I listened to this CD when I was hiking the Grand Canyon with a CD player 21 years ago, every time I hear the album it takes me right back to those magical times exploring the South West for the first time. Ahh, fond memories.
Pat metheny il più grande chitarrista jazz pop rock del mondo un uomo che rimarrà nella storia della musica per sempre.Fantastic Gaetano Limonti chitarrist from italy
Yes.. I finally saw him in Richmond, va a few months ago.. but not with the large band. But I was impressed..I hope he tours again with a larger band one day, so I can hear those classics .👍👍👍
Facing west , and Secret story completely transcended me , amazing lift in peaceful good feelings. I agree with Rich. I hope Lyle is in a beautiful place above in the Heavens. Thank you.
This is as good as it gets. This guy has more talent and melody lines to kill anything out there today. He is indescribably as beautiful as a perfect morning with a beautiful girl and a fine wine.
My name is Dinah and I am 8 years old. I love this song. It is one of my favorite childhood songs. I always listen to it and make up words to it. Facing West is my favorite Pat Metheny's song.
definitely one of my favorite...use to live in cali and listened to this lots...now in texas...when i hear this tune...i have major cali reflections...huge PM fan...cant wait to see him again...constantly facing west...
I thought I was the only one who was gaga for facing west. Probably the most visually inspiring piece of music I've ever heard. Crusin' down the highway out in the middle of nowhere. Studio version guitar solo much mo betta.
Spero tanto di rivedere un'altro bel concerto di Pat Met...l'ultima volta qualche anno fa' nella mia terra a Caserta in un luogo magico il belvedere di San Leucio... Grande Met!!!!
Remember Mark Ledford in prayer is RIGHT. I miss Mark terribly. What a great genuine spirit and a huge talent. I don't recall ever seeing a more popular multi-instrumentalist in my life. And of course, his voice was one of the instruments.
SO Sexy! Have always loved this piece, thanks so very much for posting it on UA-cam! So good on so many levels, rhythm, flow, electrical waves, brass, and the hummers screaming out of Pat's guitar!
It doesn't get any better than this. Reminds me of traveling the roads of Kansas with its infinite blue sky and wide open prairie. Throw some headphones on and crank it. The hair on the back of your neck will stand up.
penso che se non l'avessero già gli statunitensi dovrebbero eleggere questo brano a loro inno nazionale!!!!ascoltando questa musica non puoi fare a meno di pensare a tutti i grandiosi paesaggi e alla maestosità della loro nazione!Che piaccia o no L'america è un grande paese, pat un grande musicista e questo è un grande brano!
I agree, much better than the album. I used to hear this song all the time in the 90's. Never heard it live, but now, and just wow! Thanks for posting.
I try to listen to him everyday.. with all the back and forth from people talking so much negativity, and listening to people talking about politics day after day, and the bitterness that comes from a lot of people, yes, this music takes me away so I just channel all those bad people away.😂
Only Pat did this, to bring the sounds of the country and western to the jazz fields. It was evident in his playing, in the first record "Pat Metheny Group"
in a way, i regret that the PMGroup does not appear with him on this video however, i also understand that Secret Story Tour is a personal Metheny project and not a PMGroup project. (note: Facing West is the 2nd song on the Secret Stories CD). strange that when i saw him live in Denver back in '92, it was the PMGroup backing him.
2005년도 역삼동 LG아트센터에서 그의 공연을 직접 관람했다. 아직도 그 감동을 잊을 수가 없다. 사실 그 당시 공연은 the way up 이라는 굉장히 실험적인 컨셉앨범이어서 약간 걱정(?)도 했었는데 (다소 난해하고 지루한 공연이 되지않을까 하는) 나의 걱정이 기우였음을 깨닫게 해주었다. the way up 연주도 최고였고 그 후에는 Farmer's trust 나 Last train home 같은 기존의 그의 히트곡들을 연주했는데 연주시간이 인터미션같은거 없이 무려 3시간에 육박했다. 3시간동안 조금도 지루한걸 몰랐고 내가 본 음악공연중 가장 환상적인 공연이 아니었나 싶다. 상대적으로 저렴한 가격에 최고의 공연을 보여준 팻 에게 감사하며 당시 한국 공연 6회중 (원래 예정되어 있던건 5회였는데 +1 추가됨) 내가 본 토요일 공연이 DVD와 Bru-Ray로 전세계에 발매됐는데 (당시 공연 중간에 펫이 직접 현재 이 공연을 DVD로 제작중이라면서 함성을 유도하는 멘트도 하고 지미집에 달린 캠들이 보이기도 했음) 그런 역사적인 자리에 동참할 수 있는 행운을 누릴 수 있단것에 대해 역시 감사하는 마음을 갖고있다. 건강하게 오래오래 사셔서 좋은 음악 많이 만들어 주시길 ! : )
Actually, the whole PMG - with the notable exception of Lyle Mays - backed him on this tour. If you look closely on the video, you should recognize Steve Rodby, Paul Wertico, Armando Marcal, David Blamires and Mark Ledford
Yes, I know that, but I meant that he not just "improvises". His improvised soli sound really like written, and it's one of the most difficult things to obtain. I think you can count the musicians that play SO lyrical on the fingers of one hand, or maybe two, but not more.
One of my fav PM songs.. Haven't watched my Secret Story DVD in some time.. Thanks for sharing :)
That was a BLAST. It was the late 70's when I started listening to Pat Metheny and over that time frame my passion for his music grows. What a talent.
My great friend who just passed, Darrell, loved this guy. Now I can see why. Listening as a kind of ode to him. I miss him dearly.
Pat's playing will take you on a beautiful musical journey. Incredible.
I listened to this CD when I was hiking the Grand Canyon with a CD player 21 years ago, every time I hear the album it takes me right back to those magical times exploring the South West for the first time. Ahh, fond memories.
I smile when this song plays. Musical joy!
Entusiasmante brano , che mi ha fatto innamorare della sua musica !
No words for Pat, he just makes the world better.
Been listening to secret stories amazing I am glad I have picked up on this one fabulous C D Really amazed at the sounds excellent.
Pat metheny il più grande chitarrista jazz pop rock del mondo un uomo che rimarrà nella storia della musica per sempre.Fantastic Gaetano Limonti chitarrist from italy
Just plain great!
I can't sit still just the best rhythm with Pat on top of it all.
Juat love this ride Thanks for posting
I know what you mean. I listen to this when driving from Miami to Key West. Perfect for that.
This song is too beautiful...
Yes.. I finally saw him in Richmond, va a few months ago.. but not with the large band. But I was impressed..I hope he tours again with a larger band one day, so I can hear those classics .👍👍👍
The musical expression of the optomistic spirit... joyfully upfliting....
No words come close.... although gaga for it works for me!!!
seek beauty....
One of my favorite PMG selections. What a fantastic bunch of musicians.
My favorite musical group. What a talent Metheny is...not to mention the rest of guys. They're all fantastic.
OMG...I grew up listening to this!! it brings back so many memories!
I can't help liking everything that Pat does. His passion for the Guitar and Music is what touches me.
Facing west , and Secret story completely transcended me , amazing lift in peaceful good feelings. I agree with Rich. I hope Lyle is in a beautiful place above in the Heavens. Thank you.
When I was a kid, my dad would always put this on, sit in his chair and bask. Now, he puts it on, we both take a seat, and relish in this masterpiece.
This is probably the best piece of music I have heard, ever.
Das aller, aller beste was es an Musik so gibt......geil!
Oh my, what an absolutely awesome song! I love it!
A spectacular piece of music.. my favorite Methany work of art!
This is as good as it gets. This guy has more talent and melody lines to kill anything out there today. He is indescribably as beautiful as a perfect morning with a beautiful girl and a fine wine.
+Rich Green you got it!
JudeJaded15 Thanks my friend!
+Rich Green very welcome. love PM
Amen to that Rich!
If you don't know. ...... Now you know......... It's not a secret story anymore...... Pure musical Bliss...... Are you going with us ?
My name is Dinah and I am 8 years old. I love this song. It is one of my favorite childhood songs. I always listen to it and make up words to it. Facing West is my favorite Pat Metheny's song.
definitely one of my favorite...use to live in cali and listened to this lots...now in texas...when i hear this tune...i have major cali reflections...huge PM fan...cant wait to see him again...constantly facing west...
Amazing... a beautiful song and an outstanding performance!!
Yeah! optimism, joy, uplifting, moving forward. Words really fall short.
seek beauty... seek truth!
Thanks!
I thought I was the only one who was gaga for facing west. Probably the most visually inspiring piece of music I've ever heard. Crusin' down the highway out in the middle of nowhere. Studio version guitar solo much mo betta.
SO GLAD TO SEE THIS AGAIN -WONDERFUL TUNE LIVE AT NEW BRUNSWICK - SO UPLIFTING THANKS djej
Turn it up!
thank you
Spero tanto di rivedere un'altro bel concerto di Pat Met...l'ultima volta qualche anno fa' nella mia terra a Caserta in un luogo magico il belvedere di San Leucio... Grande Met!!!!
When I bought this album I listened to the whole thing but then repeated this one for hours.
I love this master piece... I love the melody, it's beatiful
An underrated song that I love so much...!
always love this song!
la mitica guitarra con nudos en la caja acustica y un cepillo de dientes amarrado en el puente........genial
Pat's ode to strumming......beautifully done
That's what jazz is all about, man :) That's why it's so frickin' awesome.
Remember Mark Ledford in prayer is RIGHT. I miss Mark terribly. What a great genuine spirit and a huge talent. I don't recall ever seeing a more popular multi-instrumentalist in my life. And of course, his voice was one of the instruments.
Yes, this is a great sound. Delicate and powerful. Like Pat Metheny's music.
Always and forever. Thank you firstcircle001 for posting.
What a performance!
Paul Wertico is SOOOOOO UNDERRATED!!!!!
Underrated by who ? ... not me
@@johncrispin2118 when you talk about great drummers his name never appears. never ever.
SO Sexy! Have always loved this piece, thanks so very much for posting it on UA-cam!
So good on so many levels, rhythm, flow, electrical waves, brass, and the hummers screaming out of Pat's guitar!
It doesn't get any better than this. Reminds me of traveling the roads of Kansas with its infinite blue sky and wide open prairie. Throw some headphones on and crank it. The hair on the back of your neck will stand up.
penso che se non l'avessero già gli statunitensi dovrebbero eleggere questo brano a loro inno nazionale!!!!ascoltando questa musica non puoi fare a meno di pensare a tutti i grandiosi paesaggi e alla maestosità della loro nazione!Che piaccia o no L'america è un grande paese, pat un grande musicista e questo è un grande brano!
Indeed! That's what I love about PMG, their live performances are just like on the CD :D I just love that!
I searched for "Facing West" By the Staves and discovered this gem! WIN!
Trepidant rythm in a song which leads you higher, higher and even higher, without limits
Usually, we listen to a song. with pat we listen through a song
Absolutely love this instrumental, it calms the savage beast called stress.
My gf told me it was "good fucking music". Her words.
Un super tema,,estratosferico.
Pat metheny y una de tantas genialidades,esa velosidad le imprime un a sutil caracteristica.
He has a Grammy in every room of his house. At this rate, I'd suggest a bigger house !!! AMAZING.
One of my favorite PMG compositions.
I agree, much better than the album. I used to hear this song all the time in the 90's. Never heard it live, but now, and just wow! Thanks for posting.
Semplicemente una fantastica esecuzione.Pat e la sua band sono dei mostri.
How great of a sound !... Mark in a Flugel and David with a Mellophone !!
Beautiful theme!
Just as good live, as it is on the CD. thanks for posting
porca miseria....!! è un grande...non ho + parole...
If he ever he thinks of coming to the UK I would make a bee line to experience this wonderful pat matheny group ?
great song!!!
Pat and Prince, hands down the greatest guitar players ever. Just my opinion.
Pat is an angel !
At peak energy!
I try to listen to him everyday.. with all the back and forth from people talking so much negativity, and listening to people talking about politics day after day, and the bitterness that comes from a lot of people, yes, this music takes me away so I just channel all those bad people away.😂
Stalwart....the Big Leagues....Unsurpassed....Finest guitarist on the planet
Wonderful, the two dislikes probably came from Milli Vanilli fans.
Or deaf people.
oh man, this brings me right back to that one beautiful spring day when I was 10, and got stuck in the jcpennys elevator for 6 minutes and 52 seconds.
AMAZING!!!!
Majestuoso!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
magico!!!
Esta é a musica que se ouve durante os últimos passos que precedem a chegada. Boa chegada á Todos!!
Only Pat did this, to bring the sounds of the country and western to the jazz fields. It was evident in his playing, in the first record "Pat Metheny Group"
What a journey
GREAT TRACK I LIKE THIS TRACK THE SOUND GREAT
in a way, i regret that the PMGroup does not appear with him on this video however, i also understand that Secret Story Tour is a personal Metheny project and not a PMGroup project. (note: Facing West is the 2nd song on the Secret Stories CD). strange that when i saw him live in Denver back in '92, it was the PMGroup backing him.
2005년도 역삼동 LG아트센터에서 그의 공연을 직접 관람했다.
아직도 그 감동을 잊을 수가 없다.
사실 그 당시 공연은 the way up 이라는 굉장히 실험적인 컨셉앨범이어서 약간 걱정(?)도 했었는데 (다소 난해하고 지루한 공연이 되지않을까 하는) 나의 걱정이 기우였음을 깨닫게 해주었다.
the way up 연주도 최고였고
그 후에는 Farmer's trust 나 Last train home 같은 기존의 그의 히트곡들을 연주했는데 연주시간이 인터미션같은거 없이 무려 3시간에 육박했다.
3시간동안 조금도 지루한걸 몰랐고 내가 본 음악공연중 가장 환상적인 공연이 아니었나 싶다.
상대적으로 저렴한 가격에 최고의 공연을 보여준 팻 에게 감사하며 당시 한국 공연 6회중 (원래 예정되어 있던건 5회였는데 +1 추가됨) 내가 본 토요일 공연이 DVD와 Bru-Ray로 전세계에 발매됐는데 (당시 공연 중간에 펫이 직접 현재 이 공연을 DVD로 제작중이라면서 함성을 유도하는 멘트도 하고 지미집에 달린 캠들이 보이기도 했음) 그런 역사적인 자리에 동참할 수 있는 행운을 누릴 수 있단것에 대해 역시 감사하는 마음을 갖고있다.
건강하게 오래오래 사셔서 좋은 음악 많이 만들어 주시길 ! : )
동감입니다. 건강하게 오래사셔서 우리나라도 더 자주 오시고! ^^
Words can't describe. Pat is a dangerous guitarist to listen to too much, cause you absolutely want start phrasing like that !
spettacolare viaggio nell mondo..
პეტ მეტენი ერთი მაგარი სიცოცხლეა, ვინც გაიგებს მის მუსიკას!
il genio dei geni
nobody wants to die after having listened to it
Pat metheny es un maestro ,ojala que vega a Peru .
Actually, the whole PMG - with the notable exception of Lyle Mays - backed him on this tour. If you look closely on the video, you should recognize Steve Rodby, Paul Wertico, Armando Marcal, David Blamires and Mark Ledford
Excellent! Oi! Do I see the great Jim Beard on piano :-)
Yes. And Gil Goldstein on the other one.
Yes, I know that, but I meant that he not just "improvises". His improvised soli sound really like written, and it's one of the most difficult things to obtain. I think you can count the musicians that play SO lyrical on the fingers of one hand, or maybe two, but not more.
@n2motocross
Very agree! Notice the band-constilation! The musicians are sitting partly with the back against eachother:) Cool, i think..
That's indeed an incredible feat! That's what I really like about Metheny ^^
immenso.... come nasetta .........
Horse back riding facing West, sweet.
even better than on the album
The three thumbs down are probably from people that are upset that Milli Vanilli broke up.
GRANDE PAT!!!!
great stuff:)
Pat Metheny! My favorite!
the solo is so better than the CD recording
I agree Rich Green