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It seems to be that time of the year again...
I'm so sorry for your losses, Mario.
You wrote a really beautiful tribute to him, the violin motif is heartbreaking.
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A truly beautiful ode, Mario. You excelled on the Swam violin and cello. I totally get the vibe of it, too, as I've only got 2 male friends left who I've known for decades. So many have had their planetary bodies reach their use by date and have moved on to a higher realm. Thanx so much Chay. Those Swam instruments are very easy to use and they sound fantastic, well at lease to me. I have only one long time friend left. He used to be my brother-in-law but they split up decades ago, but we still call each other brother-in-laws. Unfortunately he is dying of bone cancer. Four years ago they gave him one year to live but he is still living alone and doing quite well considering what he is going through.
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It seems to be that time of the year again...
I'm so sorry for your losses, Mario.
You wrote a really beautiful tribute to him, the violin motif is heartbreaking. Thanx Brian for this wonderful review. Thanx for noticing the violin as I tried to make it as sad sounding as I could.
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Lovely piece Mario. Loved the melodies so well played. Condolences to losing your buddy. Lots of this going around these days. Sad days for sure. So lucky to have music to sooth the sorrow...
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Sorry to hear that your friend has passed away Mario, and that 2025 has been a bad year in that regard for you.
A lovely and serene piece for someone who has meant a lot to you.
All the best bro.
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Lovely piece Mario. Loved the melodies so well played. Condolences to losing your buddy. Lots of this going around these days. Sad days for sure. So lucky to have music to sooth the sorrow... Than Scott I appreciate those very kind words. 2026 has to be better.
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Sorry to hear that your friend has passed away Mario, and that 2025 has been a bad year in that regard for you.
A lovely and serene piece for someone who has meant a lot to you.
All the best bro. Thanx so much Lee. Yes Scott and I have been best friends since we met in 1967. He was one hell of a keyboardist.
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Mario,
I am so sorry for your losses. It's been a tough year for you. This is a beautiful tribute to Scott.
Rest in peace Scott.
My sincere condolences.
--Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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"Scott was one of two musicians I played with over the years that knew exactly what the other was going to do prior to doing it."
And that makes the best music.
Lovely tribute and great work on the strings.
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Hi Mario. This very pretty. Nicely done. I'm sorry for your loss.
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