Pat Metheny Group (Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays) / New York, USA – March 24, 1995

Centered on the rock-solid partnership with Lyle Mays, the group established a sound defined by exquisite layering of synthesizers and acoustic instruments, alongside an ensemble that was both intricate and open; this live recording from the *We Live Here* era embodies the essence of their golden age, where groove and lyricism fused at the highest level. Captured at the Beacon Theatre in New York, the performance vividly preserves the improvisation, dynamics, and the palpable rapport with the audience, offering a listening experience that unfolds like a unique narrative. The group’s ability to develop long-form compositions and the dramatic shifts from silence to explosive intensity represent the true thrill of their music. The sound quality is exceptional, featuring ultra-clear instrument separation and imaging; the expansive tone of Metheny’s signature guitar synthesizer, Mays’s mastery of spatial soundscapes, and the rhythm section’s supple, driving energy all come through with startling realism. Beyond its value as a collector’s item, the album offers new discoveries with every listen—a definitive archival release that allows you to fully experience the pinnacle of the Pat Metheny Group in the 1990s. Live At Beacon Theater, New York, NY March 24th, 1995 Disc 1 1.Introduction / Have You Heard 2.And Then I Knew 3.Here To Stay 4.How Insensitive 5.First Circle 6.Member Introduction 7.Scrap Metal Disc 2 1.Farmer’s Trust 2.Episode D’Azu 3.Last Train Home 4.Are You Going With Me? 5.Third Wind 6.We Had A Sister Disc 3 1.This Is Not America 2.Antonia 3.To The End Of The World 4.PM Outro Remarks 5.Minuano (Six-Eight) 6.Stranger In Town Pat Metheny(guitars, guitar synthesizer, electric sitar) Lyle Mays(piano, synthesizers) Steve Rodby(acoustic bass, electric bass) Paul Wertico(drums) Luis Conte(percussion) Mark Ledford(vocals, guitars, percussion, trumpet) David Blamires(vocals, guitars, percussion, accordion)