Miles Davis - Call It Anything (Miles Electric)

[@andyshuttleworth8341]

What you don't get from this film is the view we had of a magnificent sunset going down behind the stage as we listened to this amazing music being playes between us and the sun receding behind them. A truly magical experience. Glad that I was there.

[@tedl7538]

That sounds fantastic, Andy, thanks for expanding the picture.

[@spiritualcramp8000]

Andy Shuttleworth bruh .. thank God we got internet YT and a full performance movie. that's enough for me.

[@leelawrence7852]

Life changing experience for me: Bitches Brew at Lincoln Center. You at the Isle of Wight: so cool.

[@joejoe5921]

you lucky bastard

[@poppinpatty2507]

Andy Shuttleworth go ahead Andy, go ahead! Wish I was there2 🎺 🎸

[@lucasmachadodossantos3147]

Miles Davis - Trumpet Gary Bartz - Soprano and Alto Sax Keith Jarrett - RMI Electra piano Chick Corea - Hohner Electra piano w/ Oberheim Ring Modulator Dave Holland - Bass Guitar Jack DeJohnette - Drums Airto Moreira - Percussion

[@radio.m.i.x]

Keith Jarrett - RMI Electra piano (right channel) Chick Corea - Hohner Electra piano w/ Oberheim Ring Modulator (left channel)

[@georgerussell2947]

Rhodes*

[@deerfish3000]

@@georgerussell2947 Nope, it's a Hohner. If you watch at 1:50, they show Chick's hands.

[@deerfish3000]

@@radio.m.i.x just in case you didn't know, RMI stands for Rocky Mountain Industries.

[@vapporiesat3125]

Gary Bartz also playing the alto (since we are smartassing around)

[@TheCybermonty]

Anyone here in 2020 because...just, bloody hell, what a gig ?

[@Music_Head]

Rhythm section is sick - no one can touch this shit

[@gregdahlen4375]

here in year 3000

[@eusucks5577]

Me - and I was at the gig in 1970.

[@XOLOS777]

forever

[@wormholesuperette8822]

.;. The gift that keeps on giving...

[@j.r.fernandez2453]

Dave Holland keeps all of the madness together. A SUPREME bassist.

[@wangson]

ABSOLUTELY spot on, man! This was as far out and as extreme as music has gotten, yet Dave Holland keeps it all grounded somehow. Frankly, I think that the true shining star here isn't Miles - it's Gary Bartz's sax solo. That was about as funky as funk comes, baby!!

[@SKarthikeyan75]

32:50 The precusor to the famous Chicken bassline from Jaco.

[@andreacooks59]

Yesss! Then Papa Miles comes in and really takes control 30:08, Its like he let them play, then says, "now listen"..

[@wj2758]

I assume everyone.....

[@CrueLoaf]

Was lucky attend a Q&A session with Dave a few years ago. I said there in awe knowing what he has accomplished!

[@navasaband]

You’ll notice Miles brought his own state-of-the-art studio mics, helping the recording sound first rate. He also lent Jimi Hendrix the same mics for his performance later that evening.

[@juqual78]

It's stunning really. I can't believe how well engineered and good this sounds. This was recorded 53 years ago! Amazing!

[@christophegaudissart6551]

ohhh man you are so lucky to have been there !!!!!! for me it s only youtube because i am born in 65 ....

[@SwampEye1]

Neumann U 47, U67 ... yeah I was wondering .. and they are still State of the Art

[@joepollockbass]

Now that I'm looking at dates... that would have been one of Jimi's last shows.

[@flame-sky7148]

To go out there and basically do a 95% improv show and everyone stay on time, This is a work of art. It takes a lot of skill and genius to do that. Miles Ahead

[@genebrohan2401]

like a finger print

[@alvareo92]

"just" requires everyone to be on the same wavelength. Ordinary stuff in the 60s/70s. Psychedelics hslped. But mostly it was the sense of community

[@chavruta2000]

it takes guts, too.

[@chavruta2000]

i have played all kinds of music live and nothing scared me like free jazz sets

[@carterpaul2688]

Amen

[@KLBworldwide]

I feel like Dave Holland doesn't get the bass recognition he deserves. Two words: deep and effortless.

[@andydixon2980]

I agree with that. He said later that Miles never told him what to play and didn't really acknowledge him on first rehearsal, until Dave owned his bass parts. Complete freedom musically.

[@bruce4130]

Our comments support his talent!

[@mLnski]

Just another 50 years and good music will come back in style

[@Crinklechip-s]

Its taken me years of listening to jazz to be able to appreciate this. I’m glad I’ve arrived!

[@mateusschwarz382]

this is pretty much the highest level a gig can get

[@PraiseIommi]

0:00 Directions 7:30 Bitches Brew 17:39 It's About That Time 23:55 Sanctuary 25:05 Spanish Key 33:21 The Theme

[@christophercasey6775]

Thanks for the set list.

[@ViniciusPelizariTremDoido]

Call it Anything!! lol

[@tilmunsword]

Thank you!

[@saltech3444]

@@ViniciusPelizariTremDoido Call It Anything, because then I don't have to pay Zawinul for "Directions" or Wayne Shorter for "Sanctuary" lol.

[@ViniciusPelizariTremDoido]

@@saltech3444 lolololol

[@wangson]

For me, this is one of the most gorgeous, elegant, funky, beautifully sad and electrifyingly brilliant pieces of music I've heard in all my days. It's musical improv. perfection and it brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it.

[@zombie9568]

This level of telepathic communication will never happen again. This is forever in the van garde. Each player peaking. Shout out to Airto, Jack and Dave Holland holding down and developing the bottom to ridiculous heights.

[@bruce4130]

It may happen again when everyone wakes up to crap music needs to go!

[@AdrianPaco]

The Isle Of Wight Festival was the best festival on the history of the humanity. This is pure gold!

[@AdrianPaco]

today is not yesterday I know the history but... sometimes the accidents are beautiful.

[@joaocarlos4853]

for me the best festival ever was monterey pop festival

[@familytreemusic]

almost every member in this band became one of the main band leaders of the following generation, like it has happened with basically all of Miles' bands. beside his immense contribution to music as a composer, band leader and trumpeter, Miles has scouted more great players and future leaders than anybody else in jazz (Art Blakey comes second).

[@shanewright2772]

Agree - watch Mile's face in the scene where Bartz takes his first solo . Its halfway between a proud father and a guy who is just soaking up everything he can learn from what the guy is laying down. That's Miles secret and what he taught to his musicians - just let the cat do his thing.

[@mackjigger6030]

Yeah, contrast that with Frank Zappa, a genius in his own right. The difference is Miles gave them the freedom to explore as much as possible, while with Zappa every note was scripted.

[@kevinr.3542]

You can say the same thing about any point in Miles Career. Ever since he started putting together his own bands. They always became giants and went off on their own. (Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Red Garland, Cannonball Aderly, Tony Williams, Paul Chambers) the list is absurd and goes on and on.

[@kevinr.3542]

Zappas band members may not have gone on to be as well known as Miles sidemen, but they are deservedly highly regarded among musicians and some of them are pretty big in their own righr. Hopefully they get more recognition over time.

[@mackjigger6030]

@@kevinr.3542 Yeah, of course Zappa worked with a lot of very talented musicians, but Miles prepared the way for Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Tony William's Lifetime and some others, all pioneers who defined the Fusion Era. It's just a different ballgame. And remarkable at that. Peace

[@adenihil]

May God bless the freaks… Where would we be without them?

[@craiganderson3894]

I was born 2.45pm the afternoon played Isle of Wight. As my pals say once you get into Jazz life is NEVER the same again. Miles and Coltrane both 100 in 2026.. absolute genius. Craig Anderson Aberdeen Scotland

[@renek243]

This is 50 years ago this summer, half a century, let that sink in for a while. If it was to be performed at a festival today it would still sound new and innovative and mesmerise the unsuspecting crowd.

[@LivingCoolness]

If you don't have chills on your back, listening to this music, you're just taking up space here.

[@yodadback]

I love the fact that since the 60s Miles never rehearsed and used the concert as a practice ground for him and the other musicians. It's just a jam and the chemistry that they have is incredible.

[@IndigoBassNotes]

like my band same idea

[@thibautmodrzyk6215]

Well I agree it's a lot of improvisation, but if you've listened to bitches brew, you can notice there are clear similarities with this live.

[@maria-banda-rnr2491]

He seems to clonate other Miles Davises. What a musicians!!! Almost of them, legends too but here the music is making in your ears always, at the same time you are listening.

[@gonzadiazsola]

@@IndigoBassNotes sure

[@tadthemod]

Dave Holland.... Just listen to how he held it together for so long... Totally understood what was happening.... As it was constantly changing... Amazing stuff

[@bernardjharmsen304]

Not just Dave; the whole band is interacting every millisecond

[@tadthemod]

@@bernardjharmsen304 And Keith Jarret on keyboards, what a stunning band...as always

[@tadthemod]

@Andrew Korvin Absolutely...well said sir

[@fredmendezjr790]

Always said I was born 20 years too late!!! One of the BEST PERFORMANCES I've ever seen!!!

[@mariuszgowacki2900]

Yes

[@nick.valente_bass]

But at least we now have the technology to see it, right my friend? Happy to be alive in the now, no matter how dreary it may seem!

[@Paboll]

25:50, this little pause is magnificent!

[@VoodooDewey69]

Miles was in peak form .His chops as trumpet players refer to their embroshures was as good as ever .And to think he had not one but two of the greatest pianists on stage at the same time ,amazing .As Philly Joe Jones once told me .There will never be another Miles.

[@ChicagoBlues1952]

Miles Davis from day one was such a cool and stylish jazz musician. From his music to his clothes there was no other like him.

[@KhalDrogo76]

When giants took the stage and destroyed worlds

[@alessandromarchesini9039]

Yes Colonel Kurtz.

[@jeffball6656]

Jamie - Kanye is a legend in his own mind. There is some talent there. But he’s nowhere near as amazing as he proclaims. Kendrick Lamar is a far better hip-hop artists. And true musicians like those in this Miles performance... leaps and bounds more innovative and important to the history of music than Kanye. Miles = Genius Zappa = Genius Kanye? Not a genius.

[@axs203]

The electric pianos sound so electric and futuristic......he was right to call it a brew.....it's otherworldly......you can't really describe it even if you try.......but funky is a start! I first heard it in Canterbury Rock record store in 91 and it just turned me inside out on the spot......changed my life

[@dontaskwhatkindofmusic]

Bitches Brew is truly life changing if it hits you at the right time. i got in to Bitches Brew long before i came around to love Kind of Blue and jazz in general.

Even though Miles caught some heat back in the day for not playing "Traditional Jazz". I have found myself drawn to this era of his music. His cutting-edge use of Funk, Jazz and Noise was totally experimental. Miles was so good, even if he didn't know exactly where the music was going his keen sense of style would get the music to where he wanted it to be. And then of course the rest of the music world would follow his lead and attempt to copy his style and innovations. He only played with the best cats that could play by the seat of their paints and be able to really hear.

[@m.ericwatson968]

I have never seen or heard this performance before, my mind is blown!

[@jamesbrousseau2736]

Can't get enough Miles

[@nickledimez4012]

These guys were rocking even without an electric guitar.. that bass and organ.. incredible drummer and percussion...killer sound effects sleeper Piano. My favorite

[@lesblatnyak5947]

Nothing comes close to the 60s & 70s in music. The greatest generation produced brilliant musicians that blessed us with great music.

[@benda18]

Pssh. How you gonna say that while all 5 Backstreet Boys are still alive?

[@marcantoine4010]

The whole concert is great, and at the end how he bows and leaves like a lord, I love it.

35 minutes floating on the another galaxies.

[@liveoak144]

to heck with anyone who puts that era down, the hippy brothers and sisters had brilliance and talent. it was a great generation!

[@liquidmotion09]

That era was the beginning of a renaissance

[@Tyrell_Corp2019]

live oak It was simple. Music was an inner exploration for the soul.

You surely have your head up your ass, live oak!

[@jedwing]

Yes! That generation had no template and it took government and economic oppression to crush it, and yet the spirit lives on. And the clothes were cooler. And they didn't have so many barriers. I mean ELP and Miles and who else? I mean Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 had Hugh Masakela and Jimi and Otis Redding and Jefferson Airplane and Laura Nyro and . . . and nobody said, "Hey what's the demographic we're marketing to?"

[@kevinr.3542]

I agree the late 60s and early 70s were a great time for music and experimentation. It's probably the closest pop culture ever came to the experimental underground people had more patience and were more open minded when listening. Even popular bands like Pink Floyd would rarely have songs under 5 minutes.

[@anthonywhite2960]

I can't believe I've never seen this. It's recorded and filmed so beautifully. And my God, the band. I love the little wave goodbye from Miles. Perfect.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Despite his dark side, Miles was always ahead of his time! Genius at work!

[@surfsup5757]

So much cosmic greatness radiated from the stage that day.

[@JohnHillEU]

Imagine how much fun these guys are faving! Man, is there anywhere in the world today where you could play so free as that but still be such a tight cat?! What a groove, every one

[@ricaard]

I forgot how much I love Miles without the mute!

[@Michael_talks_]

Hands down my favorite musical recording of all time

[@emilianoturazzi]

probably my favourite Davis period

[@gustavoteixeira1620]

This is concert brings a brazilian instrument, from samba, called "cuica"😊😊😊😊 great concert, thanks Miles!

[@jasonmonaghan8535]

Pure genius- light years ahead.

[@SwampEye1]

The sound of this live recording is absolutely brilliant ... 1971 ... hardly any one could pull this off in a studio ...

[@simonpires6184]

Absolutely incredible. Imagine being that band and playing experimental music in front of 600,000 people. They're tapping into another realm of consciousness 🤯💯

[@heyhey5712]

Dave Holland's bass playing is something special

[@cameron_fairchild]

Always especially with Jack beside him. libra and leo work perfectly together (a sextile), dog and horse are a trine, smooth and joyous together.

[@hiddendope]

@@cameron_fairchild lol they trained hard af and you just fuse this chemistry with some pseudoshit.

[@cameron_fairchild]

@@hiddendope i mean, on top of that dumbazz! i met Jack D. so STFU.

[@galileoshift8330]

My favorite bass improv performance

[@michaelraufer5266]

Körperlich könnte nicht mithalten mit jaco pastorius Or markus müller

[@bpshogun3748]

RIP Chick Corea ....just find out today and came here.

[@bernardkelly3267]

I'ts always about Miles.The God of Jazz Rock fusion.

[@adampalm4444]

Miles was always about nurturing the growth and development of his fellow musicians and he mostly did this by the allowance of improvisation in his sessions. There was not a "bad" note,..nothing is "off beat" or in anyway incorrect. It was all just a part of the songs natural evolution into completeness. THAT'S his genius.

[@shanewright2772]

Airto Moreira appears to have set up his own key cutting/shoe repair/engraving business on the stage and is just taking care of orders from the crowd, while the music plays around him.

[@ahambrahmasmi108]

🤣😂

[@doudsbass]

🦓

[@lesliegprice6652]

Timpsons

[@bernardjharmsen304]

2:27 polishing the silverware 11:20 sharpening the pencil. 20:08 bartender shaking a cocktail

[@cprelude]

Cool!

[@robertlawrence1146]

We can spill lots of words commenting on something this great but they're just words. Music doesn't need words.

[@mharm1017]

Listen to the audience when Miles walks out. They knew. They KNEW. THEY K-N-E-W the had no idea what was coming; something that they'd never had and could not wait to get it.

[@JOUA1400]

...PURE RYTHM... and abstract sonic texture!!!!

[@keef7224]

Stunning. And captured beautifully on film and audio. Love Airto’s whistle blow at the end when Miles finishes. It’s like a ref signaling the end of regulation, game over, show’s over, nothing left to see, hear or say, folks- the master has spoken.

[@victormusic01x]

..the next level, brought to you by the Dark Prince and his fellow travelers in space..no boundaries...stay strong..March 31, 2020..

[@johnmabery7615]

I love how he just dips once he's done playing.

[@carlosmirsalas8873]

Man Dave Holland Bass is Amazing

[@AnthonyMackONE]

Happy Birthday to us, Miles Davis! -May 26th, 2019

[@donaldpalmer5053]

I can only handle this sound for so long . It builds up tension in the back of my neck from me trying to obsorb every note ,and nuance...magical really!!!

[@zitherbefree]

great !!! Miles Davis R.I.P. - one of my heroes of jazz, thanks for the share it, greetings from Vienna.

[@neocolors]

greetings back from vienna!

[@donaldpalmer5053]

Miles is a great conductor of this band. Building to a climax, then gently releasing the tension.

[@hanifsoum6884]

Une œuvre d'anthologie. Inoubliable et incomparable ! Quel chef-d'œuvre !

[@directcurrent5751]

Like a complete fusion symphony composed in real time. With different movements.

[@flame-sky7148]

That's a great description.

[@caioxvr]

Things like that we call in Brazil "mosca branca", extremely unique. Every musician at his top. And Miles... thanks time we have this

[@albinoguilherme6875]

Mosca branca? Que viagem é essa kkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

The G.O.A.T!!! 😎🔥 I'm not a big fan of the P Bass but boy, does it sound so robust here! Anyone who needs to hear what the P Bass sounds like, watch this show. Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿❤️

[@cedricsharpe5267]

miles davis the jazz fusion giant legend

[@tehofunderburk2534]

I SOO WISH I WAS OLD ENOUGH TO HAVE VIEWED THIS GENIOUS LIVE! My father (R.I.P.) Oku Ali took me to see Mr. Miles Davis twice in his life time. First time was at The Empty Fox Hole in the 70's in Philly. I was probably 7 years old. The second time was at Penn's Landing in Philly also. I was probably 17 then. So I remember some of the history. Thanks Mr. Davis.

[@ARUD08]

The look of the stunned roadies at 34:00!

[@faustozizioli8682]

There is something magical about this gig.. The delay of the speakers and the sligh echo create such a hypnotic atmosphere I couldn't find any other gigs of Miles with such energy and where the band played so tight and with great inspiration

[@newusernamehere4772]

Agharta and the other shows from that tour are up there, no video though (that I've found) As far as video shows Vienna 73 is pretty good unless you don't like Pete on guitar and Miles on keyboard

[@newusernamehere4772]

This is probably the best lol

[@fabioreoli6259]

The best formation of Miles Davis band!

[@ARUD08]

Check out the Fillmore (the edited or the Complete box) sets from June 1970.

[@samsaraa2001]

Bold statement

[@che8529]

Merci mon papa pour m'avoir fait découvrir ce concert de Miles Davis sublime !

[@undergroundjohnny]

This is the best performance on YT!!

[@charlesrast4235]

I totally agree with you!♥️

[@bernardjharmsen304]

Nicely recorded and filmed - outstanding!

[@SubjektAudio]

Pure genius. What a team...

[@ghanasoul]

Say what u want bout this phase of his career, but this era made Miles relevant. He reached a whole new generation of fans during this time. He reinvented himself and got into a whole new genre of music: jazz fusion.

[@cuentapruebaquique2344]

OMG......A MASTERPIECE.....!!!!

[@woodyj451]

Imagine what Miles and Jimi would have recorded together!

[@dejunefheufhe6814]

Uunbelievable )))))

[@klasseact6663]

They jam everyday now🕶

[@IndigoBassNotes]

I would have asked them 2 do a double album ..12 songs each.

[@franckdebank]

I got the tapes of them jammin' over a justin bieber's song in full hd 4K yet the world might not be ready to hear it

[@callmemonkh9020]

Miles fucked it up at the last minute demanding a big money figure. Wanting His, up front, shut the whole thing down.

[@ssonpli6819]

The real funk !! One of the best performance ever !! I'll never be bored by such intensity...i guess i'm very lucky to have seen most of them live almost 20 years ago...

[@darrenkelliott2459]

My favorite part : 0:01-35:19.

[@evanabbott2737]

I like that part too😁👍

[@moukaouame]

J'adore cette créativité. Merci Miles.. Je t'adore toujours...

[@lesliegprice6652]

I was there, a magic moment, we were all dancing and grooving.......I went home and bought Bitches Brew.....Just watched the Miles Doc. on BBC, he had his demons and the physical pain he was in most of his life, but the music and the inspiration......what a genius he was.....♥ Big Love !!!!

[@bert_beyens]

that's why I am here now. Because of the BBC doc... I was 14 then , and I listened to Bitches Brew when I was...15...

[@MegaFount]

It just blows my mind what you can serendipitously discover on here. It is such a treasure trove. Jewel after jewel. I wish this all existed when I was growing up. My knowledge would be so expanded. Better late than never. Thanks for posting this. Love it!

[@dorengarcia5097]

Miles literally changed the definition of what music is into a question about what music is and means.

[@shannonsteneck8185]

WOW! Blown away. 1st time seeing it. Miles looks happy

[@kevinmaddog3064]

How did he stay relevant for 40 years? what a musical genius.

[@deerfish3000]

In the mid-nineties, I found a record my brother had left behind after he moved out called The First Great Rock Festivals of the Seventies Isle of Wight/Atlanta Pop Festival. One album had Leonard Cohen and Jimi Hendrix on side A and Side B had Kris Kristofferson and this concert of Miles Davis edited down to 18 minutes. This was my introduction to Miles' music and totally blew my mind. Been playing and collecting Miles' music ever since.

[@EvanFlanders666]

Am going to have to find this record you’re referring to. Sounds awesome.

[@benjaminmcclelland2464]

The best part about this set is that this is rock festival, and miles comes out and starts playing this. They heard miles davis and probably expected some jazz standards or ballads, but he played something completely new and innovative that noone has heard before that broke conventions of rock and jazz, creating something completely new. I would have loved to have been there to experience it.

[@squeegied3rdeye713]

Exactly. They did this at a rock festival when heavy music wasn't really a thing yet. Yes there was Deep Purple and Sabbath by then but for a jazz band to show up and go tf off like that I can't wrap my mind around how insanely heavy and punk rock this was 53 fucking yrs ago

[@blankfrancine]

What a great band!

Keith Jarret and Airto Moreira: insane!

[@ivettepalacin8599]

Mesmerizing

[@eddiemperor]

The Absolute Master, the last of the Gods. They called him the Lord of Darkness, many sessions he would walk in Moody as hell w all the best Musicians in the world, wearing the best, w the best beautiful women, wouldn't talk to no mf on the set, they all knew what they had to do and that was DELIVER. A total Genius an Entity. No one swims w Davis. No one.

[@clarkewi]

One of the greatest performances of all time. Balls out. Totally committed.

[@jaimemartin6171]

You know this is good when you know and have heard each one of them before

[@johnrigby1861]

First time I got to see Miles live and what an amazing experience. I mean what a band, what a band leader, what a venue and yes what a sunset! Got to see him several times over the next decade or so, but will always remember this first time - something special! Later in teh year he opened for Soft MAchine at the Rainbow - an amazing evening. Live music for 3 hours and not one word spoken by the band and more amazingly no break in teh music. Fuckin' Amazin!!!!

[@MagicalWizard45]

Wow. Dave Holland was only about 25 years old playing electric bass. Laying it down among all this fusion chaos some how keeping a rhythm and trading comping with piano

[@jurgenczwienk1960]

Let's have a brew! Definition of freedom. What a joy!

[@nickadams8952]

Starts in Daylight ends in the dark

[@serotoninsyndrome]

Hey love your avatar, I used the same thumbnail for just about everything years and years ago

[@edennard1]

Exactly.. I'm stunned these cats kept this groove going for over 35 minutes at that tempo.. good lord !

[@asamat18]

A masterpiece, top notch musicians, genius composer! Hats off to Mr Davis

[@tyronesmith1147]

The Isley Bros tune "Its your thang" which came out in 1969 the year before this performance could have been the inspiration for the jam that starts at 25:08!!!

[@cheesechoker]

I don't believe Miles performed "Spanish Key" prior to July '69, and the Isley Bros record came out in February of that year. And Miles was definitely listening to soul and R&B around this time. So it's certainly possible that they cribbed the bass riff - who knows?

[@aarthoor]

Just awesome. And so young! I couldn't believe that was Holland And Jack, just babies really, but such a good rhythm section.

[@michaelhanlon6118]

Miles could shred at anytime, but held back to make sure he stade in the pocket!! That's true musionship......

[@andreacooks59]

That ending was so Miles Davis, very abstract, cool and beautiful. Thank you KZbin and Mercury Blue for this footage.🥰