Hi, Folks -

I gotta admit, I don't understand this tune. :) I love the opening rhythm and harmonics. But I don't understand why Metheny and keyboard player Lyle Mayes chose to overlay it partway through with bits that I consider to be strident. I don't get it. :)

However - this is considered Metheny's signature tune, often or almost always included in the group's public performances, and very much loved by many.

'Tuber Jazz Fusionner commented: "This classic chart transports.....seen live, no words ever suffice." 'Tuber M Hartung wrote: "the essence of beauty......so much heart and soul.......takes you to another place..." 'Tuber Dancer810 wrote: "My favorite tune also by the Pat Metheny Group. I love to close my eyes and just listen....this song has an indescribable quality that just transports you to another place. I also love to play this song over and over when I'm doing highway driving. Simply put, it's a masterpiece of contemporary jazz!!! "

So...from their 1982 third album, "Offramp", and in this video of live performance with the Metropole Orchestra in 2003, here's the Pat Metheny Group with "Are You Going With Me?"

Thanks to YouTuber SpheresAndElements2.

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https://youtu.be/YceTf55lXPI

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--hobie