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Jazz · 1975 · 4 tracks

Pangaea

Miles Davis

Miles Davis's 1975 live album, 'Pangaea', captures the raw, unbridled energy of his electric period. Recorded in Osaka, it features extended, dense jazz-funk improvisations, showcasing a band pushing

1975 · Trance-America

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Step into the smoky, electric haze of a 1975 Osaka night with Miles Davis's 'Pangaea'. This is not background music; it's a deep dive into an intense, often brooding, and relentlessly rhythmic soundscape. Expect extended jams, searing wah-wah trumpet, and a band locked into a hypnotic, almost primal groove. It's challenging, rewarding, and utterly immersive, perfect for those who crave raw, unpolished jazz fusion that pushes the limits.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
01
Zimbabwe, Part 1
20:25
02
Zimbabwe, Part 2
21:13
03
Gondwana, Part 1
23:23
04
Gondwana, Part 2
23:57
Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, dense rhythmic assault and Miles's piercing, wah-wah trumpet entrance at the beginning of 'Zimbabwe', setting the tone for the album's relentless energy.
A specific section where Pete Cosey's guitar cuts through the mix with a searing, effects-laden solo, creating a chaotic yet captivating sonic focal point amidst the groove.
The moments where Michael Henderson's electric bass and Al Foster's drums lock into a truly hypnotic, almost trance-like groove, forming the unyielding bedrock for the improvisations.
The gradual build and release of tension within the extended pieces, particularly when the band seems to drift before coalescing into a powerful, unified statement.
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How does Pangaea sound next to the rest of Miles Davis's catalogue?

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Tense saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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