Metheny, Pat: Dream Box

Even a guitar legend can release a new album comprised of unused recordings found on an old, almost discarded hard drive, and have it turn into something spectacular. Such is the case with Dream Box, a new collection of solo instrumental recordings from Metheny that he literally found on an old laptop while he was out on tour, and in fact barely even remembers playing or recording, that features him on solo electric guitar performed in solitude throughout his career. It's a warm collection of 'odds n sods' so to speak, but what a treasure chest of goodies it is. Much like Pat's previous releases on baritone guitar, Dream Box is quiet and reflective, blending original songs and covers, and shows the guitar legend at his most private yet expansive. Each and every song here is simply gorgeous, whether it be the soaring "From the Mountains", the lush "Trust Your Angels", or the charming "I Fall in Love Too Easily", it's just Pat Metheny and his guitar, nothing else, and sometimes that's really all you need to be moved by music from a master. His tone is lovely, his choice of notes and melodies just so perfect; there's a reason this guy has been beloved for so many years. Put a guitar in his hand, and magic just happens. To think that forgotten recordings sound this enchanting is a testament to Pat's talents.

Exquisite....

Track Listing
1 The Waves Are Not the Ocean
2 From the Mountains
3 Ole & Gard
4 Trust Your Angels
5 Never Was Love
6 I Fall in Love Too Easily
7 P.C. of Belgium
8 Morning of the Carnival
9 Clouds Can’t Change the Sky

Added: September 28th 2023
Reviewer: Pete Pardo
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Language: english

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