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PAT METHENY GROUP - The Way Up Part 4 (MONTREAL JAZZ 2005)
LINE UP :
PAT METHENY - Guitar, Synth Guitar
LYLE MAYS - Piano, Synthesizer
STEVE RODBY - Bass
ANTHONIO SANCHEZ - Drums
CUONG VU - Trumpet, Voice, Percussion
GREGOIRE MARET - Harmonica, Guitar, Percussion
NANDO LAURIA - Guitar, Percussion, Voice

[@nandolauria5051]

Last night of our tour...Never will forget the emotion before entering the stage, and the energy of each one in the band and the public as well. This was the last time I saw Lyle...Miss him...

[@torch1108]

Whoa!!! Didn't notice that U posted this....incredible. This performance blew me away and I had seen Pat and Lyle 12-13 times. I really appreciate U posted.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Hi Nando, the London gig blew the roof off the Hammersmith Odean...all guys were on fuego...remember seeing Gregoire after the gig at the front of the stage with a couple of his Geneva buds...he was totally emotionally drained...blessed evening...🙏

[@nandolauria5051]

@@jazzfusioner9840 I can relate to that, as each one of us was giving 110% on every performance! Very intense...

[@nandolauria5051]

@@torch1108 Thank you, man! best to you...

[@jazzfusioner9840]

@@nandolauria5051 cheers Nando, that gig is in my top 3 gigs I have ever witnessed in my 62 years on the planet...by any group...and what an incredible composition 'The Way Up'...and must give huge props for David Oakes on the sound board...blessed...

[@jayeaton2055]

LYLE LIVES FOREVER

[@mootech230]

these Artists like Pat, Lyle (R.I.P), Steve, Anthonio, Cuong, Gregoire and Nando are Unforgateble and a great gift for the World

[@ramsessuarez1437]

The Best piano player

[@richardsmith9067]

RIP Lyle Mays. You will be sorely missed.

[@Tina-di4lx]

I saw Lye Mays with Pat and the gang in Toronto A long time ago now, but it was fabulous RIP

[@kimberlyanderson4299]

One of the most profound experiences of my life was experiencing this concert from the third-row center aisle with a clear view of the whole stage in front of me in Salt Lake City. Watching this fills my body with memories and emotion. RIP Lyle.

[@kenluxman]

Il talento, la genialità, la tecnica, lo stile, la classe, la raffinatezza, le sonorità inedite, l'armonia....fanno la BUONA MUSICA....un grande ed eterno Lyle Mays....

[@JungleCatism]

For me he was one most intelligent and genius pianist under the sun

[@Elixear]

Je me souviens bien de la pensée qui m'a traversé l'esprit lorsque j'ai eu entre les mains le nouvel album du PMG (à l'époque en 2005 donc). Je savais que quoi que j'entende, j'allais être bouleversé. Ma surprise fut sans comparaison avec ce que j'avais imaginé. Ce qui est le plus spectaculaire, c'est la façon habile dont les trois thèmes successifs se rejoignent dans la dernière partie. Cet aboutissement harmonique m'a totalement bluffé. Les voir jouer ça à la perfection comme ce soir-là à Montréal ajoute la cerise sur le gâteau.

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Yea, it just doesn't get any better than this

[@Placesandspaces35]

The Way Up takes my mind on a journey. We will never see anything like PMG again. 🔥

[@siriusfeline]

I truly wonder how many people on Earth even begin to understand and appreciate the magnitude of brilliance that inhabited that stage that night and the utter rarity of these musicians playing and playing together in this way, to say nothing of the composition itself...I have no words except "what a gift".

[@attiliofisher1094]

1%

[@stefanhartmann8985]

.01 %

[@donbobness]

Genuis pure talent 👏 ✨ love their music

[@richardlucht7174]

The Way Up was Metheney’s magnum opus.

[@dukestravels1861]

True. Music from another galaxy. The masses don't have the musical attention span.

[@alexorr6452]

RIP Lyle ... one of the best ...

[@HectorRivera-gx7sb]

Deeply sadden OF lyle May's passing..I was in tears..followed PMG..since 1980 ..first album I bought OFF RAMP ...IT was a great journey ..hey it still is..RIP LYLE thnk u for being part of my life😥

[@OutOnTheTiles]

And if you look closer he’s feeding a fish! Incredibly talented. ✌️

[@paulsalmon5928]

Amen

[@gianpaoloerra862]

Thanks Lyle. Your masterpieces are part of the soundtrack of my life. RIP.🙏

[@korwl540]

This is Pat at his absolute best

[@filippo.orlando]

unreachable peaks

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Truth...

[@Chunkfterbi7183]

Lyle once accounted for this magnificent grand TWU finale, code-named M70 in the making: „M70 was briefly labeled "4th movement" by me early on (before we had even written any of it). I withdrew that working title once I realized that we had a much thornier form on our hands. But it was always planned to contain all (or as many as possible) of the previous themes. It feels like a Rondo in that we keep returning to certain grooves and melodies so that's a time honored form for a 4th movement but I don't see TWU as a symphony.“

[@lastdaysguitar]

Music for the soul. Pat and Lyle is a combination that always delivered! I don't know about anyone else, but I consider Lyle Mays (RIP) a fantastic fusion keyboardist and I sure do miss his music - as both a principal contributor to Pat Metheny Group and as a solo artist he was just brilliant and played so adventurously with a unique and joyful tone and phrasing all his own. Since the '70's I've always looked forward to his latest works and it is a sound I will miss.

[@stefanhartmann8985]

Lyle has never ever been a "fusion" 'key-board-ist' or a 'key-board-ist' ... ... listen to & hear Sergej Rachmaninoff and you will learn a little bit about & from Lyle Mays. ...

[@gerardin211066]

Coinsido contigo siempre con ansias esperaba el trabajo de pat y Lyle sabia que seria otra obra mas de ingenio !!!

[@attiliofisher1094]

This vibe will remain in my veins for the rest of all my life...

[@cesardpd6099]

simply monster musicians....

[@dansullivan1246]

I've listened to the studio version many times, I'm in awe they can pull this off live, it's beyond tight...brilliance and commitment to excellence, some humans are just amazing...thank you so much...

[@richardlucht7174]

Fully agree!

[@francesschaefer]

RIP Lyle Mays~such a GENIUS

[@Michaeltbock]

R. I. P. LYLE MAYS 🙏🏻 You were the best !

[@landjwilk]

What a brilliant group! However, I get so bummed out watching this ; This was 'the' finale!

[@Alice76292]

Wow!!!!

[@epcotdude9441]

Stunning PMG.

[@davidcarlin3850]

Lyle Mays……..deeply missed…….a giant of a musician / composer

[@gianpaoloerra862]

Thanks Lyle. your masterpieces are part of the soundtrack of my life. RIP. 🙏

[@pat557]

To think that at the time this would be the last (new)melody we would ever hear from Pat and Lyle...they could take the simplest melodies and expand them across the universe and back. RIP Lyle. PMG Forever.

[@coolseattledude]

Incredibly fantastic. In addition to Pat and Lyle's eternal genius, I really love how Antonio Sanchez tightens and electrifies the whole band. He is my fave drummer that Pat has played with, wish those two would team up for another round. RIP Lyle, love you forever.

[@guygauvreau4284]

I was there ans I talked with Pat after the concert behind the stage, he is such a nice gentlemen

[@MsMiguelibarra]

This is heaven ❤🎼🎭🎸

[@keeyust2457]

I can't explain how I feel watching this live concert. It feels like a purely religious experience. Blessed be the day I discovered Pat Metheny Group. I would travel back in time just to see this

[@puatv4825]

It's the same for me. We can’t go back in time, but we can do something like that to experience it!

[@rBennich]

I saw "the way up" live in 2005 in Sweden. I still feel like i would have appreciated it more if i saw it now. This record took a long time to learn before i could comprehend every subtle nuance that was going on live.

[@keeyust2457]

@@rBennich The Way Up is mind-blowing

[@jazzfusioner9840]

@@keeyust2457 ...truth...

[@thecapetownjazzscene2485]

This is one awesome performance! RIP Lyle...

[@timmundorff2354]

Still is such pain...will miss you so much, Lyle.

[@parkes51]

This just climbs and soars...brilliant! Love me some PMG

[@robertglennon694]

Incredible. Always thought The Way Up is a masterpiece.

[@asklfhjaw8o48934]

I've always found it to be one of the best ages important pieces of music in music history of any genre.

[@tA_aT287]

Such a unique masterpiece of incredible complexity yet simplicity...

[@kdomster9141]

Seen them live in Clearwater FL , great show! Mays and Pat on the stage was a treat I will take with me forever

[@eleetse6701]

There aren’t many garage bands playing this tune. Metheny and Mays are American treasures. Anyone who gives the music a listen ought to agree. Life changing compositional and performing skills-doesn’t get any better.

[@attiliofisher1094]

may i say "world treasures"?

[@KrystofDreamJourney]

Listening to anything like PMG requires certain level of music education. Most folks would never have any interest in anything this sophisticated and involved...114K views as of March 2023. And there ARE video clips around the internet, with billions of views 🙂

[@tiffanydouglas2686]

Cuong Vu (trumpet and vocals) is clearly having a good time with this.

[@jjsc4396]

Man, if there were ever an exemplar of the discipline, talent and artistry required to make amazing group music, this is it. They’re each going 110% at points, and nail every note. Amazing.

[@francesschaefer]

It is SO inspiring~

[@timavery7984]

My wife and I met at UNT -( then NTSu ) in spring of 75 ...while Lyle was there and played with 1 o'clock lab band -saw the spring concert where they played the charts of Lyle that would make up the whole Lab 75' album. -was thrilling and life altering experience. -saw Pat Metheny group on campus in 77 ( they played at the old English bldg. auditorium there ). Just all amazing -then listened to Pat Metheny group for many years after -including live. -so wonderful. -such a part of the soundtrack of our lives. Rest In Peace , Lyle.

[@borisvujicic4202]

I am in my mid-fifties today and have been blessed with the music of Pat, Lyle, and the PMG since I was a teenager. Had the chance to meet Pat for a brief moment at the rehearsal of one of his concerts in Belgrade several years back, and the only words I could utter were, "Thank you for all you do, your music has been the soundtrack of my life". And I know many of us share this feeling...

[@Esvenk]

This number is a real masterpiece. So complex in its structure, yet so tightly presented by these expert musicians. Miss the great Lyle Mays. May he RIP. Oh, and by the way, did anyone notice how Antonio casually pulled a guitar and started strumming away before switching back to the drums? That is crazy, and I know most of these guys are multi-instrumentalists.

[@user-xk5pm2sm8g]

4:41 R.I.P LYLE. Your play will be forever.

[@user-qr8jf5qk4f]

Une puissance musicale hors norme,un talent indéfinissable tellement énorme 🔥❤️❤️❤❤❤❤ superbe 😍

[@joseppapaseit2619]

Això és pura glòria,senzillament delicios❤❤❤

[@adgo22]

When they get to that summit at 7:40..it's like the heavens open up to this beautiful sunlite paradise that encompasses all the music Pat and Lyle created together since the beginning as a gift so to speak, for those of us that have the PMG music as the soundtrack of our lives..there will never be anything like them or their music again and that's too bad..however we can at any time, put on their records and be moved, humbled, touched and inspired like it's always been..

[@susanjohnson5446]

Wow. You nailed it. That’s about all I listen to. (Throw in later Joni Mitchell and Weather Report)) yes I m old but I know what I like. It keeps me sane I live in the south Country music heaven

[@adgo22]

@@susanjohnson5446 Hey Susan…😉Great stuff that Joni era was..Don Juan’s, Shadows and Light etc etc and Weather Report’s Night Passage gets my nod as my favorite LP…Still listening to that stuff to this day..Jaco once said he played in a country band for a year and had a ball..as long as it’s good..

[@ML-do2cq]

absolute masterpiece !!!!!

[@gregsaddie]

Pat looking out after that song. Haunting. Last Group moment.

[@danmason8427]

I've watched this a zillion times, and just now noticed Antonio picks up a bass in the last movement, and has it slung on his shoulders while drumming.

[@zetetic23]

WHOA!~

[@francesschaefer]

I noticed that too!

[@PabloVestory]

Wow, thank you! Never noticed, I always have my eyes closed at that point! Yes, Steve Rodby is with the arc... another sutil detail for the infinite list

[@soulmusic607]

Pieces of real shitty music get million and even billion visualizations and this magnificence just a pair of ten thousand. It is absurd! Lyle Mays: you are playing with angels now and for ever.

[@susanjohnson5446]

Love it. You read my mind. A big Thank You!!!!! Hope your right about Lyle he was truly inspired by the angels!! Thanks again😉

[@Richardiba]

Sadly, this is poorly labeled. I just decided to listen to it on a whim, and immediately recognized it as Part IV. It really is a pity that this suite has to remain hidden under threat of being pulled off of KZbin, because it really is something that more people should be exposed to.

[@billbernhard3582]

Go ahead - I dare you to listen to this and not smile ! The beauty of art lies in its presence and longevity.

[@susanjohnson5446]

Couldn’t have said it better. Thank yo!

[@juanjohnn]

Las palabras no alcanzan para describir la música que hacen estas 2 personas Pat Metheny y Lyle Mays. Llevo estudiandola años, no me aburro y sigo creciendo musicalmente cada vez mas. RIP Lyle Mays.

[@PabloVestory]

BRAVO! Thank you! It is never sung enough about the incredible poly-instrumentists-singers who have played in the PMG, from Nana Vasconcelos, Pedro Aznar, Mark Ledford, David Blamires, Armando Marçal, Richard Bona, Cuong Vu, Gregorie Maret, Nando Luria...probably I've left someone out.... they played a zillion instruments at that level, with those arrangements... never a bad note, nothing out of place, always soulful and fresh!!! R.I.P Lyle Mays, Mark Ledford

[@elginphelps5291]

Goosebumps and tears combined

[@giuseppedetimo6720]

RIP. LYLE MAYS GRANDISSIMO PIANISTA. DI FAMA. MONDIALE BEAUTIFUL BRAVISSIMO GLI PAT METNEY GROP FANTASTICA MERAVIGLIOSA STUPENDA MUSICA IO..CONOSCO MOLTO..BENE LAST TRAIN...STUPENDA ITALIA TARANTO. 30/6/2021 UN SALUTO.A TUTTI..VOI DALL'ITALIA

[@stuartdryer1352]

No words for how much I love this music. But this performance is great even by the very high standards of the PMG.

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

Saw The Way Up Tour in the UK. Felt very blessed to be able to see them, not realising it was their last album. Metheny always gives 110% in his performances. So much enthusiasm. Thought the new line up was more interesting, great sound. The wonderful Lyle Mays is sadly missed RIP Lyle.

[@airessantosteixeira7920]

Pet mtyane,jazz perfect amo esses caras😊

[@fogbank2545]

This is a stunning piece of music. For me, it's the culmination of what PMG.was all about.

[@gerardin211066]

Desde lo mas profundo de mi ser agradesco al cielo por la sensibilidad conque la musica de estos dos genios pat y lyle, llegaban y hablaban al corazon y sacaban de su musica emociones bellas de emotividad ilusion sueños y motivacion recuerdos , sin palabras solo puedo decir gracias a estos genios por haser de su musica un sentimiento integro edificante en los corazones almas y sentimientos de los que entendieron su musica Lyle dios te bendiga 🙏🏻

[@donbobness]

Lyle live in all our hearts and soul It is a celebrations of joy uplifting beautiful and perf3ction with grace and soul his music lives in me Thank you lyle your the best you bring so much light color understanding through your sound Thank you

[@marziamazzali2898]

💝💝ENERGIA PURA💝💝💝💝💝 💝💝BELLEZZA PURA💝💝💝💝💝

[@henry_cameron]

To anyone who's interested: The Guild guitars (f-50 & d-40c) that can be seen on stage left where the ones used to record 1979's New Chautauqua. There's an image on the back cover of Pat smiling with that jumbo guitar.

[@jjsc4396]

FG or anyone here missing Lyle....as we all do terribly, check out his playing with the multi instrumentalist here Nando Lauria. Suggest starting with the tune saudade. On KZbin. Peace all.

[@nandolauria5051]

Lyle did a wonderful job on "Saudade" and other 2 songs. I remember clearly those recording days...

[@rl2905]

It continuously amazes me that this stuff is even possible to perform live.

[@sergiysteghura9428]

Чародійство, магія! 🥰😃☺️

[@Eastpointe]

The chord changes beginning at 8:12❤😢hits my soul every time!

[@jacquihalvorson3298]

Love listening to and watching Steve Rodby on base! Greatest base player on the planet!

[@drcool-jazz5007]

Thess guys have put the bar very high...

[@marziamazzali2898]

.......il "vento....addosso dentro ovunque

[@stellarch4986]

Gorgeous performance Pat, Lyle, Steve and all the band. Always in awe at the beauty of your music. RIP Mr Mays...

[@Djangolulu]

Music that will make you weep

[@robertmueller5843]

I give praise to the Lord Jesus for blessing us with this wonderful music and performers. ☝️🙏♥️

[@henrymerino6038]

Agreed I don't know of any other one that compares to pat music

[@anacarmencastelo]

Saudades de você, Lyle! 🇧🇷

[@philippeschaffhauser6888]

Sans doute à mes yeux et bien sûr à mes ouies le meilleur album du PMG. Envoûtant, sophistiqué, esthétique, plein, un moment de pur bonheur. Une joie d'harmonie et d'écoute qui fait du jazz un projet éternel, un moment sans fin.

[@darkoanton5]

For me, this piece is right up there with the works of the great masters. Bravo!

[@bobgriffith1810]

For me,This is as good as it gets,,,,it gets,,it gets,it getttttssss

[@jsierrav]

Al ver esto, no puedo evitar comentar que estos hombres llevan la música a un verdadero nivel de perfección y excelencia. Pat Metheny crea música que engalana a todo el universo.

[@JungleCatism]

Metheny is any musical ever dream come true ...

[@blasestebanmartinezfragn-bi6tw]

Superlativo metheny como siempre

[@kelvinheron3425]

Music from Planet Earth. Music of Planet Earth.

[@francesschaefer]

Love all the acoustic instruments in this version, in the whole mix, plus I always LOVE the singing! My favorite kind, no words to remember but so wonderful because there are inflections~

[@tes-uu9sf]

Superheros

[@stephengolden6080]

Last time Pat played at Ravinia, in Highland Park, north of Chicago, the set wasn't his best. But when he did a cut off his album As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls just with drummer Antonio Sanchez, when they finished, the audience was quite literally dumbstruck. I jumped up to applaud and scream Bravo in aye and total appreciation. If you've not seen the group, please do. You may never have the privilege to ever do so again. Life's short, and you can't "bye time."✌❤

[@Greg-fs2rh]

One of my favorite PMG pieces. So wish I had had a chance to see this tour. I have seen PMG 3 times over the years. The most amazing group live. Members changed but the quality of the recordings and live shows remained top notch. SO SO glad I was able to hear Lyle's solo on "The First Circle" live. I so miss his music, but thankful for the great music he has left us.

[@mikywayway]

Y otros estan con el reggaeton...no saben y nunca sabrán lo que la musica tocada por este pedazo de musico y su banda...nunca podrán alcanzar esto.

[@kennethpesile6541]

Incredible performance. I only got to see Pat and Lyle together one time in Red Bank New Jersey. Paul Wertico was still the drummer at the time. Lyle Mays added so much to the group with his genius an incredible, thoughtful playing. I miss him as I'm sure we all do.

[@ninovasev]

Epic piece,,,,, The way up will always be

[@lexhupe]

I saw it in Uthecht Netherlands. The whole piece lasted about 45 minutes. Guusebumps then...... but also now! What an energy almost sacred!

[@gnupf]

Why do I feel that both Bach and Beethoven would have loved this?

[@fredschwartz1259]

wow...one of the best live recordings of pat & company I've ever seen (saw it live too)

[@dabdelaziz777]

No doubt, Lyle Mays is one of the Greatest of All Times...he chose music, but he could have done so many other things...the good news for us, he chose music, you can't hear the melody of a building...but maybe you can feel it...

[@susanjohnson5446]

Have you read about what the bells of Notre Dame are doing? There was an article on google, I believe about a month ago. Scientists are going to try to figure out what’s going on!

[@danpaulrose1]

Highlight. Kansas City here we come... well well well. Pax tibi

[@Gilgamesh_for_vhemt_REvolution]

Who plays with Pat , must be able to play at least 3 instruments

[@vincentali5736]

Or they will learn if they don't. :)

[@jfs70ss]

@@vincentali5736 Great response.....!!! 100% FACTS....!!

[@susanjohnson5446]

Good laugh this a. M. About the 3 instruments. Hit the nail on the head Never thought about it your right😉

[@pekkavenalainen6641]

BEAUTY

[@gerdnarei8993]

this part is one of my favourite pieces of music at all! wish i could have been there. unfortunately i was to young at that time and i discovered the music of lyle and pat some years later.

[@susanjohnson5446]

I first heard Metheney on Joni Mitchell’s Shadow and Light he played Mitchell’s Amelia and I was hooked. If you haven’t seen it I m sure it’s on this site It’s in the late 70’s. You can tell how old I am 😉

[@thefiddler7931]

My favourite music. I'm violinist. 😍

[@jjsc4396]

THE premier jazz festival.