Miles Davis - Blue In Green
Another record that changed my life, Miles’ Kind Of Blue (released 1959) was once on continuous loop in my St. Louis apartment for 6 weeks. Over and over I would listen to the same tunes. They permeated my existence. I came to know them so well, that I would continuing humming all of the solos as I left the apartment, heading to class.
Miles’ use of silence and negative space is surprising to say the least. Released after the rise and decline of both Swing and Bop (though hard-bop and avant garde grew, just on a smaller scale), Miles was able to blow minds without blowing a lot of notes.
Sit back, relax, and get ready for the weekend with this one.
Oh and PS: I’ve always wanted to make a overly-intense/emotional, silent movie/music video to this song [yet poignant, of course]. Anyone want to work on a treatment with me?? Comments welcome…
PPS: For musicians, what’s your favorite mode? Mine’s Mixolydian.
