..Quite simply the greatest piece of contemporary music ever created...that ending is like someone throwing an ice cold bucket of water over me!!....chills!!
I saw Pat perform this in LA in 89. I went back the next evening to hear it again. If this tune doesn't stir your soul, you must be dead and that would be a waste. It is such a wonderful masterpiece.
Fantastic, full love and sensible moments, take every good movie and put this music on it , or sport screens.... it works .... great song, timeless - . thx. ..
Pat Metheny carries on where MIles Davis and John Coltrane left off; exploring music. They have found new sounds; it's to bad there are so many stuck in OLD styles of jazz. I was in Anchorage a few years ago and there was jazz night at a club in downtown. It was great to hear the old jazz standards, but there was no desire to explore new sounds. I thought true jazz was a way to discover music with improvisation. Jazz musicians you may fail, but explore music with your own vision. We need it!
El genial Pat Metheny toca y arregla como los dioses. El jazz contemporáneo que todos esperamos. Mi tema preferido de él: Enf of the game, es una obra de arte
I haven't seen this since I was a little girl. I always thought my dad was a nut for listening to Pat Metheny but now as an adult I find myself listening to him all the time. Thanks for posting this, I will watch it over and over.
ESTE ES UN GENIO MODERNO...DE MIS FAVORITOS!!! DE PELOS !!! EL Y TODOS SUS MUSICOS, NCHE INSPIRACION MUSICAL COMO MUY POCOS...ESTA PIEZA EN ESPECIAL ES SOLO PARA LOCUAZES....FUERA DE LO ORDINARIO!!! MUY BIEN MI PAT!!! UFFFF....DE LUJO !!!!!!
I'm walking down the street in Santa Fe New Mexico minding my own business when I look up on the marquee of the old Lensic Theater and notice I had just missed two back to back concerts from the previous two nights. Leo Kottke then Pat Metheny. Man I was depressed. Went directly to a bar had ordered a scotch neat. It helped...but not much.
Again, agree with rkelly62. These guys are AMAZING and to be respected. Really like the vocals and liked this particular phase (touch of Brazilian jazz) of their music career. Saw them in Davis, CA (UCD) and UCB (Berkeley) Greek Theater. Epic. Genius. Totally 2kule4u. They own the jazz world...................
The reason he spends so much time in Europe, Japan and Brazil is because they actually understand and appreciate music, unlike American's who think Britney, Beyounce and Kanye actually have talent. We are the fast food nation in more ways than one!
This was another one of the tours I saw at Ravinia in Chicago, outdoors, summer night, lawn seats with friends from work. I made a gallon of blue margaritas. It was an AWESOME night.
meravigliosa : sembra la nascita di un fiume che scorga come uno zampillo da vette Himalayane e percorrendo valli e dirupi , scorre tra le pianure fino ad arrivare all'Oceano indiano
I think these guys sing this very well, staying perfectly in tune when you sing together as a single voice (most of the part) is not as easy as one may think, especially with all those long notes, but I personally like Pedro Aznar's voice and charisma more!
At last!! Pat came with the Trio to Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest this year. What a night!!! Out of this world, natural and soothing to the soul... Thanks and welcome back!!
He is great,but were he is off track is that he spends most of the time touring in europe and japan, great for them but crap for us? Not being Kool pat,remember charity starts at home!
"...of all of my favorite pat metheny group compositions, this one is definately in my top 3! i saw this same ensemble of musicians when they took this tour to the beacon theatre (n.y.c.) in '95...it was absolutely amazing to hear and see the group perform this particular composition live!...just unbelievable!!!!!!"
Personally I don't find it helpful to think about this piece in 11 (although I know some guys from our band do it - we played the big band arrangement, which is written alternating 12/8 10/8). The reason is, the underlying pulse is uneven (groups of 2 and 3 quavers), and this only works straightforwardly if you count in quavers too. I think it's harder to get used to than counting an even pulse of 17/4 or 19/4, say, but once you do get it in your head the (awesome) piece is surprisingly natural
I think Celestial terrestrial commuters on Birds of fire (Mahavishnu) is in 19/16 but the drums play obviously 4/4 + 3/16. This is less evident with the PMG and Wertico doesn't "phone" the time signature.
maybe its in 22, but 22 is not a prime number (hence is divisible (by 2)). So more basically, its really 11 (123 123 12345) with lots of variations, including some 4/4 passages. Anyway, 11 is crazy, but drummer Billy Cobham once wrote a tune in 17 which is even more crazy. His timing was inpecible, and like this song, delivered effortlessly.
THE COUNTING haha i have that beat down pat lol i have to march and play to that. then theres the alternating piano or guitar part that goes 123 12 123 12 12 123 123 12 12 haha
I agree NicoPastorius. There is a certain quality in Aznar's voice that melds so well with PMG. By the way, are you related to the best bassist of Weather Report, Jaco Pastorius?
I'd say that they're just diferent and not better than one. I think all the musicians who play and who has played in PMG they' re just GREAT to be invited to play with PMG. So all they're great musicians high level and with their own "tasty" and that's why PM is always changing the band. Greetings.
captainelsewhere, you are putting PM and Kenny G in the same catagory. You are not hearing what I'm hearing. When one listens to PM, it is as close to God as one can get without actually meeting their end. These are sublime compositions. Strong and well developed, far exceding the work of any jazz artist in any catagory. Sorry.
deffinitely. I just recently bought a pat metheny song book with tons of lead sheets. that hand clap intro is in 22/8 some of that music is ridiculously complicated
great song... its my favorite.. almost every pat song has something spiritual on it.. this song is powerful in that way.. he converts the notes in spiritual medicine without saying a word.. which I find unique, I'm lucky to live the same time as Pat and Lyle... I'm so proud my ears found Pat Metheny Group
I think this is the best song i never heard. I bought the Score for Big Band arranged by Bob Curnow: there is a continuous change of time 12/8 (3+2+3+2+2) and 10/8 (3+3+2+2). Great arrangement for a Great song. Thank you Pat!!
One of my favorite videos. Even in this song, Pat plays the guitar as if his life depended on it. What an inspiration to get better in my guitar playing!
I wrote a review of the second concert they performed down here in South FL. Their shows change my life. One thing I said is that I wish they'd play more music like this in church and I want to hear stuff like this in Heaven. I believe God smiles when HE hears this. I believe Mark Ledford is up there playing for God.
This song is even greater with Pedro Aznar at the vocals...just my 2cents.
kenestra1 1 week ago
O Boca Livre deixou a música muito mais bonita.
Gustavscs 1 month ago
I was here, Tokyo, Nakano-Sun Plaza hall.
Audience play handclap with band.
Pat said, this phenomenon is only in Japan.
NikHarnoncourt 1 month ago
bELLÍSIMA CANCIÓN
danihoraflor 5 months ago
This song takes you on a spectacular journey!
covinaman 6 months ago
..Quite simply the greatest piece of contemporary music ever created...that ending is like someone throwing an ice cold bucket of water over me!!....chills!!
peteryyz43 6 months ago
The song keeps you in heaven, but @ 6:45 PMG it takes you to a hold nother plato. This is truly music. Hands Down!!!!!
pzoe1 7 months ago
This song holds so much emotion and memories for me,there is so much to thank this man for. I just pray that i may hear this live one day.....
ultimateclotiluver 8 months ago
if only he could write lyrics, but the music is very lyrical at times in its own way...and he has written lyrics in the past...
EyMeng 8 months ago
I saw Pat perform this in LA in 89. I went back the next evening to hear it again. If this tune doesn't stir your soul, you must be dead and that would be a waste. It is such a wonderful masterpiece.
ozorchuck 9 months ago
Fantastic, full love and sensible moments, take every good movie and put this music on it , or sport screens.... it works .... great song, timeless - . thx. ..
pifu11 9 months ago
What is left to say? Metheny = Mozart.
packfaz79 9 months ago
Quite possibly the most spiritual song ever made.
thachillest1 11 months ago
Pat's music stirs the soul...everytime you experience it. Then , now or in the future.
njteech 1 year ago
se chopin fosse nato nel 20mo secolo,probabilmente suonerebbe la musica di pat metheny....
lorishaka67 1 year ago
Pat Metheny carries on where MIles Davis and John Coltrane left off; exploring music. They have found new sounds; it's to bad there are so many stuck in OLD styles of jazz. I was in Anchorage a few years ago and there was jazz night at a club in downtown. It was great to hear the old jazz standards, but there was no desire to explore new sounds. I thought true jazz was a way to discover music with improvisation. Jazz musicians you may fail, but explore music with your own vision. We need it!
yhenry77 1 year ago
grand piano solo! and yes, it does put me on a good mood as well!
augustusveinoglou 1 year ago
El genial Pat Metheny toca y arregla como los dioses. El jazz contemporáneo que todos esperamos. Mi tema preferido de él: Enf of the game, es una obra de arte
tormolan 1 year ago
Timeless musical energy.....
njteech 1 year ago
I haven't seen this since I was a little girl. I always thought my dad was a nut for listening to Pat Metheny but now as an adult I find myself listening to him all the time. Thanks for posting this, I will watch it over and over.
ReseCakes 1 year ago
Wow!!
signé Metheny
bandedefous99 1 year ago
You get it, Rambeou!
boblpage 1 year ago
What kind of man does take to write music like this and then to have Lile Mays playing with you...
"anthums" are not this powerful
Slythytove1 1 year ago
Fuck yes.
TheToxicity13 1 year ago
ESTE ES UN GENIO MODERNO...DE MIS FAVORITOS!!! DE PELOS !!! EL Y TODOS SUS MUSICOS, NCHE INSPIRACION MUSICAL COMO MUY POCOS...ESTA PIEZA EN ESPECIAL ES SOLO PARA LOCUAZES....FUERA DE LO ORDINARIO!!! MUY BIEN MI PAT!!! UFFFF....DE LUJO !!!!!!
aorexico2009 1 year ago
I always feel like I'm FLYING when I hear this!!
Srayliji 1 year ago
The best, the only one. For eternity
clistew0 1 year ago
I love this song.... always gets a STanding O. Except in Japan of course!
Lyle Mays really shines on this song.
BassKlef1 1 year ago
I love this song.... always gets a STanding O.
BassKlef1 1 year ago
I can tell you when you listen to this music, nothing else will matter at the time. I promise!
roeperk 1 year ago
holy shit.
chumbucket843 1 year ago
Pat is amazing....amazing....amazing....
Realitycleans 1 year ago
this is heavenly
pure bliss
juliekolker 1 year ago
I'm walking down the street in Santa Fe New Mexico minding my own business when I look up on the marquee of the old Lensic Theater and notice I had just missed two back to back concerts from the previous two nights. Leo Kottke then Pat Metheny. Man I was depressed. Went directly to a bar had ordered a scotch neat. It helped...but not much.
EnglishBayley 1 year ago 3
The greatest of them all!!!!
shlsaar 1 year ago
no es lo mismo sin Pedro Aznar, y es que canta muy bien
jani1109 1 year ago
Again, agree with rkelly62. These guys are AMAZING and to be respected. Really like the vocals and liked this particular phase (touch of Brazilian jazz) of their music career. Saw them in Davis, CA (UCD) and UCB (Berkeley) Greek Theater. Epic. Genius. Totally 2kule4u. They own the jazz world...................
JettPorkins 1 year ago
man i want that piano chord chart, thats some sweet jazz
futerblackbelt5 1 year ago
The reason he spends so much time in Europe, Japan and Brazil is because they actually understand and appreciate music, unlike American's who think Britney, Beyounce and Kanye actually have talent. We are the fast food nation in more ways than one!
This was another one of the tours I saw at Ravinia in Chicago, outdoors, summer night, lawn seats with friends from work. I made a gallon of blue margaritas. It was an AWESOME night.
rkelly62 2 years ago 2
meravigliosa : sembra la nascita di un fiume che scorga come uno zampillo da vette Himalayane e percorrendo valli e dirupi , scorre tra le pianure fino ad arrivare all'Oceano indiano
fossaalta 2 years ago
@fossaalta che bel commento
Uldebass 1 year ago
I think these guys sing this very well, staying perfectly in tune when you sing together as a single voice (most of the part) is not as easy as one may think, especially with all those long notes, but I personally like Pedro Aznar's voice and charisma more!
Nesh16041972 2 years ago
Gonna see him next week in Amsterdam, my first time!
Nesh16041972 2 years ago
At last!! Pat came with the Trio to Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest this year. What a night!!! Out of this world, natural and soothing to the soul... Thanks and welcome back!!
DJNandoMusic 2 years ago
He is great,but were he is off track is that he spends most of the time touring in europe and japan, great for them but crap for us? Not being Kool pat,remember charity starts at home!
intojazznyc 2 years ago
yes, its mostly in 22/8 (12/8 + 10/8). i personally find it easiest to count in 6/4 + 5/4.
scout10 2 years ago
In the dvd w/ this vid Pat explains this is in 3 and 2.
pavanatanaya 2 years ago
123,123,123,12,123,123,123,12
pavanatanaya 2 years ago
@pavanatanaya 123, 12, 123, 12, 12, 123, 123, 12, 12
spongey222 1 year ago
it´s 6/4 and 5/4, very good!
pablosaxo 2 years ago
If there is one great musician on this planet, his name is Pat Metheny...
Rambeou 2 years ago 16
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@Rambeou The greatest of them all!!!
shlsaar 1 year ago
@Rambeou If there were two, the second's name is Lyle Mays...
willschmidguitar 1 month ago
"...of all of my favorite pat metheny group compositions, this one is definately in my top 3! i saw this same ensemble of musicians when they took this tour to the beacon theatre (n.y.c.) in '95...it was absolutely amazing to hear and see the group perform this particular composition live!...just unbelievable!!!!!!"
Sabian22259 2 years ago
Personally I don't find it helpful to think about this piece in 11 (although I know some guys from our band do it - we played the big band arrangement, which is written alternating 12/8 10/8). The reason is, the underlying pulse is uneven (groups of 2 and 3 quavers), and this only works straightforwardly if you count in quavers too. I think it's harder to get used to than counting an even pulse of 17/4 or 19/4, say, but once you do get it in your head the (awesome) piece is surprisingly natural
alexanderjsummers 2 years ago
I think Cobhams tune now was in 19 (1234 1234 1234 1234 123). Check out the album "Crosswinds" or maybe "Total Eclipse".
RSlug789 2 years ago
I think Celestial terrestrial commuters on Birds of fire (Mahavishnu) is in 19/16 but the drums play obviously 4/4 + 3/16. This is less evident with the PMG and Wertico doesn't "phone" the time signature.
PhilAroundhits 2 years ago
maybe its in 22, but 22 is not a prime number (hence is divisible (by 2)). So more basically, its really 11 (123 123 12345) with lots of variations, including some 4/4 passages. Anyway, 11 is crazy, but drummer Billy Cobham once wrote a tune in 17 which is even more crazy. His timing was inpecible, and like this song, delivered effortlessly.
RSlug789 2 years ago
Layl`s hands amaze me always in this solo....:)
tomblaza 2 years ago
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A M A Z I N G !!!
clairedelune2008 2 years ago
it's technically written in 22. Is there any other song in the universe in that time?
Wicked awesome.
eliotschreiner 2 years ago
My favourite song by this band. Even though I can't dig it in the right beat... :P
TommyVF 2 years ago
Pretty sure it's 123 12 123 12 12, 123 123 12 12 for the intro.... i.e. a bar of 12/8 then a bar of 10/8.
Andy6310z 2 years ago
Isn't the counting 123456 12345 123456 12345.......? o.O
residentevil003 2 years ago
Believe so.
boiledrootbeer 2 years ago
7:50 is the definition of satisfaction
osnopi 2 years ago
Puts me in a great mood ... EVERY TIME! :)
MarineBugler 2 years ago 14
clapclap clap clapclap clap clap clapclap clapclap clap clap
LoveUTube4Music 2 years ago 4
simplesmente o maximo , inacreditavel os caras são bons demais.
antonovxxx 2 years ago
6.50 -> 7.25 is so beautifull - synth. "creshendo" sounds like a laughing angel getting back in paradise (:>).
GoodNewsFromStars 2 years ago 3
For some unknown reason, I always think of 'Middle Earth' and look for Orc's over my shoulder, when I hear this song...
One of my favorite versions of this song.
Bokonondawg 3 years ago
hahahaha thats hilarious
lukex1337 2 years ago
you know there are some people in the audience trying to clap along to the complex beat and totally fuck it up.
cptnbennett 3 years ago 2
even decent musicians can mess that beat up with ease...but you can't really complain about it if the fans are paying now can you?
Acolon77 3 years ago
+2 3 4 + + +2 3+ + +
THE COUNTING haha i have that beat down pat lol i have to march and play to that. then theres the alternating piano or guitar part that goes 123 12 123 12 12 123 123 12 12 haha
xxdkthxx 3 years ago
Pedro Azanar or Mark Ledofrd? I think they have amazing voices, i preffer mark he was amazing.
R.I.P Mark Ledford
musicoktracho 3 years ago
i saw this show when ''The First Circle" came out and Pedro Aznar kicked ass...that dude was absolutely amazing live! He was all over the stage!
drquinn2003 2 years ago
more precisely at 2:53 and 3/4 or so on the high note
RSlug789 3 years ago
It's called a blue note
mrnedi 3 years ago
did someone play a blooper at 2:54?
RSlug789 3 years ago
Yeah..sounds like it was in the piano...I don't know if it was a blooper, but if it was a dissonance in a jazz chord, it was too loud.
Acolon77 3 years ago
is that richard christy on drums?
Terrorizer89 3 years ago
Kenny G?
Hahaha
pipi333 3 years ago
I agree NicoPastorius. There is a certain quality in Aznar's voice that melds so well with PMG. By the way, are you related to the best bassist of Weather Report, Jaco Pastorius?
chapmancalvin 3 years ago
Jaja!! No i'm not, i wish!!! I'm just a bassist
NicoPastorius 3 years ago
Pedro Aznar is better than Mark Lefford
NicoPastorius 3 years ago
I'd say that they're just diferent and not better than one. I think all the musicians who play and who has played in PMG they' re just GREAT to be invited to play with PMG. So all they're great musicians high level and with their own "tasty" and that's why PM is always changing the band. Greetings.
pipi333 3 years ago 2
the more the merrier.
saxclar123 3 years ago
Fantastic!!
maicoz90 3 years ago 3
one more reason why I hate Kenny g. Awesome video!!
yellowdiva21 3 years ago 3
wow your sure are on a kenny g crusade....
mind if i join you haha
saxclar123 3 years ago
I don't Mind At all
yellowdiva21 3 years ago
This is not smooth jazz homie
toddsquad650 3 years ago 2
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smoooooooooooooth jazz. Sorry.
captainelsewhere 3 years ago
captainelsewhere, you are putting PM and Kenny G in the same catagory. You are not hearing what I'm hearing. When one listens to PM, it is as close to God as one can get without actually meeting their end. These are sublime compositions. Strong and well developed, far exceding the work of any jazz artist in any catagory. Sorry.
gtrs4life 3 years ago 4
very well said man, couldnt have said it better myself
saxclar123 3 years ago
Óne word: WAUW!!!
Nesh16041972 3 years ago
I'm so proud my ears found Pat Metheny Group [3]
juiaob 3 years ago
Forget the past twenty years, we are talking about one of the best musical pieces ever written
Tomdabananaman 3 years ago 4
FREakin' AWEsome! Radford University's Jazz band is recording this!!1! ps: I'm in it!
mariodmexican 4 years ago
A truly special piece of music, a psalm of sorts
toddsquad650 4 years ago
this song is nothing without pedro aznar...
leguimiur 4 years ago
I think it sounds great both ways. but I can appreciate your opinion of Aznar. Great musician.
MarineBugler 4 years ago
I'm playing this song in jazz band at school!
allforleyna80 4 years ago 4
Me too!
Wait Im in your jazz band :D
gibsonguy787 4 years ago
Are you guys doing this in a high school jazz band?
nordhill92 4 years ago
only if its a really watered down version. Thats a seriously tough chart
saxmannr 4 years ago
deffinitely. I just recently bought a pat metheny song book with tons of lead sheets. that hand clap intro is in 22/8 some of that music is ridiculously complicated
nordhill92 4 years ago
great song... its my favorite.. almost every pat song has something spiritual on it.. this song is powerful in that way.. he converts the notes in spiritual medicine without saying a word.. which I find unique, I'm lucky to live the same time as Pat and Lyle... I'm so proud my ears found Pat Metheny Group
sireggs 4 years ago 2
He is good
chriscoronel 4 years ago
fucking amazing i love this song.
ALEJANDRUMX 4 years ago
I think this is the best song i never heard. I bought the Score for Big Band arranged by Bob Curnow: there is a continuous change of time 12/8 (3+2+3+2+2) and 10/8 (3+3+2+2). Great arrangement for a Great song. Thank you Pat!!
FirstTrumpet 4 years ago 5
I bought this video after a PMG concert in Boca Raton, FL. Man was I smilin'. I love it!
Mark Ledford is missed by all. He was so talented, so gifted. God bless his wife Allie.
Emeraldjazzlady 4 years ago
By the way, this song is in 22/8 time
nohaygod 4 years ago
it is subdivided into 12/8 + 10/8 and further into (3+2+3+2+2)+(3+3+2+2). chyeah not being an ass btw =) just "spreading the know" haha
narb182 4 years ago
I just had multiple eargasms from this.
awwsnapson 4 years ago 3
that is too funny.
plutaris33 4 years ago
YESSSSS!!!
thezeppelin62 4 years ago
O WOW!
I'm a Metheny fan :-)
bobvanluijt 4 years ago 2
I love this live version! ^_^ I wish we have been playing like them one stage!
GeniusComposer 4 years ago
One of my favorite videos. Even in this song, Pat plays the guitar as if his life depended on it. What an inspiration to get better in my guitar playing!
rdspence 4 years ago
When i'm feel sad, I just have to think of this tune to feel well.
Thanks Lyle and Pat !
namco99 4 years ago 3
I swear these guys are having a cuppa with God when they play this! It's insanely out of this realm...
croon4u 4 years ago 3
I wrote a review of the second concert they performed down here in South FL. Their shows change my life. One thing I said is that I wish they'd play more music like this in church and I want to hear stuff like this in Heaven. I believe God smiles when HE hears this. I believe Mark Ledford is up there playing for God.
Emeraldjazzlady 4 years ago
I love this performance.....
LordTeufel 4 years ago
good!
AllissonNoku 4 years ago