We can feel your fingers on each notes. WAOW. The melodic phrasing with your two hands is incredible. What a left line! Totally organic interpretation. A very rare beauty. Andre, 🤌🏻😍
Sometimes we never really truly appreciate the contributions of the greatest musicians until they have returned home to Source Energy. I always knew that he was present, a member of Pat's group, a creator on a plane of his own, but only now that he has decided to leave us with his absence can I truly appreciate his corpus that he has left us to ponder, to love, to appreciate. This song has been played by me everyday at least 20-30 times and I still can't get enough of it. I have listened to versions by Uwe Karcher, Andre Mehmari, Dr. Guy Shkolnik, Alex Sill on guitar seemingly holding back tears as he played this song, by himself and with Pat' group. I had the pleasure to see him perform at the Greek Theatre in around 1994-1995, the entire show was nothing less than Heavenly. You are missed only in person but we have your catalog to keep us "Close to You".
Thank you for posting this. It is absolutely my favorite Lyle Mays song. Your interpretation is so beautiful ! Two of the best interpretations of close to home is this one you played and another one is played by Andrey Korolev on classical guitar. The 2 Andre’s. God bless the 2 of you even more.
Beautiful rendition of the most sublime piece by perhaps my favourite musician. I suspect it is only now that Lyle has sadly passed, called home well before his time, that the cultural world will start to realise just what an astonishingly gifted artist it has lost. Perhaps it should have appreciated him more when he was alive...
Quando dedos fazem poesia sonora, o silêncio universal, que em nós se mostra brilhante, permite-nos a suprema serenidade, que encontra o caminho dos corações e das puras almas. A de Lyle, está bem ao seu lado, fartando-se de suas sonoras poesias...abraço forte Mestre André.
Tiers on my eyes... So long time from the first time I heard (1985 I think); that is Lyle. He can touch secret parts, perhaps the Soul. Thanks Lyle and the Player for your interpretation.
Andre, maybe, just maybe, there is something to, this reincarnation hocus pocus You would be a Brazilian, like Milton Nacimento, Heitor Villa Lobos and countless others God blessed Brazil, with the finest musicians in the world It’s an exquisite interpretation, that I’m sure Lyle is thoroughly enjoying I’m so glad to have found you You’ve managed to fill the huge void left in my soul from Lyes passing I so look forward in embracing your musical dreams God bless Michael from Mexico
What a wonderful piece wow!!! Always I can listen too that masterpiece from 1985 it's like the first time. Thanks Lyle! Thanks to the player too, I appreciate so much.
Ah André assim você me mata ! Juntar Lyle Mays e você os dois pianistas que mais amo! Ah sim esqueci de Keith Jarret rs. Só chorando! Mas de felicidade of course. Gosto muito de você e de te ver tocar meu caro amigo, obrigado por tantos momentos de emoção e pura música em minha vida!
THAT, THAT WAS SO PRETTY, SO DELICATE. SO EMOTIONAL, SO NOT HERE, I WAS SOME WHERE, I MISS LYLE, THE DAY HE WAS GONE, SOMETHING IN ME WAS ABSENT AS WELL, THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING THAT HUMBLE GENIUS'S GIFT. FOR ALL OF US THAT KNOW
MY CLOSE FRIEND ED KING PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 14, 2021, SUCH A SWEET SOUL, HE WILL BE DELICATELY INTERWOVEN IN MY MIND, THIS SONG BRINGS SO MUCH POSITIVE AND INTERLUDE, I CLOSE MY EYES WHEN I LISTEN, THANK ANDRE MEHMARI, ITS SO BEAUTIFUL
Parabéns Mehmari... que feeling! Que expressividade... que notas tão claras, tocadas com uma energia que soam fundo... tão lindo cara!!! Lyle Mays... quando houvi essa música em vinil nunca mais a esqueci... ter visto vc tocar ... posso dizer que foi na mesma beleza que o autor...
I can't stop listen to this cover. The left hand is awesome. Andre... Hahaha 🤍 The right hand too. Lol. The same with synths? You're so good at this (Maysways). The sound of your Steinway... Wow
Magnífico !!! André que linda essa melodia, ainda não havia conhecido no piano solo, com toda certeza você é ótimo no que faz !!! Parabéns!!! Adoro ver a dona Cacilda tocar tbm, desde Garden e Araucaria hotel !!!
Andre você produz música que está fazendo fluidos de cura para o mundo todo nesse momento Deus lhe pague pela suprema beleza e virtuosismo. Abraço apertado
tá linda sua gravação, tem toda a bagagem emocional que a música tem .. e mais sua onda, demais! há anos desejo tocar essa música.. ótimo encontrar essa gravação
Bravo, André! Really enjoyed your interpretation of this magical composition of that gentle man that is slowly changing the world as we know it. Your technique and sentiment come through like a searing sword and the Steinway (Lyle's piano of choice), yields all these beautiful nuances you materialize. An absolute pleasure to listen to you! Stay safe and true. From one musician to another.
We can feel your fingers on each notes. WAOW. The melodic phrasing with your two hands is incredible. What a left line!
Totally organic interpretation. A very rare beauty. Andre, 🤌🏻😍
the rendering of Lyle's harmony is absolutely amazing...
Sometimes we never really truly appreciate the contributions of the greatest musicians until they have returned home to Source Energy. I always knew that he was present, a member of Pat's group, a creator on a plane of his own, but only now that he has decided to leave us with his absence can I truly appreciate his corpus that he has left us to ponder, to love, to appreciate. This song has been played by me everyday at least 20-30 times and I still can't get enough of it. I have listened to versions by Uwe Karcher, Andre Mehmari, Dr. Guy Shkolnik, Alex Sill on guitar seemingly holding back tears as he played this song, by himself and with Pat' group. I had the pleasure to see him perform at the Greek Theatre in around 1994-1995, the entire show was nothing less than Heavenly. You are missed only in person but we have your catalog to keep us "Close to You".
Beautiful words
Rest in heaven Lyle Mays. Your music will live on forever.
This is an Amazing Cover of the Great Lyle Mays! Thank You from USA!
no paro de escuchar esto..
A touching and heartfelt interpretation of my most favorite Lyle Mays composition. Tears and great thanks from Wyoming, USA.
Thank you for posting this. It is absolutely my favorite Lyle Mays song. Your interpretation is so beautiful ! Two of the best interpretations of close to home is this one you played and another one is played by Andrey Korolev on classical guitar. The 2 Andre’s. God bless the 2 of you even more.
Maravilhoso..o arranjo mais bonito de lyle...é o seu. PARABÉNS.
Beautiful rendition of the most sublime piece by perhaps my favourite musician. I suspect it is only now that Lyle has sadly passed, called home well before his time, that the cultural world will start to realise just what an astonishingly gifted artist it has lost. Perhaps it should have appreciated him more when he was alive...
A música é linda!!! E a interpretação, então!!! Agradecemos por compartilhar aqui este momento!
Espetacular. Que pianista maravilhoso. Viva o Brasil e tantos talentos.
Sooooooooooo well done. I applaud your confidence to play this in the light of Lyle Mays with your own interpretation.
Quando dedos fazem poesia sonora, o silêncio universal, que em nós se mostra brilhante, permite-nos a suprema serenidade, que encontra o caminho dos corações e das puras almas. A de Lyle, está bem ao seu lado, fartando-se de suas sonoras poesias...abraço forte Mestre André.
what a lovely rendition of this beautiful song from Lyle Mays (RIP)🙏🏻🎹
This is so fluid, it flows naturally. It's the best Close to Home interpretation I've heard.
Agreed!
Tiers on my eyes... So long time from the first time I heard (1985 I think); that is Lyle.
He can touch secret parts, perhaps the Soul.
Thanks Lyle and the Player for your interpretation.
What a gift to play like this. Thank you, in good memory of Lyle.
Muito lindo, tanto o tema do grande Lyle Mays com a execução do tb grande pianista André Mehmari, muito lindo!
Andre, maybe, just maybe, there is something to, this reincarnation hocus pocus
You would be a Brazilian, like Milton Nacimento, Heitor Villa Lobos and countless others
God blessed Brazil, with the finest musicians in the world
It’s an exquisite interpretation, that I’m sure Lyle is thoroughly enjoying
I’m so glad to have found you
You’ve managed to fill the huge void left in my soul from Lyes passing
I so look forward in embracing your musical dreams
God bless
Michael from Mexico
What a wonderful piece wow!!! Always I can listen too that masterpiece from 1985 it's like the first time. Thanks Lyle! Thanks to the player too, I appreciate so much.
Lyle, please feel free to continue touching our souls. No one has ever played such beautiful notes.
Ah André assim você me mata ! Juntar Lyle Mays e você os dois pianistas que mais amo! Ah sim esqueci de Keith Jarret rs. Só chorando! Mas de felicidade of course. Gosto muito de você e de te ver tocar meu caro amigo, obrigado por tantos momentos de emoção e pura música em minha vida!
É, eu digo o mesmo!
How beautiful! I love your crystal-clear piano sound.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!! I really miss him. I like how you played this your own way while still capturing the essence.
Close to home has always been a very special song in my life. Thank you for playing it beautifully.
CAN'T THANK ANDRE ENOUGH, AND AT THE SAME PROFOUNDLY IN AWE OF THIS GENIUS OF A MAN ARTICULATE LYLES CLOSE TO HOME, SO BEAUTIFUL
Once again Andre, gorgeous performance of Lyle's "Close to Home", which is among my most favorite pieces by Lyle. ☮❤
That guy has a nice touch on the piano. Played Lyle's beautiful, Close to Home, perfectly. Lyle passed away too young. RIP Lyes.🌄🌟🌅
THAT, THAT WAS SO PRETTY, SO DELICATE. SO EMOTIONAL, SO NOT HERE, I WAS SOME WHERE, I MISS LYLE, THE DAY HE WAS GONE, SOMETHING IN ME WAS ABSENT AS WELL, THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING THAT HUMBLE GENIUS'S GIFT. FOR ALL OF US THAT KNOW
A beautiful interpretation.
You are playing from a place of passion.
A masterpiece.
One of the best playings of „Close to home“ on piano! 👍🏽🥂
Interpretação fantastica! Parabéns Andre!
Breathtaking Andre ! Bravo! Lyle is alive !
Thank you very much! I was really in love with the music of Lyle Mays. I miss him since is gone now. Pascal
That was amazing. Great playing, touch, etc. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and skill.
Duas coisas lindas. A peça de Lyle e ver André tocar.
MY CLOSE FRIEND ED KING PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 14, 2021, SUCH A SWEET SOUL, HE WILL BE DELICATELY INTERWOVEN IN MY MIND, THIS SONG BRINGS SO MUCH POSITIVE AND INTERLUDE, I CLOSE MY EYES WHEN I LISTEN, THANK ANDRE MEHMARI, ITS SO BEAUTIFUL
Awww Andre!!!! Que coisa linda! Sua musica e um remedio para minha alma! Um balsamo divino! Espero um dia tocarmos junots a 4 maoes ou 2 pianos....
Um tema lindíssimo do eterno Lyle. numa interpretação magistral!
Parabéns Mehmari... que feeling! Que expressividade... que notas tão claras, tocadas com uma energia que soam fundo... tão lindo cara!!! Lyle Mays... quando houvi essa música em vinil nunca mais a esqueci... ter visto vc tocar ... posso dizer que foi na mesma beleza que o autor...
Passando aqui no youtube essa preciosidade. Cheio de sentimento, música pra ouvir de olhos fechados.
Saudades , cadê as lives Andre?
I believe that you and Uwe Karcher are the best in the world to play Lyle.
remembering lyle's playing . amazing andre bravo
Meu Deus! Que maravilhoso, André! Muito obrigada pelo lindo presente pra todos que acompanham e amam seu trabalho!!!❤️
TRES BELLE REPRISE !! BIEN HABITEE PAR L'ESPRIT DE LYLE ! MERCI
Tanta doçura, sensibilidade de coração para coração! Obrigada por mostra seu lado mais delicado.
Bravo, Andre! Thanks for sharing-
holy shit! This is hands-down the best Lyle maze cover I have ever heard. You’re a genius, so much feel, so much of you in his song.
Hai fatto rivivere Lyle... Grazie!
Bonito demais, André Mehmari! Que bom ter te ouvido em BH flanando em pura poesia musical junto com o Proveta e o Sérgio.
Beautiful playing man
Listening from Australia👌
May Lyle Mays rest in heaven. We miss you. Lyle would be proud, Andre.
Lindamente tocado, outro admirador da Holanda.
INCREIBLE!!!!
Tive uma experiência estética sonora fantástica, simplesmente foi uma catarse.
Great performance!
Espectacular , Like
¡¡¡¡¡Excelente!!!!! Es la mejor interpretación que escucho de Lyle _Mays por lejos!!!!!
Que gran interpretación, le diste tu toque personal y magistral... Bravo!!!
Lindíssimo, parabéns pelo talento e sensibilidade.
I can't stop listen to this cover.
The left hand is awesome. Andre... Hahaha 🤍
The right hand too. Lol.
The same with synths? You're so good at this (Maysways).
The sound of your Steinway... Wow
Um gênio interpretando a música do outro gênio ❤
Magnífico !!! André que linda essa melodia, ainda não havia conhecido no piano solo, com toda certeza você é ótimo no que faz !!! Parabéns!!! Adoro ver a dona Cacilda tocar tbm, desde Garden e Araucaria hotel !!!
Great interpretation! Would love to hear your interpretation of Fictionary.
Good to know that Lyle Mays is appreciated (Michael, a septuagenerian jazzer)
Andreè thank you, great playing, I m sure Lyle would have loved your playing.
Andre você produz música que está fazendo fluidos de cura para o mundo todo nesse momento
Deus lhe pague pela suprema beleza e virtuosismo. Abraço apertado
tá linda sua gravação, tem toda a bagagem emocional que a música tem .. e mais sua onda, demais!
há anos desejo tocar essa música.. ótimo encontrar essa gravação
Que Maravilha!
merci beaucoup bravo. Et vive la musique de Lyle Mays
André you are an amazing player and an inspiration
Beautifully done, this is my favorite Lyle composition of all time. Love your version!
What a tribute and how appropriate now upon Lyle's passing. Great performance and moving interpretation.
Magnificent!
Belíssimo, André.
Grande André,
Sempre alegrando os nossos corações.
Abs.
Beautiful, respectful, sincere. Thank you.
Exelente...!!!!
Fantástico!!
Love that song and love your version of this song. Beautifully played!!!
Obrigada, André! Que a delicadeza e o amor de sus músicas continue permeando sua vida!
MY dear Andre` thank you very much to share your art i will be yoyr fan forever
Tomara que Lyle veja isto, onde estiver.
Bonito demais.....Lyle Mays de certeza gostaria . .(:
BRAVO ... no other words
Excelente!!!!! Saludos desde chile, felicitaciones!!!!!!
So beautiful. I wish this was on an album.
Muito perto mesmo... Céu de paz...
Essa música me lembra de tu do.
Linda de doer!
Essa é a Beleza, em todo o seu esplendor.
linda demais, das mais lindas de sempre. incrível lyle e você
Depois de tudo isso o que dizer?........ A música dá sentido à vida.
Emocionante ao extremo...
Such taste and masterful precision in your rendition of this treasure, Andre. My admiration and respect for you!
perto de casa! demais!
Bravo Andre !
Excelente,muy buena,felicitaciones desde chile!!!!!
you caught the soul of lyle ... bravo ... thank you
Absolutely brillant because the voicings and the feeling are close (to home) to the master. Tell me if you come in Paris one day !
Que lindo. Se Lyle escuta, dá as cara.
Bravo, André! Really enjoyed your interpretation of this magical composition of that gentle man that is slowly changing the world as we know it. Your technique and sentiment come through like a searing sword and the Steinway (Lyle's piano of choice), yields all these beautiful nuances you materialize. An absolute pleasure to listen to you! Stay safe and true. From one musician to another.
Bryan Windmark thank you so much! Much love! Stay safe too. This too will pass
Bravo!!!!