no. 4655
Music to start February is from one of the best improvised soundtracks ever recorded. Generique is the first track from the film, Ascenseur pour l’Echafaud directed by Louis Malle. Malle had asked Miles Davis to improvise a soundtrack. It was Miles’ first recorded venturing into what has become known as modal jazz. It fits my mood this week. Enjoy. When you have the blues – it’s best to go along for the ride.
Oh, couldn’t agree more! “…to go along”!!!
Your 4655 is beautiful!
[I may be repeating myself but 1. can't help it, I like your work and 2. the more i enjoy something, the harder it is to find words!]
Happy February, Terry!
I understand. Thank you so much for your kindness my friend.
Tout simplement magnifique ! L’image est comme le disque de Miles Davis qui tourne sur la platine…
Splendide blues !
Belle soirée Terry !
Bless you my friend. I hadn’t thought of that – it is a bit like a Miles Davis disc spinning on a turntable. I like that. Thanks again. You also have a wonderful evening.
A great abstract and my favorite Miles Davis record……Thanks Terry!!
Hello my Dutch friend. ALways good to hear from you. This is a great recording by Miles and was a predecessor to his Modal Jazz masterpiece A KIND OF BLUE. The movie is also quite incredible. When Criterion issued the movie on disc (by it’s English title – ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS) the wisely included a great 1/2 hr documentary about the making of the soundtrack.
Hi Terry, Beautiful and I always learn here.
after a day of work
Emmylou Harris sings
my evening prayers
Take care, Ellen
THanks Ellen. Emmylou Harris is one of the few country musicians that I actually enjoy. Her Roses in the Snow album is still a favorite for me. Have a great day.
Mesmerizing image. I’ve been staring at it for a few minutes. I feel as though I’ve stumbled upon some hieroglyphics or secret code.
Hope the blues lift for you soon. Or if not, that the ride is a good one. The music certainly is.
Thanks Robin. The blues never stay long. knowing that in itself makes the ride a good one. Actually unlike most of my text works this text actually does have some intended meaning related to the tag 2012DA14. Here’s more info for those who may be curious. http://youtu.be/GwidzVHvbGI
Ah ha. The “Rosetta stone.” Thanks.
That is GORGEOUS.
Thank you Susan.
Malle and Davis – who could ask for more…
I enjoyed the music greatly, enjoyed the art even more.
Thanks Alex. Glad you enjoyed. Looking forward to DA14 – thanks to you.
2 weeks to go….but who’s counting
[swears]
Okay – that just made my day.
Terry, both pieces are magnificent. This also happens to be one of my favorite Miles albums. It is a period of music production for him. And yes the movie was great as well. Interesting layers moving about in your art work. The textures continue to create mystery.
Lindo!
THanks Marilia.
p.s. Thanks for teaching me a new word. At first I thought it was a reference to actor Delroy Lindo. I wonder what he would say to the translation of his last name. Hehehehe.
Hope you are having a fabuloso weekend.