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Resurrecting Miles in Dingo (1991)
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Abstract
This chapter explores Miles Davis’ contributions to the 1991 film Dingo, focusing on composer Michel Legrand’s role in shaping the film’s representation of Davis. Analysis shows similarities and key differences between the fictional trumpeter Billy Cross’ and Davis’ career and music that informed the film’s muted reception. The score draws on Davis’ outputs across his career, filtered through Legrand’s musical style and experience across jazz, film and popular music. In ‘resurrecting’ Davis’ earlier ‘lyrical’ style, Legrand participates in speculative fictions that compel re-evaluation of Davis’ late career and cultural significance. The complex dialogue between reality, fiction and music this interplay produces reveals the adaptability underpinning Davis’ celebrity persona across media. While overlooked, Dingo and Davis’ performance constitute a significant part of his diverse creative output that challenges enduring perceptions of his cultural legacy.
Title: Resurrecting Miles in
Dingo
(1991)
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Abstract
This chapter explores Miles Davis’ contributions to the 1991 film Dingo, focusing on composer Michel Legrand’s role in shaping the film’s representation of Davis.
Analysis shows similarities and key differences between the fictional trumpeter Billy Cross’ and Davis’ career and music that informed the film’s muted reception.
The score draws on Davis’ outputs across his career, filtered through Legrand’s musical style and experience across jazz, film and popular music.
In ‘resurrecting’ Davis’ earlier ‘lyrical’ style, Legrand participates in speculative fictions that compel re-evaluation of Davis’ late career and cultural significance.
The complex dialogue between reality, fiction and music this interplay produces reveals the adaptability underpinning Davis’ celebrity persona across media.
While overlooked, Dingo and Davis’ performance constitute a significant part of his diverse creative output that challenges enduring perceptions of his cultural legacy.
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