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Track Listings
1 | Here To Stay |
2 | And Then I Knew |
3 | The Girls Next Door |
4 | To The End Of The World |
5 | We Live Here |
6 | Episode D'Azur |
7 | Something To Remind You |
8 | Red Sky |
9 | Stranger In Town |
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This 1994 recording marks one of the closest collaborations of guitarist Pat Metheny and keyboardist Lyle Mays, with every composition co-composed by the two except Mays's "Episode d'Azur." It's a varied, engaging tapestry. Metheny's ever-shifting guitar sounds percolate and soar over the smooth backgrounds of Mays's piano and synthesized orchestrations, occasional background vocals by David Blamires and Mark Ledford, and a strong foundation provided by bassist Steve Rodby. The title song builds over a wall of rapid, insistent percussion from Paul Wertico and Luis Conte, while there's a brooding, luminous sweep that seethes, then explodes, in the 12-minute "To the End of the World." But it's Metheny's inventive guitar work that distinguishes this music, including the long, lyrical lines of the very pretty "And Then I Knew," the tunefully subdued funk of "The Girls Next Door," and the soaring, bubbling excitement of "Episode." --Adam Rains
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Manufacturer : Geffen Records
- Item model number : GED 24729
- SPARS Code : DDD
- Date First Available : January 17, 1995
- Label : Geffen Records
- ASIN : B000000OU4
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #11,453 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #50 in Jazz Fusion (CDs & Vinyl)
- #60 in Modern Postbebop (CDs & Vinyl)
- #61 in Smooth Jazz (CDs & Vinyl)
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The group's membership has changed composition over the years, with Pat Metheny (of course) and Lyle Mays the only two core players that have been on every PMG album since their self-titled release in 1978. Others have come and gone, with some mostly staying (such as drummer Paul Wertico and bassist Steve Rodby). On this album, we've got those four plus David Blamires (vocals, brass, guitars, and misc others), Mark Ledford (brass, vocals, whistling, mallets, guitars, and misc others), and Luis Conte (percussion). With 7 guys, it's the largest of the various iterations of the PMG and in contrast to the PMG of early days when it was simply a quartet, these additional members allow the group to achieve sonic textures that simply couldn't be achieved with fewer players...particularly with the multi-talented Ledford and Blamires adding so many little nuances like marimba, flugelhorn, and rhythm guitars. Their voices blend quite nicely as well, contributing that signature "oo ah ee" stuff to Pat's signature guitar work. It's just one of the many things I like about this album.
The group also adds some things not heard on other albums such as strategically placed sound effects (thunder and rain, along with an approaching subway train and an electric motor) which again add some interesting texture and complements the music nicely. It never feels forced or results in a sound that is over-produced and unachievable outside the confines of a studio...as can be witnessed by getting a copy of the DVD by the same title...the group flawlessly replicates on stage what is heard on the album.
I particulaly like "Red Sky" and "To The End of the World" (my favorite), but every track is good...with none meriting the "skip" button. It is a fantastic album when you just want to unwind after a hard day...with a glass of wine and the fire crackling. I also like to take this album on road trips. There's nothing quite like winding through the curves of the Pacific Coast surrounded by this music, creation, and a powerful car.
While a lot of people within my circle of friends are unfamiliar with Metheny, when I put on one of his albums they invariably say, "this is GREAT music...who is that?" (including my 70-year old mother). The music appeals to such a wide range of ages and tastes because in so many ways it defies categorization. It's jazz, but without falling into the cheezy "smooth jazz" genre and yet not falling into the traditional jazz category either. The PMG is a group that has really defined its own sound and carved out a unique niche in the world of jazz.
And it's a niche that I love. I think what I like best about the PMG in general, aside from the beauty of the music and the obvious talent of the musicians (these are guys who take their craft extremely seriously), is that it's just plain interesting music...never boring. I also like the fact that the group departs occassionally from the 4/4 rut and ventures out into some unusual time signatures, always navigating them effortlessly and grooving them fluently, led by Paul Wertico's amazing abilities...particularly his cymbal work.
I can highly recommend this album to PMG lovers and newbies alike. You won't be disappointed.
On the contrary...the new mastering emphasizes the upright/electric bass guitar and bass drum and gives it consistent authority. The layered recording exhibits a more distinct and defined sound of each instrument.
The background strings seem to have been brought forward in the mix as well. When Pat plays in the highest of octaves..the remaster sounds less "screechy"...for lack of a better adjective.
The first pressing seemed to be a bit lacking in the mid-range frequencies-giving it a sterile sound.On the whole, the recording now has a fuller mid-range..making it feel warmer now.
No bonus tracks or bonus liner notes, but no worries...the music is all I need!
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Non potrei dare che five stars
I cannot fault any track from this Pat Metheny Group.
This is the pure work of a genius.