Panthalassa: The Remixes
Miles Davis · 1999
46 min · 5 tracks · jazz
Innovative remixes breathe new life into Miles Davis's timeless jazz compositions, blending electronic beats with smooth improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shh (Sea4 Miles remix) Start here — This remix transforms the original piece into an atmospheric journey, illustrating how electronic elements can reinterpret traditional jazz themes.
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Rated X (Doc Scott remix) — Doc Scott infuses this track with a drum and bass rhythm that complements the original’s intensity, showcasing the crossover potential of jazz into club culture.
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On the Corner (Subterranean Channel mix) — This lengthy remix reimagines the original's groove-based structure, emphasizing its rhythmic complexities while maintaining a modern soundscape that engages listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively blends jazz with electronic elements, showcasing innovative remixes of classic tracks.
What we noticed
- Each track reinterprets a classic Miles Davis composition, layering electronic beats over the original jazz elements.
- The remixes vary in tempo and style, with some tracks maintaining a steady groove while others introduce abrupt shifts in rhythm.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- transformative rhythmic explorations
- long tracks for deep immersion
- late-night vibes
- dynamic reinterpretations of classics
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Blends jazz with electronic sounds, diverging from traditional styles.
- Themes
- jazz fusion evolution· electronic reinterpretation· ambient soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Panthalassa: The Remixes showcases Miles Davis's enduring influence on contemporary music, occurring three years after his passing in 1991. This album presents a unique intersection of jazz and electronic music, highlighting how Davis's legacy continued to inspire artists across genres even posthumously.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Herbie Hancock· Wayne Shorter
Tracklist
- 1 Shh (Sea4 Miles remix) Start here 10:27
- 2 Rated X (Doc Scott remix) 6:41
- 3 In a Silent Way (DJ Cam remix) 5:05
- 4 On the Corner (Subterranean Channel mix) 16:42
- 5 Rated X (Jamie Myerson remix) 8:02
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Future Shock
Herbie Hancock
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Cosmogramma
Flying Lotus
Explores intricate soundscapes blending jazz, electronics, and hip-hop influences in innovative ways.
Drunk
Thundercat
Fuses jazz fusion with modern R&B and electronic sounds, creating a vibrant reinterpretation of styles.
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