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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 16:12:46
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The software version disclaimer also shows "Billy Arnell" @ 02m33s in the video.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 16:25:38
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I met Billy on the net in this forum around 2005, yes thanks to SONAR, and yes his main job atm was around some taxi service. We worked together to a song and exchanged many emails until 2010, and I remember when he told me that he was in the music business in the past - no named nor precise references though. I also - really sadly - can confirm that the breakout domain had him involved because I used to write him emails to an address of breakout.com (IIRC) domain. I'm really sorry to tell you such things, I haven't heard from him for while as well, but I honestly thought he was younger than it is seemingly now. EDIT: I just found a email from him in 2010 which sender is barnell AT breakout.com... - Mario
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 16:34:49
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I seem to recall seeing a Sonar video tutorial thingy that Billy had posted on YouTube. But I can't remember now what it dealt with. Anyone else remember this?
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
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I am feeling as if the only good news is that Billy created so much incredibly well crafted music. It exemplifies the style he works in, yet is also beyond style. It is the work of someone who was in their creative prime. Billy's music sounds complete. It is the work of a master. What I most admire about Billy and his body of work is that his music speaks for itself and it has a life of it's own. Billy's music is alive. You can listen and download all his latest music at his website: http://www.ba-midi.com/music/files/ I downloaded everything today and assembled a collection of his mp3s for myself as a personal remembrance of our friend. best regards, mike
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 16:49:05
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You can listen and download all his latest music at his website: http://www.ba-midi.com/music/files/ I downloaded everything today and assembled a collection of his mp3s for myself as a personal remembrance of our friend. Geez... the name of that first track? Wow.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 17:08:42
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:(
The last thread Billy started on these boards was to send his prayers to a musician (Robin Gibb) struggling w/ cancer. As the thread evolved, you could see a man willing to focus on the positive side of things and how important music was to him.
I feel terribly sad that I never knew Billy was having health issues - not that it would have changed anything of course.
I remember clicking on the link to listen to his music a few years ago, and it just confirmed that the guy was the real deal. He completely fooled me into thinking that he was a 30-something and an expert in this particular genre. Now I realize that this was the tip of the iceberg, and that the music I've heard is probably just one of the genres through which he expressed his talent.
Both incredibly sad and inspiring.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 17:14:14
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stevec
You can listen and download all his latest music at his website: http://www.ba-midi.com/music/files/ I downloaded everything today and assembled a collection of his mp3s for myself as a personal remembrance of our friend.
Geez... the name of that first track? Wow.
Very sad indeed. I met Billy in person on a few occasions (NAMM etc) and had a fair amount of electronic discourse over the years. A genuine and honorable person who always seemed kind, fair, and compassionate. Thanks for the tunes Billy. Keep 'em entertained. R.I.P.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 17:22:04
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Thanks for the tunes Billy. Keep 'em entertained. R.I.P. A big +1 . I've been listening to his songs since Mike posted the link - thanks, Mike - and now remember just how good he was at doing this, and how consistent the overall quality was. And just to make things even weirder, one tune started that sounded familiar so I went back to the webste to look at the song... # 7 - "A time to go".
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 17:34:10
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Just hoping he could write a post and say: "I'm alive and well, I've just been on a great holiday"
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 19:20:45
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Well, I guess I can confirm what we've all dreaded hearing. As I mentioned earlier, I emailed the guy who wrote the eulogy on the youtube vid and he got back to me to confirm that, yes, it is the same Billy. unfortunately, this is the Billy Arnell you speak of. my father had been friends with him since the 80s I believe. my dad did computer programing for Billy's company, Break Out Technologies. Billy died from cancer that moved into his brain and we attended a life celebration for Billy back in early to mid July (I can't remember the exact date, but it was a Saturday that we all got together in a bar in Manhattan near Billy's apartment for the celebration). Sad day for the Cakewalk community.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 19:32:28
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I only come to the forum if I have a major problem (which fortunately isn't too often) or to ask for advice. I am deeply saddened by this news, as Billy was instrumental in getting some of my MIDI problems sorted. He was, as his avatar implied, the MIDI guru and was always helpful. He will be missed. RIP.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 19:36:41
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RIP Billy, sounds like he was a guy with many talents, a colorful history, and a warm and friendly soul to boot.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 19:46:09
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I was afraid if this. RIP Billy, thank you for everything.
To all of you that did all the work to find this all out, thank you for your efforts. At least we know the truth now and it shows how caring this forum truly is. Sad news indeed, but nonetheless a great forum that goes to the ends of the earth for friends.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 19:49:59
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So in that thread I mentioned earlier - the last one Billy started - when he was speaking about someone close struggling w/ cancer - how nasty it was and we had to stay strong and fight back - he was actually referring to himself I guess. :(
Dave, thanks for going the extra mile on that one.
Man I'm sad now.
RIP Billy old pal. A true gentleman and wonderful spirit.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 19:50:38
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I keep trying to type the right words. There are none.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 20:26:42
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The good do seem to die young. So sad. Rest in Peace Billy.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 20:35:45
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I am so sad.
One last time for my friend Billy.....
"This indeed does change everything."
RIP Billy, you will be missed but not forgotten.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 20:48:08
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man. this is very sad news. goodbye Billy.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 20:59:50
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Truly sad. Rest in peace Billy.
And thank you.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:02:44
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Somehow I was hoping for a different outcome. I am so sure all of you were doing the same.
In a way I was in a little bit of denial about this. This forum will not be the same.
I thought any news would be better than no news but I was wrong.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:08:38
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Rip Ba-midi. Is there a better way to be remembered than, "he helped people". I think not.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:13:18
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It always hurts to lose one of our own.
To Billy's family, my heartfelt condolences, but at the same time, be proud.
He made a difference.
So long, Billy.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:26:30
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Ah, man, awful news. Thanks to Mario and Cryophonic in particular. What a shame. Sounds like he was well-loved in the real world as well as here, though, and got a good send off. Looked so young, too, always hard to wrap your head around someone who looks like that passing on, doesn't seem right.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:37:06
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i have been coming back everyday since this thread, hoping to see the green and yellow can of ba midi pop-up. we chatted a few times on this forum over the years, he was a cool presence to have around ...RIParadise. aleef..
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:47:46
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He helped me. RIP BA-Midi.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:50:37
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I had a feeling this was the case but it's still dfficult to now know it's true...
I listened to the first 31 songs on his website earlier at work today and plan to continue tomorrow. That's my way of paying tribute, not to mention simply listening to some good quality music.
As his signature used to say: Dance to the music of life! RIP, buddy.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:55:07
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RIP BA-Midi, thank you for the music.
I'm listening to his vocal tracks now.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 21:57:00
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Sad day. Sad thread. The X2 release will not be the same without ba_midi around. :)
Bit, I enjoyed your story. Generous man, indeed. I mean that's going above and beyond to reach out to somebody you know maybe just a little bit, a distant electronic pen pal of sorts. Says alot about the type of person he was.
About his site... sure would be nice to not have it just disappear into nothingness, assuming it may be just an overlooked artifact of somebody's life. It looks like ba-midi.com is registered via tucows.com through Jan 2013, and tracert on his IP goes through yourhostingaccount.com, which is also registered to tucows... So maybe the hosting bill was payed through the end of the year along with the registration.
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 22:10:22
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keith
Sad day. Sad thread. The X2 release will not be the same without ba_midi around. :)
Bit, I enjoyed your story. Generous man, indeed. I mean that's going above and beyond to reach out to somebody you know maybe just a little bit, a distant electronic pen pal of sorts. Says alot about the type of person he was.
About his site... sure would be nice to not have it just disappear into nothingness, assuming it may be just an overlooked artifact of somebody's life. It looks like ba-midi.com is registered via tucows.com through Jan 2013, and tracert on his IP goes through yourhostingaccount.com, which is also registered to tucows... So maybe the hosting bill was payed through the end of the year along with the registration.
The pages will always be there at archive.org, in fact you can go right back and see what it was like in 2003, he had some different pictures of himself up there. He also had some different text up on his music page: I believe strongly in our human spirit. When you listen to the tracks, like "Find Your Spirit" for example, think the words
"Spirit, Find Your Spirit" as you hear the melodies float through your mind.
I'm gonna be doing some more - for fun (since I'm not in the music biz anymore,
I only have about 4 hours here and there to play around with this).
I intend to do a variety of styles/feelings (though I love doing dance grooves). So I hope you'll come back and listen.
Enjoy, and free your spirit!
Hugs
Billy :)
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Re:Has anyone seen or heard from Billy A (BA-Midi)?
2012/08/21 22:19:05
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when I first came to the forum I had a Sonar problem and not only did Billy help me on the spot he PM'd a few days later to see how I was doing.
RIP Billy.
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