Rare to see such an artist playing with that much of a feeling, being that open to music and feelings, and not being afraid to share all that. Awesomeness.
Amazing. There are no bum notes here. He is pushing the boundaries of what a human being with eight fingers and two thumbs can actually achieve musically. This is really musically mind boggling for me. Since I was first introduced to the music of Pat Metheny way back in 1982, his music has changed my life. Together with Lyle Mays, I learned new and amazing musical creations. I continue to listen every day to Pat’s music. It inspires me and fills me with feelings I just can’t describe. The fact that he continues to perform live is also crazy. Will he be like Les Paul I wonder?
I just love this version of these great pieces. Clear, crisp, poignant, tender, lilting, I can't say enough about this music except that I am profoundly grateful for the posting here on RU-vid for us all to share. Thank You so much for posting!
I had the greatest privilage of meeting Pat Metheny this year at the Detroit Jazz festival. He was getting swamped with crowds and crowds of people! Me and a friend of mine actually caught him coming into his hotel just as we were leaving. He actually stayed and talked to us! He is the most sweetest man! He was so kind to autograph a book of mine, and take a picture with me. I showed my mother the picture with me and Pat. She thought he was a bum! He's casual and cool..and he rocks at it.
Memories, oh such memories! These songs mean so much to me, you are truly amazing guitarist, made me cry just thinking back on the life I had. Thank you Pat Metheny
What is bizarre is that at times I hear some poll about the most influential guitarists ever and they say Jimi Hendrix, Edde VanHalen, etc...but never mention Pat.
One of the most beautiful solo guitar pieces I have ever heard. Pat's musical consciousness is fully baked and he worked hard to develop it and it shows and the combination of depth while staying pretty is very special.LOVE IT Pat and you are a good example of what hard work and real study of music and guitar can produce.( and natural talent but your hard work when you were young and your constant learning shines like a planet) I love the different ideas and sections that still tie in but keep expanding like the universe.The song reminds me of a flower blooming.
I used to be in charge of computer operations for Playback. We distributed these films to schools all across the country. Fun job. Thanks so much for your beautiful music. -Sue Kenen
at the end he seemed to have tears in his eyes like he really had connected with something. Did anyone else see that right at the end when he looks up to acknowledge the crowd. Man, this guy is amazing.
Some of you critics might not be realizing that this performance is a medley of several popular PM tunes from his first two decades. Every fan in the audience knows these standards by heart. Pat's performance plays with listeners' expectations. He adds quick improvs and digressions, makes cool transitions and uses the blues/jazz tradition of moving his time ahead and behind the beat. In the flamenco tradition, that may be sloppy, but in jazz, it's groove & style and personal statement.
Love this mans style and sensitivety to his guitar playing ... A great muscian & this piece makes me grab for my guitar. Thankyou for posting DAve from Calgary
Ive been listening to Pat Metheny for around 35years, my first album was the double vinyl live album "Travels" with a host of players including Lyle Mays & Danny Gottlieb, I was just 17 when i made the purchase. It has material that will bring you way down as well as material that will lift ones spirits to a much higher place never experienced before. Every one of Pats albums is of such high quality not to mention musically mature which is why i have every single album Pat has made, and im not a guitarist, Im a Pro Drummer. Next up would be the album "Secret Story" that album is quite literally from start to finish orgasmic. If your a serious, I mean, a real serious guitarist then you will know that all the worlds most amazing giutar players all listen to Pat Metheny & Allen Holdsworth.
Thanks for the reply Pat. We obviously have great taste in music that requires sensetivity, emotion & understanding, not to mention a great set of ears in which to enjoy all of the above. Safe Travels Pat, Jonathan.
+Jonathan Harrington Me too! Defining moment in my life was sitting on the windowsill at the beginning of summer and had just had my last ever day at school listening to 'Travels' ready to go out into the big wide world.
I walked into a Warehouse Record store in 1979 to the opening riff of New Chautauqua. The rest is history - I've been hooked ever since. I've had the great fortune to travel throughout the world and each Metheny song takes me back to another place and time. I hope I die before Pat stops playing. Seriously, don't really know how I'd go on in a Methenyless universe.
I agree about "Secret Story". I was fortunate enough to make it to Boston to see him do the entire album beginning to end. I also love the "Letter From Home" work. I still don't and ever will 'get' the "Zero Tolerance for Silence". I think he was in a bad mood that day.
Not only is Pat Metheny an icon in music, but also an icon in love and appreciation. Every time I hear his music, my days get better, and I feel the need to be nicer and more appreciative to people around me.
We are lucky to listen to someone as talented as Pat is.His music will live on long after we are gone we can have the luxury of knowing he lived in our life time.
+James McKellar Well Lyle Mays more. Well the both Pat and Lyle together. I find it funny how everyone credits only Pat simply because he was the leader of his group. This does not mean that he was the only one composing.
Beautiful player with songs that tell a story of love, pain, vision, peace. I have loved him for well over twenty years, he is one of my most favorite musicians. Thank you for sharing.
It must have been in the mid to late '80s that I recorded "Phase Dance" off the radio in Santa Fe. Beautiful. At the time, I had no idea who the muscian(s) was/were. Anyway, for the next two decades I'd come back to Phase Dance and was heartbroken that I could probably never find the musician and the album. Same for "September 15." I remember buying one of Pat's albums in the late 1980s and voila, there was "Sept. 15" then last year I discovered the artist behind "Phase Dance." God is good.
uneedtherapy42 I agree with you!!! I saw him in concert... I dragged my 15 and 12 year old daughters with me.... I got so choked up.... I was in heaven and to be honest my kids didn’t complain one bit....
To Rodr2 (1week ago), The first is called Phase Dance, from the 1978 release "Pat Metheny Group", and it's still the greatest thing to hear live - so much room for innovation in this medley - please note the list of song titles when the video opens, and you'll find each song played separately here on utube - well worth the search!!!! Seen him live over 30 years from Hunt's in Burl;ington Vt to Red Rocks here in Colorado!! See himlive if you can.
It's like I'm trapped in an elevator but I've had lunch and a coffee so I'm feel pretty cool. Have my thoughts together and I'm not panicking. The door opens eventually and I stroll to the restroom for the best shit I've ever had.
I'm 52 yrs old, I found Pat Metheny on I-T"unes looking for new age stuff and fell head over when I heard him play with his "GROUP". Pat your the best at what you do man. Keep on keepin on. DS in California.....
unbelievably fluid and gorgeous-almost like a jazz madrigal the way he moves the chords around on the bottom strings. I think I will learn this note for note-see you in 3-4 years.
I listen to pat since i was on my mother´s womb, now 23 years after I play along his music and im truly happy, his music always bring happyness to people, thats truly a gift he gave to the world
fantastico, pat metheny- en mexico se te quiere vuelve pronto, gracias por todas tus piezas y discos como offramp-new chautaqua-bright size life- trio live- y loos muchos videos como el jazz baltica y este conciertazo!!!
Muito bom, muito bom mesmo... Ouço Pat Metheny desde 1978, quando ganhei uma fita k7 com April Joy e outras... do outro lado, nada mais, nada menos que John Klemmer... e Wheather Report... Gastei de tanto ouvir. Mas hoje temos acesso a muito mais e não me canso... A cada vez que ouço uma canção com PM espero por uma surpresa. Vale a pena. Demais!
I hear everything in this. A young boy taking music lessons. An afraid teenager who doesn't fit in. A genius who conquers all fears, in the end. He grows an afro and says "The WORLD is going to listen to me." Listen to my fears, my rejection, my curiosity, my love for God's amazing creations, my honesty, and tender heart. This song is amazing in every sense. It captures every emotion we feel. Pain, love, innocence, appreciation, arrival, and overcoming. Thanks, Pat. I feel it bro.
The first time I heard this live it literally made my head spin as it brought back one memory of my life after another. Pat is the best and "every day, I thank" him...
What I like about this clip is that it shows the immense passion of Mr. Metheny and his eternal love for music. I also like the way its filmed, very helpful for guitarists...
Beyond epic. Have been lucky enough to see Pat and Lyle back in the day 4 times. No other concerts I have been to have come even close in transporting your soul to a place that transcends space and time. Lyle, may he rest in great peace. I would travel the world to hear Pat play these classics one more time. I am sure a tidal wave of other fans would do the same.
Why with Metheny songs are you able to remember what you were doing the first time your ears were blessed to hear the first note played. He is a gift to all of us that have a sincere appreciation for music. He makes passionate love to his instrument while earnestly pleasing his listeners. Thank you.
DUDE! IM 16 TOO! and i love him. we have similar music taste! and i prefer this sort of music compared to the heavier ones. i dont detest them but i prefer this one!
