Pat Metheny Charlie Haden/Pro-Shot Live Collection 1986-2009

This 4-disc DVD collection compiles rare pro-shot live footage from 1986 to 2009, focusing on performances by Pat Metheny and renowned bassist Charlie Haden! From group performances in 1986 to intimate duo sessions between Metheny and Haden in the 2000s, this collection allows you to enjoy the musical collaboration between the two over approximately 23 years. This is a must-have video collection for fans, allowing you to fully appreciate the rich sounds of jazz guitar and acoustic bass, and the improvisation and dialogue unique to these masters. Below are the details of each disc as they were sold at the time. Disc 1 A complete 93-minute recording of a duo performance at the annual Victoria Jazz Festival held in Spain on July 15, 2009, featuring the two who have appeared together in many sessions since 1980’s “80/81,” using pro-shot footage from the TV broadcast master. Moreover, the high-definition 16:9 widescreen projection delivers a quality so high it could be an official release, perfectly recreating the transparent and ethereal performance featuring only live bass and guitar. The setlist also features seven songs from their 1997 album “MISSOURI SKY,” released under the duo’s name. Just like the album, the natural sound evokes the Missouri sky, creating nature-inspired music perfectly suited to an outdoor stage. The performance concludes with a cool and refreshing rendition of Miles Davis’s “BLUE IN GREEN” from “KIND OF BLUE,” a truly delightful ending. This must-see video for fans highlights the shared foundation they have in their music, both heavily incorporating folk/traditional elements. Live at Festival de Jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, July 15, 2009 Make Peace The Sound of Water Waltz For Ruth Our Spanish Love Song First Song Moon Is A Harsh Mistress Message To My Friend Precious Jewel Two For The Road Farmer’s Trust Blues for Pat Blue in Green Pat Metheny – guitar Charlie Haden – bass Approx. 92min Disc 2 This official-quality professional video captures performances from the annual Montreux Jazz Festival on July 7, 2005, featuring collaborations with various musicians. The first half begins with a duo performance with C. Haden, opening with “Waltz For Ruth,” a breathtakingly beautiful and epic soundscape that will bring tears to the eyes of fans and non-fans alike. The two musicians’ performance, which brilliantly recreates the Missouri sky over Montreal, leaves you speechless with emotion. The second half compiles footage of Pat’s daily appearances on various stages during the festival, featuring collaborations with a diverse range of musicians on tracks such as Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” and Jobim’s “Meditation,” making it a must-see. The entire film boasts absolutely perfect picture and sound quality, and while “The Way Up” is performed by PMG, it also uses a new master with ultra-high image quality that surpasses previous releases. It’s a professional edition with menu chapters and a running time of 102 minutes. Montreal Jazz Festival 2005, 7th July 2005 Introduction A Waltz For Ruth The Precious Jewel Message To A Friend Farmer’s Trust Song For The Boys Introduction Why Did I Choose You? Pat Metheny and Friends Montreal Jazz Festival 2005 nThe Way Up (opening) As It Is How Insensitive Giant Steps Song For Bilbao Farmer’s Trust First Song Pat Metheny & Friends – Casino de Montreal / Theatre, 8th June 2005 Office De Salut Pat Metheny & Friends – Gesu Theatre, 4th July 2005 Turnaround Question & Answer Medley PMG at Sainte-Catherine Street, 14th July 2005 The Way Up (part four) So It Is / Intro (acoustic version of the song) Pat Metheny (acoustic and electric guitar) Charlie Haden (acoustic bass) Approx 102min Disc 3 In this live re-recording of “Beyond the Missouri Sky” by Pat Metheny and Charlie Haden, Pat plays almost entirely on acoustic guitar. Pat’s guitar is beautifully clear, and Charlie Haden’s bass is deeply moving. The way Haden and Metheny gently weave each note together evokes a feeling of the very essence of music. This is a wonderful product that offers peace and tranquility, beyond a competition of skill or mutual inspiration! Burghausen, Germany 5.7.2003 Last Train Home (Pat) Song For The Boys (Pat) Into The Dream (Pat) Waltz For Ruth (Charlie) Our Spanish Love Song (Charlie) First Song (Charlie) The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress (Jim Webb) Message To A Friend (Pat) The Precious Jewel (Roy Acuff) Two For The Road (Henry Mancini) Farmer’s Trust (Pat) Blues For Pat (Charlie) Cinema Paradiso / Main Theme (Ennio Morricone) Cinema Paradiso / Love Theme (Andrea Morricone) Pat Metheny – Guitar, 42 String Guitar Charlie Haden – Acoustic Bass Approx. 100min Disc 4 Pat Metheny & Charlie Haden performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 14, 1986 This release features over two and a half hours of footage of Haden’s quartet performing, captured from a professionally shot master. Due to the recording being from an analog master showing signs of age-related deterioration, the video quality is somewhat lacking, making it a title for serious collectors. However, the audio quality is excellent, as expected from a professionally shot master. Furthermore, it’s an extremely valuable video that captures the entirety of a live performance by the four-piece band, including Ernie Watts and Paul Wertico, making it a must-have for any Metheny fan. It’s a professional edition with menu chapters and a total running time of 166 minutes. Shams, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 14th May 1986 People Police The Good Life Vals En Mi Offramp Kansas City Blues Insensateses Band Introduction Broadway Blues James Travels Video Games Farmer Trust Blues For Pat Canteloupe Island The Calling Personnel: Pat Metheny (guitar) Ernie Watts (saxophone) Charlie Haden (bass) Paul Wertico (drums) Approx 166 min.