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Dellinger 
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Posted: March 12 2016 at 22:56 |
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Posted: March 12 2016 at 17:41 |
I bought the Reality Dream Trilogy box set in Piotr's honor. I've been pretty hurt by this news for the last couple of weeks. It's time I honored one of the finest emotional guitar soloist this planet has to offer. Just 41 as well? Gosh that's so young.  I think maybe the band new Pitor was sick or something cause Towards the blue horizon is waaaay to prophetic lyrically to be without prior knowledge of PG's health. 
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: March 05 2016 at 16:24 |
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Gosh, nobody saw it coming. Too young, waaaay too young. Again, my heart goes out to his family, friends and loved ones, Piotr will be missed, and, indeed, a very, VERY hard act to follow.
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Posted: March 05 2016 at 15:51 |
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^ Thanks for posting this.........
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Posted: March 05 2016 at 05:59 |
This statement appeared on the band's website on Thursday, March 3rd:
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On behalf of the family and our own we would like to thank everyone
for the support and your presence in those difficult moments. Piotr
passed away unexpectedly of natural causes (sudden cardiac arrest) on
Sunday morning (21st February). We have remained with emptiness and open
wounds which need time to heal. For obvious reasons we have decided to
cancel all concerts confirmed for this year. At the same time we would
like to inform you that we are going to carry out this year releases
scheduled for late spring and autumn 2016.
Thank you for your support." |
So, now we know everything... 
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Posted: February 29 2016 at 14:48 |
octopus-4 wrote:
Can anybody explain to me the lyrics of "Towards the Blue Horizon"?
In particular the last two stanzas:
Where are you now my friend?
I miss those days
I hope they take good care
Of you there
And you can still play the guitar
And sing your songs
I just miss those days
And miss you so
Wish I could be strong
When darkness comes |
Ok that is scary.......BTW the new album has really been a great addition to my collection. The whole album has this dark theme, very Anathema like.
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Rivertree
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Posted: February 29 2016 at 14:12 |
 can't believe that, dreadful news. Just made a research and found some email conversation with him from 2004 ... oh man ...
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awaken77
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Posted: February 29 2016 at 12:45 |
O, sh**. I can't believe I'm big fan of Riverside. Their music touched some strings in my soul. I never was so sad about musician death, since Chris Squire(Yes) passed away. This is a huge loss for the band and their fans
RIP
Edited by awaken77 - February 29 2016 at 13:00
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Meltdowner
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Posted: February 26 2016 at 07:52 |
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^ Yeah, I noticed that too.
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octopus-4
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Posted: February 26 2016 at 07:22 |
Can anybody explain to me the lyrics of "Towards the Blue Horizon"?
In particular the last two stanzas:
Where are you now my friend?
I miss those days
I hope they take good care
Of you there
And you can still play the guitar
And sing your songs
I just miss those days
And miss you so
Wish I could be strong
When darkness comes
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Clepsydra
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Posted: February 23 2016 at 17:19 |
Listening to "Promise" So sad...............
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Einwahn
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Posted: February 23 2016 at 15:18 |
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I've been a fan of progressive rock for 45 years now, and Riverside were the band of the present century for me. Such exciting, powerful and intelligent albums. This is devastating for us all. RIP Piotr
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DanthraX
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 14:10 |
oh my god I feel like a heavy punch in my stomach right now...
RIP
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I look up, I'm almost blinded
by the warmth of what's inside me
and the taste that's in my soul,
but I'm dead inside as I stand alone...
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 13:10 |
The world has become a much, much poorer place with his passing. His guitar playing has been one of the highlights in music over the last 10 years. The last section of Reality Dream off Out of Myself is just stunning, and there are many more examples of why he was so special.
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 12:55 |
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 09:08 |
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I spun all my Riverside records yesterday in order, the magic is so apparent. Still cannot believe he is gone, whatever the reason is the end result is very sad for music.
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 07:57 |
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 04:32 |
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I pray it wasn't a drug-related incident..............
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 04:23 |
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Such a fantastic band and player.Love his work.R.I.P.Sad news.And now what will happen with Riverside?
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Posted: February 22 2016 at 03:57 |
This is terrible news. Such a loss... Hard to know what to say.
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