What makes Get Up with It by Miles Davis notable?

'Get Up with It' showcases Miles Davis's departure into avant-garde territory, receiving critical acclaim for its boldness. The track 'He Loved Him Madly' has been particularly noted for its length and emotional depth, becoming a staple in Davis's legacy as it highlights his influence on the jazz fusion movement. The album also reflects the growing trend of longer compositions in jazz during the 1970s. By the time 'Get Up with It' was released in 1974, Miles Davis was at a significant juncture in his career, having transitioned from his electric jazz fusion phase. This album followed his acclaimed works like 'In a Silent Way' and 'Bitches Brew', showcasing his continuous exploration of new sounds and collaboration with innovative musicians. The late period of Davis's career is marked by a willingness to defy traditional jazz forms, making this album pivotal in his artistic evolution.

Who is Get Up with It for?

Get Up with It works well if you're into wave-like pacing for patience, exploratory journeys through sound and immersive long-form listening experience.

How many songs are on Get Up with It?

Get Up with It has 8 tracks, running approximately 124 minutes.

Get Up with It

Miles Davis · 1974

124 min · 8 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop

A sprawling, experimental journey blending jazz fusion with ambient textures and complex improvisation.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing for patience
exploratory journeys through sound
immersive long-form listening experience
cathartic moments of improvisation
deep focus for reflective sessions

Maybe skip if you want

prefer short, immediate tracks
seek structured, predictable rhythms

Where this album fits

Themes: political unrest· African rhythms· Duke Ellington tribute
Career context: By the time 'Get Up with It' was released in 1974, Miles Davis was at a significant juncture in his career, having transitioned from his electric jazz fusion phase. This album followed his acclaimed works like 'In a Silent Way' and 'Bitches Brew', showcasing his continuous exploration of new sounds and collaboration with innovative musicians. The late period of Davis's career is marked by a willingness to defy traditional jazz forms, making this album pivotal in his artistic evolution.
Stylistic neighbors: John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
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Heavy Weather by Weather Report — Explores complex improvisation and ambient textures, echoing the fluidity of Davis's later works.

Space Is the Place by Sun Ra — Combines avant-garde jazz with cosmic themes, reflecting political unrest and cultural exploration.