J.B. Spins "The Way Up Live" DVD - Pat Metheny Group

Back in February 2005 I seriously considered flying to Tokyo, Seoul or San Diego just to see a concert. At that stage I hadn’t seen Pat Metheny perform other than on DVD. Pat Metheny Group’s “The Way Up” tour was getting rave reviews and that was the nearest it would get to New Zealand.

Since then I’ve seen Pat Metheny (Trio) perform in New Zealand and also, unexpectedly, have visited Seoul but not to see PMG. The Seoul performance I would have seen, funds allowing, has just been released on DVD. J.B. has a great review which is some comfort while I wait for the courier to deliver my copy. It’s been on pre-order from the day I found out about the release & it’s not far away…

J.B. Spins: The Way Up Live
One reason The Way Up was such an important recording when it was released, is that it seemed to synthesize everything the guitarist has previously explored, into a coherent, album-length statement. It was also great music, so The Way Up Live, featuring the Pat Metheny Group performing this extended piece in Seoul, is a welcome DVD arrival.

J.B. Spins: The Way Up Live
One reason The Way Up was such an important recording when it was released, is that it seemed to synthesize everything the guitarist has previously explored, into a coherent, album-length statement. It was also great music, so The Way Up Live, featuring the Pat Metheny Group performing this extended piece in Seoul, is a welcome DVD arrival.