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This was the first album of Metheny I heard, back in 78, and I was simply amazed by the style of composition and arrangement between Metheny, Mays, Gottlieb, and Egan, the latter of which was a student of Jaco Pastorius and does similar fretless work as Jaco. Phase Dance was the most commercial of the songs on the album and shows how well Metheny can use a simple phrase over and over again and let the complex pieces come from piano and drums. I've probably listened to the song 1000 times. San Lorenzo, at over 10 minutes long, is equally amazing in that Metheny uses some simple arpeggios to form the foundation of the song. Each of these musicians has done very well in their own right over the past 30 years, and it is real treat to listen to their real talent when so young and relatively new to music.Read full review
Yes, i bought it as a record in 1980. Basically, this LP changed the way i heard and conceived instrumental music. This thing redefined jazz, I'd say. And set them off on a trajectory unequaled by any other jazzers. I mean, it's hard to even describe it as jazz, having so many other elements incorporated as it does. A true fusion of styles, not just rock/funk/jazz that others have done ad-nauseum. The whole Ameri-Euro rural/pastoral thing really took off on this recording. This was before they incorporated the whole Brazilian vibe to be heard throughout the many years following, to great effect. This CD rocks more, yet has the patented lyrical passages so endearing to many fans. When i heard this, i could barely believe people were making such beautiful music in a quasi-jazz-instrumental setting. They continue to make music that transcends and glorifies Music in its highest.Read full review
I saw Pat in a small club (about 30 people) in 1978..I had heard "Watercolors", and frankly, thought PM to be a bit , well, mundane. Talented, but mundane. His licks were good, but uninspired, the pieces well thought out, but a bit too SMOOTH for my tastes. When a chance to see him came up, I jumped on it...the tickets were dirt cheap, and a bunch of us went. He came out , walked up to his guitar, which was on a support of it's own..closed his eyes, and launched into a really violent version of "Phase Dance". I was hooked! At the end of the song, the audience was so moved, that for a good 6-10 seconds after the last notes faded, there was complete silence. Magic..pure and simple. Still, 32 years later, it has that effect on me. If you're a Metheny fan, you need this...if you're not, try it out..you WILL be.Read full review
I originally bought this LP version in the late 80s, and had it on cassette for years. I had enough other Metheny CDs to keep me satisfied, but began longing for "San Lorenzo" and decided to get this CD. Arguably Pat's best single cut "Phasedance" is the second cut, and it moves the soul refreshingly again and again! This music is at one time soothing and arousing!
pat metheny has been in the lead,as far as jazz guitarists go,for over twenty years.he has achieved rock star status,and this cd is evident of that.the quartet plays brilliantly on this set,and phase dance,has been a signature song of his for almost three decades now.this is a very important album for pat,and one that polarized his carrer,and pat metheny's playing is flawless.
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