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Post subject: Tribute/Memorial Songs
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:49 pm
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I just ran into this song that was released as a free download by John Frusciante last week. It's basically a 10 minute guitar solo that I found incredibly touching and wanted to share.

"This song was recorded for my friend Wayne Forman, the coolest, kindest friend anybody could ever have. When I used to play in arenas I would often mentally aim my playing at him. Wayne loved long guitar solos, and he was my favorite person in the audience to play for. As everyone who knew him is well aware, he was also the best chef ever. When I saw him two days ago, he was laying in front of a CD player, so when I came home I decided I'd make something for him. I recorded this solo for him to hear, but I finished it a day too late, so now it is a tribute to his memory. It is what he would have wanted me to play for him, and it is my offering to his family and friends all over the world, as well as anybody else. Wayno lives in our hearts forever, the greatest guy anybody could ever know. I'm so lucky to have been graced by his friendship. All the love in the world to him.

- John"



Listening to this made me think of lost loved ones that I dearly miss. My dad, my childhood friend and jam partner Jason, my ping pong rival and keyboard player Pete, the first drummer I ever played with and generally hilarious pal Dave. The list goes on and I'm close to tears by the end of the song.

Post more songs here that you think make a great tribute or memorial.

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Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:40 pm
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John Frusciante's friend Wayne Forman must have been a cool dude. 8)

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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:56 pm
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I can't count how many times I have listed to this track over the past few days. It's amazing to me personally and one guitar player I really respect said that it reminded him of Jeff Beck which is ofcourse saying quite a bit.

I'm going to try to learn this, it way above my level but I'll try to break it into 10 one minute chunks and see how it goes. Where's my whammy bar again?? :lol:

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Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:06 pm
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Joe Bonamassa's "Asking Around for You" comes to mind.

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