So, if you are unzipping that RAR, listen closely. Hear the rhythmic guitar synth on "Last Train Home" not as a meme, but as a turning point in jazz. Hear the acoustic bass. Let the train take you home. And then, perhaps, buy the vinyl.
Pressed by WEA Brasil, this version has a subtle alternate cover (darker sepia tone) and a runout groove etching that reads "Pato Metenhe – Saudades." A known pressing plant error inserts a 4-second percussion coda before "So May It Secretly Begin."
The Pat Metheny Group on "Still Life (Talking)" consisted of: Pat Metheny Group Still Life Talking Rar
When Pat Metheny Group dropped Still Life (Talking) in 1987, it wasn’t just an album—it was a portal. Merging Brazilian textures, sky-high guitar synth lines, and the unforgettable vocals of David Blamires and Mark Ledford, the record became a platinum-selling jazz staple. But for collectors and deep-divers, the true magic lies in the "rar" – the hard-to-find fragments hiding off the master tape.
Acoustic and electric guitars, guitar synthesizers. Lyle Mays : Piano and keyboards (co-composer/arranger). So, if you are unzipping that RAR, listen closely
This Grammy-winning record serves as a pivotal bridge in the group's "Brazilian Trilogy," marked by a move from the ECM label to Geffen Records. It features the iconic partnership between Pat Metheny (guitars/synclavier) and the late
Winning the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance and achieving RIAA gold certification by 1992, the album is celebrated for its seamless integration of complex world-music rhythms and melodic pop sensibilities. It is often regarded as the second entry in the group's acclaimed "Brazilian Trilogy," sandwiched between 1984's First Circle and 1989's Letter from Home . Let the train take you home
"Still Life (Talking)" is a landmark album in the Pat Metheny Group's discography, showcasing the group's innovative approach to jazz fusion and their technical virtuosity. The album's critical acclaim and commercial success cemented the group's status as one of the leading jazz fusion bands of the 1980s.