Memorial for a Lost Friend (Score Follower)

Recorded on February 17th, 2024 in the Cady Room at University of Michigan as part of my senior recital "Long Enough, Leaves"
- Memorial for a Lost Friend -
I really should be with you. I know
it’s the last chance I’ll ever have,
but I’m stuck.
I said my goodbyes already.
I saw in your eyes already,
that you knew what was coming.
I felt your fur for the last time already,
I listened for your heartbeat,
the pulse I'd listened for so much before,
I felt your last breaths already -
my head on your side
trying to breathe with you -
they were always a little too fast for me
but these days they've been even faster.
Until now.
It's probably over now.
It probably has been for a while.
I'm sorry that I couldn't be there for you.

[@prototropo]

No roots reach deeper than the convictions of grief. This music elegantly reminds me of that.
But fortunately, "what if" feels more lyrical, leaning forward, than "if-only" sounds listening backward.

[@tomascostero9962]

Beatiful work. I hope you are fine.

[@RachManJohn]

I am sorry for your loss and grateful for your music.

[@tbwinner1322]

i hope you are well i know how hard it is to deal with a loss the pain is unlike anything else and i really just hope you will be fine.

[@minecraftthelostorder5782]

It hears the deep feeling when you were playing the piano...
I am sorry for your loss and can't say anything but hoping that he is better there.

[@NicolaasDK]

😔