Released 35 years ago this November
Dingo – Selections From the Motion Picture Soundtrack
Miles Davis · 1991
49 min · 16 tracks · jazz
A serene blend of melodic improvisations and atmospheric soundscapes that capture the essence of cinema's emotional breadth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kimberley Trumpet Start here — Opening with a haunting trumpet line, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of space and emotion, embodying Davis's signature style.
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The Departure — This brief yet poignant piece encapsulates the feeling of transition, using minimalism to evoke depth and narrative without words.
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Going Home — Featuring rich improvisation, this track serves as a reflective centerpiece, showcasing Davis's emotive playing and ability to convey complex feelings through simplicity.
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The Jam Session — As a longer piece, it allows for expansive musical conversations between instruments, highlighting the collaborative spirit that underpins jazz improvisation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- short tracks encourage focused listening
- immersive experience for film lovers
- dynamic progression enhances mood shifts
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure in sound and approach for Miles Davis, blending jazz with modern textures.
- Themes
- film noir atmosphere· minimalist instrumentation· nostalgic trumpet lines
- Career context
- By the time 'Dingo' was released in 1991, Miles Davis was transitioning into his later career phase, having experienced significant artistic shifts since his groundbreaking works in the 1950s and 1960s. This album arrived shortly after his final studio recordings, marking a return to film music and showcasing his ability to adapt to new contexts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 Kimberley Trumpet Start here 2:41
- 2 The Arrival 2:07
- 3 Concert on the Runway 4:13
- 4 The Departure 1:58
- 5 Dingo Howl 0:44
- 6 Letter as Hero 1:23
- 7 Trumpet Cleaning 3:59
- 8 The Dream 3:52
- 9 Paris Walking I 2:04
- 10 Paris Walking II 3:17
- 11 Kimberley Trumpet in Paris 2:14
- 12 The Music Room 2:41
- 13 Club Entrance 4:16
- 14 The Jam Session 6:29
- 15 Going Home 2:10
- 16 Surprise 5:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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