Pat Metheny Group - Mars (Close to home)

[@guidance19]

About 3.54% of people do not understand the amazing genius of Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny and gave a thumb down to this masterpiece.

[@aram5642]

It is about art and so not all people have to like the same things. It is their right to dislike it, just as it is yours to stigmatize them just because they differ from you.

[@howardwhitehead2167]

These guy’s are amazingly from out there somewhere,love em.

[@jimcuchetto8552]

How can you not appreciate all of their music.

[@kevingonzales7499]

You have to feel sorry for them! They weren’t given heart and soul needed to feel and understand this beautiful music!

[@walterrserrano]

@@aram5642 Beauty is actually not relative, it is quite absolute. And bad taste really exists. Just like you trying to expose your bad argument.

[@smacl61]

Lyle is all I hear. And Pat too. This is humanity.

[@josephmontanaro8824]

Lyle Mays is in heaven with the stars looking down at us God bless him

[@jamesduff2841]

R.IP. Lyle... an amazing and brilliant musician... your music is transcendent and ethereal.God truly blessed you beyond measure ... thank you for the way you touched us with your genius and your music! You will be deeply missed....but never forgotten.

[@uglucktinita1125]

Indeed.. And much more. Uffffff......

[@e.j.crowley5601]

Miss him so mush what a great soul gave us so much!

[@Blackorpheus68]

This song got me past some of the toughest years in my life...intoxicating....beautiful

[@philipbrown1123]

RIP Lyle Mays. A master pianist/composer. There could be no Pat Metheny Group without you. Perfection and imagination in this song.

[@davidantoniohernandezpatin427]

Sin palabras.. Lo mejor de lo mejor.. La música más hermosa que puede haber... Soy fanático de pat metheny me pudo mucho la partida de lyle Mays.. Pero dejó un legado musical.. Para todas las generaciones que puedan escuchar esta maravillosa música... Mi admiración y respeto para pat y lyle

[@raffocaceres8807]

Talento inconmensurable sensibilidad sin fronteras, no hay palabras para expresar lo que siento al escucharte, soy otra persona R.I.P Lyle.

[@iginotroiani7755]

La musica di Pat e Lyle hanno accompagnato per oltre 30 anni la mia vita. GRAZiE

[@cthomashalversen8604]

I la mia. Molto grazie.

[@jamesmckellar2784]

It will take people who really loved Lyle and his music, his genius, the keep his legacy alive and recognized. I am a guitar player, Pat is the epitome of brilliance for me. However, I think few, outside of PMG fans, realize how very special Lyle was, and how special his music is. He is melodic, creative, and his understanding of harmony is incredible

[@laslatty1016]

Was a session keyboard musician for 35years....and then i quit....because of health issues,,,but mostly because i was getting more pleasure listening to PMG and Lyle.Sometimes i would get chills down my spine digging Lyle’s runs......unbelievable......Once there was a shooting star....and it burnt ever so brightly as it shot across the sky.....lighting up everything in it’s path.....but like all shooting stars it finally disappeared in a blaze of glory,,,,,a lot of people called that star Lyle Mays....a true genius .RIP....I’ll be seeing you soon!!!!!

[@cthomashalversen8604]

I'm a part time pro bassist. I met Lyle. Talking with him was an absolute pleasure. But I told him that I could never repay him for what he had added to my life. That was the last tour of the PMG. The Way Up. 15 years ago. Now he's gone and I'm still heartbroken.

[@SusanJohnson-xl3ys]

That is a wonderful tribute to a genius who did not seem to need the accolades. I imagine he was comfortable in his skin. And yes that once in a lifetime star left way too early and left a phenomenal legacy.

[@1Ratrod]

I am grateful for musicians like Lyle Mays. Will be missed like Jaco, Zawinul, Miles, Coltrane, so on and on and on...

[@357CLOUDY]

Hugo Cuandon Good concerts in Heaven.

[@emilsabatini4038]

THERE IS NO OTHER GROUP OF MUSICIANS THAT CAN MAKE MUSIC 4 A SONG SUCH AS THIS. NO GROUP EXCEPT THE PAT METHENY GROUP. WHEN I'M ABOUT 2 BEGIN MY NEXT JOURNEY N LEAVE THIS EARTH, THIS IS THE MUSIC I CHOOSE

[@awesomeknowledge.awesomekn1411]

Jacob Collier can

[@annacottrell7802]

Ditto

[@JimCuchetto]

They are not from this world. Lyle is looking down and smiling. He is still with us for we have his music. Moses the law giver. FYI

[@josephsheridan312]

Lyle Mays was great..1 of the best of his era..these guys play instruments the way they were designed for..pure talent, no fluff..they played from the heart not their wallets

[@ariesarethebest271]

Excellent comment!

[@philcinema1]

Pat Metheny's genius (talent) is to always compose the same music, but never the same. Living without his music "in the background" is absolutely impossible.

[@Frapzoid]

Lyle wrote this song. Pat had nothing to do with the writing of this classic.

[@carlosronaldosantos6205]

Yesterday (10-02-2020) the genius and extraordinary musician departed from this physical-three-dimensional-temporal plane. It leaves a huge gap that can hardly be filled.

[@joseantonioalonso9904]

Que mejor manera de recordarle que con este viendo y con la interpretación en directo con Pat de September fifteenth,Lyle ya está en el cielo con Bill Evans,al que le dedicó September fifteenth, pero su música siempre está con nosotros

[@joseantonioalonso9904]

Con este video, quería escribir

[@SorrentoShore]

🎹

[@emilsabatini4038]

Carlos I totally agree !

[@stuartdryer1352]

Almost 4 years later I am still sad when I think about it.

[@juanmolina6195]

Lyle, you still touch our souls. Some of the most beautiful notes ever played. Thank you so much.

[@hjoshv4067]

You ´re welcome! ;)

[@rodrigotamayo1469]

Fantastic. And yes, Lyle Mays was an outstanding musician. Looking at the complete list of NEA Jazz Masters awards, I am surprised that Lyle Mays was not bestowed that honor. Lyle contributed to Pat's music so much in composition, arrangements and keyboard playing that the NEA should take note, honoring him posthumously.

[@rhythmfield]

Rodrigo Tamayo great idea Rodrigo: yes, let’s make Lyle Mays an honorary posthumous NEA Jazz Master. Please email the NEA and suggest it! I am friends with another NEA JM and I’ll suggest it.

[@emilsabatini4038]

Rodrigo I totally agree !

[@susanjohnson5446]

I agree with you. Always believed Lyle kept Pat from going off the rails. He was an extraordinary person. He’s great music of his own and with Miss Bonnie for Moses the Lawgiver. He is missed and we’re so fortunate to be Abel to experience him and his extreme talent during our lifetime.

[@donbobness]

lyle you will alway live in my soul of souls in the heart of hearts I thank you

[@brucefriedman1]

Pat Metheny is among the most understated talented individuals of our time which is all the more reason to appreciate his work.

[@greensombrero3641]

he will be remembered where others fade.

[@stuartdryer1352]

2024 now. I miss Lyle. Not just a great musician and composer, also an amazing sound creator.

[@miguelmikemike]

Mi sensación es exactamente la misma, es insoportable saber que Lyle no está mas fisicamente entre nosotros. Son tantos toques extremos y singulares los que el conseguia en ese bellísimo instrumento. Imposible no soltar lágrimas cuando se lo escucha. Dudo mucho que hasta el mas fuerte , y gustaba de el no llore. Mucha falta hará.

[@hambv728]

Amigo,entiendo perfectamente la sensación que describes,Lyle no hacía música,hacia magia y lo expresaba a través de su música.Su grado de sensibilidad era enorme,tengo entendido que era una persona maravillosa en todos los ámbitos,no sólo los musicales..Lo echaremos todos muchísimo de menos,pero al menos,tenemos el legado de su música,SALUDOS

[@SusanJohnson-xl3ys]

You expressed the truth. Very well. Lyle is sorely missed but we have a wonderful legacy to listen to whenever we want to and that in and of itself is a beautiful lasting joy. My best to you and yours

[@stevehall71]

When Lyle lets loose at the 8:22 mark, giving absolutely everything he has left to this piece, I defy you not to be moved to tears. Missing his genius more with each passing day.

[@Refat1528]

Lyle partiu, mas a sua essência ficou entre nós, como se fosse uma bela poesia sinfónica! RIP Lyle, um anjo musical para sempre! René, BSB DF

[@nilsnilsson8582]

where are we? will we ever find peace in our hearts? let Love rule and enjoy every day like its your last day Thank you Mr Lyle Mays and Mr Pat Metheny

[@k.-i.fukumoto7050]

R.I.P Lyle. I never forget your song until I will die.

[@howardarby]

Cute, broken English says it all

[@katemurphy1915]

I have loved Mr. Metheny’s works since I was in high school.

[@ikeeptime]

Lyle's solos are my favorites of any jazz keyboardist. He was so lyrical in his constructions. Evocative progressions. Simply MUSICAL. I cant imagine who his influences were he was so unique. Saw him once live but too young to appreciate his genius. Now in later life I am always thrilled by his playing. Thanks Lyle. See you in the next life.

[@fr397]

Yes, the music is magnificent, sublime! We are thankful for Lyle Mays and God bless him. Your tribute is spot on and so meaningful.

[@emilsabatini4038]

If astronomers, astrophysicists, alien life, extraterrestrials, God, angels, were listening 2 music they'd be listening 2 the Pat Matheny Group! An extraordinary piece of music!

[@2222isabella]

No words to describe the beauty of it. Thank you Lyle and Pat

[@jorgecarrasco8088]

Es una gran pena que haya partido, dejó un gran legado musical. Su música me inspiró y me hizo soñar. Gracias Lyle

[@carlosronaldosantos6205]

Music of the spheres. Dialogue with the transcendent!!!

[@andyginterblues2961]

Beautiful. I understand that astronomers have discovered that the atmosphere of Mars is composed of Metheny gas. (Or something like that...)

[@Ojb_1959]

Ewe Gross 🤭

[@isabelgarciamartinez6496]

Su música me transporta...Me encantaría ir a un concierto..M flipa.L quiero en mi vida!!

[@Yetipfote]

Hahahaha :D

[@L00PdeL00P]

69th like heheheh

[@markcase1736]

OMG Mars and Metheny gas? maybe Trump farts but Metheny when he farts I'll bet it's in tune lmao

[@jimmyclark2999]

R I P Lyle...you are SO SO Amazing

[@luischacon7524]

Maravilloso trabajo my friend....great job.....music and images join as one....thanks...gracias y un abrazo desde Chile.....un gran homenaje al genio Lyle Mays que ya va en viaje hacia un nuevo mundo de musica y colores....Pat Metheny estaría orgulloso de lo que has hecho.

[@hjoshv4067]

Gracias por tu comentario amigo, me enorgullece que te haya gustado. Un enorme abrazo

[@hamontyh9326]

Lyle Mays.....genio absoluto

[@greghutch2014]

Sometimes we never really truly appreciate the contributions of the greatest musicians until they have returned home to Source Energy. I always knew that he was present, a member of Pat's group, a creator on a plane of his own, but only now that he has decided to leave us with his absence can I truly appreciate his corpus that he has left us to ponder, to love, to appreciate. This song has been played by me everyday at least 20-30 times and I still can't get enough of it. I have listened to versions by Uwe Karcher, Dr. Guy Shkolnik, Alex Sill on guitar seemingly holding back tears as he played this song, by himself and with Pat' group. I had the pleasure to see him perform at the Greek Theatre in around 1994-1995, the entire show was nothing less than Heavenly. You are missed only in person but we have your catalog to keep us "Close to You".

[@peterbrockhoff857]

The Greek Theater is such an amazing place saw Gordon Lightfoot there. I saw Pat and co at the Paolo Soleri Amphitheater quite a few years back, such an incredible night. Sadly the Paolo has been fenced off and is slated for demolition. The Pueblo stated up keep costs as the reason, still there as 3/2021. Will be a sad day when they do.

[@mikewatkins2659]

How could I have missed this SONG! Been a Metheny fan since the 70s

[@copperfield3629]

It's a Lyle composition which was released on his first, self-titled, album as "Close to Home" (with Bill Frisell on guitar). Lyle's solo recordings are stunning - "Lyle Mays", "Street Dreams", "Fictionary" and "Solo - improvisations for expanded piano". Every one is a work of pure beauty.

[@anasan00]

💗 Pat 🌟🌟🌟Hubble 🙏 thanks to mk feel the universe deep inside🌿

[@juliocesaralvarezsoto9437]

Again, this music transforms you in any ways. I hope Lyle and Pat reunion again. Great group .

[@quantumJJ]

Maybe in the next life...😔

[@JackSchytt]

Close To Home was written by Lyle Mays from his recording titled Lyle Mays. (1986) Bill Frisell was on guitar for this recording.

[@danroley7850]

Jack...gold star for your info.

[@carollriley6032]

Jack Schytt yes Jack a great album

[@carollriley6032]

Slink my favourite off the Lyle Mays Album

[@michaelmalodrums9674]

Pmg was playing this song live in 1982

[@pwcinla]

And there's a video of the PMG playing it where it's titled Close To Home (Mars). I think that's a typo. The author was crediting Mays as the composer; the tune is not called Mars!

[@JADEGATETIGRESS]

It does seem that the most genius and musicians are not merely creative, innovative and intelligent impresarios, but people of astonishing artistic integrity. Lyle May's and Pat Metheny were two individuals in that upper echelon.

[@jjsc4396]

Whoa! This is an OUTSTANDING version of this tune. Sound quality is excellent. And you can tell they're onto this tune in a big way here this night.

[@jonathanharrington7950]

Nice Job. Also a touching tribute to Lyle who sadly passed away on the 10.02.2020. Lyle's master pieces will have no trouble at all standing the test of time. R.I.P Lyle.

[@tonymorgan2813]

This is music the way it's supposed to touch the heart,mind and soul...this is the piano...the wat it's supposed to be played !!! R.I.P Lyle...your music will live on forever!!!

[@artcamacho9366]

ive heard at least three versions of the song, and they are all spectacularly magnificent, and you are tempted to close your eyes, and sit back and listen ,and wonder how life ,with all its stains and faults....could still be beautiful....thanks for posting

[@davantlag2000]

Every time I listen to this melodies I feel myself digging into the past, healing wounds and I end up smiling to my present. It is a God gift.

[@dickleijen7761]

IT HIT ME INSTANTLY, THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS SONG, AWESOME! FANTASTIC!!!

[@aram5642]

If you could only turn down your voice a bit

[@priscillahudson3625]

2/18/2021 Perseverance Rover lands on Mars for an even closer look...thanks for the awesome music. 💖🎶

[@Saut-i1v]

Il rayonnent les gars 🌞🙂 éblouissant...L Homme écoutera ce morceau sur Mars.. 🙂❤❤❤❤❤

[@langeloids1021]

I mourn the death of two beautiful souls loaned to us by universe; Lyle Mays and NanaVasconcelos. This piece will forever beautifully haunt me.

[@danafranklinsr1378]

I'm so sorry about the passing of Lyle Mays he was before its time as far as his talent I almost came to tears myself when I heard the sorrowful news he'll be greatly missed a pure genius I'm deeply hurt let's all stand strong together and beat this Corona I am a percussionist out of Baltimore Maryland I can be reached at Dana Franklin srsr @gmail dot-com thank you to each and everyone of you who enjoyed this brilliant musician

[@walterrserrano]

Lyle was a true genius. So was Nana. The greatest percussionist ever!!

[@hitechburg]

So Beautiful

[@rhythmfield]

Sounds like c. 1980 PMG crew, beautiful. Pat & Lyle, Danny Gotlieb, Steve Rodby, and the great genius percussionist Nana Vasconcelos (RIP Nana).

[@fredfungalspore]

...........Real Beautiful Music............. When the human race ends up traveling through the heavens I hope they are listening to this music to inspire them as it does me.

[@tonykeever1]

For several decades now his music and the PMG band have comforted, inspired, and added genuine joy to my life. Great tribute from you. I just found out he died. Thank you Lyle for bringing joy to many with your music!

[@antoniojose8019]

Lindo Uma viagem infinita

[@luisalbertodiazyubero5382]

Se nota la presencia de Nana Vasconcelos (rip.). Sólo genios!

[@jayfailing6714]

creo que si! tambien

[@dajoan77]

Sim, grande percussionista brasileiro que infelizmente também já nos deixou

[@SERGIOPALANCARES]

Nana, Lyle... 2 que ya se fueron.

[@betompb]

Crédits to Nana Vasconcelos too in vocal effects

[@antoniomp]

Después de verlos en un concierto en Andorra, nosotros íbamos desde Barcelona, Letter From Home (1989), dos amigos y yo lo esperamos en la puerta trasera del edificio , serian las 2.30 de la madrugada y salió Lyle Mays, le pedí que me firmara una camiseta de ese concierto y dijo que si, que le dejara un rotulador, le dije que no tenia, lo extravié, y el abrió su pequeño bolso, sacó el suyo y me firmó la camiseta, me dijo, "mira que pedir un autógrafo y no tener bolígrafo, ya te vale" nos reímos todos, le dimos las gracias y nos despedimos. Nosotros decidimos ir a un club de jazz a terminar la noche,( no recuerdo el nombre) cual fue nuestra sorpresa cuando estando en la barra pidiendo unas cervezas, bajaron por las escaleras todo el grupo, Pat, Lyle, Armando, Paul y Steve, pudimos hablar con todo el grupo, fue una noche mágica Lyle, no te olvidaremos nunca, D.E.P. ah! la camiseta la tengo guardada como oro en paño

[@selvabeltran4434]

Lindo recuerdo del grupo....

[@carolynboyd3796]

Grab your moment.Don't let it pass.

[@butziporsche8646]

Last time my son and I saw Pat was in 2019 at the Admiral in Bremerton WA. Unfortunately, Lyle wasn't performing with him. It was great but something missing. We saw Steely Dan right after Walter Becker passed and Donald Fagen was great but something was missing there as well. Seen PMG many times over the past 40 years. My 19 year old daughter passed away in 2001 and the only thing she asked me to bring to the hospital were her copies of Imaginary Day and Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert. Makes it hard for me to listen to them.

[@frostyfreezerman]

It just dos'nt get any better,true musicians,wonderful.pat and Lyle to tour again please.

[@shermn8]

I hope so too, they compliment each other so well!

[@carlosmandersonjr6528]

Lyle hated the,"Road"....Got tired of touring...Hence,no reunion,Ever !.....smdh)

[@lovebaja]

@@carlosmandersonjr6528 I've never heard that about Lyle. A guy on some jazz forums was in line at a coffee shop in LA and looks up and Lyle Mays is there. Apparently he expressed resentment at not being paid enough. Regardless, it's no exaggeration for me to say that it's one of my very top dreams in life to a.) have another PMG release with Lyle Mays and b.) to see the greatest hits of PMG performed live with Lyle at the Greek Theater in LA. I wouldn't sleep for a week, man! Have you seen some of the covers on YT of PMG music by the Italian guys? Absolutely incredible! Michele Fischietti is one and Michele Fischietti is the other (who ended up touring with Pat because of the videos).

[@floydthompson8668]

I've had the cassette and CD of the CLOSE TO HOME album since it came out, but I never heard this version! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@jamescasey8065]

...A thought for Mr. Mays...His Time here was a Blessing..."...I am certain of nothing except the holiness of the Heart's affection...And the truth of the Imagination...What the imagination seizes as Beauty must be Truth..."(Keats)...Pax to all points of the Compass...

[@claudioburgos9641]

El Universo provee... Gracias infinitas PMG !

[@katemurphy1915]

This is brilliant. Thank you for the upload

[@tchanitomacamo5177]

Pat vem de outro planeta avançado na música,,, sem considerar o título dessa magnífica música...

[@carlosronaldosantos6205]

Pat Metheny o Avatar da música contemporânea.

[@yamahacp80]

I mourn the death of Lyle Mays. Listening to this song, I came to tears.

[@AYALALUSH]

:(

[@SS-wn8pt]

Same here my friend. Their music takes me to places no other music can. 我的朋友也一样。 他们的音乐将我带到了其他音乐所无法比拟的地方

[@l.ande.r.7408]

林明宏 Aww I know what you mean. 😢😿

[@lezahyoung373]

Me too. I've loved and enjoyed his music since the 80's. Sad, I miss him so. The feelings in my heart and body that his music inspires are forever feelings.....ah love.

[@LivingMuseTarot]

💖

[@357CLOUDY]

Yeah Lyle Mays could color a song. Rest in 🌈 and thank you.

[@robertomartinez6520]

Amazing music forever!!!!!!!GRACIAS GRACIAS

[@frostyfreezerman]

Wow just wow,how could anyone not like this ,this is sublime.and yes Lyle and pat back on tour please.new music please.

[@estebanmartinezfragnaud9477]

me relajo cu-ando escucho esta cancion, gracias por subirla

[@folha43]

Lyle..close to home...

[@ccidorellana3193]

I LOVE THIS MUSIC....FROM CHILE!

[@michaelgabriel1989]

Hi Chilean Child, from la bufadora, Baja max. Love your appreciation of this wonderful music. Gabe

[@jaybee1597]

Beautiful piece of music!

[@mcminimethec]

Thank you! Tears.

[@michaelherrera491]

Perfection Lyle Thank you

[@henrycallawayjr3550]

I have always enjoyed listening to the the music from this band.

[@Dancingfingers60]

Talent of the universe Lyle Mays.....

[@thiwerneck336]

I got very sad when this video had been deleted, I used to see every night to sleep, and I couldn't find anywhere, the track and the video, I'm very happy that you posted again, I 'd Love the 4k version but I can wait again until you upload again, but Im happy with this video already! Thank you so much!!!!

[@hjoshv4067]

Thanks for your comment friend, the video was in 4k but because of KZbin restrictions the video was deleted ... I have uploaded the video with some modifications so that they do not return (I hope) to eliminate it. The reasons why the video is not in 4k is because the size in megabytes is very large. This video was made when I left a love relationship and I was sad ... Thinking about the universe and listening to this wonderful work calmed my pain and that is why I came up with this video ... The video is simple but it reaches heart... Thanks for your comment

[@hivicar]

Good night, sleep tight!

[@siemydi1]

so beautiful

[@Groovespecials]

Great musician ...

[@emilsabatini4038]

PAT METHENY, LYLE MAYS, DANNY GOTTLIEB, MARK EGAN. PERFECTION PERSONIFIED !!!!!

[@nigeldavies1718]

This track suggests Nana Vasconcelos too

[@patrickmoreels9826]

I love to love this song.

[@quantumJJ]

Lyle Mays was to my opinion the best

[@Nex126]

Many thanks for this video, only just found out Lyle has left the room and I think the door is firmly closed behind him there is no other talent like him nor likely to be, so sad.

[@stefanhartmann8985]

in this dimension will BE just one Lyle Mays forever ... ... a few piano & Keyboard/Synthesizer masters ... Lyle will ever be in an universe by His own, no other reached this sensitivity, His free spirit

[@Fazoo2245]

This is at least the 3rd recording, all different, of this cosmically beautiful Lyle Mays composition. It is of quantum depth and as lyrical as Bill Evans at his more contemplative pieces. I love Lyle and Pat as the right and left hand of genius, often most pleasurable when working at the same intensity, eyes and ears tuned to the same frequency. I personally owe them a lot...

[@arnoldtedar5693]

Guiniyran

[@elialg]

Hi!! What would would be the previous recordings? I'm trying to listen to all of them :)

[@ramondobrown1162]

Amazing composition, first time hearing this masterpiece. RIP Lyle as soar thru the musical heavens.

[@aartman01]

Just sublime.

[@jessejames4960]

They are really out of this world.

[@thelamb1964]

Pure Love.

[@John-rb3yv]

Great version! Thanks

[@Tanauan]

Grande Naná Vasconcelos. Nem sabia que ele tinha trampado com Pat. Mas seu obegaláobegalá é inconfundível.

[@rhythmfield]

Tanauan Nana was a genius - I still miss him.

[@eltessy]

This is my favorite music, I Iove it!

[@AntonioGilloComposerOfficial]

Capolavoro! Amazing!

[@sibanesethusibanda6432]

😭😭... beautiful ❤🎶

[@andrear.berndt9504]

Gorgeous video!

[@allanzoltan8866]

RIP Lyle one of a Kind

[@antoniocascella2308]

superb

[@egyptianminor]

This whole record is great.