Journey by John Taylor - Please Read

[Garritan]

Hi everyone, a short time ago, I received some very sad news about John Taylor. Most of us on the forum know him as taylorchandler. John's doctor informed him that there is no treatment or cure for his cancer, and John would only has a short time to live.

Dan Kury (dpdan) lives about five hours from John in Missouri and while they have never met, Dan's heart went out to him, and offered to help him any way he could. John asked Dan if he would create a nice recording from his finest and final work named Journey. Dan graciously obliged. I thought that other composers will benefit from John's music and be inspired to create their own masterworks, wherever they are in their life's journey.

John writes.... "Journey started as a series of sketches in 2004. The first time my wife Robin heard them strung together, she described experiencing a journey through the different themes and textures, joy and sorrow, good times and bad. The title stuck. This piece has been revised a number of times with the addition of sections inspired by memories and changes in my life. I experimented with different styles and techniques, some worked and some didn’t. The Garritan community has, and will continue to have a meaningful, lasting impact and benefit for all those who pursue it. We are having a good day today. Thanks again, Robin and John."

So, through telephone calls and emails, John and Dan were able to come up with a recording of his Journey.


Please listen and reflect on John's finest work:

http://www.dankury.com/music/JourneyJohnMTaylor.mp3 (http://www.dankury.com/music/JourneyJohnMTaylor.mp3)

Thank you John for gracing us all with your music and your life.

With gratitude,

Gary Garritan

[schneb]

Praise God for music to express where words fail.

[KeithW]

I remember my music in the night, With my heart I meditate, and my spirit doth search diligently:
Psalm 77:6

Our prayers are with you John and Robin.

Keith Walls

[DPDAN]

Thank you Gary for posting this,
and John, it was an honor working with you on your Journey.

Thank you for the baton!
Dan

[RichR]

I am listening now in awe of the talent. First from the composer, what a wonderful piece of music; so many textures, such intriguing counterpoint. You weave a marvelous tapestry of sound and soul! My prayers are with you and your family. I have enjoyed the discussions you shared on the Friday Chat times.

Secondly, Dan, what a fantastic engineering masterpiece. You are an inspiration to us all. You have a great talent and you share it with the world. Your musical ability transcends individual instruments. You have a true gift of organizing sounds into soundscapes of momentous proportions.

My heart and prayers are with you always. Thanks for touching our souls!

[Rhap2]

John and Robin:

Congratulations on the birth of John's music. Yes, I said born.
Whenever a composition is played for the first time by any
orchestra or ensemble, it is said to be "born."

In your case, you had the most talented conductor and audio
engineering specialist I have ever met--Dan Kury. Dan did a
magnificent job producing John's music. In my opinion, the
composition sounded "live" and that is the most important
consideration when one listens to music.

Dan is not only a master mixing engineer, he is also an
outstanding human being. When someone really needs help,
whether requested or not, Dan will volunteer his services without
hesitation. Countless members of the Garritan Forum can attest
to this, especially myself. In listening to John's music, I was
impressed with his love for producing elegant orchestral textures.
And, with Dan's help, John's music is now a record for posterity.
That is one of the greatest aspects of creating music. It can
help others long after we, as composers, are gone. Think of all
of the masters of the past and what their music has become to
millions of people all over the world. Mostly, what effect it has
had on them..........

Please know, John and Robin, that my thoughts and prayers are
with you both. May you share many happy moments together because
none of us knows how long or arduous our "Journeys" will be.

Thanks for the music, John

Jack

[SeanHannifin]

No words, only admiration.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[trentpmcd]

Thanks, Gary, for sharing this story with us.

Thanks, John, for sharing your beautiful music.

Thanks, Dan, for selflessly sharing your talent.

Despite the sad nature of it, this is an inspiring thread.

[etLux]

John and Robin,

My heart and prayers are with you both as John faces that
destination at which we all must inevitably arrive... if all too
soon.

John, you will not leave unremembered. Our music is our
legacy, that which lives beyond our days more surely than
anything else we do when our time comes to move on to
the next great adventure.

And it is just that, I know beyond any shadow of doubt.

Magnificently done, my friend; and a piece to which I shall
return... listening to it speak for you into the future.

I wish you peace.

All my best,



David
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David Sosnowski
www.DavidSosnowski.com

[Thomas J]

What can we do at a time like this than extend our hearts out to John and Robin to let them know that we have been touched by his life through his music and friendship in this forum. I wish you peace and serenity in this difficult time.

[AlanPerkins]

This post is just to acknowledge that I have listened to your music.

There are no words at a time like this.

[Stephanie Pray]

Hi John,

Firstly, I am heartbroken :( I didn't know that you weren't well. :( I have enjoyed countless hours chatting with you in chat and always enjoyed our conversations. I must have missed that day. I'm very sorry for that. Hopefully, you'll be up to visiting chat again.

Secondly, I am having a very difficult time getting through the piece without breaking down into tears. It's truly beautiful, and I hear so many things in it on an emotional level. This piece is truly amazing!! :) Beautiful writing, beautiful everything, yet heart-wrenching at the same time. Truly a masterful work!! :) Thank you for sharing this with us!!

I am so sorry, I don't know what else to say - there are no words to properly express what I need to. :(

I will pray for you and for your family - for strength, healing and peace.

God Bless,
Steph

[Steve_Karl]

Nice music John, and a good rendering by Dan.
Thank you both for posting.

Peace and Love be with you on your Journey!


Steve

[Raymond62]

First thank you John for the nice music, I am listening now. And Gary, as well as Dan Kury to announce this sad message and rendering John's piece of music. Next friday, 15th of august, is a special day for me and my wife and I will send my prayers to the Blessed Virgin to comfort you and your wife.

Raymond

[Leaf]

John and Robin,

I'll be praying along with all the others for you and all your family, and i'll call this prayer line where many more will pray for your healing. Stay strong and hang in there.

David

[Chalfant]

Such a moving story..........

[DPDAN]

I received a message from John's wife that John left us at 2:51 this morning.

No words really, just listen to his music.

http://www.dankury.com/music/JourneyJohnMTaylor.mp3


Robin said... smile when you think of him.

Thank you Robin for taking such great care of him,
and allowing us to have a peek into his heart through his music.

Rest peacefully John,
Dan

[buckshead]

Only talking to him on chat last weekend, Oh dear.!

Robin please accept my condolences for your loss.

[Stephanie Pray]

:( I'm very sad to hear of John's passing

Robin, I send my condolences to you and your family. He was a great guy and was a joy to have as a friend here.

I pray that you will find peace that his suffering is over and that he is now at peace. Thank you for being there for him when he really needed you to be. :)

God bless,
Steph :(

[AlanPerkins]

Our thoughts are with you Robin at this time.

[RichR]

John Taylor's Journey will continue in this piece of music. My prayers and all my sympathy to Robin. You are strong and have helped John so much. May God Bless you.

[LFO]

Please give Robin my deepest sympathies. I hope she finds John's inspiring music to be a comfort in future years.

-Kevin

[germancomponist]

Good bye John,

I so often met you on the chats. Perhaps, who knows, there will come a time when we meet us again.

Robin, my thoughts are with you at this time. I pray that you will find peace that his suffering is over and that he is now at peace.

Rest peacefully John,

Gunther & Esther

[etLux]

Peace to you, John; and to you, as well, Robin. Our thoughts
and our condolences are with you.

Yours,



David & Catherine

[LouisD]

Our deepest sympathies go to you, Robin, from me and my wife. You will be in our prayers. May God give you courage and comfort.

Louis and Monica

[Reegs]

Goodbye John,

You'll be remembered. I'll always recall our conversations about brass writing.

My sincerest condolences, Robin.

-Peter

[valhalx]

Farewell John. I am listening to Journey as I write this. That part of you that is the essence of life, lives on.

With sympathy,

Bill and Sheree

[snorlax]

Goodbye, John. You added much to my understanding of music during our conversations.

Condolences to you, Robin. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how highly we all regarded John.

Jim & Suellen Williams

[Styxx]

My wife and I heard the sad news tonight. We offer our deepest condolences to Johns family. Our prayers are with Robin. John has touched the world with his music on this forum. He will be truly missed yet never forgotten.

We love you John.

Mike and Karon

[masimon]

I was fortunate to speak with John in chat. He was a great person. Condolences to Johns family. He will always be remembered.

[Rhap2]

God speed, John, and thank you for the "Journey."

Robin:

Whenever you grieve, cry, or concentrate on
the loss of John, he will then know how much
you really loved him..........

My condolences and a genuine wish for happier
days ahead.

Jack

[nikolas]

While downloading the music, I do wish to send all my wishes to Robin and a hope that John went as peacefully as possible.

I really can't say anything more, I'm wordless...