The Way Up is a Jazz album by Pat Metheny Group, originally released in 2005. On Gatefold: 13 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Jazz Fusion
- lush
- triumphant
- cerebral
About
The Way Up is the Grammy award winning thirteenth album by the Pat Metheny Group, released in 2005. The album consists of one 68 minute-long piece, split into four tracks solely for CD navigation. The album is a showcase for the band's ability in solo improvisation and dynamics. The tunes are apparently influenced by the works of contemporary composer Steve Reich, with whom Pat Metheny has collaborated in the past. Reich is credited on the CD with "very special thanks" along with Eberhard Weber, another musician Metheny has worked with. Pat Metheny: Guitar Synth Slide, Engineer, Producer Lyle Mays: Piano, .
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Tracklist
- 1The Way Up: Opening & Part One31:44
- 2The Way Up: Part Two20:29
- 3The Way Up: Part Three15:52
Credits
Performers
- Steve RodbyACOUSTIC BASS ELECTRIC BASS CELLO
- Pat MethenyACOUSTIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR GUITAR SYNTHESIZER
- Antonio SanchezDRUMS XYLOPHONE
- Gregoire MaretHARMONICA
- Dave SamuelsPERCUSSION
- Richard BonaPERCUSSION GUITAR VOCALS
- Cuong VuWHISTLE TRUMPET VOCALS
- Lyle MaysXYLOPHONE PIANO KEYBOARDS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 13 pressings tracked on Gatefold