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  • Tribute to a dying friend

    Posted by Moonhare on August 20, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    Today was a huge milestone for me. For those that haven’t seen my 30 Day Challenge video (it was also featured on ep 193 of Acoustic Tuesday) I finally decided to stop dabbling after 41 years when I wrote and recorded a piece of music in February this year for my dear biker friend Kevin ‘Chewy’ Hall. He was seriously ill with cancer and passed away just a few weeks later but he loved the track. It ended up being played at his funeral but I regretted not being able to play the guitars on it (I did everything on a keyboard using sampled guitars – I know, disgusting practice!).

    Today I found myself practicing one this week’s daily challenges in Drop D and decided I would attempt to play the rhythm acoustic guitars along to the video of Chewy’s track and was utterly shocked to find I could play the whole song! So I set the cameras running and this was my second take. I am not afraid to admit I have a tear in my eye now. Thank you Tony and thank you all of you who have been so very supportive in my first few months here. You cannot know what an impact your encouragement has made on my life right now.

    NEXT GOAL – learn to play the solos!

    https://youtu.be/skbuujW4kVw

    Moonhare replied 3 years, 5 months ago 10 Members · 18 Replies
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  • Loraine

    Member
    August 20, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    What a nice tribute to your friend, and your playing was awesome! Great timing and you strum extremely well. I really enjoyed the tune and the video with your friend. Made it much more personable.

    On a different note, I used to ride bikes, but I had a nasty accident about 7 years ago and nearly lost my left leg. Only $1,000 damage to the motorcycle, but I didn’t walk for nearly 9 months afterwards, and then I fell down a flight of icy steps and broke the other leg. Had to start all over again. Needless to say, I’m now afraid to get on a bike and I’m afraid of ice on stairs.

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 20, 2021 at 11:39 pm

      So sorry to hear about about your accident. Confidence is 90% of riding and once you lose it it ceases to be any fun. I’ve been a member of the horizontal biker club too but thankfully not broken any bones and always able to get straight back on and ride home. So far I feel right at home as soon as I get on my Harley and head off to visit a castle, nature reserve, diner etc. in my home county. Just enjoy things while you can is my motto.

  • Marty73

    Member
    August 20, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    That was nice Moonhare. I really enjoyed your creation. Thanks! 😊😊😊😎

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 21, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you. Strange playing along to yourself!

  • Philb

    Member
    August 20, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    Nice job and wonderful tribute!

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 21, 2021 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks @Philb. Was really pleased to be able to do this.

  • jumpinjeff

    Member
    August 20, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    Super pumped you got that strum part locked in. Sounded great!!!

    Say did I feel a little 11/8 time in there?

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 20, 2021 at 11:42 pm

      Thanks so much. I’ve written in 11/8 before but this one is straight down the line 4/4. However I was trying to strum across the beat so you may be picking up on that. The bass was pretty off beat too.

  • stevieblues

    Member
    August 20, 2021 at 7:32 pm

    That was an awesome tribute video Moonhare! You’re pretty good at strumming that song. Sorry you lost your friend!

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 21, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks @stevieblues. I think what made it so hard was that because we were in lockdown in the UK I simply couldn’t be there for him in those last months but was able to invite him to the virtual premiere of his track on YouTube so that was something.

  • Chris_H

    Member
    August 22, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    Well done @Moonhare ! A fitting tribute & so well timed with the backing tracks!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 23, 2021 at 9:44 am

      Thanks @Christopher_H. I was very pleased to get through the whole thing in one go and am looking forward to the day when I can maybe barre those chords too.

  • Bill_Brown

    Member
    August 22, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    That was SWEET @Moonhare 🤩👍 I could feel “the adventure” pulsating through the track – RIP Chewy – may God bless his soul. Thank you @Moonhare for giving us this opportunity to see your dear friend through your heart and eyes💥

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 23, 2021 at 9:42 am

      Thanks a million @Bill_Brown – the journey always continues in my head.

  • PaulL

    Member
    August 23, 2021 at 2:53 am

    In the absence of a ‘Like’ button, 👍!

    Great piece and lovely tribute to your friend. 🤘🏻

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 23, 2021 at 9:42 am

      Thanks @PaulL – a 🤘back at ya!

  • MarkD66

    Member
    August 23, 2021 at 7:45 am

    @Moonshare

    What a wonderful tribute to your friend. As an old dude that has ridden may many miles on a variety of motorcycles over the years,taking a virtual ride while listening to your video was fantastic. I felt like i was on the open road again. 😀 I feel honored to listen to your video. Cheers and Peace…….

    • Moonhare

      Member
      August 23, 2021 at 9:41 am

      So kind of you to say. I just love being on the bike and really enjoyed touring with Chewy across the mountains. The music and bikes are intertwined in my head now. The very best to you @MarkD66

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