Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. Pat metheny download full list jazz album pat metheny tap. Orchestrion is a solo album in the truest sense of the word, with metheny the only human player, and the only. The focus of the performance is the orchestrion suite, a work written specifically for this combination and debuted on pat methenys orchestrion album released earlier in 2010. Bass, guitar, percussion, piano sheet music book by pat metheny. Metheny designed and plays one here thanks to a commissioned group of inventors, advanced solenoid switch technology, and pneumatics. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing pat metheny. By don heckman pat methenys orchestrion tour arrived at disney hall monday night. So, im still a fan but ones heroes shouldnt be above criticism. Metheny has already published plenty of information about this unique project at his website, but it still doesnt get to the real heart of the matter. Perhaps reading about the project beforehand influences the mood of the listener, one finds oneself analysing the mechanics rather than enjoying the music for its own sake despite the fact that the track orchestrion has much of the epic sweep and drama of much of methenys best loved work. Listen to your favorite songs from orchestrion by pat metheny now.
The same stuff weve always expected of him on albums like still life talking and secret story. Pat metheny download full list jazz album pat metheny. The orchestrion project, the groundbreaking solo endeavor from one of the most innovative. Just before christmas, i posted about the sleeve art for guitarist, composer and sibelius user pat methenys new album, orchestrion, which features a sibelius 6 box lurking amidst the huge variety of musical instruments that cram the picture. This was recorded in the same vacant church space as the original. Well, orchestrion was released on january 26th, and ive had the chance to give it several listenings and separate the coolness of the technical. With orchestrion, metheny redefines the concept of the solo album.
Apr 25, 2019 pat methenys setup for his orchestrion tour looked like a cross between a ransacked orchestra pit and an elaborate stage show from the excessive 70s. The only flaw i can see there is that it isnt as strong rhythmically as his pat metheny group releases because there isnt a rhythm. Performing with the orchestrion is a primary motivation behind the endeavor. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Brooklyn, new york dozens of robotic band members will join jazz guitarist pat metheny on his next international tour. Pat metheny romero lubambo, special guest worldrenowned guitaristcomposer and 17time grammy winner pat metheny moves from brilliant improvisations to a new technology for acoustically driven solo ensemble music he dubs orchestrionics. The orchestrion project by pat metheny on amazon music. As skilled a composer as he is a guitarist, orchestrion proves pat metheny is still at the height of his game. You can buy latest album the orchestrion project cd1 2012 pat metheny. Listen free to pat metheny the orchestrion project unity village, orchestrion and more. Pat metheny the orchestrion project 2012 the movie. For his latest album, guitarist pat metheny assembled an entire automated orchestra to back him.
Aug 14, 20 the orchestrion project was filmed at the former st elias church in greenpoint, brooklyn in november 2010. As the title may suggest, this is more than the quartet or trio style of jazz that some might be used to. And one couldnt have asked for a more amiable setting than frank gehrys architecturally unique performance space. Some of the latest advances in electronic music technology have been geared towards acoustic music played by robots. Pat metheny s orchestrion thanks for the thread, i absolutely love the concept and most importantly the sound and music of the final product. The orchestrion project was recorded following methenys world tour with the instrument, wherein he discovered more about the instrument and its capabilities for group interplay in a solo setting. 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. Orchestrion was released in 2010, a fivetrack album composed to allow the jazz virtuoso to explore his lifelong fascination with player pianos and other early automated. Pat metheny orchestrion by pat metheny sheet music for. 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. The video and all of the machinery were quite cool, but what really matters is the final product. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The orchestrion project, the forthcoming theatrical 3d film of jazz legened pat methenys latest solo outing with his mechanical orchestra. The making of pat methenys orchestrion scoring notes.
On the other hand i wont be at the barbican when he reveals the orchestrion project in all its glory on february 10th. After a string of latininfluenced, synthheavy hits that filled concert halls, he released zero tolerance for silence, an album featuring forty minutes. Here you can buy and download music mp3 pat metheny. Pat metheny the orchestrion project compilation youtube.
Pat methenys orchestrion thanks for the thread, i absolutely love the concept and most importantly the sound and music of the final product. Pat metheny is a musician who has always kept one eye on the march of. In 2010, 20time grammy award winner pat metheny took his musical exploration to a new territory with his orchestrion, a computer controlled. The jazz guitarist, filmed performing with his peculiar and wondrous orchestrion, a kind. Sep 12, 2012 the orchestrion project out october 9 eagle rock entertainment has announced the release of pat metheny. Pat metheny has been working with the orchestrion for some while now, along with a team of technicians, instrument makers and programmers. The orchestrion project by pat metheny on amazon music unlimited. The orchestrion project, the forthcoming theatrical 3d film of jazz legened pat methenys latest solo outing with his mechanical orchestra the orchestrion is an assemblage of computercontrolled acoustic instruments, all driven from methenys. After releasing the orchestrion record, metheny and his band hit the road, playing over 100 concerts around the world, culminating with the recording of the orchestrion project in brooklyn, ny. For those late to the game, the orchestrion is based on the elaborate, centuryold contraptions of the same name that functioned like player pianos, reading music on a roll of paper that triggered different instruments. Download pat metheny mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Orchestrion an excerpt from the orchestrion project.
Pat metheny is one of the most bipolar of modern musicians, jumping from gentle crossover jazz with smooth synthesizers to wild free jazz explorations. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Listen to your favorite songs from the orchestrion project by pat metheny now. Check out the orchestrion project by pat metheny on amazon music. Patmethprojectblu the orchestrion project was filmed by grammy and. It is refreshing then to discuss technology and music and technology in music in reference to pat methenys orchestrion and its companion piece the orchestrion project. 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. That video was very nice, pat is very well spoken and good at describing the idea and the project. Grammy awardwinning composerguitarist pat methenys orchestrion may turn out to be his most talkedabout, arguedover undertaking. Pat metheny the orchestrion project 2012, 3d, bluray discogs.
Jan 19, 2010 the first question that has likely crossed the minds of many whove heard about guitarist pat metheny s orchestrion is. The orchestrion itself is an assemblage of computeroperated acoustic instruments, all controlled by methenys guitar. Based on a childhood fascination with his grandfathers player piano, metheny commissioned new inventors to build an exciting array of acoustic mechanical musical instruments capable of responding to his touch on the guitar, resulting in a completely unique approach to solo performance. Orchestrion is a studio album by jazz guitarist pat metheny that was released by nonesuch records on january 26, 2010 methenys 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. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. A few weeks ago i posted a video of pat metheny announcing his orchestrion project. It features pat metheny on guitar performing with the orchestrion, a vast collection of. 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. This recording showcases the full evolution of the orchestrion as documented at the tail end of a sprawling world tour and will be available on. It features pat metheny on guitar performing the orchestrion suite as well as other tracks from across his career. Metheny, pat the orchestrion project 2 x dvds mega blowout. The album was recorded on tour following orchestrion, metheny s album from 2010 which used orchestrionic instruments. Provided to youtube by nonesuch spirit of the air pat metheny orchestrion.
The focus of the performance is the orchestrion suite, a work written specifically for this combination and debuted on pat metheny s orchestrion album released earlier in 2010. Methenys orchestrion project is both an album just released and a concert tour of europe and the u. With this project pat metheny has created a whole new way to make music. The set includes pianos, marimba, vibraphone, orchestra bells, basses. The orchestrion project, an album by pat metheny on spotify. 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. An impressive list of inventors was commissioned to build the instruments and realise the project eric singer and lemur league of electronic musical urban robots, ken caulkins and personnel at ragtime, mark herbert, cyril vance, and. The orchestrion project was filmed at the former st elias church in greenpoint, brooklyn in november 2010. The epk for the album features pat metheny giving a personal tour of the orchestrion and showing how it works. The stage was filled with the orchestrions clusters and stacks of instruments from a grand piano, marimbas and acoustic guitars to cymbals, percussion and. Well, the films come to bluray and not just in dolby truehd 7. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Robot band backs pat metheny on orchestrion tour wired. The album was recorded on tour following orchestrion, methenys.
Orchestrion by pat metheny on amazon music unlimited. The orchestrion project nonesuch records mp3 downloads. The orchestrion project, the groundbreaking solo endeavor from one of. It features pat metheny on guitar performing with the orchestrion, a vast collection of mechanical instruments that surround pat metheny in this atmospheric setting. Oct 19, 2012 back in june we got to check out the premiere of guitar legend pat methenys unique new concert film, the orchestrion project, featuring pat performing solo with an orchestra of robots, captured in glorious 7. Pat methenys setup for his orchestrion tour looked like a cross between a ransacked orchestra pit and an elaborate stage show from the excessive 70s. Listen online 9 songs from unity band 2012 pat metheny. Listen to the orchestrion project by pat metheny on deezer. 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 first question that has likely crossed the minds of many whove heard about guitarist pat methenys orchestrion is.
Brazilian guitarist lubambo joins for a special collaboration. Apr 16, 2010 metheny s orchestrion project is both an album just released and a concert tour of europe and the u. He is indeed the only live musician on this recording, but its the opposite of, say, his 2003 one quiet night, in which metheny hunkered. If you look really closely you can see pat himself at the lefthand side, hiding behind his guitar. Jan 22, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from orchestrion by pat metheny now. Happily, i find methenys 2010 offering orchestrion to be an album that has enough going on for it to jump out of the background. Orchestrion is a solo album in the truest sense of the word, with. Dec 25, 2012 a mad assemblage of robotic instruments. Happily, i find metheny s 2010 offering orchestrion to be an album that has enough going on for it to jump out of the background. Back in june we got to check out the premiere of guitar legend pat methenys unique new concert film, the orchestrion project, featuring pat performing solo with an orchestra of robots, captured in glorious 7. Jan 14, 2010 pat metheny sueno con mexico from pat metheny. Metheny, pat the orchestrion project 2 x dvds mega. 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. 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.