LYLE MAYS Behind the Scenes | Trilian Sessions

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

We’ll miss you Lyle! This was a magical day indeed! RIP

[@NPG4EVER]

SpectrasonicsVIDEO Great video! When was this recorded?

[@rachiddarradji1816]

can you please release the full video of all his performances in your studios during that day ?

[@polkmusic]

One of my favorite videos. Wish I could have been there for this session. He leaves behind an incredible legacy of great music. RIP Lyle. Thanks for sharing your musical gift with us.

[@scentline]

Thank you so much for making all the incredible sample libraries, and making this session with the Maestro Lyle Mays!

[@triclone123]

I just found out, my heart is broken. God bless

[@ensidebass]

how much love in music you have given...a big hug wherever you are❤❤

[@cinnamon5287]

Lyle and Alex. Absolutely perfect.

[@TheSynthnut]

With Lyle's passing, a true titan of music has fallen.

[@siriusfeline]

He has not fallen. He has ascended.

[@s.eidsmo3240]

Dearly missed. A gentle and inconspicuous genius. His music is the essence of life to me - something I crave when I am tired, sad, frustrated or overjoyed.

[@personanongrata1308]

Nicely said!

[@kisslena]

S. Eidsmo me too. Healing music🕊 😘

[@sammyrothrock6981]

My favorite all time keyboardist arranger

[@its-a-bountiful-life]

Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny were a musical marriage made in heaven. So sad Lyle is gone!

[@siriusfeline]

He's not gone! He will NEVER be gone. Look around!

[@paliki]

Acuna is one of the best drummers ever lived, he’s always fresh and lively. This is Another level of musicians . May you rest in peace Lyle, beautiful human being, awesome musician. Mays and Metheny made some of the best music that the world could ever listen to.

[@peterkohlmetzmoller]

So many great memories with his and Pat's music. And that sound from the early years at ECM; - Steinway piano, organ, autoharps and especially the fat sounding 4 voice Oberheim analog. Man, that is one of the most beautiful sounds ever produced from a synth, and so beautifully integrated in the bands overall vibe. No wonder so many synths from the 80's and 90's era had a "Lyle" preset tribute sound... May you rest in peace dear Lyle, you were a genius and we truly loved your music. Your legacy will live on for a long long time in our culture and music, all over the world.

[@darrylbrooks8567]

Lyle was the foundation of the p.m.g may he rest in peace. Thanks you Lyle mays for the music that you gave to jazz listener's all over the world.

[@mikewatkins2659]

well said

[@bernardobuffa2391]

tuve el tremendísimo placer de ver a Alex Acuña en los 90 con Oscar Feldman en Córdoba, Argentina, es una usina el tipo tocando, toca con tanto encanto que contagia el ritmo, es impresionante!

[@christophercoughlin9493]

I so wish he were still with us making music! What a loss!

[@BluesLicks101]

There is a massive gaping vacuum left in earths music quality since this man has passed. MAESTRO!

[@johncrispin2118]

A fabulous insight into LYLe , the whole heart and essence of ‘PMG’ .. rip

[@jamiemorgan4146]

Lyle!! What can be said, He was Lyle Mays! Amazing.

[@Turboy65]

The mind boggles at the band that's just getting bigger and better in heaven...or hell. Lyle, Bill Evans, Jaco, Miles, Charlie, (Both Christian and Haden), Ornette.....the jam sessions up there must be utterly wild....

[@SWH2012]

Soooo missed. What a genius! What joy and inspiration he brought to millions! Still so sad he's no longer here. We LOVE U Lyle, always will.

[@bryanchurchill1]

I’m so sad at the news of Lyle’s passing. This video has always been one of my favorites demonstrating his love for music in the moment, as well as his joy of collaborating with others who can speak his subtle soft-spoken language. It would be a loving gift to the world to release the remainder of this magical session for all to enjoy. R.I.P Lyle Mays.

[@pav689]

i really miss this genious

[@brucehanson6427]

I've not been this sad over the passing of a musician since December 1980 when John Lennon was shot when I was 27. It was the same time as I bought American Garage and fell in love with what I heard. Lyle's music eased my pain when I was hurting, And now as I listen to Close to Home the loss is overwhelming. Rest in peace, gentle genius.

[@andrewcharley1893]

Bruce Hanson I’m with you brother. I’m hurting as well can’t believe it man.

[@gedofgont1006]

A legend. Not many keyboard players' styles are immediately recognisable, yet you knew it was Lyle within a couple of bars. His piano solo on San Lorenzo is so sublime, so subtle and so well-crafted, it takes me to another plane, every time I listen. It's a big gap in music, now he's gone. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

[@thomasoleary970]

Share you loss, it is chapter that has closed in my book. He sounds like Jaco on the fretless bass mode....🔥

[@MrDickLeaky]

The feeling of critical human connection with the infinite suddenly interrupted. I felt quite the same once before when Walter Becker, the other half of Steely Dan and Donald Fagans’ long time colleague from Bard, passed away.

[@l.ande.r.7408]

M G Same here. Glad I got to see Becker in 2017.

[@n-dog9325]

Sorely missed.

[@mtrsoftwareservices]

My heart is breaking watching this. I've seen him play many, many times in my life but never got to hear him speak much. This is really tearing me up.

[@kennytesta9312]

Alex has such a great touch and of course Lyle is incredible! RIP

[@lilachkatz653]

So very sad😓. rest in peace❤💜

[@toddvanfleet8576]

Thank you Lyle Mays.. The soundscapes you created expanded the mind of this 16 year old Oklahoma kid in the early 80's. You left your mark . Jam on ......

[@kaixo7]

Se perdió un gran maestro. Excelente acompañante y solista.

[@allaboutmyart5706]

I've been missing Lyle Mays for a long time but I never dreamed it would become permanent so early. I swear, everything Pat and Lyle did TOGETHER offered a wondrous push-and-pull that has been the soundtrack of my life since the eighth grade. If a divine force told me I could only have one recording to listen to for the rest of my life but I have to chose right now I already know Pat Metheney Group The Way Up would be it, mostly because of Lyle. I love everything Lyle Mays has given to the world but That One is an onion. Endless layers forever, offering something new with every listen. Rest in peace, Lyle. Believe me, music never left you and neither will we.

[@matthewrammig]

The Way Up never gets old. I listen to it anytime I want to escape everything going on. It’s nice to see your appreciation for a greatly underrated under appreciated work

[@leonardocartes1253]

I'm still in shock! Not only have I been a huge fan of Lyle's music, but it has gotten me through some pretty rough times. And then there's the pure enjoyment of the music. I can't get enough of his music. So impressive is his writing, playing and musical phrasing. How can one person put so much emotion in one note and then the one that follows it? I'm a grown man and yet when I hear his music now, I get a knot in my throat and a tear or two appear. RIP wonderful Lyle.

[@premium3429]

Utter genius. One of the greatest human beings EVER. PERIOD. God bless you, lyle! R.i.p❤

[@SirChantsalot]

Somewhere between envy and awe, you find yourself exposed to music in a way only Lyle Mays does that. I find myself gulping air sometimes while I'm listening... and I wonder "what is the nature of such a reaction?"

[@pablosantander5739]

Thank you very much for sharing this video

[@rossbuchanan1060]

RIP Lyle... Thank you for your brilliance

[@siriusfeline]

I get the strongest impression that Lyle is not "resting", but that he is utterly preparing to return and pick up where he left off. God-willing, we should be so blessed.

[@joseguedes2498]

Lyle was one of the greatest ones of all time.

[@andrewcharley1893]

Hurtful to know your gone . Your piano has been a part of my life for decades. Lyle, thank you, rest up now as you continue your journey.

[@investorart58]

The improvised synth that actually sounded like the most patiently arranged composition (start at 4:09 and listen through 5:08).... I wish he had explored an entire album with a range of those. Extraordinary.

[@jonremymusic5192]

Lyle Mays was my favorite jazz pianist (as Pat Metheny is my favorite jazz guitarist). He was a graduate of University of North Texas (a school renowned for its jazz programs) in Denton, Texas. Every time I visit Denton, I think of Lyle Mays. Loved his original "calliope" synth patch and smooth and beautiful Oberheim patches (as well as Pat's synth trumpet patch). He will be greatly and dearly missed. Lyle was definitely one in 7.53 billion! Thank you for sharing your gift of music. You (and PMG) have touched the hearts of millions!

[@PedroVillavisencio-z9y]

Alex acuña un orgullo para peru.

[@wallendiaz]

Máquina

[@almagamvirgo]

I love him!!!!

[@blesseins4658]

just missed that nice moment ...but now it Is ingrained ...thks Lyle , your melodies will cross the siecles ...hare ,hare ...!!!

[@danishaudiocompany1012]

Your genius will be missed.....

[@juanjogonzalez7835]

un grande..!

[@k.8935]

The Beethoveen piano of jazz(RIP)We love you Lyle❤❤❤❤

[@kenyoutharchibald6051]

Man thats a lotta love. No egos just a universal love for music and the magic of the creative force.👏👏 Thank you Lyle 🙏 for sharing your love with the 🌎

[@RealityReport411]

Before Lyle Mays, I put no one could tickle the keys of a piano like Bob James. Then one day I heard Lyle Mays play Bill Evans on the radio and ended up purchasing the Fictionary album, which I still considered to be the best of his few works outside of what he has done with Pat Metheny. In fact, as a result of searching out as much of Lyle Mays' works as I could find, I was led to the Pat Metheny Group. So caught up in the current chaos of the world that I just learned that he passed this morning, crazy. Though he may go down as one of the most unknown and underrated musicians and composers in the history of jazz, his music and works are timeless. R.I.P. Mister Mays.

[@scgoodwin51]

I met Lyle and Pat in the summer of 1978 in KCMO; they were playing a free concert in the Plaza. From that time on, Lyle and Pat's music has been the soundtrack of my life. I will forever be thankful for the genius of Lyle and will miss him dearly.

[@glenkepic3208]

Another Master gone. Rest In Peace, Lyle Mays.

[@harmonicres]

Would be nice and an homage to release these sessions on a cd....

[@davidpressel9298]

1987. Poplar Creek Music Theater, outside of Chicago. Pat Metheny group. They were at their peak popularity wise and probably the only time they were able to book a place that big. I'm in the parking lot having a few beers before the show, and this long haired hippy looking guy is about 30 feet from me with a handful of Frisbees, and tossing with folks in the parking lot. He didn't identify himself and I don't think anybody knew who he was except me and a guy I was with. "Holly crap, that's Lyle Mays". I suspect he was grateful to the fans and wanted to be one of them and not a star. Of course then he went on stage and left us all mesmerized.

[@williamroark]

I Met Lyle and Pat backstage after a show (as well as the band) SHOOK the MASTERS HAND!!!! (wanted to have some of that MOJO rub off) 😝 He was, has been, will ALWAYS be my FAVORITE KEYBOARDIST EVER!!! (I will miss him FOREVER)

[@andrewcharley1893]

Awesome to know that!!!!!!!!!!!👍🏾

[@noamgonen6243]

Should have known 2020 was going to be a rough year when we lost Mr Mays in Feb.... an ominous sign of things to come. RIP and hope you found good musicians up there to play with.

[@rossdonald5026]

Beautiful......... We will never forget.

[@CraigMartinMCC]

Missing you, Lyle Mays. First touched by your music in the late 1970s, and it's never left my heart.

[@lednebnoj]

a really nice dude...he wrote lab 75 ..the 1:00 band ntsu.. the very first college Jazz Ensemble ever to be nominated for a Grammy for that album..also my alma mater miss playing there

[@johnnyschmittou]

Love, love, LOVE this!!! Two musicals greats there - Alex and Lyle. Mr. Mays, may God bless and keep you - you have gone too soon.......

[@butziporsche8646]

Man am I going to miss him.

[@renvicjack628]

this is amazing, you hear Jaco too.. RIP too the dear Lyle Mays

[@thomaspumphrey7488]

Sad day in jazz RIP my friend.

[@kalzone60]

Thank you for your amazing contributions. See u in the sky, my friend.

[@michaelhenchman]

Lyle's genius and incredible, expressive sensitivity have been such a huge part of my life. So sad to know there will be no more from him. What a legacy of beauty he leaves in the wake of his departure off the planet. RIP, my unmet friend.

[@MatteoPrefumo]

It would be great if you release the other tunes that you have recorded

[@prof.vittoriomarchi3921]

Great Soul Lyle, meet you in the ONE... Thanks for now, for all your music you gave to us... RIP...

[@schultzdigital1]

love listening to this as I edit photos.

[@RICHGREENNOW]

This world crumbled a little bit more when we all lost Lyle. It became darker, colder, and for those who loved this man and for the musicians that spent hours breaking down his music, borrowing some of his virtuosity, if we can get away with it, and adding it to our tool chests, but most of all, our collective hearts are broken in pieces. and all that beautiful knowledge and future gifts from Lyle, are gone.....forever. Lyle, I hope God plays an instrument because he sure as heaven has the best keyboardist we mortals could offer. See you soon, buddy. After I find my parents and my wife, I'll be looking for you!

[@valeriasapiain716]

Well said, Rich Green. My heart beats that same tune.

[@johnmarkconnolly6414]

What a loss! And what a legacy he leaves behind! Thank you for all the music.

[@evilfab5195]

What a musician ! And such a loss, so sad he passed away....

[@rembeadgc]

More great memories of Lyle Mays, a stellar musician.

[@adolfodelreyllaurado1145]

a great musician and composer is gone ... but, your music will always remain between us ... rest in peace Lyle ...

[@andyokus4930]

It's not how long you live it's what you accomplish with the gift that God gives you. Lyle Mays was one of the the greatest pianist's of his time. He scared me every time I saw him play. He gave so much to us all. I would say he was the closest to utter perfection I ever heard! R.I.P. Lyle.

[@badlt.8029]

What a mournful loss of such an amazingly talented artist.

[@richfredericks1]

amazing stuff lyle i remember when you had an old apple computer working on you art at the Brick bottom artist residences in sommerville boy are you great to listen to Thank you

[@jackelder6047]

Love to the Lyle~ ....Prayers.... ✨

[@iansnyder274]

RIP Lyle..thank you for your life changing music....my life has truly been enriched beyond words!!

[@GadgetMsGadget]

Same here.

[@williamyoung3070]

I will forever marvel at Lyle's magnificent talent for artistic expression on electric instruments.

[@philipbrown1123]

Beautiful, exceptional, magnificent. Thank you Mr. Lyle Mays. A master pianist and composer. RIP. You are missed and remembered forever. Your sound lives on!

[@sifisomavusotv]

He was such a genius RIP Lyle

[@EixtremeDrummer]

Thanks for your music, you'll be always in my heart.

[@HedgeFundOfOne]

So glad to see Acuña playing with him.

[@santibanks]

He also plays on his first solo record, with Nana Vasconselos providing percussion.

[@kenharris8743]

Maze thank you for your contribution to jazz music you will be missed.

[@stevew5146]

Truly fascinating!

[@tobysettle8595]

So brilliant!! Lyle is deeply missed already!

[@MrBlaser51]

WOW !!!!!!

[@dukeengine1339]

Hello there, would it be possible to have the entire recorded music that starts at 5:09? I mean a video cut out of that entire piece they are playing? Seems very beautiful... I wouldn't ask if I wouldn't miss Lyle and his music so much... Thank you 🙏🏻🌞

[@AndrewWernick]

For the past week I've had "Au Lait" on "single repeat" in my 2001 Subaru Outback. So perfect.

[@hrresonance]

So nice to see Lyle and the talented Alex just making music off the cuff and free....Lyle was a audio alchemist and a gift to all our ears.

[@ccalcote9125]

Thanks for the Music Lyle⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

A true musical genius, thank you Lyle for all your brilliant music!

[@doublehelix3952]

I have listened/watched this presentation a number of times, and I *always* get goosebumps at 4:16 (the fretless section) Don't exactly know intellectually what it is triggering in my psyche. . . it's just . . . Lyle

[@alvinfrazierTV]

Lyle's playing transformed how I heard music. Especially with his placement and choices of notes. The best!

[@christophercoughlin2886]

Will miss your incredible playing , tasteful fills, soaring melodies, and musical versatility, God bless. RIP.

[@IvanTerreroDDS]

Tears to my eyes....the sound....oh man

[@scottfulps2065]

R.I.P. Lyle Mays. A true virtuoso.

[@Elaine2791]

I love you Mr. Lyle Mays.

[@badstringstudio]

Lyle, we will miss you so much. Farewell!

[@JayTheLane]

What a gent and what a player. Eric your enthusiasm hasn't changed Lyle would want you to continue with everything great you are doing at Spectrasonics.

[@ricardsoto6764]

Fantastic Lyle & Spectra's. So many Thanks!

[@richdefazio2497]

I love the way Lyle celebrates drummers! He really invites synergy, and makes it a very special meeting of the music. If only Lab band 73 was available as a download, because this would be very timely!

[@funimax4236]

Lyle and Alex WOW

[@murenismail1399]

Is so

[@actinstyle]

Lyle Mays Music Icon

[@MichailAlexandrosAntonakopoulo]

Amazing Performance! Is this a written album? In that case, where can I find it and listen to it? 😊

[@Cicciput]

Se solo la gente capisse, se solo la gente sapesse:questo era un genio incredibile. La carriera di Pat Metheny, il genio di Pat Metheny, sono strettamente legati all'incredibile talento di Lyle Mays. Cazzo, quando ho saputo della sua morte mi sono sorpreso commosso.

[@Ekim1956]

I was so saddened by the news, Lyle was an amazing musician. His music could wash away any stress of the day and put your mind at peace. Rest in peace brother.