Pat Metheny and his recent Nonesuch release, Orchestrion, were slated to be featured on NPR's Morning Edition tomorrow morning, but will be rescheduled for a later date. Metheny was featured on BBC Radio 3's Late Junction earlier this week. The album is full of "lush diatonic harmonies and sweetly melodic improvisations," says Sequenza21, but "what makes this disc so special" is Metheny's "interaction with a robot ensemble" and its "surprising richness and warmth."
Pat Metheny and his recent Nonesuch release, Orchestrion, were slated to be featured on NPR's Morning Edition tomorrow morning, Friday, March 12. Unfortunately, the piece has been delayed due to scheduling conflicts. Stay tuned to the Nonesuch Journal for the latest news on the rescheduled air date.
Metheny and his Orchestrion were also featured on BBC Radio 3's Late Junction with host Fiona Talkington on Tuesday night. You can list online at bbc.co.uk. Pat's segment begins at about 23 minutes into the episode.
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Sequenza21 says the new album features what fans would hope for from Metheny, namely "lush diatonic harmonies and sweetly melodic improvisations." And with the unique set of instruments Metheny has created for the album and current tour, there is still more. "What makes this disc so special," says the site, "is his interaction with a robot ensemble," creating "a surprising richness and warmth in these robot-played instruments." The writer concludes: "if you like Metheny’s music or you’re interested in seeing/hearing a mechanical instrument out of Jules Verne’s wildest dreams, do pick up the CD or catch Metheny and company on the road with this." Read more at sequenza21.com.
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Metheny is currently in Germany with the Orchestrion and will soon make his way to Italy for a seven-city tour and the close of the European leg of a world tour. The US tour begins on April 6, the same day as the album's release on vinyl. For more information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.
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