''The Orchestrion Project'' is an album by American guitarist

Pat Metheny Patrick Bruce Metheny ( ; born August 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and composer. He was the leader of the Pat Metheny Group (1977–2010) and continues to work in various small-combo, duet, and solo settings, as well as other side pr ...

released as a double CD in early 2013 on the Nonesuch label following the release of a concert video with the same name in 2012. The album was recorded on tour following ''

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'', Metheny's album from 2010 which used

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ic instruments.

Reception

The album received generally favorable reviews, with

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giving it a score of 83% from 5 reviews.

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awarded the album 4 stars, and in its review Thom Jurek said, "While this album's predecessor evidenced his accomplishment in the instrument's creation and operation, ''The Orchestrion Project'' reveals that Metheny's possibilities with it have only been tapped". Dave Gelly of ''

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'' said, "I have never heard anything quite like it".Gelly, D.
Pat Metheny: ''The Orchestrion Project'' Review
The Observer, February 10, 2013

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's Peter Marsh was less impressed stating "The Orchestrion is impressive when seen in action. But Metheny's use of it here delivers a pale, expensive shadow of what a real band can achieve. The project doesn't feel like it has longevity, and this release is for the hardcore only".Marsh, P
Pat Metheny: ''The Orchestrion Project'' Review
BBC Music, accessed February 5, 2014

Track listing

Personnel

– acoustic and electric guitars,

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, orchestrionics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Orchestrion Project, The Nonesuch Records live albums Pat Metheny live albums 2012 live albums