Pat Metheny - Creating 'MoonDial'

[@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.

[@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. 👏👏👏

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@robhickford9169]

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

[@steveb9325]

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

[@fernandoj.gonzalezguerrero7453]

Today, august 12th, I wish you a happy birthday !!! 🎂. Thanks for your MUSIC !!! 🙌

[@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!

[@el_pan_ter]

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

[@brettgarsed]

The Master.

[@nanoareva83]

another 🦁power!

[@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!

[@georgestein8211]

Just saw him this evening in London. That baritone guitar sounded awesome! All of his music was sublime, as always. He had the "orchestrion" with him too ... amazing!

[@fredyesteban6921]

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

[@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

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@apfelmeerschweinchen58]

Pat is Pat! Nothing like Pat!!!

[@jaysteele7146]

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

[@MichailAlexandrosAntonakopoulo]

I saw Pat Metheny on his tour a few days ago at the Berlin Philharmonie. Almost met him after the concert, it just happened to seem that he wasn't in any good mood for meeting fans. And that's totally understandable, considering how much of a both mental and physical challenge it is to a 2 hour long solo concert at his age. Really grateful for having got the chance to finally see him play live. You rock Pat!!

[@DiegoEduardoSpositoCozzi]

Nothing like Pat!!!❤

[@gkalmancy]

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

[@CVinyl]

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

[@robertcampbell600]

An ex-boyfriend of my sister was dropping something of hers off at our house. She wasn't in so I answered the door and got chatting to him. He was an incredible guitarist and we hit it off straight away. Amongst many other influences he shared with me, it was his love of and admiration for Pat Metheny that has been most enduring. That was the summer of 1986 and I'm off to see Pat later this month. I can't wait and I will be thanking Rob (the friend) for the introduction to New Chautauqua and Bright Size Life which started my near 40yr love affair with Pat's music. 'Moon Dial' is another incredible addition to a discography that is already immense.

[@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.

[@crazywisdom2]

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

[@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.

[@michaelhaerens480]

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

[@joemansueto1414]

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

[@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

[@jazzfan7491]

Got the album. Looking forward to listening today.

[@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!...

[@BravadaMike]

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

[@mygicshow]

Wonderful Album 🦉

[@roma5869]

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

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

Innovation and genius musicianship

[@DinosaurJr.]

True gem

[@patrickchang9791]

Thank you Thank you so much !!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@rikivolt1912]

Thanks dr Metheny for this gift you have us. I feel the baritone guitar at the first Moment earing Moon Dial. Since that Moment I started to play that special kind of instrument and I can say It,s very emotional the vibe , the strings expression , the dynamic response : discover new possibility . Metheny=Genius thanks for all’ the happiness you give us , audience and little players

[@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.

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

Dude! Met you in Markham Ontario with my son Daniel on the Trio tour. Also saw you years after in Toronto (2021?) you did a bunch of chord melodies in the Encore….LOVED IT!! We’ll DEFINITELY checkout “Moondial” album and tour!

[@synthamesk]

You’ve been a big inspiration since I was a teen and bought bright size life. Hope to see you in Moncton!

[@Dylan365-o6k]

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

[@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...

[@clamim]

Thank You. There is still hope in this world.

[@mohamedharak2689]

the amazing pat metheny. love from morocco

[@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..

[@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.

[@alessiograziani6355]

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

[@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.'

[@christopherhuganatty.6250]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 !

[@asmasters7132]

Great Pat ...

[@RB-rd5se]

Pat Metheny: the synonym of creativity, restless exploration of new ground, musicality, touch & feeling, virtuosity and captivating the audience every time - thx for your fantastic music throughout the last five decades….

[@atomdent]

Inspirational as always!!!

[@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!

[@RicG.]

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

[@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.

[@bobbyohanesian4228]

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

[@anthonywhite2960]

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

[@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

[@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 !

[@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. 😀😀

[@teebone333]

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

[@1aguitarplayer]

Thanks for great concerts yesterday in Hamburg, this story ist very inspiering to me, I already listened when you told about the Baritone Guitar yesterday on the Concert. Thanks for inspiering me for all the years!

[@wojciechkaczor1707]

Pat, thank you for incredible, amazing, phenomenal tonight's concert in NOSPR Katowice (07.10.2024). Old tunes in new version (James, This is not America, Missouri Sky and others). WOW - the greatest solo gig od yours, sincee I've seen your Group im Poland in middle 80's. Wish You come back to Katowice once morę. Thank You for your music. God bless you.

[@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.

[@316word]

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

[@abirdynumnum9612]

Seeing Pat live in concert is a beautiful experience.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

...word...

[@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!

[@paulhale2880]

Pat is a all around great musician. Always learning

[@donutboy666]

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

[@a.martin852]

still a great guitarist; still an amazing head of hair

[@phrandretsa5519]

Thank you Pat for this new. You are always for me the greatest jazz guitarists. Welcome moondial. (wink to "one quiet night" )

[@Distudio7]

Simply beautiful…

[@sewiet13]

Most of the time 2, or max.5 favorite songs on the Album. Pat's first record where sorting out was not possible to me. Each song somehow special. So it had to be the whole Album. Congratulations Pat! Great!

[@ShawnTubbs]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ornleifs]

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

[@zlomeny]

happy 70th birthday pat!

[@JohnnyNowhere]

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

[@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..

[@AndrewWesthoff]

I've always been curious about a baritone nylon guitar and there it is! Beautiful stuff, Mr. Metheny.

[@masonvankraayenburg]

Love you Pat! I'm eager to hear the new record. Your intimate material is some of my favorite. Thanks for all the wonderful music and memories.

[@MikePulcinellaVideo]

I've loved Pat for years but I'd really like to know his hair retention secret!!!

[@jimsoloway]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@heatherstub]

@@heavymetalmusictheory Actually, the album "From This Place" won a Grammy award in 2021, and Lyle didn't contribute to that one at all. I wish we would stop comparing Pat and Lyle and let Pat continue to do what he does, because he has so many blessings to share with people all around the world. Gwillam Simcock was the piano player on "From This Place", and he really shined, plus he's played with Pat before as well.

[@joshuacrime]

Oh man! I'm off to immediately re-string my baritone electric (full 29" scale) like this. I wonder if it's only really meant for acoustic nylon versions. This sounds incredible. Thanks, Pat!!!!

[@gianlucaminguzzi520]

Hi Pat... a big hug