Pat Metheny Group - To the end of the world -Live in japan

[@jimbrunsman1011]

I know I'm not the only one...Lyle's solos are so profound, so full of feeling, I'm often reduced to tears.

[@APPPC-CHRIST]

+jim brunsman i was lucky to talk with him and shake its hand in Paris, such a great man! he's the soul of pat metheny group

[@jmarronineto]

He is brilliant.

[@Turboy65]

Lyle is the disciple of Bill Evans. And that's a GOOD thing! While the Metheny-Mays pairing has made some of the greatest music of the last 40 years, and I'm a Metheny fan, I have to admit I always liked Lyle's solos even more than Pat's.

[@RonsWorld5]

Yes, Lyle Mays is incredible.

[@jolsn42]

Believe me, you're NOT the only one!

[@beatricelombard1554]

Lyle's touch on the keys is beyond magical... and musically, so brilliant... sigh...

[@stefvb2032]

We all lost one of the greatest jazz pianists of this time....R.I.P. Lyle Mays

[@Hakimwhat]

Hard to find many people in real life that have the same feelings about Pat/Lyle and company as I do for almost 40 years, reading all the positive comments in here assure me of my sanity

[@edgarcayce2.02]

And yours is the only recent comment on here. I'm with you 100% and now that Lyle's gone, it makes me so sad. I just don't think Pat is the same without Lyle. Sure, he's still great, but nothing can be the same again. Metheny is coming to the State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ at the end of the month (Nov 2021)...it'll be just a trio and I'm sure it'll be great...but I've decided not to go.

[@ricardoflot2787]

You're NOT the only one, I have EVERY single one of their albums!😳

[@johnross7901]

More than you know out here who appreciate the greatness of Lyle Mays and the entire PMG family.

[@Hakimwhat]

@@johnross7901 So miss Lyle , he was a gift to us, RIP

[@timhealy8011]

Simply the best guitarist and band of all time, IMO

[@janicemccowan4369]

Thanks Pat Metheny and Group. Rest In Peace Lyle Mays, and thank you for your wonderful contribution to our world.

[@dubskillz8]

What I love most about this performance is Lyle's piano solo! Other-worldly...

[@jimmhayes8451]

Lyle Mays always struck me as a temporary but no less a blessing to the human society. His fragile stature was the first signal, but to me it was compatible with his amazing approach to music and the piano based platform. He commanded it! Tough when he wanted to speak with force and elegant at all times. He was aloof, in his own spiritual space during his moments of improvisation like no one I've ever listened to on piano. Lyle was also comfortable with Lyle so he was able to "push" every musician to answer his own calling in the moment. A musician knows what that means. Lyle Mays leaving was not by accident or prematurity. He was ready for another place on his journey.

[@susanjohnson2068]

How in the. World did I miss your tribute to Lyle Mays? You wrote my feelings and opinions better than I have. There are rare people in this world that leave us with a void that can never be filled. Thank you!!

[@mensahajanaku]

No words written or spoken can get it right.

[@tedhernandez5009]

The other day a friend and I were talking Pat Metheny music. He mentioned that Pat's music was "Too mellow". My response to him was that he needed to take his head off. Get a new one with more room between the ears. This way he would experience the "Whole" spectrum of the Pat Matheny world of wonderful, and beautiful music. Then I popped open a bottle of Jack Daniels, and proceeded to enjoy Pat's music on the rocks. Thanks Pat Matheny and company.

[@rdwise4513]

+Ted Hernandez Excellent

[@robertward5711]

+Ted Hernandez There's NO other like Pat Matheny no where in the world!

[@michaelguernsey1321]

Let him listen to 'Zero Tolerance for Silence'. That will shut him up.

[@thomasriscoe2474]

Ted Hernandez ii

[@torch1108]

My main main.....I run into that shit often!

[@kikibetao]

Lyle Mays piano solo is fantastic!!!!!!

[@elisab1737]

Pat è un amante, un grande amante... dell'Amore... sa quali sono i punti deboli di chi lo ascolta.

[@sharronaustin6564]

Bad steppin song. Found this song on a list of songs on a steppers cd back in the 90s. This was what prompt me to star listening to the group. One of the baddest jazz group ever. Enjoyed a lot of their music over the years. I give this song an A+.

[@supercooled]

Metheny's solo towards the end is so chilling. One of the best solos I've ever seen in my life. He's so lost in it.

[@sellogololo6194]

cosmic time travel... i just disappear in this song.. i go to places in my mind ive never been to...

[@carloscisneros6379]

I heard Pat Methany at the Detroit Jazz Festival some years ago. Blown away. Been a fan ever since.

[@ADKobsessed]

Completely amazing version of this fantastic and immersive song. Lyle's solo is incredible.

[@phx4closureman]

7:51 *Mark Leadford having WAYYYY TOO MUCH FUN THERE!!!! RIP 1960-2004*

[@anthrax7318]

One of best musicians and compositors together with Lyle Mays in the world!

[@susanbagner7522]

brainwashed my kids on Pat Metheny music. Now I am working on my grandkids

[@waytoohip4u]

Susan Bagner Great idea. Wish you had told me this years ago...lol

[@hamperfaitproductions6008]

So did my mother to us. When I've got children I will let her do that to them again ;)

[@fredrikplumppu9245]

My kids has named Still life(talking) as the weekend morning music. " You listen to this EVERY saturday and sunday morning!!" Well that is not true but I listen to it a lot still after 30 years!! Saw PMG in Stockholm 1988. Awesome concert!! :-D

[@paddyconnolly5116]

well done!

[@darylharvey2865]

Good parenting

[@paolopilutti7824]

My God he touches notes and that becomes gold ! Lyle is in my heart from 1985, what to say….magic and Pat Metheny group sure. Thanks for giving me all that wonderful music and emotions.

[@johnnyjazzbasement]

GREAT PIANIST and GREAT IMPROVISER LYLE MAYS!!! Another Splendid vocal part !!and PAT....I'm speachless...I can't get enough TO THE END OF THE WORLD..:)

[@MERKAMGCLK]

I have listened to this song hundreds of times. I never tire of it! This is by far my favorite piece of music EVER!!!!

[@MatthewMcRazz]

What's NOT to like about Pat Metheny? He is the king of jazz fusion and guitar solos. Lyle Mays is probably my new favorite keys player. Even the singers are ownage. SICKKKKKKKK.

[@davidgreene2183]

This was my first PMG concert. We Live Here, Wednesday March 8, 1995, Fox Theater, Detroit, Michigan. Was SPELLBOUND.......

[@michaelscott7462]

When I first heard this piece I envisioned Pat as an attorney pleading (with his guitar) to the Lord to have mercy upon us here on this despair laded planet. Then Lyle pleads his case also on the piano...heart aching, beseeching the Lord to just hear his plea. Then Lyle becomes emboldened and he and Pat both approach the bench of the Almighty for a closing argument. Ultimately, justice is bestowed and we move on.

[@citizenpaul8289]

Not the lord. Just a promise that the depth of music will be with us forever.

[@torch1108]

Whoa!!!

[@danmason8427]

I'll have what you're having.

[@tweet0626]

Saw this tour @ an outdoor venue, on a blanket on the lawn, with a picnic basket, a bottle of wine & a full moon. I have never had a better date/evening in my life!!! Metheny on guitar, Mays on Keys/syn, David Blaimires on voice. it doesn't get any better than that!

[@artichokeflower]

RIP Lyle Mays! 素晴らしい音楽ありがとう！

[@johnross7901]

Mays is the total driver behind this beautiful piece of musical art.

[@xtremenortherner]

These guys were writing the "Book" of jazz improvisation during the 90's! Years from now people will listen to this music to try to understand what life was like during this period...,

[@klausmetheny]

Love it...Mays and Ledford R.I.P.

[@Matoca9]

I run to this and there are moments during this track I feel like I could fly for a few seconds.

[@terrancemason1156]

One of my favorite Metheny songs.

[@iwishicouldplaygtr]

One of my top fave compositions for over 10 years. Bass line is amazing....

[@sscottie007]

This piece will turn non-jazz lovers into new fans.The talent oozes out of each note.I look foward to this cut to be an epic score in a block buster film.

[@jean-marckontzler8698]

J'ai connu Pat en 1984, je le suis depuis.

[@SaleemJenkins]

one of the greatest guitarist in the jazz world... love his work!!!👍

[@jaimeandresdiazmelendez5616]

One of the most best jazz band in the world. Thanks a lot for this wonderful music

[@Gauchothedog]

Wish I could have seen this exact line-up.my favorite of all P.M. stuff

[@stevelindsey1327]

BEEN LISTENING TO PAT FOR 30 YEARS....THAT CAT ....CAN PICK.....

[@jayne2357]

I've heard this song hundreds of times and its composition is still fresh, lush and blazingly beautiful!

[@paolopilutti7824]

I heard millions of times this solo and always is wonderful the same…my God! What he touches then that gets gold. Thanks Lyle for living by your music and forever.

[@taichifist]

I just Love the Bass playing on this Track! Awesome!! Go Steve!!!!

[@lovebaja]

PMG's music is nothing short of life-changing.

[@willie33040]

If there ever was a sound track of my life this piece would be it. I use to be in the Navy and I would carry Pat's music with me every where I deployed. Brings back some really good memories. ( ^ _ ^ ) This particular tune? I think I was somewhere between Guam and California. Maybe Southern Europe even.

[@bacanito]

Pat's solo on the recorded version gives me straight shivers. Half Life of absolution is not a song, it's a journey...not for everyone, but i sure love it.

[@EchanteZ]

Never knew this sounded existed outside my head, when I discovered it did, I discovered the world was larger than I could obviously imagine, been imagining ever since... Saw them in concert in the early 90's...amazing, awesome!

[@philgelico]

Please come back Lyle , we all miss you ....You've been silent for too long now.

[@michaelguernsey1321]

Yes! Love the projects that Pat has done with other players, but when you put Pat and Lyle together with ppl like Steve Rodby, Antonio Sanchez, etc magic happens. I hope that before I leave earth I can attend one more concert with the PM Group again.

[@chelobes]

Michael Guernsey ... I am all in favor of getting Mays, Rodby, Wertico, Marcel, and Blamires back with PMG. Sadly, Mark Ledford died years ago. Which reminds us that now is the time to get the old PMG lineup back together. Life is short.

[@smitty195]

I can see your point. I have many of their DVD's as well, but I have also been to numerous PMG concerts. When you're there in-person, it sounds AWESOME. For some reason, the DVD's of those same concerts don't come out as good. BTW, I'm in the DVD in the audience at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga for the Imaginary Day DVD. :)

[@dkr1963]

the best in the world...i can never get enough

[@fms31]

"We live here" is a great album ! This song is the proof. It makes me travel. Nice story again Mr Metheny.

[@MrGravito]

Toujours et encore et encore ET toujours le... l'.. the...comment dire ? la stupéfiante!(le mot n'est pas trop fort?non!) l'incroyable solo pianistique de ce jeune virtuose(il ira loin celui là!),j'ai nommé,et vous l'aviez compris:LYLE MMMMMMMAYS!!!!

[@DenisLeVertDu77]

Mon morceau préféré de Pat Metheny. Un régal. Tout est parfait.

[@Giovanni_Mannelli]

the best guitar solo ever..........

[@Hakimwhat]

Genius is an understatement with Pat and company

[@MegaVelvetman]

This is one of the best..Lights-off, candles lit, kick back and relax songs of all time..

[@rickjames1834]

Lyle Mays is so talented and his style reflects George Winston's patience with every note and change. Especially @ 3;00 min mark, when, what seems like an eternity for the solo. even more apparent on non live version. Beyond excellent.

[@fred8097]

Lyle is many many light years ahead of George Winston, though.

[@ThousandJourneys]

Studio or Live ...........One of the best pieces of music ever recorded

[@Jawirhalf]

To the end of the world, Here to stay. My favorit song. So nice & sweet. 😀

[@MFmaxx]

Love this song. Lyle Mays is super smooth.

[@pavanatanaya]

When I t. each studio cycling, I use this to set a groove. 9 solid min @ 100 rpm...It blows their doors off and the texture and emotion they encounter as they listen really opens my students. If I could, I would teach yoga to PMG. So free...So free

[@wrip-rippedradiosmoothjazz172]

One of my favorite arrangments. RIP Mr. Lyle Mays

[@goldenladyp]

Beautiful journey to the end of the world from no one else but Pat....who could intrepret it better other than Jesus Himself! Simply awesome and pure genius!

[@xaviercidpla3989]

A nice song, quiet and peaceful, a Kind of apocalipsis which starts easy an then turns to complexion, for ending with hope. One of Pat's gems of late times

[@weelowman]

it dont get NO BETTER than THIS! Simply Marvelous

[@ccwalker050]

The Pat Metheny Group is just simply the best. I mean damn!

[@dacuffo]

Yes they are!!!!

[@susanjohnson2068]

This song fills me with such hope for this crazy world. Thanks Pat and Lyle. My favorite version Lyle’s solo is stunning. 😊

[@blesseins4658]

A majestic full sun shine hymn to Life ...What a wonderful Time ...

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

One of the best tracks in the history of ever.

[@nanisaniana3835]

This great music is a gift from God to man.

[@tomajat]

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[@goldenladyp]

Whoo! I agree! Can you imagine the collaboration and the pure genius???? Whoo!

[@susanbagner7522]

I was jamming to this yesterday in my car I couldn't get out of the car until the sontg was over. I have met Pat and written him letters. Had my picture taken with him. I love HIM

[@Hunter-yc4xi]

+Susan Bagner Well Susan it would seem that you and I have something in common. I too can't get out of the car while I have Pat Metheny playing. And I also have met Pat and had my picture taken with him. Hes just a regular guy that plays phenominal music. As a matter of fact Pat is my "Homeboy". He went to high school just a couple of miles from where I live and his folks lived right across the street from my neice and nephews grandparents. They've know the Metheny's for years and watched Pat grow up.

[@Gene8492]

I first heard this song when my oldest daughter treated me to his concert in San Francisco. I was lulled to sleep by the beauty of the melody and his making love to his guitar. As I was just about to enter rem state, I was startled by the thunder clap. It was my first experience at a Metheny concert. On my way home, we stopped by a music store and I spent $100 on Metheny music. I'm now addicted. Lyle Mays has got to be one of the finest pianist in the world. This is one of Pat's finest.

[@JazzMaestra]

Dear God: I am so totally depressed after learning that the amazing Mark Ledford died of a heart attack in 2004. I remember meeting Mark well over a decade ago when he was working w/Phyllis Hyman. That was the last time I saw him or Phyllis alive! RIP!!!

[@jazz69cat]

The whole band is Phenominal.

[@andyth55]

Awesome. Just a wonderful, wonderful piece of music.

[@LeMusicSeducer]

Got this live DVD! It's fantastic. This is my favorite song. I often lose myself in it. Breathtaking tune here!

[@srursomau]

they´ve been here in portugal with this performance and this arrangement. best ever

[@got1intheshed]

Time go's by, things change.thank god this cool sound will allways stay the same. PMG@best.

[@germansolares]

I use to play the guitar, but can´t play all the pieces. Anyway, I´m glad for playing only little parts from this and others songs. They sound amazing!

[@paolopilutti1018]

My God! Every single note is pure gold....thanks genius Lyle. You make better the world cause you're living.

[@shirishmalhotra]

This is definitely the most awesome metheny song. It's like... epic, man. Just BRILLIANT. The perfection of the composition is just.. Inspired. I'll never tire of this song!

[@ronmcniel3502]

😍🎸💯🎹 The **(( Pure Genius😇of "PAT METHENY" Is No Other Artist Attempt to even Try to MATCH ))** ...... And with ""[[ LYLE MAYS✝️ As his Partner in Collaboration Music 🎶 Lovers Of them Got to Experience Talent that May NEVER BE MATCH AGAIN ]]"" WE ALL HAVE TRULY BEEN BLESSED ... AMEN🎸✝️🎹😇

[@ronmcniel3502]

💯🌈🎸🎶🥁 P.S. LESS US NOT FORGET **(( PAUL WERTICO, STEVE RODBY, PEDRO AZNAR AND ARMAND MARCAL ))** THANK U 🙏 THANK U ALL FOR BEING THERE WITH/FOR ...... PAT🎸AND *LYLE ✝️ R.I.P.* AMEN

[@pearldiver7]

this never gets old.

[@stithra]

One of my favorite Metheny songs! So much musicality!!!!:-) A gift to the world.

[@goldenladyp]

this goes to the root of what jazz is...passion for the note, as far as it can go. Lyle mays solo is nothing short of pure jazz essence...Pat...speechless...

[@offramp128]

Great song.....

[@stefannewell9159]

Blue cool Mellow ! Can listen to this non-stop, just chilling ! 🌟 Great link ! How can anything be too Mellow ? Lol @ David Rock a fella ! Strong Bro !

[@JungleCatism]

Absolutely unmistakeable! I like Rodby, too!

[@dubskillz8]

@ElAminNazir Well thank you sir! PMG is awesome, it's time for a group CD again!

[@poltzky]

I was driving on one highway stretch at early dawn listening to this music and the tempo just keeps picking up. Right there in the crescendo it happened...a breath of morning light flashed before me..pure euphoria. If this song could be charted, there would be an x, y, z coordinate to it. Pure multidimensional stuff here. And I'm glad that I had the power to comprehend. Cheers!

[@loisd555]

Can't get enough of the Metheny Group, love his cut

[@andrebranch2364]

My all time favorite is Pat Metheny, can't wait till 3-10-14

[@bearman1210]

one of Pats great contributions to modern music!! And one of the best tunes all time!! hey is the man!!!

[@luisvalle1672]

A arte de compõe é depois improvisar é a arte do mestre Pat Metheny. Viva muito, meu mestre espetacular!!!!

[@hidayaturrahmandody1676]

Been thinking about this song a lot. My interpretation is this: The beginning of the song is very hypnotizing and mysterious - almost as if someone/something/some entity(ies) were just starting an equation - the creation of the world. Then come the main melody which feels a lot like a reminiscence for journey to the unknown - how early civilization was trying to figure out stuff, on to the making of an improved society. Then Lyle's solo - it's the introduction of the "sophistication" era where we recognized things that separate humans from other animals, realization that human is the superior species, and (maybe) some people thinking they are superior than the others. There is also a taste of division in society (notice how the solo has that "jumpy" feeling between joy and misery repetitively) which is a consequences of our development and realization. Some people just wanted to stand out more than the others - sometimes way too far - and it is not always a good news for everyone. I guess the statement "Power is made by power being taken" fits the story here. Pat's Roland GR Solo - MADNESS is the keyword here. How we (the modern society) are pushing things to the limit to see how far we can go - just to realize that there's no limit and we will not stop until we cannot do it anymore. And maybe - just maybe - we did not think about the consequences of our madness so well... and in the end sudden abrupt to our madness will come anytime now. AND That's when the thunder sound comes in! it really put an end in Pat's solo - which is a representation of our madness. Humanity pushing things to the limit can be beautiful sometimes, just look at all the inventions that has done some unimaginable wonders for us. We are constantly trying to achieve the impossible, and setting an even higher goals once it is achieved... and we all kind of agree that there shouldn't be any finish line for this way of thinking - and only external factors such as the "thunder" will put a stop on us. The end of the world, as we know it. And after that, we're circling back to the beginning of the song. Starting fresh, innocent, and clueless again. But we don't know yet what's gonna happen in this "2nd intro", just like we have no idea how it's going to be after we left this world... Man I've been rambling a lot. Does this make sense to you all?

[@susanjohnson2068]

That was beautifully worded. Lyle was a force of nature and talent and rarely given the praise he deserved. You did it beautifully. Thank you very well written!!❤️

[@wilderschurke2410]

Thanks to Lyle and Pat... Soooo beautiful!

[@AlbertoMandis]

Hello' Pat .. the best...

[@jeffweiser646]

This tune runs through my head....so haunting and beautiful. Thanks for posting!