Ascenseur pour l'échafaud
Miles Davis · 1958
73 min · 26 tracks · jazz fusion · bebop · hard bop
A haunting blend of cool jazz and ambient soundscapes that captures the essence of Parisian noir.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- haunting soundscapes for reflection dynamic progression with resolution wave-like pacing for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 1958, 'Ascenseur pour l'échafaud' marked Miles Davis's transition from a prominent bebop musician to a pioneer of modal jazz. This soundtrack, created for Louis Malle's film, showcased his innovative approach to improvisation and set the stage for future film scores.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, bebop, hard bop
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud is an album by Miles Davis, released in 1958. A haunting blend of cool jazz and ambient soundscapes that captures the essence of Parisian noir. The album is significant for its role in merging jazz with cinematic storytelling, influencing both film scoring and jazz composition. It received critical acclaim upon release and has been recognized as a classic, underscoring Davis's impact on the evolution of jazz music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ascenseur pour l'échafaud sound like?
A haunting blend of cool jazz and ambient soundscapes that captures the essence of Parisian noir. Rooted in jazz fusion and bebop.
What makes Ascenseur pour l'échafaud by Miles Davis notable?
The album is significant for its role in merging jazz with cinematic storytelling, influencing both film scoring and jazz composition. It received critical acclaim upon release and has been recognized as a classic, underscoring Davis's impact on the evolution of jazz music. Released in 1958, 'Ascenseur pour l'échafaud' marked Miles Davis's transition from a prominent bebop musician to a pioneer of modal jazz. This soundtrack, created for Louis Malle's film, showcased his innovative approach to improvisation and set the stage for future film scores.
Who is Ascenseur pour l'échafaud for?
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud works well if you're into haunting soundscapes for reflection, dynamic progression with resolution and wave-like pacing for deep listening.
How many songs are on Ascenseur pour l'échafaud?
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud has 26 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Nuit sur les Champs‐Élysées (take 1) Standout 2:26
- 2 Nuit sur les Champs‐Élysées (take 2) 5:23
- 3 Nuit sur les Champs‐Élysées (take 3) (Générique) 2:53
- 4 Nuit sur les Champs‐Élysées (take 4) (Florence sur les Champs-Élysées) 3:01
- 5 Assassinat (take 1) (Visite du vigile) 2:05
- 6 Assassinat (take 2) (Julien dans l’ascenseur) 2:12
- 7 Assassinat (take 3) (L’Assassinat de Carala) 2:12
- 8 Motel (Dîner au motel) 3:59
- 9 Final (take 1) 3:07
- 10 Final (take 2) 3:03
- 11 Final (take 3) (Chez le photographe du motel) 4:07
- 12 Ascenseur (Évasion de Julien) 1:59
- 13 Le Petit Bal (take 1) 2:42
- 14 Le Petit Bal (take 2) (Au bar du Petit Bac) 2:57
- 15 Séquence voiture (take 1) 3:00
- 16 Séquence voiture (take 2) (Sur l’autoroute) 2:16
- 17 Générique Standout 2:49
- 18 L’Assasinat de Carala 2:11
- 19 Sur l’autoroute 2:19
- 20 Julien dans l’ascenseur 2:11
- 21 Florence sur les Champs‐Élysées 2:52
- 22 Dîner au motel 3:58
- 23 Évasion de Julien 0:53
- 24 Visite du vigile 2:05
- 25 Au bar du Petit Bac 2:53
- 26 Chez le photographe du motel 3:55
Release Date
January 1, 1958
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
73 min 37 sec
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