In addition to his work as an outstanding jazz artist, Pat Metheny has also earned a reputation as a composer for stage, screen and television. Following is a list of productions to which Metheny has contributed compositions or an entire score.
FILMS
The Silent Alarm (1993) -- Composed and performed original score for this short film, written and directed by Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure).
Arachnophobia (1990) -- The Metheny composition Going Ahead was used in the film score of this Walt Disney/Amblin release.
Twice In A Lifetime (1985) -- Composed and recorded the score for this film featuring Gene Hackman, Ellen Burstyn and Ann Margaret.
Fandango (1984) -- The motion picture, produced by Steven Spielberg, features approximately nine minutes of music from Metheny and Lyle Mays ECM album, As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls.
Falcon And The Snowman (1984) -- Metheny and Lyle Mays composed, arranged and recorded the soundtrack and film score to this movie staring Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn. Metheny collaborated with David Bowie on the hit title track This Is Not America.
Under Fire (1983) -- Metheny was guest soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra on the film score and sound track, composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith and nominated for an Academy Award. The film stars Nick Nolte and Gene Hackman.
Little Sister (1983) - Composed and performed soundtrack for this American Playhouse film starring John Savage.
TELEVISION
Grandpas Ghost (1986) -- Composed and performed the music for this episode of Steven Spielbergs Amazing Stories, directed by Timothy Hutton.
The Search For Solutions (1979) -- Metheny and Lyle Mays composed, arranged and performed the music for this nine part television series produced for PBS and airing nationally in April 1979.
STAGE
Big Time (1989) -- Composed and performed the music for this American Playhouse production.
Adieux (1988) -- Original composition for Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal which premiered at the 1988 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal.
Lemon Sky (1987) -- Composed and recorded the score along with Jack DeJohnettes solo improvised drumming for this American Playhouse special starring Kevin Bacon and Linday Crouse.
Orphans (1986) -- A Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago production which featured an assortment of compositions by Metheny and Lyle Mays.
