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Tears For The Fallen
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Some of you may remember Michael Marquesen. At MacJams.com he was known as Michael2. He was a very creative individual who was always up for a collaboration, and a kind and compassionate soul. Like myself, he was a devoted fan of George Harrison.

Anyway, I recently decided to seek him out and invite him to this site. Inquiring of my good friend Vic Holman as to Michael’s whereabouts, I was deeply saddened to find out that he passed away from a cardiac arrest back in 2019.

In 2007, Michael posted an unfinished piece and invited folks to play with it. I don’t remember if there were any other takers, but I was quite moved by the piece, and I asked him if I could just jam over it. Upon his approval, I produced this somewhat experimental tune, originally titled “Aftermath.”

I pretty much just went with the flow, allowing the emotion generated by Michael’s piece to inspire me. My playing herein is live, spontaneous, and very loose. Except for a one brief overdub near the end, and the addition of a few delays, it was played through in a single pass (something I never do).

I’m afraid the end result has more of FEELING than of skill in it… but somehow seems to work, IMHO.

Upon hearing of Michael’s passing, I decided to resurrect this tune to honor his memory.

Over the years, several of our fellow MacJammers and iCompers have passed into the light. This tune is offered up in memorium for each and every one of them.

Hey Michael! Say hi to George for me!
Released: 14-Feb-2024
Category: Rock
Application: Logic Pro
File type: mp3
File size: 12.9 Mb
Plays: 27
Downloads: 1
Weekly plays: 1
Weekly downloads: 1
License: No derivative works allowed
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A lot of feeling in this tune and a great tribute to all fallen friends of iCom!
8 months ago
artist
Nice job and what great guitar work.
8 months ago
artist
I'll take feeling over skill any day !! It's a beautiful track, and perfectly played. Emotion is there all along.
8 months ago
Much like "My Guitar Gently Weeps," your guitar playing is the essence of emotion and feeling. I, too, agree; I'll take that over skill anytime, although I can't argue the skill you put forth. Thank you for resurrecting the song. It's a great tribute, indeed. Thanks Mike.
8 months ago
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Great guitar ........ ! Really great ! Emotional WOW .... !
8 months ago
artist
Thanks all. You're really too kind. So glad you appreciate what I tried to do here. Loss hits us all hard. Music can be great therapy! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
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Awesome Track..
Latest song: One Eye Luvv
8 months ago
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Really lovely tribute to Michael a really lovely guy R.I.P Fantastic!!
8 months ago
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Omar & dee, Thanks so much for listening and commenting friends. 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
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Wow, what a guitar solo Mike ! Hope this will be heard by all spirits in the sky.
8 months ago
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Thanks Thierry, You know mon frere, we're many of us now at that age when writings songs for friends and family that have made the transition becomes all too easy... I find it comforting to be able to share the pain and the hope. Glad you like the tune! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
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Rest in peace BigDaddyCee and Fatchance ,as well.Beautiful dedication!!
Latest song: How Long
8 months ago
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This was really quite beautiful.
Latest song: Exposure
8 months ago
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Morgan102 & Ramonaji, Thanks for checking this one out friends! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
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And you say you can;t play blues?-really?-fine sir just fine
8 months ago
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Al, Ha ha... Well alright then... psychedelic blues perhaps; but regular blues? Not so much! Thanks for the kind words of support bro! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
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A very heartfelt tribute, you certainly made that guitar sing .....RIP Icomp friends x
Latest song: Stay
8 months ago
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Dave, Thanks for stopping by and lending an ear! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
Beautiful tribute. Cool guitar solo. Music from the heart to the guitar strings to our hearts.
Latest song: Rhône
8 months ago
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Kenneth, Yes, from the heart. Thanks for listening my friend! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
artist
The guitar is very good and expressive. Next to the mellow electric piano and groove, it really shines hard.
Latest song: Henry James
8 months ago
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Mark, Originally I had no plans to ever post this piece here, but when I heard of Mr. Marquesen's passing, grief took over and I changed my mind. I'm glad folks appreciate what I tried to do with this piece, even though it's not my usual fare. Be well friend! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
I remember Michael... such a relentless fact of life at this age... I don't want to get used to it... but there are too many opportunities... glad you posted this... sounds like you completely entered in
8 months ago
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Very emotional playing, soulful. Godspeed.
Latest song: Sky Is Falling
8 months ago
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Bass2x: Hey thanks for checking my back catalogue friend. Glad you enjoyed this one! 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
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Scotty Hill, another MacJamer, passed a couple of years back as well. I can hear the Harrison vibe here. Heartfelt and very moving Michael. Thanks, Charlie
Latest song: Miracles
8 months ago
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Charlie, Loss is hard. Always is ... Thanks for listening friend. 😋
Latest song: TIME FOR ME TO GO
8 months ago
artist
Emotion always comes before technique. And there are a lot of feelings in this song. Very emotional. Too sad that the story around it is so sad. Reminds me of Maggot Brain by Funkadelic.
Latest song: Agitation (17)
8 months ago
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Fiting memorium; well done.
Latest song: Lost Planet
8 months ago
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