"Kakki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >With all the different music discussed around here, I'm sure that all of >us have at one time or another felt on the outside looking in, either because >we don't "get" the particular music/musician being discussed, or maybe >have just never heard much or any of it. > >I have a really big admission to make. For years now, I've listened to >people, especially Paz and Fred Simon, rave on in depth about the miracle >and genius of Pat Metheny. I've cringed every time, not at all because >I don't like Metheny, but because I just wasn't getting or seeing what they >were sharing and I've always held Fred's and Michael's musical sensibilities >in the highest regard. Why wasn't I connecting on Metheny?? What component >was missing in me? ;-) > >The most wonderful thing happened to me recently. A few weeks ago I was >in the car and suddenly a song came on that instantly stunned and overwhelmed >me with its beauty. Big time omigawd. Afterward all that was said was >"from Pat Metheny's new album." I felt a rush of bliss - oh yes, maybe now >I'm on to it! Then today at work, the same thing happened - another song came >on and as I listened thought "AHHH...oh, oh, this is some of the most >beautiful music I've ever heard in my life - what is this??!" Again, all >that was said was "from Pat Metheny's new album." Oh my. I can't even >describe it - it's just one of those things that you know when you hear >it - like the first time you heard Joni or Laura. It's a new level, a new >invention of music. Wow. The new Metheny "Speaking Of Now" is on its >way. And thanks to you all who kept telling me ;-) > >Kakki
You're very welcome, and I told you so. Better late than never. (insert emoticon here) "A new invention of music" is a very apt and beautiful way to describe it. By the way, when you do get the album, I'd love to know if you can identify which specific tunes caught your ear. I have a secret hunch. And you should know that there's plenty more where that magic came from; most of his records, particularly the ones with the Group, are chockfull of "some of the most beautiful music [you've] ever heard in [your] life." -Fred
