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Pat Metheny follows Joshua Redman with one chorus of electric guitar on "Soul Dance," his signature legato phrasing and harmonic imagination perfectly suited to the waltz's modal colors. At approximately 206 BPM in three-quarter time, Metheny navigates the 40-bar ABAC form in D minor with the melodic grace that has defined his playing throughout his career. His single chorus provides a concise but complete statement that contrasts with Redman's more expansive two-chorus feature, the guitarist distilling his ideas into a focused improvisation that complements the composition's lyrical character. Billy Higgins's light, swinging brush work and Charlie Haden's resonant bass anchor the waltz groove beneath Metheny's solo.
Pat Metheny was 38 to 39 years old at the time.
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