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Wong Notes

The Tao of Pat Metheny

Sep 8, 2021
In this episode, influential guitarist Pat Metheny talks about what makes an icon, the importance of devotion to music, and why the drummer is top dog. He also shares insights on choosing collaborators, owning Wes Montgomery's guitar, and how his entire life's work is 'all one tune'.
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  • Maintaining a unique artistic vision and direction is crucial in music.
  • A strong melodic approach combined with clarity of expression is essential in music.

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Importance of staying true to oneself in music

In this podcast episode, Pat Matheny discusses the importance of maintaining a unique artistic vision and direction. He shares insights from his own experiences and mentions artists like Paul Clay and Wes Montgomery as inspirations. Matheny emphasizes the significance of representing oneself authentically in music and strives to reflect his personal values and love for the art form through his compositions and performances.

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