Peter Sprague Plays Pat Metheny Vol.2

The innovative guitar playing and the gorgeous compositions of Pat Metheny have had an enormous influence on me and my music. When I got out of high school I spent a sweltering summer in Boston and that’s when I first heard him play. I was blown away and followed him around town and eventually had the good fortune of taking a few lessons. It was one of the big moments of my musical life and I remain a true believer in the message that he’s sending out through this songs.

The whole idea of mixing jazz with a midwestern twang, inviting a Jimmy Webb classic chord progression to seep in, exploring an Ornette Coleman interstellar space odyssey makes perfect sense to Pat Metheny and that’s why we love his music. Add to it his incredible skills on the guitar and you’ve got a beautiful perfect storm.

On this recording we’re playing a collection of Pat’s music set to lyrics by Randy Phillips and sung by vocalists Leonard Patton and Rebecca Jade. I’ve always believed that really well written songs can continue to illuminate with new interpretations. I hope you enjoy what we sometimes call the Lyricized Metheny.

Peter Sprague
February, 2022

Produced by Peter Sprague
Recorded at SpragueLand Studios, Encinitas, CA / 2000 – 2021
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Peter Sprague at SpragueLand Studios

Cover design by PeterSprague
Cover double neck guitar by Andy Powers
Special thanks to Pat Metheny, Yuris Zeltins, Andy Powers, D’Addario Strings, and Iron Horse Amps

1) Better Days
(Pat Metheny, Randy Phillips)
Peter Sprague — guitars
Leonard Patton — vocals
Barnaby Finch — piano
Justin Grinnell — bass
Dylan Savage — drums

2) For You
(Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Randy Phillips)
Peter Sprague — guitars
Rebecca Jade — vocals
John Opferkuch — piano
Mack Leighton — bass
Duncan Moore — drums

3) Questions
(Pat Metheny, Randy Phillips)
Peter Sprague — guitars
Leonard Patton — vocals
Barnaby Finch — piano
Justin Grinnell — bass
Dylan Savage — drums

4) A Change of Heart
(Pat Metheny, Randy Phillips)
Peter Sprague — guitars
Leonard Patton — vocals
Barnaby Finch — piano
Mack Leighton — bass
Duncan Moore — drums

5) A Farmers Trust
(Pat Metheny, Randy Phillips)
Peter Sprague — guitars
Rebecca Jade — vocals
John Opferkuch — piano
Mack Leighton — bass
Duncan Moore — drums

6) Going With Me
(Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Randy Phillips)
Peter Sprague — guitars
Leonard Patton — vocals
Barnaby Finch — piano
Justin Grinnell — bass
Dylan Savage — drums

7) Her Family
(Pat Metheny, Randy Phillips)
Peter Sprague — guitars
Leonard Patton — vocals
Barnaby Finch — piano
Justin Grinnell — bass
Dylan Savage — drums

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