Product details
- Label ECM Records
- Artist Pat Metheny Group
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1984
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
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First Circle by Pat Metheny Group.
Pat Metheny Group delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Pat Metheny Group leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"First Circle," released in 1984 by the Pat Metheny Group on ECM Records, stands as a landmark fusion of jazz and world music that captures the essence of innovation and creativity. The album distinguishes itself with its intricate compositions, blending lush harmonies and intricate rhythms that transport listeners to an ethereal soundscape. The title track, with its evocative melodies and spirited interplay between Metheny's guitar and Lyle Mays' keyboards, serves as a captivating invitation into a world where improvisation thrives. The unique use of innovative instrumentation, including the Brazilian Berimbau, rich percussive textures, and polyphonic vocals, weaves a tapestry of sound that is both deeply meditative and exhilarating, appealing to jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike.
In "First Circle," each track functions as a sonic journey, inviting creators and dreamers to explore themes of interconnectedness and transcendence. The album’s masterful production by Manfred Eicher brings forth a sonic clarity, allowing every note and
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Forward March
A2. Yolanda, You Learn
A3. The First Circle
A4. If I Could
B1. Tell It All
B2. End Of The Game
B3. Mas Alla (Beyond)
B4. Praise
Credits:
Barbara Wojirsch - Cover, Design
Jan Erik Kongshaug - Engineer
Rob Eaton - Engineer [Assistant]
Roger Seibel - Mastered By
Lyle Mays - Performer
Pat Metheny - Performer
Paul Wertico - Performer
Pedro Aznar - Performer
Steve Rodby - Performer
William Clift - Photography By [Rainbow, New Mexico, 1978]
Pat Metheny - Producer
Notes:
Differs from [r=2018333] & [r=1595726] - countries of release; differs from [r=542455] - format difference.
This version has a different label design from this Wakefield Manf Press [r778816]
As is the case with most Wakefield Manf pressings, Vinyl might be translucent when held up to a strong light source
This variant includes copies that were promotional copies as designated by the round sticker on the front of outer sleeve as shown in the photos.
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Pat Metheny Group
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: ECM Records
Catalog Number: 25008-1 E
Release Year: 1984
Country: United States
Condition: Used
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
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