 OK ... with a release date of Oct 21 I went ahead and pre-ordered. If the $39 list comes down before then, Amazon will refund the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 It's the second quintet, my all time fav. Miles group. The process of creation with that band is revelatory, actually being able to hear that process, will be very very interesting. Reviewing it for sure. I'm in, I looked at it first and thought "I have the second quintet box, how much duplication will there be?" but it'll be very, very interesting to hear how it all got there. For casual Miles fans, they can skip this, but for people like us, mileages may vary but it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvillePrez Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 $39 for three discs seems steep, but as a 2nd GQ completist, I will eventually get it. I keep in mind how much I enjoy the rehearsal take of "Speak Like a Child" on the studio box. If the material here is as much fun, it could get repeat listens for a long, long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Now up for pre-order from Amazon UK. £17.65 prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 15 hours ago, JohnS said: Now up for pre-order from Amazon UK. £17.65 prime. It's now $33.99 on Amazon US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted October 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 I’m just starting to listen to this set. This set poses a problem for Miles Davis fans. It’s unlike the other releases in the series. I find it fascinating. I can already say that one should follow one’s instincts about purchasing this set. If you think that it’s a collection of false starts, incomplete takes, and studio talk, and that you won’t listen to this often enough to justify the purchase, well, that is what this is. I will say that for me the studio chatter, the starts and stops, the incomplete takes all contribute to a bit of education about the Quintet, Miles and Teo, how recordings were made in that studio at that time, how Miles leads a band in the shaping of an arrangement. . . and more. I can see why many would not want to spin this too many times. But I think I’ll spin it often enough. Listening here by myself I can already think of five people I know that I would like to sit and listen to this with and exchange impressions and thoughts. And I will be happy to listen to this more times by myself (next run through I’ll probably do on headphones). Sound is exceptionally good imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 1 hour ago, jazzbo said: I’m just starting to listen to this set. This set poses a problem for Miles Davis fans. It’s unlike the other releases in the series. I find it fascinating. I can already say that one should follow one’s instincts about purchasing this set. If you think that it’s a collection of false starts, incomplete takes, and studio talk, and that you won’t listen to this often enough to justify the purchase, well, that is what this is. I will say that for me the studio chatter, the starts and stops, the incomplete takes all contribute to a bit of education about the Quintet, Miles and Teo, how recordings were made in that studio at that time, how Miles leads a band in the shaping of an arrangement. . . and more. I can see why many would not want to spin this too many times. But I think I’ll spin it often enough. Listening here by myself I can already think of five people I know that I would like to sit and listen to this with and exchange impressions and thoughts. And I will be happy to listen to this more times by myself (next run through I’ll probably do on headphones). Sound is exceptionally good imo. Well said. I find it fascinating as well. The band starts and stops, trying different approaches to these tunes, and it seems as if nothing is working; they are not making any progress. Then - boom! When the feel is right, Miles lets them keep going, and that first complete take is usually the released master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 another thumbs up here from me. This set works in a way that the effectively unedited, Bud Powell on Verve was a dogs dinner. This set is fascinating and sensible value at it's current price point ( £17) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 And from me. Lots of good music here. Several more or less complete takes and breakdowns and some fascinating false starts. Some of it you might not want to spin to often but there's sufficient here to make it an essential purchase imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just staring to listen myself ... the first 20 something minutes of the band getting "Freedom Jazz Dance" together are priceless already! Now towards the end of disc one, I'm totally mesmerized ... surely not a set that will get regular spins, but wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xybert Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 I've saved this on Spotify to have a listen at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medjuck Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Tried listening to it in the car. Not a good idea. Will listen with headphones tonight or tomorrow. But even in the car it was interesting. Miles very much in charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Yes, he is! But then it's very clear also how collaboratively this band worked, everybody adding his approach and ideas (like that horrible cluckity-cluck-thing Tony does on "Freedom Jazz Dance" for one aborted take). Fascinating indeed! Got almost to the end of disc two yesterday, will pick up from there on the weekend, I hope (live music tonight and tomorrow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I've listened to the first 2 disks, too. It is fascinating, but I was starting to wonder how many times I will really listen to it. Reading the liners is helping a lot, and will definitely make me go back and listen multiple times. Interesting the comments about listening with headphones (my thought, too). The very last line of the liner notes says: "For best results - and in order to get the most out of the studio dialogue - we suggest listening to this set on headphones". There's also this on the CD3 track page: Transcriptions of studio dialogue for all songs available at: http://plosin.com/milesAhead/Disco.aspx?id=BootlegFJD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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