"Get Up With It" is a groundbreaking double LP by Miles Davis, originally released in 1974 and reissued here by MUSIC ON V in high-quality vinyl form. This album captures the electric, experimental phase of Davis's career, blending jazz, funk, rock and avant-garde elements into expansive, mood-driven soundscapes. Featuring long, immersive compositions and deep, hypnotic grooves, "Get Up With It" is a key document of Davis's early-to-mid-'70s vision and a bridge between jazz tradition and boundary-pushing fusion. The sound ranges from dark, meditative tracks with slowly building intensity to rhythmically charged pieces driven by electric instruments and dense, layered arrangements, making this LP an essential listen for fans of electric jazz and adventurous music.
The MUSIC ON V edition focuses on an audiophile-oriented presentation of this classic title, with careful attention to pressing quality and sound. Known for reissuing important albums on vinyl with a focus on fidelity and collectability, the label offers a version of "Get Up With It" that is designed for serious listeners and collectors who value both sound and presentation. The sturdy LP format, detailed artwork reproduction and high production standards underline the aim to bring a historically significant album back into circulation in a form suited to modern vinyl enthusiasts.
Miles Davis is one of the most influential figures in 20th-century music and a central architect of modern jazz. Across several decades he shaped and reshaped the genre, from the cool jazz of the 1950s to the modal explorations of "Kind of Blue" and the electric fusion era that includes albums like "In a Silent Way" and "Bitches Brew." His work has inspired generations of musicians well beyond jazz, leaving a lasting imprint on rock, funk, electronic and contemporary improvised music. "Get Up With It" belongs to the adventurous phase of his career, reflecting the restless creativity and willingness to explore new sonic territories that made Davis a legend.