LYLE MAYS Behind the Scenes | Trilian 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 a behind the scenes look and interview from that very special day.
Rest in peace, Lyle Mays.
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We’ll miss you Lyle! This was a magical day indeed! RIP
SpectrasonicsVIDEO Great video! When was this recorded?
can you please release the full video of all his performances in your studios during that day ?
One of my favorite videos. Wish I could have been there for this session. He leaves behind an incredible legacy of great music. RIP Lyle. Thanks for sharing your musical gift with us.
Thank you so much for making all the incredible sample libraries, and making this session with the Maestro Lyle Mays!
I just found out, my heart is broken. God bless
With Lyle's passing, a true titan of music has fallen.
He has not fallen. He has ascended.
Dearly missed. A gentle and inconspicuous genius. His music is the essence of life to me - something I crave when I am tired, sad, frustrated or overjoyed.
Nicely said!
S. Eidsmo me too. Healing music🕊
😘
I’m so sad at the news of Lyle’s passing. This video has always been one of my favorites demonstrating his love for music in the moment, as well as his joy of collaborating with others who can speak his subtle soft-spoken language. It would be a loving gift to the world to release the remainder of this magical session for all to enjoy. R.I.P Lyle Mays.
Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny were a musical marriage made in heaven. So sad Lyle is gone!
He's not gone! He will NEVER be gone. Look around!
So many great memories with his and Pat's music. And that sound from the early years at ECM; - Steinway piano, organ, autoharps and especially the fat sounding 4 voice Oberheim analog. Man, that is one of the most beautiful sounds ever produced from a synth, and so beautifully integrated in the bands overall vibe.
No wonder so many synths from the 80's and 90's era had a "Lyle" preset tribute sound... May you rest in peace dear Lyle, you were a genius and we truly loved your music. Your legacy will live on for a long long time in our culture and music, all over the world.
Lyle was the foundation of the p.m.g may he rest in peace. Thanks you Lyle mays for the music that you gave to jazz listener's all over the world.
well said
My heart is breaking watching this. I've seen him play many, many times in my life but never got to hear him speak much. This is really tearing me up.
I'm still in shock! Not only have I been a huge fan of Lyle's music, but it has gotten me through some pretty rough times. And then there's the pure enjoyment of the music. I can't get enough of his music. So impressive is his writing, playing and musical phrasing. How can one person put so much emotion in one note and then the one that follows it? I'm a grown man and yet when I hear his music now, I get a knot in my throat and a tear or two appear. RIP wonderful Lyle.
I get the strongest impression that Lyle is not "resting", but that he is utterly preparing to return and pick up where he left off. God-willing, we should be so blessed.
Thank you Lyle Mays..
The soundscapes you created expanded the mind of this 16 year old Oklahoma kid in the early 80's.
You left your mark .
Jam on ......
1987. Poplar Creek Music Theater, outside of Chicago. Pat Metheny group. They were at their peak popularity wise and probably the only time they were able to book a place that big. I'm in the parking lot having a few beers before the show, and this long haired hippy looking guy is about 30 feet from me with a handful of Frisbees, and tossing with folks in the parking lot. He didn't identify himself and I don't think anybody knew who he was except me and a guy I was with. "Holly crap, that's Lyle Mays". I suspect he was grateful to the fans and wanted to be one of them and not a star. Of course then he went on stage and left us all mesmerized.
I Met Lyle and Pat backstage after a show (as well as the band)
SHOOK the MASTERS HAND!!!! (wanted to have some of that MOJO rub off) 😝
He was, has been, will ALWAYS be my FAVORITE KEYBOARDIST EVER!!!
(I will miss him FOREVER)
Awesome to know that!!!!!!!!!!!👍🏾
As a Drummer first,. . Lyles music meant so much..Thank You Lyle, Angels will love your music
I've not been this sad over the passing of a musician since December 1980 when John Lennon was shot when I was 27. It was the same time as I bought American Garage and fell in love with what I heard. Lyle's music eased my pain when I was hurting,
And now as I listen to Close to Home the loss is overwhelming. Rest in peace, gentle genius.
Bruce Hanson I’m with you brother. I’m hurting as well can’t believe it man.
A legend. Not many keyboard players' styles are immediately recognisable, yet you knew it was Lyle within a couple of bars. His piano solo on San Lorenzo is so sublime, so subtle and so well-crafted, it takes me to another plane, every time I listen.
It's a big gap in music, now he's gone.
Condolences to his family and loved ones.
Share you loss, it is chapter that has closed in my book. He sounds like Jaco on the fretless bass mode....🔥
The feeling of critical human connection with the infinite suddenly interrupted. I felt quite the same once before when Walter Becker, the other half of Steely Dan and Donald Fagans’ long time colleague from Bard, passed away.
M G Same here. Glad I got to see Becker in 2017.
There is a massive gaping vacuum left in earths music quality since this man has passed. MAESTRO!
RIP Lyle... Thank you for your brilliance
Your genius will be missed.....
Hurtful to know your gone . Your piano has been a part of my life for decades.
Lyle, thank you, rest up now as you continue your journey.
Lyle Mays was my favorite jazz pianist (as Pat Metheny is my favorite jazz guitarist). He was a graduate of University of North Texas (a school renowned for its jazz programs) in Denton, Texas. Every time I visit Denton, I think of Lyle Mays. Loved his original "calliope" synth patch and smooth and beautiful Oberheim patches (as well as Pat's synth trumpet patch). He will be greatly and dearly missed. Lyle was definitely one in 7.53 billion! Thank you for sharing your gift of music. You (and PMG) have touched the hearts of millions!
Acuna is one of the best drummers ever lived, he’s always fresh and lively. This is Another level of musicians . May you rest in peace Lyle, beautiful human being, awesome musician.
Mays and Metheny made some of the best music that the world could ever listen to.
I've been missing Lyle Mays for a long time but I never dreamed it would become permanent so early. I swear, everything Pat and Lyle did TOGETHER offered a wondrous push-and-pull that has been the soundtrack of my life since the eighth grade. If a divine force told me I could only have one recording to listen to for the rest of my life but I have to chose right now I already know Pat Metheney Group The Way Up would be it, mostly because of Lyle. I love everything Lyle Mays has given to the world but That One is an onion. Endless layers forever, offering something new with every listen. Rest in peace, Lyle. Believe me, music never left you and neither will we.
The Way Up never gets old. I listen to it anytime I want to escape everything going on. It’s nice to see your appreciation for a greatly underrated under appreciated work
Another Master gone.
Rest In Peace, Lyle Mays.
Alex has such a great touch and of course Lyle is incredible! RIP
Man thats a lotta love. No egos just a universal love for music and the magic of the creative force.👏👏 Thank you Lyle 🙏 for sharing your love with the 🌎
I was so saddened by the news, Lyle was an amazing musician. His music could wash away any stress of the day and put your mind at peace. Rest in peace brother.
Lyle and Alex. Absolutely perfect.
He was such a genius RIP Lyle
Love to the Lyle~ ....Prayers.... ✨
I met Lyle and Pat in the summer of 1978 in KCMO; they were playing a free concert in the Plaza. From that time on, Lyle and Pat's music has been the soundtrack of my life. I will forever be thankful for the genius of Lyle and will miss him dearly.
Love, love, LOVE this!!! Two musicals greats there - Alex and Lyle. Mr. Mays, may God bless and keep you - you have gone too soon.......
how much love in music you have given...a big hug wherever you are❤❤
Lyle's genius and incredible, expressive sensitivity have been such a huge part of my life. So sad to know there will be no more from him. What a legacy of beauty he leaves in the wake of his departure off the planet. RIP, my unmet friend.
Lyle!! What can be said, He was Lyle Mays! Amazing.
This world crumbled a little bit more when we all lost Lyle. It became darker, colder, and for those who loved this man and for the musicians that spent hours breaking down his music, borrowing some of his virtuosity, if we can get away with it, and adding it to our tool chests, but most of all, our collective hearts are broken in pieces. and all that beautiful knowledge and future gifts from Lyle, are gone.....forever. Lyle, I hope God plays an instrument because he sure as heaven has the best keyboardist we mortals could offer. See you soon, buddy. After I find my parents and my wife, I'll be looking for you!
Well said, Rich Green. My heart beats that same tune.
Missing you, Lyle Mays. First touched by your music in the late 1970s, and it's never left my heart.
a great musician and composer is gone ... but, your music will always remain between us ... rest in peace Lyle ...
I love you Mr. Lyle Mays.
Should have known 2020 was going to be a rough year when we lost Mr Mays in Feb.... an ominous sign of things to come.
RIP and hope you found good musicians up there to play with.
What a mournful loss of such an amazingly talented artist.
A fabulous insight into LYLe , the whole heart and essence of ‘PMG’ .. rip
It's not how long you live it's what you accomplish with the gift that God gives you.
Lyle Mays was one of the the greatest pianist's of his time. He scared me every time I saw him play. He gave so much to us all. I would say he was the closest to utter perfection I ever heard!
R.I.P. Lyle.
What a loss! And what a legacy he leaves behind! Thank you for all the music.
More great memories of Lyle Mays, a stellar musician.
I will forever marvel at Lyle's magnificent talent for artistic expression on electric instruments.
Lyle and Alex WOW
Is so
Thank you for your amazing contributions. See u in the sky, my friend.
For the past week I've had "Au Lait" on "single repeat" in my 2001 Subaru Outback. So perfect.
Tears to my eyes....the sound....oh man
Thanks for the Music Lyle⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
RIP Lyle..thank you for your life changing music....my life has truly been enriched beyond words!!
Same here.
Genius. Missed already. No replacement.
Lyle, we will miss you so much. Farewell!
Lyle was one of the greatest ones of all time.
Very humble person.No ego trip there.
world class!!
My favorite all time keyboardist arranger
Maze thank you for your contribution to jazz music you will be missed.
Thanks for your music, you'll be always in my heart.
Beautiful......... We will never forget.
So brilliant!! Lyle is deeply missed already!
So nice to see Lyle and the talented Alex just making music off the cuff and free....Lyle was a audio alchemist and a gift to all our ears.
What a gent and what a player. Eric your enthusiasm hasn't changed Lyle would want you to continue with everything great you are doing at Spectrasonics.
this is amazing, you hear Jaco too.. RIP too the dear Lyle Mays
❤️🙏RIP
Farewell, gentle sweet man 🌹
A true musical genius, thank you Lyle for all your brilliant music!
Before Lyle Mays, I put no one could tickle the keys of a piano like Bob James. Then one day I heard Lyle Mays play Bill Evans on the radio and ended up purchasing the Fictionary album, which I still considered to be the best of his few works outside of what he has done with Pat Metheny. In fact, as a result of searching out as much of Lyle Mays' works as I could find, I was led to the Pat Metheny Group. So caught up in the current chaos of the world that I just learned that he passed this morning, crazy. Though he may go down as one of the most unknown and underrated musicians and composers in the history of jazz, his music and works are timeless. R.I.P. Mister Mays.
Man am I going to miss him.
I love the way Lyle celebrates drummers! He really invites synergy, and makes it a very special meeting of the music. If only Lab band 73 was available as a download, because this would be very timely!
My first PMG concert was in Sante Fe, New Mexico in July of 1980 at the Paolo Soleri amphitheater. The full moon was high in the sky, the night desert air was soothing, and the music and musicianship was sublime. Along with a group of great friends, I couldn't have asked for one of the best nights in my life. I wish that night could have lasted forever. Of course, I was wearing my cologne called Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent (a great complement to the music). That night was perfect! PS-I also have Trilian, Omnisphere, and Stylus RMX by Spectrasonics, and their software is incredible and impeccable!
Lyle's playing transformed how I heard music. Especially with his placement and choices of notes. The best!
The mind boggles at the band that's just getting bigger and better in heaven...or hell. Lyle, Bill Evans, Jaco, Miles, Charlie, (Both Christian and Haden), Ornette.....the jam sessions up there must be utterly wild....
I'm the type to find the silver lining in any cloud. And here it is: Lyle can now actually play duets with Bill Evans. Unfortunately we won't get to experience it.
"September 15th" was the song that came to mind Immediately after hearing of Lyle's passing. Indeed, it may be the ides of February, but it feels like September, 1980 all over again. Rest in Peace, Lyle.
He was the best.will truly be missed Rest In Peace
Beautiful, exceptional, magnificent. Thank you Mr. Lyle Mays. A master pianist and composer. RIP. You are missed and remembered forever. Your sound lives on!
What a musician ! And such a loss, so sad he passed away....
so subtle a work can be so technical...
so technical a work can be so subtle.
BRILLIANCE, BRILLIANCE, BRILLIANCE...
So sad to hear of Lyle's passing. He will be sorely missed.
Great Soul Lyle, meet you in the ONE... Thanks for now, for all your music you gave to us... RIP...
love listening to this as I edit photos.
Will miss your incredible playing , tasteful fills, soaring melodies, and musical versatility, God bless. RIP.
Just found out today about Lyle's death (I was in a store buying the brand new Pat Metheny disc) and have been surfing around TH-cam on old memories. This video is one of the best of the bunch so far. SUCH a bonus to hear him talking while also seeing him create. Yeah.....some people just have that magic touch. 'Nuff said ---- RIP.
The improvised synth that actually sounded like the most patiently arranged composition (start at 4:09 and listen through 5:08).... I wish he had explored an entire album with a range of those.
Extraordinary.
Its always Lyle
Rest in power Lyle...
I am so sad by the loss of this legendary keyboardist. Rest in Peace, Lyle! 😣😣😣😣😣
So glad to see Acuña playing with him.
He also plays on his first solo record, with Nana Vasconselos providing percussion.
R.I.P. Dearly missed......
Nunca te olvidaremos Lyle. Tu música, tu piano me acompañó en momentos maravillosos. Dios te tenga en el cielo, amigo.
Thank you very much for sharing this video
Somewhere between envy and awe, you find yourself exposed to music in a way only Lyle Mays does that. I find myself gulping air sometimes while I'm listening... and I wonder "what is the nature of such a reaction?"
R.I.P. Lyle. You and your musical accumen will be missed.
Man so many of my heroes are leaving the planet 🌎 I’m bummed ☹️
Sorely missed.
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R.I.P. Lyle Mays. A true virtuoso.
Caro Lyle, ti ringrazio per tutte le emozioni che mi hai fatto provare con il tuo tocco sensibile ed unico sul piano e sulle tastiere. Per la tua intelligenza musicale che ha fatto dei brani di Pat Metheny dei momenti di storia della musica imprescindibili. Nella tristezza di apprendere della tua scomparsa, resta tutta la bellezza che hai scritto musicalmente che resterà per sempre stampata nel firmamento dell'animo numano e sarai sempre amato universalmente.
Thank you Lyle. Much respect.
Fantastic Lyle & Spectra's. So many Thanks!
Lyle playing in the heaven...
angels suspend to listen to him.
His notes are more than seven...
He will be for ever, even if he's been.
2 Masters. RIP Lyle