I have just learned of Max's passing and am shocked. Jonathan & Alistair, I met you years ago when I lived with your dad. He and I had a falling out but he has always remained one of my favorite people. Technology maven, musician , bon vivant , he was a great guy to know . Above all else , one thing I remember clearly about him was how much he loved you two. That was obvious to all who knew him. Sorry for you loss , rest in peace Max.
I had the pleasure of working for Max.. he was inspiring and gave me a career chance which changed my life because he believed in me. H was a great guy I still owe him a lot
I will never forget his music and his light hearted way ...I will never forget January, I will never forget how much he cared about my small life....I always new how large his life was to mine ...He always seemed to make everything I was doing so important ...I < me a nothing to no one .... But I have to tell all of you this ...he knew ...he knew ...I would know his music if I was blind and almost deaf ...he knew that ...we laughed ... I miss him so much .... so many smiles.
This is the hardest think ive ever had to do.. Dad i miss you soo much.. I couldnt even say happybirthday to you on your birthday, but im sure your having such a good time up there.. Its wierd writing this, it seems like no1 else will see it but you.. But your the only person who cant see it.. I listen to your musical bear every night.. Lying there, simply reminissing.. I love you so much dad, im doing well with everything.. love you always.. Hope your k up there pop.. bear xx
I knew he died a couple of weeks ago but didn't know that this youtube video existed until now. I guess I am amongst one of the first to ever got to know Max through yahoo classical music chat and was instantly drawn by his charm and easy-going manner.
I am still in shock that he died so suddenly and am totally saddened by the fact that our contact had been so sporadic in recent years.
Maxs' soul lives on in his music. He smiled most when he was composing. We will all miss him so much and wish that he could have stayed a while longer. So many wonderful memories ..... Skronks xx
One of his oldest and closest friends sent my dad some flowers to the service today and left a simple note saying, 'charm the angels with your playing max' and that, im sure, is exactly what he'll do.. The hardest day of my life was today, carrying my dad, speakin at his funeral.. i just thank god for the memories behind. I love you dad.. Hope your ok up there in your new place.. R.I.P.. bear xx
I read a daily devotional "Streams in the Desert." On May 30th it reads,
"There are chords too minor for the angels. There may be heights in the symphony which angels alone can reach; but there are depths which belong to thee, and can only be touched by thee. No angel, no archangel can sing it so sweetly as I can.
Despise not thy school of sorrow, O my soul; it will give thee a unique part in the universal song."
The Heavenly Choir has no doubt received one of its most sweetest singers.
I am saddened, and dismayed to hear of the passing of the dear Max. Max, you have been thought of many times, especially of late. There is a Max shaped empty space in our lives, now. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Pangenix (4 months ago): It was written in January 1999 - my young sons had been with us in Dublin for the Christmas and New Year period, and had returned to London. I was so sad to see them go, and yet had so much love and hope for them. I simply sat down at the piano and improvised this. A gift from a father's heart to his sons'. Max
Invisionary your approach to this piece has always been wonderful to me ....I am so heartsick about what has happened ...I can hardly type this to you....I really Loved his work ....I am no one ...
Pangenix (2 weeks ago) I guess I thought you didn't want to hear from me. I love you too, my little bear. Thank you for this gift. It is simply wonderful.
jonturpie (3 weeks ago) This is my dads song. My name is ali turpie. he composed thise piece when me and my brother flew back to england in january after christmas - hence the name january. I dont talk to him that much now, but listening to this brings tears to my eyes and thickens my throat.. if you see this dad - i love you. love bear.. xx
Perhaps no one really realized that all of his works were improvisations, done between 1 and 2 hours, that is just sheer talent. He had a gift to make the notes do exactly what he wanted and reach the deep souls where no one else could. Composing was his way to communicate with the world, and his music is just equally articulate as his language.
Pie he was so loved by me ...I am no one ...I Loved this piece January...I once told him I would want this to be the last thing I wanted to hear before leaving this earth, he just laughed , he spoke like a prince, so kind and generous to us all....He would always play this for me and send me new things he was working on ....I felt so regarded by this wonderful man. TY and all of us for loving him ...Honey
Trupelo, he maybe gone, his music will live in our hearts forever. I am fortunate to have all his music. He was truly blessed to have so many people appreciate his music, I know he is smiling up there. Take care of you...
Thank You Pie for your kind words...He was so universal to all of us, he seemed to reach out and touch all of us on our own levels, its what true artist's and universal beings do ....I am listening to this piece again for the thousanth time, I can only Thank Him for giving so much and asking so little. Our loss is heaven's gain ....Forever Trups as he would call me ....
Max Turpie (5/8/2007 5:34:37 AM - US Eastern time): You know that the piece was written in one take, live improvisation? I had just said goodbye to my sons after having them over in Dublin for Christmas. There is a deep sense of longing about the piece, but the delicacy and care of a father for his children. They were powerful images. Full of emotion, which I think I was able to capture. There is something very special about the piece.
Unfortunately, all comments from the last time I posted this video were deleted, which is a great sorrow to me now.
Jonturpie had listened to this piece on youtube and said that he loved his father and missed him, to which Max responded, saying that he missed and loved him too - his bear.
Right after that, Max sent me a private message, saying, "You gave me my greatest gift." And that gift was to tell his son that he loved him and to hear it from his son again. He was very moved by this.
I am very sorry to hear Max passed away. He was truly a special soul and his music expressed the greatest emotion and beauty possible in musical language.
His music was so original and well written that I often said, "Among newer composers there are none more original and none more beautiful."
I knew him for around 7 years. I met him in Classical Chat:1. He would often play this piece "January." One he wrote after his sons left after Christmas. It's filled with longing and love for them.
Rest In Peace Dad.. I Truly Meant What I Said In My Last Comment.. Sleep Well Now, Ill See You Soon.. Never Ever Forgotten.. R.I.P Max Turpie.. Love Bear xxxx
I will always Love January and all of your dads music, he was a kind and generous person to me in my life and to many others ...he would often say no worries to me, I loved your dads music and all that the language of his soul taught us....
I am so sorry to be the bearer of the news. But Max passed away on friday 30th May -two days after my brothers 19th birthday. I hope that every time someone views this beautiful piece of music, we remember Max for the genious of a musician that he was. Hope your ok up ther dad.. I love you, R.I.P Musician, Son, Uncle, but most of all.. Dad.. :'( xxxx bear.. xxxxx
I know this is music from pangenix ....I will listen to this piece everyday till when it is time to leave this place .... This piece is called January I know... I ...
sounds like music from heaven!! your extremely good, keep playing wonderful music like this
Ravengirl241 1 year ago
Another year has passed since he left us.... How time flies... Max and his music will never be forgotten!
SweetpeaDublin 1 year ago
Where are you big man?
turpiie 1 year ago
What? Not sure what you mean...
ChristianSojourner 1 year ago
That was beautiful. Thank you.
b1a2n3k 2 years ago
A year since we lost Max but his music will live on forever! Another star shines brightly in Heaven........
SweetpeaDublin 2 years ago
It truly is beautiful, good work , Sir
Shitblizzard 2 years ago
I have just learned of Max's passing and am shocked. Jonathan & Alistair, I met you years ago when I lived with your dad. He and I had a falling out but he has always remained one of my favorite people. Technology maven, musician , bon vivant , he was a great guy to know . Above all else , one thing I remember clearly about him was how much he loved you two. That was obvious to all who knew him. Sorry for you loss , rest in peace Max.
XonchialX 2 years ago
does this song have a name? if so can i have the sheet music to this song because i want to learn how to play piano with this song.
cutesupergirlcrazy 2 years ago
truly amazing, I'm very impressed. very moving one, very much of soul inside.
meesls333 3 years ago
Beautiful, so moving and so much feeling in it.
He must have been an amazing man.
Decafe2sugars 3 years ago
I had the pleasure of working for Max.. he was inspiring and gave me a career chance which changed my life because he believed in me. H was a great guy I still owe him a lot
Macker
mickthebear2008 3 years ago
I will never forget his music and his light hearted way ...I will never forget January, I will never forget how much he cared about my small life....I always new how large his life was to mine ...He always seemed to make everything I was doing so important ...I < me a nothing to no one .... But I have to tell all of you this ...he knew ...he knew ...I would know his music if I was blind and almost deaf ...he knew that ...we laughed ... I miss him so much .... so many smiles.
TrupeloH 3 years ago
This is the hardest think ive ever had to do.. Dad i miss you soo much.. I couldnt even say happybirthday to you on your birthday, but im sure your having such a good time up there.. Its wierd writing this, it seems like no1 else will see it but you.. But your the only person who cant see it.. I listen to your musical bear every night.. Lying there, simply reminissing.. I love you so much dad, im doing well with everything.. love you always.. Hope your k up there pop.. bear xx
puchba 3 years ago
Remembering Max especially today, on his birthday! His music will live on forever! Skronks xx
SweetpeaDublin 3 years ago
This is so beautiful =]
pillowguy09 3 years ago
I knew he died a couple of weeks ago but didn't know that this youtube video existed until now. I guess I am amongst one of the first to ever got to know Max through yahoo classical music chat and was instantly drawn by his charm and easy-going manner.
I am still in shock that he died so suddenly and am totally saddened by the fact that our contact had been so sporadic in recent years.
RIP, Max. You will always be missed dearly.
tzechuk 3 years ago
Truly beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
jax4java 3 years ago
Maxs' soul lives on in his music. He smiled most when he was composing. We will all miss him so much and wish that he could have stayed a while longer. So many wonderful memories ..... Skronks xx
SweetpeaDublin 3 years ago
One of his oldest and closest friends sent my dad some flowers to the service today and left a simple note saying, 'charm the angels with your playing max' and that, im sure, is exactly what he'll do.. The hardest day of my life was today, carrying my dad, speakin at his funeral.. i just thank god for the memories behind. I love you dad.. Hope your ok up there in your new place.. R.I.P.. bear xx
turpiie 3 years ago
I read a daily devotional "Streams in the Desert." On May 30th it reads,
"There are chords too minor for the angels. There may be heights in the symphony which angels alone can reach; but there are depths which belong to thee, and can only be touched by thee. No angel, no archangel can sing it so sweetly as I can.
Despise not thy school of sorrow, O my soul; it will give thee a unique part in the universal song."
The Heavenly Choir has no doubt received one of its most sweetest singers.
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
I am saddened, and dismayed to hear of the passing of the dear Max. Max, you have been thought of many times, especially of late. There is a Max shaped empty space in our lives, now. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Anne/violabratsche
violabratsche 3 years ago
Pangenix (4 months ago): It was written in January 1999 - my young sons had been with us in Dublin for the Christmas and New Year period, and had returned to London. I was so sad to see them go, and yet had so much love and hope for them. I simply sat down at the piano and improvised this. A gift from a father's heart to his sons'. Max
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
Invisionary your approach to this piece has always been wonderful to me ....I am so heartsick about what has happened ...I can hardly type this to you....I really Loved his work ....I am no one ...
TrupeloH 3 years ago
Pangenix (2 weeks ago) I guess I thought you didn't want to hear from me. I love you too, my little bear. Thank you for this gift. It is simply wonderful.
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
jonturpie (3 weeks ago) This is my dads song. My name is ali turpie. he composed thise piece when me and my brother flew back to england in january after christmas - hence the name january. I dont talk to him that much now, but listening to this brings tears to my eyes and thickens my throat.. if you see this dad - i love you. love bear.. xx
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
Youtube was kind enough to send me past deleted messages from Jon and Max. I will post them in two posts.
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
Perhaps no one really realized that all of his works were improvisations, done between 1 and 2 hours, that is just sheer talent. He had a gift to make the notes do exactly what he wanted and reach the deep souls where no one else could. Composing was his way to communicate with the world, and his music is just equally articulate as his language.
piepanface 3 years ago
Pie he was so loved by me ...I am no one ...I Loved this piece January...I once told him I would want this to be the last thing I wanted to hear before leaving this earth, he just laughed , he spoke like a prince, so kind and generous to us all....He would always play this for me and send me new things he was working on ....I felt so regarded by this wonderful man. TY and all of us for loving him ...Honey
TrupeloH 3 years ago
Trupelo, he maybe gone, his music will live in our hearts forever. I am fortunate to have all his music. He was truly blessed to have so many people appreciate his music, I know he is smiling up there. Take care of you...
piepanface 3 years ago
Thank You Pie for your kind words...He was so universal to all of us, he seemed to reach out and touch all of us on our own levels, its what true artist's and universal beings do ....I am listening to this piece again for the thousanth time, I can only Thank Him for giving so much and asking so little. Our loss is heaven's gain ....Forever Trups as he would call me ....
TrupeloH 3 years ago
I remember hearing this piece before.. very nice. Will miss Max.
AnuLaine 3 years ago
Jon and friends,
I am so sorry to hear about Max's passing away. He has done so much for the yahoo classicalroom.
He will be missed.
Frank (AndanteGorgonzola)
andantegorgonzola 3 years ago
Max's thoughts on this composition:
Max Turpie (5/8/2007 5:34:37 AM - US Eastern time): You know that the piece was written in one take, live improvisation? I had just said goodbye to my sons after having them over in Dublin for Christmas. There is a deep sense of longing about the piece, but the delicacy and care of a father for his children. They were powerful images. Full of emotion, which I think I was able to capture. There is something very special about the piece.
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
Max - you were so inspiring, so kind and so generous, a truly unique person. There really can never be another Mr Max Turpie.
tonydunlop1977 3 years ago
Hi Romit here, I am saddened after hearing about Max. He was a Fantastic person. May his great soul rest in peace. Remembering him.
indianags 3 years ago
i cant belive it.cant belive that he left that sudenly.god bless him.
lindajoon 3 years ago
ty Jer. this is justice to Max's January. I loved him and all his music ....;-X
TrupeloH 3 years ago
He once said to me, "I can make a piano sing." Yes he could, and I've never heard one sing more beautifully.
I am thankful for God's gift to the world through Max. Whenever I hear his music, the memory of him will be sweet.
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
Boo told me just now ...I am still finding it hard to breathe ....I loved him so much ...
TrupeloH 3 years ago
Unfortunately, all comments from the last time I posted this video were deleted, which is a great sorrow to me now.
Jonturpie had listened to this piece on youtube and said that he loved his father and missed him, to which Max responded, saying that he missed and loved him too - his bear.
Right after that, Max sent me a private message, saying, "You gave me my greatest gift." And that gift was to tell his son that he loved him and to hear it from his son again. He was very moved by this.
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
I loved him, no one big
TrupeloH 3 years ago
I am very sorry to hear Max passed away. He was truly a special soul and his music expressed the greatest emotion and beauty possible in musical language.
His music was so original and well written that I often said, "Among newer composers there are none more original and none more beautiful."
I knew him for around 7 years. I met him in Classical Chat:1. He would often play this piece "January." One he wrote after his sons left after Christmas. It's filled with longing and love for them.
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
Rest In Peace Dad.. I Truly Meant What I Said In My Last Comment.. Sleep Well Now, Ill See You Soon.. Never Ever Forgotten.. R.I.P Max Turpie.. Love Bear xxxx
turpiie 3 years ago
I will always Love January and all of your dads music, he was a kind and generous person to me in my life and to many others ...he would often say no worries to me, I loved your dads music and all that the language of his soul taught us....
TrupeloH 3 years ago
I'm SO sorry about the death of this AMAZING piano player...you will be greatly missed my friend...rest in peace now
DeweyFitzgerald08 3 years ago
Thank you, Max, for leaving such beauty behind you. You are sadly missed, my friend.
Geraldine Fitzgerald.
gerryfitz43 3 years ago
Rest in peace my bestest friend, you will be sadly missed!
piepanface 3 years ago
Rest is peace?
What do you mean by that?
ChristianSojourner 3 years ago
I am so sorry to be the bearer of the news. But Max passed away on friday 30th May -two days after my brothers 19th birthday. I hope that every time someone views this beautiful piece of music, we remember Max for the genious of a musician that he was. Hope your ok up ther dad.. I love you, R.I.P Musician, Son, Uncle, but most of all.. Dad.. :'( xxxx bear.. xxxxx
turpiie 3 years ago
R.I.P dad
jonturpie 3 years ago
I know this is music from pangenix ....I will listen to this piece everyday till when it is time to leave this place .... This piece is called January I know... I ...
TrupeloH 3 years ago
A brilliant piece.
jonturpie 3 years ago