The orchestrion project / Pat Metheny.

Author/creator Metheny, Pat composer, performer, producer.
Format Audio (CD)
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Nonesuch, ℗2013.
Description2 audio discs (1:46:47) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Physical medium4 3/4 in.
SeriesTomtheJazzman Collection
TomtheJazzman Collection. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents disc 1. Improvisation no. 1 (5:00) ; Antonia (6:31) ; Entry point (10:46) ; Expansion (8;50) ; Improvisation no. 2 (10:13) ; 80/81 Broadway blues (4:27) ; Orchestrion (16:02) -- disc 2. Soul search (10:04) ; Spirit of the air (8:51) ; Stranger in town (5:44) ; Sueño con Mexico (8:58) ; Tell her you saw me (5:21) ; Unity village (7:38).
Abstract The Orchestrion itself is an assemblage of computer-operated instruments, all controlled by Pat Metheny's guitar. The full instrumental array includes several pianos, drum kits, marimbas and dozens of percussion instruments and even cabinets of carefully tuned bottles.
Review "...Fusions of Brazilian music, rock, jazz and minimalism."--BBC Music.
Review "...A dense sonic tapestry comprising kaleidoscopic tone colours."--Mojo.
Local noteGift of TomtheJazzman Mallison.
General noteJazz music, with computer operated instruments, controlled by Pat Metheny's guitar; soundtrack to the film The orchestrion project.
General noteCompact discs.
General noteProgram notes by Pat Metheny and Robert Hurwitz in container.
CreditsProduced by Pat Metheny and Steve Rodby ; recorded by Pete Karam and David Oakes ; mixed by Pete Karam ; mastered by Ted Jensen ; music composed and arranged by Pat Metheny, except Broadway blues composed by Ornette Coleman.
Performer Performed by Pat Metheny, guitar and orchestrionics (piano, marimba, vibraphone, orchestra bells, basses, guitarbots, percussion, cymbals and drums, blown bottles, and other custom fabricated acoustic mechanical instruments), robotic Angeli guitar.
Date/time/place of a event noteRecorded at St. Elias Church, Brooklyn, NY.
Other title Orchestrion project (Motion picture)
Standard identifier# 00075597961133
UPC 075597961133
Publisher number531821-2 Nonesuch

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