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''In a Silent Way'' is a studio album by American jazz musician Miles Davis, released July 30, 1969 on Columbia Records. Produced by Teo Macero, the album was recorded in one session date on February 18, 1969 at CBS 30th Street Studio B in New York City. Incorporating elements of classical sonata form, Macero edited and arranged Davis's recordings from the session to produce the album. Marking the beginning of his "electric" period, ''In a Silent Way'' has been regarded by music writers as Davis's first fusion recording, following a stylistic shift toward the genre in his previous records and live performances. Upon its release, the album was met by controversy among music critics, particularly those of jazz and rock music, who were divided in their reaction to its experimental musical structure and Davis's electronic approach. Since its initial reception, it has been regarded by fans and critics as one of Davis's greatest and most influential works. In 2001, Columbia Legacy and Sony Music released the three-disc box set ''The Complete In a Silent Way Sessions'', which includes the original album, additional tracks, and the unedited recordings used to produce ''In a Silent Way''.〔Kenyon, John. (Review: ''The Complete in a Silent Way Sessions'' ). PopMatters. Retrieved on 2010-04-01.〕 == Background and recording == Although Davis' live performances and previous records such as ''Miles in the Sky'' (1968) and ''Filles de Kilimanjaro'' (1969) had indicated his stylistic shift to jazz fusion, ''In a Silent Way'' featured a full-blown electric approach by Davis.〔〔Southall, Nick. (Review: ''In a Silent Way'' ). ''Stylus Magazine''. Retrieved on 2010-04-01.〕 It has been regarded by music writers as the first of Davis's fusion recordings, while marking the beginning of his "electric" period.〔〔O'Brien, Chip. (Review: ''In a Silent Way'' ). PopMatters. Retrieved on 2010-04-01.〕〔Tate, Greg. "(Voodoo Ray Gun )". ''Vibe'': 90. September 1997.〕 It is also the first recording by Davis that was largely constructed by the editing and arrangement of producer Teo Macero.〔 Macero's editing techniques have incorporated elements of classical sonata form in Davis' recordings for ''In a Silent Way''.〔Tingen, Paul, in (Miles Beyond )〕 Both of the extended tracks on the album consist of three distinct parts that could be thought of as an exposition, development and recapitulation. The last six minutes of the first track are actually the first six minutes of the same track repeated in exactly the same form. With this "trick" the track takes on a more understandable structure. The album featured virtuoso guitarist and newcomer John McLaughlin, who had one month prior to the February 18 ''In a Silent Way'' session recorded his classic debut album ''Extrapolation''. At the request of Tony Williams, McLaughlin moved in early February from England to the US to play with the Tony Williams Lifetime. Williams brought McLaughlin to Davis' house the night before the scheduled session for ''In a Silent Way''. Davis had not heard the guitarist before, but was so impressed that he told him to show up at the studio the next day. McLaughlin would go on to great fame in the 1970s as leader of the Mahavishnu Orchestra. According to producer Bob Belden, organist Larry Young, whom Williams had also recently hired for his Lifetime trio, was also intended to play on ''In a Silent Way''. However, out of fear that he would lose his entire band to Davis, Williams sent Young home as soon as he arrived. Instead Joe Zawinul, who had come to the session only as the composer of the song "In a Silent Way," ended up playing organ on the album. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「In a Silent Way」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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