{"product_id":"new-chautauqua-pat-metheny-1979-1lp-vinyl-very-good-vg","title":"New Chautauqua - Pat Metheny (1979) (1LP Vinyl) - Very Good (VG)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (VG) (Very light paper scuffs on the record. Clean copy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Chautauqua\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003ePat Metheny\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat Metheny navigated jazz fusion's emergence while staying true to artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePat Metheny leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"New Chautauqua,\" an evocative album by Pat Metheny, released under the esteemed ECM Records label, invites listeners into a vivid soundscape shaped by both introspection and exuberance. Crafted in 1979, this solo guitar masterpiece is distinctive not only for its technical brilliance but also for the deep emotional resonance it carries. Metheny’s intricate fingerpicking and lush harmonic explorations transport audiences to a tranquil world, intertwining elements of jazz, folk, and classical music. Each track on the album reveals a journey through sweeping melodies and delicate improvisations, making it a quintessential example of how music can transcend boundaries and evoke profound human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets \"New Chautauqua\" apart is not just its artistry but also its innovative recording techniques, characteristic of ECM’s commitment to acoustic purity and atmospheric sound. This album captures the essence of Metheny's vision, presenting an intimate portrait of a musician at the height of his creative powers. The combination of lush guitar textures and evoc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. New Chautauqua\u003cbr\u003eA2. Country Poem\u003cbr\u003eA3. Long-Ago Child \/ Fallen Star\u003cbr\u003eB1. Hermitage\u003cbr\u003eB2. Sueño Con Mexico\u003cbr\u003eB3. Daybreak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003ePat Metheny - Composed By [All Compositions By]\u003cbr\u003ePat Metheny - Electric Guitar [Electric 6 String Guitars], 12-string Electric Guitar [Electric 12 String Guitars], Acoustic Guitar, Harp Guitar [15 String Harp Guitar], Electric Bass\u003cbr\u003eJan Erik Kongshaug - Engineer\u003cbr\u003eGreg Fulginiti - Lacquer Cut By\u003cbr\u003eJohn Bittner - Lacquer Cut By\u003cbr\u003eDieter Rehm - Photography By [Cover Photo], Design\u003cbr\u003eJoJi Sawa - Photography By [Photo]\u003cbr\u003eManfred Eicher - Producer [Produced By]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003e\"(W)\" logo (\"tulip\" symbol) stamped in runouts denotes [l=Wakefield Manufacturing] pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastering variation to [r=11678051]: this version is etched with both \"JB\" (John Bittner) and \"GF\" (Greg Fulginiti) initials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© ℗ 1979 ECM Records GmbH. \u003cbr\u003eRecorded August 1978 at Talent Studio, Oslo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. 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