First Circle Pat Metheny Group

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  • Release Date: 11/16/1999
  • Original Release: c. 02/15/1984-02/19/1984
  • Label: ECM RECORDS
  • UPC: 042282334220
 
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First Circle

1LISTENForward March / Pat Metheny 2:49
2LISTENYolanda, You Learn / Pat Metheny 4:49
3LISTENThe First Circle / Pat Metheny 9:16
4LISTENIf I Could / Pat Metheny 7:01
5LISTENTell It All / Pat Metheny 7:59
6LISTENEnd of the Game / Pat Metheny 8:02
7LISTENMas Alla (Beyond) / Pat Metheny 5:40
8LISTENPraise / Pat Metheny 4:18

Editorial Reviews

In First Circle, the Pat Metheny Group settled into a lineup that lasted for quite a while -- with Metheny, keyboardist Lyle Mays, bassist Steve Rodby, and new drummer Paul Wertico forming the core quartet. The ever-restless Metheny also mixes up the music, not quite leaving the Brazilian glide behind but coming up with some fascinating permutations always affixed with his personal stamp. "Forward March," the album opener, is a bizarre parody full of detuned instruments and half-cocked trumpet from Mays; one wonders if this was directed at a few silly skirmishes of the day (Grenada? the Falklands?). "The First Circle" has Brazilian elements, but now in the service of a grander architectural context, while nothing could be simpler and yet more sophisticated than the delicate ballad "If I Could." "End of the Game" might be the best track on the record, equipped with a beautiful pop-flavored set of tunes and harmonies, with a rock beat fused to the floating ambience of South America as personified by the new Argentine percussionist/vocalist Pedro Aznar. "Praise," the closer, is an out-and-out rock tune, an affirmative flip side of "Forward March" and the last of a series of delightful surprises. Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide

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Been there, done thatby Anonymous

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July 13, 2002: I have had the privilege of playing First Circle and let me tell you it is a challenge. The switching for 12/8 to 10/8 all the time is a struggle but after you feel the rythem, you begin to feel the music and this song has made me feel jazz like I never felt it before. Buy this CD, it might change your life

A real favouriteby Anonymous

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June 12, 2002: Excellent album if you ignore the first track which I think is eith er tongue in cheek or a homage to john Zorn! Title track is an absolute mindblower. Fantastic climax. Mystifying rythms and hypnotic solos as usual. Get it.