The Pat Metheny Interviews
(Book). Pat Metheny is one of the most critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and musically significant artists of the last 50 years. He has not only revolutionized his instrument, but also changed the face of jazz itself. In 2007, composer, arranger, and performer Richard Niles wrote and produced a three-part series of in-depth interviews for the BBC titled Pat Metheny Bright Size Life . This book is comprised of these never-before-printed interviews and discussions with Metheny,...
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Pat Metheny is one of the most critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and musically significant artists of the last 50 years. He has not only revolutionized his instrument, but also changed the face of jazz itself. In 2007, composer, arranger, and performer Richard Niles wrote and produced a three-part series of in-depth interviews for the BBC titled Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life. This book is comprised of these never-before-printed interviews and discussions with Metheny, whom Niles has known and worked with since 1974. In this series of intimate, in-depth interviews, Metheny • reveals why he was driven toward music with a stratospheric drive and dedication • uncovers the inner workings of his creative mind, showing step by step how he set and achieved each of his own demanding goals • describes his methodology as a guitarist, improviser, and composer • demonstrates his concepts and methodologies on the guitar. Niles has transcribed these unique musical performances for the book. Some of Metheny's closest colleagues, including Lyle Mays, Gary Burton, Jack DeJohnette, John Patitucci, Metheny's brother Mike, and the late Michael Brecker, have contributed to the book, which also includes numerous photographs and a discography.
Preface ixAcknowledgments xvIntroduction: About Pat Metheny xviiThe InterviewsEarly Years and Influences 1Contributions from Mike Metheny 7Influences-Miles, Wes and the Beatles 17Florida Sunshine 25Gary Burton 27Contributions from Gary Burton 29Bright Size Life 33Lyle Mays 37Contributions from Lyle Mays 39The Pat Metheny Group 41The Geffen Years 53Nonesuch Records 63The Way Up 67Brad Mehldau 69The Pat Metheny Trio 77Michael Brecker's Pilgrimage 79Contributions from John Patitucci 80Communication 83Contributions from Gary Burton 85Dedication/Obsession 87Advice 91Self-Criticism 95Pressure and Preparation 99Marathon Gigging 101Art and Reality-Jazz and Entertainment 105The Ability to Identify 109The Guitar: Metheny's Musical Creativity Applied to the Guitar 113The "Instrument" of the Idea (features music examples) 117The Sound 123Note Worthy (features music examples) 127Taste vs. "Chops" 133Melody 137Contributions from Jack Dejohnette 142Improvisation (features music examples) 143The Future 151Afterword 153Discography 155Index 159
