OUR FIRST [& EMOTIONAL] REACTION to Pat Metheny - The First Circle | COUPLE REACTION (BMC Request)

See how Nick (🇩🇪) and Lex (🇺🇸/🇲🇽) check out this song from an artist that Nick is has always loved, but because of the amount of content he's released, it was hard to get a hold of it all. WARNING: NICK TOTALLY BREAKS DOWN! (Maybe Lex does, too!)
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[@johnzunkley358]

Saw this tour in 1984 at Carnegie Mellon University. They didn't even have names for the track they just used numbers. The best show I ever saw and I've seen Rush 3 times. So glad you enjoyed it and much as I do. Bonus got Nick to cry. Thanks Nick N Lex. 😅

[@WheresMyFlyingCar]

Saw them in Ann Arbor Michigan later in 1984. They were absolutely fantastic, and the crowd was really into it. My lasting memory of the evening was Lyle Mays acknowledging the ovation and mouthing "oh my god" over and over at the end of the show! Thanks and RIP, Lyle.

[@nasticanasta]

comparing RUSH and Pat is rather foolish.....I love Pat, saw him 4 times...it's always magical, yet the 78 John McLaughlin One Truth Band w/ Larry Coryell tour remains one of the very vest concerts I ever saw, but only because that's the day I decided to take guitar seriously...but i would never compare the two, I've seen way too many great shows to start trying to find the very best....sometimes they are all great

[@stuartdollar9912]

I saw the First Circle Tour at Gammage Auditorium in Tempe, AZ with a girlfriend at the time. I was blown away. Saw the Group three more times in the years that followed, the last three with my wife.

[@asdfasdf-fg5kx]

saw in 84' at SMU Dallas. yall remember how pat opened the show by starting to play the tune Forward March from back stage and coming out doing a funny mock march while he played? that was the coolest thing i ever saw. there's some live bootlegs of that tune out there, worth a listen.

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Early 80s to late 80s PMG is pure 🔥

[@JohnGeorgeHill]

Here's my little story. I became aware of Pat and Lyle at a Joni Mitchell concert. Went out and bought Wichita Falls. Then they came to town at the Greek Theater in L.A. PMG had just released "First Circle." I thought it was an absolute masterpiece. I thought it represented the circle of life. I was determined to give it a standing ovation even if I was the only person to stand. It appeared as the 3rd song that night. I stood up at the conclusion, and so did EVERYONE ELSE. Just amazing. After that the next 3 or 4 times I saw the group, this played in the 3rd spot, and it always got a STANDING OVATION. Unheard of in the middle of a concert. Thank you Pat. Thank you Lyle.

[@brianuchida7751]

I have seen the PMG 6(?) times (Los Angeles area) and "First Circle" got the standing O every time. For me, First Circle is a "perfect" piece of music. Even after hundreds of listenings, i can still become emotional. "Aja", Steely Dan and "In a Silent way, Miles Davis, are in that category as well. Absolutely beautiful musics.

[@atimtambaby]

I have used that album's title as a compairison joke for decades...As Falls Wichita, so falls Wichita Falls.

[@emirmuraticel2732]

So happy to see young people appreciate quality music,especially music beyond. I think PMG was a one time gift in time that I had the privilege of listening since 1977 . Pat is almost 70, Lyle and Nana are gone ,Pedro is 63, like me.I don't know how long I will be around but, nice to see this music will not be forgotten like tears in rain.

[@riccampbell]

Metheny/Mays wrote soundtracks to life, painted in watercolors and pastels. Energy without edges, fury without anger, with all the relentlessness of love. Never to be replicated, just appreciate what was left for us.

[@drumsybatabamboom8022]

Pedro Aznar. So connected a singer.

[@jimbricker4982]

Holy crap is right. This is my favorite piece of music of all time. Thank you John for the request (you saved me a coffee) and Nick & Lex for your heartfelt reaction. There are four times when I've cried listening to music, and Metheny was involved with three of them. This was one of the tunes.

[@michaellandolina7676]

You just listened to the best musical composition of all time!!! Rest in peace LYLE MAYS.

[@andreahunter6052]

it never ever fails...every time I hear First Cirle, I am lifted up in spirit. Lyle smiles upon our souls.

[@roundtownKen]

RIP Lyle Mays. He contributed an incalculable amount of musicianship, heart, emotion, and grace in all of the recordings he was a part of. Check out American Garage by PMG a few years before this.

[@eddiepigg5333]

My first PMG purchase and still my favorite PMG album. Pat and brother Mike (flugelhornist) were born in Lee’s Summit, MO which is a suburb of Kansas City. I have met Mike at one of Pat’s shows and seen them both twice. Check out Mike Metheny’s “Day In, Night Out” and in my eyes Pat does no wrong. It might be weird and/or different, but it’s still great!

[@susanjohnson2068]

This is a great album and I’ve really learned to appreciate End of the Game” in my old age.

[@Sober2003]

Amen rip Lyle Mays!!!!❤💜♥️

[@charleskentjr696]

Yes. It truly broke my heart when I heard he had passed.

[@susanjohnson2068]

@@charleskentjr696 I probably sound sexist, but it’s wonderful to know a male felt that and expressed it. Restores my faith. 😊

[@toniedeevs3925]

5:30 | Being moved to tears by beautiful music - a taste of pure bliss - is such a wonderful, divine gift. I recall sitting in a Starbucks, fighting back tears as I heard Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays' "September Fifteenth" for the first time.

[@robfardell9559]

...I cried while you watched this...this soundtrack it changed my life/means so much 😃

[@aliagacid1]

This is so beautiful! And the Pedro Aznar's voice is another musical instrument that shines by itself!

[@caiusmarins]

Oh my Lord! It's driven me into tears! I met Lyle Mays in Rio in 1992 at a jazz festival! We had a talk for half an hour! He was an amazing guy, a gentleman and an incredible musician! ❤🎶🎹

[@kevindorenbach7082]

There’s no mistaking Pat Metheny...he has a sound and vibe all his own...love his music

[@houssinchristophe4703]

The Lyle's solo piano is a masterpiece ! Maybe the most beautiful thing i ever heard...

[@evan1586]

And out of all his renditions of this solo this is my favorite.

[@houssinchristophe4703]

@@evan1586 Yes. Totally agree with you. I listen First circle every week :-) (I'm a professional composer and pianist, so i really understand the difficulty and the beauty of this solo and the entire song of course)

[@pathofprophecy]

The orchestration alone is a work of art, let alone the composition. And then to add the skill of the individual musicians makes these pieces a work of wonder and beauty all alone.

[@michelemichele3375]

You both have musical spirits. You feel it (like an empath) in your hearts. Your tears are a sign of how deeply you feel the music. It’s beautiful and the tune is too. Thanks so much for the request and reaction. 💜 I watch you both and get emotional. Hit me right in the middle of a hard day, so thanks. And Lex, your hand on Nick’s back is a such a sweet display of love. 💕

[@FenderBassMan]

They are truly blessed. I think they know it, too.

[@michelemichele3375]

@@FenderBassMan Yes, thanks 🙏 And I feel blessed knowing them, even if it’s through KZbin. Lol.

[@stuartdollar9912]

The voice for the 1984 tour was Pedro Aznar. He recorded with the Pat Metheny Group a number of times. He eventually became a big star in his native Argentina. Needless to say, in 50 years, Pat has played with a ton of his musicians. The Pat Metheny Group in 1984 was Pat Metheny (guitars0, Lyle Mays (RIP) (keyboards), Steve Rodby (bass, electric and acoustic), Paul Wertico (Drums), and Pedro Aznar (vocals, percussion, backing guitars). All five of these folks were talented as heck, and most of them were the core of the band for over a decade.

[@phill.2924]

Can I just say... cosmic?? I was introduced to them via the live album, Travels. Then First Circle. I was a believer.

[@markparlett5163]

a true masterwork - blend of heart, technique and harmonic sophistication..

yes, a masterwork

[@michaelbriefs9764]

Nick, God love ya, man. You and I are on the same page! Pat's music -- this kind of music, in particular -- has been in my life for so long and it moves my spirit! I love what Pat and Lyle and the rest of the band does. They have won many, many Grammys due to just this kind of playing and composition. It's great. Thank you!

[@butchsnyder8515]

The Pat Metheny Group, specifically, Lyle Mays (RIP) when he solos,, it's not just a solo, not even just a song within a song. They take you on a journey and you actually feel better for listening. BTW, Pedro Aznar was the vocalist for this song.

[@jeffkatt]

Lyle Mays.. WOW.. YES, what an unbelievable loss. 😢 This is one of my favorites from Metheny. ❤

[@paulcorbiere3940]

Of all of the music I have ever listened to, in every genre that I have explored, this piece of music is my favorite of all time. If I could fly - soar - this would be the soundtrack of my flight. So awesome! So happy to that not only have you found this gem, you are sharing it out to people who may never have wondered about it. Pat Metheny is an American Treasure!

[@gerardin211066]

Exacto lo mismo digo!!!

[@stevenrayle-no9rv]

I feel the same way...this music is what it's like to fly joyously, just your body through the sky and the clouds. My favorite song ever!!!

[@mr.mojorisin1616]

I think I also recommended this on your first Pat Metheny reaction. I saw this tour back in the day...maybe 1985 and it was incredible! The guy on the vocals is Pedro Aznar. Not only did he do vocals on that, he was all over the stage and I was completely flabergasted by that mans sheer talent and stamina. Lyle Mays was one of the most gifted pianist of our time and was so glad that I got to see him perform live. One of my favorite Pat Metheny cuts! Great reaction, guys!

[@barbarapeacock317]

VOCALS BT PEDRO AZNAR - the voice of an angel

[@rayhutchinson640]

This song always makes my spirit soar! I'm so happy to see you two enjoying it. Pat Metheny is his own musical genre!

[@markmunoz4101]

Same here Ray! Feel good music, nourishment for the soul.

[@javierlimones5001]

Beautiful! Emotional... Lyle Mays at piano! Pedro Aznar's voice and percussions are so deep. Wow!

[@TW-sy6df]

The zenith of Pat Metheny Group on full display. 1985 Grammy for “Best Jazz Fusion Performance”. This song makes your soul-spirit soar. It should be THE song that commercial glider pilots play in the cockpit, so that passengers have the best experience possible. Just over 9 minutes of musical bliss. Envision it! I saw them live a half dozen times in the 80’s in So Cal. You are correct when describing Lyle’s Piano solo. It evokes so much emotion, as does a great deal of PMG music. Pedro Aznar was a brilliant addition, and he brought a vibrant youthful energy to the live shows during his tenure.

[@eileendobbs8009]

My older sister got me into Metheny over 25 years ago. Beautiful, melodic music. Lots to explore.

[@tamics9978]

Por favor, reaccionen al músico argentino Pedro Aznar que perteneció un tiempo al grupo de Pat Metheny. Hizo parte de la percusión y la voz.

[@sjazzp]

El trabajo de Pedro Aznar en esta canción es increíble, incluso la versión que ellos grabaron en vivo para el VHS es mejor en mi humilde opinion - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJqbq3-ohquofcksi=h7bJrn3UnOWeYEH4

[@AntonioRosatFilho]

The music of Pat Metheny hits your soul everytime. The songs are stories. They take you to a path of emotions. September 15th, The Search, A Map of The World, The Road To You.... They are all superb ! You listen to them 20 years later, and it will hit that spot, that memory, that moment you never forgot, and the music of Pat Metheny will bring that all back again. Thank you PMG.

[@christophercoughlin9493]

I love this tune. One of the great things about his compositions is the variety and mix of instruments along with beautiful dynamics and melody and great musicianship. There is something new to be found each time you listen to one of his musical works. Just great! Glad you discovered him!

[@reinerhaussler8617]

Thank you Nick and Lex for reviewing this fantastic music!! Any works from Pat Metheny stirs and comforts my spirit!! If I could and Are you going with me, set me into a very reflective and emotional state. I will love his works and all the great musicians he worked with always!!! Really miss Lyle Mays!!

[@marcschonbrun585]

It’s so hard to say that I have a favorite PMG piece - there are so many. This one always moves me no matter how many times I hear it. This is music.

[@ronwilliams6565]

Vocals are awesome...and Pat is just Pat...along with the other amazing musicians.R I P ..Lyle Mays..you were the best!

[@emilyflotilla931]

Wow! Used to listen to Pat Metheny in the early 80's on a program in Portland, Oregon. Haven't heard him in ages! Thank you for this gem!

[@davidbooth7778]

He just came out with another album. You got some catching up to do.....have fun.

[@garymessano2669]

I saw Pat Metheney 7 times. He is such an amazingly talented musician. The First Circle is an incredible piece of music. The album “Letter From Home” is highly recommended. Also, check out the album “Secret Story”. With regards to First Circle, I wept like a baby the first time I heard it. Discovering his albums is a journey and great adventure. I lastly highly recommend the album “Question And Answer”. Shalom to y’all

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

Secret Story is fantastic! Epic songwriting. Over 70 minutes of music. Pure bliss.

[@sylvaindupuis5595]

The first time I have seen Pat Metheny live was in 1977. He was not well known then and was doing the first part of Jean-Luc Ponty (who played with Zappa among others). Before the show, I met some friends of my brother and they told me "I didn't know you where coming to see Jean-Luc Ponty". I told them "No, I come to se Pat Metheny, you may not know it yet, but so did you". I met them back at the end of the show and they told me "You where right, we saw Pat Metheny".

[@FenderBassMan]

Kudos for posting this, N&L! I became captivated by PMG as soon as I heard them (in 1979). I share your emotional reaction to compositions like this--they reach out and grab your soul. (I was raised in a family shaped by music--my father (jazz) and both grandfathers (classical) were professional musicians of the highest level; mom was a weekend warrior jazz singer. When she said that she was mesmerized by Pat Metheny's music, that was the highest acclaim; she was extremely picky, and was always hovering around to offer advice when I practiced.)

[@tommes55]

Please , please, react to ", are you going with me?" from "Offramp" with this music I fell in love with PMG. 🎵😍

[@kmjofpdrey]

Surely one of the most emotional & spectacular music performances of all time, and arguably PMG’s greatest moment. And besides Pat’s exquisite Baroque- esque section, he’s playing rhythm guitar exclusively. Extraordinary Rhythm playing! Considering his discography, unique in that regard and offering evidence of what a remarkably versatile player he is. Lyle’s greatest solo w/PMG, and his synth lines throughout a cornerstone of this historic recording. Not enough superlatives.

[@jamesbrown9130]

Always a journey with PMG. The beauty of hearing this group live is also extremely emotional. Been a fan since 1980.

[@preshrunk1]

Forgot how achingly beautiful and uplifting this track is. Thanks 🙏🏼 @john z. for the suggestion and to you two for your comments. Metheny & Mays released another spectacular record a year or two earlier called: “As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls”... if you haven’t heard it, you might want to check it out 🥰

[@glenndespres5317]

The hand clapping in the beginning gave off a very tribal/world music vibe and then yeah, Pat Metheny. I just love this channel so much and yes, I love you guys too! What a song.... what a channel!

[@jamesfisher5864]

Lovely to see you both enjoy this. Blessings to you both 🙏🏻

[@kendeeni]

Wow, I'd forgotten how superb this album is, how beautifully Pedro Aznar's vocals added to the Group; I'm so glad you did this one! I first saw the PMG back in June '78 in Austin, touring behind their first group album, with Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb on bass and drums. My friends and I knew him from his work with Gary Burton - there's a great set on KZbin featuring that band, with 20-year-old Pat, you should check it out - and Pat's incredible "Bright Size Life" album with Jaco, and had been listening to the first PMG album nonstop, so we were super stoked to see them, and they did not disappoint in the slightest! It's been great to follow him through the years, and his openness to "outside" playing ("Zero Tolerance for Silence", "Song X" with Ornette Coleman), his sublime work as an accompanist (with Joni Mitchell, in her band with Jaco and Michael Brecker, for example), his exploration of new instruments, and his ongoing fertility as a melodic composer has been just remarkable. And damn yes, it sure was sad to lose Lyle Mays last year. Thanks again!

[@randyo.6138]

I've seen Pat Metheny more than any other musician, probably a dozen times , , and have come away from every performance with the same thought, the man is a genius. For those guitar players that haven't had the pleasure of seeing him live you have missed seeing a master of his instrument. His playing on some of Michael Brecker's albums is brilliant and shows how he can fit in many music styles.

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

Thank you so much for only stopping the music once - you're forgiven - but the pleasure on your faces listening to one of my favourite pieces of music was a joy.

[@HobnailTrekkingCo]

Mark, here. This will be played at my funeral. It is absolutely a celebration of life - melancholy through pure joy - within one incredible recording.

[@musician069]

Sometimes you can say everything, without saying one effin word. What a voice.

[@markgettemeyer1145]

I think it’s fantastic that you’ve reacted to this piece! Love that you felt it so much and YES! Lyle’s solo is so beautifully phrased and articulated. Pat Metheny is musical royalty.

[@nitabeeta223]

Pat is the king of the "sleeper song". As It Is and It's For You are two of the best examples. It starts off a little slow, then the heavens just open up. The light of it just blinds you. You can't help but cry a little.

[@Pcrimson1]

Perfect sunny summer Saturday. Waking up before my wife, throwing on the live CD, The Road to You, having a quiet cup of coffee. So chill...Also, you need to tackle Joni Mitchell's live album Shadows and Light. Her band includes Pat and Jaco. A great live album!

[@evan1586]

YEAH! and there's more!

[@michaelescareno7048]

Thank you for reacting to this!! This is my favorite production by The Pat Metheny Group. I was blessed to see PMG 4 times, 3 of those times at the Bass Concert Hall at the University of Texas at Austin, and once at the old Austin Music Hall. Which means I saw them play First Circle live 4 times, all experiences of a lifetime. So glad you reacted to this!!!

[@17837]

" I was blessed to see PMG 4 times, 3 of those times at the Bass Concert Hall at the University of Texas at Austin" I was at one of those and it was beyond words. PMG's music touches chords in me that aren't otherwise played often.

[@michaelescareno7048]

@@17837 Exactly!!

[@ray-moeadayinthelife9754]

Hey Guys...Pat Meteney is a Grammy Machine...saw him in 1981

[@roberterdman7268]

I'm a huge Pat Metheny fan. We lost his keyboardist & partner, Lyle Mays, last year. Those who have seen them live can attest to their 'wall of sound' which is a lot like a rock concert fused with jazz. Not a wrong note when they play live, superb musicians. This is a complex piece of music, and almost impossible to play. One of their best.

[@betaomega04]

This piece was a big step forward for modern jazz.

[@stephenmyers7298]

I'm from Montreal and I've always associated Pat Metheny with the Montreal Jazz Festival. He and his group once played in front of 200,000 people in downtown Montreal. I was there. Amazing experience!

[@Sweetpjoe]

An amazing piece of music. One of if not the finest pieces of music from the PMG.

[@dwightarroyo1745]

Great song from Pat, Lyle, Pedro and the gang. I believe this is Pedro Aznar singing. His voice put the Pat Matheny group above and beyond. Hats off to Pat as always (world's greatest guitarist and musician) Lyle Mays - The best acoustic piano you will ever hear - and the rest of the Pat Matheny group - the World's best band! We miss you Lyles. Thanks NicknLex for sharing this wonderful moment.

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

"That, that is music. Music for the soul." Right on, Nick & Lex! Been waiting for this reaction! Saw them perform this song at Cullen Auditorium/U of H campus in 1983 before First Circle came out and again at the Greek Theatre in 1985. Got caught up in your emotional reaction. Yes, Lyle Mays piano solo is SO dynamic! Great performance that rivals his "San Lorenzo" piano solo. Love Pedro Aznar's vocals on this track. I own all PMG albums. They are must buys!

[@kennethschreyer2527]

Pat Metheny did the Soundtrack for the movie " The Falcon and The Snowman " The song " Daulton Lee " is Especially Gorgeous. It's on You Tube.

[@leonardocartes1253]

Thank you, thank you so much for playing this, one of my favorite PMG songs! Pat and Lyle wrote so many songs together ( they've been compared to Lennon and McCartney). Por favor reaccionen a Close To Home de Lyle Mays, del disco titulado Lyle Mays. El disco entero es espectacular, pero esto es solo un ejemplo de lo grande que era Lyle como compositor y pianista. El frasear de Lyle, al tocar el piano o el teclado es único y tremendamente emotivo. Saludos de un chileno en California!

[@ScottWoolsey-wo1bh]

I have been a huge fan of PM for many years. So I absolutely LOVE witnessing music commentators experiencing Pat's (and Lyle's) magic for the first time. Priceless.

[@TraceAiken]

Had the great fortune to see Pat Metheny live three times over the years in great venues: Radio City Music Hall, The Wiltern Theatre in L.A. and the Fox Theater in Atlanta over several tours. So privileged to have seen him all three times with Lyle Mays and Co. Sublime music! 🎶🎵 The double live “Travels” album is astounding - try “San Lorenzo” for one. And check out a video of Pat playing his custom 42-string Pikasso guitar on “Dream Within A Dream.” 🤯

[@carloscampos9298]

Hola chicos!!!. Qué gusto de ver sus videos!. Quiero que sepan que éste es uno de mis temas favoritos del precioso álbum de Pat Metheny Group, Frist Circle. Como les comenté en otro de sus videos, yo siento fascinación por este músico y su banda. La primera vez que escuché este tema fue el año 1994 y me emocioné, pues tiene mucha fuerza, posee una belleza cósmica que invita a viajar por otras dimensiones y a la vez una dulzura , luz y la voz de Pedro Aznar es única, realmente estremece. Metheny en su música hace una interacción y a la vez una integración perfecta con los tremendos músicos de su banda como Lyle Mays. Si nos ponemos a hablar de música propiamente tal, el abanico es enorme: progresiones, acordes, arpegios, líneas musicales que tocan las fibras más íntimas del ser humano. Ahora, al ver este video con sus reacciones hacia este tema, no pude evitar que los ojos se me llenaran de lágrimas. Gracias por subir estos videos!. Uno siente que se conecta con la música, con ustedes y con el cosmos. Un abrazo para los dos.

[@gregsaddie]

Amazing comment 👏

[@frankmitman3347]

I saw him play in 1976 when he was playing with vibes player Gary Burton and bassist Steve Swallow. He was 22. They played in a chapel on a University campus. The acoustics were amazing. They played for three hours. They enjoyed the venue that much.

[@48playgolf]

Music that will last forever. The Mozart of our time. Thank you, Pat Metheny and thank you, Lyle Mayes for sharing your gift. ❤

[@allterrain]

The vocalist is Pedro Aznar from Argentina. I also saw this tour and it was fantastic. A great album.

[@unforgettablejazzfusion5546]

5:50 I feel ya man. When I first heard this song, I totally lost it.

[@russhamer]

Metheny's "Minuano" has some of the similar qualities. Minuano = a wind in Brazil.

[@stuartdryer1352]

It is symphonic. It is the long form, The swells and ebbs, the slow building of intensity. The first time I heard this, in 1984, I nearly wept. And when I heard it live, it was even more impactful. This is also my favorite PMG era.

[@davidwolf4677]

One of the chill ballads on this album is “If I Could”, impossibly beautiful/emotional.

[@giggetto71]

I stil remember my first reaction in 1986 when i first hear that as a 15 years old drummer..i just could not count the tempo...and then the arpeggio...pure joy..what a record!

[@fooser77]

You want a tear-jerking song? Try "As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls" .. A 20 minute EPIC! This is just largely Metheny and Mays with a percussionist .. My first Metheny album I bought in Japan when it came out in 1981 .. I was on a USMC air base in Iwakuni .. Just purchased my first Yamaha system and needed a good album to test those Yamaha NS1000 speakers with Technics SL-10 (first direct drive turntable) .. The good ole days!

[@EdinhoGodoy]

Pat and Lyle produced together some of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. The compositions, the arrangements, the beautiful dynamics, the melodical impros, demonstrates the intense careful they both have with all aspects of the music. Lyle is gone, but his legacy is eternal. Pat continues producing amazing music. He's my favorite musician all over the world, and I know I'm not alone, so you could react more and more from Pat, guys. For now, thanks for this one. Hugs!

[@Sober2003]

So so good! I discovered this album when NYC had a smooth jazz station CD 101.9 really when I discovered Pat Matheny as an artist. Unbelievable talking to an older friend he turned me onto San Lorenzo another fantastic song and album! So talented takes you on a little trip! Great road music!❤ and it’s music that makes you feel there’s hope in this crazy world. Uplifting!🙏🏻

[@michaelscott7462]

Well stated and I recall that radio station!

[@markaugustus4064]

"This is my music". Punto final!

[@thom4466]

Oh my God! Another one of my favorite musicians! I’ve seen him live 13 times since 1978. Way different every time. Try Tell it All or End of the Game, from this album. You won’t regret it!

[@calvinevans6347]

Best piano solo ever. And Stevie Wonder's solo on Ribbon in the sky.

[@scriaschugrieg]

love to see someone else crying to Pat's music (and Lyle en Pedro !)- - - it's so emotional !!

[@blbtube]

Love Pat Metheny. 1st album with San Lorenzo was an album one of my college roomies played all the time. Pat also played on Joni’s Shadows and Light live album. My fave is New Chautauqua title track. Music like this brings out the love in you two.

[@lewismaddox4132]

It affects me the same way. I've been a big Pat Matheny honk since he got with Bowie on the soundtrack for The Falcon and the Snowman. Check it out. It's called "This Is Not America", and it soars!

[@jean-louiscousineau754]

You two are just beautifull couple.......

[@NicknLex]

That’s so sweet of you to say, thank you!!

[@jonathanrodgers4893]

What a great song, huh? One of my all-time favorites for almost 40 years. You should know - when you were talking about the drums and percussion - what you were hearing were shakers and a guiro (the thing you referred to with beads that you turn around). But contrary to what you thought, the drummer is not playing with brushes. What you're hearing that's delicate but texturally rich is a lot of double-handed playing of cymbals, especially the the ride cymbal.

[@mauriciofrelijj7858]

Yo he seguido a Pat Metheny desde la década de los 80 a través del primer disco que escuché y que me fascinó "Travels". Goodbye es mi tema favorito de Metheny es un verdadero poema musical

[@billcooper2798]

If I could is my favorite track. Just an incredible album! PM music is truly timeless! I could listen to all day! This is real music that touches the soul!

[@dleasman]

Lyle Mays was incredible. His death sadly means the end of the "Pat Metheny Group", though I know Pat will continue the music for years to come. I have always loved the track First Circle... Though the live version on The Road To You is my favorite. It has so much more emotion than the original album version, if you can even imagine that. I became hooked on Pat Metheny someone gave me an old copy of the original Pat Metheny Group album (simple white cover), back around 1985, and it changed the way I listened to music from that point on.

[@donaldjackson1490]

Pat Metheny group - White Album, San Lorenzo or Phase Dance

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

In 1985 I had a summer job working the night shift at a medical answering service. I was just getting into jazz at the time, and listened to a local jazz station to pass the time. This album had recently been released, and the overnight DJ had it in heavy rotation. Always thought this tune was super beautiful. The whole album's worth hearing. Interestingly, Metheny doesn't really dominate it. He lets the other players stretch out.

[@davidgale7384]

A modern day Mozart/Brubeck He allows the music to expand... Totally without ego... Thanks for doing some Pat and friends.

[@eileendobbs8009]

Better Days Ahead is my fav Pat Metheny. It's a great groove

[@bobford100]

Stunning, beautiful music........ This is going on my driving playlist for sure....

[@biskygiver]

Welcome to the world we have been blessed with in the form of the Pat Metheny Group as some of us have been part of this blessing for dozen of years. To me it's a class of music which makes the worst days a thing of the past for it is magic in a bottle.

[@louaguado995]

I loved this, my first time as well. Thank you for introducing me to new music. And Lex is so incredibly beautiful 😍

[@kyledrums]

One of my first musical memories from childhood. We lived in a rural area. Everything was a solid drive away so there were always lots of cassettes in the car. My father is a Pat Metheny fan and this song was one of the first songs to really stick with me. For years I didn't know what it was but it remained in my consciousness. It was like a revelation when I finally rediscovered it later in life. It will always make me think of my father and the long drives in the countryside.

[@NicknLex]

That’s beautiful thank you for sharing with us ❤️

[@scotth1992]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. Still brings tears to my eyes after all these years. I’ve been to numerous PMG concerts and at the end of the song everyone in the audience humps to their feet before its even over and give an ovation that goes on forever. My daughter was born about the time this came out and that’s probably why it hits me so hard. Thank you for this video. Welcome to the club. Love to you … Scott

[@MrBowiedj]

Love the tune especially the hand clap. Saw the group live in Indonesia and I clapped along the intro. Steve Rodby noticed it and looked at me. What an experience!

[@raulo8762]

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