For me, music that tends to freeze time also tends to be sparse. “Icefire” has that, with the chiming arpeggios, artificial harmonics, and plenty of space. This track reminds me of what Pat did at the opening of “Phase Dance.” You May Also Like: Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: ShowsRead More

It seems like everywhere I look these days, there are new articles mashing up the related themes of the demise of the record business with the (so-called) evil of the new streaming services. You May Also Like: Ben Craven on streaming’s impact, working with Captain Kirk, and his terrific newRead More

I’ve never spent any time at all researching George Crumb’s “Black Angels.” To me, it’s always been this thing I like to play late at night, listening with headphones with the lights off. You May Also Like: Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber – ‘Angels Over Oakanda’ (2021) Bad Company –Read More

You wouldn’t think that there’d be a connection between Bruce Springsteen and The Tubes but there is. In my head, at least. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

A year after his auspicious debut, Pat Metheny returned to the ECM label with a lineup that’s very close to what would become the first incarnation of the Pat Metheny Group. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen Pat Metheny, May 16, 2019: ShowsRead More

So my friend Bob says to me, “You ever accidentally buy an album that you already owned?” Yes! You May Also Like: Richard Turgeon, “Powder Keg” (2020): One Track Mind Jack Bruce and Robin Trower found new success with old sounds on Seven Moons Art Pepper – ‘Smack Up’ (1960;Read More

Many years ago, I decided that I wouldn’t have any children. Actually, that’s not quite right. You May Also Like: Reevaluating Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle’

Bright Size Life concludes with Pat finally tipping his hand on his love for Ornette Coleman. You May Also Like: ‘Bright Size Life’ Gave Early Definition to Pat Metheny’s Incredible Career Why You Should Give Pat Metheny’s ‘Rejoicing’ Another Listen The Knack – ‘Round Trip’ (1981): Forgotten Series

Being completely disconnected from the usual source of new pop music (read: radio), I was completely unaware of Daft Punk’s huge hit single “Get Lucky.” You May Also Like: No related posts.

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