The orchestrion project is an album by american guitarist pat metheny released as a double cd in early 20 on the nonesuch label following the release of a. The orchestrion project is the soundtrack to a film made in the vacant brooklyn church where metheny rehearsed with his machines. By contrast, methenys work seems wildly more ambitious. The album was recorded on tour following orchestrion, methenys. His style incorporates elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, latin jazz, and jazz fusion. The orchestrion project by pat metheny, released in 20 on nonesuch records. As impressive as orchestrion is as an album, its in the live arena where the project really comes into its own. Apr 03, 20 all things considered for april 3, 20 hear the all things considered program for april 3. Listen free to pat metheny the orchestrion project unity village, orchestrion and more. The orchestrion project 20 pat metheny high quality. After releasing the orchestrion record, metheny and his.
This project represents a recently developed conceptual direction for me that involves the merging of an idea from the late 19th and early 20thcenturies with the technologies of today to create an. Pat metheny has earned the chance to play in nearly every existing context that a jazz musician could imagine traditional quartets. See more ideas about pat metheny, jazz and album covers. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Pat metheny download full list jazz album pat metheny tap. The orchestrion project which comes to london for one gig on 10 february is methenys most ambitious experiment.
The orchestrion project, an album by pat metheny on spotify. Check out the orchestrion project by pat metheny on amazon music. Last year he released a dvd of the project which i enjoyed, and now we get the full set of music from the dvd. Jan, 2010 pat describes his latest musical project orchestrion.
Metheny designed and plays one here thanks to a commissioned group of inventors, advanced solenoid switch technology, and pneumatics. You can buy latest album the orchestrion project cd1 2012 pat metheny. The orchestrion project by pat metheny on amazon music unlimited. Methenys orchestrionics were built by eric singer and the league of electronic musical urban robots, ken caulkins at ragtime west, mark herbert.
Check out orchestrion by pat metheny on amazon music. The orchestrion project by pat metheny on amazon music. Hes come close to his aim of making this album more than a curiosity, but the real impact can surely only come from seeing his orchestrion in action. It features pat metheny on guitar performing with the orchestrion, a vast collection of. Orchestrion an excerpt from the orchestrion project. Find highquality pat metheny stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Pat methenyjazz musicalbum coverscover artitunessongsfilmnewsalbums. Right at the beginning i should make it clear that ive been a huge pat metheny fan for some thirty plus years now.
Pat metheny s orchestrion refers to a 19th century hybrid musical instrument of the same name that contained usually a wind orchestra, various percussion instruments, and sometimes a piano played by a pinned cylinder or a music roll like a player piano. Jazz guitar innovator pat metheny first appeared in the mid70s as a prodigy in. On the may 29th mcgill university graduation ceremony for music, a doctor of music. Robot band backs pat metheny on orchestrion tour wired. The orchestrion is a mechanically controlled mini orchestra that was designed by pat metheny and controlled by his touch on the guitar. Orchestrion is typically classy and technologically innovative but there remains a. From his guitar, he controls a vast assemblage of musical odds. Download pat metheny unity band guitar recorded version guitar recorded versions pdf online. The orchestrion project is a leap into new territory. Day trip 2008 quartet 2007 you may also like see all. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Orchestrion is a studio album by jazz guitarist pat metheny that was released by nonesuch records on january 26, 2010. On the other hand i wont be at the barbican when he reveals the orchestrion project in all its glory on february 10th. Pat describes his latest musical project orchestrion. But i didnt really like the way the show was organized. Aug 14, 20 the orchestrion project was filmed at the former st elias church in greenpoint, brooklyn in november 2010. This project represents a recently developed conceptual direction for me that involves the merging of an idea from the late 19th and early 20thcenturies with the technologies of today to create an openended platform for musical invention and performance. The orchestrion project was recorded following metheny s world tour with the instrument, wherein he discovered more about the instrument and its capabilities for group interplay in a solo setting.
The orchestrion project available on cd from nonesuch records on january 29, 20. Feb 09, 20 t he orchestrion is a mechanical orchestra, dating back to the early 19th century, which metheny has reinvented for the digital age. Orchestrion by pat metheny on amazon music unlimited. Also available in itunes more by pat metheny see all. Listen to your favorite songs from orchestrion by pat metheny now. The jazz guitarist performs his orchestration suite with an assemblage of mechanical instruments.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Metheny based his orchestrion on his childhood fascination for his grandfathers player piano. The orchestrion itself is an assemblage of computeroperated acoustic instruments, all controlled by methenys guitar. Skip to the main navigation skip to the main content skip to search skip to footer skip to the main content back to the top. Find the best place to download latest songs by pat metheny. Jazz guitarist pat metheny recently revived the idea of automated.
One could ask where is the line crossing into overmilking a project, and it is a valid question i will address later. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. It was the first time ive seen him live, so i can not really compare with other type of performances. Pat metheny download full list jazz album pat metheny. Well ive seen pat metheny orchestrion last friday evening. After all, hes composed, played and improvised every sound that you hear. Listen to your favorite songs from the orchestrion project by pat metheny now. Metheny, pat the orchestrion project 2 x dvds mega blowout. The orchestrion project is an album by american guitarist pat metheny released as a double cd in early 20 on the nonesuch label following the release of a concert video with the same name in 2012.
He is indeed the only live musician on this recording, but its the opposite of, say, his 2003 one quiet night, in which metheny. Download hungama music app to get access to unlimited free songs, free movies, latest music videos, online. The film is being released in theatres on october 3rd, 2012. On past tours, he downloaded showtimes weeds and californication. Pat metheny the orchestrion project releases discogs. With the orchestrion project eagle eye media, 2012, pat metheny provided a detailed visual look into the workings of the guitarists complex, custombuilt conglomeration of instrumentstriggered by pneumatics, solenoids and computer programsthat took this orchestral successor to the player piano the first known version being the panharmonicon, in 1805 not just into a new century, but. I hope its no spoiler, otherwise dont read the below. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Pat metheny has been working with the orchestrion for some while now, along with a team of technicians, instrument makers and programmers. With orchestrion, metheny redefines the concept of the solo album. Listen online 9 songs from unity band 2012 pat metheny.
Pat metheny style daniel nodari guitar gr 55 guitar synthesizer. Pat methenys orchestrion among music composers, theres always been a desire to hear their works performed exactly as conceived. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. The orchestrion project was filmed at the former st elias church in greenpoint, brooklyn in november 2010. With the orchestrion project eagle eye media, 2012, pat metheny provided a detailed visual look into the workings of the guitarists complex, custombuilt conglomeration of instrumentstriggered by pneumatics, solenoids and computer programsthat took this orchestral successor to the player piano the first known version being the. The orchestrion project by pat metheny on apple music.
Methenys orchestrion project is both an album just released and a. February 20, 2020 pat metheny from this place 2020 may 6, 2016 pat metheny the unity sessions 2016 may 22, 20 pat metheny tap the book of angels vol. Here you can buy and download music mp3 pat metheny. Mar 28, 20 last year he released a dvd of the project which i enjoyed, and now we get the full set of music from the dvd.
Jan 22, 2010 check out orchestrion by pat metheny on amazon music. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Orchestrion is an unprecedented work of jazz which has my personal appreciation for pat methenys output deepen even further. The orchestrion project 2cd 20 nonesuch records in 2010, 19time grammy award winner pat metheny took his musical exploration to a new territory with his orchestrion, a computer controlled miniorchestra capable of responding to his touch on guitar. Pat metheny the orchestrion project 20, cd discogs. Orchestrion is a studio album by jazz guitarist pat metheny that was released by nonesuch records on january 26, 2010 metheny s orchestrionics were built by eric singer and the league of electronic musical urban robots, ken caulkins at ragtime west, mark herbert, cyril lance, and peterson electromusical products. He recorded it following the tour in support of the original album, interspersing the entire suite with versions of a few metheny standards, a brief ornette coleman tune and two improvisations. Pat metheny receives doctor of music honorary degree from mcgill university. Despite some shortcomings orchestrion is pat metheny to the core. On the may 29th mcgill university graduation ceremony for music, a doctor of music, honoris causa was conferred on pat metheny. Pat metheny the orchestrion project eagle eye media 2012 when guitarist pat metheny released orchestrion nonesuch in 2010, it almost immediately became one of his most controversial recordings since zero tolerance for silence warner bros.
Metheny has three gold albums and 20 grammy awards and is. Dec 25, 2012 seeing the orchestrion project as a visual experience definitely gives you a better sense of what pat metheny was daydreaming about when he cooked up this bizarre, rather wondrous idea. Metheny, pat the orchestrion project 2 x dvds mega. Pat methenys orchestrion refers to a 19th century hybrid musical instrument of the same name that contained usually a wind orchestra, various percussion instruments, and sometimes a piano played by a pinned cylinder or a music roll like a player piano. It features pat metheny on guitar performing with the orchestrion, a vast collection of mechanical instruments that surround pat metheny in this atmospheric setting. Pat metheny has earned the chance to play in nearly every existing context that a jazz musician could imagine. The album was recorded on tour following orchestrion, metheny s album from 2010 which used orchestrionic instruments. This was recorded in the same vacant church space as the original. Jazz guitarist pat metheny and his concert film orchestrion opens in theaters wednesday. Grammy awardwinning composerguitarist pat methenys orchestrion may turn out to be his most talkedabout, arguedover undertaking. So, im still a fan but ones heroes shouldnt be above criticism. Now, a 3d concert of the album, the orchestrion project, opens in a. All things considered for april 3, 20 hear the all things considered program for april 3. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki.
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