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About The Music

by Pat Metheny

Guitarist Pat Metheny talks about his recorded works, guitars and more on this up close and personal series.

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Episodes

  1. Kin (←→) - Part 7

    Pat breaks down the track "We Go On" from KIN.

  2. Kin (←→) - Part 4

    Pat Metheny Unity Group: "On Day One" Commentary

  3. Kin (←→) - Part 5

    Pat Metheny Unity Group" "Rise Up" Commentary

  4. Kin (←→) - Part 6

    Pat Metheny Unity Group" "KIN" Commentary

  5. Kin (←→) - Part 3

    Pat talks about the title & symbol for KIN.

  6. Kin (←→) - Part 2

    Pat discusses the composing process for KIN.

  7. Kin (←→) - Part 1

    Pat talks about the Unity Group and the recording Kin.

  8. Pat Metheny Unity Band

    Pat breaks down the Unity Band.

  9. Jim Hall and Pat Metheny

    Pat and guitar legend Jim Hall discuss their duet recording.

  10. Trio 99->00

    Pat, Larry Grenadier & Bill Stewart discuss the experience of playing and recording together as a trio.

  11. What's It All About

    Pat talks about the genesis of the solo work: What's It All About.

  12. Orchestrion

    Pat talks about the Orchestrion project.

  13. Estupenda Graca - Commentary

    Pat talks about the track Estupenda Graca

  14. It's For You - Commentary

    Pat and Lyle comment on the track It's For You.

  15. September Fifteenth - Commentary

    Pat and Lyle comment on the track September Fifteenth.

  16. Ozark - Commentary

    Pat and Lyle comment on the track Ozark.

  17. As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls - Commentary

    Pat and Lyle comment on the track: As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls

  18. Walter L - Commentary

    Pat and Gary comment on the track "Walter L" from the Quartet Live recording.

  19. Quartet Live

    Pat and Gary discuss their musical union and the album, Quartet Live.

  20. Day Trip - Commentary

    Pat, Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez discuss their album Day Trip.

  21. A Night Away - Track Commentary

    Metheny Mehldau Quartet Exclusive!

  22. Secret Story Album Commentary

    Pat takes us on a special musical tour through the original album sequence.

  23. Secret Story Collectors Edition

    Pat discusses re-releasing one of his best selling albums.

  24. Metheny Mehldau Quartet

    Pat and Brad are joined by Larry Grenadier and Jeff Ballard as they discuss their work Metheny Mehldau Quartet.

  25. Metheny Mehldau

    Pat and pianist Brad Mehldau discuss their album Metheny Mehldau.

  26. Quartet

    Pat shares the story of this organic work.

  27. We Live Here

    The most upbeat group album is discussed.

  28. Letter From Home

    Pat revisits the classic recording.

  29. The Road To You

    Pat talks about the group's second live recording.

  30. Still Life (talking)

    The story behind one of the group's most popular albums.

  31. Song X

    Pat reflects on the classic session and recording with Ornette Coleman.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Guitarist Pat Metheny talks about his recorded works, guitars and more on this up close and personal series.

HOSTED BY

Pat Metheny

Produced by Joseph Vella

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Guitarist Pat Metheny talks about his recorded works, guitars and more on this up close and personal series.

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