View Full Version : CONFIRMED: OC ReMixer Reuben Kee, 23, killed in boating accident (1984-2007)
Sgt. Fuzzy
11-25-2007, 03:41 AM
From the Singaporean national newspaper, The Straits Times:
November 25, 2007
TOP OF THE NEWS
Five missing Singapore rowers feared dead
Judith Tan
In Phnom Penh
Liaw Wy-Cin
In Singapore
When the search for the five missing dragon boat racers in Cambodia resumes this morning, chances of finding them alive appear to be bleak.
It would have been about 40 hours since the boat carrying 22 Singapore dragon boat racers capsized in the river on Friday.
Singapore naval divers will be using sonar equipment to comb the Tonle Sap River near the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, together with local rescue workers.
According to eyewitnesses, survivors and race officials, the Singapore team was making its way back to the starting point, after the race, when the tragedy occurred.
Instead of waiting for a boat to tow them back, the team had decided to row towards shore themselves.
When they were close to shore, a wave hit them, causing the boat to collide with a pontoon and overturn. Team members were sucked under the pontoon. Seventeen racers surfaced and five did not.
The missing racers are: Jeremy Goh, 24; Stephen Low, 31; Reuben Kee, 23; Poh Boon San, 27 and Chee Wei Cheng, 20.
It is believed that a combination of strong currents and fatigue after the race could play a part in the likely drowning of the five men. They could also have been knocked unconscious when the 500kg boat capsized in the 9m-deep water.
The racers were not wearing life jackets.
One survivor who declined to be named said the team panicked under water and the current was pushing them down, so they all kicked their way upwards. He was treated for bruises on his face.
Eyewitness Joey Paraiso said on television last night that the current was strong. "It happened so quickly. The Singaporean rowers, one by one, floated and saved themselves. There were some railings that they were able to hold on to.
"They were not able to swim normally, so they just looked for something to hang on to... The current was a bit strong," he said.
The race was held to celebrate Cambodia's Water Festival, which takes place each year at full moon to celebrate the changing of the Tonle Sap River course.
*More to follow, I'm typing this from the front page this morning*
Please, not only pray for our friend and fellow remixer, but also for the lives of the other missing rowers.
Sgt. Fuzzy
11-25-2007, 03:46 AM
This year, more than 1 mllion people were expected to attend the three-day race, which is Cambodia's biggest annual event. There were 432 participating boats.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday expressed his sadness at the accident.
"I share the deep concerns of the five Singaporeans. The Singapore Government will do all it can to provide the necessary assistance," he said in a statement.
Speaking to reporters yesterday, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan said: "Our priorities are to find the missing, to provide comfort to family members and then find out what happened."
Relatives of the missing men flew to Phnom Penh yesterday afternoon. On arrival, they went to the site of the accident before going to a hotel to be briefed on rescue efforts.
A brother of missing racer Jeremy Goh, who declined to be named, said Jeremy left fro Cambodia on Thursday and was due back tomorrow.
He said at Changi Airport yesterday: "We're just going there to see what's going on and hoping for the best."
zircon
11-25-2007, 03:46 AM
How common of a name is "Reuben Kee"? Are we sure this is the same guy?
atmuh
11-25-2007, 03:50 AM
same age in the same country
there is a decent chance...
Shadow Wolf
11-25-2007, 03:52 AM
Reuben is from Singapore... so the possibility is not as remote as I would like it to be.
Azure Prower
11-25-2007, 03:53 AM
On his profile. It says he is 23.
Effector
11-25-2007, 03:53 AM
My thoughts too... But I guess it bears some looking into, since we all know Kee is from Singapore. And IIRC, the guy's involved in some non-standard athletics. He certainly looks like some sort of athlete, if you've seen his videos on youtube.
This would be a great loss if it's true.
Forty-second
11-25-2007, 03:53 AM
....geez. Hopefully they're all OK. Reu makes great music.
Effector
11-25-2007, 03:55 AM
Really worried now... This (http://www.pinksuzie.com/2007/04/05/mr-singapore-2007-reuben-kee/) is our Reuben, as far as I can tell, and it lists him as a dragon boat rower as well as a musician.
http://www.pinksuzie.com/2007/04/05/mr-singapore-2007-reuben-kee/
Musical composer Kee is a musician. He was President of the Piano Ensemble at Polyechnic and since those days he has ventured into composing for orchestra, electronic, rock, jazz, hip hop, techno and many other genres.
Sport is a big part of his life, too, with his special interests being sprint kayaking and the Asian sport of dragon boat racing.
:|
EDIT: Effector sucks.
supremespleen
11-25-2007, 03:56 AM
Will keep him in my thoughts. :?
Bahamut
11-25-2007, 03:57 AM
[11:54pm] CHz: http://www.pinksuzie.com/2007/04/05/mr-singapore-2007-reuben-kee/
Sport is a big part of his life, too, with his special interests being sprint kayaking and the Asian sport of dragon boat racing.
It looks like it's him. Hopefully he's found and not dead :sad:
Edit: Double pwnt
Azure Prower
11-25-2007, 03:57 AM
All sources are pointing to that is our Reuden Kee is was on that boat and is missing.
Effector
11-25-2007, 03:58 AM
Friendster profile here (http://profiles.friendster.com/reubenkee), if anyone wants to read his recent messages or leave your own.
Flare4War
11-25-2007, 04:07 AM
Does meet the profile. This sucks.
Hope he's ok. If it's true it will be a monumental loss to the community.
big giant circles
11-25-2007, 04:09 AM
not the greatest news of the day. definitely will be sending up my best hopes.
Liontamer
11-25-2007, 04:13 AM
Yeah, all the info seems to confirm him, including last online activity at various sites. Hoping for a miracle, but I fear the worst.
Sixto
11-25-2007, 04:14 AM
Didn't know him very well, but still quite a shock. Hoping for the best. My prayers are with him and his family.
bouncerboy15
11-25-2007, 04:17 AM
Jeebus Christ, they weren't wearing any life jackets? That's like the first rule of dragon boat. Hope the guy is okay though.
Liontamer
11-25-2007, 04:19 AM
Confirmed, we lost him.
http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/STIStory_180302.html
Our thoughts go out to Reuben's family and friends.
big giant circles
11-25-2007, 04:22 AM
My prayers will go out to his family and friends.
This is a terrible loss to our ReMix family and community. He seemed like a great guy, and I'm thankful he left us with such great music to remember his name by.
Shadow Wolf
11-25-2007, 04:24 AM
Dear God, what a tragic loss...
MasterSenshi
11-25-2007, 04:24 AM
I didn't know him, but my heart goes out...
This totally sucks, he's almost the same age as me. I hope his family is OK... :(
Blake
11-25-2007, 04:29 AM
RIP Reuben. I loved your music, and I know a lot of people did too.
Arek the Absolute
11-25-2007, 04:33 AM
Damn....
Rueben, you shall definitely be missed by all...
sephfire
11-25-2007, 04:33 AM
Awful news. He'll be missed around here. It's always so tragic to see such a talented person go so young.
zircon
11-25-2007, 04:34 AM
Reuben Kee will be deeply missed. I cannot think of what else to say. :(
HalcyonSpirit
11-25-2007, 04:35 AM
... Crud.
Rest in peace, Reuben. I didn't know you, but it doesn't make me any less sad. You'll be missed here at OCR. :-(
Flare4War
11-25-2007, 04:37 AM
No doubt, OCR just lost a great community member and an immense piece of talent.
As before mentioned, let us appreciate that he left us with some incredible musical arrangements to be remember through.
His name will never fade.
supremespleen
11-25-2007, 04:39 AM
This song is oddly fitting (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01159/).
DarkCecil13
11-25-2007, 04:39 AM
My condolences go out to Reuben Kee and his family. This is indeed a terrible tragedy. My thoughts are with you
Shadowe
11-25-2007, 04:42 AM
I think "Damnit" sums it up.
HalcyonSpirit
11-25-2007, 04:45 AM
This song is oddly fitting (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01159/).
Both in name and in feeling. Agreed wholeheartedly. I'm listening to it now...
Radiowar
11-25-2007, 04:48 AM
oh no...this is terrible.
RIP
anthonium
11-25-2007, 04:49 AM
Such awesome piano playing by him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POsrnVau0ps
My condolences for his family and friends.
The Pezman
11-25-2007, 04:53 AM
Aw, fuck. This is really an interesting feeling. I didn't know Ruben. I didn't even know of him (he didn't seem to be that active in the forums or with recent mixes). But this is really strange. Even those who knew him better than I might have a hard time really understanding what this might mean. All we really know is that we won't be getting any more mixes under his name.
I feel like we need a musical tribute or something, though. Given that that is the nature of this site, it seems a proper way to express our appreciation and feelings on the matter.
Harmony
11-25-2007, 05:00 AM
What a tragedy for all five men. I hope Reuben's family knows that he will be remembered and missed not only by his friends, family and teammates, but also by a worldwide community filled with fans of his creativity and talent.
PriZm
11-25-2007, 05:00 AM
My condolences to family and friends.
EDIT: Harmony said what I wanted to say with much more eloquence.
avaris
11-25-2007, 05:03 AM
This song is oddly fitting (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01159/).
Diddo...
Thanks for all the music Reuben I truly will be listening to your songs for the rest of my life.
For anyone who wants to hear some more music from Reuben:
Naruto:
http://www.animeremix.org/download/AR-Naruto-MedleyfromNaruto.mp3
Princess Mononoke:
http://www.animeremix.org/download/AR-MononokeHime-PianoMedley.mp3
Rurouni Kenshin:
http://www.animeremix.org/download/AR-RurouniKenshin-Themanwithareversededgesword.mp3
kitty
11-25-2007, 05:04 AM
I give my condolences to his family and friends as well as to the other racers. There is nothing more that can be said that already hasn't been said.
This is terrible news. He was so young, too...
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Reuben and his fellow racers.
I can't saw that I knew him, but I did enjoy his music.
Fusion2004
11-25-2007, 05:12 AM
Fuck.
Rest in peace, Mr. Kee.
Jam Stunna
11-25-2007, 05:33 AM
This song is oddly fitting (http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01159/).
Definitely my favorite mix of his.
Rest in Peace, Kee.
Broken
11-25-2007, 05:33 AM
Rest in peace all of those who were lost. My prayers go out to the families and friends who are affected by this.
It sounded like this was going to be such a joyus event, too.
Jaroban
11-25-2007, 05:38 AM
This is shit.. it always sucks to lose someone at a such a young age.
Perhaps a tribute/collab is in order? I feel like we should do something
Bigfoot
11-25-2007, 05:42 AM
Sad :(
RIP to him and the others.
Effef
11-25-2007, 05:45 AM
A great loss indeed.
He was one of the first I listened to when I found this site.
BlackDragonSoul
11-25-2007, 05:48 AM
I did not know him at all but my heart goes out to his family and friends.
Liontamer
11-25-2007, 05:52 AM
Posted on VG Frequency (http://oc.ormgas.com/links.php?18), just a summation of the events via the articles we saw, but also includes links to Reuben's various locations on the internet if you want to see and hear more of his work.
Dunnowhathuh
11-25-2007, 05:53 AM
Dammit...condolences to Kee's family and the families of the other men that were lost. That's not the type of news anyone wants to hear.
ILLiterate
11-25-2007, 05:54 AM
Terribly saddening, one of my favorites in the whole scene. He'll live on in his music for a long time
Global-Trance
11-25-2007, 05:57 AM
A tear and a salute to one of our finest. We will miss you, Kee.
http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~wuwu/bb.jpg
Monobrow
11-25-2007, 06:00 AM
Really sorry...
DrumUltimA
11-25-2007, 06:00 AM
God, this is awful. I'm so upset, this is totally not fair. Rest in peace Reuben Kee, you will be missed. God...
PlastikBag
11-25-2007, 06:33 AM
That's pretty horrible. My prayers go out to his family. He made some great music that we will all remember him by. :(
The Coop
11-25-2007, 06:34 AM
It's a shame to lose someone who's just getting started in their life, but having that loss come during something that was supposed to be happy and festive makes it sting just a bit more for those who knew him. My condolences to his family and friends.
The Legendary Zoltan
11-25-2007, 06:38 AM
Your achievements were great Reuben. I'm terribly sorry that it had to end like this. I hope that the grief of all the people who have been touched by your existence will be as light as possible.
Thanks for everything, Reuben. We'll miss you.
extrakun
11-25-2007, 06:43 AM
It's a great loss, to the remixing community and the local music scene of Singapore. Wish we had a chance to meet, as I am from Singapore too...oh well.
RIP.
TheLeviathan
11-25-2007, 06:53 AM
Jeez, definitely one of my favorites. What a tragic loss. I've always wanted to ask him what the name of the instrument that he uses as a lead in many of his remixes (the one that sounds like a flute/reed instrument and gets really rich sounding with vibrato) and which sample/soundbank it is from. It is used in Ascension to Cosmo Canyon, 2nd part of Setting Sail on Dreams, and some parts of Once Upon a Lifestream (good example at the 3 minute mark). Just wondering if anybody knew since I'm in love with whatever he uses. RIP Reuben.
Necrotic
11-25-2007, 07:10 AM
It's times like this where I'm thankful a place like Overclocked Remix can exist. There's been times where I've been obsessed with this place, and other times where it causes me nothing but grief and a great deal of cynicism. But nothing expresses the true essence of what we are as a community quite like this. Where we can all stop for a moment and remember someone who was important to us and pay him our respects. If this place didn't exist, I would never have even known who we was. I'm sure most of us could say the same thing. And then, most of us wouldn't even know about his death, which would have served no justice when he had so much to give.
We would never have heard his talented musicianship. We would never have had the chance to talk to him. Nor ever gotten a chance to play Street Fighter with him. What little I knew of him, I had nothing but appreciation for him.
He left us with many things to remember him by, and to become inspired by.
Rest in peace, Reuben. Thanks for everything. I just wish I could have found something to give back.
The wingless
11-25-2007, 07:25 AM
I don't know who would do the legwork on this, but is there anyway we can help the Kee family, be it financially, or just with well-wishes?
Kureejii Lea
11-25-2007, 07:41 AM
God. This fucking sucks.
D-Lux
11-25-2007, 07:49 AM
Gotta pay my respects.
RIP
King Matt I
11-25-2007, 07:53 AM
D:
D: D: D:
Brushfire
11-25-2007, 08:09 AM
Me and some of my friends here in Misawa would like to extend our deepest sorrows for Reuben Kee's family and friends.
He will be missed.
I don't know who would do the legwork on this, but is there anyway we can help the Kee family, be it financially, or just with well-wishes?
Firstly, I wish to send my condolences and prayers out to Reuben's family. This is a horrific tragedy, to lose someone you care about not only as a community, but also as a family. He will be remembered through his music.
In response to The Wingless, my suggestion would be a musical tribute. I think it not only says a lot more than a financial contribution, but it's something anyone can really contribute to. If anything, it could be a rearrangement of his music itself. This is truly up to the community though.
Darklink42
11-25-2007, 08:20 AM
Wow. I didn't know the guy at all, but I still feel terrible.
There is one thing we can do, and that would be to link the family to this page that they can know there are people out there around the world who are sending their condolences.
Rest in peace Reuben.
DuskyFerret
11-25-2007, 08:41 AM
Damn....RIP and prayers to his friends and family. At least he left doing the thing he loved....:|
I just started listening to some of his work now because I haven't heard it before. It's powerful stuff, it is fitting to remember him by.
I'm wondering if someone can edit his forum profile to make people aware of this tragedy, and to make a tribute to him on it or something. We have to do something y'know? He was apart of this community, so it's only fitting we give something back.
Bummer
11-25-2007, 08:53 AM
Seeing Reuben Kee and the word "dies" in the same sentence made my morning mood plummet to a new level. Here's hoping that his family will get all the emotional comfort they need, and with that, I'll add my condolences as well.
I'm currently holding a Reuben Marathon. I feel sad that I only knew of his tracks from FF7 and Chrono Trigger, but that I had missed the rest of his official remixes. Listening to them now, he truly was a passionate musician.
Fishy
11-25-2007, 09:00 AM
Man... this is absolutely terrible. This is the kind of thing you really aren't expecting to read at all, and its such a mortalizing feeling. Why is it always the young and the talented?
My condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace.
SwordBreaker
11-25-2007, 09:15 AM
RIP, Reuben Kee. My prayers go out to his family.
Like most of you guys, I knew him only through his music. His Naruto remix is probably one of my favorite tunes that I still listen to. There are a couple of obscure stuff he posted in vgmix's forums like his take on the FF7 Battle theme which was awesome and overlooked. "To Far Away Times", his collab with Jill, is a fan-favorite and a really cool remix.
I feel a bit frustrated because I can't say much about the man behind the music. Nonetheless, may God bless his soul. I know this sounds cheesy but his music will be here to stay thanks to communities like Overclocked ReMix.
Equinox
11-25-2007, 09:22 AM
This only goes to show how small the world really is. My condolences to Kee's family.
Tensei
11-25-2007, 10:05 AM
I'm stunned.. He wrote pieces with great feeling and emotion and his piano playing was some of the best I've heard around here. R.I.P. :(
anosou
11-25-2007, 10:06 AM
Rest in peace Reuben.
My condolences to his loved ones.
I didn't know him very well but this is a great loss.
FiremanJoe
11-25-2007, 10:38 AM
I was shocked to read this. I'm not entirely sure what to make of it. What of all the years composing ahead of him? This is a great loss.
Rest in peace Reuben, you will not soon be forgotten.
Definitely an unfortunate situation, not only to lose someone so young, but to lose a respected member of our humble little community. I had the pleasure of speaking with Reu back in the day when I was recruiting artists for SoundTempest (when it was still up)...he was always a cool guy IMO, and he'll certainly be missed.
Atomicfog
11-25-2007, 11:47 AM
...
His music will live on as long as I am around.
Sinewav
11-25-2007, 12:04 PM
Found out about this last night. I was totally stunned. I never really talked to him, but on the other hand, it's amazing how close you can feel to someone through their music. He was by far one of my favorite remixers, and possibly on of my favorite musicians. My heart goes out to his family and friends. But even if he had never been anything more than an amazing musician, this is still a huge loss.
Not to downplay his death, but while it is a huge tragedy, we should also be grateful that the other 17 people from the boat are safe.
Urban Xperience
11-25-2007, 12:07 PM
R.I.P. Reuben... really enjoyed your piano-playing. Didn't know you much either but your music was known to many. Legend of the Snake indeed...
http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01322/
Bundeslang
11-25-2007, 12:12 PM
R.I.P. You will be remembered as a great remixer.
Kirie
11-25-2007, 01:02 PM
This is just awful... My condolences to all the friends and family who lost someone in this tragic event.
Fenrir
11-25-2007, 01:08 PM
Dammit. Hate when something like this happens. Prayers and thoughts to families of all involved.
53phy
11-25-2007, 01:18 PM
;_;
I'm listening to Legend of The Snake right now.
Arek the Absolute
11-25-2007, 01:46 PM
I don't know who would do the legwork on this, but is there anyway we can help the Kee family, be it financially, or just with well-wishes?
I am certain that there are some frequenters of OCR that live in Singapore that could help us out with this.
This is definitely an idea I would love to help make happen.
I would really love for his family to know that he was (and always will be) loved by so many people across the world.
VinnyJ
11-25-2007, 01:53 PM
The word spread quick, I posted about him at a Mugen forum where he's pretty popular as well.
Arek the Absolute
11-25-2007, 01:55 PM
Do you by chance have a link to the thread at the mugen forum?
VinnyJ
11-25-2007, 02:06 PM
Sure thing, here you go.
Mugen Guild thread (http://mugenguild.com/forumx/index.php?topic=70385.0)
big giant circles
11-25-2007, 02:15 PM
We're discussion some sort of tribute in #ocrjudges. Dave hasn't been around since the bad news to weigh in yet, so I'm sure he'll probably have a good idea as well.
As for me, I was thinking if someone could mashup his remixes and make a music video with tasteful footage from the respective games along with some quotes from his reviews threads, and perhaps some quotes from this thread capped off with a photograph or two and not only made it available online but somehow managed to get a HQ DVD-quality version to his family.
For his family to know how many lives he touched with his personality and music would be a far greater gift than any amount of money, IMO.
What do y'all think?
Arek the Absolute
11-25-2007, 02:20 PM
Something along those lines would be great. Anything really sounds fine, as long as his family is shown that he is loved by us here and others across the world and that we truly wish them well through all of this.
anosou
11-25-2007, 02:33 PM
Sounds like a good idea. go for it.
DragonAvenger
11-25-2007, 02:34 PM
What horrible news, Reuben and the others killed will be in my thoughts.
Sinewav
11-25-2007, 02:44 PM
Is there some non-musical way people here can contribute? I'd love to show my support to his family somehow, but I honestly don't think my musical skills would be remotely close enough to do him justice. He really was phenomenal pianist and remixer.
ellywu2
11-25-2007, 02:45 PM
Godspeed Reu.
Amayirot Akago
11-25-2007, 02:58 PM
This is most definitely a terrible loss; not only for the remixing community, but for his family and friends as well.
Reuben may have been taken from us, but his music and our memories of him will live on forever.
Jaybell
11-25-2007, 03:10 PM
D:
Rest in peace, Reuben.
SwordBreaker
11-25-2007, 03:10 PM
Good idea, BCG. It's the least we can do.
anthonium
11-25-2007, 03:33 PM
Damn his AnimeRemix of Naruto Medley makes me sad. :(
http://www.animeremix.org/remix/40/
We're discussion some sort of tribute in #ocrjudges. Dave hasn't been around since the bad news to weigh in yet, so I'm sure he'll probably have a good idea as well.
As for me, I was thinking if someone could mashup his remixes and make a music video with tasteful footage from the respective games along with some quotes from his reviews threads, and perhaps some quotes from this thread capped off with a photograph or two and not only made it available online but somehow managed to get a HQ DVD-quality version to his family.
For his family to know how many lives he touched with his personality and music would be a far greater gift than any amount of money, IMO.
What do y'all think?
I hate to be the naysayer here considering the sensitive context, but I always felt tribute videos were slightly cheesy and more than a little awkward. I think sending cards and traditional gifts such as flowers would be more tasteful and meaningful to his family, as well as less time-consuming to coordinate.
Whatever you guys decide on doing though, I'm sure it will be appreciated. Also, it might be helpful to first do some research on how death is traditional handled in Singapore.
KyleJCrb
11-25-2007, 04:09 PM
I haven't talked to Reuben in a long time, and it was really only on a professional level, but he was a nice guy. Very saddening to hear this. :(
The Tiger
11-25-2007, 04:11 PM
Just got up and saw this... I am in complete shock.
I'll be thinking about him, his family and those others involved in this accident.
Be thankful for what you have folks...
big giant circles
11-25-2007, 04:24 PM
I hate to be the naysayer here considering the sensitive context, but I always felt tribute videos were slightly cheesy and more than a little awkward. I think sending cards and traditional gifts such as flowers would be more tasteful and meaningful to his family, as well as less time-consuming to coordinate.
Whatever you guys decide on doing though, I'm sure it will be appreciated. Also, it might be helpful to first do some research on how death is traditional handled in Singapore.
Why a video? Well, flowers and cards are always expected, so the notion is trite. Also, flowers and cards aren't really something I feel would be personalized and specific from an online community of people that didn't personally know him but was touched by his media. Slightly cheesy? By whose standards? Yours? Who are we trying to impress? In my mind, we're not trying to impress anyone. I'm suggesting an idea that will serve as a gift specifically for his family to help preserve his music, as well as the good thoughts everyone has about him.
Not trying to spark argument, especially in this thread, but I just want to make clear why I feel such a tribute WOULD be appropriate coming from this community.
Subz1987
11-25-2007, 04:30 PM
You may be gone, but the music that you left behind will forever remain among us. You put your spirit into your works, and many people have and will feel that through your music for generations. Thank you for using your talent to bless us with some of the best music that I have ever heard. Your masterpieces, Legend of the Snake 1 and 2, along with your other pieces will be loved for many ages, and you will be remembered in our hearts forever.
Death is always tragic when it happens to the young and promising.
Geoffrey Taucer
11-25-2007, 04:36 PM
I don't know about a video, but some sort of tribute definitely seems in order.
sephfire
11-25-2007, 04:44 PM
I hate to be the naysayer here considering the sensitive context, but I always felt tribute videos were slightly cheesy and more than a little awkward. I think sending cards and traditional gifts such as flowers would be more tasteful and meaningful to his family, as well as less time-consuming to coordinate.
Whatever you guys decide on doing though, I'm sure it will be appreciated. Also, it might be helpful to first do some research on how death is traditional handled in Singapore.
I agree. Sending a tribute video with video game footage, while thoughtful, may not be quite as touching or meaningful to his family. Perhaps flowers or something more traditional with a note saying something like: "While few of us ever had the pleasure of speaking with him, we have all been touched by his beautiful music. You are all in our prayers."
Actually, in addition to that, we should send a nice, high-quality CD of all his music that we can find. It's possible has family hasn't heard a lot of it. That could be infinitely more meaningful than flowers.
Why a video? Well, flowers and cards are always expected, so the notion is trite. Also, flowers and cards aren't really something I feel would be personalized and specific from an online community of people that didn't personally know him but was touched by his media.
I'm really not sure how you can get more personalized than handwritten cards from dozens of board members. I think it gives it a more individual touch than just a single video would. Cards are common, but it's whom they come from that makes them significant. His family might expect cards, but not from people from the other side of the world.
Slightly cheesy? By whose standards? Yours?
Yes, mine. I never said anything otherwise.
Who are we trying to impress? In my mind, we're not trying to impress anyone.
Did I say we were trying to impress anyone? I was just offering an alternative I felt was more meaningful.
Not trying to spark argument, especially in this thread, but I just want to make clear why I feel such a tribute WOULD be appropriate coming from this community.
That's fine. There's no reason we can't do both.
Aninymouse
11-25-2007, 04:47 PM
"Reflections" is so amazingly gorgeous... it doesn't seem right that it should be heard almost as a funeral dirge.
My condolences.
I'll treasure that mix forever.
Barnsalot
11-25-2007, 04:56 PM
He did some of my favorite stuff. What a bummer.
starla
11-25-2007, 05:02 PM
I didn't know him personally, but it always tugs at my heart to see one of our community pass away. It seems there have been too many already.
RIP Reuben.
Theory of N
11-25-2007, 05:15 PM
Wow...I remember Reflections was one of the first mixes I heard on this site and I loved it. Still in my favorites playlist today. This is truly a tragedy. Everyone else pretty much summed everything up. I can't think of anything more fitting to say than what's already been said.
RIP buddy
joe_cam
11-25-2007, 05:26 PM
This is pretty crazy... Always weird to lose somebody in your tight knit community.
Thought I gotta side with Dhsu... The idea of a "tribute video" with mashed up music, video game footage and quotes from reviews of his remixes sounds like it'll be pretty cheesy and wince inducing, and not in a good way.
I know that it'll be something done with love and care, but making a tribute to him in song seems like a much better idea than a tribute video...
Arek the Absolute
11-25-2007, 05:27 PM
This may sound really silly to the rest of you, but this is symbolic at least to me.
People have always said this signature that Doulifee made me looks like Terry is tipping his hat at something, as if he was acknowledging something "deep" or "emotional" has happened.
I changed my signature back to this as my little way of acknowledging the passing of a great person.
Again, it may sound really silly, but it is the least I can do until something a bit more major is made.
Less Ashamed Of Self
11-25-2007, 05:29 PM
Well this sucks plenty, I never talked to him online or otherwise but his music is/was great. I am similarly listening to his ocremixes right now, it's only appropriate.
Yes, absolutely, I agree with the tribute idea. While it might be more ideal if we had footage of the actual person Reuben Kee for a video or what have you that ISN'T something we really have access to right?
If it was to happen as BGC suggested, with game footage and reviews the words said should make up the bulk of it, with with on black text. It would just bug me to see Ryo punching someone or Snake stabbing someone in the montage. Perhaps for Street Fighter there could just be pans over character/scene artwork. Fortunately the other games are all gorgeous enough to offer an assortment of footage options.
In any case, if someone volunteers to take on the creative aspects for us I will pitch in financially absolutely. A lump sum would not hurt.
Djinn
11-25-2007, 05:46 PM
Ummm...I'm not really sure what to say. This is a horrible piece of news.
Damn it.
If any kind of gift package is ever compiled for his family, I'd be glad to donate some money.
PS: I checked out some of his anime remixes via the links that were posted here, and for those of you that are into highly expository piano pieces, I'd definitely recommend his Rurouni Kenshin remix. Of course, they're all more or less good. He had an outstanding body of work.
Vidilian
11-25-2007, 06:01 PM
Unbelievable... I never knew I could feel so sad about someone who I only knew through his music. Dark days indeed. That Naruto medley he did is extremely fitting aswell. Its a remix of a song called "Sadness and Sorrow"...
Reuben was an extremely talented and friendly person. I had a few chances to talk to him a while back and he never came off as anything less than a great guy. It's a damn shame for him to go at such a young age.
Abadoss
11-25-2007, 06:59 PM
Be at peace in eternal rest, Reuben Kee.
Liontamer
11-25-2007, 07:03 PM
This more recent news piece gives more information on the victims and nature of the recovery of the five men, including Reuben:
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/313696/1/.html
hazardous
11-25-2007, 07:03 PM
I didn't know him at all but his music is great. It's always sad losing someone like that despite how well you do or do not know them. He'll be missed.
also bandwagon lol im such a tool
Harmony
11-25-2007, 07:28 PM
It would be cool if the Russian ReMix Roulette was temporarily changed to a Reuben Remix Roulette (yeah only 7 OC ReMixes, but still). For those who don't visit the forums enough to see this thread, it would give his work a little more exposure and get a few more people talking and thinking about him.
Just a thought.
Fishy
11-25-2007, 07:29 PM
hehe, I like that idea, even just for a week.
anosou
11-25-2007, 07:41 PM
I approve of this event and/or idea.
Does anyone know if Reuben had original pieces hosted somewhere?
pu_freak
11-25-2007, 07:58 PM
Jeez this is shocking news... Rest in Peace Reuben.
But yea, we should definetely do some sort of tribute. Although handwritten cards from hundreds of forum people would have a gerat impact aswell
Oddllama
11-25-2007, 08:00 PM
Shit!
Singapore dragon boat racers!
Hardcore.
Very sorry to hear news such as this.
Terrible when one of our own has to go.
Thin Crust
11-25-2007, 08:07 PM
I approve of this event and/or idea.
Does anyone know if Reuben had original pieces hosted somewhere?
He has a lot on his site. reubenkee.com
Harmony
11-25-2007, 08:09 PM
I approve of this event and/or idea.
Does anyone know if Reuben had original pieces hosted somewhere?
http://www.reubenkee.com/demos.htm
Larry also posted his other internet hangouts earlier in this thread (at VG Frequency).
about:blank
11-25-2007, 08:23 PM
This is awful... I never knew him, and I'm not even very familiar with much of his work, but it's just heartbreaking when anyone that's young and has so much potential has to go in such a horrible way. Like many others, I'm going to make it a point to listen to all of his works today. Though this is horrible, I think that events like this go to show how OCR is such a close-knit community where, for the most part, everyone really cares and is concerned for one another.
R.I.P Reuben, you will be sorely missed.
anosou
11-25-2007, 08:26 PM
He has a lot on his site. reubenkee.com
it might be an idea doing a tribute by arranging his original work.
Lord Skye
11-25-2007, 08:41 PM
This is terrible.
I don't mean to intrude on your community, as I haven't posted on this site much, but I feel the need to pay respects. I didn't know Reuben at all; his name to me was no more than a bunch of pixels on my screen under Artist for "Chrono Trigger - The Place We Knew". However, the first time I heard that remix, I was stunned; I knew I'd hold onto it as long as I could. And now, after just getting home and checking some forums... It's an awful feeling to see such talent, and such youth, leave us so suddenly. This wasn't supposed to happen, he could have been truly great...
Reuben, rest peacefully.
pu_freak
11-25-2007, 08:50 PM
it might be an idea doing a tribute by arranging his original work.
Great idea... we could sell it on the net and give the profits to the family
Kaden
11-25-2007, 08:54 PM
It sucks, but its life and nothing is given. Sorry to see him go and my condolences go to his family and other relatives.
~Kaden
prophetik music
11-25-2007, 09:09 PM
it might be an idea doing a tribute by arranging his original work.
i'd be up for this. he was a fantastic composer who will be sorely missed by the members of this community. anyone else interested in the idea?
Geoffrey Taucer
11-25-2007, 09:25 PM
it might be an idea doing a tribute by arranging his original work.
I think this is a great idea! Count me in.
As for selling them and giving the profit to his family, I think it would be better to just give the mixes to his family, without selling them to anybody. But I think it would be really tacky to sell arrangements of his work.
Kizyr
11-25-2007, 09:35 PM
I'm just now reading this... I don't know what to say. Reuben Kee was one of my favorite artists here, and this...
I'm no good with words on things like this.
'Course I didn't know him personally, but I'll still miss him and his work. Prayers for him and his family. KF
Fishy
11-25-2007, 09:35 PM
I think this is a great idea! Count me in.
As for selling them and giving the profit to his family, I think it would be better to just give the mixes to his family, without selling them to anybody. But I think it would be really tacky to sell arrangements of his work.
Agreed, sounds like a great tribute, but no selly. I'd pitch in for this.
avaris
11-25-2007, 09:42 PM
Agreed, sounds like a great tribute, but no selly. I'd pitch in for this.
Diddo count me in.
anosou
11-25-2007, 10:01 PM
I'm glad you thought that was a good proposal, and ofc I'm willing to participate. Selling would not be right though.
Somebody with a lot free time, experience and skill.. start putting this together, and make it snappy.
The Coop
11-25-2007, 10:40 PM
I'm sure I'll catch shit for this, but why not keep it simple? No "Reuben Roulette", no tribute albums (especially no selling of tribute albums), no overblown "Candle in the Wind"-esque projects.
Instead, find out the address of the Kee family if possible (or perhaps someone who knows where they live... or at least their E-mail address), and write them a sincere letter of condolence in both English and their native tongue if they're not English speaking... one that expresses the sentiments and well wishes of the remixing community. Have as many people sign it as possible (however you wish "sign"-ing to be, whether it's scanned hand writing, or visual images somewhat like the GenDis Christmas card last year), and send it to them. If it can be physically mailed to them, perhaps include a CD of his music on the offhand chance they weren't aware about their son's musical side.
I know his contributions to the remixing world will be missed, but let's not get carried away Ellen-style. Keep it simple, and heart felt :-D
You can commence with the "You insensitive prick" flames now.
Geoffrey Taucer
11-25-2007, 10:47 PM
I'm sure I'll catch shit for this, but why not keep it simple? No "Reuben Roulette", no tribute albums (especially no selling of tribute albums), no overblown "Candle in the Wind"-esque projects.
Instead, find out the address of the Kee family if possible (or perhaps someone who knows where they live... or at least their E-mail address), and write them a sincere letter of condolence in both English and their native tongue if they're not English speaking... one that expresses the sentiments and well wishes of the remixing community. Have as many people sign it as possible (however you wish "sign"-ing to be, whether it's scanned hand writing, or visual images somewhat like the GenDis Christmas card last year), and send it to them. If it can be physically mailed to them, perhaps include a CD of his music on the offhand chance they weren't aware about their son's musical side.
I know his contributions to the remixing world will be missed, but let's not get carried away Ellen-style. Keep it simple, and heart felt :-D
You can commence with the "You insensitive prick" flames now.
You insensitive prick.
You make a good point, actually.
anosou
11-25-2007, 10:48 PM
Hate to admit it because I supported both the previous ideas, but the coop has a point..
I realized that only Reuben Kee would appreciate a remix project of Reuben Kee.
Harmony
11-25-2007, 11:05 PM
I'm sure I'll catch shit for this, but why not keep it simple? No "Reuben Roulette", no tribute albums (especially no selling of tribute albums), no overblown "Candle in the Wind"-esque projects.
Instead, find out the address of the Kee family if possible (or perhaps someone who knows where they live... or at least their E-mail address), and write them a sincere letter of condolence in both English and their native tongue if they're not English speaking... one that expresses the sentiments and well wishes of the remixing community. Have as many people sign it as possible (however you wish "sign"-ing to be, whether it's scanned hand writing, or visual images somewhat like the GenDis Christmas card last year), and send it to them. If it can be physically mailed to them, perhaps include a CD of his music on the offhand chance they weren't aware about their son's musical side.
I know his contributions to the remixing world will be missed, but let's not get carried away Ellen-style. Keep it simple, and heart felt :-D
The Reuben Roulette idea was just something simple to increase awareness, not replace any tribute/letter/statue that might be planned. IMO the roulette would be a little less showy than an official OCR announcement but would still gets people's attention. In the end, it would only help with any other more "heart felt" actions that are taken.
Spunodi
11-25-2007, 11:20 PM
Rest in Peace, Reuben.
Your music will ensure you live on.
Platonist
11-25-2007, 11:49 PM
argh, this is so sad .. :'(
unfairness to the max .. he was still so young .. only 2 days(!!) older than myself .
my respect to him and his mourners ..
Rip
Nario
11-25-2007, 11:51 PM
I couldn't believe it when I read it: Reuben Kee is dead. Death is such a sad thing, especially when it's unexpected and accidental. It would be much different if we were all 80 years old and we got used to our loved ones dying, but this is not the case: he was young. He had talent. He had a life filled with music right in front of him, I know it. *cries for two minutes* Words over the internet cannot express the emotions we may be filled with right now, not even emoticons could do justice; not even a thousand ":(" smilies. All I can say is that I miss his talent and I expect every one of us to look over the backs of everyone here. If any of us die, I expect the news to come out, and I promise to do so if I ever do hear of a death and no one has posted it.
Also, I've done a tribute to Reuben Kee. The background song is a remix of his called "Reflections" and it's from a game called Shenmue.
Dear Reuben Kee (http://www.tindeck.com/audio/my/oulm/Dear-Reuben-Kee)
Oh, and by "straight face" I meant is as "keeping myself from crying like I have been for the past hour."
The Coop
11-26-2007, 12:01 AM
The Reuben Roulette idea was just something simple to increase awareness, not replace any tribute/letter/statue that might be planned. IMO the roulette would be a little less showy than an official OCR announcement but would still gets people's attention. In the end, it would only help with any other more "heart felt" actions that are taken.
I don't see anything wrong with a thread bringing his passing to people's attention. Lots of celebrities, musicians, game makers and such that've passed away over the last five-plus years have gotten threads made in memory of them. But "Reuben Roulette" just had a... gimmicky, ring to it (no offense intended whatsoever Harmony, as I know it was a heart felt idea). As such, a thread about his death seems more fitting to me, and it gives people a place to express their thoughts :-)
it is disappointing that there is any sort of argument in this thread about anything at all no matter the relevance - rather than bickering about how you'll pay him tribute, everybody tribute him in your own way and get on with it. arguing amongst yourselves on a thread dedicated to his passing is trite.
please pay your respects with dignity
rest in peace, reuben, it is a tragic loss to the world that someone as multi-talented as you is no longer with us.
in peace
Geoffrey Taucer
11-26-2007, 12:09 AM
I really like the idea of a Reuben roulette
Mr. Bottle Rocket
11-26-2007, 12:13 AM
Rest well friend, you will be sorely missed.
Count me in to anything you decide to do to show our collective support and best wishes to the family.
Except remixing, i'm not nearly talented enough for that undertaking.
The Tiger
11-26-2007, 12:32 AM
it is disappointing that there is any sort of argument in this thread about anything at all no matter the relevance - rather than bickering about how you'll pay him tribute, everybody tribute him in your own way and get on with it. arguing amongst yourselves on a thread dedicated to his passing is trite.
please pay your respects with dignity
rest in peace, reuben, it is a tragic loss to the world that someone as multi-talented as you is no longer with us.
in peace
Quoted for emphasis. Well said.
maestermatt
11-26-2007, 12:36 AM
well that fricken sucks. i dictate one of my fave songs to you mr. kee. and thanks for all my fave remixes. the song. (http://dl1.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/dl/1658/b63ee6/Phantasy%20Star%20Collection%20II/04_her_last_breath.mp3)
Geoffrey Taucer
11-26-2007, 12:54 AM
Um... shooting out ideas and discussing them != argument. As Reuben was a well-known and respected member of the community, I don't see any issues with the community collectively paying tribute, and in order to do that, we need to discuss verious ideas. To anybody who finds that offensive, I apologize.
(Perhaps some people will find this post offensive for the same reasons. Oh well.)
Escariot
11-26-2007, 12:54 AM
Holy crap. I was a HUGE Reu fan. This is awful. Nothing new to say that hasn't already been said...
dPaladin
11-26-2007, 12:56 AM
I try my best not to let death bother me, but damn this sucks. Such talent, and it's gone now.
I'm sure I'll catch shit for this, but why not keep it simple? No "Reuben Roulette", no tribute albums (especially no selling of tribute albums), no overblown "Candle in the Wind"-esque projects.
Instead, find out the address of the Kee family if possible (or perhaps someone who knows where they live... or at least their E-mail address), and write them a sincere letter of condolence in both English and their native tongue if they're not English speaking... one that expresses the sentiments and well wishes of the remixing community. Have as many people sign it as possible (however you wish "sign"-ing to be, whether it's scanned hand writing, or visual images somewhat like the GenDis Christmas card last year), and send it to them. If it can be physically mailed to them, perhaps include a CD of his music on the offhand chance they weren't aware about their son's musical side.
I know his contributions to the remixing world will be missed, but let's not get carried away Ellen-style. Keep it simple, and heart felt :-D
You can commence with the "You insensitive prick" flames now.
I'd be okay with getting his music out there AND sending something to his family, but definitely no commercial ventures.
Harmony
11-26-2007, 01:10 AM
I don't see anything wrong with a thread bringing his passing to people's attention. Lots of celebrities, musicians, game makers and such that've passed away over the last five-plus years have gotten threads made in memory of them. But "Reuben Roulette" just had a... gimmicky, ring to it (no offense intended whatsoever Harmony, as I know it was a heart felt idea). As such, a thread about his death seems more fitting to me, and it gives people a place to express their thoughts :-)
Yeah I could see it being thought of as gimmicky, but the idea of putting "Reuben Dies" as a site announcement just would feel a little odd for me. And again, highlighting his music on the main page would mainly be to catch the people who are less likely to read a thread.
I'm all for a letter to be sent to his family though. We have some great writters here, but I've always thought that djp is especially talented at getting across an idea through words. Add to that the fact that he is the site admin and my hopes are for Dave to step in and represent our community with the english version of the letter.
Agreeing in part with zyko, whatever we do as a community, we should get on with it like Nario and others have.
mattoco
11-26-2007, 01:11 AM
I have always felt Reuben's work carried with it such fervent emotion; for that it has and will always find a place on my playlists. His talents were truly amazing and his death can be summed as nothing short of a devastating loss for both his family and the communities he was involved in. I am interested in helping in whatever way I can with any tribute to his life and to the way in which it has profoundly affected us all.
The Coop
11-26-2007, 01:28 AM
Yeah I could see it being thought of as gimmicky, but the idea of putting "Reuben Dies" as a site announcement just would feel a little odd for me. And again, highlighting his music on the main page would mainly be to catch the people who are less likely to read a thread.
Heh. I'm sure the thread title would be more tactful than that, but I can understand how that might make some people feel a little strange, or uneasy. It's a bit like seeing a family obituary over and over again.
And since I wasn't as clear as I needed to be, I was only speaking against the name "Reuben Roulette", and not the idea of having his remixes on the front page in that space for a short while. His remixes being there is a nice concept.
Um... shooting out ideas and discussing them != argument. As Reuben was a well-known and respected member of the community, I don't see any issues with the community collectively paying tribute, and in order to do that, we need to discuss verious ideas.
Indeed.
We're discussing things that we each feel may or may not be good community tribute/condolence ideas in a very constructive manner. No flames, no put downs, just ideas and concerns, zyko.
And Mr. Bottle Rocket, skill level has nothing to do with creating something heart felt. Even if what you made didn't turn out well in your eyes, the sentiment behind it will still be felt just as strongly :-)
Shadow Wolf
11-26-2007, 01:29 AM
I think we should get an address and send a letter. We really need to do something that allows the whole community to participate, even if it's only signing a card with your username/real name. Furthermore, i I think it would be awesome if we could have a cooperative effort between OC Remix, Anime Remix, VGMix, and any other place his music might have been posted. Just draft up a letter and we'll all put our names on it.
I do not know Reuben personally myself; but I like quite a number of his remixes, especially Ascension to Cosmo Canyon.
Being in Singapore, I have heard about the news of 5 Singaporean drowning in the Cambodia boat race. Somehow, finding out that one of them is Mr Kee, an OCR community member and a musician whose music I listen to regularly, adds much more impact to the news to me personally.
Rest in Peace, Reuben Kee.
I'm sure I'll catch shit for this, but why not keep it simple? No "Reuben Roulette", no tribute albums (especially no selling of tribute albums), no overblown "Candle in the Wind"-esque projects.
Instead, find out the address of the Kee family if possible (or perhaps someone who knows where they live... or at least their E-mail address), and write them a sincere letter of condolence in both English and their native tongue if they're not English speaking... one that expresses the sentiments and well wishes of the remixing community. Have as many people sign it as possible (however you wish "sign"-ing to be, whether it's scanned hand writing, or visual images somewhat like the GenDis Christmas card last year), and send it to them. If it can be physically mailed to them, perhaps include a CD of his music on the offhand chance they weren't aware about their son's musical side.
I know his contributions to the remixing world will be missed, but let's not get carried away Ellen-style. Keep it simple, and heart felt :-D
You can commence with the "You insensitive prick" flames now.
Actually, I was thinking along very similar lines as well.
I also thought comments like zyko's might pop up, so that's the reason I suggested multiple forms of tribute/remembrance. Like I said, whatever people end up doing, it will surely be appreciated.
DrumUltimA
11-26-2007, 01:47 AM
if he's from singapore chances are his family speak english.. but i can get my singaporean ex-roomie to translate to singlish if need be
sephfire
11-26-2007, 01:54 AM
I still think, if anything, we need to send his family a collection of all of Reu's music that we can find. In my own case, my family doesn't actively keep up with my music and wouldn't even really know where to look to find it. If Reu's family is the same, it could really mean a lot to them to get a CD with all of his work in one place. Receiving a disc with Reuben's work would mean far more to them than anything of our own creation anyway.
Trenthian
11-26-2007, 02:11 AM
This is so utterly unbelievable!
:(
I dont have words to describe what I feel about this matter.
I hope he was prepared for this, and faced his trial with bravery and had no regrets.
Arek the Absolute
11-26-2007, 02:17 AM
if he's from singapore chances are his family speak english.. but i can get my singaporean ex-roomie to translate to singlish if need be
I am sure with all these lurkers that are from Singapore posting in this thread, it really won't be necessary, but still awesome just in case.
taucer, i'm positive you're misunderstanding me
The Coop
11-26-2007, 02:33 AM
if he's from singapore chances are his family speak english.. but i can get my singaporean ex-roomie to translate to singlish if need be
I am sure with all these lurkers that are from Singapore posting in this thread, it really won't be necessary, but still awesome just in case.
Very true. But, better safe than sorry with something like this.
Kudos for offering DU.
shawnphaseoftss
11-26-2007, 02:45 AM
this is definately very sad to hear...any time you hear of someone passing at an age this young its very disheartening. im unfamiliar with his music, but i definately will familiarize myself with what he's done, that's truly how people can live on. my condolences go out to you guys who were close to him.
ProjectSpam
11-26-2007, 03:45 AM
:(
Loved his music. Best wishes for his friends and family.
DragonFireKai
11-26-2007, 04:19 AM
My condolences to his family. This is a real shame, he was a great talent.
Zrexe
11-26-2007, 04:29 AM
A fellow Singaporean here. Heard some of his remixes before the incident, and when I read the papers, I didn't connect that Reuben to the remixer Reuben.
However, when I saw this thread, I was quite shocked that someone as multi-talented as he has lost his life in such an accident.
Rest in Peace.
Sinewav
11-26-2007, 04:29 AM
I still think, if anything, we need to send his family a collection of all of Reu's music that we can find. In my own case, my family doesn't actively keep up with my music and wouldn't even really know where to look to find it. If Reu's family is the same, it could really mean a lot to them to get a CD with all of his work in one place. Receiving a disc with Reuben's work would mean far more to them than anything of our own creation anyway.
Gotta go with sephfire on this one. My parents are the same way. In fact, my mom always talks about "what beautiful music" I always make (an exaggeration IMO), and yet, she still never has kept up any kind of active collection of my recordings.
Just an assumption based of my experience with my parents, but here's something to think about: I'd be willing to bet that if Reuben was as good as a pianist as he was, he'd probably practiced since he was young. This probably means that his parents not only encouraged it, but loved hearing him practice. If anyone here has other musicians in the family, you know just how empty the house feels when they aren't around to play their music. I've heard many parents of musicians (especially pianists) say time and time again that when their kid moved out, one of the things they missed the most was hearing them practice... and half the time, it's just the kid playing Chopsticks or the beginner's version of Fur Elise over and over and over again. Imagine getting used to regularly hearing the skill and emotion that Reuben could convey, and knowing that's your kid. I'd be proud.
Originally, I was thinking that a tribute or a video was the way to go, but the more and more I think about it, I'd be willing to bet that a simple mix CD of everything we can find of Reuben's and a signed note of some sort would easily mean more than the world to them.
I don't know... what do you think? Just trying to gain some insight to someone I felt close to, but barely knew.
DragonFireKai
11-26-2007, 04:52 AM
Gotta go with sephfire on this one. My parents are the same way. In fact, my mom always talks about "what beautiful music" I always make (an exaggeration IMO), and yet, she still never has kept up any kind of active collection of my recordings.
Just an assumption based of my experience with my parents, but here's something to think about: I'd be willing to bet that if Reuben was as good as a pianist as he was, he'd probably practiced since he was young. This probably means that his parents not only encouraged it, but loved hearing him practice. If anyone here has other musicians in the family, you know just how empty the house feels when they aren't around to play their music. I've heard many parents of musicians (especially pianists) say time and time again that when their kid moved out, one of the things they missed the most was hearing them practice... and half the time, it's just the kid playing Chopsticks or the beginner's version of Fur Elise over and over and over again. Imagine getting used to regularly hearing the skill and emotion that Reuben could convey, and knowing that's your kid. I'd be proud.
Originally, I was thinking that a tribute or a video was the way to go, but the more and more I think about it, I'd be willing to bet that a simple mix CD of everything we can find of Reuben's and a signed note of some sort would easily mean more than the world to them.
I don't know... what do you think? Just trying to gain some insight to someone I felt close to, but barely knew.
Well, here's my two cents on the idea of a tribute. I think the idea of compiling the work he did on the various sites we know onto a single disc for his family is a fantastic idea. As for the idea of a tribute DVD, I think the idea of putting together some sort of Video Game music video or Reuben Kee slide show is a little off. My unit has dealt with death on several occasions, thankfully not as many as some though. What we've discovered is that blitzing the people the departed leaves behind with pictures of him is a brutal experience. It reminds them of what they lost, and especially for the first 14 days, what's most important isn't to remind them of what they lost, it's to let them know that they aren't alone, and that the person who passed away had a positive impact. If we want to put together a true Rueben Kee tribute, I'm all for it, but right now, we need to consider the impact that would have on his family. My suggestion would be to have the members of the community record an adio, visual, or text message for the family describing how Reuben's work touched their lives, keep it short, between 20-30 seconds or 40-50 words, and have the East Coast OCR Clique compile them. That way we can let his family and friends know that he influenced many people world wide, without giving them harsh reminders of Kee's passing away while they're still in the process of grieving.
danimal cannon
11-26-2007, 05:33 AM
Checking out his songs now, tis a shame, these are great.
Well, here's my two cents on the idea of a tribute. I think the idea of compiling the work he did on the various sites we know onto a single disc for his family is a fantastic idea. As for the idea of a tribute DVD, I think the idea of putting together some sort of Video Game music video or Reuben Kee slide show is a little off. My unit has dealt with death on several occasions, thankfully not as many as some though. What we've discovered is that blitzing the people the departed leaves behind with pictures of him is a brutal experience. It reminds them of what they lost, and especially for the first 14 days, what's most important isn't to remind them of what they lost, it's to let them know that they aren't alone, and that the person who passed away had a positive impact. If we want to put together a true Rueben Kee tribute, I'm all for it, but right now, we need to consider the impact that would have on his family. My suggestion would be to have the members of the community record an adio, visual, or text message for the family describing how Reuben's work touched their lives, keep it short, between 20-30 seconds or 40-50 words, and have the East Coast OCR Clique compile them. That way we can let his family and friends know that he influenced many people world wide, without giving them harsh reminders of Kee's passing away while they're still in the process of grieving.
Exactly. Although I'm not sure who's in this "East Coast OCR clique," or why you specifically suggested they handle this.
DragonFireKai
11-26-2007, 05:51 AM
Exactly. Although I'm not sure who's in this "East Coast OCR clique," or why you specifically suggested they handle this.
DJP, Zirc, Pixie, etc. I believe it was Zircon who said that 90% of the OCR staff lives on the East Coast.
Ah. Well, I don't see any particular reason to make this an OCR-branded effort...we're not doing this for publicity or anything. But I guess if it makes things easier, that'd be a reasonable way to do it.
Neo Samus
11-26-2007, 06:10 AM
Wow, I'm late posting. I can't believe that Reu died. At first I wasn't sure who he was, then I listened to the songs that he submitted to OCR and my eyes started tearing up. His music was one of the first that I listened to when I heard abouth this site. Such talent. R.I.P. Reu.
What ever we deside to do for Kee's family, I will try to help as much as possible.
DragonFireKai
11-26-2007, 06:11 AM
I would just feel safer if there was oversight to make sure something innapropriate didn't get through. Just opening up Direct floodgates between a greiving family and everyone who has access to this site doesn't seem very smart to me.
The Coop
11-26-2007, 06:17 AM
Ah. Well, I don't see any particular reason to make this an OCR-branded effort...we're not doing this for publicity or anything. But I guess if it makes things easier, that'd be a reasonable way to do it.
I think he's just referring to the OCR side of it, and not that the whole thing will be a focused OCR-centric effort.
Although, perhaps having one site handle the mailing for the other sites involved like Anime Remix and such might not be a bad idea... or rather, have one person handle the mailing. I'm sure the Kee family doesn't want their address posted on multiple websites, so perhaps if one or two people had the address in private, it might be better. I mean, with the talk of individual tributes and such, bombarding the Kees might not be the best idea. As DragonFireKai mentioned, they're going to be in grieving for quite a while. So maybe having one concentrated package/letter might be more considerate than a regularly recurring flood of them.
Anyway, just a thought.
MechaFone
11-26-2007, 06:42 AM
Oh man. This truly is a tragedy. I can only imagine the possibilities this young man had, and the contributions to society that he made. I'll hold him and his family and those of the other families in my thoughts and prayers.
bouncerboy15
11-26-2007, 07:13 AM
It's always sad to hear about a person so young to have their life being taken away so quick. Rest in peace Reuben.
Xbob42
11-26-2007, 07:50 AM
I had just logged on to OCR before going to bed to check for new mixes when this thread caught my interest on the front page. It struck me as a very familiar name...
Then someone posted a link saying that the song on that link seemed fitting, I clicked it and it was a song that had just finished playing in iTunes on my computer, Shenmue - Reflections, which has been one of my favorite remixes on this site for a few years now.
Aside from a bad case of goosebumps, it deeply saddened me to read this story.
As has been said in the thread several times, our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Kee, his family and friends and his fellows lost in the waters with him as well as their family and friends.
A very sad event indeed.
VGRemixFan
11-26-2007, 08:12 AM
It is always sad to lose talent so early from this world. He will be missed and may he rest in peace.
Orange Pylon
11-26-2007, 08:19 AM
...Wow.
I haven't been very active in this community lately. I didn't really know too much about Reuben Kee, other than that he was active here and he made some good tunes. I liked his stuff.
I didn't really know the guy, so I guess this news doesn't affect me on a very personal level, but I am genuinely sad to see someone really unique, talented, happy, and youthful pass on in such a tragic way. It gets me sick to my stomach every time I read about something like this happening, and more so now because he was part of our little corner of the internet.
I guess that's the way the world works though. RIP Reuben.
Yawret
11-26-2007, 08:42 AM
Go lohken, illa nagodin jahkkit.
Reuben gii lei ceahppi ja hutkai.
Son boahta alo leat min jurdagin, juohkehave go su musihkka cuojaha.
Savan aht min jurdagat veahkehit din morrasis.
Dearvuodat Jorehis, Samis ja Norggas.
When I read the news, I hardly believed it.
Reuben who was such a great talent.
But he'll always be in our thoughts, everytime he's music plays.
I hope out thoughts will help you through your grief.
Yours truly,
Yawret, Sapmi and Norway.
If you wouldn't mind putting that on the tribute, what ever it will become.
ChibiSephirothsEndgamelv6
11-26-2007, 08:44 AM
Wow.....this is nuts, I found about his death not here but through a Mugen (2-D fighter maker engine)thread on another site. I know some of you know that he made characters for this engine, but the way he was honored and loved here, it was the same in the Mugen community. The Video game remixing community and the Mugen community lost a great and talented man. The man was so talented in both communities and was considered to be part of the best in both communities, it should tell you right there what kind of man he was. I had only kinda talked to him once on a mugen forum....when I found it he was Reu the remixer in the OC Remixes. I couldn't believe how one guy could so talented and be well known in two huge communities and the fact the guy was a athlete. He will be miss by many. Hate to see such a talented and creative soul like him go. I am kinda depressed by the news, what a downer.
Skummel Maske
11-26-2007, 10:29 AM
Damn. Such a talented guy, dying at that age. This is really a terrible loss.
sonictk
11-26-2007, 10:55 AM
You know, it's strange. I loved this guy's Legend of the Snake, played it to death, and never realized he was from my country all this time. D: Kind of odd to suddenly pick up a newspaper and see his name plastered there.
I haven't visited OCR in a while, but when I read about it, I kind of wondered if you guys would know about this, and I'm glad to see that he is, at least, remembered by others.
I-n-j-i-n
11-26-2007, 10:59 AM
This is why I don't bother with water sports. The open waters can be so dangerous even with mundane tasks as rowing to shore.
I'm sorry to hear about all this. I'm bamboozled just reading about it.
The Author
11-26-2007, 11:05 AM
It's sad to lose a remixer that we loved without ever being able to tell him.
I loved his music, and it seems many people here did, but how many of us actually told him?
ifirit
11-26-2007, 11:23 AM
It's sad to lose a remixer that we loved without ever being able to tell him.
I loved his music, and it seems many people here did, but how many of us actually told him?
Sadly, not enough until now. I, for one, am guilty of not appreciating nor expressing my appreciation to Reuben until now. It seems that we really can never know what we have until it's gone.
Rest In Peace, Good Soul. You will be missed.
Thin Crust
11-26-2007, 02:51 PM
I'm lucky enough to have spoken with him here on ocr. I did write a review or two on his songs, and even sent him a pm telling him how great his stuff was. He even responded.
This isn't going to be as long as your message but thanks man.
Rest in peace.
Sgt. Fuzzy
11-26-2007, 03:23 PM
The papers today did a feature on him, as well as the other five, on his love for music and remixing. We didn't get mentioned, but that's not the point. I'll type it out when I can find the papers, my mom has them somewhere.
Two days ago I was reading his MySpace page, and all the replies to the people who didn't know they'd already found his body; all the hopes and prayers that he'd come back safely; one of his friends even posting that she wanted him to play at her wedding.
Damn.
I didn't know Reuben, but I liked his music very much and I'm listening to it right now. He was a great talent and I'm sad to see him go. I hope his family has some idea how many lives he touched, and I hope they can take some small measure of comfort in that.
megadave
11-26-2007, 04:08 PM
R.I.P. I'm not very familiar with his remixes, but I will give them all a listen now.
GleyFox
11-26-2007, 04:13 PM
A shock to me when I learn about his death. His remixes are great! One of my favourite remix done by him are Metal Gear Solid Legend of the Snake.
He has a website at http://www.reubenkee.com/httpdocs/pathos2f.html
You can download all of his remixes and some original soundtracks from there. Such a waste he's gone now. I guess his website will become still and silent from now on. He'll definitely be missed.
RIP Reuben Kee
DragonFireKai
11-26-2007, 04:17 PM
One thing to consider doing is to set up a a memorial page on the site, nt only for Reuben, but for Avien and Charles Blachly, and any other prominent member of the community who passes away. You could include a link to the obit, then a rundown on the contributions that they made to the site, a link to their work if they were a remixer.
Hyperion5182
11-26-2007, 04:39 PM
I read this yesterday and i still cant believe it. I guess the lord needed a composer. Farewell. You will be missed by all.
Sir_NutS
11-26-2007, 04:43 PM
We just lost a great talented artist.
bladiator
11-26-2007, 05:12 PM
Reuben did some awesome stuff. Made me jealous of his 4 piano skillz. I even did a PRC entry based on his 4 piano skillz style.
Hate to see this.
TheWestWind
11-26-2007, 05:38 PM
Oh man... I check on OC Remix for the newest stuff and this is what catches my eye...
I loved his music so much. I can barely listen to any of his music right now without being close to breaking into tears. I didn't even know him, but his music was so beautiful. I can't really type what I'm feeling right now. I'm just really saddened by this.
WolverineDK
11-26-2007, 06:24 PM
R.I.P. Reuben Kee , I saw a bright future in your talent as a musician . So it saddens me, that your life was taken away from you so quickly.
Rest In Peace.
My condolences goes out to the family, and the other who lost their life and their families .
AeroZ
11-26-2007, 08:57 PM
Im shocked.
So young with so much more music to give.
His music is very emotional and understanding.
His tunes will touch me forever.
RIP
Bummer
11-26-2007, 09:36 PM
The front page touched me.
Edit: In a good place.
It's rare that I ever type much outside the competition forums these days, but when Nario told me about the news, I got here as fast as I could.
I just can't believe what has happened here. Reuben had so much of his life ahead of him, and I never would have guessed that he could have ended up losing it all this way. From the mixes I've seen he adds a lot of feel to his work and it was so sweet to see it all that way. I just found it horrible that he ended up being a part of a significant tragedy.
There's only one time when I spoke with Reuben directly though, and that was when I was seeking for remixers for the Dragon Warrior project (which is still kind of stagnating, and still will be until I locate someone to take over my project management duties). He provided a complete finished work on the Zoma boss fight from the third game, and instantly blew me away with that. If there's any kind of musical example that we have to see around here, it was from this guy.
I may be a poster of very little words here right about now, but whichever, we as a whole at OCR will collectively miss him. :(
Henrymop
11-26-2007, 11:14 PM
My condolences. I don't know what to say, but I am sorry.
Arek the Absolute
11-26-2007, 11:44 PM
Man...I am trying to find the words to say in the thread for his family...but I can't type a damn thing.
Every time I try to write something, my hands just freeze.
This is just too much.
God... this is, truly tragic for those 5 men and there families. RIP, and Reuben you will forever live on in your music and in our hearts. His music was truly an inspiration... I can only cry and wish for nothing but the best for his family as well as the other men's families.
Kizyr
11-27-2007, 12:45 AM
As might be expected, his personal site is running into bandwidth issues.
I'd like to download some of his original arrangements, if I can.
Does anyone know of another place they're hosted? KF
Asuyuka
11-27-2007, 01:21 AM
Its too sad, I remember his work for the Chrono Symphonic project, The Place We Knew will never leave me as one of the best songs I've ever heard.
Farewell Reuben, and graces to all those families through these hard times.
Peconomusman
11-27-2007, 03:07 AM
Rest in peace my friend. Your work has inspired many people, and you will not be forgotten.
Requion
11-27-2007, 03:29 AM
I can't say I knew this guy personally, it stinks that now I never will. I have enjoyed his music on many occasions. It's hard for me to hear about any disaster type situation, because I always feel as if there was something I could have done to prevent it for some reason. I'll keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
conaj7
11-27-2007, 03:54 AM
As might be expected, his personal site is running into bandwidth issues.
I'd like to download some of his original arrangements, if I can.
Does anyone know of another place they're hosted? KF
How's this for a start? It's a particularly moving and uplifting piece I downloaded from his site a couple years ago (yep, longtime lurker).
http://www.sendspace.com/file/p0lp8k
Sinewav
11-27-2007, 04:22 AM
Arek, I know how you feel. I can never seem to find those comforting words when something like this happens... but right now, I can't even find the words to express how I feel. I wish there were a word bigger than tragedy.
Infinite HP
11-27-2007, 04:41 AM
I know I don't come here that often anymore but it is truly sad when a fellow musician in a community like this passes away. It is hard but what's more is that he left behind parts of himself. Music has a way of touching us and sharing with us parts of the musician's being, if you don't mind my being philosophical for the moment. I think that this is especially true of Reuben Kee's music. He poured his soul into his work, and it shows. At least with that, he will always be with us in a way. Not to make this personal or about me, or detract from the sentimentality of the situation, but this is also a poke (maybe even an eye opener for some) from reality that, life is too short and precious to be taken for granted. I, too, am 23, and it always pains me to hear of people of young age leaving before their time, but it also reminds me, reminds us, that we should make the most of it.
Sorry to get mushy on all of you there, I just find death at such a young age in such vibrant youth as being unsettling to say the least, disheartening, and as you've already said, tragic.
Aetherius
11-27-2007, 07:09 AM
Hm, perhaps it would be appropriate to designate a day of the year in which to remember the remixers who have been lost to us, like Reuben and Avien.
I think it would be nice for us to commemorate them somehow in the community.
NeOmega
11-27-2007, 07:47 AM
Hey Reuben.... It's Reuben.
I guess I'll just listen to Ascension to Cosmo Canyon in your honor.
DTwirler
11-27-2007, 03:20 PM
RIP, he will be sorely missed. Reuben was probably my favorite submitter to this site. Man, this sucks so bad.
Shael Riley
11-27-2007, 04:41 PM
Geez. That's sad. It's always surreal when someone from OCR dies; we're so young!
I'm sorry this happened. My condolences to everyone who knew him and his music.
Sadly, I hadn't checked out any of his submissions when he was alive, but now, just now, I have. He was a very talented pianist and arranger.
Oujisama
11-27-2007, 05:21 PM
I think a tribute remix project would be a good idea. A collection of remixes that are soulful and poignant dedicated to his memory. It might be something he would've appreciated...
Hale-Bopp
11-27-2007, 05:27 PM
I never knew the guy, but I'm certainly familiar with at least two of his remixes. It bums me out that we lost someone so talented at such a young age. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
Citan
11-27-2007, 06:07 PM
Man, seeing something like this isn't how I want to start my day... Reuben was multi-talented, and I've always loved his music. He brought an elegance to the remixing scene that's difficult to replicate.
warhorse106
11-27-2007, 06:27 PM
As a newbie to your site, I never knew Reuben or his work. I visited his site through one of the postings before, and his music was very nice. Expressive, emotive and powerful. As a musician and a brother I share my symapthy with his entire family, all of you included. Rest In Peace young brother.
I too knew him through his work--as will past and future OCReMixers surely.
He will be missed by all.
gandalf0987
11-27-2007, 07:09 PM
i remember Beauty's Abomination very well. It's a great remix. He'll be missed.
That is a good idea, Aetherius.
It makes me sad now to listen to his music.
Bamahut
11-27-2007, 07:46 PM
It's so sad to hear that another talented fellow has to die so young in another freak accident! My condolences to his parents, it's always hard to loose a family member, no parent should have to bury there child!
Ninja-san
11-27-2007, 08:33 PM
Damn i need to come back here more often .This is really depressing news. Reuben was a one of the best remixers and a just a great guy indeed. My condolences go out to all especially his family.
The Author
11-27-2007, 08:48 PM
I never realised how the internet changed me. I have never got the chance (and judging by this thread honor) of knowing Reuben, and yet I feel saddened by this tragedy.
And I believe the best way to honor him would be to find a way to keep his music online, host it somewhere as long as it is possible, for free. So that we can share with the world Reuben's gift forever.
prophetik music
11-27-2007, 09:36 PM
I never realised how the internet changed me. I have never got the chance (and judging by this thread honor) of knowing Reuben, and yet I feel saddened by this tragedy.
And I believe the best way to honor him would be to find a way to keep his music online, host it somewhere as long as it is possible, for free. So that we can share with the world Reuben's gift forever.
this might be the best idea i've heard yet regarding a remembrance of him.
MuneTeika
11-27-2007, 10:52 PM
While there is little to say that has not already been said, and likely much more eloquent than what I have to say, I'll say it anyway.
Like many others here I was a long time listener of Reuben's music, he had astounding talent and limitless possibilities. I cried, because the loss of an artist is so hard, especially when such emotion is evoked from listening to his music at the moment. However, I am glad to see that the community is paying tribute to him, and that I take some solace in the fact that although he did not live a long life, I would say that he lived what he had fully... and he made his mark, if not with the world, than with us.
His presence in the community shall be missed.
Sauronman64
11-28-2007, 01:46 AM
I really did not know him, or even talked to him directly, but I am here to pay my respects, I loved his work.
Zombie
11-28-2007, 02:12 AM
I am just tuning into this thread.
I never listened to any of Reuben's remixes (I don't have any on my comp), but this is very sad to lose someone who contributed to this site, which is a big part of the music I listen to. I will give a listen to his mixes now.
:-(
I too am saddened when I read the news here. My deepest condolences to the families involved.
Dracofire87
11-28-2007, 06:57 AM
Oh god. This sucks--he was one of my absolute favorite ReMixers, and his "Legend of the Snake" was the song that got me into this site. Gaia be with him and his family...
ScaryMonkeyShow
11-28-2007, 03:55 PM
While I might not have known Reuben personally, I did know his talent. I've listened to his OCR tracks before, and I've played his MUGEN characters plenty of times. He will be missed, and remembered. :(
SamuraiFoochs #Reload
11-29-2007, 01:42 AM
Jesus Christ. I can now say with the utmost certainty that any time I hear the Chrono Symphonic "To Far Away Times" now, I will weep like a little girl.
RIP, Reu. You will be missed by ears, and more importantly, hearts, around the world.
conaj7
11-29-2007, 04:25 AM
As might be expected, his personal site is running into bandwidth issues.
I'd like to download some of his original arrangements, if I can.
Does anyone know of another place they're hosted? KF
How's this for a start? It's a particularly moving and uplifting piece I downloaded from his site a couple years ago (yep, longtime lurker).
http://www.sendspace.com/file/p0lp8k
I found an even more beautiful song here in one of his friend's blog (streaming only though...much appreciated if anyone knows how to "rip" it from the site):
http://squarefaced.com/2007/11/26/rest-in-peace-reuben/
Also inside: some nice anecdotes about Reuben and a sweet pic of him playing on what looks like a stage.
UPDATE: The friend was kind enough to send me the file (also said he didn't think Reuben had the song on his site...well the site's back up, so we'll be able to check...):
http://www.sendspace.com/file/34fihl
Didaji
11-29-2007, 03:59 PM
I love his music, this really makes me sad to read :(
Kizyr
11-29-2007, 07:32 PM
I found an even more beautiful song here in one of his friend's blog ...
UPDATE: The friend was kind enough to send me the file (also said he didn't think Reuben had the song on his site...well the site's back up, so we'll be able to check...):
http://www.sendspace.com/file/34fihl
How's this for a start? It's a particularly moving and uplifting piece I downloaded from his site a couple years ago (yep, longtime lurker).
http://www.sendspace.com/file/p0lp8k
Many thanks. I'm listening to them both right now.
I did manage to download the songs off his own site. Many things I hadn't heard there. His original work is as great as I'd expected from someone with his kind of talent. I've been listening to a lot of his stuff lately; I had to bite my lip while listening to 'Amour dans Morte' while on the metro the other day... KF
nobodygetshurt
11-30-2007, 01:21 AM
i fucking cried when i heard of this. jesus. what a goddamn waste of musical eloquence.
i'll miss you reuben, even though i never knew you other than through your music.
Arek the Absolute
11-30-2007, 01:23 AM
I am getting tired of people using the word "waste".
Though a human life lost early is tragic, it is by no means a "waste".
I don't know, just the word being used is just not kosher with me.
nobodygetshurt
11-30-2007, 01:35 AM
the fact that he has had such a profound effect on a global audience by the age of 23, is testament that his early death was a loss for the all the people who would've been touched by him, had he lived longer. in that sense, i meant it's a waste.
stop twisting words around. this is not the place for it.
POCKETMAN
11-30-2007, 01:51 AM
awesome music. it's really sad. don't know what else to say. some others hit it on the spot.
Wintermute
11-30-2007, 01:12 PM
Rest in piece, Reuben. You will live on in your music.
XGargoyle
11-30-2007, 03:53 PM
Dear OC Remixers and visitors,
A wiki article about Reuben has been created at the wikipedia, unfortunately, there's not clear data and information as of yet, and if this information is missing on December 5th, the article will be removed.
People who knew him well are encouraged to improve the article so that everybody could have a vision of who Reu was and what he accomplished in this life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_Kee
Please, this is a call for everybody to keep Reuben's feats and successes alive.
Thanks
DeathShadow
11-30-2007, 06:18 PM
After hearing this, I've cried at least 3 times. This is horrible news to me. Reu was one of my favorite artists and remixers. Some of his original pieces outshine most of his remixes. And he has made a song for me a long time ago, but I am unable to listen to it (due to the Summoning of Spirits project seeming to be perpetually delayed).
His songs are incredibly emotional and his skill is probably the best I've heard with the piano and even otherwise.
Djinn
11-30-2007, 07:44 PM
I am getting tired of people using the word "waste".
Though a human life lost early is tragic, it is by no means a "waste".
I don't know, just the word being used is just not kosher with me.
I'm inclined to agree. Calling someone's death "a waste" implies to me that their talents were squandered on meaningless pursuits when they could have been better applied elsewhere. Clearly, that is not the case here.
Of course, I think it's pretty clear that nobody that has used the word "waste" in this thread has meant it in that sense. That being the case, it would be wasteful to argue about it. =)
IcedDevil
11-30-2007, 08:33 PM
This saddens me. I used to play Legend Of The Snake alot when I DJed for a small server on Mirc. It's always a tragedy to lose a musician with so much talent, especially at such a young age. Fortunatly, we will always have his music to listen to.
My condolences go out to his family/friends and anyone that has been touched by his music as much as I have.
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