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roxanneivey May 15 2015 at 4:24 PM	I’ll be having brain surgery soon to remove a rare type of tumor, and am contemplating a post-op playlist for my recovery. "Always and Forever", "Not to Be Forgotten" and "Look Ahead" [Secret Story] will provide a gentle beginning, but I could use some suggestions on where to go from there.
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facing west Aug 01 2015 at 1:28 PM	Roxanne -- I join in adding my prayers / highest intentions for your health. So much of Pat’s music is good medicine, as you well know, but I think the entire New Chautauqua record has a kind of healing narrative arc. As does the track As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls. Wishing you the best.
foper Aug 01 2015 at 7:29 AM	I second toneman’s sentiments. Since reading your original post I have checked from time to time to see how you’re doing. I pray you’re doing well.
toneman Jul 30 2015 at 2:45 PM	Roxanne - me too - not wishing to pry but hope things went/go well. And that Pat’s music soothes your soul.
CATHY W Jul 28 2015 at 11:42 PM	Roxane...hope all is well...
MarcNebo Jul 19 2015 at 7:53 AM	The Pat Metheny and Charlie Haden disc Beyond the Missouri Sky would be my choice. The entire recording is very mood altering.
roxanneivey May 30 2015 at 8:25 PM	These are great recommendations, toneman. Thank you SO much!
toneman May 26 2015 at 10:50 AM	further thought - I’d add Suena con Mexico. When Pat played this to close the Orchestrion show it was heavenly.
toneman May 18 2015 at 7:02 PM	best wishes & I hope all goes well Roxanne. thank you for starting this thread - what is being said here resonates in a common way with so many for whom Pat’s music is the story of our lives. I totally agree with what’s been said below, in the sentiments expressed and in the selections of music. My kids ask me what my favourite song is - and more and more I think it’s First Circle - so hard to say. But anyhow, in addition to Always and Forever (wow) and Farmer’s trust (love it) I would add a few thoughts: although it’s brief, it’s a glimpse of beauty - Letter from Home. And also, Every Day I Thank you - hard to express in words how deeply some of these pieces touch me. Good luck Roaxanne and thank you for inviting us into this discussion.
dana May 18 2015 at 12:42 AM	Correction to "You’re" ... an opportunity to express heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery ...
patsfan May 17 2015 at 10:41 PM	Foper, a huge thumbs up re your message to all of us who are addicted to Pat’s music and creativity, and really what it means in our daily life, in the car or at home, or in times of stress, to have all that music with us. Really, I can’t express that sentiment any better !
roxanneivey May 17 2015 at 6:28 PM	I couldn’t agree more with foper...and dana. Thank you all so much for your suggestions and support.
dana May 17 2015 at 10:06 AM	Your in good hands .....
foper May 17 2015 at 7:37 AM	I hope I’m not hijacking this thread by posting this. I don’t know if Pat reads this forum, but I hope he knows his music means more to so many of us than just something to listen to, or learn from musically (although for me Pat has been a guitar mentor to me). His music inspires so many of us. There’s an old saying that most folks of a certain age don’t have a point in their lives where they can’t place an Elton John song. Well for me, past the age of 17, there isn’t a point in my life where I can’t place a Pat Metheny song. I told my wife long ago that if I ever had any kind of major surgery to endlessly play Pat’s music. Even in my healthy state, Pat’s music inspires and calms me. For someone (Roxanne) to look to Pat’s music for healing and peace during a truly challenging time; I really hope Pat understands that his music means far more to us than just challenging our listening and entertainment.
patsfan May 16 2015 at 11:00 PM	And on the subject of a Music as Medicine, I’m afraid I’m very specific. .... I don’t know why i was totally drawn to Pat’s music back in the early 80’s, because before that I had vague preferences , like Steely Dan or the Beetles. But no one except oneI know is really likes Pat’s music, which I believe is a symptom of ’pop music’ ennui and most people don’t really listen, period. And I find I like most of Pat’s preferences, including John Adam’s Dr Atomic and of course many of those who Pat has collaborated with.
mugsy May 16 2015 at 1:45 PM	Hey Roxanne, I too, wish you a speedy recovery. I agree with Patsfan, that all of Pat’s music should be playing...When I am in different moods, different pieces hit me the hardest. Since you don’t know how you will be feeling, why not be prepared for anything? Again, I wish you the best!
BobSmith May 16 2015 at 8:59 AM	roxanne--"Farmer’s Trust" from Travels comes to mind as a nice, quiet piece for recovery. Good luck with your surgery, you’re a brave person going through that, I’m sure you’ll be fine.
foper May 16 2015 at 6:30 AM	I was remiss in my last post to wish you a very successful surgery and a speedy recovery Roxanne.
foper May 16 2015 at 6:29 AM	’First Circle’. I think this is probably his most inspirational piece. Everything on ’Secret Story’. ’The Way Up’.
patsfan May 16 2015 at 2:09 AM	Roxanne, I’m sure I speak for all the others here in wishing you a fast and complete recovery. As for music, just have your headphones on and settle into all of Pat’s music, you’ll never know what will inspire and enlighten you. And all the best...
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