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So incredibly lush and gorgeous and the essence of Lyle Mays. I've been trying for over two years now to accept that there'll never again be new music from Lyle Mays.

Lyle Mays had such a great diversity of touch, styles, creativity, creating beauty into the same piece of music from a different perspective every time his fingers touched the notes. Lyle will be missed by many.....many thanks Lyle for reminding us of so much beauty...

Lyles music was, .. I can say .. the most strong influence to my life , music and own piano-playing.. He even inspired me to buy me a disklavier. How *wonderful* sensitive is this piece of most beautiful music here right now.. It could be indeed .. from Lyle himself.. and brought some tears to my eyes.. :.) I hope, we all admirers will meet him again in heaven ..

I was lucky enough to have met Lyle. In a very short time it was easy to see what a big heart he had. He would have loved this .

Hello from Kansas City, Missouri Andre. Outstanding Tribute to Lyle Mays. Absolutely Outstanding. I'm thinking how even more emotional MAYSWAYS would be with a wordless vocal by Pedro Aznar. Thank you for this beautiful tribute Andre. Thanks.

What a beautiful and moving tribute. It brought tears to my eyes 💕. RIP Lyle Mays 🙏🏽.

It is not a small thing: for a wonderful short moment, it is Lyle back again.

Lyle Mays has been a part of my life and creative journey from the very first moment I discovered the PMG as a young man growing up in London,England. his deeply sensitive & emotional playing has helped me through good times and bad, also it has been an inspiration for me as a filmmaker.. Lyle paints the most beautiful pictures with his plying and I will be forever greatful to him for his incredible gift that he left the world... he will always live on..!!

I had the most amazing privilege to have met such a virtuoso and humane indidual while I was an exchange foreign student at UWEC.... Approached him while he sat on the grass with holes in his blue jeans and asked him if he would be willing to do some arrangements for some of my composicions...In a matter of seconds he took me to one of the piano studios located within the music department and he created an incredible result....By the following Saturday he had ensambled an entire band and helped me to produce 4 recordings..... When I learned of his passing I immediately run to my basement and spent hours searching for his works...music arrangements for each instrument and I finally found them."..'72 arrangements by Lyle Mays...".......engraved in pencil...... Forever grateful 🙏 Victor Arellano

Lyle Mays mastered several kinds of stiles, including brazillian Samba & Chorinho (the previous after which he named one of his songs). Nothing more suitable than a brazillian composer honors him with a beautiful touching song that really remind us a lot of Mays. Thank you, André!

Lyle Mays, genius composer, arranger, writer, pool player and pianist. Ace mathematician. Thanks for honoring him with this video performance. Lovely rendition.

Bravissimo, thank you for keeping memory of our beloved Lyle alive, very emotional as if he was in front of me. I am grateful to everyone from all over the world who are still living his memory. It has been 35 years since I have seen him and The one and only PMG in Istanbul. RIP Lyle and Nana .you will never be forgotten.

Absolutely beautiful. He's mastered the Mays vocabulary and Grammar.

Beautiful work! I think Lyle would be surprised by the amount of people who deeply admired him...

I'm redoing this because I hit a wrong button. My friend, you need to contact Pat and ask if he would do one more concert in memory of Lyle. You can do it. You are proving it here. People would be behind you and want to see this. Just one last time. Please consider it. I'm sure Pat would be flattered. I would be there to see it. I promise you.

For a moment, Lyle is back again. For years i've wait for a new job or New album with Pat, and now he's gone. But i think he's close of us again in this tribute. Close to Home.

Although it's been several months I still mourn at Lyle's passing. I can honestly say that whenever I hear his music I'm taken to a heavenly place where my spirit is touched and emotions fill my heart. For a moment I'm uplifted and the madness of life is quelled. Thank you posting for this and sharing your talents.

Music is the key that can unlock one's inner feeling(s) that reside in some cases, dormant in our souls till that combination of melodic genius meets the refined precision of a master such as Lyle. He has the ability to reach deep into our souls, and touch parts hitherto unknown. It's an awakening of spirit to be sure, what we choose to do with this gift of course is up to us. Appreciate, share, marvel at his use of time and space, how he shapes the very essence of each thought, and can transfer his gift to everyone. Some of us are more fortunate than others, when we can connect with him on a different plain, where he bridges that gulf of time and space, it is a true connection, that we are powerless to control, we revel in every moment, the cadence, the tenor, the timbre of each note can take us to another dimension. My heart and soul become one during this embrace, and the feeling is one of pure delight. Thank you Lyle, when you gear up, there truly is a disturbance in the force, and it is heavenly, sublime. Rest In Peace in God's grace, my friend, you are truly missed. Andre, thank you for sharing your gift with us, you are truly a wonderful soul. May god bless you always....

Andre, You’ve filled the gap left in my soul by Lyles passing God truly gifted you Thank you for continuing to hold the torch of pure genius Thank you,!! !

Non poteva essere fatto un regalo migliore ad un grande artista come Lyle Mays....Complimenti per la ricca armonia espressa nella sua sublime interpretazione Mr Andrè Mehmari....cordiali saluti.

I was one of the first to listen to André's composition dedicated to Lyle. It is a beautifully crafted and masterfully played song that certainly reflects much of the gamut of Mays and his inner works. It takes a great musician to emulate a great musician. André has succeeded and created the magic.

In this tribute the soul of Lyle Mays shines again, his melodies were these, now only memories and emotions that few can give. Thank you for remembering it like this. R.I.P.

Oh God, André ... What have you done to us? I am speechless. I KNOW Lyle is smiling broadly ... You have crafted this jewel that speaks volumes about him. Your mastery and your sensitivity are seared into it. Indelibly and majestically.

To think that Lyle Mays has vanished from our world on earth overwhelms my spirit and heart by a huge and infinite sadness, I only yesterday learnt this unbelievable news due to this time stopped and locked down on the entire world by this damned pandemic. How could it be possible ? that a musician like Lyle Mays disappears due to a bad disease, so gently, so discretely, joining the night of times for eternity. That man who created so marvelous musics and compositions, first with Pat Metheny Group and then by himself. Lyle had an incredible pianist touch, moving and sensitive, that made an incomparable enlightening of the PMG creations all over the world, with so nice lyricism, the sense of melodies, subtle rhythms and fluent harmonies all through the keyboard, impressionist and impressive as influenced by French composers like Debussy, Ravel, Fauré...So many solos that bring you at the edge of life through deep emotions...Thank you Mr Mehmari, this is so perfect to listen to you playing on that wonderful piano with such beautiful sound, with a so nice tribute to Lyle, whereas your composition allows to make Lyle living again among us, Thank you so much for his memory on behalf of all musicians and keyboard players ;-)

Very nice composition. Reminds me of Lyle. One of the truly greats in my lifetime.

I have come to listen this masterpiece about 100 plus time and every time I get goosebumps all over my body. Incredible Andre, you have done it. I am sure that Lyle listens to this wherever he is and smiles, and for sure he is saying: "Nice to know that I left an impression"

Such a gifted musician, who felt there was no place for him at the end of his life( as per interview). Too much technology not enough heart.....I hope he is in a place where he is free to be who he really is.....RIP

I don't know that I've been able to fully mourn the passing of Lyle until I watched this video. Andre, you hit all the right notes. The little piece of 'Close to Home' at 3:45 did me in. Thank you for sharing your love and inspiration for Lyle with the world here on KZfaq!

...sounds and melodies that instill emotions, memories, elegance, hope, thanks for your magnificent notes that describe the uniqueness of the genius of Lyle Mays and celebrate your enormous talent and sensitivity.

Feel Lyle is right here. Miss his being, but YOU, amazing

Absolutely wonderful - thankyou so much. He touched the hearts of so many - your tribute is wonderful, it brings tears to my eyes - he would approve :-)

This is a masterpiece! Beautiful memorie of Lyle!! I have listen so many times and always enjoy it! Thank you André Mehmari!!

Lyle Mays in my mind, in my music ... forever, from Poland

Every time I listen to this, my eyes leak. Thank you.

Lyle is playing through you...

if i could i would put 100000 likes !! so beautiful !!!

ANDRE MEHMARI IN MEMORIAM TO LYLE MAYS. THANK U . U PLAYED THIS PIECE OF MUSIC EXCEPTIONALLY. LYLE MAYS U HAVE LEFT US WITH A LEGACY OF YOUR EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC. WE R ALL BLESSED 4 HAVING HEARD.MAY U REST PEACEFULLY ! MAY THE SUN SHINE UPON YOUR FACE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD 4 ALL ETERNITY !

Querido Andre, voce traduziu tão bem todo o AMOR que o Lyle sempre colocou em sua música...Obrigado pelo seu talento, e pela LINDA homenagem ao Lyle Mays!!!

A beautiful tribute to a wonderful unique pianist of our of time and into the future thank you for posting...RIP. MR L Mays

Thank you so much André for this beautiful piece. I am so happy to see that we still have great musicians like you in this world who are able to get inspiration from others through their own prism. We all miss Lyle Mays and thanks to this song we can enjoy his music again. Very good job André! Hope you will play with Pat someday. You are a very talented musician and I am sure one of the best of your generation with a unique musical identity.

What a wonderful tribute to Lyle. Much appreciation to Mr. Mehmari for this composition titled 'Maysways', which when combined with 'Close to Home', brings back memories of Rachmaninoff' 18th variation from 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 4'.

This has the Lyle's Spirit

What a great tribute. It really sounds like Lyle Mays.

Quina delicadesa en les teves paraules musicades; talment és com si el Lyle ens parlés. Moltes gràcies per ressuscitar per uns instants la màgia del mestre. Un homenatge exquisit. DEP Lyle🙏✨.

Lyle Mays a gift to the world. Close To Home.

Thanks, a lot of beautiful sounds. It is like I can hear Mays voices. 3:46～、 Mars....

WOW! Speechless!!! One of the best Tribute!

Outstanding and beautiful Andre. Thank you. Rest in Peace Lyle.

I have never heard anyone actually evoke the feeling of Lyle before. This is the first. The way you took a few pieces by Lyle and made it into something new reminds me of what Lyle did with Pat's material. You understand Lyle more than any other musician I've heard. And what you made is a most wonderful work in itself. Thank you.

Lyle mays hubiese disfrutado de este tema musical , esencialmente es como si el mismo quien lo compuso 😊lo disfrute y mucho

Gorgeous tribute to Lyle, @André Mehmari! I have really enjoyed your arrangement here of Lyle's work in general, and more specifically "Close to Home" in this piece. ☮❤

Beautiful tribute -- spooky, you channeled Lyle -- my favorite pianist / keyboardist of all time. The sense of dramatic melody and passion, and the soundscapes -- ph the soundscapes. Awesome.

Only 600 peole liked this video? Well, at least I'm one of them. I can't thank you enough for this music!!!!!!!! God bless you, Andre!

Deus do ceu.... Grande André, beleza total e conocimento do Lyle Mays estilo, grande homenagem... Muito obrigado querido André.

I Like you. Your love of all those beautiful textures. For me, that synthesis of Pat's unique approach to improv and tireless experimentation of sound and color and Lyle's deep orchestral sensibilities, gave us the most glorious music of the last thirty years.

Quando o Lyle Mays morreu, me senti orfão. Orfão musical, digamos assim. Hoje eu vi em seu vídeo que ele (Lyle) vive em cada um de nós que o admirávamos. Você conseguiu captar e repassar para o piano, de uma maneira tão particular, uma coisa tão original que era, e é, a arte do Lyle Mays. "Close to Home" nunca esteve tão perto. Obrigado.

I can feel the Lyle soul, wow

It is a real tribute to Lyle Mays! Thank you so much

Sublime, this is a joy to listen to and a wonderful tribute. Truly magnificent.

Grandioso Mehmari, hai fatto un grande dono alla memoria di Lyle.

This piece captures the magic of Lyle and the PMG in their full glory. Obrigado André!

I close my eyes and I feel goosebumps ... it's like taking a dip in the past, and savoring moments that will never come back ... Thanks Lyle ..., thanks Andrè..👍👏👏

Emocionante..lindo demais ..e o mais importante ..técnica emoção e consistência harmônica líricas..demais 👏👏👏..

Bill, Lyle, Russell, Keith, and add Andre Mehmari to my list of piano heroes....and this is the best sounding piano recording I've heard in a long time.

Have listened to it a thousand times, amazing, I simply love it and hope Lyle is able to listen to it, too.

My heart cry, and the memory fly..

incredible, miss Lyle Mays RIP

André Mehmari, cara que sensibilidade, sempre quis saber o que o mestre Lyle estava pensando e tentando nos dizer em seus arranjos e sua obra. Você conseguiu beber dessa fonte, fico feliz e se fecho os olhos sinto como se o próprio Lyle estivesse executando sua composição, tamanha sua identificação com ele e com a escolha harmônica que voce criou. Também não sabia que eras brasileira, o que me enche de muito orgulho, pois aos 66 anos resolvi, com muito esforço estudar teclado por influencia de nosso mestre querido. Vejo que a obra do Pat se manteve por causa de sua generosidade de entrega a musica. Gratidão, gratidão, gratidão por sua homenagem, pena que nessa vida não conseguirei aprender e tocar sua musica. Rsrrsrs, Forte abraço , Saúde e muita paz;

I remember lyle.I miss you.

This is incredibly beautiful. I can feel Lyle smiling at this. Thank you for honoring him and sharing your outstanding work.

En ma qualité de musicien professionnel, je peux dire que jamais depuis 30 ans que j'écoute Lyle Mays, je n'ai entendu une composition originale rendre hommage à un artiste avec une telle justesse. Les fans de Lyle ne peuvent s'y méprendre. La qualité de l'écriture ici est incroyable. On ferme les yeux et on écoute Lyle jouer littéralement à travers vous. Pour avoir passé des années à "chiner" les talents à travers la planète, je peux dire qu'un tel mimétisme est rarissime, probablement unique. Je rends grâce à votre sensibilité, à votre oreille, à votre manifeste envie de les partager. C'est là que toute mon admiration pour l'être humain s'exprime. Bravo André. C'est époustouflant.

André, você é um orgulho para nós brasileiros. Obrigada por sua música. ❤

Imagine the theme in duo with bill frisell and a binary low tempo pattern with alejandro acuña... And marc johnson. André, really nice synths. Master. The Close To Home finish... ❤️

Está canção prova que a simplicidade também pode ser veículo da beleza. Letra necessária diante de tanta angústia que nos rodeia. Louvar o AMOR, em qualquer de circunstância é fundamental. Parabéns aos autores e intérprete.

A gorgeous and fitting tribute.

Great composition! All the spitit of the Lyle Mays music is in that piece! Thank you so much!

Thank you Andrè. I m sure Lyle would approve as everyone here has. Rip Lyle your spirit and your music will be with us forever.

Wonderful tribute to a wonderful musician. Miss you Lyle!!

Awesome tribute to a fantastic pianist and composer, bravo! Rip Dear Lyle! ♥️

A criação dos mesmos espaços imensos, de Luz e Esperança, que o Lyle descrevia- Lindo, André.

Can you make a version of this that never ends? This may be the song that finally allows me to grieve Lyle's passing. xo

One year ago today we lost one of the greatest. You have reminded us of Lyle Mays and his musical essence. Well done.

Magnificent. Simply magnificent! Definitely worthy of Lyle. Well done sir.

Beautiful composition with all the Lyle's musical vocabulary.. Amazingly talented. Lyle would appreciate this..

Outstanding work. Ty. Lyle would've enjoyed this.

Thank you so much. This captures the inspiring and redemptive spirit of his music. He shall be missed.

As a tremendous fan of Lyle Mays from the Caribbean, I often wondered what my admiration would mean to him while he was alive and I often imagined how he would react. Yet such is the nature of consciousness and reality that he never knew me, nor I him. What a gift music is to connect us spiritually! Thanks Andre for your ode to Lyle, recreating his language, syntax and creative disposition. I felt as if I met him yet again. Cheers!

Thanks, a fine homage to Mr. Mays!

This is the first song that plays after 30 minutes of silent meditation. Always surprising me with its beauty. A reentry into heaven. Thank You.

Incredible! Beautiful! Actually on par with the Maestro! A Thousand Thanks!

Whaw! What a great piece !!!! A true tribute to this great musician! Lyle will always be my favorite piano keyboardist!!! We miss him so much!

Beautiful, thanks for posting. Lyle was one of the greatest of his generation, or any generation for that matter. May he rest in peace.

André, that is simply beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing Lyle back into our lives.

È la cosa piú bella che ho ascoltato da quando é morto Lyle....

Thank you so much for your beautiful piece. It’s so obvious that Lyle’s music touched so many of us from the beautiful comments left here. I had the privilege to see him play many times with the Metheny group and I can only say each time changed me. I don’t think another musician has had or will ever have such an effect. It’s true he was a genius and yet had the ability to connect with so many through his music. Thank you Lyle and thank you for sharing your beautiful musical tribute.

all the Lyle Mays sounds in this track, its magic.....really love it, congrats

Luminous spirit Thank u infinitely for this true inspiration from Lyle Mays Bless from Yony & Christel from Mauritius Island 🎶🌿☀️🇲🇺

OBRIGADO! Oh yes, what an uplifting piece. A beautiful composition with the timbres, feeling and mood of Lyle; and a direct nod to 'Close to Home'. Excellent Andre Mehmari ! Thank you so much for keeping the essence of Lyle alive. Do some more pieces - we need someone like you to give us sustenance! OBRIGADO!

Es maravilloso como Lyle Mays vuelve a estar con nosotros por unos minutos de la forma mas auténtica, a través de tus manos, es todo un privilegio..... Aunque, por supuesto, Lyle Mays, siempre estuvo, está y estará con nosotros. Un genio, con ese derroche de creatividad, sensibilidad y talento, nunca pasará, por muchos años que pasen, tal como Mozart, Chopin....etc.etc....en su día.