Pat Metheny Group - San Lorenzo (1977)

[@smf1494]

best song ever. Lyle Mays solo is stupendous, beyond words. I heard them do this in Denver a million years ago, drove 200 miles through a blizzard and it was more than worth it.

[@kenwilliams3208]

KTCL out of Ft Collins was the only station to play this song along the Font Range back then- I owe them a debt of gratitude.

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

I'd drive forever to see PMG

[@dianewentz9400]

Lyle Mays solo is perfection -- at least, I've always thought so.

[@Tascamaniac]

We have lost Lyle Mays today. The world stops for a few bars.

[@h2productionsonline339]

You Rock! This song...has to be from a spiritual place of love! I mean I am truly lost for the words to express the vibration I get from this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FCT100HG]

When I first heard this song from the radio, maybe that was in the early winter season in1977 , I was deeply impressed in the piano solo by the young player who is not well known in Jazz scene. I felt brand new wind in the contemporary Jazz and fusion music scene never heard before. Lyle and Pat was about 24 years old, and I was university student also played Jazz music as amateur in the club. The ravel ECM was considered as most cutting edge music. and I liked many of their musicians. Most our excitement was the live recording with Joni Mitchell he played with synthesizer. It was very far from Japan.I couldn't go to the concert. Happily, Pat Metheny group traveled to Japan every year, I could see them many times. At first, very very few audience in the big hall, though glowing up in soon. They were young, and I was young. It seems it was the dream about forty years ago, though I think it was as if yesterdays matter. RIP Lyle

[@pedrogheventer2566]

Beautiful comment

[@MisterMister5893]

@@pedrogheventer2566 we should be thankful they chose the path that they did. Such a beautiful talent to share with the world, I’m sure their contribution to the humanities cannot be overstated to say nothing of how many other people their music had inspired. San lorenzo remains one of the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard in my life. The delicate dance and build up with each art of the song is perfectly conveyed with overwhelming emotions from the piano keys to the listeners ears. Just an amazingly composition.

[@tabe8850]

I was in college when I first heard this song. I was a dumb kid and learning to play guitar, and my friend introduced me to jazz greats like Davis, Coltrane, etc. then he tells me about metheny and how great he is so he plays me San Lorenzo. But I listened and got trapped by the piano. I could not believe my ears. I’m like, “who’s this Lyle guy?” I want so bad for young people to hear his playing so they can experience wonderful music.

[@jameswilliams-pn1ee]

Rest easy Lyle ..... your music made a huge difference in my life. Thank you . Glad I got to see you play ..... and lift my soul.

[@smf1494]

listened to this over and over, found peace and joy here on the hardest days. lifted my soul too, still does.

[@jjsc4396]

I hear you brother….

[@emilsabatini4038]

It never fails! The ending of this tune San Lorenzo always brings me to tears! The Pat Matheny Group : Pat Matheny, Lyle Mays, Mark Egan, Dan Gottlieb.

[@iammar10]

This song affects me the same way. That melody, the feel and otherworldly skill of Lyle, Pat, Mark and Dan on this masterpiece of a song is legendary.

[@chrisk475]

Was about to say the same thing. Anticipating that final fluorish gives me goosebumps, then the payoff. And how the recorded version holds it forever to silence.

[@angalglover9418]

This music is timeless... this is the most prettiest song that I have ever heard, I could listen to this all day long.

[@texanperry]

Rest In Peace, Lyle Mays. You brilliant music will continue to live on.

[@DJL0455]

THE song that turned me on to Pat Metheny. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard it...

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Me to.

[@miketype1each]

I can say the same the first time I heard Greenhouse by the Yellowjackets, so, I get it. This is a marvelous piece of music.

[@kenmajikina1]

Thank you so much, Lyle, for all the beautiful music you and Pat created. Because nobody else I knew liked this music, I often would listen to it alone. It would make me feel, how lucky I was to be alive at this time, listening to this amazing music. The one and only time I saw the Pat Metheny Group in concert, was in, I think, 1977 in Honolulu. I just started listening to them for a couple of years, and I became a huge fan!! I will miss you Lyle, I will miss your amazing talent. Thank you for filling my life with pure joy. God bless you and your family and friends during this sad time.

[@dme1016]

The studio version is implanted in my brain for 40 years now. I NEED IT!!!!

[@wescasey1360]

Yes! I want that “white album” too!

[@dme1016]

@@wescasey1360 Mine had coke stuck on it, so it was whiter than norm.

[@fxando]

San Lorenzo bring me to the tears everytime I Heard

[@XanAxDdu]

yes true also for me

[@jackforgrave5222]

Truer words were never spoken!

[@ChuloDavidcito]

We lost Lyle this week. I'm sad, but this tune makes me feel better. I haven't heard this in years and it brings me back to the concerts I saw with those guys. At that time they'd begin each show with Phase Dance, as I recall. One of those shows I saw, though, began with this. I thought it was a better opener. :) Just gorgeous!

[@youreallygotmenow4855]

In my humble opinion, in the final part (which starts at 3:03 and ends at 4:29) you have the pleasure to listen to the most beautiful and poetic harmonics that have ever been played on a guitar in contemporary music history. Pat's tuning in this piece is something truly heavenly, and what's even more amazing is what he managed to get out of it. Of course, the other guys are phenomenal musicians too! Lyle Mays was a phenomenally gifted pianist and Mark Egan has a touch and a sense of dynamics that are simply insane. I think this track is a jazz fusion masterpiece. Let's all appreciate its magic!

[@emilsabatini4038]

YES! THANK U 4 THIS COMMENT. U SAID EVERYTHING MY HEART WANTED 2 SAY!

[@jesusmenna6759]

Totalmente

[@cristinatakahashi9242]

Brilliant analysis .I absolutely agreed .

[@silentinaway7407]

RIP Lyle - this is a fine example of his playing and only 24 years old here

[@intrepidfox37]

I didn't even realize he passed away. One of my favorites. RIP

[@froggiemorton5990]

Yes, it's so bittersweet now to see him so young, as he is here. He was so gifted, and has left a body of work that will live on for a long, long time.

[@robertgirardBobydbSounD]

Lyle Mays my favorite of him is the one call Bill Evans named to honor the same piano jazz player Bill Evans .... Merci !

[@cindipossidento5688]

He was a genius !!!! Watching him play along with Pat was totally AWESOME !!! Miss you Lyle ……. Love you Pat Metheny😘

[@jesusmenna6759]

El mejor pianista de todos los tiempos, no se que tenían estos chicos pero no hacían música, sino magia

[@billhutchison7078]

I remember listening to this song when I was at work, night shift and wished that I was watching them live. That group was the best ever.

[@angelsshare.]

Thank you for the music, Lyle. The 1978 studio version of San Lorenzo from the album 'Travels' is a joy. By far, my favorite PMG tune.

[@JeffSkaggs29]

Great version. It's live. The studio version of San Lorenzo is on the Pat Metheny Group album.

[@cjgardner8516]

The best ever

[@northof-62]

This was an amazing band to listen to live. Unique sound.

[@kazkohno]

Lyle Mays... thanks for giving us for great sound. R.I.P.

[@catboyzee]

Respect and RIP to Lyle Mays.

[@Bill_Woo]

At this moment we think of Lyle, who just passed away - but recognize also that Pat made absolute magic here - and during Pat's famous riff, there is some of the most poignant bass accompaniment I've ever heard. All over Lyle's emotional masterwork. An utter masterpiece. Thank you, Lyle, and all of you.

[@AThousandStoriesTV]

3:04 to 4:29 was magical in 1977, is magical in 2017, and will still be magical in 2217.

[@Bill_Woo]

You're completely correct. Yet I cannot not pull myself away from 0:00 to 3:04 either. All of it leaves me emotionally exhausted. It's that powerful. As you say, magical.

[@markproulx1472]

Right on.

[@BarbItalia]

As always, Lyle.......rest in peace, thank you with all my heart.

[@pedromadaleno2010]

40 years listening to them...Lyle master of orchestration and good taste on piano....so sad....Rip brother

[@fiorfiore7350]

Mito Lyle Mays...resterai per sempre nel mio cuore....ciao grande !!!!

[@MegaCarmine12]

just love this composition lyle mays is amazing sad he is gone

[@simonlocke2995]

Thank you Lyle Mays, your music has touched my soul, and many more too. RIP. This is my favorite PMG track of all time.

[@Incognito-vc9wj]

I heard this song in the 80’s as a kid. Loved Pat Matheny’s music ever since.

[@brianharder7714]

One the reasons I wanted to learn the piano. Still moves me over 40 years since I first heard it. So good.

[@mikewescombe8982]

I will never tire of this wonderful piece of music .. if its the last thing I ever hear. Just wonderful

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

this wonder of a song accompanies me since over forty years now and I never get tired of listening to this beauty, preferrebly on my old vinyl from 1978.

[@jacobforsman3897]

I also own the first vinyl release of this album too.

[@craigwinn]

Amazing performance. Lyle Mays RIP

[@nehilaromal8252]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@MinistryPodCastNetWork]

~R.I.P. Lyle ~One Of My Mom's Favorite Song,I Played It At My Moms Funeral -06-{Miss Ya Mom.}~,Heavy On My Heart Whenever I Hear It,But Great Memories.Thanks For The Upload Here..{R.}

[@wazhazhe5831]

The first time I heard this song was on TV - this performance, possibly. Young guys with long hair making some of the most amazing music I had ever heard. I had never heard of Pat Metheny or Lyle Mays. I've never forgotten them or their music.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

I discovered the joy of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays because of this album which was a gift from my mother ., here it is now I'm 63 years old and everytime I hear this again I am transported back to the first time that I ever heard of it , and still has the same effect now as it did then

[@brunoarena2723]

The part that starts at 2:18 give me chills. Amazing melody and sheer musicianship craft at its finest.

[@nodrog567]

Same here! That transition is incredibly emotional.

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

I've watched this video and listened to this song so many times. It always seems like the first time...💓

[@haysfordays]

what is it? I'm almost 50 and I'm still freaking over this tune.

[@jesusabarca6767]

is amazing. Pat Metheny Group es el mejor regalo de los dioses del jazz

[@wingmanbman]

saw Pat Metheny Group at Great American Music Hall (had to look it up... it was Aug 31, 1977) recall seeing Lyle in a phone booth in the lobby calling acquaintances(?) to come on down to see the band as the venue had not been sold out. In fact, we saw the second set for free because they wanted to keep the house as full as possible. Can you believe it? Such an amazing band not selling out? (well they sold out the Mountain Winery in Aug 1989 and they were even more amazing). So crushed to see that Lyle passed away Feb 10. Such an amazing musician and composer. RIP.

[@armandocepeda7763]

San Lorenzo is my favorite PMG song but is a lot better from their best live album, "Travels." Rest in Peace Lyle. You will be missed.

[@ready4peace]

Wow!!! First saw them play in 1977 while a Freshman in College in New Hampshire.... This must've been the same tour. I was so blown away by their music I immediately bought that album and each one since. Rest in Peace Lyle Mays, you're music will live on in my spirit forever...

[@ParksBilly]

RIP Lyle Mays!!!!!! 2-10-2020

[@katherinechrist-janer5636]

This is the song I fell in love with PMG to in 1977. 💔 RIP Lyle Mays.

[@billhutchison7078]

I still listen to it as well as one can 👍

[@markholmes908]

My first introduction to the group. They came to Lehigh Univ and played in a lecture hall that sat 300 people. I borrowed 10 bucks for the ticket. They played a longer version. What an amazing journey!

[@cjgardner8516]

My favorite of all time!

[@stevencoldicott2725]

Miss you dad.. I'm playing this for you.. I miss you much too much!

[@andresgualdron]

Lyle David Mays (November 27, 1953 - February 10, 2020) :(

[@meprivate3613]

It transcends my Entire State of Being. To the Comment posted just before mine....If you haven't listened to his Tune called: " ARE YOU GOING WITH ME ", OMG.... DROP everything THIS SECOND [ lol ] you might be doing & pull it up to listen to It's extremely hard to compare his Tunes, but I do believe I enjoy Are You Going With Me, the most. It's KILLER !! I HOPE I JUST TURNED YOU ON TO A NEW TUNE BY HIM !! Dear Mr. Pat Metheny, Merci...Merci....Merci... IM SENDING YOU MUCH 💗 LOVE 💗 STRAIGHT FROM MY SOUL !! Thank You for such Magical Talent which you passionately share with A World 🌍 that's so parched with a Thirst for Love which you BLESS US with. Humbly, Kristin

[@Ray-r2c2c]

Beautiful song from Pat Metheny played by a beautiful woman......well done!!!

[@poldidak]

The ending of this song is my ringtone! People hear it and their eyes get real big, like "What is THAT?!"

[@haysfordays]

that' awesome. Mine is Mile's solo on the version of "New Rhumba" he did for tv in the 50's.

[@xmandlt]

I have the beginning of Ozark as my ringtone.

[@mkmur55]

Saw this band at the Punch and Judy in Detroit area right after this came out...and I've see PM a few times since then. Always an experience and an amazing show!

[@adamdawidowicz9942]

One of my favourite tunes. Especially the version from " Travels" is magnificent. I love as someone from audience is shouting : It's always so.." during Lyle's solo.

[@bobbogr1]

Lyle is the man. Period. Metheny has put together a lot of great ensembles, and i have had the good fortune to see many of them.....but the stuff that really hits me deep is all stuff he wrote with Lyle. This is one incredible 4 piece band at this point....none of them over 25. RIP Lyle, you have made this rough weird year more poignant with your death, and more tolerable with your gifts.....i have been on a Lyle binge since he died and it never ceases to bring me new things...........just the man.

[@bobbogr1]

agree with every word you say here......I saw Pat a bunch to times, and loved every show...but the material he did with Lyle is just different.....and PMG is as good as jazz gets......since he died, I have dug up a ton of Lyle music, and listened to it endlessly...Wichita is now effectively my favorite record.....the title cut is impossibly cool, and September 15th is perfect.

[@Bill_Woo]

I didn't think I would like this. I often dislike live versions of precious, precise studio works. But something rang through that I didn't expect. You can hear the punctuation of the precise notes and chords - as though they are still as special to them as they are to the listener. And they're some goddam amazingly special notes and chords in this masterpiece.

[@BrinaMarySeattle]

Gives me chills, remembering and feeling what the PMG were (are) like live. Such heart-nurturing music. Lyle and Pat gave me some of my all-time favorite musical memories. RIP Lyle.

[@kenwilliams3208]

Yea, the live versions of San Lorenzo really explode beautifully - esp the one on the four song EP released in 1977. Much better than the studio version.

[@kathryndeleonable]

They were so young|! I'm thankful I was able to see them perform live several times in the 80s, Lyle, you will live forever in your music...

[@SunnnyDay]

When this was a new a song I remember hearing it on the radio. This one tune, more than any other, bookmarks that wonderful time in my life.

[@robertackermann4717]

Lyle was a legend in his own time at the University of North Texas a few years before I got there. I just now saw that he passed. He shall be missed. I don't think he ever got credit for creating a style that nobody else really approached with his level of artistry. RIP Lyle.

[@triandiscrim558]

Takes me back to my days at Michigan State, and having the enjoyment to see him in concert on campus. Tickets $15...it was in '78!.

[@giovacman1]

This takes me back to a wonderful place over 45 years ago when i first heard this piece hanging out with my friends at the village green .

[@zach1279]

Always loved the ending to this song!

[@badlt.8029]

Awesome performance of a great tune. RIP Lyle. You will be missed.

[@cashflowglo7262]

Isn’t That Beautiful ? Be still my Heart ! I ve loved these guys for decades……..

[@Blocc187]

South Africa 🇿🇦 will make sure your music never dies. Please visit us again. My friends at MAG have met you but I haven’t. This song is life 🤞🏿🤌🏿☝🏿

[@maximussantiago185]

Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays surprised my soul. Was 1978 when they surprised my heart and soul with a new magic sound! RIP, Lyle.

[@lenhumbird]

What an amazing song, and piano solo by Lyle Mays. I have watched Dr. Guy Shkolnik's video on Harmonic Analysis. With that, I learned understand what Lyle is doing, and how to play this wonderful piece.

[@ricardomartinezquevedo407]

This composition "San Lorenzo", makes me have a fantasy about me traveling all along the Northern Canadian woods, watching a fantastic landscape showing trees, pines, creeks, hordes of wolves and randeers, mooses, but more exciting rivers with all its riples on the stream, and then a long travel across the universe. ¡¡¡Wonderful!!!

[@joecastillo7638]

The first time I heard this piece it really moved me so much that I've played it while on the drive during funerals. It seems to me like the perfect farewell song.

[@soniacasamayortraba9252]

Que bello, gracias , gracias gracias . Algún alma caritativa podría subir el concierto entero, se lo agradecería siempre. Abrazo

[@gerardoomarabbas9247]

RIP LYLE MAYS YOU WERE THE BEST !!! THIS SONG WILL REMAIN ON MY SOUL FOREVER!!

[@joset8907]

Glad I finally got to see Pat Metheny in 2017 at the Thorton Winery. He was terrific. It will be sad when these great jazz artist are all gone.

[@russelljackman1413]

Bravo! This is thrilling music!

[@vincentoconnell989]

Because the Pat Metheny Group were relentless with touring, I was fortunate enough to see this song performed live maybe 15-20 times, and experienced goose bumps every time.

[@spb7883]

Thank you, Lyle!!!

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

These guys back in summer 1976 I believe were awesome. Live broadcast out of Portland, Maine. WBLM out of Lewiston aired it. Still have the recording on cassette. I love it to this day.

[@inpatient_press]

would love to hear a copy of that!

[@craigstephenson219]

Saw them live in CT.changed everything!

[@だんぼるーく]

whats a beautiful song!

[@gary1943]

I got to see these guys at a concert in a ski resort back in the 70s. I had just acquired the album, happened to see that they were playing in the hotel, got tickets, and went. It was in a small cocktail lounge and maybe there were 20 people there. What a concert. I’ll never forget that experience! They sounded just like they do here, fresh, exciting, dry musically talented, and quite serious.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

Unreal! What a memory.

[@michaeldean9338]

Good Nite, Lyle. Thanks...

[@vinylmeister2165]

So missing you already, Lyle. RIP.

[@Plohph1]

The bass! Omg

[@jamesevans7440]

a very romantic production, a perfect example of free form jazz and progressive rock.

[@drkam6]

BEAUTIFUL

[@curtisjeffries9812]

didn't know he passed. Very sorry to hear that. San Lorenzo is still one of my all time favorite Metheny tunes.

[@ianroberts3948]

Years later and this is still the best pmg . Pm is still trying bless him.

[@h2productionsonline339]

Thank you for sharing...soul tingling!

[@takeo2u]

Such a beautiful piece.

[@robertmasi9955]

aka "Mad Dad" Yeah, a genius and master of his craft... Lyle was one the absolute best ever. A TRUE talent we lost too soon. RIP Lyle Mays

[@mstoi3326]

Caught them in 1983 Los Angeles! Lyle was a beast! Love San Lorenzo! Puts me on my 77’ 280 Z on Hwy 1 every time! Rest In Peace Lyle! (U2 Ronnie Woods)!

[@lauriesolonka2477]

Thank you Lyle...may you rest in peace💔🎹

[@rokelly1]

So far ahead of their time. No words Needed.

[@wendykopper8663]

U of m Dearborn....double classroom...didn't have an album to autograph....someone brought a pizza in! I was hungry we came from brightmoor Detroit I was maybe 18 JOY! HOPE.....HOW WONDERFUL THAT WAS

[@rickpaul9858]

Lyle was one of the greatest pianists of all time.

[@ricardomartinezquevedo407]

I Agree one million %, Rest in Peace my good comrade Lyle Mays.

[@rogerhiggins3750]

Amen 2 that ! 😎

[@michaelpocock6930]

Amazing!!

[@orriolbohigas591]

Beautiful. and with Mark Eagan on bass, sounds fantastic.

[@kenbone8843]

This was a full version when I wacthed it some years before. But unfortunately it seemed to be shortcut. I believe they are Gifted young guys.

[@pataleno]

This segment was taken from Austin City Limits 1977 show. You can find the whole show on Dailymotion. It's still watchable Just not on KZbin for some reason.

[@haysfordays]

@@pataleno wow thank you!!!

[@haysfordays]

@@pataleno www.dailymotion.com/video/x6dokan

[@susansykes9110]

I saw them at UC Davis in the 70's and the auditorium was half full. I was changed musically forever! And that hair!!

[@DaniloMarrone]

Brilliant!

[@martinmartin5270]

I'm always late...dicovered Steely Dan after Walter passed away....Rush after Neil passed away...and PMG after Lyle passed away...thank God we have memories like this video

[@darrylthomas2448]

Takes you to that Cosmic Place!

[@90sskateboarder27]

The people who witnessed this live will never forget that moment forty six years ago!!!

[@jesusmenna6759]

Paaaaaaaa la parte que va al oberheim te hace erizar la piel ..y no sé porque me hace acordar a water report. .. Que músico más maravilloso este Lyle