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In 2007, composer, arranger and performer Richard Niles wrote, produced and hosted a three-part radio series for the BBC titled Pat Metheny-Bright Size Life. The in-depth discussions Niles held with Metheny for the series covered all aspects of the renowned musician who has revolutionized guitar and jazz-from Metheny's first realization of his affinity for music to his wisdom accrued from years of dedicated musicianship-at practice, in the studio and on the road around the world. For the first time in print, here are those fascinating interviews along with many others Niles has held with Metheny over time. The book includes rare photos, music examples, a full discography and insightful ...

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In 2007, composer, arranger and performer Richard Niles wrote, produced and hosted a three-part radio series for the BBC titled Pat Metheny-Bright Size Life. The in-depth discussions Niles held with Metheny for the series covered all aspects of the renowned musician who has revolutionized guitar and jazz-from Metheny's first realization of his affinity for music to his wisdom accrued from years of dedicated musicianship-at practice, in the studio and on the road around the world. For the first time in print, here are those fascinating interviews along with many others Niles has held with Metheny over time. The book includes rare photos, music examples, a full discography and insightful contributions from Lyle Mays, Gary Burton, Jack DeJohnette, John Patitucci, Mike Metheny and the late Michael Brecker.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781423474692
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • Publication date: 10/1/2009
  • Pages: 161
  • Sales rank: 1,192,287
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction: About Pat Metheny xvii

The Interviews

Early Years and Influences 1

Contributions from Mike Metheny 7

Influences-Miles, Wes and the Beatles 17

Florida Sunshine 25

Gary Burton 27

Contributions from Gary Burton 29

Bright Size Life 33

Lyle Mays 37

Contributions from Lyle Mays 39

The Pat Metheny Group 41

The Geffen Years 53

Nonesuch Records 63

The Way Up 67

Brad Mehldau 69

The Pat Metheny Trio 77

Michael Brecker's Pilgrimage 79

Contributions from John Patitucci 80

Communication 83

Contributions from Gary Burton 85

Dedication/Obsession 87

Advice 91

Self-Criticism 95

Pressure and Preparation 99

Marathon Gigging 101

Art and Reality-Jazz and Entertainment 105

The Ability to Identify 109

The Guitar: Metheny's Musical Creativity Applied to the Guitar 113

The "Instrument" of the Idea (features music examples) 117

The Sound 123

Note Worthy (features music examples) 127

Taste vs. "Chops" 133

Melody 137

Contributions from Jack Dejohnette 142

Improvisation (features music examples) 143

The Future 151

Afterword 153

Discography 155

Index 159

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  • Posted March 28, 2010

    A book by someone who knows.

    This is not a vanity interview. Niles is well known in the international music world. His interviews on BBC with International stars have been extremely informative. This book is a must for any aspiring musicians.
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and it has found a place in my permanent music library. Looking forward to more from Niles.

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