Pat Metheny Group - First circle -live in japan

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  • concert in japan 1995
    Pat Metheny:guitar
    Lyle Mays:keybords
    Steave Rodby:bass
    Paul Vertico:drums
    Armando Marcal:percussion voice
    David Blamires:voice
    Mark Ledford:voice
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Komentáře • 359

  • @jameslee5520
    @jameslee5520 Před 10 měsíci +14

    Probably the greatest musical composition of the last 100 years . There are simply no words to describe it . Joyful . Spiritual . Profound . Thank God for Pat and Lyle .

  • @robertjensen1048
    @robertjensen1048 Před 4 lety +108

    Been listening to this several times a year for decades.....I think this may be the greatest single song ever written. It's flawless.

    • @juliakay8125
      @juliakay8125 Před 4 lety +6

      Agreed

    • @Globalcapvideos
      @Globalcapvideos Před rokem +3

      Probably once a week for me for those decades and I have to agree with you!

    • @susanjohnson5446
      @susanjohnson5446 Před rokem +1

      Agree it’s a good song and Pat seems to be put through his paces with tempo so fast at times but my favorite from this albums is End of the Game.

    • @enigmawyoming5201
      @enigmawyoming5201 Před rokem +4

      I have to say that if I could back in time, I’d give whatever it would cost, and I was fresh graduate from college at the time… but WHATEVER it would have cost, to be in the audience that night!

    • @kenhoward3512
      @kenhoward3512 Před rokem +5

      ​@@enigmawyoming5201 I attended an "Imaginary Day" album tour show. After performing the entire album, straight through (impressive enough!), Pat then took the mic and went backwards, song-by-song, briefly offering his thoughts about each song, without a single moment of hesitation. 'Very impressive. What a mind.

  • @jadebijou9508
    @jadebijou9508 Před rokem +19

    Best American jazz group ever!!!!!!! Beyond talented!!!!!! Been listening to them since I was in the womb in 1987. My dad use to play them all the time for me!!!!! I really wish I was at this concert! I Love you PMG forever!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @denisverdon2838
      @denisverdon2838 Před rokem +2

      Don't wish for what you could never have. Just enjoy the music and be inspired to go out and look for the next genius - they're out there - and make that moment something you pass to your kids...(from an old guy who saw this tour)

  • @gregoryadamo1956
    @gregoryadamo1956 Před 4 lety +110

    RIP Lyle Mays (1953 - 2020)
    I've loved his music for decades because I find it so life-affirming.

    • @letschat6550
      @letschat6550 Před 3 lety +5

      I pray for his heavenly transition 🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank you for the music that will ever change my life❤️ I met my husband in Japan at this concert and he also has been called home to our Lord and Savior❤️ 5/12/2020

    • @The_Frozen_1
      @The_Frozen_1 Před 2 lety +5

      Lyle Mays is Legendary. I swear his piano play was not of this world. He is missed.

    • @susanjohnson5446
      @susanjohnson5446 Před rokem +2

      I agree have you listened to “New born” and “Long Life” both life affirming from cradle to grave. Both by LM

    • @enigmawyoming5201
      @enigmawyoming5201 Před rokem +3

      Amen brother… I’m missing him now… again, in 2022.

    • @stevenreichertart
      @stevenreichertart Před 5 měsíci

      Me also. My heart aches for his absence. He enriched my life so much with his haunting piano.

  • @musicoktracho
    @musicoktracho Před 7 lety +21

    This is definitely my favorite line up of Pat Metheny group. RIP Mark Ledford.

  • @timringgenberg2844
    @timringgenberg2844 Před rokem +29

    Lyle Mays solo is just amazing. I wish it would just go on forever much like the rest of the song. The arrangement by Pat and Lyle is so damn good and I wouldn't have minded if it was another five minutes longer. A favorite of mine since I first heard it. And this version is my go to for this song. Live is always better.

  • @matapalo58
    @matapalo58 Před 6 lety +47

    I am convinced it is Lyle that drives this song! He is present EVERYWHERE in this masterpiece!

  • @kk2560
    @kk2560 Před rokem +19

    I saw the band in person on the day of the concert, and it was a truly emotional performance, and all of the members shone. The breath of the earth was flowing through the air and enveloping the venue.

  • @stevebaker9861
    @stevebaker9861 Před 4 lety +15

    The only tune I know that can elevate and bring a tear to an eye....30 years later :)

  • @hobie1dog
    @hobie1dog Před 8 lety +89

    If I had only one song to listen to the rest of my life, this would keep me hearing new things in it and put a smile on my face as well. Pat's hands must feel like it's going to fall off after that.

    • @michaelguernsey1321
      @michaelguernsey1321 Před 8 lety +18

      Totally agree!!! This has been my most favorite song of all time...over the Beatles, Zepellin, all of the jazz greats, etc. This is such an uplifting, joyous piece of music and has that total 'trip factor' built in that Pat says he puts into every composition. I have seen him play it many times and it never gets worn out.

    • @fossaalta
      @fossaalta Před 7 lety +3

      colonna sonora nei viaggi delle mie vacanze...1990...

    • @sharonjoseph-dixon8895
      @sharonjoseph-dixon8895 Před 2 lety +3

      It's 5 years later from your last post Marty lemons.its 2021 this is one of my major groups . I was introduced to his music in 1996. "We live here" I hope you're able to read this . Wherever you are God bless you Mr lemons

  • @el-bov8034
    @el-bov8034 Před 4 lety +39

    Always the version I return to. Now listening after the sad news of Lyle's death :(

    • @robertjensen1048
      @robertjensen1048 Před 4 lety

      Agree. I was shocked to find out today he had recently died. Not even that old.

    • @hoffer54
      @hoffer54 Před 4 lety

      @@robertjensen1048 Quite sad indeed, feeling sad for the whole planet on this day also.

    • @juliakay8125
      @juliakay8125 Před 4 lety

      No! How very sad.

  • @mikehal7889
    @mikehal7889 Před 23 hodinami

    Been listening to this for 40 years. As awesome as ever.

  • @Toyboy789
    @Toyboy789 Před 16 lety +25

    While Pat Metheny's music is always alive when I play it, seeing him performing makes it come top life in another very special way! What an awesome, accessible composer and performer!

  • @desinga
    @desinga Před 9 lety +43

    My favorite version. Pat Metheny + Lyle Mays = Perfection.

    • @tomasmegiadiaz8587
      @tomasmegiadiaz8587 Před 6 lety

      Kat Tyler
      Pat Metheny y Peter Gabriel en tu lista 👍😉😚

    • @jakewilson7429
      @jakewilson7429 Před 4 lety

      A thought like that is perfection.

    • @fxando
      @fxando Před 3 lety

      I agree!! Wonderfull this version!! Pat, Lile, vocals!!

  • @fcamiola
    @fcamiola Před 4 lety +21

    This piece, "Minuano", and "Finding and Believing" are my three favorite PM compositions. I would regard him as a musical genius based on those three pieces alone, but he has accomplished a universe of other achievements as well! I was lucky enough to meet Pat backstage in NYC at the Village Vanguard sometime around 2000 or so (I knew his then bass player Peter Washington from Grad school so he introduced me). I basically told him thank you so much for your amazing musical gifts to Humanity, and also that I think "Finding and Believing" is one of the greatest compositions of the 20th Century and that it really had a profound effect on me - he was pretty floored and so incredibly humble - what a class act. A true musical genius.

    • @timringgenberg2844
      @timringgenberg2844 Před rokem +1

      And don't under estimate Lyle Mays contribution to the music. He and Pat were so good together. I really love hearing these songs done live. So much talent here on this tour.

  • @MR-ki8ud
    @MR-ki8ud Před 3 lety +15

    Incredibly powerful song. One of their absolute best. I love the intensity of how the song builds. Man, I thought Pats hand was going to fall off! Never seen such fast strumming!!!

  • @juliakay8125
    @juliakay8125 Před 4 lety +6

    Pat Metheny is "The Master of Joyful Music!" This song is one of his masterpieces....my favorite. When I was brokenhearted because I lost everyone, I was determined to find my joy again, all by myself. This version grounded me in joy....proof that I could love myself when no one else cared. Lyle, please continue to play for us in Heaven, in our dreams.

  • @gottadomor7438
    @gottadomor7438 Před rokem +1

    Lyle Mays was/is the coolest musician I've ever watched. Virtuoso doesn't come close to adequate description. RIP maestro.

  • @stephenharris
    @stephenharris Před 10 měsíci +3

    Every single second of this is magic.

  • @robertjensen1048
    @robertjensen1048 Před 4 lety +32

    I feel blessed to have had the chance to see this band play 3 times in the 1990's.

  • @mpoadmin2978
    @mpoadmin2978 Před 5 lety +21

    man these guys really earned my respect. Always playing on a completely different level. It's unreal.

  • @onikonobi
    @onikonobi Před 8 lety +19

    Such a beautiful song. My father would always this song every Saturday and Sunday morning. I absolutely love Pat Metheny

  • @jerrybeaver4677
    @jerrybeaver4677 Před 3 měsíci

    This band is one of the best group of musicians arrangement voice sounds blend together the best of the best Lyle RIP 🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @naturekid95240129
    @naturekid95240129 Před 14 lety +5

    This group is a national treasure.

  • @rl2905
    @rl2905 Před rokem +4

    That vocal countermelody at the end......🤩

  • @mikecorlett1305
    @mikecorlett1305 Před rokem +6

    This masterpiece is simply staggering in scope. The variety of instruments and vocals produce a magical sound. Pat Metheny group is in a class of their own!

  • @sheilamcfadden7307
    @sheilamcfadden7307 Před 4 lety +7

    This just never gets old for me.

  • @kurtburgess1519
    @kurtburgess1519 Před 10 lety +30

    Live performance and the Pat Metheny Group sound nearly identical to the recording. A testament to amazing musicians!

    • @World-birder
      @World-birder Před 6 lety +5

      Kurt Burgess except for the solos which are totally different

    • @World-birder
      @World-birder Před 5 lety +4

      The different solo parts are always the best parts in jazz

  • @Santreda5
    @Santreda5 Před 9 lety +4

    PMT Group. #1 Jazz Fusion group. He has sought out unique musicians, unique compositions and melded it all together with that special touch of Pat & Lyle(his most awesome pianist & sidekick)

  • @almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440

    This is definitely a milestone piece for PMG & Lyle Mays. 25yrs later after discovering this song, I still can’t help not singing along and listen to the various licks and notes and sounds and etc of this masterpiece. Thank you PMG.

  • @billmiller9145
    @billmiller9145 Před rokem +2

    I was lucky enough to see them perform this multiple times, simply transcendent!

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot Před 8 lety +10

    I have just found this again, and it really it out of this world. I feel very lucky to have seen them play live in Manchester, England in the 1990s.

  • @kosua4678
    @kosua4678 Před 10 lety +7

    still love this song. I'll never forget getting to be part of one of their performances with my jazz major group !

  • @zig322
    @zig322 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazing. Loved this composition by PM all my life. Beautiful version.

  • @JettPorkins
    @JettPorkins Před 14 lety +5

    Epic is an understatement. This song is best heard live in concert. Amazing, classy and classic.

  • @coolseattledude
    @coolseattledude Před 2 měsíci

    OMG just found this version, another masterpiece by Lyle, and love watching Pat hovering over him stoking the fire. : )

  • @saladinallah5299
    @saladinallah5299 Před 10 lety +6

    The sheer genius of Pat Metheny...Important that he makes music.

  • @jordivilas6067
    @jordivilas6067 Před měsícem

    La primera vez que escuche esta obra de arte pensé.... No es posible...!!! Desde entonces, por el 97_98 aprox, no he dejado de seguirlos....ah, y Lilie Mays el mejor teclista k he podido escuchar y con el respeto a Herbie Hankok, chic Corea, entre otros grandes (Joe Sample, etc)..... Maravilloso...

  • @lizachen5970
    @lizachen5970 Před 9 lety +8

    Seeing and hearing this close up for the first time gave me chills!!!!

  • @emilie9281
    @emilie9281 Před 12 lety +1

    I was born one year after this O.O I envy all you folks like my dad who were able to enjoy this kind of music in its time -___-

  • @RICHGREENNOW
    @RICHGREENNOW Před 12 lety +3

    This is such an incredibly beautiful peice. Pat and Lyle are one of the greatest duo's of this century. Such incredible feeling and care for the composition. Its as if it were a child how they nurture the song or a wife how carefully they romance every phrase as if it were the last one they will ever play. Uncompromisably exquisite..Sorry to be dripping with praise but this peice really got to me. Thanks for maybe understanding, Ha!

    • @Jesso_21
      @Jesso_21 Před rokem

      No sorry necessary, it's brilliant & I bet everyone here understands 😉

  • @marekkasprzak7578
    @marekkasprzak7578 Před rokem +1

    touch of god, thank you Pat

  • @almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440

    Great performance. Voices are finely sang, crescendo and give such enthousiasm.

  • @martindeimel4410
    @martindeimel4410 Před 3 lety +1

    I growing up with Pat and Lyle. Their music playing with my Soul ... ❤️❤️

  • @effectivetherapy
    @effectivetherapy Před 10 lety +2

    This is, without any hesitation, a modern masterpiece. Brilliant example of exceptional musicians connected by a masterful composition. Hats off to Pat for his awesome leadership.

  • @tiffanydouglas2686
    @tiffanydouglas2686 Před 9 lety +5

    I went to the PMG concert at the Alabama Theater in February of '98. I'm a huge Metheny fan.

  • @davidhuckaby832
    @davidhuckaby832 Před 2 lety +1

    I play cello and electric violin...wishing that I could play with you. Great music. Luv it!
    Blue Dave.

  • @frankwest858
    @frankwest858 Před 2 lety +1

    To me the greatest guitar player, composer and arragement of jazz music

  • @fxando
    @fxando Před 8 lety +8

    SENSACIONAL!! A primeira vez que ouvi FIRST CIRCLE foi em um show que o Pat Metheny Group fez no Brasil há muuuitos anos. Conforme a música ia evoluindo meus olhos ficavam mareados, emoção pura!! Que música fantástica. Ainda hoje mais de 20 anos depois sinto as mesmas coisas!! QUe lindo momento!!!

  • @extremadrummer
    @extremadrummer Před 9 lety +5

    What a lovely song

  • @53Peterbilt
    @53Peterbilt Před 10 lety +4

    Man....what's not to like about this music!! Brilliant!!!!

  • @JCG90
    @JCG90 Před 15 lety +3

    The most epic piece of music ever written, hands down. For some reason i never cry when listening to music, but if i would, i would drown in my own tears because of the beauty of this piece.
    Love you, Pat. I'm going with you!

  • @strangher11
    @strangher11 Před 8 lety +6

    I loved it then, I love it now ... a great piece

  • @MrKKmusic
    @MrKKmusic Před 2 lety +2

    sheer brilliance… both spiritual and powerful and restores my faith in humanity. Thanks for finding this gem!!

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot Před 10 lety +4

    This was the first album i got of these excellent musicians.

  • @anthonyharris5135
    @anthonyharris5135 Před 7 měsíci

    Perfection. RIP Lyle❤

  • @crome2194
    @crome2194 Před rokem +1

    The bass in this version has the gain up and stands out nicely. It's a great listen.

  • @Jameson-Scriver
    @Jameson-Scriver Před 12 lety +2

    We're playing the bob curnow arrangement of this in my highschool jazz band I love it.

  • @enigmawyoming5201
    @enigmawyoming5201 Před rokem

    I really enjoy that guy just “shuffling along” on that percussion gourd, or whatever it is, at 4:17, while the song is clipping along at twice the speed he is.

  • @TheLindadolores
    @TheLindadolores Před 14 lety +5

    No me canso de escuchar a Pat, pueden pasar años, ojala exista toda la vida.
    pasen mas canciones de el.

  • @divyx
    @divyx Před 12 lety +3

    I have to say, as always with every musician pat has had in his group, that steve's bass playing over the years never ceases to amaze me even though bass isn't my instrument. He is hands down the most musical bass player i know of and when you listen to him what he does, it's mind blowing really. Insane musician ship.

  • @olivierbertrand7242
    @olivierbertrand7242 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Lyle Mays !!!!..

  • @arielflight
    @arielflight Před 12 lety +1

    I am so awed, and have been by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays since I first heard Phase Dance in 1979! There compositions are BLISS!

  • @rekjazz62
    @rekjazz62 Před 12 lety +1

    What a freaking masterpiece. In over 20 years I have never tired of hearing it.

  • @Diez3l101
    @Diez3l101 Před 15 lety +1

    this is a journey as much as it is a song. i can't listen to it without smiling. after all these years it is still fresh. timeless music.

  • @stuartdollar9912
    @stuartdollar9912 Před rokem

    Saw the First Circle Tour at Grady Gammage Auditorium in Tempe, AZ years ago. I saw this tour as well (We Live Here). I regret missing the Imaginary Day tour. Very rare I don't listen to this band do something just about every day.

  • @RICHGREENNOW
    @RICHGREENNOW Před 10 lety

    Nothing short of pure brilliance. Nothing short of Mr. Metheny and Lyle Mays who created music.

  • @mnikita22
    @mnikita22 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My nourished my soul in a way can’t put in word ..

  • @davecollins3922
    @davecollins3922 Před 10 lety

    Whole different approach to guitar music for me in the 70s I feel so lucky to be able to have heard it and pass it on. Drink it in my friends.

  • @jjsafrica
    @jjsafrica Před 8 lety +1

    I love this song for years..!

  • @MindTheHeart
    @MindTheHeart Před 10 lety +7

    Out of words. Thanks for sharing!

  • @StGeoRUSH619
    @StGeoRUSH619 Před 12 lety +4

    Whenever I hear this beautiful piece of music, especially the beginning, I think eerie images of The Salem Massachusetts Witch Trials. Ironically, the first time I heard this was in a flawless performance at a Winter Colorguard International show. (used by the 1986 St. Anthony's Imperials from where?...Everett, Massachusetts) I absolutely love the time signature, the steady tension building throughout the song, and the full on crescendo release at the end...pure genius.

  • @MarineBugler
    @MarineBugler Před 14 lety +5

    Perhaps one of the best LIVE performances of REAL musicians that I have ever witnessed. Amazing musicianship throughout each section.
    (this is one of TWO postings of this video that I have seen, btw)
    The more Metheny we have around the internet, the better off the world would be. :)
    Thanks!

  • @robertoesquivelzeta
    @robertoesquivelzeta Před 2 lety +1

    Firs time I “see” live the two voices at the end. Very few pieces have the energy of First Circle! Really, this inspiration came from above! No less!

  • @user-re6nh8mo6y
    @user-re6nh8mo6y Před rokem +1

    This is amazing how it sounds so major in minor!!!! Unique composition so much happiness, sun and some pain the same time...

  • @KiiAudio
    @KiiAudio Před 6 měsíci

    The classical music of tomorrow…this will be played for generations to come ❤

  • @mauriciotamayo6254
    @mauriciotamayo6254 Před 9 lety +4

    Mark Ledford's voice is what I miss the most!

  • @Viginti_Tres
    @Viginti_Tres Před 11 lety +1

    I was born two years before this, and my dad made ​​me listen to this while I was inside of my mother :) (Last Train Home particularly)

  • @therover65
    @therover65 Před 9 lety +3

    My thoughts wander each time I listen to this...

  • @carterhorsley3180
    @carterhorsley3180 Před 10 lety

    This is Metheny's finest song, even better than "Are you going with me," which has Mays playing a harmonica sound with his right hand on a Korg while his left hand plays an Oberheim 8-voice and it has Pedro Arnaz singing his heart out. This one, however, is joyous and anthemic and makes one stand out and hug the entire audience as we all climb the mountain of sound. I played this at the end of a two-hour memorial for my mother, that's how much I love it....

  • @SidecrossDT
    @SidecrossDT Před 14 lety +1

    Genius at work

  • @arseniolupin5531
    @arseniolupin5531 Před 2 lety

    Grandissimo Lesly Mais. RIP, 🌹

  • @stevenschulz7710
    @stevenschulz7710 Před 11 měsíci

    It Ain't gettin' much Better than This right now 🥸

  • @gestaoinovacao5735
    @gestaoinovacao5735 Před 2 lety

    This was the best formation of the pat Metheny group. Lyle and Pat are the best musicians of all time

  • @DanSpomer
    @DanSpomer Před 7 měsíci +1

    Have two musicians ever trusted each other more than Marc Ledford and David Blamires? Watch closely.

  • @xaviercidpla3989
    @xaviercidpla3989 Před 7 lety

    It's an optimistic song, a song for celebrating the joy of living, the way Pat does

  • @Pierre-Leloup
    @Pierre-Leloup Před 11 lety

    Entendu pour la première fois, il y a plus de 20 ans, cette musique m'a bouleversé à jamais, tant de beauté, de pureté, d'honnêteté, et quelle inspiration ! Intemporelle merveille de chez merveille !

  • @eliasringquist
    @eliasringquist Před rokem

    This brings back memories to when I studied music in Los Angeles and spent a few days at home sick. This ran on repeat… hope filled the air

  • @rmueller66
    @rmueller66 Před 7 lety

    Two things: This is the quintessential jazz song!! Metheny plays the acoustic guitar with such ferocity in this song!!

  • @keikappa
    @keikappa Před 2 lety

    この年まで、来日ライブは必ず聞きに行ってたんですよね。ブルーノートも含めて。ブルーノートでの演奏後、はける際に握手してもらったのはいい思い出。ライル・メイズがなくなって残念至極。

  • @ollieadlingtonstokes
    @ollieadlingtonstokes Před 13 lety +1

    Just love this piano solo... Lyle Mays is the ultimate jazz pianist!

  • @4clicksnorth879
    @4clicksnorth879 Před 8 lety +4

    Brilliant Playing.

  • @UKZippy
    @UKZippy Před 10 lety +1

    Breathtakingly perfect and sublime!

  • @ejahello4223
    @ejahello4223 Před rokem

    One of my most favorite, favorite, favorite albums!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sevinatenine4444
    @sevinatenine4444 Před 3 lety +1

    THANKS

  • @thejohnirvineband
    @thejohnirvineband Před 7 lety +3

    No words, yet communicates so much. Wertico was always impressive in this band, great player.

  • @bassetband4184
    @bassetband4184 Před rokem

    Lyle Mays portentous. R.I.P.

  • @possumsnest
    @possumsnest Před 14 lety +1

    Takes me back 25 years - love this!!!!! Thanks so much for posting this - pure musical brilliance.

  • @Angelicalovessolur
    @Angelicalovessolur Před 14 lety +1

    PMG HEALS.......
    This music could help save our planet.. It speaks to man's truest nature...LOVE AND COMPASSION

  • @mariothepookster
    @mariothepookster Před 13 lety

    a monster of a tune, a monster of a group ... and a monster keyboard player ... Lyle Mays. i always loved this tune, especially Lyle Mays' solo on the cd recording. it was nice to see him tickling the ivories on this video. BRAVO!!!