Pat Metheny Group - Phase Dance - 1989

Pat Metheny Group - Phase Dance. Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Canada. July 3, 1989.

[@stoxarecool763]

RIP LYLE MAYS... you were an American original just like Pat....words cannot express how I felt when it really hit me that I'd never hear Lyle play live again. But I take comfort in the amazing body of recordings left for us to cherish for the rest of OUR lives. Rest in peace, hope you're flying high -- like you always did here on Earth! 💙

[@edgreen8140]

Like getting hit by a truck when Lyle died.

[@GaryFox11000]

Lyle May's was a fabulous piano player. Phase Dance released in 1987 Recorded in Norway ; blew me away the first time I listened to this masterpiece ! ❤👏🙋‍♂️

[@StephenMcDowell-nd5jg]

Lyle and Steve Rodby hung out with me and some of my friends after a Boston common concert. They were so cool. We were 17 year old lunkheads and they treated us like royalty

[@ralphlgross962]

Magical performance that brings me back to seeing in a very small club Amazing Grace in Evanston, IL just before this album was released in 1978.

[@edgreen8140]

Never get tired of "are you going w me,phase dances,last train home! Kick it!!

[@davespencer5736]

So glad I saw this video, to know that so many people attended. It's a beautiful sight!

[@DrBig-qf3uc]

Still my favourite after all these years

[@glennwideman7800]

Have seen this group 4 time never Lea me down

[@fabzunez]

formidables!!!

[@ricardopoliti4791]

PAT METHENY Es El MUSICO Que le ha dedicado Mas Tiempo a su INSTRUMENTO Un Genio Clasico y Que Viva Kansas ja

[@nor6271]

KZbinでこうしてLyleのソロを自然に聴いてる。でもふと彼はもうこの星には居ないのか...と思い、我に返る。

[@Miguel34119]

Bom demais.

[@christopherbraginetz9282]

Five years earlier he played in Plateau Hall (great concert., but tickets sold out so quickly that in 1989 it had to be moved outdoors. Montrealers love him and he loves them back.

[@pottedrodenttube]

Nice getaway sticks, Pat!

[@chakalaka3960]

Mindblowing!!!!

[@井熊崇人]

PMGデビューアルバム「思い出のサンロレンツォ」より。

[@SandyPrager]

Pat Metheny: jazz great and fashion disaster.

[@World-birder]

7:14 editor shoulda given Paul a shot!

[@bigben1986]

5:56 he makes love to the guitar!!!! fuuuuuuuuuuuck.

[@konarain]

Does this go from major to minor? Aloha

[@everythingisopen]

thought so too (Dmajor to Dmin f.ex) - turns out it's just I to VI, closely voiced

[@gregorybell705]

those shorts..LOL.... you know it's the 80's

[@Manuscript4]

Was it considered acceptable at the time to wear paedo shorts in the open like that?

[@chipreid5931]

Does anyone in here agree that this may be one of the finest bands ever assembled? All of the PMG's would certainly qualify. Breathtaking!

[@monoble619]

+chip reid I agree 150%! Any group Pat is in is amazing, but yes, this assembly of musicians is absolutely breathtaking! I have been privileged enough to see him twice, and he sounds as good live and in person as he does on his recordings. That can't be said for all musical acts.

[@malcolmweeks7359]

Yes!! The finest/ greatest band ever assembled!! And right on into the 21st century...

[@poppop21224]

yes

[@chucktripi9328]

Absolutely, bar none

[@billvill61]

No Doubt! Definitely my favorite Metheny period.

[@dboni27]

All I have to say is-The Pat Metheny Group is "A celebration of Life!!!!"

[@funkster007]

I saw PMG on this same tour and was delighted when they played this tune. One of the best concerts I've seen from any genre. But so sad about Lyle's passing. Truly one of the greats on the keys. R.I.P Maestro Mays.

[@michaelguernsey9494]

I saw the same tour in Buffalo NY that summer. Always a dream to experience these musicians live. If you never have, I feel sad for you.

[@lauriesolonka2477]

Rest In Peace Lyle Mays😢💔Thank you for the beautiful music🎹

[@russstewart1800]

You wonder why the great ones are always taken away too soon.

[@BushyHairedStranger]

Russ Stewart though their physical bodies maybe gone their musical spirit, their great works grace us and through us shall live on forever in our hearts!

[@myronrosmarin5426]

Wait. WHAT??? Shit. I missed that. That is really sad.

[@martinaparicio8085]

T to

[@TechMetalRules]

Is it strange to be nostalgic for a time and place you've never experienced?

[@egyptianminor]

No.

[@spb7883]

Not at all. I was 11 when this was filmed. Within 3 years I began to feel a nostalgic pull toward a time called the 60s...

[@mkilner]

i feel the same about woodstock in 69, i feel the connection, music is timeless, we get it!...and ive been lucky to meet a few people who were there and hear their stories...😌👏🏻🎼🌟🎸

[@ghendar]

TechMetalRules Nope. Happens to me all the time

[@rayd.3805]

Yes, your into what you're now viewing,experiencing? Huh,really silly.

[@NevenaRakovska]

I love how the audience responds to this piece of geniality. Can anyone stay unmoved, even if they have no idea of jazz whatsoever? You just feel how divine it is!

[@GTRalso]

For sure. His music transcends!!!

[@stuforty2]

yes most people with a soul would be moved 😬

[@renlessard]

What is even more impressive was that it was a free show in the Heart of Montreal so many weren't even fans of The Pat Metheny Group, just there for the event yet he kept us all enthralled. It was a wonderful night

[@a.barker7792]

​@@renlessardHuge. I saw Dave Brubeck and his band, with his son on drums, small kit. Maybe 65 years old at the original taste of Chicago, on the lake front in old Navy Pier. Top 5 show of my life. When the drum solo kicked off, the lake front fire works went off. Like it was planned. Spoke to Dave 20 years later at a gig. 80 plus at this time. Said he will never forget that show himself. P.s. opening for him, Henny Youngman!

[@edgreen8140]

Henry played at my sister wedding.

[@gootarguy2320]

Those shorts! Straight off the tennis court and onto the stage. Game, set, match Mr Metheny!!

[@randynielsen407]

😂

[@erobinidcf]

Surprised not more in agreement -Pat is a genius - and can play with any one. Lyle Mays is superb keyboard player and composer too !

[@karayuschij]

Pat was the front man but for me Lyle was a greater genius…

[@fractaljack]

Back in 1977 when I was 16, I experienced this original lineup and tour in East Lansing, Michigan in the tiny Erickson Kiva setting. They opened with this song and my mind was musically blown forever. I can't express the emotions and movement and colors that I see and feel when this song plays but I know that they exist. This is one of the most powerful pieces of music ever conceived and executed in my opinion. I hadn't listened to this in over 30 years and something poked my conscience about it tonight. I was instantly transported back to that night 43 years ago and I felt the same feelings again... that's the power of this music.

[@shawnbruce6934]

That's Amazing.

[@fractaljack]

@@shawnbruce6934 Thanks, Shawn.✌️

[@mshell1959]

Ahmen!

[@Joseph_Greco]

I hear you.....saw the PM Group play live twice in '78 in San Francisco (and then the following year Pat and Lyle with Jaco when they backed Joni Mitchell). This song and San Lorenzo are classics of the era....timeless. 😎

[@fractaljack]

@@Joseph_Greco Agreed and thanks for your comment, Joseph.

[@fredg8564]

Lyle Mays was a genius...pure and simple

[@frankgatto2427]

Lyle Mays was incredible. His harmonic changes in this piece during his solo mahe my hair stand on end. RIP

[@juliosanchez8263]

this horribly boring

[@spikespa5208]

@@juliosanchez8263 Feel free to go away.

[@hfranke07]

Just in the start we see a small child sitting on a shoulder of the father or mother..... wow. This child is almost 30 years old by now, maybe even a parent too..... and did see Pat Metheny live.... crazy

[@mcny40]

About those short shorts: I was at that concert and let me tell you that it was a freaking hot July night and a few people literally fainted around me. You didn't want to wear pants that day.

[@monoble619]

+mcny40 Besides, they're kind of his trademark, after that mane of hair! Don't mess with what works!

[@thewayneross]

This vid is after the fact de

[@clarkarrington5458]

He and miles. Stiff competition

[@michelleandiansmuldersmyle6735]

I was there, too! Amazing concert!

[@ReverbAndBeer]

@@clarkarrington5458 Crickets . . . went right over their head. lol

[@joyw3211]

Metheny musically takes me to a better place and like no other. Sublime.

[@jamesmckellar2784]

He is the Mozart of our time, truly

[@gregorybell705]

no he isn't........be serious......he's good, but no Mozart....Prince comes the closest

[@Zavala1]

Gregory Bell Prince? Jesus wept.

[@v1savysa]

Mozart was no PRINCE. Prince truly was a 1 Man Band.

[@mr.purple250]

Gregory Bell prince is overrated, Jimi Hendrix on the other hand might be the Mozart of our time

[@small_ed]

@@mr.purple250 Terry Kath.

[@druchumley4571]

Has anyone noticed that Pat's tone doesn't change that much between the acoustic and the electric? Just proof that his sound is in his hands.

[@matthewcoleman1595]

His sound really is timeless

[@AlHuerta]

You took the words right out of my mouth..

[@massimocanu4047]

Absolutely this early band is totally stunning, from a technical standpoint I think the best ever produced

[@BushyHairedStranger]

The part of this song that raises me up into tears of joy begins at 7:14, the end crescendo to what I hear as the manifestation of pure devotional love, the moment you’re in Union with the divine! spiritual consciousness. The absolute ecstasy of love.

[@WussGawd]

Saw them on this tour. Phase Dance is an amazing and joyful tour de force. Pat and Lyle's collaborations were always pure magic. RIP Lyle Mays. You were one of the best.

[@DaveLynchJazzGuitar]

This band was absolutely amazing!! Pats solos always blow my.mind!!!

[@jameslee5520]

PMG’s songs are always transcendent and timeless. I’ve been listening to Metheny since I heard the white album back in 1977. His music has not just accompanied my life but has been such a part of my life that it can reasonably said has been my life in a profound way. His music has been with me white water rafting the rio bio bio in Patagonia back when it was mostly class IV and V , it has been with me skiing untracked powder in the Rocky Mtns, it has been with me rock climbing, trekking the Himalayas and sky diving It always evoked the spaciousness , joy and the transcendent found in nature as well as beauty too deep for tears . God bless Pat Metheny. A lot of us would not have made it without him.

[@acooksla]

Me too, 100%❤

[@bryanalfonso5700]

The striped shirt and jeans must have been in the wash that night

[@ZoamChomsky]

HAHAHAHA......

[@Sitothagod]

they are legends! I make it my business to turn people on to this band!

[@sjmorton]

I was there. Just saw Pat play this again on Friday in Nashua, NH, almost 34 years later. Just timeless.

[@acooksla]

Just saw him last summer in Barcelona- the crowd went wild, four standing ovations

[@heatherstub]

Pat Metheny is my favorite musician of all time! He's inspired me so much over the years, so I'll keep on singing. I'll keep on hoping for a better world and be a part of the solution as much as I can, and I've had a dream to sing with him, and I hope it comes true.

[@zuela13]

I concur! And yes Heather, one day soon you will sing with him. Blessings to you.🙂

[@edgreen8140]

Been following pat,lyle and pedro since 1980s. Loved to hear pat and Jaco (Rip) play for Joni mitchell!

[@ericgendell8874]

Pat is truly one of the greats who has established a permanent residence on the Mount Olympus of Jazz Immortals among his peers where he is second to none. I bought his first album when it was released for this song. I knew then he was destined for greatness and he has since had a long and distinguished career.

[@tedmontana2745]

Pat is not only Jazz. When a see pat playing... I can see picasso, rembrant, motzart..... He goes beyond the little thing called jazz.

[@marcscordato4385]

In my view this is an important composition as it set the stage for what the Pat Metheny Group would be. Long complex intricate songs like First Circle and Third wind . I would love see the Pat Metheny Group reunite !

[@ReverbAndBeer]

I agree - First Circle is Phase Dance perfected.

[@kuhnhan]

Who is the one chuckle-head that gave this beautiful piece of music a thumbs down? Probably a die-hard Barney the dinosaur fan.

[@ohardymusic]

+kuhnhan ich wollte grad das gleiche fragen :)

[@SenatorBanana]

some moron contrarian

[@JudeJaded15]

a true die-hard loves PM

[@stephenhansen6603]

kuhnhan five of 'em now, so sad.

[@malcolmweeks7359]

Kenny G and Kenny G's family...

[@1610austin]

well shorts or no shorts ......he can get away with it ... dont focus on the shorts ...... focus on the music

[@rudolphwalker4707]

The greatest Jazz group in our, modern era. All praise to the best performance in history.

[@edgreen8140]

The fact that Lyle and Pedro had there own band and still fit it pat says a lot. I'm sure they were well paid for their talent. Rip. Lyle- you death hit me so hard.

[@edgreen8140]

Kick it pat and lyle!! Pedro sells it on vocals.

[@paulczech]

who else gets chills when Lyle starts playing that keyboard riff at the end of the tune?

[@dougdrazga4461]

It's the crowd at the false ending that gets me, but yeah, I get your point. He always plays with passion even though you'd think he'd be tired pf playing it.

[@rayd.3805]

Motzart, Metheny and Jeff Beck. There you go.

[@kirtanakrishna]

Rip Lyle. I discovered PMG a little too late in my life, but they're now an everyday event. Can't seem to live a day without their sweet sweet sounds. Thank you for everything you guys. I am so indebted to you all.

[@dnalpuca1236]

LYLE...!!! You’ve been dearly missed😭

[@jerrygeist1677]

I'm so glad I got to see several times such a blessing, just magic! RIP Lyle we miss you.

[@karilamervo5343]

A song of the highest magic order, through my adult life. Thank you Pat Danny Mark and Lyle who very sadly passed this year.

[@ChuckSilva]

I can’t stop crying with joy … ❤️❤️❤️🎼🎶

[@susannavaccaro794]

Bel Sound con la sua mitica chitarra.{ { Ho visto un suo concerto a Prato- Toscana}Pat da musicista intelligente* lui* ,non ha mai spaccato il suo prezioso strumento a corde,a fine concerto. Sà ,come si tratta e come si * deve* trattare una chitarra,chitarrina..lui* ancora sano di mente e attivo ai concerti.lui...🙃😉

[@joseluischaconpainemal7943]

One of the best expressions of jazz an fusión....lyle mays and pat metheny were born to create and play together always.... Rip the great lyle mays.

[@danielsnook5029]

The drummer has more cymbals than an Egyptian pyramid.😅

[@stoneguy1737]

I love how this song sounds like it's ending and then it begins again.

[@gavinrowley8930]

That Gibson hollow body and Pat Metheny made one hell of a great career together, not to forget the help of the toothbrush by any means. That is the toothbrush guitar in the bridge, sort of slantwise? How come Lyle Mays fits so well with Metheny? I think it's fantastic. A match made in heaven of sorts. You can tell that they think a lot alike when it comes to music. I bet they fight endlessly off stage. I'm just kidding, of course. It's my bands that fight endlessly, but they're not my bands so I just walk off. Or laugh at them. It's hard to imagine any vibes but ecstatic ones from any of these guys. That's what brought me to Metheny. Some guy came over with some records at college and we listened for awhile and said "wow, listen to that. That guy must be ethically pure to exude such vibes. " Then he looked at us and kind of looked embarrassed and said there's no way to make that assessment. Maybe, but it was already out there and I knew what he meant and agreed. There's a purity about Metheny and Mays. Their music usually cleanses and provides a safe, interesting, friendly, trustworthy, and powerful friend who will drive anywhere with you and never complain. My car only had a CD player. So I listened to Secret Story for 3 years straight. I kid you not. There was a song I began skipping through a part of, but for 76 minutes of glory, only a part of one song to fast forward through? That is a CD worth every penny, as are all his CDs and records. No tolerance for silence is an album that I set on the very top, alone. I wasn't worthy of it. Can anyone relate to that behavior.

[@ItzMizAsh01]

It hurts that people dislike this, they are a musical marvel 🥺

[@edgreen8140]

Pedro sold first circle with his lyrics. Pedro aznar

[@alanshaw1961]

Nothing short of masterful; both Pat and Lyle's solos absolutely sublime. And looked to me like Pat was particularly enjoying himself here. RIP Lyle; been two years now and it still hurts.

[@edgreen8140]

When I was 2 years old pat , Lyle and Pedro came to my house .

[@yokojkato]

How nostalgic! I went to listen to them at live under the sky in Japan around 90, the very same period of this live performance!! I still love and exited about it after decades!!!

[@camartinez6]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I think the solo on the piano was better overall

[@jonathanroberts8981]

The modulations at the end are simply amazing.

[@robertpetsel54]

Lyle, I can’t find my pants do you think anyone will notice if I go out in my gonch ?

[@MrMjp58]

The great soloist of our time. A true guitar hero.

[@World-birder]

Lyle Mays the best piano soloist ever.

[@CaveCanem91]

Simplement merveilleux, faut-il être un génie pour donner le sentiment d'une telle simplicité au coeur d'une musique au combien complexe, aux harmonies si subtiles. Je ne me lasse pas de m'administrer ce pansement spirituel jour après jour. Merci, infiniment merci.

[@mariofriedlander6212]

Lo vi aquella noche en Buenos Aires ,casi tuve un acceso de incontinencia ...fue unico y me marco para siempre .. Que banda q artistas ,Dios gracias x darme la oportunidad de estar

[@tubegee2833]

music from another universe, greatest live concert experience i remember

[@basnicovic]

LYLE + PAT genios!!!

[@joanguillemponsmarroquin8530]

Que paz interior me deja PMG, thank you so much Mr Pat Metheny.

[@bc1885bc]

The guys a freaking Master and people talk about his shorts???? He played the coach house in San Juan Capistrano and I sat with him before and during breaks,I was about 10-15 feet away as he did solo, most of his stuff much to my amazement and would ask me how it sounded!!!saw him in Chicago 70? Bought Every album for years,my inspiration music, listening this morning, recommend ing for Greek tours and sent to my daughter away at college before running out to my Saturday meeting

[@nitroxsam66]

For me, PM is right up there with Wes Montgomery in the "music that makes me smile" category.

[@aaronjschaefer]

Dang, this was 2 days after my 18th birthday. I believe I vaguely knew who he was but his music wasn't on my radar at all yet.

[@fxando]

Just one word, brillant!!! One more thing, Lyle I miss you very much.

[@asantos84]

Thank you pat . you make me belive that once music was quality even thow its hard to believe nowadays.....Thank you thousands!!!! and you too sesimer thanx for uploading

[@small_ed]

It's interesting how Rolling Stone rolls out their take on the "100 Best Guitarists of All Time" yet likely none could pretend to match Pat's phrasing and technique.

[@nitroxsam66]

They don't even attempt to include artists from different genres. RS would have to drop at least 50% of the current "greatest" list if they included jazz.

[@wolfguardian8312]

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend two of Pat's performances.....Overflow audience each time....His and the band's performance was jaw dropping....Pat is truly a guitar prodigy. Needless to say, he and his band gave a stunning performance....That was a long time ago....1990....When we had some sembelance of a free world. I have to shed a tear here, such that our world will never see such performances again in our lifetimes. I write this on November 5, 2021.

[@anneallman1]

Incredible band. Could not be any better. RIP Lyle Mays

[@ReverbAndBeer]

This record changed my appreciation for music. 1978 wasn't really a watershed year for rock, jazz, or fusion. The Group album came out the same year as the first Van Halen album - which was, along with Bee Gees tunes and the Grease movie soundtrack representitive of the weak offerings that music lovers had to choose from. Most pop, rock, and jazz/fusion artists were releasing their third albums, or Greatest Hits collections. Most were phoning them in, as if they were contractual obligations. Punk was just beginning it's sempiternal infancy .. . Danny Gottlieb and Mark Egan played on the original studio Group album, as well as the next record, American Garage. Metheny and Mays brought the ideas but all four of them ceated the distinctive, all-inclusive PMG sound. When Gotlieb left, Paul Wertico built on Gotlieb's interpretations while creating a whole new level of magic (like on the title track of First Circle, where Wertico plays only his cymbals, never striking a drum head during the entire composition), When Rodby replaced Mark Egan the Group gained an accomplished film and audio producer as well as a superb musician. But neither one of them were game-changers at the time. Of course, the most profound paradigm change and lasting impact on the PMG sound was the addition of Pedro Aznar! Which is why I consider First Cicle to be Phase Dance - perfected.

[@Magamiam]

@SynclavierMPDR Buena Noche, Profe,D! Bajo su puntual y diaria instrucción, algo se me tiene que pegar, digo, no? La segunda es la Ibanez clásica o la Guild Starfire? Profe, a ver si no me quita lo aprobado y me retacha de grado! Pero prefiero seguir preguntando y aprender bien, bien para conservar mi diez y a lo mejor, hasta ganarme mi estrellita * ;D ;D Gracias y que descanse, hasta mañana!

[@edgreen8140]

What about lyle mays-boy can he tickle those ivories

[@shawnbruce6934]

Incredible Song. It makes You dream while Truly Conscious. Regretfully I only saw Pat once at the Mellon Jazz festival with Herbie, Dave Holland and Jack. It Was Fantastic!

[@rafagoubeia505]

Rest In Peace Lyle Mays 💔 🙏🏻

[@edwarddicecco3219]

I had the honor to go to 6 of PMG concerts at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL. They played all their songs as good or better than recorded. They were absolutely amazing. Their music took me to another place and still does. Very sad that Lyle Mays passed recently. RIP.

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

I WAS THERE! Mesmerized (again) by PMG music and energy of that enlightening night!

[@adolfomendonca]

Why is Pat using only underwear?

[@edgreen8140]

Without Lyles keyboards this wouldn't be so excellent. Surprised pats arms are not extremely muscular due to his efforts.

[@Magamiam]

@SynclavierMPDR Claro, la emblemática!! ¿Y ya no la usa? ¿La tendrá guardada bajo 7 llaves? Es una preciosidad, qué bien suena!!! ¿Y ahora qué Profe., me va a mandar al rincón con orejas de borriquilla?? XD ::D ::D ::D

[@Magamiam]

Así que la Guild es la primera, bien! ¡QUÉ TEMAZO!!! Muy agradecida, sinceramente, esta noche, por el generoso y vastísimo "tour-abanico" guitarrístico, amigo con A ,) por el que me ha conducido Ud., mi estimado Profe,D GRACIAS

[@rossbuchanan1060]

There aren't words to describe the awesomeness and brilliance of these people and their music. I've been a fan for so long, then see this and my jaw is on the floor once again.