Very strange, I distinctly remember BA Midi stating his address was in Colorado. In Manatoo Springs. ??? Wish I could find that post.

Craig, I think you might be thinking of me. Billy and I posted in many of the same threads, and had a few direct exchanges along the way - all friendly and constructive. And I have coincidentally been absent from the forum until recently.


I have been meaning to post here since Billy's passing was confirmed. All I can say is that I share the consensus that he was a great asset to the Cakewalk forums, whose posts were reliably helpful, respectful and a welcome contribution wherever they appeared.


He will be missed.


John, please add my name/username the letter. My condolences to his friends and family.


Respectfully,
David Baay

This place, the Sonar forum and now the X1 forum has always cared about its members. It may not be apparent to a causal member but it is firmly established.

Some time ago a member was hinting at having  some personal problems I became concerned and PMed the member. We talked on the phone and I intervened with that member. It happens all the time. Members are insightful enough to hear when a member is asking for help. We do not ignore those members when we have been alerted to a problem. To me all CW forum users are a part of the CW users family. No one is excluded. We just don't advertise this aspect.
 

http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2468146

Craig, there, you can read that he lived in NY.

John


This place, the Sonar forum and now the X1 forum has always cared about its members. It may not be apparent to a causal member but it is firmly established.

Some time ago a member was hinting at having  some personal problems I became concerned and PMed the member. We talked on the phone and I intervened with that member. It happens all the time. Members are insightful enough to hear when a member is asking for help. We do not ignore those members when we have been alerted to a problem. To me all CW forum users are a part of the CW users family. No one is excluded. We just don't advertise this aspect.

Please know that I didn't mean to imply that it doesn't happen across the forum as well... Just that I know the CH so much more personally. :)

Edit: to ensure that "it don't happen" was corrected properly.  Ouch.

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I know, but I thought it should be expressed. We are a very lucky bunch in all the CW forums. I don't know why we seem to attract such good people but we do.

Haven't logged in here in quite a long time, but feeled compelled to do so - to say that Billy BAmidi's positive contribution and helpful spirit will be remembered for a long time to come.

Wow... Just heard this news on another site as I haven't been hear much at all recently.

Very sad news indeed. Billy went out of his way to help me out a number of times and was always warm, welcoming and friendly.

RIP Billy.

Q.

I came across this forum tonight and read all the well wishes & kind words many have you said......

Billy ... aka BA-Midi was one of my long time close friends.  I want to confirm with all of you that yes he did pass away on June 3rd 2012 from his year long struggle with lung cancer which then spread to his brain.  He was such an amazing individual to anyone who knew him.   Musically, he was a genius!  He would sit for HOURS working on tracks making sure every last sound was perfection. 

For the past 12 years of my life Billy was one of my daily phone calls - he helped me through many things in my life as Im sure he has helped all of you.  He is in my thoughts daily & he will be truly missed.  

Again, thank you all for the kind words - his website is still up so please enjoy his music in honor of him.

Shaun

Sorry --- didnt proof read that first line..... my apologies