In interviews like this, what emerges is Pat's simple joy, and his love of life and music. Always appreciate his gentle sense of humor and his humility. What a star.
"Do you actually sell any records?" Why do you think you're interviewing him? BBC journalism standards...non-existent here? I mean, come on...Pat is an extraordinarily affable, wonderful guy to put up with that nonsense so cheerfully.
Thanks for this. I recorded this on VHS video when it was first broadcast, still have it, but it's in bad shape. Met Pat at Hammersmith Odeon the same year. The bass player Nick Beggs was sat in front of me in the audience I remember. Great gig great memories. I talked with Pat about Allan Holdsworth. Such a nice guy. Saw him a few times after that. Always great gigs.
Crazy to see him so young. I've been following him since about 1979-80, and seen him perform 6 times. His shows are always wonderfully interesting, connecting, and enlightening. He's gone through many changes, and brought in many young and talented artists. Great storyteller. I have utmost respect for this great human. Have a blessed New Year!
People new to Pat and his music: That music at the 12 minute point is NOT Pat. It's filler to mask the actual track and stop the video being taken down for copyright reasons. Thank you. Enjoy the rest of your day.
WOW ! First time I have ever seen an interview with Pat and love his view points on Jazz vs Pop, rock. Jazz is truly a unique art form and in my books the best way to colour music. I went to Pat Matheny's concert here in Perth Western Australia some years ago and was blown away. Also how technoligy has changed since that interview. Thank you Pat, your music realy takes me places. Terry Hill Jazz Fremantle
I got to work with a Synclavier II in college around this same time, amazing instrument, wild looking back at the DEC terminal and how much work everything is by today’s standards! Always love watching Pat talk and play.
I bought my first PM album in 1980 at age 13. Its been a long amazing journey for this amazing talent. He has really enhanced my experience on this planet to say the least.
@@biorythmicshifter I forgot none of them or many other outstanding guitarists; none are the equal of Metheny (and don't even get me started about his compositional brilliance).
I cant believe this,this is the episode of the "old grey whistle test"that got me into Pat metheny all those years ago,one of the best days of my life and i loved him ever since,my fav all time musician,a musical god and only a couple of weeks ago saw him at the barbican in london.
I became a huge fan of his in 1982, and he's still absolutely one of my favorites! I saw him in 1984 with "First Circle" and guessed the title's rhythm to be in 18-8 time. He was blown away. It's 22-8! I'll never forget that. I still hope I can meet him, because he's such a huge inspiration.
Well, if the microprocessor controlled VT101 was "stone age"? What then was the electro-mechanical printing terminals of the 1960s? (Hooked up to computers built with discrete transistors.) What was the hardwired electron tube based calculators of the 1940s and 1950s? What was Konrad Zuse's mechanical and relay based computers designed in the 1930s and 1940s?
Looking at Pat's project, the Orchestrion (many years ahead in the future) it's interesting to see that even back in 1984 Pat was at the forefront of music technology. That computer was at one time the grooviest thing around.
9:12 - Those distinctive classic bells (not so much a literal vibraphone) such an effective "warm" sound. Applied a bit in the song, "Goodbye" off "Travels". One of those details, flavors, in their ensemble/orchestration at the time that hooked me from my classic/prog rock back in middle school, to a broader pallete.
Step into the way back machine :). Read many interviews and have lots of releases but only saw him and the PMG once, right around this time, Berkeley outdoor. Best times of my life.
Absolutely love these live performances from this 1982 gig. For me it is the definitive PMG lineup and sound - although I appreciate that PMG had to change over time. So interesting to hear Pat being interviewed with sensible questions etc.
Glenn Michael Thompson - For it's time yeah, you're dead right. Unlike the Jools Holland show today that has enormous potential for featuring great artists too but chooses to put on mostly crap artist who can barely play.
Being in Canada I haven't had a chance to see the Jools Holland show... but it's not too difficult to imagine the trite crap pablum they're shoveling out! The whole music industry's in the midst of a change, and I'm curious to see where it'll be in a decade or two...(?)
Great interview! Wish there were more Metheny interviews online. Very clever guy and certainly on side as regards jazz vs pop discussion! Thanks for posting.
Technology explodes the boundaries so that anyone can create music, but far fewer can create good music & fewer than that can create good music & play it well.
DOS music notation program there...maybe SCORE...Soooo archaic! I may have had a similar DOS notation program but learned Finale instead starting around 1992. Interesting!
@@taildragger53 Hmm? Please listen to Pat's answer! He admitted to being a snob, without any hesitation. Has that word really lost all of its self ironic connotations since the 80s? (I wouldn't know, perhaps, being scandinavian.)
I've seen him a few times. The First Circle tour and a couple of other trios. Amazeballs. Speaking as a gay man, this was his cutest era. He always seems to be a nice and laid back person.
PM is, not to be cliche but "one with his guitar" a real Rarity and one of the best in the world with his epic style. I've only seen one other flow like him and that's Daniele Gottardo.
Pity the BBC axed the old grey whistle test (back in 1988!)... David Attenborough who commissioned it was the best director the BBC ever had and his programming has had a longer lasting impact than anything else the Beeb has ever produced.
I am utterly fascinated with the early adoption of technology. This was the time I got into computers, and I remember well how explosive and inviting the new technology was, but also how, especially compared to what it has become, how incredibly primitive early PC computing was. Amazing early musical work with emerging technology. I had no idea before seeing this and a similar interview I found yesterday here on RUclips, here: ruclips.net/video/vr78ISrTElE/видео.html
Enjoy the audio, then. Why don't you? Besides, it's the music and the man behind it that counts. And even though I'm blind, I can say Hush! Close your eyes, and listen to the scenery!
British wit notwithstanding, the Synclavier does indeed look like 'a cross between musical stuff and something you might find behind the counter in a bank'.
The last video bit is the BBC being "creative"; it's the rare "Are You Going With Me" video they're destroying by replacing the audio with the 'First Circle' track.
The pat metheny group is the soundscape of my youth. Whenever I hear them I remember a beautiful time physically gone, but spiritually here.
Listening to Pat Metheny, reconnects one with the soul. Even in dark times, there is light.
Oh Lyle......... 😢
too soon buddy!!!!
(You’re my FAV forever)
In interviews like this, what emerges is Pat's simple joy, and his love of life and music. Always appreciate his gentle sense of humor and his humility. What a star.
So cool
"Do you actually sell any records?" Why do you think you're interviewing him? BBC journalism standards...non-existent here? I mean, come on...Pat is an extraordinarily affable, wonderful guy to put up with that nonsense so cheerfully.
Well at least the sock puppet " Allowed " Pat to play.
Totally, this interviewer is being quite the asshole.
What an idiotic comment!
Thanks for this. I recorded this on VHS video when it was first broadcast, still have it, but it's in bad shape. Met Pat at Hammersmith Odeon the same year. The bass player Nick Beggs was sat in front of me in the audience I remember. Great gig great memories. I talked with Pat about Allan Holdsworth. Such a nice guy. Saw him a few times after that. Always great gigs.
He’s so diplomatic. By this time I don’t think he recorded for ECM again.
Metheny has always been a class act in interviews. Thanks for letting other jazz artists like me see this!
He could've worn some pants though.
@@cobblewright xD HAHAHA
@@cobblewright he was rocking the short shorts at least until 1989
Having owned several Synclaviers I can say that what Pat did with this tech is quite amazing! Especially using the Guitar trigger.
Going back in time to when I was first introduced to his amazing music... still a big fan!
Pat came here to Orlando a few years back, and packed out the Walt Disney theatre. So I guess a lot has changed.
Crazy to see him so young. I've been following him since about 1979-80, and seen him perform 6 times. His shows are always wonderfully interesting, connecting, and enlightening. He's gone through many changes, and brought in many young and talented artists. Great storyteller. I have utmost respect for this great human. Have a blessed New Year!
honest man, honest, amazing music. genius!
Seeing MIDI in its earliest stages is insane
Wonderful to hear Nana playing percussion on the clip.
People new to Pat and his music: That music at the 12 minute point is NOT Pat. It's filler to mask the actual track and stop the video being taken down for copyright reasons. Thank you. Enjoy the rest of your day.
thanks for the explanation, because I was flipping out there for second
That said, the vid was originally for Are you Going With Me? but on this programme they played it with Tell it All.
kinda ticked that they did that, but I get why..
This piece is actually cool. Whats the name of it?
@@MikolaiStroinski i kinda wanna know too? It reminded me of Super Mario Galaxy
I've been listening to Pat since 1983, and I'm a Canadian.
I've met pat. he was pretty nice actually.
WOW ! First time I have ever seen an interview with Pat and love his view points on Jazz vs Pop, rock. Jazz is truly a unique art form and in my books the best way to colour music.
I went to Pat Matheny's concert here in Perth Western Australia some years ago and was blown away.
Also how technoligy has changed since that interview.
Thank you Pat, your music realy takes me places.
Terry Hill
Jazz Fremantle
I got to work with a Synclavier II in college around this same time, amazing instrument, wild looking back at the DEC terminal and how much work everything is by today’s standards! Always love watching Pat talk and play.
A wonderful composer and player ...definitely one of my favourite ever guitarists !
An outstanding guitarist and an otherworldy composer.
Agreed.
I bought my first PM album in 1980 at age 13. Its been a long amazing journey for this amazing talent. He has really enhanced my experience on this planet to say the least.
My favorite musician since 1983 and PMG my fave band also. Heard them live in LA In 1984 and have been blown away ever since.
Love Pat’s sound
Absolutely the greatest guitarist in the world.
Alongside Todd Rundgren, Pat is my favorite musician.
Let’s not forget about Alan Holdsworth, John McLaughlin and Al Dimeola...
@@biorythmicshifter I forgot none of them or many other outstanding guitarists; none are the equal of Metheny (and don't even get me started about his compositional brilliance).
@@rickboone6949 Paco de Lucia.
Alan Holdsworth probably greatest artist since Beethoven.
I cant believe this,this is the episode of the "old grey whistle test"that got me into Pat metheny all those years ago,one of the best days of my life and i loved him ever since,my fav all time musician,a musical god and only a couple of weeks ago saw him at the barbican in london.
I became a huge fan of his in 1982, and he's still absolutely one of my favorites! I saw him in 1984 with "First Circle" and guessed the title's rhythm to be in 18-8 time. He was blown away. It's 22-8! I'll never forget that. I still hope I can meet him, because he's such a huge inspiration.
I love pat's style man its crazzy !!!
This is hilarious watching that old technology on an iPhone 6s Plus today! Great guitar player / awesome live shows!!
Have been a huge fan since the very early days - thanks so much for posting this!!
Wow, Pat using the bridge pick up for that video. He's a great player.
Will do thanks. Great news about the Metheny Group new album next year...and fingers crossed for a live performance after that!
Pat Metheny using an old VT101 terminal, OMG what a funny scene. Stone age machines, so much time has passed. BTW his 80s music is still great.
Nowadays machines might be more advanced, but people are more stone age. The grunts who can only operate touchscreen and mouse.
Well, if the microprocessor controlled VT101 was "stone age"? What then was the electro-mechanical printing terminals of the 1960s? (Hooked up to computers built with discrete transistors.) What was the hardwired electron tube based calculators of the 1940s and 1950s? What was Konrad Zuse's mechanical and relay based computers designed in the 1930s and 1940s?
Danny Gottlieb is a monster drummer
Wow...look at Steve Rodby playing an instrument that (many said) would replace his main axe.
Definitey yes👍
Absolutely!
"The only guitarist I would allow to play this quickly", this guy is calling the shots!
I like that the clip starts right after a Daft Punk interview in 1984
Daft Proto-Punk, as they were known back then
His secret must be the striped shirts. I should buy one.
cosmoduemila I tell you it’s not. I have lots of striped shirts. Still no magic.
I think he saw it worked for The Beach Boys.
Where's Waldo? Oh wait... 0:30... there he is.
@@thewoodys_surf_instrumental Or Eddie Van Halen.
Nana Vasconcelos on percussion.
Yes the late Nana Vascocelos. What a superb musician!
Looking at Pat's project, the Orchestrion (many years ahead in the future) it's interesting to see that even back in 1984 Pat was at the forefront of music technology. That computer was at one time the grooviest thing around.
Great interview ... it's nice to hear him talking about the business and logistic end of it as well.
Rest In Peace Lyle!
And also Nana Vascocelos.
RIP to the legend!!
Superb find. Pat your still as brilliant as ever!!
9:12 - Those distinctive classic bells (not so much a literal vibraphone) such an effective "warm" sound. Applied a bit in the song, "Goodbye" off "Travels". One of those details, flavors, in their ensemble/orchestration at the time that hooked me from my classic/prog rock back in middle school, to a broader pallete.
👏🏾👏🏾
Step into the way back machine :). Read many interviews and have lots of releases but only saw him and the PMG once, right around this time, Berkeley outdoor. Best times of my life.
The rebel with a cause - Pat Metheny.
Absolutely love these live performances from this 1982 gig. For me it is the definitive PMG lineup and sound - although I appreciate that PMG had to change over time. So interesting to hear Pat being interviewed with sensible questions etc.
Thanks for posting this video. It sure shows how far computer music technology has come since 1984.
Wow! l forgot how young he was!!
Unbelievable tone.
The Old Grey Whistle Test had SO many good artists on their intimate little show.
when was that
petrosros
The show ran on British Television's BBC2 from 1971 to 1987. It was sort of like the Brit's version of "The Midnight Special" (U.S.)
Glenn Michael Thompson - For it's time yeah, you're dead right. Unlike the Jools Holland show today that has enormous potential for featuring great artists too but chooses to put on mostly crap artist who can barely play.
Being in Canada I haven't had a chance to see the Jools Holland show... but it's not too difficult to imagine the trite crap pablum they're shoveling out! The whole music industry's in the midst of a change, and I'm curious to see where it'll be in a decade or two...(?)
Plenty of Jools show on youtube Glenn. Okay it's not all bad but most of the time it's dribble.
Awesome Synclavier demo!!!!
great! pat was alaways ahead of time. this was sooo long ago and they eaven used floppy discs. helly yeah!
Wow, this is amazing. Never seen Pat play keyboards, and he can play. Shame didn’t feature Lyle more.
Great interview! Wish there were more Metheny interviews online. Very clever guy and certainly on side as regards jazz vs pop discussion! Thanks for posting.
Ha. Funny how he says jazz like "JYAAZZ". Must be a Missouri thing.
From KCMO, can confirm.
he also pronounces the words, root and Missouri in Kansas City style.
Pat just simply Rocks, in Jazz .lol
Mind traveling with PMG since 79
Great video, thanks a lot. Very funny to see they put in the song "Tell it all" on the video of "Are you going with me?", as if we wouldn't notice :-)
It is amusing how old this fancy technology is, of course. Now he's got the Orchestrion thing etc etc..
Thankyou for this. I didn't have a video at the time but remember
watching it. Great to see it again.
Pat very gingerly explaining Florida geography! lol
Great video!
Listen to that beautiful mechanical keyboard.
Dude !!!! Listen to Nana @ 7 min. Yeah Baby !!! This is cool. Thanks for posting this.
This is an awesome piece of documented history!
BTW, my like was 100th :)
PAT METHENY!
I love You,as you now already,is not sexual ofcourse,
great interviev,thanks for upload.
amazing!
lovely lines from @ 6:39 onwards - classic Methteny figures @ 6:47/48-54-55.
Naná Vasconcelos is one bad ass percussionist.
I was thinking the exact same thing watching the performance clips.
"Lyle is in another room down the hall..." too bad they didn't interview Lyle for this program.
Now we can only hope he is in another room down the hall. Ugh - what a loss for the musical world.
Great!
Technology explodes the boundaries so that anyone can create music, but far fewer can create good music & fewer than that can create good music & play it well.
Plus they take gigs away from seasoned musicians. Lots of them show up late for gigs while the fact is they live with parents well after 20 years old!
DOS music notation program there...maybe SCORE...Soooo archaic! I may have had a similar DOS notation program but learned Finale instead starting around 1992. Interesting!
What a good sport he is.... Last 2 minutes aren't "Tell it all" though....
2:40 “You weren’t a snob were you?” - no the snob is you David. Let's thank the stars Metheny was ALLOWED to play that quickly,
Nat he gave us this interview, didn’t he?
What? Pat readily admitted to being a jazz snob as a kid (just like i would btw).
It s kind of typical 1984 smug English yuppiness.
@@taildragger53 Hmm? Please listen to Pat's answer! He admitted to being a snob, without any hesitation. Has that word really lost all of its self ironic connotations since the 80s? (I wouldn't know, perhaps, being scandinavian.)
great vid, thanks a lot for posting!!!
That cavernicolous MuseScore looking cool
Fantastic Video- I really enjoyed watching!
Best wishes, Max
This is about where I opted in to his music. T-h-a-n-k-f-u-l-l-y, a guy I worked with introduced me to the Falcon/Snowman LP and that was all it took.
How far the computer in Music production has come.
Sadly, yes.
wow.... sweet...!
I've seen him a few times. The First Circle tour and a couple of other trios. Amazeballs. Speaking as a gay man, this was his cutest era. He always seems to be a nice and laid back person.
PM is, not to be cliche but "one with his guitar" a real Rarity and one of the best in the world with his epic style. I've only seen one other flow like him and that's Daniele Gottardo.
That's crazy, that a guitar can play the sounds of various instruments.
PAT , I HAVE THIS FEVER...MORE COWBELL !!
Pity the BBC axed the old grey whistle test (back in 1988!)... David Attenborough who commissioned it was the best director the BBC ever had and his programming has had a longer lasting impact than anything else the Beeb has ever produced.
I am utterly fascinated with the early adoption of technology. This was the time I got into computers, and I remember well how explosive and inviting the new technology was, but also how, especially compared to what it has become, how incredibly primitive early PC computing was. Amazing early musical work with emerging technology. I had no idea before seeing this and a similar interview I found yesterday here on RUclips, here: ruclips.net/video/vr78ISrTElE/видео.html
4:00 Facts
Wish I had these guys performing in my house! 13:45
This is gold, man. Where do you find old gems like this?
The Synclavier
Enjoy the audio, then. Why don't you? Besides, it's the music and the man behind it that counts. And even though I'm blind, I can say Hush! Close your eyes, and listen to the scenery!
[Computer voice] "Would you like to play a game?"
British wit notwithstanding, the Synclavier does indeed look like 'a cross between musical stuff and something you might find behind the counter in a bank'.
What's this software that makes the guitar sounds like various instruments back in 84!?
The last video bit is the BBC being "creative"; it's the rare "Are You Going With Me" video they're destroying by replacing the audio with the 'First Circle' track.
"Donna Lee"- The Mack Five feat. Alex Hahn
is there a name to the amazing jam that kicks in at 6 minutes?