I didn't want there to be a computer on stage. When I see people with computers on stage, I think, 'Are you sending e-mail?' That's so corny. Pat Metheny computercornymail Change image and share on social
I love playing and working on music. It is something that I feel really lucky to be able to spend my life doing. And I don't sleep much! Pat Metheny feellifelove Change image and share on social
The reality of music itself, which is the fabric of life for me, is where most of my attention is. Pat Metheny attentionfabriclife Change image and share on social
If we are going to list guitar influences, the biggest one by far is Wes Montgomery. Also, Gary Burton was obviously huge for me in a number of ways. But beyond that, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard. Pat Metheny bigbrownburton share on social
Somehow, trumpet is the reference point for me - it was actually my first instrument. Pat Metheny instrumentpointreference Change image and share on social
It's more about conception and touch and spirit and soul than whether my hardware was in place. Pat Metheny conceptionhardwareplace Change image and share on social
When talking about writing, I often use the analogy of archaeology. There are these great tunes all around. Your skill as a musician allows you to pick them out without breaking them. Pat Metheny analogyarchaeologybreak Change image and share on social
'The Unity Band' project has been life-changing for me. I have led many groups of talented musicians, but this is unlike anything else. Pat Metheny bandchangegroup Change image and share on social
No two notes are ever the same volume. With the guitar, you really have to model in your mind this wider thing; you're trying to create the illusion of a bigger dynamic range. Pat Metheny bigcreatedynamic Change image and share on social
