Big Fun

Miles Davis - Big Fun

Big Fun
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Artist: Miles Davis
Edition: Music CD
Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2000-08-01
Music Label: Columbia/Legacy
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Great Expectations
  2. Ife
  3. Recollections [*]
  4. Trevere [*]
Music CD 2
  1. Go Ahead John
  2. Lonely Fire
  3. The Little Blue Frog [*]
  4. Yaphet [*]

Music reviews of Big Fun

Music Review: A Musical Odyssey Not For The Faint At Heart . . .
Rating: 5 Stars

There are not enough words in the English Language to adequately describe the music of Miles Davis, particularly the 1968-1974 Electric Period, for some of the most creative, memorable, innovative and controversial music of the 20th century was produced during this time. "Big Fun" is a perfect example of this, as it a unique compilation of mood-inspiring songs created during this period. As a virtual sonic collage, it takes you on a musical journey to the outermost regions of Miles' mind with every listen; each time you will find something new, fresh, exciting and different than what you heard before. From the Eastern-tinged magic of "Great Expectations/Orange Lady" that bounds with sitars and tablas, to the pure psychadelic funk of "Ife", to the brooding introspection of "Lonely Fire", to the peace, serenity and spritual vibrations of "Recollections", this album shows that Miles was truly ahead of his time. His ability to invoke, sustain and maniuplate moods and emotions in his music was unparalled and hasn't been matched before or since. Simply put, "Big Fun" is to be experienced, not just heard.

I've read earlier reviews of "Big Fun" and other Miles Electric albums. There are legions of people (like myself) who understand the power of this music, and with an open mind and patient ear, they can taste, touch and feel the place inside where Miles is taking them - and they are more than willing to take that journey. However, there are many people (as it was 30 years ago) who can't dig Miles' electric musings. They refuse to acknowledge anything past "Kind of Blue" or "Sketches In Spain" or "Stella by Starlight". His earlier works are all true masterpieces and are revered as they should be. But those misguided and misinformed people felt betrayed by his need and desire in 1968 to expand, broaden and transcend his musical horizons into a territory that no one travelled to before. They say things like: "the songs are too long", "it's just a bunch noise", "he sold out jazz", etc, etc, etc . . . Well to all of you (past and present) with that mentality, I would like offer my sincere condolences, because if you can't feel the power, passion and pure originality of albums like "Big Fun", "Bitches Brew", "On The Corner", "Live-Evil", "Get Up With It" and others, then your soul is DEAD - straight Six Feet Under. You're mind is so numb that you can't understand, comprehend or appreciate the drive and will of an true artist. You see, unlike "artists" of today (and I use that term loosely in this context), a REAL artist - even in the face of serious oppostion and negative energy from critics, fans and musicians alike - at some point, is compelled to do away with musical complacency; he or she MUST push the boundries of music so as to innovate and stimulate growth. Money, Fame and Notoriety don't matter in this realm; it's all about the music. Miles pushed his creative boundries so far and consistently innovated on a level so high, that his music today STILL defies categorization and duplication, while sounding as fresh, organic and unique as it did 30 years ago. You owe it to yourself to really listen to "Big Fun", because otherwise you are truly missing out on an excellent demonstration of a musician breaking free from the status quo. If you cheat yourself and don't give it (and the other Miles Electrics) a chance, then all I can do is pity you because just like millions of others, you've been victimized and enslaved in the invisible prison of mediocrity. Any true artist (be it in music, literature or art) will tell you that they must grow and evolve his/her craft in order to keep the creative process alive; Miles put it best himself: "Stasis is death." The unwillinginess of people to accept change, to be original, or to dare to be different hurt music then and hurts music now. So to all you suckers who don't have the mental capacity to expand your views and listen to real music created for music's sake, then stop reading this and go buy an N'Sync or Britney Spears CD; that kind of music is more on your level.

Simply put, he and his music was, is and always will be Miles Ahead, Miles Beyond and Miles From Anything !

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Description of Big Fun

Japanese DSD mastered reissue of the late jazz icon's 1974 album. Packaged in a limited edition miniature gatefold LP sleeve for the first pressing. 2001 release. Includes four bonus tracks, 'Recollections', 'Trevere', 'The Little Blue Frog' & 'Yaphet'.
A collection of material recorded between 1969 and 1972, the period just after Bitches Brew, Big Fun was not issued until 1974. By then, Davis had moved on in other directions, so it became a much-neglected album. The compositions are too scattered to maintain a focus, but there is much to hear within. For example, this was the album that introduced "Ife," a piece recorded during the On the Corner sessions. Built on the simplest of bass vamps and the skimpiest of melodies, it nonetheless was enough to incite Miles's playing. It stayed in his performance book for years, and turned up on other recordings, such as Dark Magus, Agharta, Pangaea, and In Concert. "Go Ahead, John," from the Jack Johnson period in 1970, has a sublimely nasty (and sonically infuriating) guitar solo from John McLaughlin. This digitally remastered edition of Big Fun also contains the bonus tracks "Recollection," "Trevere," "The Little Blue Frog," and "Yaphet" (all of which were also included on the recently issued Complete Bitches Brew Sessions, along with "Great Expectations," "Recollections," "Orange Lady," and "Lonely Fire"). --John F. Szwed

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