Thanks to John Paterno

HudHudson · 10th October 2005, 02:15 PM

I just want to publicly salute John Paterno for his mix artistry on the Joni Mitchell song "River" as performed by Robert Downey, Jr. on the "Ally McBeal Christmas Album". My wife passed away a couple weeks ago and we played "River" at her memorial service yesterday. It's a tender performance by RDJr and John's mix was as sweet as it gets; there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

paterno · 10th October 2005, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HudHudson

I just want to publicly salute John Paterno for his mix artistry on the Joni Mitchell song "River" as performed by Robert Downey, Jr. on the "Ally McBeal Christmas Album". My wife passed away a couple weeks ago and we played "River" at her memorial service yesterday. It's a tender performance by RDJr and John's mix was as sweet as it gets; there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Wow. I am so sorry for your loss. I am thankful I was a part of something that helped you is some way. I lost my mother just over a year ago, and I know first hand the power of a song to express something that can be hard to say.

Best wishes to you during this difficult time.

John

Rick Sutton · 10th October 2005, 05:55 PM

Hud, My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine my life without my wife and I can only wish that the future brings you peace and serenity. Rick

joaquin · 10th October 2005, 06:18 PM

Sorry to hear the sad news, my best wishes for peace and tranquility during this hard times.............. Joaquin.

HudHudson · 10th October 2005, 08:25 PM

I shared this with John but thought the rest of you should hear this story.

As I struggled last Friday to find a piece of music perfectly suited to evoke the emotions of the occasion, I commented to a friend how Robert Downey Jr would be the perfect artist to play at my wife's memorial service. My buddy had spent some time with Robert in Santa Monica just before his new album came out and I found his fragile, expressive voice and piano style were right on target.

That evening, I looked over a couple thousand CDs in my collection looking for the right song. In the last box of CDs I pulled from my garage, I found a sealed/unopened copy of the Ally McBeal Xmas album and saw Robert's credit. I listened to "River" and the floodgates opened.

If that's not grace, I don't know what is.

Thanks to all of you who've passed along comforting words, and to all who work to create and capture the human condition in music.

Steve

djui5 · 10th October 2005, 08:29 PM

Sorry about your loss

belairstudio · 10th October 2005, 08:46 PM

Searching for the right song amongst 1000's cds looks like a gentle whisper of love.

Sorry for your loss

Alberto

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Originally Posted by HudHudson

Thanks to all of you ......... who work to create and capture the human condition in music.

Steve

gamrecords · 11th October 2005, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HudHudson

I just want to publicly salute John Paterno for his mix artistry on the Joni Mitchell song "River" as performed by Robert Downey, Jr. on the "Ally McBeal Christmas Album". My wife passed away a couple weeks ago and we played "River" at her memorial service yesterday. It's a tender performance by RDJr and John's mix was as sweet as it gets; there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Hud,
I too am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers.

michael

Drumsound · 11th October 2005, 05:30 AM

Hud,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what I would go throught if I lost my wife.

And...
John Paterno ROCKS!

GilWave · 11th October 2005, 05:50 AM

Hud...

A sad time indeed. Glad to hear that you were able to find an expression through music - your missive restores my faith in the medium.

John Paterno is extremely talented, but more importantly he is a wonderful person - sincere and passionate about his art, yet humble.

I hope that with your extensive music collection you are able to find some solace through the songs and lyrics of the artists you admire.

"brothers - whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8, NIV

paterno · 11th October 2005, 10:04 AM

Great quote Gil.

JP

HudHudson · 11th October 2005, 01:29 PM

Thanks, Gil, just what I needed to hear.

You guys rock.

Hud

picksail · 11th October 2005, 04:11 PM

Steve,

My thoughts are with you buddy.

Stewart

severe · 11th October 2005, 06:40 PM

My condolences.

Rodney Gene · 11th October 2005, 07:08 PM

Deepest unspoken blessings your way brother Steve....beyond words...beyond words.

May you have genuine peace.

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10th October 2005, 02:15 PM	#1
HudHudson Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas USofA Posts: 1,134	Thanks to John Paterno I just want to publicly salute John Paterno for his mix artistry on the Joni Mitchell song "River" as performed by Robert Downey, Jr. on the "Ally McBeal Christmas Album". My wife passed away a couple weeks ago and we played "River" at her memorial service yesterday. It's a tender performance by RDJr and John's mix was as sweet as it gets; there wasn't a dry eye in the house. __________________ "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson www.myspace.com/steventoddhudson

10th October 2005, 08:25 PM	#5
HudHudson Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas USofA Posts: 1,134	I shared this with John but thought the rest of you should hear this story. As I struggled last Friday to find a piece of music perfectly suited to evoke the emotions of the occasion, I commented to a friend how Robert Downey Jr would be the perfect artist to play at my wife's memorial service. My buddy had spent some time with Robert in Santa Monica just before his new album came out and I found his fragile, expressive voice and piano style were right on target. That evening, I looked over a couple thousand CDs in my collection looking for the right song. In the last box of CDs I pulled from my garage, I found a sealed/unopened copy of the Ally McBeal Xmas album and saw Robert's credit. I listened to "River" and the floodgates opened. If that's not grace, I don't know what is. Thanks to all of you who've passed along comforting words, and to all who work to create and capture the human condition in music. Steve __________________ "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson www.myspace.com/steventoddhudson

10th October 2005, 08:29 PM	#6
djui5 Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 6,672	Sorry about your loss __________________ _________________ "What is a crossfire hurricane & why wasn't I born in one?" Randy Wright http://www.myspace.com/djui5

11th October 2005, 05:30 AM	#9
Drumsound Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 3,559	Hud, I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what I would go throught if I lost my wife. And... John Paterno ROCKS! __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! "If I have to flip flop more than three times in an A/B test to figure out what the difference is, I lose interest in that difference.'--Tchad Blake

10th October 2005, 05:55 PM	#3
Rick Sutton Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,805	Hud, My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine my life without my wife and I can only wish that the future brings you peace and serenity. Rick

10th October 2005, 06:18 PM	#4
joaquin Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CHILE-Miami Posts: 1,139	Sorry to hear the sad news, my best wishes for peace and tranquility during this hard times.............. Joaquin.

11th October 2005, 05:50 AM	#10
GilWave Lives for gear Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Jersey, Exit 55 Posts: 1,450	Hud... A sad time indeed. Glad to hear that you were able to find an expression through music - your missive restores my faith in the medium. John Paterno is extremely talented, but more importantly he is a wonderful person - sincere and passionate about his art, yet humble. I hope that with your extensive music collection you are able to find some solace through the songs and lyrics of the artists you admire. "brothers - whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8, NIV

11th October 2005, 10:04 AM	#11
paterno Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: LA Posts: 1,260	Great quote Gil. JP __________________ discography and other stuff: www.jpreceng.com

11th October 2005, 01:29 PM	#12
HudHudson Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas USofA Posts: 1,134	Thanks, Gil, just what I needed to hear. You guys rock. Hud __________________ "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson www.myspace.com/steventoddhudson

11th October 2005, 04:11 PM	#13
picksail Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 3,254	Steve, My thoughts are with you buddy. Stewart __________________ Stewart Cararas Seventh Level Productions Myspace Profile Discogs _________________________________ The new is necessarily abstract - Rudolf Borchadt

11th October 2005, 06:40 PM	#14
severe Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,130	My condolences. __________________ "Some of you people just plain don't know s---. No offense." -theblue1 "Tell us if it looks like it will sound good." -RKrizman "The many truths we cling to depend greatly on our point of view." -Obi-Wan Kenobi

11th October 2005, 07:08 PM	#15
Rodney Gene Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,004	Deepest unspoken blessings your way brother Steve....beyond words...beyond words. May you have genuine peace. __________________

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