Agharta
Miles Davis · 1975
96 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
Agharta blends avant-garde jazz with electric instrumentation, creating an immersive soundscape that pulses with energy and experimentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- immersive soundscapes for exploration wave-like pacing with peaks extended journeys through sound
- Context
- By the time Agharta was released in 1975, Miles Davis had already undergone significant musical transformations, moving from acoustic jazz into electric fusion. This album followed the groundbreaking Bitches Brew and showcased his continued exploration of rhythm and texture during a prolific period of artistic reinvention.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
Agharta is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1975. Agharta blends avant-garde jazz with electric instrumentation, creating an immersive soundscape that pulses with energy and experimentation. Agharta is recognized for its innovative melding of genres, influencing future generations of jazz musicians. The album's improvisational nature and use of electric instruments helped solidify Davis's role as a pivotal figure in the jazz fusion movement. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Agharta sound like?
Agharta blends avant-garde jazz with electric instrumentation, creating an immersive soundscape that pulses with energy and experimentation. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes Agharta by Miles Davis notable?
Agharta is recognized for its innovative melding of genres, influencing future generations of jazz musicians. The album's improvisational nature and use of electric instruments helped solidify Davis's role as a pivotal figure in the jazz fusion movement. By the time Agharta was released in 1975, Miles Davis had already undergone significant musical transformations, moving from acoustic jazz into electric fusion. This album followed the groundbreaking Bitches Brew and showcased his continued exploration of rhythm and texture during a prolific period of artistic reinvention.
Who is Agharta for?
Agharta works well if you're into immersive soundscapes for exploration, wave-like pacing with peaks and extended journeys through sound.
How many songs are on Agharta?
Agharta has 5 tracks, running approximately 96 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Prelude, Part 1 Standout 26:01
- 2 Prelude, Part 2 6:33
- 3 Maiysha Standout 12:20
Disc 2
- 1 Interlude 26:35
- 2 Theme From Jack Johnson Standout 25:17
Release Date
August 1, 1975
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
96 min 48 sec
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