Lyle Mays passed away today. I am saddened, For him and I as well. I've been listening to this amazing artist for thirty years. You will be sorely missed. We lost a Gentle talent.
The great Lyle Mays has slinked off this planet, having been borrowed by God, returning to the realms. I was privileged enough to witness his piano playing years back in London. He walks next to the greatest musicians ever to live. RIP.
Will always remember how captivated and in awe I was seeing you live (in Jakarta, 1995!), a dream which came true after constantly listening to and admiring your music since the 80s. This piece, along with Highland Aire always brings me to a magical place and time... Goodbye to one of my musical heroes, Lyle Mays, may you rest in peace!
I once bought this album as a physical item, when most people in the middle lands of England still shared a real connection with the material planet. An overriding theme in the tracks seemed to be what I always refer to as 'the edge', where humanity struggles to exist, beyond its comfort zone, and auroras express outside the tent, at night, where deep, dark space is an unfettered view, clear of the light pollution resulting from the movements of the same creatures who, here, enjoy escaping from their own footprints. I am a person who has always loved to find the outback, ascend peaks utterly miles from home, travel to the furthest places I can reach via the air, sea, road or simply running or walking to win views of the unknown. I am also a very experienced and passionate musician of jazz, majoring in classical piano, being a member of rock and funk bands, choirs, church organ playing, school music teaching... bla bla... my musical creations (when not composing for particular demands) might be described as avant garde (a term for so many musics that people don't yet understand... probably because they've never studied music). I can definitely relate to Lyle Mays' thoughts and harmonic progressions. You might relate to 'me' via my site... www.martinpower-music.com/ ... You can hear a touch or two of his jazz piano in a few of the tracks. But my main reason for commenting, is both to say how proud I am of the people who have commented here so well, in what, I think, is a specific memorial sight for (as one school teacher has put it) such a 'gifted human', and salute a man of whom I am so inspired. I personally believe he will do more than rest in the great beyond as he has always been a person of inspiring physical motion. He has passed those incredible musical memories on to us all. You people who found and saluted Lyle Mays have found and appreciated the same 'edge' he did. You rise up too :-)
This is just the quintessential Lyle Mays song... intricate, complex, lyrical, layered.... just such a great song from a musician's musician. Wish he did more like this...
I've been listening to this album and this track in particular going on 30 years and every time I hear it I ask myself, "why isn't all music this great?" It's intellectually challenging yet gorgeous, it stretches out and it swings and, well I can't say enough good things about it. I had the good fortune to see the band play this live at a show in S. FL sometime ago. Several acts were playing at the same time and there were hordes of people at a very BORING "smooth jazz" act that will remain unnamed. My buddy and I walk up and sit in the front row for Lyle Mays, right in front of the band, and they opened with "Slink." We almost threw them off as we exploded with "YESSS!" and high fives. Sorry guys! Then we shut up and listened. You know who I'm talking about, Adrian!
This tune has one of the most amazing harmonies I've ever heard. These chord changes and the amazing melody that links them all together are on the level of some of the greatest music I've ever heard, including Ravel, Debussy, Stravinsky, Gliere, Coltrane and all the classic PMG stuff..Lyle saved this gem for himself..The epitome of Impressionism..Quite untouchable. It doesn't get much more colorful than this. I can now fully appreciate his huge contribution to what we know and love as The Pat Metheny Group's sound.
I agree with your assessment, but I've also noticed in his albums a love for horn arrangements, something he alluded to with synthesizers in some of his recordings with Pat Metheny.
I purchased this album in 1986, after being addicted to off ramp, this will ever remain in my archive it just so captivating!!!!! One of my favs he is a true virtuoso
I can so very clearly remember hearing this on jazz radio when it came out.......Lyle is one of those musicians who can reach right in and grab your imagination, your every fiber.......al you have to do is close your eyes, listen..........
I love all the music in this album. It still sounds as fresh, new and ahead of time as when the LP came out. I love the different styles and colors that Lyle Mays plays. One of my favorites.
I'm totally amazed by how modern this sounds. Reminds me of Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks and other modern jazz greats. I guess they learned from the best. RIP
+jezzatakla People who dismiss this as elevator music have absolutely no clue, in fact they probably have less than a clue. Either that, or they travel in some super hip elevators:)
Best comment I've seen in a while, you won with that one. I'm gonna have to use that it if anyone tries to call music like this the E- word in my presence :)
Gosh! Thanks for such really pleasant and uplifting [sorry for the crap pun.Lift is British English for elevator] replies.I really must look at CZcams more often as you chaps have very much made my day.Love and Peace....Jerry
The piano solo in this composition is a STUNNING Marvel! Lyle Mays is deeply missed! I wish he recorded more! And yes, Metheny's music has never been the same after Lyle!
Maybe my favorite song from Lyle's amazing first solo release. The entire album set a new listening standard for me when I first heard it. Everyone on it is stellar. I also really liked Bill Frisell's playing in this context. All of the songs still sound fresh and relevant.
One of the finest pieces on the entire album which captures the spirit of PMG at their very best with some of the finest piano solos ever delivered by Lyle Mays
This song is absolutely amazing. Lyle Mays in the greater of the two in the Pat Metheny Group.Pat is great no doubt. Bill Frisell's guitar playing vis sublime . the ending is thunderous.. Tom Struska
No question about it! Brilliant song closing with climax! Saw him perform this, I believe in the late 80s in Vancouver BC in an old wooden Church on Venable Drive. So grateful I had that opportunity!
Great album by, somehow, an underrated artist. My only criticism of Lyle is that he doesn't record more. Such talent and imagination. IMO, he sets the bar among keyboard artists.
Lyle is retired. He recorded a plethora of music while traveling and performing with Pat Metheny more that 300 gigs per year for decades. How much recording would it take to meet the standards of your criticism.
@@olondotson9894 That was a bit mean spirited and unnecessary. Lyle Mays only put out a very small number of albums on his own, like the one that this song was from. All the guy said is he wished there were more like this. What he did with Pat Metheny, touring and recording, is irrelevant. I love his work with Metheny, but I too wish there was a little bit more of Lyle Mays, on his own.
This solo LP is astonishing --pure magic. I've always thought that Pat Metheny (who I love) worked best with Lyle Mays in his ensemble. It's like Lennon & McCartney, CSN & Y, Bono & the Edge, Bruce & The Big Man.
I wouldn't go that far, I still think Pat makes awesome music -as a guitarist myself I say Pat is playing better than ever, but sure, his music has definitely changed quite a bit w/o Lyle's input. And I guess JustAintThatWay is right, when Pat and Lyle were working together, the whole was greater than the sum of its parts.
When I listen to this I am overwhelmed by endless possibilities. Every album he made Lyle always left the doors open.
One of his masterpieces... sadly missed , RIP Lyle Mays
Lyle May's. Genius🎶🎶
Lyle Mays passed away today. I am saddened,
For him and I as well. I've been listening to this amazing artist for thirty years. You will be sorely missed. We lost a Gentle talent.
The great Lyle Mays has slinked off this planet, having been borrowed by God, returning to the realms. I was privileged enough to witness his piano playing years back in London. He walks next to the greatest musicians ever to live. RIP.
Good post, sadly missed. I saw him play in Manchester early 90s. Never got the chance again.
Lost a musical genius today. Thank you Lyle for some of the most creative, intelligent music. R.I.P.
One of the best tunes ever written....period
Will always remember how captivated and in awe I was seeing you live (in Jakarta, 1995!), a dream which came true after constantly listening to and admiring your music since the 80s. This piece, along with Highland Aire always brings me to a magical place and time... Goodbye to one of my musical heroes, Lyle Mays, may you rest in peace!
Lyle."el musico".hermoso tema!!!.como siempre!!!gran musica!!##
Rip Lyle Mays you were one of the greatest.
Joder, qué canción tan más infravalorada es una obra maestra, lo mejor del maestro Lyle 🙏
RIP Lyle Mays... you will be missed...
Superb album. RIP Lyle.
Such good counterpoint - fresh, compelling, spacious, intricate, catchy, lyrical, intriguing. A chap who knew how to work with fourths and fifths!
UNA OBRA MAESTRA QUE NO ME CANSO DE ESCUCHAR , GRACIAS POR SUBIRLO GRACIAS DESDE CHILE
Lyle mays , R.I.P
What a terrible news ..
His music will be here to stay .
I once bought this album as a physical item, when most people in the middle lands of England still shared a real connection with the material planet. An overriding theme in the tracks seemed to be what I always refer to as 'the edge', where humanity struggles to exist, beyond its comfort zone, and auroras express outside the tent, at night, where deep, dark space is an unfettered view, clear of the light pollution resulting from the movements of the same creatures who, here, enjoy escaping from their own footprints. I am a person who has always loved to find the outback, ascend peaks utterly miles from home, travel to the furthest places I can reach via the air, sea, road or simply running or walking to win views of the unknown. I am also a very experienced and passionate musician of jazz, majoring in classical piano, being a member of rock and funk bands, choirs, church organ playing, school music teaching... bla bla... my musical creations (when not composing for particular demands) might be described as avant garde (a term for so many musics that people don't yet understand... probably because they've never studied music). I can definitely relate to Lyle Mays' thoughts and harmonic progressions. You might relate to 'me' via my site... www.martinpower-music.com/ ... You can hear a touch or two of his jazz piano in a few of the tracks. But my main reason for commenting, is both to say how proud I am of the people who have commented here so well, in what, I think, is a specific memorial sight for (as one school teacher has put it) such a 'gifted human', and salute a man of whom I am so inspired. I personally believe he will do more than rest in the great beyond as he has always been a person of inspiring physical motion. He has passed those incredible musical memories on to us all. You people who found and saluted Lyle Mays have found and appreciated the same 'edge' he did. You rise up too :-)
This is just the quintessential Lyle Mays song... intricate, complex, lyrical, layered.... just such a great song from a musician's musician. Wish he did more like this...
I am with you word for word.
Master musician, to the uttmost, RIP!
I've been listening to this album and this track in particular going on 30 years and every time I hear it I ask myself, "why isn't all music this great?" It's intellectually challenging yet gorgeous, it stretches out and it swings and, well I can't say enough good things about it.
I had the good fortune to see the band play this live at a show in S. FL sometime ago. Several acts were playing at the same time and there were hordes of people at a very BORING "smooth jazz" act that will remain unnamed. My buddy and I walk up and sit in the front row for Lyle Mays, right in front of the band, and they opened with "Slink." We almost threw them off as we exploded with "YESSS!" and high fives. Sorry guys! Then we shut up and listened. You know who I'm talking about, Adrian!
Alex Acuna is one of my all time fav drummers. Plays with a lot of heart
This tune has one of the most amazing harmonies I've ever heard. These chord changes and the amazing melody that links them all together are on the level of some of the greatest music I've ever heard, including Ravel, Debussy, Stravinsky, Gliere, Coltrane and all the classic PMG stuff..Lyle saved this gem for himself..The epitome of Impressionism..Quite untouchable. It doesn't get much more colorful than this. I can now fully appreciate his huge contribution to what we know and love as The Pat Metheny Group's sound.
Agreed!! Lyle Mays was the root of the PMG sound for sure!
Lyle was the real PMG brain
@@hamontyh9326 I Agree completely !
oh really?
I agree with your assessment, but I've also noticed in his albums a love for horn arrangements, something he alluded to with synthesizers in some of his recordings with Pat Metheny.
I purchased this album in 1986, after being addicted to off ramp, this will ever remain in my archive it just so captivating!!!!! One of my favs he is a true virtuoso
I can so very clearly remember hearing this on jazz radio when it came out.......Lyle is one of those musicians who can reach right in and grab your
imagination, your every fiber.......al you have to do is close your eyes, listen..........
Genius.....I'm greatful to have witnessed his,aura...Underated pianist /composer of ,my generation.
Another plan ... Another atmosphere ... This is the Great Lyle Mays !
I love all the music in this album. It still sounds as fresh, new and ahead of time as when the LP came out. I love the different styles and colors that Lyle Mays plays. One of my favorites.
R.I.P. MR.MAYES
This tune was extremely cutting edge in 1986. Given the devolution of music since then, it still is!
I'm totally amazed by how modern this sounds. Reminds me of Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks and other modern jazz greats. I guess they learned from the best. RIP
I think Bill Frisell's work on this record is some of his best...
This is where I discovered Bill. Incredible stuff. Bill, Billy Drewes and Marc Johnson we're perfect.
Oh yeah.
God rest Lyle Mays's soul.
Lyle Mays
R.I.P.
February 10, 2020
Le Faucon s'est envolé RIP LYLE MAYS 🌹🎶🎼🎵😢🎵🎼🎶🌹💖
keep coming back to this for more than 20 years
beyond awesome
If this is elevator music I'm never taking the stairs again.Absolutely brilliant....Thanks for posting.
+jezzatakla
People who dismiss this as elevator music have absolutely no clue, in fact they probably have less than a clue. Either that, or they travel in some super hip elevators:)
Indeed!
Best comment I've seen in a while, you won with that one. I'm gonna have to use that it if anyone tries to call music like this the E- word in my presence :)
Gosh! Thanks for such really pleasant and uplifting [sorry for the crap pun.Lift is British English for elevator] replies.I really must look at CZcams more often as you chaps have very much made my day.Love and Peace....Jerry
RIP Mr. Mays, Slink is one of my favorites, and I always appreciated how the main theme really does kind of slink, like some musical serpent.
The piano solo in this composition is a STUNNING Marvel! Lyle Mays is deeply missed! I wish he recorded more! And yes, Metheny's music has never been the same after Lyle!
lyle un musico que me cautivo su virtusismo desde que lo escuche con pat matheny gruop en 1983
Maybe my favorite song from Lyle's amazing first solo release. The entire album set a new listening standard for me when I first heard it. Everyone on it is stellar. I also really liked Bill Frisell's playing in this context. All of the songs still sound fresh and relevant.
me too I loved Frisell on this along with Alex and everyone else
RIP Respect.
This is way out of the general maintream jazz niche and still after 30 years glowing on. Keep the vibes working, Lyle!
One of the finest pieces on the entire album which captures the spirit of PMG at their very best with some of the finest piano solos ever delivered by Lyle Mays
Wow what a great tune, love PMG and Lyle Mays this tune is so cool!
Absolutely,... Flavors the whole album.
Well Said - I realised this and this was my First Lyle Mays album -he is a brilliant musician
fantastic music, it feels so good to play the bass to this! deserves more views
Genius
bill drewes delivered a burning solo on this one, great stuff
for sure
This song is absolutely amazing. Lyle Mays in the greater of the two in the Pat Metheny Group.Pat is great no doubt. Bill Frisell's guitar playing vis sublime . the ending is thunderous..
Tom Struska
No question about it! Brilliant song closing with climax! Saw him perform this, I believe in the late 80s in Vancouver BC in an old wooden Church on Venable Drive. So grateful I had that opportunity!
This is unfair. Pat and Lyle are both equally brilliant .
Great album by, somehow, an underrated artist. My only criticism of Lyle is that he doesn't record more. Such talent and imagination. IMO, he sets the bar among keyboard artists.
Yeah but he sets the bar so high John, that it must be difficult to top what he's done before?
Lyle is retired. He recorded a plethora of music while traveling and performing with Pat Metheny more that 300 gigs per year for decades. How much recording would it take to meet the standards of your criticism.
@@olondotson9894 That was a bit mean spirited and unnecessary. Lyle Mays only put out a very small number of albums on his own, like the one that this song was from. All the guy said is he wished there were more like this. What he did with Pat Metheny, touring and recording, is irrelevant. I love his work with Metheny, but I too wish there was a little bit more of Lyle Mays, on his own.
Beatiful Song!!
so inspirational
Such a great tune!
Love this tune!!
Pure Talent.
Amazing
This solo LP is astonishing --pure magic. I've always thought that Pat Metheny (who I love) worked best with Lyle Mays in his ensemble. It's like Lennon & McCartney, CSN & Y, Bono & the Edge, Bruce & The Big Man.
Love this
I love Lyle's playing as much as I love Bill Evans. Not sure off the top of my head I can say that about many other pianists.
Not all of the 80s sucked. Hooray for ECM Records!
Amazing❤
If there's a better composition, I'm not sure I've ever heard it.
Keren Banget Lagu Ini
LM - Product of The University of North Texas...
Is there program still just as strong as before?
Egyptian Minor concur
IL CAPOLAVOROOOOO
Yummy.
ha…. ha …. elevator music…It's elevation music..
Hey Eric Eisler. Guess who. Michael. Miss you to this day.
Drummer Last few bars
Yes, he's driving that whole machine forward... but they are all playing their asses off.
@@itsALLartVideos jeff ballard
Without Mays, Metheny has completely lost the magic. Like Lennon without McCartney.
Mays hasn't lost the magic, though ;)
Metheny hasn't lost any magic. This is because Metheny never was Lyle Mays. Metheny still has all the magic that he brought to his work with Lyle.
right!
I wouldn't go that far, I still think Pat makes awesome music -as a guitarist myself I say Pat is playing better than ever, but sure, his music has definitely changed quite a bit w/o Lyle's input. And I guess JustAintThatWay is right, when Pat and Lyle were working together, the whole was greater than the sum of its parts.