Lyle Mays Eulogy

[@zlatkovelichkov9198]

He was a real genius,inspiring a lot of musicians. R.I.P.

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@vanessa4u4evr]

My heart broke when I heard the news about Lyle's passing. It still hurts when I think about it. ❤❤

[@marra4887]

And many others like yourself, Vanessa - but Lyle's music lives on.

[@vanessa4u4evr]

@@marra4887 Indeed it does, Marra.

[@heatherstub]

@@vanessa4u4evr I think Lyle is doing more in Heaven than ever, because he continues to inspire so many people, especially those who've never heard or known of him.

[@andrewcharley1893]

Still cant get over Lyles passing😢

[@geocosmicvalentine]

Same.

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@charlesmoore8634]

yes, still miss him very much. and still listening to and trying to understand his contributions. wonderfully easy to be inspired by them. Mirror of the Heart = happy tears.

[@richardspahr9339]

His lovely message of music is like that of an angel. He is so missed but I can listen to Close to Home endlessly and I don’t know what to say but Thank You.

[@marra4887]

richard: Although we criticise the internet for many things-being able to share an emotion with like-minded people, especially the soulfulness of music, is one of the great pluses. Glad you appreciated my deep love for Lyle’s music - and wonderful to know there are many others, like you, who also share this passion !

[@jerrymcgeorge4117]

Lyle was my classmate at North Texas spring 1975. One of the most brilliant and talented musicians I have ever known. His passing is a great loss to all who’ve been touched so deeply by his music and his soul. Rest in peace my dear old friend.

[@marra4887]

I bet he was also a really nice guy and great stimulating company.

[@jerrymcgeorge4117]

@@marra4887 Intense, loved playing Foosball at a little bar right near campus.

[@carlossoriagonzalez5996]

❤😊❤❤

[@gottadomor7438]

What a privilege able say, "I knew him when ..." Good for you Jer. and as your comment tells, his interests - & talents - much more than *just* music.

[@robertnoble3768]

⁠music fans miss you

[@ninovasev]

Lyle will never be forgotten...his impact on my musical life is uneraseable...

[@marra4887]

Hi ninovasev you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@ninovasev]

@@marra4887 bravoooo....fantastic

[@PeterBrown-mz4nv]

It's a cliche, but there will never be another Lyle Mays.

[@marra4887]

Hi Peter you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@PeterBrown-mz4nv]

Fantastic!!! I do own Lyle's CD that this is on and I love it. What a nice surprise. Thank You!

[@robertd.128]

Pure GENIUS! His masterful keyboard work with the Pat Metheny Group is legendary! His solo masterpiece "SLINK" is one of the greatest pieces of music of all time! RIP Lyle and thank you for countless hours of magical listening pleasure.

[@tedl7538]

Yes that whole eponymous album is rich, unique and timeless!

[@webkahmik]

We could never get enough of 'Slink', nor the rest of that magic album.

[@marra4887]

Hi robert you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@marra4887]

Hi ted you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@marra4887]

Hi webkahmik you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@TimotheeLee]

He was such a huge part of Pat Metheny band's sound. Differently a terrible loss for the jazz community.

[@marra4887]

Yes, a terrible loss, but he's up there somewhere. And whatever we believe, whatever we think - we think 'Thank God for Lyle Mays' - and his music lives on!

[@chrissupport]

Can't find the interview, but remember Pat saying ~"Lyle could fill in those places I couldn't get with the guitar". IMO NO ONE expressed emotion on a piano like Lyle, especially with the Steinway.

[@hfjjor3681]

During the Pat Metheny Group’s early years, I gobbled up every album they put out. It wasn’t until I heard a Lyle Mays solo album that I realized what I loved most about the group’s sound was Lyle Mays! He was the perfect yin to Pat Metheny‘s yang. ☯️

[@hfjjor3681]

During the Pat Metheny Group’s early years, I gobbled up every album they put out. It wasn’t until I heard a Lyle Mays solo album that I realized what I loved most about the group’s sound was Lyle Mays! He was the perfect yin to Pat Metheny‘s yang. ☯️

[@theicberg]

He was half of that Group. Impossible to repeat.

[@crunchstick1277]

Got his autograph and shook his hand twice, he was so very sweet and kind. What an amazing person, musician and artist.

[@radio645]

Sweet and lovely, someone has taken the time to do this and pay tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our time, thank you so much. I've heard Lyle, and the PMG perform many times, they were best concerts I've ever attended.

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it. And i was also lucky to hear them many times. Lyle was multi talented person; marvellous composer, arranger and player, and his first eponymous album is a masterpiece!

[@Schotzie62]

Pat’s equal and no finer jazz pianist in my lifetime. Hard not to think of him floating above us from the heavens when listening to September 15th.

[@marra4887]

Yes, a very emotive and intelligent player and man.

[@marra4887]

Yes, September 15th ,so beautiful. In my eulogy I alluded to Lyle's beautiful piece 'Let Me Count The Ways' which I imagine had some influence from the Elizabet hBarrett Browning poem ' How Do I Love Thee' (2nd line - 'Let me count the ways).

[@astroteech]

I saw Pat and Lyle 3 times live. I am so blessed to have experienced such a monumental musical duo. "Greatness" fails to describe.

[@geocosmicvalentine]

Thank you for this eulogy to Lyle. I didn’t want to listen because I didn’t want to get sad again, but I’m glad I did. It’s filled with warmth and contains the intimacy of a real fan, admirer of his music and appreciator discovering his joys and motivations that made their way into his music.

[@marra4887]

geocosmicvalentine, Glad you appreciated my heartfelt homage to Lyle. Yes, it was sad news, but his music lives on and we can continue to luxuriate in his music - music which touches the soul, and lifts the spirit!

[@bbbwc]

Pat and Lyle were two great performers,composing, playing together, playing off of each other, and inspiring each other to higher and higher ground. They were and are a national treasure, IMHO.

[@emirmuraticel2732]

Lyle was beyond one of those once in a life time musicians, a master of fascinating harmonic tones that nobody was used to in the last 4 decades .since I discovered PMG ,my life has changed to a different dimension .RIP Lyle , you are missed a lot.

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@butchsnyder8515]

I am a guitarist, a guitarist with a deep passion for the instrument and for Jazz. I'm not a Jazz guitarist. I am a guitarist who plays Jazz. There is a difference. I always told my musical contemporaries, that if I were ever fortunate enough to get to collaborate with Lyle Mays, it would be a failure because every time he would play, I would stop to listen and would not be able to do anything but listen. What a treasure we had for awhile. His playing, compositions, and overall musical presence, would not just be a song, piece, or composition, but a spiritual journey, You never ended up in the same place you started and you would be the better at the end.

[@zacharyschnepp4860]

He was an amazing musician definitely one of a kind he will be missed❤

[@JonahJojoTheMan]

Beautiful text, a fitting tribute to Lyle Mays, a wonderful musician and a great human sensitivity. I was very sad to see him go. Rest in peace, Lyle, thank you for everything. You will be a giant forever.

[@ScottWoolsey-wo1bh]

Lyle and Pat will be long remembered and considered the absolute finest composers of Jazz music during my generation.

[@gottadomor7438]

My favorite musician of all time and his debut album a masterpiece. Bravo this admirable tribute.

[@marra4887]

Yes, gottadomor, a masterpiece! Most albums have some fillers, but every piece on this album is special!

[@geocosmicvalentine]

@@marra4887What I love most about his 1st album is something I learned recently. Pat Metheny kept pushing him to record an album and he wouldn’t do it until he was absolutely ready. When he finally did it, he absolutely knew it was good and he was proud of what he created. My knowing that even HE was impressed with every note on that recording makes me love it even more! It never gets old and is a monument of beauty and sophistication!

[@daartiz01]

This is so beautiful. We will miss him for the rest of our lives.

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it daartiz. Try these: Like Classical music, a composer's music lives on through various interpretations. And Lyle's memory is served well with this beautiful arrangement of his Alaskan Suite by this young Polish orchestra - just look at how much those young people are enjoying playing Lyle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc Try this tribute to Lyle by the brilliant Brazilian pianist Andre Mehmari kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@Chunkfterbi7183]

Renaissance man Hits the nail. And: the consummate teacher, generous friend, and ultimately open minded and loyal and curious about all life matters

[@marra4887]

Yes, he was an eclectic man with lots of interests.

[@jolsn42]

What an absolute beautiful eulogy. ❤

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it jolsn. It's a love poem to Lyle's art - which lives on.

[@Schotzie62]

Thank you for posting this beautiful eulogy.

[@marra4887]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@craigpurdie3528]

Such a beautiful sentiment for a beautiful person. I miss him.

[@marra4887]

Craig, Great to share our love of Lyle's music.

[@3rdandlong]

What can I say. I think it is possible he elevated the music with Pat to a whole other level. I think it was 2004-2005 I saw his last show with Pat at The Mondovi Center. I was and always will be an admirer of the Pat Metheny Group. He is gone but not forgotten. Thank you Lyle.

[@marra4887]

He certainly did elevate the music to a whole other level - his arrangements were special. try this Brazilian pianist's beautiful tribute kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@3rdandlong]

@@marra4887That was amazing. Wow. Thanks. Damn I'm getting teary because The Pat Metheny Group's music was beyond special. If there could ever be a tribute group, or Pat getting this dude to play Lyle, I would go see it in a nano-second. I think I'm going to watch Minuano live. The tune "Chris" is also another genius of Lyle's from the Falcon and Snowman soundtrack. See what you started?

[@rickysanchez2714]

My favorite piano player ever! Lyle Mays. RIP. I'll see you one day!!! ❤

[@DanielBarberMusic]

Thank you for this beautiful eulogy that is a poetic compliment to the harmonic lyricism of Lyle Mays’ musical heart and mind. His music was transcendent in so many ways, seeming somehow to create musical movement that hadn’t existed before. It expanded not through flash or “more” of anything, but through death and nuance and enrichment. As if he was unveiling beauty that has always been sitting right there before us, that we had somehow been unable to witness. Listening to Lyle’s music feels like growing soul.

[@marra4887]

And thank YOU, Daniel, for your own poetic and heartfelt feelings on Lyle. It is one of the plus factors of social networking that we are able to share our passions for something that is more than you say, 'flash', or marketing. I saw Lyle a number of times in London; and only spoke to him once when outside the Shepherds Bush Empire gig from the 'Imaginary Day' album; a few of us asked him when he was going to do another solo album: 'A few months, it's in gestation' he said. It was to be some 3 years before 'Improvisations for Expanded Piano' . The piece 'Let Me Count The Ways' , was surely influenced by the Elizabeth Barrett-Browning poem , 'How do I love thee', and is testament to what you call 'Listening to Lyle’s music feels like growing soul.' - thanks Daniel!

[@DanielBarberMusic]

@@marra4887 A pleasure to connect with you, thanks for your response. 👍

[@dewiwood2106]

What an inspired and poetic tribute … Thanks for sharing .. Lyle's genius will live on ..

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it dewiwood. Try this tribute to Lyle's composition: Like Classical music, a composer's music lives on through various interpretations. And Lyle's memory is served well with this beautiful arrangement of his Alaskan Suite by this young Polish orchestra - just look at how much those young people are enjoying playing Lyle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@GaryFox11000]

Lyle Mays a true special gift. Harmonious, melodies , fabulous piano player . Going back listening the Albums .! Starting with Phase Dance - in 1978 release. Timeless music . 🏖❤🤗🏆🙋‍♂️

[@KDMusicprod]

I met Lyle many years ago when he came over to. my house. He was a big Glenn Gould fan and I gave him Gould's Bethoven Sonotas score which very much appreciated

[@kbeebuzzy]

Thank you for your prose and portraits. Well done!

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it kbeebuzzy - Lyle's music lives on!

[@stephansiebersigns9345]

Beautiful. His work is so consistent and cohesive that it will stand the test of time. And this is only granted to the great ones.

[@hfjjor3681]

Yes. A modern Chopin meets Debussy if you ask me.

[@marra4887]

Hi stephen and hfjjor you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@stephansiebersigns9345]

@@marra4887 Thanks, great version, nice orchestration...I met Lyle a couple of times in Boston, I think he worked with Ray Kurzweil and "Composer's in Red Sneakers" at the time, he was definitely into Brahms but had a unique style, very impressive...I did some orchestral arrangements of Metheny/ Mays and in doing this I realized it is similar to Bach; nothing missing, nothing to add..as I said; impressive !

[@colleenanntitus3626]

What a beautiful description of a beautiful musician. Lyle you were a gift to us. Miss you man 💖

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it , Colleen. Lyle's music is with us forever! I see you are a big Sergio Mendes fan - like me. Try this young and refreshing band from Rio: Bala Desejo kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5KahIeQfNB9nacsi=fRdLMrk7xbbtvNKJ&t=1268 Julia Mestre kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3LQfWaGqb9mfKssi=m7F_tZ-75xIgwAov&t=633 kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3LQfWaGqb9mfKssi=CKEwEhZ5QSZKqEIo&t=987

[@marra4887]

CUED UP for PARTICULAR SONGS

[@jimhargrave3]

I had the good fortune to be a music student at NTSU when he was there. What an amazing talent he was...

[@seantemme]

do you have any stories to share?

[@jimhargrave3]

I was working at the 7-11 store off campus when Lyle and Pat Coil came in to play pinball at 4am. They had been working in the DFW area somewhere and got off their gigs.I already knew Pat from Bruce Hall. I was practicing my violin and they played their game. It seemed very normal. I had no Idea at the time what amazing players they already were. This was summer of '74.@@seantemme

[@DanielBarberMusic]

I bet that was amazing. I first heard of Lyle from the “lizard album.” That was a fantastic production, all Mays tunes, except for the one Chick Corea “What Was”, that Mays arranged for the famous 1 o’clock jazz band. Every tune was interesting, innovative and enjoyable. And a couple of absolutely incredible piano solos. I’ve heard there was a lot of excitement around that project within the department. Must’ve been a blast to have been there!

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@milarepa3154]

Thank you so much! I remember him every day...

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciate my tribute to Lyle's lovely music.

[@edwardgallagher4509]

I last saw Lyle with PMG in ‘02. I had tickets to The Way Up in ‘05. I was in a low spot in my life and as the date approached, I passed the tickets on to my kid brother. It was many years before I finally got the memo that I’d already missed my last chance to see PMG. To then learn of Lyle’s passing some years afterward was jarring beyond description. San Lorenzo, As Falls Wichita, Close to Home, September 15th… are timeless, and I never tire of listening to these testaments to this musical giant. Thanks, Lyle.

[@marra4887]

Hi Edward you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@edwardgallagher4509]

@@marra4887 Thank you!

[@tedl7538]

That was a lovely tribute, thanks for the impassioned effort 🎹

[@marra4887]

Thanks, Ted - lovely to share our passion.

[@DuaneWestcot]

The world is now missing one of its great creations. It is not better off without him. In fact we are much lesser now. Some people are critical for our planet. Lyle was one of those. What a drag.

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@CosmicSpirit358]

Lyle Mays was a very developed musician - I often felt his soul must be very old. What he created with Pat Metheny is incredible... the way of their hair dressing reminds me to Baroque musicians... but as Bertrand Russell always asked: "What are the facts?" Both of them learned and practised a lot... this encourages me to find my own way of daily practise

[@garymay1146]

An incredible musical genius that will greatly be missed ❤

[@MauricioDelaRosa-db7rr]

What a beautiful tribute poem to Lyle thanks to the algorithm for bringing me to it and of course thank you for writing it. I met Lyle once in DC during the Speaking Of Now tour he was a class act all around so your eulogy really hit Close To Home. 🙏🏼✌🏼♥️

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it Mauricio. One of the good things about social networking - being able to share passions for music. I met him briefly during the ‘Imaginary Day’ tour. I asked him when we were going to get another solo album and he told us, in his humorous way, ‘It’s in gestation-about 9 months.’ Try this tribute with ‘Ascent’ from a young Polish orchestra-look how much they enjoy playing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@heatherstub]

What a moving tribute to Lyle! Also, I'm looking forward to listening to those two links you've got here. I got to attend quite a few concerts with the Pat Metheny Group with Lyle, and I'd like to share two of my experiences if I may. The first one was when the group performed at Cafe 290 here in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia known as Sandy Springs. It was the first of two concerts I attended during the "First Circle" tour, and I got the last ticket available! Once there, I knew something special was going to happen. You see, I've been totally blind my whole life, and nothing influenced and inspired me more than music, and I felt I had to attend this concert, because I believed it would have a life-long impact, and did it ever! I'd just taken two years of Advanced Placement Music Theory in high school and was now in college wanting to fulfill my dream of having a music career, or as I called it a Music Ministry. When the First Circle came out, I tried to figure out the rhythm, because I loved a challenge. After much effort, I had my twin sister, Maggie, write it down on a napkin. Now I play totally by ear, but my real strength is singing. Braille music was cumbersome and out-of-date at the time, but it's finally been updated to "modern" standards. So I believed the song was in 18/8 time, signed it with Maggie's help and passed it down through the audience to Pat. At the end of the set, after a brief introduction, Maggie told me he picked up the napkin. He read my name, (and by now, my heart is racing). He asked me to stand up and be recognized. Then he asked me how sure was I that it was 18/8? I told him that I thought I was probably off by a few beats, but I hoped I was close. To this day, he has told me I came closer than anyone else to getting it correct and that it was 22/8 or 11/4. Then, the shot in the arm I needed came! You see, my father and his family were completely against me going into music, because they thought I'd wind up a drug addict or a sexpot, as he put it, and that I needed to have "a sensible career," as Grannie put it. My mother secretly supported me, but she was afraid of my dad, because he was very abusive and violent. I believe Pat saw how enthusiastic and fearful I was, and he told me to keep up the pursuit of my dream, because he could see that I loved music. I've been singing since I was six years old, and I'm working my way back to the keyboard after having had a traumatic experience with my dad and having a complete mental breakdown in 1980. It was Pat Metheny's and Lyle's music that restored my faith, and I believe Lyle's inspiring me from above to getting back to the piano. On a final note, I forgave my father, and he's still alive today. We talk whenever we can, and I believe it's because of the song "If I Could" that I was able to relinquish the anger and deep sadness I felt over those years. Thank God for Pat, Lyle and all those they both influenced through the years, and I'm sure Pedro Aznar would agree. I love his tribute to Lyle, and I'd love to meet him and Pat, whom I've been trying to meet since 1982 and shake his hand. Thank you for letting me share. I'll share the second experience, with your permission, and I'll try not to make it quite as long. Thank you.

[@marra4887]

Glad you like it, Heather. Your own story is really interesting. Yes, First Circle is a fine track, from a fine album.

[@MariaBahnTigaoan-z3s]

What a magnificent tribute to the incomparable Lyle Mays, that beast on the piano with the most gentle of souls. I imagine that his piece Close To Home was his exploration of existence in another dimension, into heaven. I had the pleasure of meeting him several times snd he was always shy, self deprecating, and extremely kind and quiet letting Pat take the spotlight perhaps comfortable with being the backbone, the tempo of them forming that double helix of musical DNA that gave birth to so many complex and unforgettable classic masterpieces. Lyle, the wind beneath Pat’s wings. The Way Up and The First Circle standing with Beethoven, Ellington, Sowande, Mozart, Quincy, Peterson, Montgomery and other greats. Lyle had such extreme talent and was also private and mysterious. I am so glad to have experienced hid sublime art and creativity in his time. Take your rest Sweet Lyle, making all the stars in the heavens shine even more brightly! We will never forget you! MBT 11/2/24 Dia De Los Muertos

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated my Lyle Eulogy, Maria. I like your 'Lyle, the wind between Pat's wings' idea. I met him just the once, though I saw him many times in London. Yes, he was a shy and self deprecating man. When I met him I asked when his next solo album was coming out and he said 'it's in gestation, about 9 months'. I love Pat's music from those times also, but when anyone asks me what my favourite PMG album is, it has to be 'Lyle Mays' eponymous first album! You might like this wonderful Brazilian pianist whom I found through his piece 'MaysWays': kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@marra4887]

Maria, i just read to my wife your comment on my poem video - and we both relished in your poetic language: 'that beast on the piano with the most gentle of souls'; 'that double helix of musical DNA'; 'Lyle, the wind beneath Pat's wings'

[@johnszumowski9685]

Thank you for the years of pleasure with your music..

[@rosymylene1878]

How beautiful. It was Lyle who gave magic and transcendence to the Pat Metheny Group. God bless Lyle, always and forever.

[@Elixear]

Quel poème magnifique, admirablement écrit. C'est très beau, sincères félicitations. Je tombe dessus par hasard, alors que j'ai moi-même écrit et publié un poème pour Lyle Mays il y un mois environ. Je le partage avec vous, en retour et en guise de remerciement. "Amour au mois de Mays Quand reviendras-tu, Printemps de ma jeunesse, Mon cœur bercer et mon âme noyer de liesse ? Me rendras-tu un jour prochain les sens à vif, Comme jadis en dérive sur cet étrange esquif, Qui conduit à l'infini d'une pure espérance D'une joie ancrée là, dans la vie de mes os Pérenne, choyée et préservée du pathos ? Ce plaisir si intense, devant de bon Gamays C'est à toi que je le dois, doux ami Lyle Mays." (Tours, France, 8 janvier 2024, 1h38 du matin) Merci infiniment.

[@marra4887]

Elixear, Glad you appreciated my heartfelt homage to Lyle. I loved your poem! Is that a pun “au Mois de Mays”. And “Gamays” the Google translate was not clear of the meaning of Gamays - perhaps it is an invented word from you that Google doesn’t understand? Of course, Lyle was a fan of French music: Ravel and Debussy, just like Bill Evans was - and of course Lyle was a big fan of Bill.

[@Elixear]

@@marra4887 Pour "Au mois de Mays", il s'agit en effet d'un jeu de mots simple, le patronyme de Lyle et le mois de mai. Le Gamay est un très bon vin rouge français, je l'ai écrit au pluriel pour préserver la rime. Merci pour le plaisir partagé.

[@chuckjones6897]

Awesome! - He was the BEST! A genius of our time...

[@CATARACT11]

Your words … their beauty and how they capture our beloved friend Lyle … left me speechless. It was a transcendent time, listening to you. Transcended time. Like his music. His creativity. All while making so many things of great beauty to fill the aching absence. He’s gone now. Like so many others. Like us too … one day. He’ll live forever, in sonic memory of those who lived in a time parallel to his and in the memory of more than that …waiting to be born. I hope they find your words of tribute also. They do so much to amplify, lavishly embellish … “All the things Lyle was.”

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it @CATARACT11. It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@christophercoughlin9493]

Listening to his work with Pat always brings a tear to my eye, always so tasteful, perfectly complementing the surrounding musical ambience. Always adding to it, but never overstated. I could go on but I'd rather just listen to him, and words don't do him justice.

[@marra4887]

Hi christopher you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@christophercoughlin9493]

@@marra4887 Thank you, I will do that.

[@acimbobby]

Genius of the keyboard who was equal to Pat and was so important to Pats fame in the industry. We could mention Fagen and Becker but I won't here. Well written too.

[@marra4887]

Yes, both great musicians. Pat had drive and musical ideas., but Lyle's compositional brain and arrangements were special

[@acimbobby]

Writer of brilliant music, very technical and advanced writing but still very listenable and with so much beauty. It always kept the listener on board. Take care Marra@@marra4887

[@sergioalcoleamolero969]

Cambió mi vida. Y la sigue cambiando, cada vez que escucho 'Alaskan Suite'. Un abrazo muy fuerte para toda su familia.

[@christopherbakriges6559]

brilliant musician and person...well done!

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@blasmartinez-e2n]

Una maravillosa expocision para lyle, gracias por compartirlo

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it blas. Try this tribute to Lyle's composition: Like Classical music, a composer's music lives on through various interpretations. And Lyle's memory is served well with this beautiful arrangement of his Alaskan Suite by this young Polish orchestra - just look at how much those young people are enjoying playing Lyle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@digiwaves]

Outstandingly beautiful! Lyle is missed very much.

[@marra4887]

Hi digiwaves you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@357CLOUDY]

Spirituality without words. Rest on and Thanks

[@paulmorin1286]

very beautiful eulogy, very touching...love you and your sublime music lyle ,,,

[@marra4887]

Paul, Great to share our love of Lyle's music

[@PedroVasconcellosOficial]

Beautiful!

[@marra4887]

Glad. you appreciated it Pedro. I love your performances of Mays/Metheny pieces ! The Brazilian vibe of PMG pieces is that extra dimension that makes them something special and eclectic ! I have become a big fan of Andre Mehmari's pieces ('Maysways') and in another genre, Bala Desejo!

[@PedroVasconcellosOficial]

@@marra4887 Thanks, friend!

[@ericvercelletto5347]

You said it all, you did beautifully. You just found the right words for the right shared feelings. Thank you!

[@marra4887]

Eric: Although we criticise the internet for many things-being able to share an emotion with like-minded people, especially the soulfulness of music, is one of the great pluses. Glad you appreciated my deep love for Lyle’s music - and wonderful to know there are many others, like you, who also share this passion !

[@christopherjansen5135]

Thank you for the love-felt poem! Lyle ranks with Stravinsky and the likes. He has shaken the foundations of musical history. He will not be forgotten.

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated my eulogy, Christopher - great to know that we are a community who are touched by Lyle's feelings.

[@steveharris4919]

I always get chill bumps and teary when I hear Slink. Absolutely beautiful. All the years with PMG, beautiful and transcending also.

[@marra4887]

Hi steve you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@mauriziomeani2296]

Indimenticabile.. Grazie Lyle, hai reso la mia anima più ricca. RIP

[@julioortuzarmunoz13]

I miss Lyle because he was the most inspired musical creator and huge pianist

[@marra4887]

Yes, his arrangements were an integral part of PMG. His eponymous first album is quality throughout: with Slink, Message From The Heart and the spiritually uplifting Ascent

[@dwightarroyo1745]

I am so happy you posted this Marra. Lyle was to me what Music is to the World. He was my mentor, inspired me always with his playing and taught me how to look beyond the world's troubles to a better world all through his playing and presence. Never did agree with his long hair but I still and always will love Lyle Mays! Thank you Marra. Thank You Lyle!

[@marra4887]

Dwight, Although we criticise the internet for many things-being able to share an emotion with like-minded people, especially the soulfulness of music, is one of the great pluses. Glad you appreciated my deep love for Lyle’s music - and wonderful to know there are many others, like you, who also share this passion !

[@charlesmoore8634]

Wow... a wonderful, fitting, and wholly engaging tribute that helps bring closure. Thank you. 🙏

[@marra4887]

Charles: Although we criticise the internet for many things-being able to share an emotion with like-minded people, especially the soulfulness of music, is one of the great pluses. Glad you appreciated my deep love for Lyle’s music - and wonderful to know there are many others, like you, who also share this passion !

[@charlesmoore8634]

@@marra4887 Indeed. BTW, he inspires much of my composing - and that of many others no doubt. I assume you've read the amazing material and stories on his website? Thank you again for creating this; it's very well done. Peace. 🕊

[@Enigma758]

What a wonderful tribute to a musical genius. I saw him twice in person during the early 80s with the PMG. Hard to imagine he's gone.

[@marra4887]

Yes, he was great live, the way he used to do his double-thumb-roll-of-appreciation at the end of concerts - but his music is still with us !

[@boa2145]

Thanks a lot for your memories of a unique and wonderful pianist called Lyle Mays, who will live on in his music. I listen to your eulogy again and again as it really inspires me.

[@marra4887]

Glad it inspires you, boa. Lyle's music has always inspired me since i first saw him in London back in about 1980 playing Wichita Falls and Offramp. Try these musician tributes: It also inspires these young Polish music students: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc and Brazilian Andre Mehmari kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@GLCTLC]

Right behind you, Lyle🦋💘🏹🌈

[@johnkelley4874]

September 15th was one of my cherished pieces of Lyle and pat its September 15th today and I have must have played it a dozen or so times in remembrance of Bill Evan's and now Lyle😢

[@romulan1006]

Thank you Marra48. Such a beautiful video. Well written, well spoken. Too many of my favorites have passed: Ferguson, Jarreau, Shorter, Corea, Mays, and now Sanborn. My heart breaks every time we lose a master artisan. Thank God for the music they've left us.

[@marra4887]

Yes, same here - for me particularly Shorter and Corea and Lyle

[@kelsocampbell1301]

Nice thoughts, my friend! I've been a listener of the Pat Metheny Group since the early 80's...their music was always with me...and then...booommmm...Lyle is no longer with us...he was relatively young...indeed,....a great spirit. I'm so grateful I've had the opportunity to listen to him perform.

[@marra4887]

Kelso, great to hear from fellow appreciator of PMG and Lyle's music. Lyle's memory is served well with this beautiful arrangement of his Alaskan Suite by this young Polish orchestra - just look at how much those young people are enjoying playing Lyle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@kenseidman409]

Lovely tribute, perfect it be done in poetic style, reflecting Lyle’s poetic expression. It was more than the rhythm, the harmony, the prodigious technique - it was his conception, his imagination (as you noted right off the bat), his ability to carry the listener to a rarified soulful dimension. And how he lifted and complimented Pat’s musical soul…miraculous!! 🙏🎵👏🏼

[@marra4887]

Ken: Although we criticise the internet for many things-being able to share an emotion with like-minded people, especially the soulfulness of music, is one of the great pluses. Glad you appreciated my deep love for Lyle’s music - and wonderful to know there are many others, like you, who also share this passion !

[@rodolfu69]

Es muy cierto lo que se expresa al final del video: Lyle mejora la vida de quienes hemos tenido el privilegio de conocer, disfrutar y apreciar su música... Larga vida a Lyle.

[@marra4887]

Hola rodolfo you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@divot4us866]

Didn’t know he had passed, saw them many times in Toronto, such a talent.

[@haysfordays]

Beautiful tribute. Thank you.

[@marra4887]

haysfordays, great to hear from fellow appreciator of Lyle's music. Lyle's memory is served well with this beautiful arrangement of his Alaskan Suite by this young Polish orchestra - just look at how much those young people are enjoying playing Lyle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@haysfordays]

@@marra4887 THIS IS AMAZING!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@paulhale2880]

North Texas that’s where my Dad went in the 50s he was a great musician to

[@milphi13]

Bravo, Depuis TRAVELS 83 , la magie de cet Ange m'accompagnait et elle me manque RIP

[@marra4887]

Hi Milphi13 you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@bonvivant5251]

many thanks!

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@ryszardwatroba3673]

RIP I love ❤U music 🤚

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@billbernhard3582]

Beguiling talent indeed ! And a masterful approach to the spread across the universe of human sonic/musical extensions.

[@marra4887]

Hi billbernard you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@hfjjor3681]

Lovely tribute. Thank you.🙏 ❤

[@marra4887]

hfjjor: Although we criticise the internet for many things-being able to share an emotion with like-minded people, especially the soulfulness of music, is one of the great pluses. Glad you appreciated my deep love for Lyle’s music - and wonderful to know there are many others, like you, who also share this passion !

[@Eastpointe]

So beautiful. ❤

[@marra4887]

Like Classical music, a composer's music lives on through various interpretations. And Lyle's memory is served well with this beautiful arrangement of his Alaskan Suite by this young Polish orchestra - just look at how much those young people are enjoying playing Lyle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@horaciogarciarosas4895]

Excelente músico Genial diría yo!!!

[@marra4887]

Try this pastiche tribute by a great Brazilian pianist kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Haomhjntd_gqs

[@OneWayTruthLife]

Beautiful tribute! With Jesus as our Way, we will indeed continue "upstairs." Having fun, Lyle and George Duke? I'm sure of it!

[@marra4887]

Hi OneWay you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@hj-bg2qi]

Thanks indeed!

[@marra4887]

Glad you liked it.

[@hfjjor3681]

During the Pat Metheny Group’s early years, I gobbled up every album they put out. It wasn’t until I heard a Lyle Mays solo album that I realized what I loved most about the group’s sound was Lyle Mays! He was the perfect yin to Pat Metheny‘s yang. ☯️

[@marra4887]

perfect yin to Pat metheny's yang - I like it

[@darrenjharris9907]

Lyle was a great, best years of the P.MG.

[@marra4887]

Yes, I agree, Darren - PMG with Lyle. 'Lyle Mays' eponymous album is high quality throughout.

[@luiscabrera-ni6nc]

que prodigio hemos perdido😢😢😢

[@justincoleman2740]

How beautiful sir.

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciate it - and Lyle's beautiful music.

[@NickOleksiakMusic]

Lyle Mays is one of the most important pianists and composers to me on a personal level. His work with the Pat Metheny Group is a deep part of me.

[@fisicauniversitaria]

Lyle: te extraño mucho. RIP

[@Christian-tw7me]

Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays was a congenial Synthesys..

[@marra4887]

Hi Christian you may like this: It's lovely to share a passion for Lyle's music with people like yourself. Try this young Polish musicians' version of 'Ascent' - the joy they get from playing his uplifting piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@WilliamGodin-vx3wd]

Bravo, well done!

[@marra4887]

William, Although we criticise the internet for many things-being able to share an emotion with like-minded people, especially the soulfulness of music, is one of the great pluses. Glad you appreciated my deep love for Lyle’s music - and wonderful to know there are many others, like you, who also share this passion !

[@rossanaquercetini5423]

Thank you Lyle❤

[@marra4887]

One of the best things of youtube is to see the music that commenters like themselves. I listened to 'D. Maurice - No Tomorrow' Thanks! It's like a human algorithm. It had me racking my brain for what it reminded me of - 'Alfa Mist - "Door (featuring Jordan Rakei) Try it! Una delle cose migliori di KZbin è vedere la musica che piace ai commentatori. Ho ascoltato 'D. Maurice - No domani' Grazie! È come un algoritmo umano. Mi ha fatto scervellarmi per quello che mi ricordava - 'Alfa Mist - "Door (featuring Jordan Rakei) Provalo!

[@JamesMorgan_LifeandText]

Beautiful😮

[@RobHoughton]

Thank you for this.

[@marra4887]

Glad you appreciated it Rob. Like Classical music, a composer's music lives on through various interpretations. And Lyle's memory is served well with this beautiful arrangement of his Alaskan Suite by this young Polish orchestra - just look at how much those young people are enjoying playing Lyle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpuyf32wpamUaKc

[@paulhale2880]

What did he dye of. What a great musician he was

[@fdwyersd]

Lyle got me to learn piano.