Search - Miles Davis :: Complete on the Corner Sessions

Great box set for anyone who loves miles

Cody | 03/23/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Luckily I really wasn't into miles when this set came out in 2007 because apparently it was going for a price of $140. I got my set used at an FYE (electronics store) for 89.99 and i haven't turned back since. I think that a lot of people hear a lot of contradictory statements when it comes to this set, "its amazing" "its confusing" "its art" "it sucks". I think though, that if you're a miles fan (someone who's already purchased one of the eight box sets or contains a wide array of his cds, for example workin' with the miles davis quintet but also big fun) then i think you should get this box set. It represents a period in a musicians career that you can't find anywhere else, in the sense that it's not like dizzy was playing hard bop but then playing funk jazz fusion. I love the ability to open up the complete miles and gil to listen to i love you porgy, but then go open this and listen to the unedited on the corner. While these jams to some people might not have any direction, i say to them, would you have direction at that time? miles was doing something that was never heard before, there was no blueprint to follow or line to walk. he was venturing into music that was greatly undiscovered at the time. What he did with what he had, in my opinion, had an amazing outcome. Bottom line, i think if you're a miles fan, then this music is worth checking out."

This is now RARE. Dont sell your copy

Michael J. Jones | chicago IL | 06/06/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone who doesnt already know this item has been discontinued and has now become rare. I absolutly love this set. I sold it on half.com for $90 and people were complaining. The list price for amazon is 228 new right now so anyone considering selling this item you might want to hang on to it.As far as the 1/2 star reviews go I dont think these poeple understand the idea of full recording. Do we just skip song to song now adays or do we sit and listen to what a musician was trying to convey through the entire creation process. Maybe those reviewers dont understand what creation is, they might as well go back to running there buisnesses striving for a goal of financial dominance. Go suck on it and realize how hard it is to create something as an extension of your soul. GO MILES FUNK FUNK FUNK"