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The Orchestrion Project
''The Orchestrion Project'' is an album by American guitarist Pat Metheny released as a double CD in early 2013 on the Nonesuch label following the release of a concert video with the same name in 2012. The album was recorded on tour following '' Orchestrion'', Metheny's album from 2010 which used orchestrionic instruments. Reception The album received generally favorable reviews, with Metacritic giving it a score of 83% from 5 reviews. AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, and in its review Thom Jurek said, "While this album's predecessor evidenced his accomplishment in the instrument's creation and operation, ''The Orchestrion Project'' reveals that Metheny's possibilities with it have only been tapped". Dave Gelly of ''The Observer'' said, "I have never heard anything quite like it".Gelly, D.Pat Metheny: ''The Orchestrion Project'' Review The Observer, February 10, 2013 BBC Music's Peter Marsh was less impressed stating "The Orchestrion is impressive when seen in action. But Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Metheny
Patrick Bruce Metheny ( ; born August 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He is the leader of the Pat Metheny Group and is also involved in duets, solo works, and other side projects. His style incorporates elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, latin jazz, and jazz fusion. Metheny has three gold albums and 20 Grammy Awards and is the only person to win Grammys in 10 categories. He is the younger brother of jazz flugelhornist Mike Metheny. Biography Early years and education Metheny was born in Lee's Summit, Missouri. His father Dave played trumpet, his mother Lois sang, and his maternal grandfather Delmar was a professional trumpeter. Metheny's first instrument was trumpet, which he was taught by his brother, Mike. His brother, father, and grandfather played trios together at home. His parents were fans of Glenn Miller and swing music. They took Metheny to concerts to hear Clark Terry and Doc Severinsen, but they had little respect for guitar. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
