One of the most memorable performances, and I have been to every So Cal PM concert since 1978. He has put together an exceptional group of amazing young musicians (Sanchez, Oh, and Simcock), with whom he powerfully and sensitively connected, and demonstrated his ability to connect emotionally with his audience. It was great to hear so many of his early compositions. He was at his very best!
Pat Metheny is a musical genius. He always surrounds himself with the most top musicians as well. Every performer and performance was stellar. He dedicated this concert to many of his older tunes in which die hard fans ( such as myself) would recognize and greatly appreciate. He was generous with his time by playing for over 2 1/2 hours, doing two encores! My favorite moment was when he did a solo medley of some of his most recognizable and beautiful compositions. It was one of the best concerts I have ever attended. I loved the venue as well. I didn’t want the evening to end.
He played for 2 1/2 hours straight. Flawless and beautiful. All members of the band could be headliner. And Ms. Oh, the bassist, is the best bassist I have ever heard. And I have heard many.
I've been waiting to see Pat Metheny since 1972. He didn't let me down. I've been a fan of his music forever. He played an amazing collage of his music and was accompanied by some of the most talented musicians I've ever seen and heard. I'm awaiting his return to the Sacramento area.
David - I’ve seen Pat Matheny perform 40 or 50 times since the beginning of his career, as he has come to Philadelphia many times. I had the exact impression of the mix as you did, and I was sitting at about the middle of the floor. I didn’t notice Antonio’s brushes being excessively prominent, but I really had difficulty hearing the piano and bass. The entire show was old music with one possible exception, and this disappointed me because Metheny has stated that he has five albums worth of material fully recorded and ready for release when he figures out how he’s going to do that. It would’ve been nice to hear some new material. That aside, he always puts on a great show and I enjoyed it.
Speechless… I’m utterly speechless. The music tonight in Seattle (Bremerton) was such a gift, way beyond any expectation I had, and I had high expectations, they were shattered. Pat Metheny, Antonio Sanchez, Linda May Han Oh and Gwilym Simcock are playing together at a whole new level in improvisational music, the word that kept flashing in my head was virtuoso, I am experiencing music at a level beyond, and I have heard some amazing artists. What they did tonight was so beautiful, so inspiring, virtuoso. Seriously, was that what is was like when people heard other greats of music perform in a new breakthrough level? An amazing melodic drum solo with Pat intertwining with Antonio, spontaneous duets, Pat and Linda, Pat and Gwilym, just beyond words. Pat, please release a live recording from this tour, please!! Six more shows on the west coast and then a stand in Honolulu, not to be missed, go hear it, virtuoso.
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