How Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays Began To Write Together

In this excerpt from Richard Niles' full interview with dear late ‪@MrLyleMays‬ he explains how did he and ‪@PatMethenyOfficial‬ worked together as #songwriter
Song: Santa Rita (Pray for Me) Ⓒ 2013-2023 Niles Smiles Music (BMI)
By Richard Niles from his album Santa Rita available here: music.amazon.c...
How Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays Began To Write Together
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[@billwear3153]

Lyle was absolutely brilliant. His work with Pat will always be my favorite music ever..

[@jettaca88]

Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny complimented each other so well in their music. A great loss for jazz but his brilliance will live on.

[@kisslena]

RIP Lyle Mays. Your artistry lives on forever. Thank you for sharing your gift in collaboration with Pat Metheny and through your solo work. You left us so suddenly. Had we known we were on borrowed time with you, we would have showered you with flowers. For the love we have for you is numbered in every note you’ve ever played.🙏🏽🎶🎹💛

[@angelapleasants8285]

They were an amazing collaboration. RIP Lyle Mays. You are truly missed. 🙏🏽❤️

[@fintanoneill2493]

We are lucky to have been able to experience what these two brought to the planet. RIP Lyle - you are missed!

[@Turboy65]

It was only when I started to compare Metheny's music WITH and WITHOUT Lyle's contributions that I came to understand that for me, the best part of the Metheny-Mays collaborations have always been Lyle's contribvutions. When pat goes off and solos, that's nice, but when Lyle takes center stage, I was captivated by every note.

[@ariesarethebest271]

Completely agree. Lyle was the best thing to happen to Pat.

[@федорфедоров-б6п]

Точно,эти соло нечто великолепное,эта музыка делает меня лучше. Очень жаль что сегодня практически нет музыкантов которые могут дарить такие ощущения.

[@jmgcg]

Lyle without Pat is the same. When they worked together they are fantastic

[@valve6642]

I'm in "Lyle world", these days. Loving his magic. RIP, genius.🎵

[@LucasPenido]

To me, the music Pat and Lyle created was the equivalent of a painting done by Picasso and Dali, or a song by Beethoven and Mozart! They are just two legendary people!

[@kathygibbons5302]

What a pleasure and honor to see Lyle and Pat together - 2 masters in their joyful, creative space. RIP, brother 🙏.

[@Bushmaster10MM]

Just saw Pat Metheny this weekend in NYC. The thing I've come to love about his live work is how little showmanship there is. His presentation is all about his music and the arrangements. His set is about the pure and simple exhibition of his music... Plain and Simple. BTW... he was Phenomenal. Blessings to all...JB ✌🏽

[@earlsimpson3393]

I agree with you 💯% I attended his royal oak show in Michigan a couple of weeks ago and your observation is totally accurate!

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

I agree. Lately popular music is all so calculated, and about the external appearances and shock value. But with Metheny snd Mays, I always want to listen and go back for more, no matter what I’m doing.

[@Bushmaster10MM]

@@MarySanchez-qk3hp Absolutely friend !

[@Coowallsky]

Lyle was so masterful.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

We miss you genius.

[@shannonhenson609]

In my opinion...Pat Metheny's best work was done with Lyle.

[@ariesarethebest271]

Agreed!

[@AndI0td763]

Lyle was an incredible talent. His work with Pat is brilliant and will only grow in stature with time.

[@jmgcg]

True but if you analyze Pat's solo works and Lyle, they are great bur when they worked together they ara fantastic

[@andreb.thomas5926]

I totally agree. Chao. Retired Vietnam era veteran, ex Detroiter, expatriate currently living in México and Colombia.

[@reconquistaahead1602]

God bless you Lyle. You gave me some of the best moments in my life through your incredible music. RIP❤

[@jimmyfields3654]

RIP Lyle

[@bmminc3001]

I love their projects..all of them..!

[@ChillStatusTwo]

Yoooo I'm 61 going to be 62 in September! The Pat Metheny Group from 1984 thru 1986 was the ONLY music with me on the D.M.Z. in Tungusun, South Korea. I would not be surprised if the current leader is not checking ole school Pat and Lyle out. R.i.P. great artist! ❤️

[@ChillStatusTwo]

As Wichita falls, so falls Wichita falls, one of the greatest jazz albums ever. Rest in Peace Lyle! Much ❤ and thanks for the everlasting tunes.

[@herrbonk3635]

They sure knew their jazz and latin stuff, Pat and Lyle, but is *that* album really jazz? Feels like a stretch to me.

[@josephramone5805]

Space Jazz

[@herrbonk3635]

@@josephramone5805 Perhaps, but more like film-, ambience- or art music, to me.

[@888drpepper]

@@herrbonk3635I won't quibble over what type of music they produced. I just know that it was some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard....and very unique and distinctive as well.

[@lablaine1981]

💯agreed from MSP...🎶❤️🎵,1st move: put on the headphones 🎧,🌀

[@dugdoll3295]

Dynamic Duo 🎼🎹🎸 i Treasure my Concert going times and Albums of theirs

[@MauricioDelaRosa-db7rr]

Got a chance to speak to Lyle on the Speaking Of Now tour not just a great musician but a great person too. Rest In Peace Maestro. 🙏✌️♥️

[@markortiz1506]

I did not appreciate the genius of Lyle Mays while he was alive, to my great regret. I see now that we was a master and wish greatly that I could have gone to one of his performances. He was top tier. Still is.

[@cliftonharmon2403]

Every small detail is accounted for with these two. They are what excellence sounds like.

[@haysfordays]

Love Lyle. How musical spirit is so large.

[@zekelucente9702]

Thank you Lyle for providing us with so much incredible music. My dad was an accomplished pianist and music lover and I took him to see The Pat Matheny Group at the Wiltern, third row center and I remember walking with him out in front of the theater and asking him what he thought and he was dumbfounded. I took my dad to a few more PMG shows and they’re some of my fondest memories.

[@laerciodian8537]

Lyle Mays eternal. R.I.P.

[@user-hs3dy5xu2c]

What an incredible talent Lyle was. The music he and Pat created was in many ways beyond description in its beauty. Absolutely transcendent.

[@keithschwartzmusic9461]

Lyle was so gifted. What a blessing to have grown up listening to his music. RIP, Maestro.

[@caballero3601]

It wasn't until I bought and heard a Lyle Mays solo album that I realized the "Pat Metheny Group sound" I so loved was more than 50% LYLE MAYS. They were a perfect example of how Yin & Yang works.

[@The3fingers]

Brilliant duo. Not many creative combos are as prolific as this pairing of Metheny/ Mayes - RIP Lyle.

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

McCartney and Lennon.

[@The3fingers]

@@maryexstroughtonaire4244 yes indeed. And also some guys named Chris Difford/Glen Tilbrook. 👍

[@blackamore1826]

Some of the most beautifulest music I've ever heard

[@steveharris4919]

What a Giant Talent. When I listen to "Slink" I get chill bumps and tears and hate for it to end. RIP Lyle Mays

[@lablaine1981]

From 1976-1990s...best of Metheny Mays 🎵🎶...fusion that sends you to the depths of our ❤️🧠

[@albertcarey181]

RIP Lyle! Your Genius is "Here To Stay"👏👏👏

[@davidraiklen4521]

Terrific quote that's worth remembering!

[@TrevorBerbick-oe5px]

Lyle Mays was phenomenal pianist AND songwriter as WELL! Him and Pat were the BEST of friends, God rest him!🙏

[@thebathrobebassist58]

Damn, this made me tear up a bit. RIP Lyle Mayes

[@GaryFox11000]

Lyle May's was a very creative , pianist , writer 11 Grammy Awards For his magical arrangements ! 🎷👏🤗

[@silvav2880]

Close to home..love Mays

[@josephramone5805]

I've never attended a solo or trio Pat Metheny concert, even though I had countless opportunities. Yet, I saw the PMG live a half dozen times. That puts it in perspective for me.

[@jhonnydrucker4519]

lyle mon ami ...un immense merci pourvtiut ce que tu m as donne comme bonheur a travers ta musique ...je t en serai reconnaissant a l infini et ennduo avec pat c etait divin ...je suis sur qu il y a dans le ciel une etoile de plus ...la tienne 🙏🌈💫

[@DRRICHARDNILES]

Merci mille fois!

[@lisasaadiq3372]

💜💜 Thankful for the wonderful results!

[@brianmi40]

I know that Pat collaborates with so many other talented musicians, but I couldn't even begin to imagine how much Pat misses such a special musical partner like Lyle. I feel the loss deeply that such a brilliant collaboration will bear no more fruit. Gone too soon are the only words that apply.

[@DesoloZantas]

RIP one of the best Pianist I know

[@gottadomor7438]

The single greatest composer of his time. And the PM-LM collaborations just a hare's breadth behind.

[@vernonedmonds8596]

RIP Lyle Mays 🫶 San Lorenzo is the best instrumental ever written

[@PrestonWilson-wm2rl]

It's awesome, how you really work so hard to produce really awesome music.

[@NeilRaouf]

Lyyyyyyleeeee❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@julioortuzarmunoz13]

Its very ad for me remaind Lyle Mays because I think tha he was a genius. His magical creations and how was he playd the piano today its imposible find. I have a Lyle in my hearth

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Struggling with putting into words the collaborative and creative process. I need to see the full videos. Here we go.

[@carloscappellini1687]

Thank you Lyle

[@cjm4921]

Genius !

[@jimwiskus8862]

I miss this guy! 😢

[@markschuette3770]

the best music i have ever heard!!!!!

[@Cicciput]

La coppia di musicisti più geniale di sempre

[@jamespfitz]

Someone was waxing on the beauties of Wichita, KS. I replied "Well, you know what they say, 'As falls Wichita, so falls Wichita Falls.'"

[@fortunyrodrigo.]

The "Maestro"! ❤

[@gregsaddie]

Lyle is one of the great composers post Bill Evans

[@mbernier59]

Mays is sorely missed 💔

[@MassimoGiancani7526]

In my opinion it was a perfect combination of Persons.

[@pableholloway8202]

Lovely!!!🌹

[@butziporsche8646]

Man, made me pretty sad. Last time I saw Pat was a couple of years ago at the Admiral in Bremerton. It was awesome it's like Steely Dan without Walter Becker. Still great but just not quite the same.

[@DRRICHARDNILES]

Well, it's different. Magic partnerships, like everything in life, are not forever. Love them while we can. Enjoy some of the other great interviews on my chanell.

[@paulwally9007]

Offramp......utter genius.

[@user-qr8jf5qk4f]

Toutes vos œuvres sont excellentes pour la melomanes que je suis c est un grand bonheur 😍 ❤❤❤❤😘

[@DRRICHARDNILES]

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[@jamesconnors5653]

The man.

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

Lyle and Pat/ Paul and John

[@orlandopoolebear]

🙏🏾

[@veronicavasquezbascunan1083]

❤🎶💯

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

😢

[@OlymPigs2010]

Lost All Respect For PAt Metheny After His Cheap Shot Rant At Kenny G !!!

[@stephengolden6080]

O.K., you keep Kenny, and I'll keep Pat!👍🤣

[@jazzfan7491]

What drove him over the edge, you’ll recall, is KG dubbing his sax over a Louis Armstrong track. Would be like me attaching my sketch to a Monet or Van Gogh and claiming I had created something new and valuable. Very glad PM spoke up about this.

[@stephengolden6080]

@@jazzfan7491 Thanks, always better to get more perspective.😐

[@markproulx1472]

@@jazzfan7491… Bullseye.

[@frankrivers2183]

​@hz3129I always looked at it as the fact Pat is usually so modest but was so vocal about Kenny G was indicative of how strongly he felt about that issue. He wasn't dissing Kenny G as a musician necessarily rather Kenny G's decision to directly appropriate and play over Satchmo's music which was disrespectful. Natalie Cole did a similar project singing over the voice of Nat King Cole but at least that was her dad.

[@markalexander4884]

RIP Lyle