Album · 1984

First Circle

Released
1984
Label
ECM Records
Catalogue no.
ECM 1278
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
49:58
Country
US

“First Circle” is an album by Pat Metheny Group, released in 1984 on ECM Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 49:58. The line-up features Lyle Mays (trumpet, synthesizer), Paul Wertico (membranophone, cymbal), Steve Rodby (bass drum, bass guitar), Pat Metheny (sitar, synclavier) and Pedro Aznar (glockenspiel, bell).

Who played on First Circle

  • Lyle Mays trumpet, synthesizer, piano, agogô, organ all tracks
  • Paul Wertico membranophone, cymbal, drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Steve Rodby bass drum, bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar all tracks
  • Pat Metheny sitar, synclavier, slide guitar, acoustic guitar, guitar, synthesizer on 7 tracks
  • Pedro Aznar glockenspiel, bell, vocals, percussion, acoustic guitar, whistle on 7 tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 Forward March — Pat Metheny 2:50
  2. 2 Yolanda, You Learn — Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny 4:49
  3. 3 The First Circle — Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny 9:16
  4. 4 If I Could — Pat Metheny 7:01
  5. 5 Tell It All — Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny 8:00
  6. 6 End of the Game — Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny 8:03
  7. 7 Más Allá (Beyond) — Pat Metheny 5:41
  8. 8 Praise — Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny 4:18

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Pat Metheny Group 1977 · ECM Records American Garage 1979 · ECM Records Offramp 1982 · ECM Records
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Live at Austin City Limits 11-24-2002 · Live
The Pat Metheny Group in Concert · Live
Live In Concert 1977 · Live
Travels 1983 · Live
The Falcon and the Snowman 1985
Still Life (Talking) 1987
Letter From Home 1989
The Road to You (live in Marseilles, France) 1991 · Live

Frequently asked questions

Who played on First Circle?

The line-up of First Circle includes Lyle Mays (trumpet, synthesizer), Paul Wertico (membranophone, cymbal), Steve Rodby (bass drum, bass guitar), Pat Metheny (sitar, synclavier) and Pedro Aznar (glockenspiel, bell).

Which label released First Circle?

First Circle was released in 1984 on ECM Records (ECM 1278).

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