In a Silent Way ?

Mondo · October 26th, 2008, 07:05 AM

Hi if got a question for all the fusion heads. I really like In A Silent Way from Miles, how it sets a certain mood and keeps that mood going all the way. It's really a very relaxing mood but it's keeps you going (for me that is). Now I was looking at some other fusion efforts from Miles but some don't really have that certain vibe over it as IASW has, they seem more aggresive and that's not really my style. So what other albums from Miles (or others) would you recommend with the same kind of mood as IASW?

tpt1 · October 26th, 2008, 12:53 PM

I honestly can't think of anything to recommend you, Mondo. In A Silent Way is a completely unique masterpiece in a class of its own, in my opinion.

Stanko · October 29th, 2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mondo

So what other albums from Miles (or others) would you recommend with the same kind of mood as IASW?

In my opinion, Weather Report's first albums can suit you.

Above all, the first ("Weather Report"), "Sweetnighter" and "Misterious traveller".

After all, Shorter and Zawinul belonged to both line-ups...

You can try also Zawinul's self-titled solo album (1970), which contains a likely original version of "In a silent way"...

Justin V · October 31st, 2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanko

You can try also Zawinul's self-titled solo album (1970), which contains a likely original version of "In a silent way"...

Yes, run out and buy Zawinul. You can buy it cheap ($8.98) directly from the label, and shipping is pretty fast: http://www.mosaiccontemporary.com/albums.asp. You will love it.

3Q15 · November 2nd, 2008, 12:25 PM

See if you can The Complete "In a Silent Way" Sessions boxed set.

It has some great material in the same or similar mood as IaSW--which is also included, of course. It also includes material originally released on Filles de Kilimanjaro, Water Babies, and Big Fun--which are all worth checking.

Stanko · November 3rd, 2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 3Q15

See if you can The Complete "In a Silent Way" Sessions boxed set.

It has some great material in the same or similar mood as IaSW--which is also included, of course. It also includes material originally released on Filles de Kilimanjaro, Water Babies, and Big Fun--which are all worth checking.

Mmmmh.... Big Fun? Are you sure?

Actually, Big Fun contains material coming from the complete "Bitches brew", "Jack Johnson" and "On the corner" sessions...

3Q15 · November 3rd, 2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Stanko

Mmmmh.... Big Fun? Are you sure?

Actually, Big Fun contains material coming from the complete "Bitches brew", "Jack Johnson" and "On the corner" sessions...

You're right. I just checked. I'd thought "Recollections" (at least) was on the IaSW box, but it's on the BB box instead. In any case, mood on this and other tracks from all of the boxes is much like IaSW imo.

Thanks for the correction. Problem is that I don't really listen to the discs, but to the mp3s--so the sources of the material all run together for me.

hepcat1950 · November 3rd, 2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanko

In my opinion, Weather Report's first albums can suit you.

Above all, the first ("Weather Report"), "Sweetnighter" and "Misterious traveller".

After all, Shorter and Zawinul belonged to both line-ups...

You can try also Zawinul's self-titled solo album (1970), which contains a likely original version of "In a silent way"...

I think Miroslav Vitous' Purple would perfectly match Joe Zawinul's self-titled album. I just listened to both albums some days ago. Ron Carter's Mood is pure beauty. Unfortunately this album hasn't been reissued on CD, and it seems to be a very rare item on the used vinyl market. Someone offers the Japanese release on ebay for US $69.99 !!!

Mr. Robinson · November 4th, 2008, 12:15 PM

I would definitely say that Filles de Kilamanjaro from Miles has somewhat of the same feel of In a Silent Way. As well, I would agree with the recommendation of Zawinul and would toss in, although it's hard to find, Miroslav Vitous' "Mountain in the Clouds."

Gekko P. · November 11th, 2008, 01:52 AM

Maybe not the kind of album you're exactly looking for, but try to give Elixirs of Guapo a try.

Kadence · November 5th, 2009, 01:45 AM

'Bitches Brew', the album, thats got a similar feeling. The Five Peace Band also do a version of in a silent way.

Ed Fuqua · November 5th, 2009, 09:29 AM

Maybe also check out Herbie's SEXTANT and Wayne's MATO GROSSO FEIO? And it ain't quite the same thing, but it's a nice vibe, the Jan Garbarek/Miroslav duo record (whose name escapes me right now).

It's called ATMOS...

Jeff Smith · November 6th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Early Weather Report, and I feel some 70's ECM artists can get the same kind of vibe going on.

burning dog · November 6th, 2009, 03:13 PM

I think the version of "Silent Way" on the Zawinul album is later.

The first full version of the number seems to be the "rehearsal" version on the complete sessions where it's given an arrangement similar to the title track on Filles de Kilimanjaro.

Apart from those already mentioned Filles de Kilamanjaro, Zawinul, Mountain In the Clouds, (also released as Infinite Search) it might be worth checking out Nucleus - Elastic Rock and We'll talk About it Later also some music from that era by Graham Collier (may be hard to get hold of).

EDIT Another one - John Surman -Way Back When

Stanko · November 6th, 2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by burning dog

I think the version of "Silent Way" on the Zawinul album is later.

Of course it is... Zawinul brought the composition to the sessions, but Miles changed many chords, to Joe's disappointment. So, the later version on "Zawinul" seems to stick more to the writing...

However, both Nucleus albums are other good recommendations (the first more than the second, I think...

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October 26th, 2008, 07:05 AM	#1
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 16	In a Silent Way ? Hi if got a question for all the fusion heads. I really like In A Silent Way from Miles, how it sets a certain mood and keeps that mood going all the way. It's really a very relaxing mood but it's keeps you going (for me that is). Now I was looking at some other fusion efforts from Miles but some don't really have that certain vibe over it as IASW has, they seem more aggresive and that's not really my style. So what other albums from Miles (or others) would you recommend with the same kind of mood as IASW?

November 11th, 2008, 01:52 AM	#10
Gekko P. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chelmsford, UK Posts: 13	Maybe not the kind of album you're exactly looking for, but try to give Elixirs of Guapo a try. __________________ The eye hears what ears miss.

November 5th, 2009, 01:45 AM	#11
Kadence The Piano Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bega Valley Posts: 17	bitches brew 'Bitches Brew', the album, thats got a similar feeling. The Five Peace Band also do a version of in a silent way.

November 6th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#14
burning dog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dorset (via London) England Posts: 2,182	I think the version of "Silent Way" on the Zawinul album is later. The first full version of the number seems to be the "rehearsal" version on the complete sessions where it's given an arrangement similar to the title track on Filles de Kilimanjaro. Apart from those already mentioned Filles de Kilamanjaro, Zawinul, Mountain In the Clouds, (also released as Infinite Search) it might be worth checking out Nucleus - Elastic Rock and We'll talk About it Later also some music from that era by Graham Collier (may be hard to get hold of). EDIT Another one - John Surman -Way Back When Last edited by burning dog; November 6th, 2009 at 04:01 PM. Reason: more stuff!

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October 26th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#2
tpt1 trumpet Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Astoria Posts: 3,471	I honestly can't think of anything to recommend you, Mondo. In A Silent Way is a completely unique masterpiece in a class of its own, in my opinion.

November 2nd, 2008, 12:25 PM	#5
3Q15 Will Be Back Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 491	See if you can The Complete "In a Silent Way" Sessions boxed set. It has some great material in the same or similar mood as IaSW--which is also included, of course. It also includes material originally released on Filles de Kilimanjaro, Water Babies, and Big Fun--which are all worth checking.

November 4th, 2008, 12:15 PM	#9
Mr. Robinson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 104	I would definitely say that Filles de Kilamanjaro from Miles has somewhat of the same feel of In a Silent Way. As well, I would agree with the recommendation of Zawinul and would toss in, although it's hard to find, Miroslav Vitous' "Mountain in the Clouds."

November 5th, 2009, 09:29 AM	#12
Ed Fuqua Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Queens Posts: 782	Maybe also check out Herbie's SEXTANT and Wayne's MATO GROSSO FEIO? And it ain't quite the same thing, but it's a nice vibe, the Jan Garbarek/Miroslav duo record (whose name escapes me right now). It's called ATMOS...

November 6th, 2009, 12:45 PM	#13
Jeff Smith musician Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fringes of the jazz wasteland Posts: 98	Early Weather Report, and I feel some 70's ECM artists can get the same kind of vibe going on.