I remember being a teenager back in 1993 or so, sitting in my dad’s Toyota Corolla and hearing this song for the first time. I asked him who it was because it completely captured me and I had never heard anything like it. I was knee deep into Metallica, Tool, and the early grunge movement at the time, but this song really spoke to me. I asked my dad to make a copy of the Secret Story album for me, and I used to listen to it all the time. Later I would purchase a copy of my own and get into Pat Metheny and his various projects. My dad didn’t always keep up with new releases, so it got to a point where I was sharing new Metheny material to him. It was just one of several bonding moments we had over the years. I lost my dad to a long and brave battle with cancer a few days ago. I almost immediately thought of this song, and I was afraid it would be painful to listen to. It isn’t. It’s a wonderful reminder of the relationship I had with my dad. I am left with no regrets, just blessed with beautiful memories.

One of the most monumental and accomplished piece of music ever composed by Pat Metheny. A true masterpiece. I have been a fan since the mid 80s and can't get tired of his amazing music, not to mention Lyle Mays.

I can't explain it, but for whatever reason this piece touches me emotionally and deeply. I find it very moving. Pat, you are a master!

Sitting here listening to this, and experiencing tears and confusion not sure if they are from Joy or from pain but oh my God this music is real

When I first heard this song I cried for no reason. It was touching a point in my soul where no one had ever dared to do. I think Pat Metheny has a divine splinter in his heart. Only those who own it can speak to music in this way. I can only be infinitely grateful to this song, the only one that can express what my soul feels. For many years I have decided that this song will become the theme song of my departure. On the day of my funeral, I want it to be played throughout the church. I think it's the best way to make all my friends and acquaintances understand what was the meaning of my true essence. Every time I listen to it I relive my life completely: my wife, my loves, my father's death, my truest friends, pain, suffering and music. This song is absolute for me and for my soul. Thanks Pat.

Someone blessed the World when he gave us Pat Metheny

I herd this song on SiriusXM Real Jazz station yesterday...I was blown away...thought Pat had released a new album...I'm an avid Pat Metheny appreciator...so I immediately looked this up and found out this is a release from 1992..I was dumbfounded but then I remembered 29 years ago I was n the process of returning to normalcy from what I call my lost decade...the 80s... The beauty of Pat and so many others music is that it remains fresh..like it's n a time capsule and each time it's released it is new and exciting...I once attended a Pat performance @ the Beacon n NY and his music is so full of energy I couldn't sit still and had to get up and stand off to the side as to not disturb the other patrons... Luv Pat Metheny's works of art...

Can you imagine the day they came up with the final arrangement and said 'this is ready for recording'...imagine the energy in the room...

Just listened to this with headphones for the first time. So powerful. I have goosebumps all over.

I hope this is one of the songs that they chose to send on the satellite in search of other life,so the whole universe can hear it!

This song has something inexplicable.

Pat is a composer/guitarist/musician for the ages, the Mozart of our time

I had moved to New York City as an aspiring musician (and a huge Pat Metheny fan) in the early 90's, just a few months before this record came out. Over the next 3 years, my band would experience some great highs and ultimately ended up falling apart. In that time, I met two great loves, neither of which would commit to a longer relationship. When I moved out of my apartment for the final time, and took a taxi to LaGuardia for my flight out, this CD (and specifically this song) was playing as I crossed under the moving shadows of beams on the Manhattan bridge. I will never forget that moment.

You feel a flush of emotion when hearing those yearning notes coming from Pat's guitar. And just when you think you've heard the best part, he does it again - and again. This is what love sounds like.

There is no explanation to how my heart behaves every time I listen to the truth will always be. It takes over my whole spirit.

Words cant explain how this track moves the soul

Nobody composes music like Pat Metheny it's so unique and original

a half life (of absolution) has passed since the day I first listened to this masterpiece... and yet to me this crescendo is always (and forever) the best music to cry with, and heal.

All of Methenys music has presence and a ethereal quality that is one of a kind

no drugs required...the most incredible natural high 🅿️Ⓜ️

thank you rumdy ayobe for bringing me here didn't expect to tear up near the end, i was feeling it a little bit too much there perfect thing to listen to before sleeping, good night yall

I can't believe it's been 25 years since this cd came out and yet I still listen to this song and the entire cd all the time as if it just came out last week. So beautiful, so timeless.

My all-time favorite Pat Metheny tune, from my favorite Pat Metheny album. I listened to this song over and over again when I first got the CD. The slow buildup, climax and crash landing are so phenomenal.

This specially song of the album, is like to feel Morricone´s vibes on it. Pat and Lyle are masterpiece musician.

if there were ever a tune to play at a memorial service!!!!! The soul heading to heaven is what I think of!

💗🎶🎶This probably the best music I have heard from Pat Metheny💗🎶🎶💗

This symphony pulls such deep emotions from me. I don't believe it's possible to listen to this and not be deeply moved. I saw Pat for the first time in the very early 90s. He came to Seattle and a friend invited me to Pat's concert. PMG was very new to me and I'd only heard a few of their tunes. The theater was large, historic, and perfect for musical performances. When Pat came on stage, there were no introductions, just music right away. Oh! how it gently and mercilessly touched my soul. I cried and cried. It was so moving and emotional. I've been a fan of Pat's ever since.

This music is for your entire life. 24 years ago I met the love of my life and Pat Metheny's music was always with us. It began with "Are you going with me" ... His music is always inspiring, always new, always right. Even now, four weeks after my husband's decease it makes me feel him nearer and this feeling is so comforting. Thank you so much, Mr Metheny! The truth will always be!

one of my dreams..impossible dreams, is to visit Wichita falls...Pat metheny ever light my life…..ever ionfluencd me as musicians….for him i have eternal gratitude,respect...thank you Maestro

It's a sublime, one of a kind religious experience, this song is. I can't help but tear up every time I listen to this. The entire album's a stand alone masterpiece, but this piece is truly something spiritually majestic. I kick myself to this day for missing that tour. :(

Відлік часу від миру до тяжкої війни та непоправних,на жаль втрат(. На розриві аорти страх і сльози,коли ця хрупка межа життя та смерті стикається, НЕБО ПРИЙМАЄ НАЙКРАЩИХ,А МУКИ СТРАЖДАНЬ ПЕРЕТВОРЮЮТЬСЯ У ПІТЬМУ,В КІНЦІ ЯКОЇ ЛУНАЄ НАБАТ ПРО ПОМИЛУВАННЯ!((( І КІНЕЦЬ ТУНЕЛЯ, І СВІТЛО В ЙОГО КІНЦІ НАРОДЖУЄ НОВЕ,ТАКЄ НЕСТРИМНЕ ЖИТТЯ!!!!))) НАЙЩАСЛИВІШЕ ЖИТТЯ,ЯКОГО МИ ВСІ ТАК ПРАГНУЛИ!!!) БРАВО,ПЕТ МЕТІНІ!!!!))) СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ,ЖИТТЯ ПЕРЕМОЖЕ!)

Godfather of Atmospheric jazz

Magnificent! A truly great piece of music. Gives me goosebumps every time hear it. Pat’s music is pure genius. If you’re not moved by this song you’re probably dead inside.

Simply the best record ever made

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this a masterpiece!!! I come back to it anytime indeed to relax and chill and destress. Thanks Pat for sharing your gift!!!!!

no words for this celestial song.....

BELÍSSIMO ❤

First time listening...December 20, 2019. Our Community has suffered such loss with these horrendous fires..my heart is torn btwn grief and pride in how the community rose together to care or oneanother. This is theSong. Pat is coming to Sydney March 7 2020 SoulMan

takes us to the edges of eternity and back again

Wow! What a stunningly, beautiful song...💕💕💕

So mysterious the beginning, but I remember lying down in my man cave Bose 901's kicking and this song. It always took me away from my world into another, one of peace and tranquility. I wish I could go back to those days sometimes.

I hear Secret Story once a day. Since it's release. It's in my car, the office and at home. One of the best records ever! And Truth is the climax of it. :-)

Pay Metheny's music reveals a universal language that transcends the spoken word. I remember when I bought this cd brand new and now that seems so long ago. Still love it as much after 30 years.

This is a MASTERPIECE !!!

Pat loves his Bolero grooves. Amazing stuff.

I like how the song keeps building on itself...very inspirational.

Was lucky to see Pat Metheny perform this live in Baltimore, MD. Was a warm summer evening along the water at an outdoor amphitheater. This song was the highlight of the night. At approximately the 4:30 mark when the snare drum kicks in. The stage is almost entirely dark with a white spotlight in time with his playing. When Pat launches into to his solo, the euphoric energy felt is something that will never leave me.

An Absolute and talented musician.PAT METHENY is really into the Greatest composer in the World.Awsome!

Wow Pat is master of a sound unlike no other. His music takes me places in my heart, soul, and mind. I get lost in sounds, he uplift me in ways no other musician every has. I long to see him person someday. I will be blessed indeed. Thank you Mr. Metheny

This music makes me think of what i did in my life , something was wrong and i feel those things feeling sorry even now that many years passed and i confessed them twice to two priests , nothing too bad but still actions i now regret and still ashame .

PM and the band reaching soaring heights with this album... The epitome of their sound.. Masterpiece for sure. And deeply personal for me.

One of my favorites. Remarkable piece which takes me back into time in many sad moments too.

When I first heard this piece I teared and cried. It haunts and heals me. The tears that poured are of sorrow and fear. But this piece of music is what is needed to move forward. Like a soldier moving to sacrifice self so others may live. So forward I go to say "The truth will always Be".

How is it possible to ever feel alone or lonely if one is tuned into this magical artistry that is Pat Metheny. For me his ability to allow the various instruments to have a conversation with each other allows ones mind to wonder and to create our own interpretations of his music and the story it depicts in our minds. This man is a total genius and so totally devoted to his art. You full me with so much joy and pleasure Mr Metheny and for this I thank you. 🙏🙏👌👌👌

I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOR 30 YEARS!!!!!!! Holy shit I heard this on a small local radio station back in the summer of '92 and I believe my parents recorded it onto tape, so I heard it a number of times but probably not since '93 or '94 and since it was recorded off the radio there was no name attached to it, SO I HAD NO IDEA WHO IT WAS. I can't believe I'm finally hearing it again...........

This song is pure dope for me and make my dreams come through. What an musical ecstasy!!!

My wife and i have been married for 27 years and when i drive us i listen to Pat,i know she is not a big fan of his music but she listens anyway. I would like to think that when i have passed on she will listen to Pats' work and remember me and us and the music will transport her back.

Incredibly beautiful. Thank you very much, Pat. You make a difference.

I simply cannot explain how Pat makes my spirit soar and then he takes you some where else, unbelievable!!!

Harrowing, inspirational n everything in between.. simply a masterpiece, not just the tune, rhythm, melody, the song is alive, speaking to you. Genius.

The longer it goes on, the better it gets! The slide-show compliments it so well too.

Just beautiful - no better words to describe one of Pat's finest.

I’m glad I can still listen to all of his music now that we’re going through these bad times.

Incredible music and stunning photos! 😊 👏 👏 👏

Emozioni dal cuore salgono in ogni nota,un tumulto di sensazioni....e voli.........

saw this live the whole thing it was a special even those within the Philharmonic orchestra were moved some had not heard of pat.......love a whole new generation across all boundaries coming fresh to this.....at 67 and having seen pat at 17 a fully formed genius and now still loving every memory. that he has given me when I endured cancer 3 years ago this man pulled me through the bought I've never hearing him again was my mainstay..... a peerless musician and arranger forget the rest

he is better and bigger than all popstars of all.... i love him

Just watching a huge early summer thunderstorm closing in listening to this beautiful composition. Perfect fit.

Breath taking !

What a great song from PM! I definitively agree with the many comments here: this is one of the top masterpieces from PM.

Mi favorita de Pat Metheny...!,un tema muy triste,va en crescendo todo el rato.,magnífica,una obra maestra,una composición musical extraordinaria,sublime,exquisita...,!

It is literally beyond belief that someone could come up with something as magnificent as this.

Pat is a musical ambassador of the Universe! God gave him such an incredible gift of Virtuoso, Composer, Creator, Preacher and Communicator of how our world has been, what its going through and where we will probably go. Just like David Thorpe said in his comments and I repeat: I cannot explain how my heart feels every time I hear a Pat Metheny masterpiece (which is basically all of his songs). But I do know this, it is divine, inspired, it cleans my spirit and I know that it is unfortunate that not everyone appreciates his music, but to the ones who do and understand Pat's message, be privileged to hear what our lives are all about through his music. Dig deep and understand his message, it is bigger than big! It is beyond all of us. Since no one wants to read the Bible anymore, at least you can start somewhere with Pat's music. Remember, God created Pat and gave him this ability that no one else has. I tip my hat off to one of the most incredible musicians that has ever lived!

A very dear friend of mine, who is no longer with us, introduced me to Pat Metheny back in my 20's, and I scoffed at his music for being too mellow. Today, in my 50's, I find it is all I listen to anymore, and think of my old friend each time I hear Pat's music.

Thank you! I believe that some hear and see with their Hearts!...

I have been a fan of Pat Metheny's music for years. This is music that is truly written from the heart, and has a soul that is all it own, that transports the listener to a place of peace and tranquility. I had just come across this particular piece a few days ago, and like everything else from Pat Metheny that I have heard, this song delivers as only Pat Metheny and his band can! :) Well done!

Everytime I listen to this song it brings me to a different level of understanding of life and I alway thanks Pat for this gift to all of us.

Always timely. An extraordinary piece. His amazing writing, use of texture, magnificent dramatic content. A Masterpiece from Metheney the Magical Musical Magician!!

the truth will always be that this music is what emotions sound like...Viva ,Pat and his bandmates....

This moving piece of glorious music (The Truth Will Always Be) will remind us forever of our beloved Simon. Tears flow. ~Always and Forever~ 🌿🕊️💕🌎

Simply sublime. I saw Pat perform this live in New York City a few years back. Timeless music that rises above description...

A sweeping, majestic masterpiece by the musical genius of our time. (Was I expressive enough?)

Trying to identify a tune by PMG which is NOT a masterpiece, and I just can't find. Pat and Lyle's music has been deep in my heart for almost 40 years now (wow!!!) and always in the most important moments. Thank you for that

from time to time I listen to this and become hopeful and get healed.

I'm so glad and was blessed to be a fan of the Pat Metheny Group. I discovered the group in the 80s. I saw them several times and enjoyed every show immensely. Lyle and Pat were a dynamic musical writing team. RIP Lyle. The bandmates were all master musicians. So I keep Mark Ledford's name alive. In the band, he played trumpet, sang, and guitar. RIP Mark. RIP Mark Ledford

Those images are absolutely stunning, and the just enhances the listening experience of Pat Metheny's music.

This has to be one of Pat's greatest.

When I was a teenager my friend took some of my albums to somewhere called California. I wrote a letter requesting them back, instead a received in the mail; The Pat Metheny Group. You know the white album, I was so blown away. Thanks Paul for the upgrade.

Utterly sublime

Dank Pats Musik sehe ich die Elbsandsteingebirge mit "neuen Augen"... einfach sensationell

Heard this for the first time in December 1995, in Cape Town. It has been part of my musical culture since then. Pure art.

Pat Metheny, a great musician, with wonderful ideas.

I bought 'Secret Story' on it's release and I have loved it ever since ... definitely one of my all-time favourite albums.

It is a music that fills you up, takes you beyond your thoughts ... invites you to browse and explore the recesses of your imagination

I STILL get shivers listening to this like the first time I got them when I heard "Are you going with me "...was hot summer ,late evening and shock someone can play like this .What's more he always sounds great,the same on concerts !!! Absolutely perfect

what a world it would be, without Pat Metheny .....

the best live Concert I have been to

Many thanks to Mr. Metheny. Really went through indescribable moments during listening this composition. You are amazing, guys!

Masterpiece!

When I listen to this song, I think of its title. The sad keyboard, the restless strings, all create a feeling of longing. Then, with the assurance of a single drumbeat, the Truth steps in. The Truth Will Always Be. Absolute perfection.