Pat Metheny Group-here to stay-live in japan

[gbtayc]

Careful Pat you are entering Kenny G territory here.

[willschmidguitar]

@gbtayc Pat Metheny is not playing elevator music! Don't say that!

[gbtayc]

@willschmidguitar I didn't say that

Just that this is the genre of music Kenny G frequents. smooth jazz

I like this song and don't have a closed mind

[willschmidguitar]

@gbtayc Lol, I know you didn't say that. Kenny G is way to smooth, like elevator music. No doubt that Mr. G is talented, I just don't like his music that much. Besides, I consider this more fusion than smooth jazz.

[gbtayc]

@willschmidguitar

This is definately smooth jazz done right

I am not familiar enough with Kenny G's music to comment.

[eriteugram]

Lyle Mays,makes me cry every time I hear him...

[chanoci]

la mejor musica y para mi unos de los meores guitarristas es pat matheny

[mrjedidja]

@emeraldomusik Mahavishnu Orchestra is boring.

[emeraldomusik]

@mrjedidja ooooooh ! what a bitter revenge for me, now i had to pay my penalty, mercy, mercy

[mrjedidja]

@emeraldomusik no, im just trolling you. they are awesome. *green*

[mrjedidja]

@emeraldomusik but i love your response anyways. quite laid-back! (:

[2112x1Book2]

Life was so much simpler when i thought Metallica were gods...Sigh...

[musicNdrums]

i perfer george benson in his prime...

[Lamonta24]

great!!!!!!!!

[mrjedidja]

2:14-2:25 o_o

[janpetrasek0]

Lyle Mays at the very beggining unbeliavable phrasing, soooooooo sooooooo well played.....I am just crying

[netorockerg]

un poquito porno....

[MeltdownNuclear]

Talento Absoluto....

[JamaisMEC]

Wow...love the mellow scream of that Ibanez PM120 guitar!

[ukcoolat]

the chord progression in this is just absolutely mind blowing. absolutely wonderful music. thanks pat metheny...you make the world a nicer place.

[emeraldomusik]

boring

[fenderbender92]

@emeraldomusik Too bad your comment couldn't entertain us more.

[emeraldomusik]

@fenderbender92 ok. here is some comment:

Metheny is the absolute king...............of making faces to the public. He always wished he had 10% of the potential or imaginative power of Allan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin, the cool fluent phrasing of Pat Martino !, Barney Kessel, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, René Thomas or the GIGANTIC guitar skills of Shawn Lane, Tommy Emmanuel, Tuck Andress, the subtle refined sound of Ralph Towner or Philip Catherine. Go enjoy Pat's elevator music.

[fenderbender92]

@emeraldomusik The list of names you've drawled over is impressive. Wow! I'm absolutely over whelmed. Yes, while Pat will say he does wish to play like his heroes, the fact still stands that he expresses himself, regardless of how you lament his music. Somehow, I think you'd do better discussing baseball. You forgot to mention Wes Montgomery, you orangutan.

[emeraldomusik]

@fenderbender92 Pat Metheny must be very lucky to have a new advocate defending his fabric softener guitar style. Don't forget : orangutans don't like elevator music, it is too boring.

[fenderbender92]

@emeraldomusik I cannot be new, I was born in '92. You're a real scream. Leave me to my boring music.

[raphexe]

@emeraldomusik oh oh oh you sir are absolutely lame. i'm a fan of holdworth, mclaughlin, martino,, but still i'm blown away by pat. you can't compare those guys, they all play different jazz. and this tune is groovy and catchy as hell, and pat's phrases are so inspiring. he makes the guitar sings,

[fiverings37]

This is smooooth!!!

[MiroslavMalesevic]

I truly deeply hate sexy, romantic, r&b, fake, smooth jazz, but if this is "smooth jazz" then it must the best smooth jazz ever made.

[janpetrasek0]

@MiroslavMalesevic Oh noo this is not smooth jazz at all!!! Come on....

[XxboVodxX]

OH MY GOD! IT'S WALDO!!

JK, Metheny = Best jazz player ever

[emeraldomusik]

@XxboVodxX why ?

[strwy2hvn94]

it seems like in all the videos on youtube he barely uses this sig model.

[emittscool]

How can his tendons take it? I keep expecting his arms to erupt in fire!!

[ALLOFMYLOVE4U]

Crackers make the funniest faces playing music

[pretorious700]

@ALLOFMYLOVE4U Racists make the stupidest comments.

[headedsomewhere]

@ALLOFMYLOVE4U obviously you have never seen any of the blues Musicians. My mother loves them especially BB King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, etc and they make some helious looks, ck it out....Peace Lady L.

[12asyrja]

If god could play, he would play like Pat Metheny

[nimrodlev333]

The beginning really resembling Wes Montgomery "Bumpin' on sunrise"

0:22-1:18

[AnUnexplainable]

was I the only one who thought the thumbnail looked like Will Ferrell?

[sarcasticgrunt01]

8 people don't know what good music is.

[efzt]

@spastic_runt01 Maybe they do and you don't oh pontificator!

[sarcasticgrunt01]

@efzt You suck at trolling. Try again. ;-)

[tormolan]

Que extraordinario artista es Pat Matheney, lo escuché por primera vez a fines de los 80`s y fue una identificación instántanea con su estilo y sonido. Es el jazz contemporáneo que siempre soñé. Aquí en Perú, lamentablemente, no hay muchos cultores del jazz; son círculos casi privados, apenas unos cuantos en los pocos locales que tocan estoicamente jazz, sesión jazz; y por supuesto relegados solo al día lunes. Así, en uno de esos pequeños círculos intercambiamos esta maravillosa música con cd`s

[efzt]

@tormolan Entonces listen to some beaner music from Meehico if they don't have Jazz in Peru.

[sarcasticgrunt01]

@efzt Get a life.

[TheMarcos772]

que buenos fraseos! 

[Marseille5]

Surnatural sense of music !

[efzt]

@Merdeseille5 He frog we say supernatural. Learn le langue d'accord? :D

[sarcasticgrunt01]

@efzt Go away, child.

[efzt]

@Pontiffpompous I prefer Stern,Beck and Montgomery to Pat. Is that alright with you supreme arbitor of values? go listen to your Giant Steps reharms you Jazz snob wannabe! :D

[sarcasticgrunt01]

@efzt Jazz Snob? Yes. I am a HUGE Jazz Snob. Got a problem with that, troll? Wannabe? No. Not in the slighest degree, you fake elitist poseur. If anything, you're the wannabe. :-)

[Satellite114]

A fuss in the night, My favorite memorys gone by together.

[82768916]

Excellent!!!!!!!!

[dkendzior]

3:50 does anybody could explain this lick?

[fabekuso]

@dkendzior there are multiple videos about it on youtube. just search for "the pat metheny lick"

[caulinrocker1]

@dkendzior i cant tab it but i can explain it ... all it is is a series of pull-offs and after ever pull of he just plays a note on the string above ... evry note is within the pentatonic scale

[JOHNNYG99X]

@dkendzior i'd love to be able to but cant.. Pat from another planet !

[Servantofmusic23]

@dkendzior There are video tutorials on that specific jazz lick of pats online.

[BeachPresent]

Super

[alfacar54]

MY GOD> THIS IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION PAT AND LYLE ARE IN  GOD'S JAZZ BAND TRUE HEAVYWEIGHTS LOOK OUT MILES & COLTRANE PMG IS HALL OF FAME STUFF so may it secretly begin_________

[RickInRock84]

This is the proof of what i mean when i talk about RHYTHM !!!!

Pat, your guitar is still here to stay forever in my life !!!!!!!

[kmswesing]

メセニーもすごいがライル・メイズも無茶苦茶すごい。

[SaberMuslim]

Ohhhhh we arrrrrrre.......Herrre to Staaaayyyyyy!

[jblackrabbit]

Was at this concert in Kyoto, was so impressed with the dignified and appreciative Japanese audience while we two Gaijin sipped sake', hidden in our packs.

A fantastic musical trip we'll never forget.

br

[f3l18ipsk8erm]

this is the epitomy of relaxing

[jimmycole12]

Steve Rodby and Paul Wertico's new band - Marbin

[Ejamieson7654]

this song is SO pat metheny

[Fons0503]

i wish i had that hair

[arkadio01]

This is music, this is sensuality, this is passion, this is feeling..... just perfect!

[Magamiam]

Isn't he just fantastic, apart from being (still) too gorgeous ,) ,)

THANK YOU FOR HQ UPLOADING*******

Cordial greetings!

[JRBain7]

The Group has such a fantastic groove. This song is the perfect showcase of that.

[crewscaine1]

you should see how long lyle mays hair is now!

[manu1233397]

Ich höre ihn immer wider gern. Ein super Musiker, der mich schon 25 Jahre begleitet............

[dansmith0216]

what the hell do they say when they sing?

[fenderbender92]

@dansmith0216 Nothing. They're vocables.

[mikeroephonics]

@dansmith0216 PMG vocals are wordless, with some rare exceptions. In the case of this particular song, they are wordless. I like it this way because it removes any emotional baggage that is commonly tied to lyrics, which typically have some sort of agenda.

[JRBain7]

@mikeroephonics That's a nice way of looking at it. I hadn't considered it that way before. I definitely agree, though. I like words, so able to listen to music without the distraction of lyrics is a huge blessing to me. Much easier to relax to, as well. There are plenty of great songs that I find difficult to listen to because the lyrics are so incredibly cringeworthy.

[GerardoV2612]

@mikeroephonics Very nicely put, it is so true. =)

[09AMDBS]

@mikeroephonics Very well put. The voice is treated as another instrument with PMG. Very nice.

[HillbillyJ]

Pat's solo was AMAZING!!!

[MartaBtrp]

Cool!

[EnglishBayley]

Artists like Pat Metheny make you so thankful that, through whatever circumstances, his talent, dedication, and wonderful muscianship, have been allowed to develop, grow, and nurture throughout his career. He is in a very elite group.

[hipoc1]

GREAT SONG

[gabelogan56]

Pat and Craig Chaciquo the best

[bloosey1]

definitely good jazz. these guys are in the upper echelon.

[Dvareckas]

bravo!!!

[hobbobass]

better start practising...

[maidoodesu]

very nice !  です.

[germansolares]

Esta fue la primera cancion que conoci de Pat Metheny Group. Gran carta de presentacion!

[oscarvives1]

the best concert................

[germansolares]

@oscarvives1 At least the one that has better sound! yep

[MrGiantrucci]

Omg a legendary gineus

[MonsieurSteven]

that is a composition :)

[sstslide270out]

hell yea son....this is whats up.....i know you get alot of negatives for shit like this, but if you like steve kimock check out some of my covers i did they are very kimock metheney and garcia influenced...peace

[kontaktaldo]

vai mòòòoooooooooo

[paul44miles]

Wonderful song. Pat Metheny has got to be the best most proficient guitar player in the world. His game is perfect.

[dennoow]

Yeah, he really feels every note he plays!

[choreographedstrings]

yeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!!

[punfacebox]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssss­ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss­sssss

[cosiogalko]

Awesome, awesome, awesome !!! The only time you will see Pat playing this guitar. A dark walnut Ibanaz.

[pissinismartin]

duskboys02, we are waiting you to start shuting your mouth. any way, how are you?...

[norostereo]

i'd sell my soul for that phrasing

[jcheattai]

@norostereo ... XD!!!

[fenderbender92]

Who? Metheny? Are you serious? Do you have ears?

[ARoon1090]

for him to start playing? i obviously respect your opinion, but metheny has not only one of the most recognizable tone, but in my opinion one of the best. his phrasing is studied around the world by thousands of guitar players. millions of people wish that they could play 1/4 at the level that he is at. his lines move like no other

[mikeroephonics]

wat...lol

[Tisafuni]

Agree. This is not the best performance (neither the best contribution) of the PMG

[matiasluna]

@duskboy02 jajajajajajaj

[abranxfrut]

Pat Metheny es de lo mejor...si tuviera mi myspace lo pondria en la seccion de heroes

[Zoranowski]

Pat Metheny,just man and one of bigest jazz guitarists ever!!! Great man who has music soul!

[jimhofman]

SO NICEEEEEEEEE

[SadMemoriesGone4Ever]

Pat Metheny is the freakin man! heh. Why does he barely receive any air play? Shame in the mainstream and in common interests. G-d bless the uniquely good and well-meaning.

[lxolxo7]

@SadMemoriesGone4Ever Just in case somone out there doesn't know Pat is thee "S#!+"!!! My first experience with his music was way back around ''89 with "Still Life Talking". That album alone, blew my mind! I was immediately hooked! I've been buying Pat's musc ever since! Pat's jams have taken me trogh some rough spots! Many thanks for posting!!!!!!! Peeese!

[NothingAtAllXD]

@SadMemoriesGone4Ever Are you Jewish??

[ziemass]

that's great only his tone could be better

[lxolxo7]

What the heck are you talking about??? This jam is AMAZING!!!, and LIVE at that!!! Pat's guitar skills are amazing!!!! I've cried many a tiime listening to his music!

[PurplePlayer99]

tone down, reverb high, Idk I like it :D

[jhontemple]

genio

[antonellalotto]

"We live here"...It's a good way of life!!!

[BubbaFart]

Pat Metheny is a true guitar hero. Amazing playing...and amazing guitar face! LOL :-)

[emy1968]

lyle over the top!

[supermaques]

KENNY G 4 EVA

[eysikal]

lol. nice rage.

[pinkorpurple432]

@supermaques lololol

[persini]

groovy!!!!! awesome

[sarcasticgrunt01]

I was 12 years old when I went to this concert! And man, was it ever a total RUSH! Whew! To this day!

[samkeen]

I've no idea who you are, but you have my immediate respect :) what album's this from?

[sarcasticgrunt01]

Here to Stay is from the 1995 album 'We Live Here.' If you don't have it, I highly recommend getting it!

[EmersonMeyer33]

Just brilliant.

[poetess7]

Awesome! My mom would play this when I was a child...and I was smart enough to love it then and NOW!!!!

[fabienKLE]

SUPERB pat metheny since 1976 has invented new style fusion jazz...a master of improvisation,a master of composition

a great jazz group,modern jazz..so lyrique!!

a sound unique!

[yanyanyan009]

pintar ya

[koliberek3]

mmm..Pat Metheny Group!!!

[Fr3derick]

Awesome!!! THanks for posting:)

Grandma Mary

[UlarGila]

Bagus Sekali!

[Lisanab]

they are all hair and hands ,,,, I hope they live forever

[fanqueen]

@Lisanab Yeah!!!!!!

[germansolares]

@Lisanab FOREVER

[marduk345]

man this guy can play like a fucking god man, this is the shit cant wait to see him at the montreal jazz festival

[nastyx704]

Thanks 4 the post !

[Castle7000]

TOTALLY kicks ass!! As to be expected..Pat and Lyle once again prove that they are a mighty force to be reckoned with. Nice!!

[Ironhandjohn]

If Pat wants to dress like a French mime or Soviet SpetzNaz soldier with the stripes, then I guess it's his right!!!

Actually, Youtube has made me into a recent HUGE PMG fan... Keep it up!

[nastyx704]

Same here, Dude !

[morfoo]

acid thing

[omko73]

thanks youtube again !!

[augfive]

lol @ new shirt

[Fagleboo]

Yeah! though this is pretty extra slick even for them.

[lucacolantonio]

Fantastic.. Another level

[matiasluna]

no podes tocar asi culiado

[drmojo99]

pat's got a new guitar, now somebody please buy him a new shirt

[CloneTrooper74]

He doesnt even perform with that one any more He uses the PM-120 similar and same color as his older Gibson ES-175

[sid77777]

thanks for posting this.....its amazing music.

[cooleydpope]

greatest band of all times !!!

[Fagleboo]

Man this song is slick!

[sanbuichi3]

Thank you!

[liljonstown21]

what language? if english wat r they saying?

[sanbuichi3]

素晴らしい！！

[tikusyo]

this means "excellent!"

[defdeezy]

ie "subarashii"

[go10go4]

I don't know which is greater - the joy I get from listening to this group, or the joy I get watching them really enjoying making it. They genuinely seem to get kicks from their music. I'm also impressed by Pat's willingness to share the spotlight with others; he doesn't seem to have ego problems. In every interview I've ever seen, he seems like such a pleasant person. Class act.

[CloneTrooper74]

Is Mark Ledford the black guy? I have also had trouble identifying which one Ledford was and which one Blamires was

[go10go4]

Yes, Mark is black. David Blamires is on the left. Blamires ended up in Chicago and does composing and playing for commercials. Both these guys seem extremely talented. Not sure what Mark is doing now.

[CloneTrooper74]

Mark Ledford died of a heart attack in 2004

[panadam999]

mark is dead!

[tomgamble100]

is he playing in octaves? genius

[SpeedPic2782]

Negative, actually that is lyle maze on keyboards playing the same thing metheny is, just an octave lower!!

[hypersonic12]

*Lyle Mays

[erflaz]

Grande Pat,uno che e' miliardario e se lo merita centesimo su centesimo

[bryag1961]

Relax and go to another place with them...amazing

[vincenzopacio]

this is a perfect band

[churro2004]

Poetry in motion.  Terminally cool music.

[leomcculloch]

great chord sequence for the improv!!!

[claudioagmfilho]

we are from brasil and we love pat down here ... hes the greatest...oh and i cant forget his keyboard player laya mays

[awfulguitarplucker]

and i know that Pat played with a good bunch of south-american musicians, right?

[adrianohaim]

of course, because we all know, we have talented people all over the world, music has no color, no race and no discrimination, there is place for every style, everyone.

Oh,man I would love to be at this consert!! Genius! Marcal is a