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Libbey Paul's avatar

Wow. A beautiful tribute to Bill’s legacy as a friend and artist. And I treasure this peek into your creative life as a musician. You contain multitudes.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Libbey. It's an interesting journey, isn't it. Life brings gifts in all forms. Thank you for being one of those gifts.

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Mary T. Migliorelli's avatar

Thank you for this tribute, and for your music. Are your songs and especially the lyrics available to download?

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Mary. My songs aren't available online to download. I have CDs still (recorded 30 years ago--hard to believe!). And I can send you the lyrics if you wish. Thank you again.

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inge huygen's avatar

I can feel the intimate connection you had with your friend Bill. Through this beautiful music you have posted - which I loved - you both stay connected for ever. Thanks for sharing :-) and be well inge

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Inge. It was indeed an intimate connection--not so many words, yet great heart. Always nice to hear from you!

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Daniel Karslake's avatar

Reading this beautiful remembrance took me right back to those incredible Winter Solstice concerts at the Churchouse. What a beautiful space you, Bill and Able created...and what a gift to the world they are. Listening to both of the songs posted, I appreciated, for the first time, Bill's gorgeous arrangements and his brilliant accompaniment....it reminded me, once again, that all passes, art alone endures.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Dan, you and Russ and your parents were there with us several times, I remember. I love your reminder that "all passes, art alone endures." You are bringing a different kind of art to the world through your films, and they continue to make an impact in the world.

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Ashara's avatar

Beautiful music, beautiful tribute to your enigmatic and talented friend. Thank you for sharing this piece of your life.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you so much, Ashara.

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Laurie Hillis's avatar

Tears in my eyes this morning Alan as I read your tribute to Bill and listen to you sing. ❤️💕🙏

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Laurie, I really appreciate this. And so nice to hear from you. It was a beautiful experience writing that tribute.

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Jane Marquardt's avatar

Stunning, Alan - both the music and your words. Sorry for your loss, and yet with this tribute and the musical memories, he is not gone. Sending love.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Jane. I loved writing this--a way to say goodbye after so many years.

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Cate McQuaid's avatar

Alan, what a lovely, evocative remembrance of your friend and creative partner. And the music you made together! Thank you.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Cate!

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Johnathon Pape's avatar

This is a really beautiful tribute to Bill. Thank you for that and for the music!!

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Johnathon.

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Leslie's avatar

Alan, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your songs are beautiful and moving, thank you for sharing them.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Leslie, and nice to know that the songs spoke to you.

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Dagmara Fraczek's avatar

I am sorry for your loss, Alan.

Thank you for sharing your music. It nourished me and connected me with silence and gratitude.

Blessings to You.

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Alan Seale's avatar

Thank you, Dagmara. I recorded those songs 30 years ago--hard to believe it's been that long!

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Dagmara Fraczek's avatar

And it is still alive.🙏 Amazing I listen it all day long. Please share the lirycs if you can 🩷

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