[audiobook] The Offensive Art: Political Satire and Its Censorship around the World from Beerbohm to Borat by Leonard Freedman in Arts-Photography

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(Book). Pat Metheny is one of the most critically acclaimed; commercially successful; and musically significant artists of the last 50 years. He has not only revolutionized his instrument; but also changed the face of jazz itself. In 2007; composer; arranger; and performer Richard Niles wrote and produced a three-part series of in-depth interviews for the BBC titled Pat Metheny Bright Size Life . This book is comprised of these never-before-printed interviews and discussions with Metheny; whom Niles has known and worked with since 1974. In this series of intimate; in-depth interviews; Metheny * reveals why he was driven toward music with a stratospheric drive and dedication * uncovers the inner workings of his creative mind; showing step by step how he set and achieved each of his own demanding goals * describes his methodology as a guitarist; improviser; and composer * demonstrates his concepts and methodologies on the guitar. Niles has transcribed these unique musical performances for the book. Some of Methenys closest colleagues; including Lyle Mays; Gary Burton; Jack DeJohnette; John Patitucci; Methenys brother Mike; and the late Michael Brecker; have contributed to the book; which also includes numerous photographs and a discography.