The First Circle (1993)

[@michaelsuarez5201]

I’ve been a musician all my life, since I was 5 years old and I’m 68 years old now. This is the most beautiful piece of music ever created in my lifetime, in my opinion. These guys are the musicians musicians.

[@TheRealHucasys]

I'm 54, musician since I was 8, at this point in my life I am feeling this song might just as well be exactly what you said..., so far. Also, the only time I saw Pat live in '93, "The Truth will always Be" just killed me.

[@aartman01]

I'm with you. I first heard them play it live in LA in 1984.

[@homer9092]

Same here. If I could listen to only one song for the rest of my life… this would be it.

[@robertocaro2791]

I very happy

[@robertocaro2791]

Yes is the perfect

[@marcusloeber]

R.I.P. Lyle Mays ...

[@anacarmencastelobranco2037]

😢😢😢

[@zabluoc4549]

Oh nooo . I just find out he passed away.... God bless his soul.. He might be playing for the angels..

[@anacarmencastelobranco2037]

@@zabluoc4549 February 11th 2002

[@zabluoc4549]

@@anacarmencastelobranco2037 February 10 th 2020...you meant.... God bless his soul again .

[@jordao2029]

@@zabluoc4549 2020 or 2002? 😢

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

One of the greatest compositions of the modern age in my mind. Farewell Lyle Mays.

[@pauloates4982]

A beautiful piece of art and music ❤ so beautiful 🎶⚘👏🏿😊

[@Almamater25]

An extratrrestial in the piano and keyboards, an angel singing and Mozart in the guitar... God bless them all, gone and alive for some of the best music ever done.

[@_DEJA_VU]

🙏

[@rosymylene1878]

Gorgeous tribute.

[@amandalynngibson8332]

@@rosymylene1878 ditto

[@mejsjalv]

The angel singing is Pedro Aznar. Still puzzles me that he did not play that much bass with the PMG. The guy by then had already been a rockstar in Argentina with Serú Girán and a very respected multiinstrumentalist and songwriter already in his early 20's. He still plays and sounds as good as ever BTW. And Pat too. I would love to see a Metheny / Aznar reunion .

[@Almamater25]

@@mejsjalv I agree, he was already (and still is) a great bass player. Maybe because Steve Rodby also played acoustic bass and was (after Lyle) very close to Pat.

[@celioleme]

For me the best group of all times! Pat, Lyle, Steve, Pedro Aznar, Paul means excess of talent, creativity, technique, music sensitivity and innovation. Thank you guys, you've made my life better.

[@forgetfuluncle6769]

Celio.. Your speaking from my heart

[@evaldograsso3298]

And Naná Vasconcelos.

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

@@evaldograsso3298 YAS, thanK yoU!

[@TheGuitarRoom]

I’m almost 63 now and I remember hearing the day I fell in love with Pat and Lyle in the 70’s. San Lorenzo transformed me and moves me to joyful and settled places unknown and still does as this song. This song is also one of my all time favorite pieces of music. How does he/they do this? I’ve been a pro musician for decades. This is so healing and transforming and on another level. Thank you Pat & Lyle for helping shape and maintain my heart! RIP Lyle. I miss you everyday.

[@brandenburg05]

San Lorenzo and this one are my favorite pieces of theirs. Particularly the live version in Berlin 1978 for San Lorenzo. The piano solo in that utterly brilliant! I've never heard its equal!

[@TheGuitarRoom]

@@brandenburg05 couldn’t agree more

[@davidlawrence2508]

Pat is wizard, with supernatural powers.

[@terriesingleton1571]

I Love this song, it takes me to a place and puts me in a space that's untouchable. Thank you for that.Much love Lyle you will be truly missed. Lady T From the Chi. Town

[@mariafernandes12888]

Rest in peace Lyle Mays. Rest in peace Naná Vasconcelos, great percussion talent.

[@MrGravito]

Là tu vois ...je pleure et je ne trouve pas les mots!!! des GRANDS ARTISTES !!!!!(que j'ai toujours adoré !)

[@fredpalensar8149]

Best Jazz Musician today

[@AlphaDogToo]

Don’t forget Mark Ledford, the talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who passed away in the early 2000s.

[@maxxkarma]

What an absolute monster of a pianist and composer Lyle was. This song never tires on me.

[@modeltrainfan]

Pat and Lyle wrote magic. They're brilliant musicians who play to the song and not their egos. Wonderful!

[@Chris_Faraday]

Pedro made a huge impact on this album - huge!

[@stepanok]

@@Chris_Faraday Lyle and Aznar ARE THIS ALBUM

[@gaetanolimonti1957]

PAT METHENY ,LA TUA MUSICA CELESTIALE ,MI RICORDA IL MIO PAPPAGALLO COCO AMAZZON TALE E QUALE. COCO LA CANTAVA BENISSIMO .TU SEI IL PIU GRANDE CHITARRISTA DEL MONDO .GRANDE PAT SALUTI A TUTTA LA BAND FROM ITALY GAETANO LIMONTI CHITARRIST

[@lastdaysguitar]

I really miss Lyle's presence in this world. Thankful for the recordings, but sad to know he's no longer here.

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

🌼🌻🌷🙏

[@robertcote5974]

I agree, lastdays. Personally came across this tune about a year ago, and am sad I never got the chance to see PMG live in the day. Lyle's playing on this is fucking amazing! It's all thought out and transfers to his fingers -- never a wasted note...just sublime. I am further blown away that Pat and Lyle's artistry is still appreciated by a relative few. I believe this tune, and many of their others will go down as some of the best compositions of our time.

[@lastdaysguitar]

@@robertcote5974 I've tried hard to reach a vibe in my music that reflects the one Pat and Lyle created... they are top shelf for sure!

[@charlielinville1384]

His non locality is entangled. All realityy is non local. Entangled all over the thing we call SPACE.

[@vicariousone3598]

I'm a classical musician but have been devoted to jazz fusion since the late 70's when I first heard it and Pat Metheny was my first introduction to it. From that point on, the ongoing love affair I've had with his and their music together has spurred me on to see them live in concert numerous times here in Toronto since. I've had this clip stored in my browser for years and every time I watch it I get the same chills I've always had. The climactic build of this incredible piece of music right up until the end, when I feel like I'm falling off a cliff and utterly breathless, is pure Metheny magic. Those dancing parrots at the beginning - in time - are just the best! This video is the finest example of their very special group dynamic. Situated far away from each other, yet as tuned in with each other as they could ever be. Each and every musician here, eyes closed, has an otherworldly investment in what they're doing. It's always phenomenal to see Lyle with his magical fingers playing here again. RIP, what a loss. We have Lyle's supreme talent forever in our hearts.

[@rommelclavecillas371]

I dont mind repeating this piece a thousand times.Eleasion,some of the scooting are common to the red indians which are spiritual in nature.The piano is time suspension,the off beat clapping is sooo ecstatic .

[@kevinhouck7345]

I listen to unusual music in my classroom while the students are coming in and I always get the question , MR. Why do you listen to this stuff? MY ANSWER IS BECAUSE IT'S complex and interesting. As proof I play the intro to this song and ask, "What do you hear?" answer clapping. I ask is the clapping pattern complex or simple? The students always say simple, so I respond I will play the intro 3 more times and if anyone can keep the beat on the 4th time I will give them $100. I''ve never had to pay, but my real love of this song is LYle on keyboard. Been following him and PAT SINCE a friend made me listen to them back in 1984 - best friend ever. First heard this song at a concert in Seattle back in the early 90's and loved it immediately.

[@yarabak]

I loved reading you ! For me , I be been playing this song for my 2 boys since they were born. It s basically their favorite song. They re 5 and 1 😅

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

@'First Circle"...even the truther community dare not touch her.

[@davidklepinger4809]

Thank you. I saw PMG play this at the Fox Theater in Atlanta many years ago. I’ve never seen an audience applaud louder or longer. Phenomenal performance. Imaginary Day tour. Cheers!

[@judywright6889]

I can only do it tapping my foot...lol🤯😊⚘🎸🌌🎹🌌

[@jeffreyfeinstein5525]

@@judywright6889 Do you do like, "right-left-right, left-right- left-right-left" type of tapping to it? Kinda helped m just now!

[@michaelswaim5177]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Pat Metheny and company had the gift of finding the right tempo, melody , and curiosity of what makes a song progress forward to boundaries that can make you cry or feel the energy waiting to be released...this song is in my honest opinion is iconic. REST IN PEACE LYLE MAYS...!

[@gregsaddie]

That was beautiful.

[@大野夏樹]

この世で一番美しいジャズフュージョン、本当に出会えてよかった😭👍

[@DanielBarberMusic]

I can't seem to run across this and start listening to it without watching the whole thing. I don't even try to delude myself into thinking I can stop it anyore... I've heard this probably several thousand times ever since the album first came out. Every note perfection, brilliance, love, wonder, celebration, joy!

[@phillywop1]

I cant agree with you more, a celestial, extraterrestial, and angelic convergence of beauty from that band

[@JamesFoley-du1lr]

​@@phillywop1❤❤

[@bobbygriz5648]

Lol love the honesty ❤same here absolutely grabs me and here we go again ❤

[@jasperjasper1435]

F-- me this song is amazing any one else notice that almost everyone in this video is playing with their eyes shut and playing from their hearts. Truly breathtaking and amazing to hear first time, tenth time and one hundredth time.

[@guydennehy9426]

I absolutely love this band.! THe songs make me cry, laugh, grieve, soar with light and sometimes make me feel totally helpless. WE listen to this group so much. Can't ever imagine my life without this music in it. The song I most identify with is " If I could", we have a handicaped son, and when ever I hear it, it is me saying to him. " If I could, oh I wish I could. Thank you all for such intense, wonderful music!

[@koen_rozendaal]

PMG has been with me for decades now, and this is really one of their greatest performances, a truly masterpiece. Thank you for this great gift to humanity

[@robertcarter9818]

Been listening to Pat since the 80 and 2022 still loving his music

[@_DEJA_VU]

У нее нет срока давности

[@katarzynac5233]

Me too :)

[@youmothershouldknow4905]

Timeless music

[@krzysztofakwapinska9520]

There is nothing in the world what would fit better to my soul. Leaves me speachless every time. Pure genius.

[@ADVENT_MarkPtak]

Tak...piękny!

[@fredg8564]

What a brilliant keyboard solo in this song by Lyle…true musical genius.

[@はなきく-d2p]

How much their music healed me and gave me the power to live. There is only the sound and tears from Lyle's beautiful fingertips.

[@dfgivens]

I can only give 1 thumbs-up? I demand more thumbs!!! This could be the most inspirational music ever written.

[@Jesso_21]

I could listen to this song every day & never tire of it. Absolutely sensational 😭😭😭😭

[@yhenry77]

Only 5.870 views since 8/19/09? KZbin shows the difference being famous with minimal talent or having extraordinary talent and not caring about fame. The Pat Metheny Group chose the latter. Thank God......

[@Cyrx686]

4 years later you're still on the money. Only 14k today

[@bp-lx7lf]

Doing a bit better lately, 98k views

[@MrLewis-lk8us]

I agree. It shows how the world still struggles to find beauty in music but millions are trained to tune in to prostitutes dressed like clowns singing about some WAP 🙄

[@eti313]

401,727 views

[@EdenFilmsLtd]

The joy and wonder that Pat and Lyle have put in the world is incalculable...

[@spikespa5208]

Saw the PMG in Sacramento shortly after this album came out. Walked out kinda dazed from what I had just heard. This piece brought the house down. Won't be the same w/o Lyle. But we have these recordings!

[@Jondsmusic]

This song absolutely moves me to tears. So hauntingly beautiful and sad at the same time. Lyle mays was such an absolute treasure, he is greatly missed along with old friend Tom Sheehan, their piano technician.

[@andreahunter6052]

This piece, above all others, has the power to lift my soul, to make my spirit soar and to captivate my mind. I simply marvel at the depth of talent and how it synergized with perfection.

[@ronturner5353]

you said it all

[@spirit7free]

absolutely

[@forgetfuluncle6769]

For me it reminds me of the winding road of life, joys, despair, hope and ultimately the gratitude of being

[@maxcgn7245]

Thank you. One of the greatest songs ever written. Pat, Lyle, Pedro Aznar. They are all fantastic.

[@darylharvey2865]

I had this on VHS. Often replayed this version, surprised the tape didn't snap. I consider this to be Lyle's finest recorded solo. The definition of perfection.

[@kenhoward3512]

I would add Lyle's solo on "San Lorenzo," on the first "Travels" live album.

[@7mrichardson]

Lyle seemed to be able to come up with such interesting variations on his solo as compared to what they put down on the record. I'll bet he thoroughly enjoyed himself during those 'improvisations' at each of their stops. RIP Lyle, you are dearly missed.

[@neatfreak1584]

I can’t think of any pianist that their solos makes you just want to close your eyes and feel the music.

[@randytellez2451]

This is a totally astonishing composition as well an unforgettable performance. Amazing energy.

[@stephenharris]

374k views - about 300k of which are my own. Always come back to this one. Always.

[@mikegolf5473]

Definitely one of those amazing pieces of music that I never get tired of listening to. Aways lifts me up! What talent! So sad we lost Lyle.

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

Absolutely wonderful. Totally absorbing. And the best tribute to those of the band who we’ve sadly lost.

[@clairedelune2011]

RIP LYLE !!!! 2years ago you left us but your work is eternal ...God be with you

[@clicks59]

I was fortunate to see the PMG perform this live back in 1995. It was surrealistic, to say the least. No other group that I have seen perform live has come even close to the musicianship that I witnessed.

[@pauloates4982]

Every time I play that track I feel like iv die and gone to Heaven it's is an amazing piece of music🎶🎵👏🏿 😮

[@bakkela]

Me acuerdo cuando los vi tocar en Obras donde presentaron el album First Circle en Bs.As., cuanto talento unido!! Sigo escuchando el Disco muy seguido y algunas lágrimas fluyen de alegría, saudades y remembranza de haber tenido el privilegio estar presente en ese momento. Se lo va a extrañar a Lyle!! Seguramente va estar tocando en esa Banda Inmortal que esta por allá arriba. Gracias Lyle por tanto!

[@Hugghs]

Estuve en ese concierto memorable. Viajé de Mar del Plata temprano para no perdermelo. De lo mejor que he visto nunca.

[@Almamater25]

Yo también estuve. Y llevé a mi hermano que era un adolescente y obviamente escuchaba todos esos discos que yo coleccionaba. No se olvida más. Hermoso recuerdo y que privilegio haber estado ahí.

[@elizabethbruno9280]

Eu já ouvia Pat Mathiny naquele tempo! Era estudante universitária e não tinha tempo. Porém ele passou a frequentar o Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷 em uma época maravilhosa! Assistia seus concertos na primeira fila dos bares sempre intimistas ! Cheguei mesmo a conhece-lo e ser sua amiga ! Eu era feliz e não sabia ....

[@williamcorgile9823]

One of his classics. Sounds just as awesome live !

[@jeffkitterman7191]

If I had a wish come true that I could sing it would be to sing like Pedro Asnar

[@princessalaina4589]

I think that this may be my favorite PMG composition. It is really pure genius. I could listen to it on a loop the entire day.

[@batman3578]

This is the song that introduced me to Pat and the crew, miss Lyle so much we will never see the likes of Pat and Lyle again. Life is too too short, show love to your love ones and others while you still have the little time left.

[@RayPerson-lx7ds]

This groups track's have such Enormity to them.

[@terrylaguardia6838]

I wish an interviewer would ask Metheny to speak of his legacy from Brazilian music which comes through so clearly here both in the 22/8 rhythm and in the texture - brings me directly to the old masters Gismonti, Horta, Tiso and of course Naná, among so many others!

[@phillywop1]

Ive told my family that at my funeral play anything from this group...Amen

[@arnoldmillien2674]

Lyle May's was the center piece of the Band. R I P Lyle

[@토마토-y5o]

여름밤 해가 지는 저녁에 드라이브를 하며 들어보세요. 웅장해지는 마음.

[@TheBubbaZinetti]

crazy to think it's 30 years on from this, and even longer from the first Pat & Lyle I ever heard (American Garage), that era is gone unfortunately, but will never be forgotten for those of us who know it, this music is a blessing, a sacrament of a kind, a touchstone and a mirror of our lives

[@horaciomitre2274]

If you have not listened PMG music........you lost music of gold.....

[@pauloates4982]

It is a pleasure to listen to there🎵🎶🎹🥁🎸🎼 music ❤🎉😊

[@deanhodgetts1177]

This performance (and particularly the piano solo) is so amazingly, otherworldly superb I almost find it painful!!!! Mastery like this is humbling in the extreme.

[@samueljenkins5440]

Thank you Mr May's for all of the musical journeys you took my on during your solos There was none like it and I doubt that there will be none like there ever again. The pat Matheny group is unmatched in every way Thanks again. From the bottom of my heart You are sorely missed.

[@信者ワコーズ]

心の中を風が吹き抜ける そして暖かい温もりと懐かしい思い出がこみあげて何故か涙が出てくる

[@5tanw0rr311]

If there was one track that I had to pick to listen to for the rest of my life… ❤

[@johnk.atchley5079]

RIP Lyle Mays 10Feb2020

[@billhutchison7078]

I started listening to Pat in 1976, miss those days 😊.

[@peternewman1179]

The greatest collection of musicians you could ask for. Metheny and Mays compositions and arrangements are at the top echelon perhaps in ALL music history. That’s a lot to say, but this piece is just one of so many compositions before and after which PMG has put out. perfection musical high ground and joyous music to heart! 👍😊❤️

[@physikcular2507]

Diese Platte hat mein Leben buchstäblich verändert. Sie ist meine Musik bis heute. Danke für dieses Geschenk.

[@arrigotonelli7219]

A masterpiece of emotions and unrepeatable talents .... thank you for giving us so much symphony.

[@heatherstub]

It may be unrepeatable, but it's been my dream to sing this with him, and I really hope I can pull it off. He's been the biggest inspiration as a musician throughout my life, and I don't think anyone else can inspire me as much has he has. I would say a close second is Celine Dion, Enya and Josh Groban. I want to sing with them all, but I know only God's grace and lots of hard, ongoing work will make it possible.

[@jerrybeaver4677]

Classic vintage song Lyle piano work outstanding group voice blend together the best of the best RIP Lyle 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@andros2112]

We were at the pinnacle of our existence when were blessed with such magnificence.

[@mosiprop]

Such a heart-warming masterpiece.. the sheer beauty of the tones, melodies, harmonies, and rhythms are so moving. Oh, we miss you so much, Lyle!

[@melomaniacify]

4:33 RIP Lyle Mays, I miss You!

[@TheTeoStudio]

One of the master pieces of the history of music.

[@williamisenberger1073]

Back in the 70s Lyle Mays was in the One O Clock Lab Band at No.Texas State University. They put out several albums over that period of which Mr.Mays wrote and arranged a number of the compositions. They are phenominal pieces that are unfortunately hard to find now days, unless im looking in the wrong places

[@afterpodcast]

God Bless Pat Metheny! God Bless Pedro Aznar!

[@rauliovaldez4171]

Directo al alma

[@AlejandroShredderDJ]

amen hermano

[@SandroMoraNew]

No me canso. Vuelvo una y otra vez a esta obra maestra, a descansar, a excitarme, subir y bajar, volar y caer. Vuelvo a encontrar los sonidos en mis recuerdos con esta música en los años antiguos. Sigue siendo un círculo. Sigue siendo el primero.

[@alejandroklein9669]

Absolutamente de acuerdo

[@Saut-i1v]

😮😍 Wouaw Lile Mays 😍 quelle composition lumineuse et Pat à la guitare sèche 😍 c est juste grandiose...Il n y a même assez de mots pour définir cette vibration harmonique 🙂 Incroyablement bon ils sont❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 👍🙏

[@jimyoung940]

The Pat Metheny Group deserves a place alongside the angels in heaven. This is music fit for Himself.

[@amedeofarruggio1606]

Rest in Peace Lyle! :-(

[@budlaumer]

Lyle and I share a Bluegold past and this reminds me of my days in Eau Claire and actually meeting his cousin. Such a powerful sound and experience. These guys were amazing together and I miss Lyle

[@curtismitchell538]

Absolutely genius! Great performance!

[@greeremalachi926]

late 80's I did a college radio show (50 mile radius next to Manhattan). I would always open my show, weekly with this song..

[@georgeclayton]

Just a little intro or the whole 9 minute song every week?

[@Edscomment]

Genius 👋

[@wilsonyap2619]

The most amazingly creative piece of music ever!

[@philplaysit]

Still breathtaking after all these years...

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

That sounds exactly like the version on the "Road To You" CD. One of my favorites!

[@jandrewscali]

The incomparable Lyle Mays! A thrill to listen. And appreciate!

[@roblong2905]

Possibly my favourite piece of music of all time. It’s a tie between this and Joni Mitchell

[@TimothySweeney]

one of the highest forms of prayer

[@paulhale2880]

The absolute best these guys. I can’t get enough of Pat and gang

[@debsfedup]

There was power and beauty in LM’s incredibly long fingers. I turn this on with volume up in the car while driving through the mountains on frequent trips between Tucson and San Diego. It lifts the car and my body and soul toward God.

[@CN-yf3lr]

Does anybody flies by the city's streets with this piece?❤

[@balpast04]

This is the best version

[@giancarlodragonetti9100]

All the music made by Pat Metheny group is really a Cultural Patrimony for entire humanity.. because made by Heart Soul and Love !!!!

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

Add 'musical geniuses ' to that list ❤

[@salvarriale161]

No words for this cosmic gem 😎

[@stuartdryer1352]

My favorite PMG tune. It is practically a symphony.

[@attiliofisher1094]

This vibe in my veins...

[@wigstretch]

I saw them in Red Bank New Jersey in a really nice small venue. Incredible. It's nice to see all the wonderful comments and how Pat, Lyle and the band have touched so many people. Lyle had to be one of the most creative and talented keyboard players ever to grace this earth.

[@pompelleetienne2457]

Étant fan de Pat et connaissant pratiquement 3/4 de sa discographie suis allé a son concert pte Maillot je trouve que cet album est le meilleur de tous

[@world-yw5ro]

La voz de Pedro Arnaz WOW!!! 👏👏👏

[@64ster]

Pat, Lyle, Pedro I saw them I'm 89....awesome

[@karadoc7627]

And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things. Revelation 22:8

[@brucetribe3626]

Loved you Lyle, Pat and you were so cohesive , interlaced, your piano scores. R.I.P. Lyle.

[@ivanbrunet]

Sublimes todos y extraordinaria la voz de Pedro Aznar. Temón, temazo, no hay palabras!!

[@hectoraugustoromero5783]

QUE MARAVILLA DE MÚSICO LYLE MAYS MÚSICO EN EL CIELO.

[@TITO1957]

musica de otro planeta grande Aznar