Pat Metheny Group

Just recently decided to learn more about Pat Metheny's music. I'm a big fan of Steve Reich and his 'Electric Counterpoint' has long been one of my favorite works. But I somehow failed to follow through on Pat Metheny as a guitarist. I bought this as a result of the previous review and have yet to stop listening to it. The landscapes of 'San Lorenzo' remind me of the instrumentals on Van Morrison's 'Beautiful Vision' - lustrous and evocative. There is something quite gorgeous about this whole album. It is hypnotic and beautiful with quite amazing phrasing from Metheny and Mays. Music to get totally lost in. There are so many exquisite 'moments' - a few bars here and there which are heart-stopping - and an overall life affirming feel that makes you glad to be breathing.

Ok but not as good as the original vinyl lp.

A fine album as always.

Pat Metheny has been playing for over 30 years and is very prolific and innovative; a master of the Jazz Guitar.

... this is one of, if not THE, greatest fusion album(s) ever made. It's just so lyical, exhillerating and breathtaking in it's immotional impact.There are parts that bring tears to my eyes everytime I play it (for all the right reasons!!!) just listen to 'April wind'(there's a series of chord progressions that lead from one theme into another which makes my heart ache) to see what I mean.And how do they actually play 'Lone Jack'? It's absolutely note perfect and yet played at three million miles an hour (remminiscent of Mahavishnu's 'The Inner Mounting Flame' album - stunning!If you are into fusion, or have gotten into Metheny's more recent albums, you must get this. It's Metheny at his absolute best, everything he's done since pales in it's shadow.

I like much of Pat Metheny's music and have many of his albums but if I had to select one as a favourite, then this is it. It has great melodies, great improvisation and a generally upbeat and happy feel. It's one of the few "Jazz" albums you can put on in mixed company and get appreciative comments. There's no duff tracks nor any to break the mood, and it doesnt resort to blandness or cliches. One for the desert island, especially if there's a great bunch of friends and a barbie going!

Great recording bought for a tiny fraction of the cost from a music store in Central Krakow.

I can't add anything to what the other five star reviewers say except to agree. There are Metheney albums to buy, albums to avoid and a few you shouldn't live without. This is in the last category. Totally accessible.

Non è solo il titolo della mia recensione, è una constatazione! Partendo dall'idea che Travels è per me il disco più bello di PM, sono andato alla ricerca delle sue fonti, le origini. In effetti PMG, American Garage, Offramp e As Falls Wichita sono stati probabilmente i lavori che più di tutti hanno contribuito all'affermarsi del suono Metheny nel campo del contemporary jazz. San Lorenzo, Phase Dance, Jaco .. ed il sogno comincia .. ecco aprirsi di fronte a Voi scenari spettacolari .. un volo fra le guglie del Grand Canyon o sui verdissimi campi di grano del Missouri ... chissà! Molto raccomandato! P.S. = per dovere recensorio segnalo un piccolo neo della registrazione: un "click" indesiderato a sx, +/- a 4'43" di Jaco (3 traccia). Trattasi come detto di difetto di registrazione, in quanto ne ho verificato la presenza anche sulle copie del brano (sia Cd che vinile) presenti su Youtube.

I had already bought this particular album on CD, and realizing how great the music and recording are, I ended up buyingit on vinyl, which made listening to my favourite PM album even better.

Capolavoro della prima era metheniana. Bellissimo,altissimi livelli di sintesi e tecnica musicale,un disco che tutti i musicisti dovrebbero avere. Amazon sempre inattaccabile,consegna prima del previsto.

Lavoro molto interessante del giovanissimo Pat Metheny.Qualità di registrazione con audio pessimo.Consiglio l'acquisto di altro formato ...magari in cd.

Aus meiner Sicht eine der besten Platten der PMG.Die 180 g Version klingt auf meinem LP12/Ittok/Adict tatsächlich besser als die ältere Version, was den Hörgenuss der musikalischen Qualität steigert.Die INvestition hat sich gelohnt.