LYLE MAYS feat. Alex Acuña - Duo #1 | Spectrasonics Sessions

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We are forever indebted to the life and legendary artistry of our dear friend and hero, Lyle Mays. We were honored to spend an unforgettable day with Lyle and Alex Acuña filming for our Artist Video Series in 2010.The session featured Lyle’s incredible artistry playing Trilian and Omnisphere, completely improvised in a single take with no prior preparation. We were absolutely blown away and moved by the pure inspiration that unfolded. This is part one of that very special day.
Rest in peace, Lyle Mays.
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@athertonx5779 4 жыл бұрын

A hundred years from now most of us won't be remembered. Yet Lyle's gift to the world, his breath taking music, will be enjoyed by those "who are here now and those who are yet to be born". Thank you God for lending Lyles to us mere mortals. He took "The Last Train" and is home now.

@JerryT21 4 жыл бұрын

Thats Beautiful , 🔥

@rogerm2420 4 жыл бұрын

Yes he did...thank you for taking the time and thought to post, nicely done.

@MrAvantgarde11 4 жыл бұрын

School Teacher Lovely!

@Art-zs6sl 4 жыл бұрын

The timing, it's just so right. The harmony an elevator that's going a bit to fast. I'm happy I picked up guitar, just wish I started with piano!

@andrewcharley1893 4 жыл бұрын

School Teacher ,your gonna make me cry!!!!!! Can’t believe brother Lyle is gone, but you know, he gone to receive his ultimate reward!!!!!!!!!!!!

@stuartdryer1352 3 жыл бұрын

I cherish this video. Lyle was an important part of my life for 40+ years.

@NeilRaouf 9 ай бұрын

same here but ot was my 20s. i mean him and pat amd the boys shook my world upside down. i wasn‘t aware yet that i was listening to some piano playing of the highest artistic order. but i totally felt that all the same.

@csu111 4 жыл бұрын

Nobody played chord textures like Lyle Mays. RIP.

@timpatrick5333 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle Mays passed today, Feb 2020. Amazing musician. This is a great clip of him.

@lizhahn9474 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this

@MrAvantgarde11 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle Mays mind, belongs to other world. His sight is the sight of a genius. His approach to magic is unique. Rest In Peace Lyle..

@toodaloo3 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely said.

@KrystofDreamJourney 4 жыл бұрын

MrAvantgarde11 Lyle, and countless others geniuses were born on a wrong planet altogether. The overwhelming vast majority of so called “humanity” prefers putting garbage on the pedestal, instead of appreciating Greatness, that contribute to the overall progress. After all... nobody even knows where Mozart was buried (I guess that doesn’t matter at all). Anyway, you got the point. And yes, nobody will remember Lyle, but everybody will remember some empty politician, whose entire legacy was some kind of a scandal or else !

@helenamaria710 4 жыл бұрын

@@KrystofDreamJourney I think he was born on the right planet...because I got to hear his beautiful music :D

@MrAvantgarde11 4 жыл бұрын

Krystof Srebrakowski I agree Krystof.. May this historical event of CoronaVirus, brings a bit of Justice, Sensibility and Fancy Soul Tutorials , to our Planet, yet needing to breath a higher level of Magic Air.

@MrAvantgarde11 4 жыл бұрын

Nora McFadden Thank you Nora.. And please excuse any mistakes since English is my second language.

@hacksparamusicosenespanol6172 4 жыл бұрын

Two of the most humble and talented guys I've ever worked with. QEPD, Lyle...

@OsvaldoBayerista 4 жыл бұрын

Ayy sho trabaje con ellos, ay. Son dos de los más que existen, para que te nombras.

@kellynickell3231 3 жыл бұрын

😲WOE! and a MAJOR WOW!😮 GOODNESS SAKES MAN! You keep THAT kind of COMPANY?!?!?! I must say, I'm genuinely and quite favorably impressed. You must be one rather accomplished, ripping HOT Musician yourself. The best I can claim is having met and spent some time with Alex at Church on the WAY in Van Nuys, CA. And YES, Alex is a very Sweet and Humble Dude. I Love him - he's SO easy to get on with. And he smiles a lot too. Which is just AWESOME! I had him sign a copy of "Heavy Weather", which he was tickled about. As a Bass player, I IMMEDIATELY got to the business of asking about Mr. Jaco Pastorius and then of course, we spoke of our ALL TIME FAVE SUPER·HERO·GODMAN BROTHER, KING JESUS! Our EVERYTHING! Abe Laborial was there, Sheila E was there, and some other OUTSTANDING musicians. (Sheila E is like Lena Horn, she simply does NOT age. She still looks of her George Duke era😲) It was the monthly, "Dream come TRUE", (for me anyway), after·Church Jazz Jam. I SO miss THAT, and the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills. I left L.A. in '09'. Thank GOD!!! I DO, however, MISS all that WAS genuinely COOL about So. Cal "back in the Day", as we say. I'm told that's all gone now. So you must have crossed paths, or better, with Zappa Alumni, Miles Alumni and so many more. Well C O O L ! 👍👍

@1101atlgirl 4 жыл бұрын

I am heartbroken. RIP Lyle #magichands He added texture to EVERYTHING that PMG did...

@pgonzo98 4 жыл бұрын

i am near tears..thank you so very much for the music you gave us making life tolerable...

@Paul-Mac 4 жыл бұрын

Dig the look on his face when he hits some of those chords, seems to be saying, "let's see how this one sounds!" He was great. RIP Mr. Mays.

@bbraz7724 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Lyle Mays... Your light will forever shine through your amazing musical gifts to this world.

@s.p.9582 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Lyle Mays. One of the greatest musical minds of our time!

@MrDaveaccord 4 жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace Lyle Mays. Anyone who saw him live in concert knows what a special talent he was, truly one of the greatest of his generation. His music lives on in all his wonderful recordings.

@marcjones4393 4 жыл бұрын

Somehow this man was always able to wind his piano into my clockwork of my mind. His music always takes me on a journey to a place I didn’t know I wanted to be. Will miss this man’s magic.

@Chunkfterbi7183 3 жыл бұрын

I love this duo#1 more and more. Of course there is this infinitely subtle playing, the stunning technique, immaterial touch, the delicate dynamics, the breathing meter and delays, the progressing and unfolding harmonies, the 3D articulation. And there is this flow, the thematic narrative and the immense architectural span. But the one thing that fascinates me more than anything is the ease and the serene elegance. The silence ever since Feb 10 this year is all the more deafening.

@future62 3 жыл бұрын

He's still alive to me... I can hear him loud and clear, I can feel the passion and see the talent.

@marcscordato4385 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Lyle will be missed . Honorable mention to Alex he is a superb drummer I love his work with the Christian Jazz Group Koininia .

@bobbyburrows724 4 жыл бұрын

What a loss to this world. This is so beautiful. RIP Mr. Mays. Thank you for sharing your guft.

@AmirGamer2023 4 жыл бұрын

Only for those who are greats listeners, RIP Lyle, Thanks for all theses beautiful music.

@MarkFugel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Mays for the grace and magic that was your gift to the world. Rest in peace.

@dmunz7015 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle is still with us, at least until my days are done, that's how long I can guarantee his music will still be played.

@yadabenyisrael4374 4 жыл бұрын

In my humble opinion I believe there are more good and decent human beings on this planet and some manifest themselves they music...so very emotional to let them go once you’ve made contact with them but so very blessed to have made that contact...Rest Well Bro Mays.....

@apusista 4 жыл бұрын

You were the wall to wall carpet in the Pat Metheny Group... you musically held the sound together... RIP Lyle Mays, undoubtedly even today, TDWR... Talent Deserving Wider Recognition 😟

@Musicfiend4ever 4 жыл бұрын

Mourning the loss of such a phenomenally talented and disciplined musical genius with an burning passion for music. Been a fan from the 70's when Metheny debuted with his group. Such a crying shame that Lyle Mays was so underrated. I place Lyle up there with the likes of Bill Evans, Michael Petrucciani and Eliane Elias. The world of Music has lost a truly great musician.

@athertonx5779 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Lyle has probably joined up with Bill and Michael on the other side, whilst listening to the great Elaine Elias. Interesting the world lost Micheal in January last year(age 36?) and this year Lyle, in Feb (age 66).

@halnms62 4 жыл бұрын

Music fiend when people lament a lack of acclaim for a given artist at given time, I think of the many artists I’ve FOUND late in life and realized how they’ve added richness at a time when I could most appreciate it. Genius belongs to the ages.

@LucasPenido 4 жыл бұрын

Music fiend nailed it brother! Lyle and Bill Evans are my favorites ever!

@helenamaria710 4 жыл бұрын

He was not underrated by those who knew how to find him and were worthy of his musical genius :) He was a diamond and for those who were serious and could understand his art.

@LucasPenido 4 жыл бұрын

Helena Maria He means, under appreciated! He should’ve been WAAAAY more recognized for his contribution! Simple as that!

@franckrignault3246 4 жыл бұрын

And now in heaven dear Lyle !!....when I think of all these dates concerts you have !!! playing for angels ...endlessly and forever !! All my deep soul love will never stop to applause my holy dear music guide soul Lyle Mays.Endless Gratitude !!

@lucianorighetto2741 2 жыл бұрын

Grandissimo Lyle, il viso sorridente alla fine del pezzo esprime la genialità dell'artista e dell'uomo: umiltà, intelligenza, bravura, sembrava un bambino felice. Abbiamo perso un genio raffinato ed una persona di cultura eccezionale; amava l'Italia e la cucina italiana. Metheny non ha capito che senza di lui non poteva prescindere. Alex Acuna straordinario nell'interpretazione, con Lyle si completa alla perfezione.

@BrazenNL Жыл бұрын

This is so unbelievable. Alex puts down a groove, and Lyle goes all over the place with it. Meanwhile, Alex just follows as if it was written out.

@RobertSorzano 4 жыл бұрын

These are humans that is born with very special gifts and more so will always be remembered with generations in mind. R.l.P. Lyle you are one of the best.

@athruzathruz 4 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back over and over again to this, it's healing!!!! Real talk!!!

@RCPowerbusByProxy 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Thanks for the most beautyfull 'sounds'... Since 1979 it was PMG! Follow the music and the artists! Thanks!

@rubenchavarriamarquez6893 4 жыл бұрын

NO PUDO CRER ESTO

@davestahl6676 4 жыл бұрын

that is awesome....you are sorely missed, Lyle

@ninob5155 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, what a fabulous, conservative and clean drummer Alex Acuna is; and paired with Lyle Mays! - dream team.

@donaldpatterson12 4 жыл бұрын

Just incredible. What a great performance! His passing is a great loss for all musicians. Donnie P

@Super20011988 4 жыл бұрын

Rip Lyle. Thanks for your music😔

@ivarronnback 4 күн бұрын

I've heard Alex Acuña live for more than 30 years ago. One of the most musical drummers I ever listened to. He was a wizard behind the drums. Absolutely amazing!

@jeffreyweiser2667 4 жыл бұрын

Yes...many of us are thinking of the great, emotive sounds produced by Lyle Mays. RIP

@ianroberts3948 Жыл бұрын

No pianist has played tone changes like lyle . He knew how to add beauty. That's my best description ,

@frederikkok9284 7 ай бұрын

The more i listen to Lyle (for the past 35 years), the more i like his playing!

@shaney4149 4 жыл бұрын

SO incredible...It's gorgeous!

@kevinmiller7184 4 жыл бұрын

RIP Lyle Mays. First saw PMG in 78. And here Lyle, with an assist from AA, becomes the 7-8 piece PMG - with no overdubbing. An amazing musician and composer.

@Musicfiend4ever 4 жыл бұрын

You was very blessed and fortunate to witness that.

@andrewcharley1893 4 жыл бұрын

Simply because what you said about Lyle really touched my heart plus you mentioned’ last train home’ that really did it for me.

@RICHGREENNOW 4 жыл бұрын

I suppose we all are now suffering the stages of grief and especially difficult was that he was taken from us at such an early age. It staggered me for I just found out yesterday. I know the sadness I feel is also felt by you. There will never be another Lyle Mays and the imprint he has bestowed upon us will live on in perpetuity. We shall have a bust of Lyle and place him next to Mozart and the other Gods who's classics are still celebrated. I cannot say goodbye, Lyle. I simply hope I can fix my failure to have met you on this side. There is a hole in my heart tonight...Hang in there Pat....

@buickmonte 4 жыл бұрын

Two legends.......one gone now.

@Platyfurmany 4 жыл бұрын

May you rest in peace, Lyle Mays (November 27, 1953 - February 10, 2020).

@leonardocartes1253 4 жыл бұрын

Miss you Lyle. Wow, what pain. I never thought I would be affected so profoundly by someone's loss that is not my relative. Anyway, this thing with Alex (one of the greatest percussionists on the planet), sounds like they played it together many, many times.

@Musicfiend4ever 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you Leonardo. We lost a great one.

@traderoex1 4 жыл бұрын

First Kobe. Now Lyle.

@raffaele8234 4 жыл бұрын

da giorni non riesco a togliermi dalla testa questo video......Lyle ci mancherai sempre. Che visione armonica, eleganza e leggerezza. Ci mancherai tanto

@rBennich 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Lyle

@ivanisrael4442 4 жыл бұрын

Magical. RIP LYLE.

@Chachotronico 4 жыл бұрын

Pure magic....great! Exrtraordinary jazz musician, his works are inmortal, thanks for your beautiful legacy Lyle.

@wirmeth 4 жыл бұрын

Just found this great video. Watching Lyle's playing in this video gives such an incredible feeling! Every note he played.. the dynamic.. the mood.. just amazing! Thank you for the beautiful kusic you have given us, Lyle! May you rest in peace.

@torch1108 4 жыл бұрын

This is BRILLIANT!!

@williamsmith6872 Күн бұрын

I wish the world was at peace like music. It plays and comes together like love on Christmas Day in heaven. 🌲

@doncharles1296 4 жыл бұрын

He is the truth! RIP to a great musician.

@janetremsing6988 3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Lyle, beautiful! 👍🙂Alex ACUNA!!!!

@jameswood1628 Жыл бұрын

God Bless Lyle. From the first time I ever heard Travels, I've been spellbound. Together with Pat, music that resonates in the soul.

@jellybertdelattiba7603 2 жыл бұрын

Where practice meets the needs ... Or how to dance on the keys ... And they really seem like they're good guys too ! Thanks for this true moment of wonder !

@rezkyichwan9155 Жыл бұрын

Still outstanding for both memorable player 12 years later

@keykiyox 4 жыл бұрын

He was an exquisite electrical keyboards and synthesizer master in addition to an acoustic piano wizard. I still live with the magic spelled by Still Life (Talking) since 1985 the year I first heard that album by PMG. Then I re-listened to Joni’s Shadow and Light. Because of this great loss, the entire music never sounds the same to the future.

@snowfiresunwind 4 жыл бұрын

Shadow and Light was an amazing and brave live album by Joni Mitchell - the band were stellar.

@litopatino 4 жыл бұрын

Descansa en paz Lyle Mays ...

@TinyMaths 11 ай бұрын

Had heard this man's name a few times over the last few years, but only just recently started listening to his music. Totally blown away. Actually, I think I may have heard his playing before but just didn't know who it was. Back in the early 2000's I shared a house with a few guys from a church I used to be part of and, one of them, and English guy with eclectic tastes in music, was a Pat Metheny nut; he played the music a lot, and introduced me to all kinds of music not on my radar. I must have heard Lyle's playing. I already loved Jazz back then, but subsequently went on my own journey of music discovery, gradually getting further and further outside the mainstream; so, I guess I was ripe for appreciating what Lyle Mays had to offer when I heard the music this time around. He is beyond magician level.

@philippedardy5074 2 жыл бұрын

Left too soon, but his music remains with us very present and forever. We mourn this great man of music. All alone in nirvana and with Path Metheny the perfect duo. Marvelous

@bernard2409 4 жыл бұрын

UN ECLAIREUR.... THANKS FOR SHOWING THE WAY DEAR LYLE ! RIP +

@paligap1495 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your music and your inspiration.... rest in peace.....

@HectorRivera-gx7sb 2 жыл бұрын

Lyle May's music lives in me..cant explain it but it does..see u in the heavens

@lahoz6 4 жыл бұрын

Irreemplazable, único, rompieron el molde al crearlo. R.I.P

@Musicfiend4ever 4 жыл бұрын

Exactamente!

@michaelolsen2158 4 жыл бұрын

Superfine video 👍👍 thank you very much 👍👍 💖💖💖💖💖💖

@radio645 4 жыл бұрын

I've been enjoying this video for a very long time, this is the first time I've seen any comments allowed on it. Thanks, it's nice to read the many wonderful comments about Lyle here, his life and music will be remembered for generations to come. The world has lost a great human being and musician.

@SpectrasonicsVIDEO 4 жыл бұрын

Blues'n with the Bird...You are welcome!

@edgreen8140 3 жыл бұрын

Yep this is excellent jazz!

@mikes8149 4 ай бұрын

I've seen this a bunch of times. Never gets old. Today turning a young friend onto Pat and Lyle's music. Sent him this clip. He has discovered a new world!! Miss Lyle so much. ❤

@francesschaefer Жыл бұрын

This is so great Lyle Mays had so many ideas, harmonies blending, voicings

@MrRoger2306 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle Mays era genial, vai ficar eternizado com sua música super refinada.

@MrFranciscoDiaz 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle was so musically incredible!

@jorgecarrasco8088 2 жыл бұрын

Es una maravilla la música de Lyle. Gracias por compartir esta joya. Saludos

@angela95818 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle you ou were always fantastic!

@pmfusion 4 жыл бұрын

Que hermosura, que delicadeza, me emociono mucho! Como te vamos a extrañar

@DearProfessorRF 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle, gracias por siempre🙏🏻✨💫

@ananda111 4 жыл бұрын

Grande, Lyle Mays!

@MrHighgate123 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there are many people in the world who have not heard lyles music in particular his synthesizer work so therefore i suggest it is put on each school.curriculum at an early age as important as maths and English therefore they will not miss out on anything,miss u Lyle and your haunting addictive music that changed my life.

@athertonx5779 4 жыл бұрын

Hi..I have played his and PMG music for years to my students.

@KuijperRob 2 жыл бұрын

its so fantastic to see these 2 giants perform in utter harmony!

@tarinsaibot Ай бұрын

Today, KZfaq bless us again with this true gem. Rest In Peace, Maestro

@kevinoneill8106 3 жыл бұрын

Never forget Lyle coming to the edge of the stage after a show to offer a hand shake. A humble friendly gesture!

@fabriziomorelli1961 5 ай бұрын

Two legends making something simply marvellous. Lyle is magic. I love this masterpiece. I miss you Lyle

@Eduardomd54 Жыл бұрын

outstanding ! I will listen this, forever

@LucasPenido 4 жыл бұрын

2 geniuses! RIP LYLE MAYS!

@BMarPiano 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@danieljustin7885 4 жыл бұрын

Genius

@marcozeta136 4 жыл бұрын

Un genio del pianoforte. ..Lui era l'anima del PMG

@tiffanydouglas2686 4 жыл бұрын

We love you and we miss you, Lyle Mays! R.I.P.

@alkibossa Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lyle Mays for your incredible gift. RIP💞

@mathewreichardt3832 Жыл бұрын

This is so good it should be released as a track

@ctondo 4 жыл бұрын

Otro GRANDE que nos deja, descansa en Paz Lyle

@borvo7 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Lyle Mays one of the best jazz musicians

@chuckgliderable 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a treat is this! Two of my favourite musicians. From Weather Report, PMG, to this! Thanks for uploading

@Minimoog7 4 жыл бұрын

So sad... 😢 Descansa en paz, Lyle.

@seppoinnanen5577 7 ай бұрын

Two of the most soulful players of their instrument. Mays and Acuna are servants for music, not the ego of outstanding talent

@howardbeausang6029 4 жыл бұрын

Genius Personified !!!!

@alfredoremus4409 4 жыл бұрын

Un exquisito y brillante pianista!!!!

@lorenzofossi466 3 жыл бұрын

What a magic atmosphere and sensibility

@focussom 4 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Mr. Mays. A true talent lost but never forgotten.

@jsamc 4 жыл бұрын

So much music so little time.

@miscellanyman263 4 жыл бұрын

Lyle and Pat are Forever, Just as Bill (Evans) and Eddie (Gomez) Are. Symbiosis.