Sir John Tavener - RIP

Tony Towner's Fridge

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• Nov 12, 2013

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I quite liked your music, thanks.

TNBA
TTF

 

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Gwylan

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• Nov 12, 2013

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Yes, rather sad news. Sat behind him at a concert of his music once. He was an imposing figure in every sense of the word and yet a deeply humble, spiritual individual. He'll be much missed

 

The Large One

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• Nov 12, 2013

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Sad news indeed.

Met him very briefly once. His wife and my better half were friends when they lived in Hurstpierpoint. Lovely fella, though as Gwylan says, quite imposing.

 

tinycowboy

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• Nov 12, 2013

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I liked his music too. RIP.

 

Leighgull

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• Nov 12, 2013

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He had a stroke when he was 30 and a massive heart attack in 2007 and still lived to nearly 70. No wonder he spent a lot of time writing morose dirges about god.

 

Titanic

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• Nov 12, 2013

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Leighgull said:

He had a stroke when he was 30 and a massive heart attack in 2007 and still lived to nearly 70. No wonder he spent a lot of time writing morose dirges about god.

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Rather than 'morose' I would describe it as achingly beautiful.

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Bevendean Hillbilly

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• Nov 12, 2013

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Titanic said:

Rather than 'morose' I would describe it as achingly beautiful.

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It is quite morose too. I think you have to agree.

 

Cheshire Cat

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• Nov 13, 2013

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He was Greek Orthodox - they tend to be a bit severe

 

stripeyshark

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• Nov 13, 2013

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Studied "The Lamb" at A Level. It was a pleasure. RIP.

 

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Established1982

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• Nov 13, 2013

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Had the privilege of meeting him once, as he was totally dominating the entirety of Salisbury Cathedral. Yes, he was quite imposing.

I think his music will be have a re-awakening now he has passed away. Aside from the religious connotations, it is very serious indeed and I think a lot of people who listen to bands like Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire, Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor etc. might give him a new lease of life. Certainly hope so because he deserves it.