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Music From Siesta
Jazz · 1987 · 10 tracks

Music From Siesta

Miles Davis

Miles Davis's 1987 soundtrack to the film "Siesta" is a lush, melancholic jazz fusion journey, deeply shaped by Marcus Miller's contemporary production and bass work. It offers a distinctive late-peri

November 11, 1987 · elbo

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Imagine the golden hour fading into a warm, Spanish-tinged night, filled with quiet longing and sophisticated introspection. "Music From Siesta" wraps you in a velvety blanket of late-80s jazz fusion, where Miles Davis's signature trumpet floats like a solitary voice over Marcus Miller's intricate, often romantic, synth and bass arrangements. It's the sound of a dramatic film playing out in your mind, a score for reflection, romance, and the bittersweet beauty of twilight. This album is essential for anyone seeking a deeply atmospheric, emotionally resonant instrumental experience, showcasing Davis's adaptability and Miller's influential touch.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Lost in Madrid, Part 1
1:47
02
Siesta / Kitt’s Kiss / Lost in Madrid, Part 2
7:00
03
Theme for Augustine / Wind / Seduction / Kiss
6:31
04
Submission
2:41
05
Lost in Madrid, Part 3
0:45
06
Conchita / Lament
6:53
07
Lost in Madrid, Part 4 / Rat Dance / The Call
1:44
08
Claire / Lost in Madrid, Part V
4:33
09
Afterglow
1:40
10
Los Feliz
4:34
Moments Worth Listening For
The way Miles Davis's iconic, muted trumpet cuts through Marcus Miller's rich synth pads, particularly on the more melancholic themes.
Marcus Miller's distinctive, often funky yet smooth basslines, which serve as a rhythmic and harmonic anchor, especially when they take a lead melodic role.
The interplay between the subtle Latin percussion and the electronic drum programming, creating a unique rhythmic texture that feels both organic and modern for its time.
Moments where the orchestral strings swell, adding a layer of cinematic grandeur and emotional depth to the jazz framework.
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How does Music From Siesta sound next to the rest of Miles Davis's catalogue?

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The writing leans notably further into love lost than the rest of the catalogue.

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