Pat Metheny - Watercolors (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1977
- 8 tracks
- 41 min
- jazz fusion
Watercolors
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Released in '77, this is Pat's sequel to Bright Size Life, introducing Lyle Mays and Danny Gottlieb, who would later become key members of PMG. Pat carries on with his atmospheric, introspective compositions, characteristic of the ECM label during that era. Tracks like "Icefire", "Oasis", and "Legend of the Fountain" could very well be Ralph Towner's work. Yet, there are also some brighter, more refined pieces such as "Lakes" and "Watercolors". His use of triadic harmony here and on the previous album is quite a shift from the traditional bop, blues, and funk styles of his peers. Consider Burton and Abercrombie. There's a bit of experimentation and risk-taking, but not to the same extent as the BSL trio. Weber was an excellent choice to follow Jaco on this record, delivering a beautiful solo on "Sea Song". The recording is exceptionally clean with a warm analog sound. This pressing is fantastic. In Pat's extensive catalog, this album isn't at the very top, but it's still a remarkable glimpse into an important transitional phase for him. 3.5 stars.
Bright Size Life gets all the praise, but any Pat Metheny enthusiast knows that most of his work, particularly his earlier classics, are light-years ahead of anyone else in this field. When you listen to many of his pieces, and your eyes well up, you know that this is something extraordinary! Watercolors is phenomenal!
As expected...Metheny stays the same, reliable like a clock. Super chill, fantastic recording...
This 24-bit 96-kHz remastered version, released 43 (!) years post its initial launch, is absolutely fantastic. The sound quality, with its crispness, range, and balance, is flawless. It's simply perfect, I can't spot a single issue.
This album is fantastic, occasionally predictable, but the production consistently amazes me with its underwater vibe. I can practically picture the sun breaking through the rain above the sea during "Sea Song.
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