Imaginary Day

Imaginary Day

ASIN: B000002NIE

Editorial Reviews
From Jazziz
Guitarist Pat Metheny's career is linked to many aspects of jazz's future. Perhaps the most recognizable guitarist on the scene, he's worked lately in free-improv contexts (1997's Sign of the Four), in gentle duets (1997's Short Stories, with Charlie Haden), and has continued to expand the sound and reach of his multiple-Grammy-winning Pat Metheny Group. Imaginary Day finds Metheny exploring world-music influences and orchestral colors and opening up new avenues for contemporary jazz. And he introduces a range of new and recent additions to his collection of axes - among them, the 42-string Pikasso guitar, the baritone guitar, and the acoustic sitar-guitar.

Tracks:

Imaginary Day
Follow Me
Into The Dream
A Story Within The Story
The Heat Of The Day
Acros The Sky
The Roots Of Coincidence
Too Soon Tomorrow
The Awakening

Customer Reviews:

WOW!.......2007-03-04

the best cd i have ever heard period. I'm not even a big metheny fan but him n lyle outdid themselves with this cd, it's nothing short of amazing, every single track..

The Coincidence of Roots.......2005-07-09

A brilliant work, and no this review isn't of much help really, but I'd like to forward a theory about the guitar solo in the prog rocker Roots of Coincidence: PM had been listening to Tribal Tech guitarist Scott Henderson in the mid 90's as Scott moved away from compositional jazz-fusion toward fearless, bluesy, attitude-driven free-form guitar, decided Scott was having way too much fun at it - and with songs like "Canine" on TT's Face First who could argue? - thusly deciding to stake his claim on this invigorating new ground. It's good, interesting, but fleeting and disjointed, and Scott does it better. Still, what PMG here, on Imaginary Day as elsewhere, are able to render as musical generalists, by selecting from the full pallette of sonic colors and using each to maximum effect, ah! This, the artistic specialists and the attitude-driven often by contrast find elusive.

Community of Souls.......2004-12-20

"It was there, in the blinding heat of the imaginary day, that he saw what could be." -Dickinson

This album, like all things holy, requires no discussion. The deep roots of coincidence have brought you here. If you do not already possess this album, buy it and join the rest of us within the Imaginary Day.

Hypnotic.......2004-11-20

I purchased this CD around Christmas '97 and continue to listen to it from time to time. If I had to pick a deserted island CD, this would probably be it. Everything from the killer guitar solo at the end of the opening track to the hypnotic `A Story Within a Story' is just flawless (what do you expect from PMG?). Also, pick up the DVD Audio version if you have a home theater system. It's incredible.

I saw them in 2002 (front row). The musicianship was breathtaking. If you ever get a chance to see PMG, take it. You won't regret it.

Amazing on DVD-audio..........2004-07-22

I purchased Imgainary Day a few years ago and it has been my favourite Metheny album of all and, indeed, one of my favourite albums. What is most impressive is the versatility of the group, flowing from world beat, to jazz, to rock, and back. There is an intense variety here and it is complemented by the richness and fullness of the sounds. Another aspect of this album is the subtle nuances of sound such as the little bells, 'tick' sounds, chimes, 'wind' noises etc. These add to the already-complex soundstage.

Now, a few days ago, I received my order from Amazon which was a DVD-audio disk of Imaginay Day. (this requires a dvd player nad a surround sound system). As I mentionned before, there are many subtle sounds that one might not notice usually but with a DVD-audio disk, the sound opens up and becomes more full than you could ever have hoped for. The winds and ticking sounds are heard and one becomes aware of all these little sounds that make this album great. (Not to mention the incredible 5.1 channel surround sound engineering).

Tracks:

Imaginary Day
Follow Me
Into The Dream
A Story Within The Story
The Heat Of The Day
Across The Sky
The Roots Of Coincidence
Too Soon Tomorrow
The Awakening

Customer Reviews:

WOW!.......2007-03-04

the best cd i have ever heard period. I'm not even a big metheny fan but him n lyle outdid themselves with this cd, it's nothing short of amazing, every single track..

The Coincidence of Roots.......2005-07-09

Community of Souls.......2004-12-20

Hypnotic.......2004-11-20

Amazing on DVD-audio..........2004-07-22

Tracks:

Handel In The Strand
Bridal Lullaby
English Waltz
Mock Morris
To A Nordic Princess
In A Nutshell-Ste: I. Arrival Platform Humlet
In A Nutshell-Ste: II. Gay But Wistful
In A Nutshell-Ste: III. Pastoral
In A Nutshell-Ste: IV. 'The Gum-Suckers' March
Peace
Saxon Twi-Play
Andante Con Moto
Children's March
The Immovable Do
Sailor's Song
Colonial Song
Walking Tune
Harvest Hymn
In Dahomey

Tracks:

b flat Pno Con (Opening)
Cradle-Song
Love Walked In
Second Pno Con (3rd Movt)
Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
Nimrod
Ramble On The Last Love-Duet
Chinese Melody-Beautiful Fresh Flower
Paraphrase On The Flower Waltz
Lullaby From 'Tribute To Foster'
American Song-The Rag-Time Girl
'Blithe Bells'
Fugue In a
The Man I Love

Tracks:

Country Gardens
The Merry King
Molly On The Shore
Irish Tune From County Derry
Knight And Shepard's Daughter
The Nightingale And The Two Sisters
Jutish Medley
Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
The Rival Brothers
Near Woodstock Town
Will Ye Gang To The Hielands, Lizzie Lindsay
The Brisk Young Sailor
One More Day My John (Easy Version)
Rimmer And Goldcastle
Spoon River
The Widow's Party
The Hunter In His Career
My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
Died For Love
Scotch Strathspey
One More Day My John (Complex Version)
Bristol Town
Hard-Hearted Barb'ra Helen
Mo Ninghean Dhu
Lisbon (Dublin Bay)
Stalt Vesselil
O Gin I Were Where Gowrie Rins
Shepard's Hey

Tracks:

Four Irish Dances: I. A March-Jig
Four Irish Dances: II. A Slow Dance
Four Irish Dances: III. The Leprechaun's Dance
Four Irish Dances: IV. A Reel
Nell
Apres Un Reve
Pno Con, First Movt
Tiger-Tiger
Air And Dance
Hornpipe
Toccata And Fugue in d
Lullaby From 'Tribute To Foster' (Easy Grainger)
Angelus Ad Virginem
Klavierstuck in E
Eastern Intermezzo
The Bigelow March
Pno Con, First Movt
At Twilight
Klavierstuck in a
Klavierstuck in B Flat
Klavierstuck in D

Tracks:

Children's March: 'Over The Hills And Far Away'
Up-Country Song (Colonial Song)
English Dance
Ye Banks And Braes O' Bonnie Doon
'Spoon River'-American Folk Dance
Train Music
Zanzibar Boat-Song
Paganini Varations, No.12
Green Bushes-Passacaglia On An English Folksong
William Byrd's Air And Variations For The Virginals 'The Carman's Whistle'
'A Dance Rhapsody'
Girl Crazy: Embraceable You
The Warriors-Music To An Imaginary Ballet

Customer Reviews:

Every last note..........2006-06-14

A super budget 5 CD collection of all of Grainger's Piano music.
Every last note!
The shipping alone would be $17.00+ for the 5 individual Cds.
Englishman Martin Jones plays these as if he wrote them. He is thoroughly inside this music.
I think his best work to date.
He is joined on CD #5 by Richard Mcmahon and Phillip Martin. Where they rollick in various combos and trios on 1, 2 and 3 pianos. This is exhilerating. Especially on an truly uplifting version of Green Bushes.
The entire set is strongly idiomatic and given a clear, crisp, warm and spacious recording. FIRST CLASS sound.
There are too many highlights to single out, but the In A Nutshell Suite and Green Bushes are especially GOOD!
There is not a bad note or "vibe" on any of these CDs.
Highly recommended for Granger fans and fans of English Piano Music.

Average customer rating:

SAWEEET SOUNDS!
Tony Says...
You won't be able to get enough!
I love these guys..
Kickass cd!

Imaginary bill
Imaginary bill
Manufacturer: Sportin' Company
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004S8NL
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

Clark Kent (3:22)
Polio (2:41)
Wash (3:29)
Troy Dorsey (2:25)
Bottom Feeder (3:28)
Donnie and Marie O.C.D. (2:35)
Pantomime Horses (2:23)
About Her Toupee (2:52)
Doped Up (3:12)
Tom Brokaw (1:55)
Tell The Ice Cream Man To Wait (3:13)
My Rusty Trombone (2:42)

Album Description

The new album from Imaginary bill culminates the past ten months of writing and performing around the NYC area. The songs are dark and sensual with melody lines that hook you in, instantly becoming the music you'll have in your head all day.

Customer Reviews:

SAWEEET SOUNDS!.......2006-02-09

I love this album, it is just as good today as when I got it a few years back. I strongly recommend getting it to anyone who loves good music. They're on myspace also at www.myspace.com/imaginarybill

Tony Says..........2000-07-16

THEY'RE GRRREAT! I can't stop listening toit. I tried, I just can't. These songs just won't leave myhead.... GET IT! The best bucks you'll ever spend!

You won't be able to get enough!.......2000-04-28

This CD absolutely blew me away! The vocals, the arrangements, song lyrics, just everything was as wonderful as a CD should be. I've seen this band live many times and the only thing that can rival their performance is this CD. My only regret is, now I have to wait for their next one!

I love these guys.........2000-03-22

A very catchy collection of songs with no filler material. These guys are gonna be huge!

Kickass cd!.......2000-03-19

This cd is totally ear friendly! Cool music, and great lyrics. Some very catchy tunes! Buy it, its great!

Average customer rating:

Fantastic!
The album you've been waiting for!
From The Courier News, Bridgewater, NJ

An Imaginary Sitcom

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004OCXS
Release Date: 2000-02-11

Tracks:

Theme From an Imaginary Sitcom
It's All About Tonite
Loud and Clear
Lunatics Like Me
Spoons
Brian's Song
Just a Kid
Wake the Neighbors
Cat
Down the Hatch
Cynical Boy
There's a Place on a Woman You Can Touch That'll Really Drive Her Crazy
Must Be Dreaming
Closing Credits

Album Description

This is where we're comin' from: Two guitars, bass and drums. It all starts with the three "Bs": Beatles, Buddy Holly, Burt Bacharach. After that, throw in elements of Johnny Thunders, The Smithereens, Kansas, King Crimson, Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Redd Kross, Motley Crue, Green Day, Gin Blossoms, Fastball and the "Rent" soundtrack. The end result is pop music that's mostly loud, consistently melodic, eminently lyrical and...did we mention loud?

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic!.......2001-04-19

This review may be a little biased considering the lead singer/guitarist (Mike Daly) is my uncle, but I'm gonna write it anyway. This album is fantastic. I've been listening to Every Damn Day since its inception, and they just keep getting better. I listen to this CD quite often and I can't ever remember skipping a song. There is no lull, no point in the album where you stop listening. It just rolls on and leaves you wanting more. An Imiginary Sitcom backs up my long running theory that these guys make better music than 99.9 percent of what's played on the radio. I highly recommend this one to anybody who likes good music.

Love ya, Uncle Mike. Let me know when Custom Cruiser will be out on disc!

The album you've been waiting for!.......2000-06-14

Wow! what an album. All hits, all the way, no filler. And they're even better live. Seriously, music fans, look no further, you *will* enjoy this cd. Turn off your radio and listen to the music that should be popular. Long live the Imaginary Sitcom!

From The Courier News, Bridgewater, NJ.......2000-04-30

With its snappy pop arrangements and killer vocal harmonies, Every Damn Day is as Beatlesque and Smithereensesque as ever. But the songwriting of frontman Mike Daly and guitarist John Reynolds works on many different levels. Both offer funny, touching insights about growing older in an increasingly colder world. The best music critics are musicians. Former Aquarian Weekly editors, Daly and Reynolds aren't music critics anymore, but they pack a bunch of their favorite musical references into their second full-length CD, including Redd Kross, Mountain, Kiss, Nirvana, The Specials, Bad Religion, Boston and Blondie. Yet because they're such good songwriters and musicians, they mix all those inspirations into a cohesive, entertaining sound.

Willem Tanke: Imaginary Day - 21 Fantasies for organ

Average customer rating:

Willem Tanke: Imaginary Day - 21 Fantasies for organ

Manufacturer: Cybele
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0009UBYRY
Release Date: 2006-05-30

Average customer rating:

Stasis
The Isidore Chamber
Manufacturer: height611
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAFBC0
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Average customer rating:

Imaginary Day

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music

Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004U8WU
Release Date: 2000-08-08

Tracks:

Imaginary Day
Follow Me
Into The Dream
A Story Within A Story
The Heat Of The Day
Across The Sky
The Roots Of Coincidence
Too Soon Tomorrow
The Awakening
Across The Sky
Across The Sky(Goldie Remix)
The Roots Of Coincidence
The Roots Of Coincidence(Mr. Spring's Filter Kings 1.1 Mix)

Album Description

Japanese edition of the contemporary jazz legend's 1997album with a four track bonus CD single eaturing two mixesapiece of 'Across The Sky' (Album Version & Goldie Remix)and 'The Roots Of Coincidence' (Album Version & Mr. Spring'sFilter Kings 1.1 Mix). 'I

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