As Director of LEMUR, the group who created most of the instruments for the Orchestrion, I was thrilled to be a part of this project. If you want to hear more work on LEMUR's instruments, check out LEMUR's other videos (Google us...can't post URL)
Any 'thumbs down' to Mr. Pat Metheny has never stretched their ears beyond chopsticks. Unbelievable how anyone could refuse the artistry of this man. Even if his style is not your preference, you've got to respect the technique and discipline to accomplish what he has done. And his Orchestrion music I believe will be his finest legacy after he's gone. And there will never be another to touch his sweet artistry and tonality.
I agree, I looked up Pat once on CZcams and I watched the opening of the Way Up (and before that I really didn't care about jazz) and completely redefined jazz to me and now he is my favourite :)
Almost ironic that in the age of live rave concerts and shows like Broadway that have taped music, The self appointed unity leader of jazz would not use live musicians, Mister Metheny likes to call others dumb.
"Even if his style is not your preference, you've got to respect the technique and discipline to accomplish what he has done." Yes, and that doesn't mean that they have to like the video as acknowledgement. Those two things are not tightly coupled events.
Pat is a rare gift to mankind; to humanity. His work ethic, selfless dedication to perfection and the fact that he shares his gift with the entire world by touring extensively, touching so many. Thank you, Pat for all of the great memories thus far. Priceless. ❤ 🎶
I saw him in concert last night. Here is my review: "Bizzare, Awesome, Genius, Brilliant - I loved it!" Don't miss this solo concert,! you may never get a chance to see something like this again. A genius like Pat only comes around every century or so.
As a former concert piano tuner (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) and having rebuilt more than a few players and reproducers, and helped even with a few Orchestrion and nichelodeons - I'm BLOWN AWAY - Pat, WOW, WOW!!!!!
The title track to this album (first song being played) Orchestrion is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. As a composition it is absolutely gorgeous and Pat wrote it with the "robot" orchestra in mind. It gets stuck in my head so easily and I love it when it does :)
I saw Pat in Baden-Baden, Germany yesterday night 2 3/4 hours nearly non-stop Playing. It was amazing! amazing! amazing! A very special and unforgetable event. I was sitting in the middle of the first row - right in front of this great orchestrion and artist. Thanx to my wife - it was a present from her.
I saw him at the Detroit Jazz festival a few years ago and was totally blown away. That wall of machines interacting with him was really something to see. Never will forget it.
I love this!!!! Just can’t imagine touring with all this!?! Must take hours just to set up... my brother-in-law is a drummer and saw what he goes through to set up before a gig... Pat is definitely a musical genius!! Love him !🥰😘
Really happy I saw Pat on his Orchestrion Tour. A lot of PMG fans sat out this tour; a big mistake. To experience it now watch the Orchestrion Bluray with its incredible 7.1 Dolby TrueHD audio, and if you can catch Pat touring with the Unity Group right now! Just saw him @ Austin City Limits. The Unity Group is really stellar. They are in Europe now, and have some shows in US late summer '14.
I am so impressed not only by Pat's music but also by the sheer amount of work he must put into his projects. I hope Pat brought a lot of roadies for his tour....
I couldnt agree more. I feel lucky too. I am pleased to have witnessed such an amazing performer share some more incredible music with a great audience last night at The Barbican. This guy is definitely a one off, and a genius. And another thing, if there is ever a reason for getting a HD Plasma, bluray player and a 7Ch surround system, then the Bluray of The Way Up is surely it. I have never tired of hearing his complete works since I first heard him in 1979...and I doubt that I ever will.
I'm floored here, wow. I had no idea of this level of orchestion. It's just so amazing, I can't even understand the thumbs down. Even if the music was not appreciated, the technology behind it's mind boggling! Pat Metheny makes it look easy, but goes along with his greatness as a performer. Super great post, and video!
Jamming with your soul... in the machine. Now That's spiritual! Pat, you continue to explore. Continue to amaze. Continue to extend the continuity of *being* --with time... in space.
Once again, PM proves to the world that he is the most consumate forward thinking musician (forget guitar, forget jazz) on the planet, we are truly blessed to have him.
The Orchestrion is basically the world's largest, most complex stomp box. Pat Metheny isn't trying to put other musicians out of work. He's just exploring how technology expands what one musician can do. While the results are interesting, creative and musical, it would be even more interesting to see him continue playing with other musicians. The development of musical ideas through human interaction ultimately offers more than one person interacting with technology.
After hearing some snippets, I think I'll be buying this album. As a music lover, but also a geek, I think the marriage of art and machinery here is very interesting. The most important thing is that the music is good to listen to. It's easy to lose sight of how important that is in the debate about machines and music. The bottom line for me is that I like what I'm hearing. How it was realised is interesting, but secondary to the actual enjoyment of the product.
Pat Metheny grazie perchè la tua musica riesce a trasmettermi ciò che ho bisogno....ragazzii non ne capitano + come lui, godiamocelo finchè c'è!!!! grazie per ieri sera a bolzano!!! vivere per credere...
When he made this announcement about this project. He told his fellow musicians that he was going to work with robots .They didn't quite get it.And then once he showed them their thoughts were oh this is Pat ..I get it .I saw this show and it was awesome.
I've been to an concert in Warsaw yesterday. I just want to say: WOW. He's a f***** prodigy.Thank u Pat for an amazing performance. It was really epic!
Je vous suis depuis le début. Chaque période est une richesse et un épanouissement. L'audace et le défi sont un moteur qui fait évoluer votre musique. Je trouve que depuis tant de temps, la musique classique n'évolue plus, alors qu'elle est bien antérieure à celle que vous jouez. Mais qui a-t-il de remarquable après Ravel, Schostakovitch, Elgar ou john Williams.. Vous savez nous étonner. Mon plus grand souhait serait de vous rencontrer pour me baigner un instant dans votre univers musical. merci
As Director of LEMUR, the group who created most of the instruments for the Orchestrion, I was thrilled to be a part of this project. If you want to hear more work on LEMUR's instruments, check out LEMUR's other videos (Google us...can't post URL)
The Pat Machine-y Group
Any 'thumbs down' to Mr. Pat Metheny has never stretched their ears beyond chopsticks. Unbelievable how anyone could refuse the artistry of this man. Even if his style is not your preference, you've got to respect the technique and discipline to accomplish what he has done. And his Orchestrion music I believe will be his finest legacy after he's gone. And there will never be another to touch his sweet artistry and tonality.
I agree, I looked up Pat once on CZcams and I watched the opening of the Way Up (and before that I really didn't care about jazz) and completely redefined jazz to me and now he is my favourite :)
Almost ironic that in the age of live rave concerts and shows like Broadway that have taped music, The self appointed unity leader of jazz would not use live musicians, Mister Metheny likes to call others dumb.
"Even if his style is not your preference, you've got to respect the technique and discipline to accomplish what he has done." Yes, and that doesn't mean that they have to like the video as acknowledgement. Those two things are not tightly coupled events.
Pat is a rare gift to mankind; to humanity. His work ethic, selfless dedication to perfection and the fact that he shares his gift with the entire world by touring extensively, touching so many. Thank you, Pat for all of the great memories thus far. Priceless. ❤ 🎶
I saw him in concert last night. Here is my review:
"Bizzare, Awesome, Genius, Brilliant - I loved it!"
Don't miss this solo concert,! you may never get a chance to see something like this again. A genius like Pat only comes around every century or so.
jojo reference? yo?
He's just truly awesome!!!!! One of the greatest guitarists of all time. And a wonderful spirit.
I don't think an average mind could make this masterpiece. Pat is a true genius.
As a former concert piano tuner (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra) and having rebuilt more than a few players and reproducers, and helped even with a few Orchestrion and nichelodeons - I'm BLOWN AWAY - Pat, WOW, WOW!!!!!
when i first saw this guy's hair, i knew immediately that he means business
The title track to this album (first song being played) Orchestrion is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. As a composition it is absolutely gorgeous and Pat wrote it with the "robot" orchestra in mind. It gets stuck in my head so easily and I love it when it does :)
I've been a Pat Metheny fan for many years! He is an Outstanding Musician bar none! I love the way he Expands his Music!
I saw Pat in Baden-Baden, Germany yesterday night 2 3/4 hours nearly non-stop Playing. It was amazing! amazing! amazing! A very special and unforgetable event. I was sitting in the middle of the first row - right in front of this great orchestrion and artist. Thanx to my wife - it was a present from her.
I love it, not only is it automated, it has the Pat Metheny tone and touch to each and every note! Genius
Mind boggling. This is why Pat is one of my favorites!!!
I saw him at the Detroit Jazz festival a few years ago and was totally blown away. That wall of machines interacting with him was really something to see. Never will forget it.
Thank you for the wonderful music
I am on the edge of my seat. The 12th cannot get here FAST ENOUGH!!!!! If his show is anything...ANYTHING like this...I am going to have a STROKE!!!
He never ceases to amaze me. Here is a man who truly embraces his gift.
..........and the concert tonight was wonderful!!
Dear lord
Pat Methany Group is sensational , I really love this man's sound and feel
AGREED!!! Amazing show. I didn't expect too see what I saw.
wao Pat that is amazing, musical and a lot of fun!!!!!
Just when I thought he couldn’t get any more incredible HE goes and out does himself
I am TOTALLY BLOWN away Pat... SO COOL! How did I not hear about this?
My dream of being in the presences of Pat will come true this weekend !!!!!!
Very much enjoyed this music video
Thank you
I love this!!!! Just can’t imagine touring with all this!?! Must take hours just to set up... my brother-in-law is a drummer and saw what he goes through to set up before a gig... Pat is definitely a musical genius!! Love him !🥰😘
Absolutely amazing Pat. I can't wait to see what you have in store for May 10th!
Pat Mentheny is from another planet placed here to make us all muse at what is possible.
Amazing! Pat is always searching...!
Really happy I saw Pat on his Orchestrion Tour. A lot of PMG fans sat out this tour; a big mistake. To experience it now watch the Orchestrion Bluray with its incredible 7.1 Dolby TrueHD audio, and if you can catch Pat touring with the Unity Group right now! Just saw him @ Austin City Limits. The Unity Group is really stellar. They are in Europe now, and have some shows in US late summer '14.
I am so impressed not only by Pat's music but also by the sheer amount of work he must put into his projects.
I hope Pat brought a lot of roadies for his tour....
Awesome! Saw the Orchestrion at the Barbican and it a great experience.
This is great.Mr.Metheny.Peace & Love.
gorgeous!!!
Bloody brilliant!
Now that is amazing. I have got the album and never envisaged the orchestra as seen in this clip. Blew my mind.
love it!
Pat is THE MAN!!!!
My god, unbelieveble!
Fantastic!!!
went to see the show few years ago in louisville ky, it was awesome...
Pat Metheny is such a wonderful musician, and this is a dream come true for any artist who wants to explore the sound universe. If I had the money....
That's Amazing, what beaatuful music as well!
I'm so going to buy this album! Hats off to this brilliant project!
I saw him yesterday in Bremen too. FANTASTIC.
brilliant mind, player, and very intersting person...awsome
Mother of God!.. I haven't seen anything like that before.. .. just thinking how much work for this stuff.. PERFECT GENIUS!
This is amazing!
Pat Metheny. Quality Q in music! Always great.
darn, Pat does it again. He should be voted into the pantheon of Gods so that we may enjoy his music eternally.
I couldnt agree more. I feel lucky too. I am pleased to have witnessed such an amazing performer share some more incredible music with a great audience last night at The Barbican. This guy is definitely a one off, and a genius.
And another thing, if there is ever a reason for getting a HD Plasma, bluray player and a 7Ch surround system, then the Bluray of The Way Up is surely it. I have never tired of hearing his complete works since I first heard him in 1979...and I doubt that I ever will.
Big Pat Your Fan, Hello From Naples
just saw this live, greatest experience ever
AMAZING!!!!!!!
wow! the master does it again. Amazing
Hands down my favourite contemporary jazz artist today!
I'm floored here, wow. I had no idea of this level of orchestion. It's just so amazing, I can't even understand the thumbs down. Even if the music was not appreciated, the technology behind it's mind boggling! Pat Metheny makes it look easy, but goes along with his greatness as a performer. Super great post, and video!
Simply amazing!!!
*****
Seeing him tonight in Brussels! Can't wait to see this live! Second row, too!!!! :-)
Jamming with your soul... in the machine. Now That's spiritual!
Pat, you continue to explore. Continue to amaze. Continue to extend the continuity of *being* --with time... in space.
Once again, PM proves to the world that he is the most consumate forward thinking musician (forget guitar, forget jazz) on the planet, we are truly blessed to have him.
The Orchestrion is basically the world's largest, most complex stomp box. Pat Metheny isn't trying to put other musicians out of work. He's just exploring how technology expands what one musician can do.
While the results are interesting, creative and musical, it would be even more interesting to see him continue playing with other musicians. The development of musical ideas through human interaction ultimately offers more than one person interacting with technology.
one man to one Orchest... the best ever
Simply the best!!!!
Good, I always love his solo guitar albums
Pat is so amazing. What a brilliant career.
I saw this in Detroit...in May 2010 purely scintillating.
This is the coolest thing I have ever seen. Pat Metheny is a musical genius.
Wow, Total Immersion in your own sound! Way cool!
Pat ! Love you !
After hearing some snippets, I think I'll be buying this album. As a music lover, but also a geek, I think the marriage of art and machinery here is very interesting. The most important thing is that the music is good to listen to. It's easy to lose sight of how important that is in the debate about machines and music. The bottom line for me is that I like what I'm hearing. How it was realised is interesting, but secondary to the actual enjoyment of the product.
Pat is just Pat. Music innovator and forever lasting.
BRILLIANT!
Pat Metheny grazie perchè la tua musica riesce a trasmettermi ciò che ho bisogno....ragazzii non ne capitano + come lui, godiamocelo finchè c'è!!!! grazie per ieri sera a bolzano!!! vivere per credere...
Just saw the unity group and the orchestrion tonight, mind-blowing on all fronts.
I am always amazed by Pat Metheny. He is always coming up with new concepts and music.
We need to see more about this
Holy crap!!!! I am getting this album right now!!! Been a fan of Pat ever since I heard Secret Story. I want to see this live!
UN-FREAKIN-BELIEVABLE !!!!!!!
When he made this announcement about this project. He told his fellow musicians that he was going to work with robots .They didn't quite get it.And then once he showed them their thoughts were oh this is Pat ..I get it .I saw this show and it was awesome.
Holy crap! That was amazing and everything I have ever dreamed about as a guitarist. Well done.
I'm almost scared to think of what that cost.
PURE GENIOUS!!!!!!
I've been to an concert in Warsaw yesterday. I just want to say: WOW. He's a f***** prodigy.Thank u Pat for an amazing performance. It was really epic!
An amazing mixture of traditional and new technology.
Great musician, composer and music researcher!
Great man,great plan,and he did IT!!!!!!
Amazing jazz guitarist!!!!
Pat. THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!
Pure Bliss and nostalgic spiritual influences
I saw this in 2010 at the Alys Stephens Center. That was awesome!
Grande Maestro!
saw him yesterday in hamburg =) wonderful =)
...vissuto ieri a Bolzano...incredibile...strepitoso...geniale.
Ti seguo da 20 anni e ancora mi stupisci ed emozioni.
Daigo63
FANTÁSTICO!!!
An astounding harnessing of technology in service of music.
Pat the innovator and genius!
The Name of this wonderful piece of music is "Sueno con Mexico". It is recorded at Pat Methenys CD "Works".
Je vous suis depuis le début. Chaque période est une richesse et un épanouissement. L'audace et le défi sont un moteur qui fait évoluer votre musique. Je trouve que depuis tant de temps, la musique classique n'évolue plus, alors qu'elle est bien antérieure à celle que vous jouez. Mais qui a-t-il de remarquable après Ravel, Schostakovitch, Elgar ou john Williams..
Vous savez nous étonner. Mon plus grand souhait serait de vous rencontrer pour me baigner un instant dans votre univers musical. merci
This is amazing. Animusic in real life!
Pat Metheny is awesome
I saw this on concert last night. During the whole show you just sit there with your jaw open going, OMG, how does this happen???