Composer

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Pat Metheny

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Compose Date

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1986

Average_duration

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3:09

In Her Family is a composition by the renowned American jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny. The piece was composed in 1994 and premiered on his album "Zero Tolerance for Silence" in the same year. The composition is a single movement piece that lasts for approximately 12 minutes. The piece is characterized by its hauntingly beautiful melody and intricate harmonies. It is a slow and contemplative piece that is deeply emotional and introspective. The composition is played on a 42-string Pikasso guitar, which was custom-made for Metheny by Canadian luthier Linda Manzer. The piece begins with a simple and delicate melody played on the Pikasso guitar. The melody is then repeated and developed, with Metheny adding layers of harmonies and textures to create a rich and complex sound. The piece gradually builds in intensity, with Metheny using a variety of techniques such as tapping, strumming, and plucking to create a range of sounds and textures. As the piece progresses, Metheny introduces new themes and motifs, each building on the previous one to create a cohesive and unified whole. The composition reaches its climax with a powerful and emotional solo, before gradually fading away to a gentle and peaceful conclusion. In Her Family is a deeply personal composition for Metheny, inspired by his own family and the memories and emotions associated with them. The piece is a testament to Metheny's skill as a composer and guitarist, showcasing his ability to create complex and beautiful music that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

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