Pat Metheny Group – The Falcon And The Snowman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

I scored my copy for a buck. Has a promo stamp

As no one has commented, I'll just add that this is a superb sounding album and pressing. Mostly, it sounds like a regular Pat Metheny album, with a few non vocal versions of This Is Not America, the Bowie single, and a few soundtrack fillers. Deep bass and depth of sound. Its only fault is it's short duration.

2024 Japanese CD sounds fantastic.
Fully dynamic disc, DR13db
It's a relief that it's not just another compressed crap that's everywhere on CDs these days.
Release appears to be a straight reissue of an early...

"Daulton Lee" is such a great track. x x x

If you're a PMG fan, you are well aware of the soundtrack and this album, which is ittedly hard to find on vinyl. The compositions are as well written as those from any Metheny album of this era: Pat's guitar synth a la "Are You Going With Me?", Lyle's synth pads and tinkling piano fills, Wertico's ultra steady grooves, and Pedro Aznar's soaring vocals. It's the magic formula that launched this band. Now, add David Bowie to that formula for one track, and the bar has been duly raised.

This recording sounds excellent. All of the instruments including the orchestral/choral work, is beautifully balanced and crystal clear. The low frequency instruments, whether acoustic bass, synth bass, or bowed double bass, is enormous. Enjoy this with your subwoofer to rumble the room slightly.

If you like to relax with some beautiful background music in the vein of "As Falls Wichita...", this release is a more cinematic version of that.

4 stars. Recommended.

This is a lovely album. Perfect for times when you want to relax.