Pat Metheny - Creating 'MoonDial'

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[@ThomasVogtFreiburg]

the productivity of this man and the depth of his music are unique…-I love this new album!!!

[@duncanfrere2656]

I love hearing Pat talking about his art, his approach to music, to guitar, to composing and recording. His landmark interview with Rick Beato, like this "Creating Moondial" post, is a perfect case in point. There aren't many artists who live their art at the depth and with the commitment that Pat Metheny does. Plus, he pronounces "Missoura" like a home-boy. :-)

[@percyvolnar8010]

I noticed the 'mizzura' enunciation as well. Hes a total 'homeboy'. :)

[@WebVid]

In that terrific two hour conversation with Rick Beato, Pat touches on his somewhat lacking performance in school. With this in mind, I marvel at how incredibly articulate he is. Clearly a musical genius, but in a more general sense, he’s inherently bright. I’m so grateful for Pats’s work over the years, along with what he’s taught me as a listener and appreciator of music.

[@brettgarsed]

The Master.

[@nanoareva83]

another 🦁power!

[@avihonor7217]

pat metheny really is one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. super excited to listen to moondial as ive listened to all the other stuff hes put out + his pat metheny group records. this man is truly an innovator and an idol figure of many generations

[@YoshiTRoN1]

I think he’s one of the greatest guitarists period. Even if you can’t get behind the jazz language, any guitarist or even musician can’t deny how amazing his playing (not even mentioning him as a composer) and technical skill. Not to mention just how unique is sound is

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

​@@YoshiTRoN1I agree. I think he's one of the greatest guitarists period!

[@robhickford9169]

Hey Pat, as long as you keep making new music, I'm gonna keep on buying it.

[@MarekPasieczny]

Once again, Pat proves his artistry and shows what a visionary he is in music. His latest album is a true palette of sonic colors, with incredibly rich harmonies, meticulously refined in every detail. It is a treasure trove of inspiration for every guitarist and composer writing for the guitar. I am grateful to be living in a time when Pat Metheny is creating music. Thank you.

[@physiognomyprofessor3970]

Another living example of how getting a new instrument can inspire someone to new heights. Congratulations on the baritone exploration. I got mine a few years ago and it's definitely expanded my playing.

[@conecaster]

It is not a new guitar.

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

Innovation and genius musicianship

[@The_Frozen_1]

Pat Metheny. The man... The myth... The LEGEND! Ne and PMG are my all time favorites since the early 1980's. I would be honored if I could shake his hand one day. Thank you for being amazing Pat!

[@ZentralratderLuden-qy3he]

Ich habe Pat Metheny mit Lyle Mays das erste Mal 1976 in Hamburg gesehen und gehört am Rothenbaumstudio vom NDR. Die Karten haben damals DM 2,50 gekostet. Ich gerade mal 14 Jahre alt und mit 10 angefangen Gitarre zu spielen. Seit dieser Zeit bin ich ein treuer Fan von PM. Man braucht nur den ersten Akkord hören und weiß es ist PM. Seine Musik ist Teil meines Lebens und verbinde damit die schönsten Erinnerungen. Danke für Deine Musik Pat Metheny.

[@jaysteele7146]

Congratulations Pat it's Beautifully written, and masterfully played!

[@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726]

Pat, many years ago, as a young jazz guitar wannabe, I bought "Bright Size Life" and knew that you had a place in the pantheon, because your sound was instantly identifiable. (My guitar heroes at the time were Joe Pass, George Benson, Larry Carlton, and the three Kings: BB, Albert, and Freddy. I also had many blues harmonica heroes.) Part of it, back then, was your fondness for a certain kind of deep delay/reverb. But you also had a completely unique spidery touch that I only found, a decade later, in Walter "Wolfman" Washington. Championship table tennis players speak reverently about "touch"; you've always had that thing. In the summer of '77, as a 19-year old student in the summer jazz session at Berklee, I went out with the other young guitar hotheads, on our first evening in town, to a club where Steve Morse was just finishing up a set--followed by you, opening up for Pat Martino. Needless to say, our head gaskets were blown. Fast forward how many years....and KZbin's algorithm spat one of your video performances from those days into my laptop. "Pat Metheny," I thought. "I wonder what he's doing now." And I found this video. Of course I noticed--because we OCD types notice--that the opening shot of your fingers on the fingerboard weren't synced up with the soundtrack. But no matter: your blues have deepened over the years, and I was completely taken with your description of how different it is to stop mid-tour and jump into the studio because there's rich new music happening and it needs to be captured. I'm taking you on faith. I just jumped onto Amazon and bought the CD, happy to trust in your vision. And here's the thing: I know I won't be disappointed. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

Saw Pat in Gary Burton group with 2 bass players. Then bought Bright Size Life. then KRE, AM, Berkeley, played 1st PMG & I was hooked! San Lorenzo became their most requested song that year! Saw the group live; then the Joni line up, & more!

[@RichardBlair484]

Linda Manzer comes through again - with another incomparable instrument. She’s a genius.

[@conecaster]

The guitar is not new. It was made many years ago. It is made in a steel string X braced style.

[@spb7883]

I find it extraordinarily hard to believe that in 2 1/2 weeks, Pat Metheny - the wunderkind from Lee’s Summit - will turn 70.

[@EM-qy7ck]

hard for me to believe that in two years, pat will have been my favorite musician for half a century

[@blahblah8351]

I agree and I think I get your point. I consider myself a serious musician who has dedicated their entire life to writing and creating music in the jazz genre similar to Pat. But I had to hold down 2 jobs, work on my automobile, (grease wrenches) chainsaw trimming trees, plumbing, electrical problems, paying for 3 kids to go to school, doing construction work, playing shitty bars, having to have cuts on my fingers, broken knuckles, bruises, and what not. My point is, all Pat has been doing his entire life is playing guitar, 320 days a year, concerts, guitar techs making sure his strings are in tune, making everything perfect for a guy that can spend every minute of his life playing and writing. What about the rest of us? Did we ever get the chance? Would any one of us be better than Pats music if we were ever given a chance instead of having to survive and do chores getting very limited time to do what we love also? To me the guy has never worked a job, invested in family time, had any real interests besides himself. He never had to cut his hands or fingers, for over 50 years, just walks on stage to applause, people worship and adore him, and never even realize how fortunate he is, and the rest of my extremely talented friends who are musicians, they can’t find 30 minutes in the week to play their instruments. I don’t think what he is producing is any better than Kenny G who he has in the past insulted to an extreme level, pure inhumane trashing and insulting as if he thinks he is the greatest musician on the planet. I mean really, what is so special about what he is doing? I use to think he was something, but not anymore.

[@donbobness]

Your the victim of your own surcomstance be the change why suffer living in the past is an issue for ya. Pat is doing something he loves in the moment He could point out all the issues that arise from being a dad having a family being on tour living in a new bed every night etc. etc. etc. We know what your Brian is suffering from where is your heart and soul be the change whining will always make you suffer and comparing what other stories that justify your state of living in the past the best

[@BeauMonti]

@@blahblah8351that’s a fair comment… I’m very similar to you.. but a bass player and of course Jaco is my thing.. but like you I do tree surgery/ gardening and it sucks not to of had the opportunity to day in day out just play in life…

[@BravadaMike]

MoonDial is amazing!! You are constantly exploring the music world. Love you & your music

[@donaldanderson6604]

Can't wait for the tour. Got my front row seats.

[@williamfrost9910]

Such a great idea to play a baritone guitar in a solo setting. I'm loving the tone of nylon strings these days also.

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

Love all of the group, trio, duo and large ensemble projects but for me there is no greater listening experience in the world than Pat Metheny in solo acoustic guitar mode, it is an amazing journey

[@DinosaurJr.]

True gem

[@roma5869]

I saw him play in Maryland a few months ago. Amazing show.

[@myworms]

Now that he has done two consecutive solo acoustic slbums, I hope that more group music will be coming down the road.

[@heavymetalmusictheory]

Wouldn't be the same without Lyle

[@myworms]

@@heavymetalmusictheory I don’t mean PMG, but ensemble/trio/whatever

[@mikes8149]

I hope the same. There will never be another PMG, but to have a more diverse set would be great.

[@lovebaja]

@@heavymetalmusictheoryit’ll never be the same again. Say what you will but we achieved the pinnacle. I can’t imagine in my lifetime ever experiencing music that can approach classic PMG with Lyle and Wertico.

[@PlayLikeTheGreatscom]

From what he says, the *guitar tuning* must be the following then: *B1 E2 A3 D4 F#3 B3* This yields a 2-voiced instrument, effectively: 2 strings in the bass register + 4 strings in the mid (with the cluster F# A B D!)... Brilliant!

[@paulfisher1665]

I believe he described it from the stage during the Dreambox tour as a string trio: two bass strings -> cello, middle -> violin, upper -> viola. As a result it leads to e very different way of playing that almost requires three voice counterpoint.

[@DigitalPhotoGuru]

Next album I add the my music library. Your "Secret Story" is one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

...Secret Story...on another universe...

[@gkalmancy]

The musical genius just continues to mesmerize me. No other musician (ok, maybe 1) does this for me except Pat. Thank you.

[@113036stat]

From Pat`s first albums, I Have and always will be a fan. Stay safe on tour!

[@KrazyKittyTailz]

Nothing beats Pat's ECM Catalog from 1976-85!

[@bongofury333]

Their music, his music, lives in my soul forever. Tears to mine eyes

[@steverichardson7272]

I saw Pat on the last tour - he joked about talking more during these shows (solo) than he ever had before. I really enjoyed hearing from him. I'll order the CD today - since we no longer have local 'record stores.'

[@zlomeny]

one of the most brilliant minds out there. can't wait to listen to this one, it'll be something i'll keep coming back to for sure

[@stothik387]

I can feel Charlie’s presence in the bottom end of the tunes and the tone of this guitar. There’s a good reason why you had this guitar built Sir Pat. There’s a beautiful gentle spirit here that in some incomprehensible way suggests this is not just a solo album.

[@mohamedharak2689]

the amazing pat metheny. love from morocco

[@rickdrummond8317]

I feel so privileged to be able to immerse myself in such music magic. With Pat’s music it does not matter how many time a track or album is listened to, there is always something new to hear because the arrangements, the improvisation and the playing is so nuanced, sublimely beautiful. Thank you Pat.

[@michaelbredelin]

When 1976 ( I was 12) my dad (a Jazz guitarist) came Home with a brand new LP recorded at ECM Karlsruhe in Germany it was already clear, that this young man and his Group will change the world of Music for ever.

[@ShawnTubbs]

I truly wish I had the articulative nuance within my minimal vocabulary to express how good this dude is. He's brilliant.

[@abirdynumnum9612]

Seeing Pat live in concert is a beautiful experience.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

...word...

[@jambonejim1249]

Hey Pat, love to see the contents of all those cases.

[@tauverdepauver8213]

Yeah I see fender cases? I thought he didn't like Fenders

[@geo6740]

Amazing player and for a soon to be 70 year old...Amazing Hair!

[@ReverbAndBeer]

We're in awe of Pat. Who's Pat in awe of? The Beatles, that's who. He says that, Here, There and Everywhere, " . . . opens up kind of a whole universe of possibilities in terms of improvising and in terms of how to get through those changes the way it modulates to the bridge . . .". I think Pat hears things in Lennon/McCartney's* music in the same way that Einstein saw things in Di Vinci's mathematics: wondrous concepts that we mortals can't even perceive let alone comprehend. But I'll never forget my first listen to New Chautauqua when I was 15 years old, because I still get the same feeling every time I listen to it now, at age 65. Thank you, Pat, for being such an intrepid explorer, and for being so generous in sharing the treasures that you have discovered. * does anyone know if Pat has met and talked with Paul McCartney?

[@itstimupnorth7095]

Here There and Everywhere is a wonderful tune, and 'even' in its Beatles incarnation quite a complex tune. The fact that it has been covered by so many jazz (as well as other) musicians stands testament to the possibilities it presents. The PM version is beautiful, I'm not disputing that, but I'm not sure that anyone has committed to recording a version that takes it to the places that Harold McNair takes it on the 12½ minute version on his 1970 album 'The Fence'.

[@anthonywhite2960]

Pat is such an inspiration. He just does not stop.

[@joemansueto1414]

Thanks for coming to Greenville, SC! Please come back!

[@mainsblanches8793]

Totaly agree with his mindset!...one of my main influences since the PMG band way back in 1978, other ones being, Hackett, Towner and Hedges!...

[@ikeeptime]

One word: Virtuoso.

[@michaelhaerens480]

Thank you Pat for another gem of yours! I am following, listening and loving your inspiration since those "Wichita Falls" ❤

[@dagostinoification]

I listen your magnificent music since 1980 ! (i am a French professional drummer i have played with ,Stephane Guery , Etienne M'Bappe , Rhoda Scott and others artists , i love your drummers ! Paul Vertico and , and i have a photo with the great Antonio Sanchez ! JESUS FOR YOU dear Pat !

[@apfelmeerschweinchen58]

Pat is Pat! Nothing like Pat!!!

[@crazywisdom2]

Saw Lat @ t imaginary day tour. Hung oit w Lyle for a while. Great show !! ❤

[@BrianVallotton]

Thank you Pat for sharing your gift of music with the world. I have been listening to you since the 90s. God bless you and all you love.

[@shackleton72]

There isn't a language on earth that I could use to describe the profound impact his music has had on me , truly, surely , this man is enlightened 🙏

[@bbman4]

Love this dude since the early 80s when I discovered him. Have seen him in concert twice. Most recently in Chicago’s Thalia Hall (great acoustic room) October 2023. He shared so many nuggets it is awe inspiring! Keep it up Pat!

[@bobbyohanesian4228]

I've hung out with Pat and Lyle several times....both real nice ..

[@mikebozik]

So I have a playlist, called meth sleep. I put it on pretty much every night, for the last 10 years. Its your albums that I really like, back-to-back. I saw the new one, and added it on. At first, I was like, this is different. And then I heard a voice saying, did you expect anything else? So, The technique is classically based, but the harmonies are jazz oriented. I might be a bit presumptuous, but I think this is a rabbit hole you have been waiting to dive into. And that you are enjoying it, very much. Thanks, Pat.

[@user-ig3gw4ku7q]

Thank you Pat for creating so much inspiring music over the years. Your music has helped heal and inspire many people.

[@pierremarcmartelli5972]

Thinking about how an instrument like this guitar could inspire such music to a player is a tremendous hope for a guitar maker as myself… And listening to Pat Metheny is an endless source of inspiration. Thanks to you, Pat !

[@jimsoloway]

I just listened to it for the first time. It's absolutely brilliant.

[@jazzfan7491]

Got the album. Looking forward to listening today.

[@CVinyl]

Thanks for the all the music you have given us pat 🎸

[@teebone333]

Wonderful Pat! Can’t wait to hear this ear-candy …gotta try this tuning on my baritone guitar

[@karensegal6562]

AMAZING album. I just listened to it not stop on a 6 hour airplane flight and look forward to hearing it more. Beautiful songs, beautiful guitar playing, beautiful music as only Pat plays. Yet another favorite album by him.

[@clamim]

Thank You. There is still hope in this world.

[@atomdent]

Inspirational as always!!!

[@josephfelice601]

Metheny is truly the Hardest Working Man in show business! Love you Pat!!! Killer as usual.

[@AntonioDelDonno1]

Listening to the album right now. Thought it was 7-string guitar, beautiful sound. As always, thanks for your music.

[@jaroglodek5183]

Pat and his music, was the very important part of my life always..Every time,when Pat played in Poland, I was there. On this year I cannot...Tickets are too expansive for pensioner as me...Feeling deep sadness..

[@wichitafalls5109]

Je vais vous voir en octobre à Paris et je suis très impatiente 😃 vous êtes mon musicien de cœur depuis plus de 30 ans ,je me suis mariée sur "So fall witchita falls...." et vous avez également accompagné mon defunt mari dans sa nouvelle vie 🙏 . Merci pour votre créativité tout au long de ces années 🙏

[@fredyesteban6921]

Fuiste y serás una inspiración para muchos músicos en el mundo. Dios te bendiga grandemente, Pat. saludos desde Bolivia, Sudamérica

[@cratercritter]

Another glorious album from the master. I am also fascinated by Pat's hair which always seems to be balanced on the precipice between glorious and disastrous. What's your pre-video coiffure prep, Pat?

[@316word]

after numerous listenings to this new project,I am completely blown away yet again ,love it love it!!!

[@juliobessa9531]

At my 59 I have token off the word "idol" from my dictionary now. Pat is an "inspiration" to me, not to giving up searching for a little beauty, so forgotten in our collapsed civilization. 1st time I had the opportunity to seeing him on stage, live, was in 1996, Brasília, the capital of Brazil, where I was born. The last, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 2013, when I had to catch an airbus to do so. I could not miss such rare opportunity. I saw a Brazilian friend of him on the lounge of the theater, Toninho Horta, guitarrist and composer who joined the "Clube da Esquina", a couple of friends that used to play together, and Pat did a lovely solo as aways on his unique style, tone abs phrases, on the song "Manuel o audaz", back in 1980. 😀😀

[@christopherhuganatty.6250]

Good Lord...what an American treasure. Thank you for making my life better, Pat!

[@gjtube37]

Thank you for making this video and congrats on the beautiful new guitar and album! More importantly, it is great to see you on this video speaking so beautifully and eloquently about this guitar and album! Can you please make more videos that you appear in talking about different subjects such as your instruments, you band, your concerts, analysis of your music, etc. This would be such a great learning experience for your fans and they would love it and love you even more! Thank you for your consideration and all the best to you always!

[@paulhale2880]

Pat is a all around great musician. Always learning

[@winstonsmith8240]

God I love your work. I'm playing 'Always and Forever' at my wife's funeral. ❤ You're not just a fantastic guitar player, you're a fantastic musician. Thanks. 👏👏👏

[@Ziraffe2]

Mister Metheny - I believe you have made so much music for the future to open'n'explore. Glad to hear you're entering new ground. May strengths and best winds be with you Hi from Copenhagen

[@ornleifs]

Have already streamed it five times - really like this album and it has such a beautiful sound.

[@cf23figueroa23]

Thanks Pat for these insights on this new record. I was just reading the notes on the vinyl copy I just got, (signed, thanks!!), and listening to the first tracks, and you are absolutely right, is the "mellow" sound that can give you company at night, and any moment you just want to sit down and listen. Keep them coming!

[@bennyguitarjamtrack]

Thx Pat Godbless you

[@a.martin852]

still a great guitarist; still an amazing head of hair

[@el_pan_ter]

Happy birthday, dear Pat! My life is divided into two periods - before and after I've heard your music.❤

[@JohnnyNowhere]

Always good to know you're still composing new material, Pat. Can't wait to hear it!

[@alessiograziani6355]

Ok, let's go to listen it!! Thanks Pat!!

[@misstinalouhugh]

I knew right away it was a baritone guitar as soon as I heard the first song. INCREDIBLE player ✨ . My top influence, for sure.

[@RicG.]

Pat - this album is true greatness!! Love it!

[@user-nl6dg2mp8p]

You sure have a lot of guitars. No one I have ever heard can play them better than you. I remember the first time I heard you and Lyle play at Toad's place in New Haven, CT back in the day.

[@gabrielatwork7843]

LOL! I have just about zero music knowledge. I play hillbilly music. But, I have listened to Pat since 1979 and he has transported my consciousness somewhere many times and always a pleasant place to go. Thank you Pat.

[@lucioca]

Nine days long in Tokyo at the great blue note during the "solo tour". He every night explain this new guitar and others of course. The end of any concerts was withe the GR 300 and the orchestrion. I every night waiting ouside the exit for meet him but for some mistakes of the crew somethings gone wrong. I'm from Neaples buti live in Japan for 26 years and follow this legend for 55 years starts in Neaples at the teatro tenda. One of the loving side of this legend is the "teach". He explain all of this creative and innovative music. This is beautiful. Thank you my friend Pat for anything and I hope to see soon without mistakes.

[@eloisaabreu4885]

Obrigada PM, eu conheço sua guitarra desde "Garage", nos tempos do vinil, e eu estava certa quando pensei "essa guitarra vai longe". Amo e acompanho todo o seu trabalho, e a minha predileta do coração é "End of the Game", sou apaixonada... Tenho quase todos os seus CD'S. No último show no Rio de Janeiro, tive a satisfação de ouvir e me deliciar, acorde por acorde, e confesso: foi a melhor noite da minha vida. Muito obrigada.

[@Distudio7]

Simply beautiful…

[@patrickchang9791]

Thank you Thank you so much !!

[@MrHighgate123]

See u in November at the barbican London pat can't wait.

[@jonathanfloming1045]

I've been a fan of this man's music since the early 80s...always so amazing. Thanks for the decades of music . Love the new album...and the new baritone guitar..

[@gianlucaminguzzi520]

Hi Pat... a big hug

[@starrynightguitars]

Beautiful playing as always.

[@steveb9325]

How intersesting. I'd think that would be tough on the guitar and strings? Obviously not! Can't wait to hear the Album! 🙏

[@user-pl9cd6ri3j]

Nothing like Pat!!!❤

[@fisicauniversitaria]

Love his music. He is the best!!!!!

[@Yurivlc]

Thank you a lot, Pat, for your amazing music that's part of our lives

[@brianmi40]

So you can see the string gauge on the 3rd string is lighter, than step back larger for the 2nd string. So that would effect the tone for those higher pitches to be a bit brighter timber.

[@guillermodesimone5307]

Master and Number One!!!

[@TomekWojciechowskiTW]

Simply amazing! Album is so unique.

[@EyalZeidman770]

Thanks for that personal intimate talk with us... Words that come out of heart ❤get right into the other heart ❤❤ cheers pet 🥂

[@Elixear]

Depuis des dizaines d'années, je ne me lasse pas de ces petits modules que vous faites pour présenter vos nouvelles compositions et improvisations. C'est chaque fois un plaisir frais et inédit. J'ai en tête le souvenir de l'EPK qui introduisait l'Orchestrion pour la première fois en 2010, c'était la même impatience. D'ailleurs, je suis allé voir et entendre ça sans coup férir au Palais des Congrès de Nantes au début de la tournée mondiale, en janvier ou février de cette année-là, si ma mémoire est bonne. Merci pour toutes ces années de pur plaisir, Pat.