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Our by bankFrom all i read of miles Davis before, I will point out that he is cosistent in his views. He does not just rant but backs his words with thought and you can tell he has lived what he s peaks of. This interview is a must read for all miles Davis fans.
I'm often conflicted about Davis in the context of his relationship with women; as a performer he is brilliant, and sensitive, and I would like to have seen more unfolding of his sensitive side into his personal life. However, reading about the mind of this masterful performer is engaging.
I had never read this interview regarding the mind of Miles Davis, the genius musician and family man. This is a quick glimpse into how Davis thought about his music, his life, and his relationship with a society that was still somewhat entrenched in stereotyping how a Black Musician should perform, act, and present himself. Miles struggled with this, and it is apparent in this interview. He loved people, yet had a hard time with how Black Artists were treated and how they were expected to act.
Like Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame speech, which was also a torrent of boast and grievance, this interview reveals a man who is, above all, a competitor. And like Mike, Mile would have been great at anything tried--because he refused to lose. Yes he's eloquent throughout about Jim Crow, civil rights, and race. And yes he says a few important things about music. But this interview is valuable because it reveals the man's fire. The prince of the cool burned pretty hot.
Fascinating!My knowledge of Miles Davis has mostly been negative. This interview threw him into an entirely different light. Great reading.
"Troubles started when I learned to play the trumpet and hadn't learned to dance." I wish this article was 200 pages.
MilesIs there really anything more to say?? ok, I will so it prints in another useless pit nobody will read.