Released 14 years ago this August
The Orchestrion Project
Pat Metheny · 2012
106 min · 13 tracks · jazz fusion · Latin pop · post-bop
An innovative blend of jazz and mechanical sounds, creating a symphonic dialogue between man and machine.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- immersive mechanical soundscapes
- thoughtful exploration of sound
- deep listening for detail
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'The Orchestrion Project' marks a significant phase in Pat Metheny's career as he explores the intersection of technology and improvisation. This album follows his previous works and showcases a unique approach to live performance, utilizing automated instruments for a complex sonic experience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brad Mehldau· John Scofield· Chick Corea
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Improvisation #1 4:51
- 2 Antonia 6:14
- 3 Entry Point 10:27
- 4 Expansion 8:43
- 5 Improvisation #2 10:07
- 6 80/81-Broadway Blues 4:23
- 7 Orchestrion 15:59
Disc 2
- 1 Soul Search 9:54
- 2 Spirit of the Air 8:38
- 3 Stranger in Town 5:39
- 4 Sueno Con Mexico 8:53
- 5 Tell Her You Saw Me 5:17
- 6 Unity Village 7:35
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