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Neil w Young
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12/12/2017 12:33:43 AM
---- Updated 12/14/2017 12:06:36 AM
Sudden death of musician and valued member of my recording team.
It is with much sadness that I post the following information regarding the sudden passing on Saturday, December 9, 2017, of Carl Horton, pianist and valued musician and member of the production and recording team on my ‘Those Were The Days’ album and on my new and as yet untitled album which we are currently recording.
Carl’s contribution to both albums has been monumental to say the least. You can hear Carl’s piano and Hammond organ proficiency on my cover of “Little Darlin’” (piano), “The Night Hank Williams Came To Town” (piano) and “Southern Love” (Hammond organ) - both songs on my ‘Those Were The Days’ album.
His work and contribution on both albums has been responsible for raising the bar for me as a songwriter and recording artist. His passing leaves large shoes to be filled.
Carl was born in Indiana, U.S.A. and proudly maintained citizenship for both Canada and the United States.
A pianist, composer, arranger and educator, Carl was an accompanist to some of Canada’s musical greats including Ronnie Hawkins and Ian Thomas.
Carl was a member of the Faculty of Music at Mohawk College in Hamilton.
In addition to having scored many television shows for CITY-TV, CTV, LIFE, Bravo, TVO, among others, he has written numerous film scores, among them the holiday classic, Home For Christmas starring Mickey Rooney and the award winning British short film Breakfast With Monica.
Some of Carl’s performance highlights include appearing before Prince Charles, Prime Minister Jean Chretien, and President George H.W. Bush.
On behalf of my fellow band musicians, production and recording crew and team, I extend our sympathy and condolences to Carl’s family and our heartfelt thanks and sincere love and appreciation for having had Carl in our lives and music.
Neil w Young
Paris, Ontario
This link regarding Carl from The Hamilton Spectator:
https://www.thespec.com/whatson-story/7990043-hamilton-song-writer-pianist-teacher-carl-horton-dead-at-57/
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12/12/2017 1:30:44 AM
This is very sad Neil, you can only give thanks that at least the legacy of his work will go on for ever.
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12/12/2017 5:24:38 AM
Deepest condolences, Neil..
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Desperado Revue
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12/12/2017 5:46:22 AM
My deepest condolences. My thought and prayers are with you.
Norm
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Shoe City Sound
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12/12/2017 8:34:08 AM
Condolences, Neil - very sorry for your loss and for the loss of such a valued musician.
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Hop On Pop
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12/12/2017 9:17:21 AM
I am so sorry, Neil.
Love, strength, and condolences to you and all his family and friends.
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Bryon Tosoff
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12/12/2017 10:23:25 AM
Sorry to hear of this Neil, I offer my sincere condolences
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Neil w Young
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12/12/2017 12:44:32 PM
Thank you Verity, Scott, Norm, Dolores, Todd and Bryon for your thoughts and kind words, all very much appreciated.
We shall overcome not without feeling the loss but knowing that Carl would want us to continue with bringing the album to fruition. The music community is long and strong and we shall bring on board a pianist who will do honour to the work that Carl has put into the songs on the album.
When completed and released, the album will become another part of Carl's legacy to the wider world of music. The loss to his family can never be replaced.
Carl's sudden death comes hard on the heels of the deaths of four other special family members and friends in my and my wife's families since the end of October.
We shall overcome.
Thanks for your support,
Neil
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Stoneman
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12/12/2017 4:34:08 PM
Niel,
Sincere Condolences on your loss.
Much Respect,
Stoneman
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Larree
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12/12/2017 7:06:34 PM
So sad to hear, Neil. Condolences and prayers to family and friends. RIP
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Duane Flock
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12/12/2017 7:29:11 PM
Condolences Neil and also to Carl's family.
Peace,
Duane
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WWMM Michael
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12/12/2017 10:31:25 PM
I am so sorry to read of this, Mr. Young. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends, to you, and the team.
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Neil w Young
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12/12/2017 11:24:15 PM
Thank you Stoneman, Larree, Duane and Michael for your condolences and kind words.
I shall pass along condolences shared here on this blog to Carl's wife and family and apprise them of the opportunity to view this public page on the Pipeline at IndieMusicPeople.com.
Neil
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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12/13/2017 4:11:38 PM
Tough days for you and your team to get through---my thoughts are with you, stand tall , in the light of creative work you have shared and brought to fruition with Carl and the band---much love and sharing of stories, will help make sense of your losses
Kia Kaha
Rob
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Richard Scotti
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12/13/2017 5:49:53 PM
I echo the remarks by my colleagues and will keep you and your team in my thoughts and prayers.
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Neil w Young
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12/14/2017 12:09:16 AM
Thank you Rob for your thoughts and kind words of encouragement, and thank you Richard for your thoughts and prayers.
Neil
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