# First Circle guitar solo

> The guitar solo on First Circle by Pat Metheny Group (1984). From the album First Circle. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Pat Metheny Group, 1984, from *First Circle*. Solo by *Pat Metheny*.

Complex rhythmic cycles give way to a warm, flowing guitar statement that anchors the piece.

First Circle by Pat Metheny Group is #8 in our ranking of the best Pat Metheny guitar solos. The solo is played by Pat Metheny and the song was released in 1984.

## In our lists

- [The Best Pat Metheny Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/pat-metheny-guitar-solos/) — #8

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on First Circle?

Pat Metheny played the solo on Pat Metheny Group's First Circle (1984).

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