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Country: SE
Signup Date: 10/12/2005
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 

 

      16/4 1964 - 14/6 2008

 

Dear friends & fans from around the world,                
There are no words that describe the loss of our beloved friend Esbjörn. 

Our grief is beyond belief.

We feel blessed and truly thankful to have shared the life and music with him. Unfortunately the journey we have made together ended much too early. We have done a million things together but there was so much more to do! Just a few weeks ago we were down in the basement of Esbjörn's house rehearsing some new songs for the upcoming US/Canadian tour.

We are totally overwhelmed by the love, sympathy, hugs and thoughts that you have submitted to us from all over the world. Thank you so much for sharing these horrible times with us. The only soothing thought right now is, that from your sympathy we can figure that our music has reached and touched a lot of people.

No one knows what the future would have held for us, but the one thing we know for sure is, that the memory and the music of Esbjörn Svensson will outlive us all.

Yours sincerely
Magnus & Dan, Åke Linton (sound), Anders Amrén (light), Burkhard Hopper (manager)

Simon

 
All your friends and fans worldwide will surely appreciate to have read your heartfelt and moving sentiments. Thank you and be rest assured that you are all in our thoughts.

 
Posted by Simon on Monday, July 28, 2008 - 10:02 AM
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between me and you

 
Thanks.

 
Posted by between me and you on Monday, July 28, 2008 - 8:06 PM
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Bambam

 
Thanks a lot for these words..
I will never forget your music..Always in my head and in my heart..

Bam
 
Posted by Bambam on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 2:07 PM
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Manel Vallmajor
Manel Vallmajor

 
Magnus, Dan, Åke, Anders, B. Hopper, thanks a lot.

 
Posted by Manel Vallmajor on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 2:07 PM
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marguerite

 
Good luck and thanks ....
M.

 
Posted by marguerite on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 8:07 PM
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Conner VanderBeek

 
Thank you for bringing forth the music that is E.S.T. It is saddening that Esbjorn had to pass so early, but his influence will live on.

Thank you for your words, your music, and your love.

 
Posted by Conner VanderBeek on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 8:08 PM
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Jeromebtz

 
Hello,

Thanks to him for the musical happiness to me to give, I know he watches over you today, and we also good luck to both of you and good luck.


Regards.


Jérômebtz.

 
Posted by Jeromebtz on Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 12:47 PM
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Dmitry Losev

 
You are something very special for me. And you will be. Thank you very much.

Dima.

 
Posted by Dmitry Losev on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 12:50 PM
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JE Chapman

 
I was heartbroken to find out Esbjorn has passed. E.S.T.'s music is beautiful. I am sorry for his family's loss, his bandmates' loss, and the whole world's loss. His music was a gift and I sad that gift is gone.

 
Posted by JE Chapman on Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 4:47 PM
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Raluca
Raluca Stan

 
Your concert was one of the most intense moments in my life. Such a great lost.. With this sad news that I still can't believe I feel now that I was blessed to witness Esbjörn on stage. i used to joke then that when he played he tapped his feed more than Monk did.


Rest in peace!
 
Posted by Raluca on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 8:07 AM
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Rich Cougar
Rich Cougar

 
I was deeply shocked and sadden to learn of the death of Esbjorn.


His music touched and changed my life forever.


Words are inadequate to express my personal loss and what he has meant to me.


He will be greatly missed by music lovers everywhere.


May your spirit and music live on forever.

 
Posted by Rich Cougar on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 2:31 PM
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Little Joe
Joey OBrien

 
your music has touched me very deeply. It has made me aware of my very soul.........joey
 
Posted by Little Joe on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 12:28 PM
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Frank

 
Dear Magnus and Dan, Åke, Anders and Burkhard,

You are so right when you say that your music has reached and touched a lot of people. And although indeed no one knows what the future will hold for you, I truly hope that the memory and the music of Esbjörn Svensson as well as from the trio itself will stay in our minds. And I'm sure it will.


It is without doubt that Esbjörns music and your playing made a difference for so many people. Not only in musicalogical sense or in jazz music but also in the way people listen to music and experience the meaning of music. It is so hard to understand what has happened, still so hard to believe. But I think that in time you will find the power and will find yourselves empowered by these memories, to be able to make music, to be able to create new music. And please do, in whatever form. Please go .. playing again, make new compositions and know that many people will be there to listen to it.


Wishing you all the best!

Frank
(The Netherlands)
 
Posted by Frank on Monday, August 18, 2008 - 9:22 PM
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jazzbo john

 
Sincere condolences from an American fan in Japan ...I was happily unaware that Esbjorn had left us until today . I was listening to Seven Days Of Falling and thought I'd check out the E.S.T. Myspace page and request to be a friend - that's when I discovered the sad news . The music world has lost a great artist ; but his music is eternal .


Hugs ,

John Boudreau
 
Posted by jazzbo john on Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 8:36 PM
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JazzWah

 
Thank you Esbjorn, your star will shine forever.


Damir Nezirovic
 
Posted by JazzWah on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 12:11 PM
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Jüri Kirpu

 
The first piece I heard by E.S.T was dodge the dodo. I had never heard of such use of the piano ever and because I was a starting musician(piano) at that time, it was the biggest inspiration to me. Esbjörns piano playing also gave me a sense of direction in music that I didnt have at that time. I think that the music that the trio offered to the world and also to the northen European culture is priceless. I will always cherrish the art that you guys made, and I hope that the music that you recorded will inspire me for a long time. I am also very sad about the fact that I didnt get to expirience your live concert.


Jüri Kirpu (Estonia)
 
Posted by Jüri Kirpu on Saturday, August 30, 2008 - 10:37 PM
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武骨サプリメント

 
We love your music.

We were affected by your music.

It will be a thing without the change from now on.


Thank you.


Best Regard
武骨サプリメント

from
Japan Fukuoka
 
Posted by 武骨サプリメント on Monday, September 01, 2008 - 2:01 PM
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David

 
You're right, there are no words to describe the loss. Here's where that last, final-seeming silence begins to wrap my ears. Fortunately, there are memories, there are CDs. Yes, we all thought we were going places together... You guys took us along with you to places we had no chance getting to otherwise, on our own... Places deep inside you took us where we found, somehow, instead of isolation, yes there was solitude and yet there was camaraderie. We're still together in ways that count. Thanks...
 
Posted by David on Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 8:40 AM
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DVABADSTUDIO

 
thankyou
 
Posted by DVABADSTUDIO on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 7:49 AM
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The 1 And Only Hiromi Official Fanclub!

 
Italy think always about U........

Rest in peace dear friend
 
Posted by The 1 And Only Hiromi Official Fanclub! on Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 5:15 PM
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Fennmannen

 
It hurts me deep inside that I discovered E.S.T much too late, I started listen to your fantastic music just some months before Esbjörn left the building... the thougt of never be able to see you play live on stage makes
me angry and sad.

I always known about E.S.T but I never gave you guys a chance... it was thanks to the great photographer Åke E:son Lindman who I worked with and his big collection of jazzmusic that I finally did it.


Hope I will see you guys play together in my next life.


Love you all and thanks for the music!

David Fennman
Stockholm
 
Posted by Fennmannen on Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 5:15 PM
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Nanuh

 
Första gången jag såg E.S.T måste varit kring 1996(?). Back in the days när Esbjörn hade långt hår. Det var sommar och ni spelade på torget i Sundsvall.



Efter giget var jag helt mållös och gick upp till Esbjörn för att berömma, snacka lite och få en autograf. Esbjörn var väldigt trevlig och signerade det enda papper som jag hade, ett litet bankomatuttagskvitto.


Hade kvittot med den högst oläsliga signaturen inramat på mitt skrivbord i flera år och nu ligger det tryggt i en kartong med andra fina gamla minnen.


Tack för all underbar musik!

MVH
Lars Söderberg
www. myspace. com/friendsofnanuh
 
Posted by Nanuh on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 11:55 AM
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Chi

 
Hi, I've just know now because my husband was buying your last cd...we went to see you at the concert in Milan...I'm just in pain, don't know what to say...today I have John Lennon's love because it's his birthday but tomorrow I will add your song to remeber him.

I'm sending you guys a bug hug and big love...Chikako
 
Posted by Chi on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 10:46 AM
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Alex Kreger

 
May you rest in peace, Esbjorn...you were and continue to be a great inspiration to me as a pianist. I love the new direction I could hear the trio taking in Leucocyte and can only imagine how far you guys could have gone from there, breaking new ground and discovering new sounds. All of your recordings are precious to me, and I am saddened that I never saw you guys live. Dan and Magnus, and the rest of EST's sound team-- I wish you well in the future and hope you will continue making great music...I certainly look forward to hearing it.

Best,
Alex
 
Posted by Alex Kreger on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 9:59 PM
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Evren
Evren Savci

 
Hi Magnus and Dan,

I did not know how else to reach you, and I thought about the myspace site way too late. There is no way to express how sad and still in utter disbelief I am. The day I found out that Esbjorn had passed away, I thought the world would stop. I thought the world should stop. It did not, which caused me more pain, and more disbelief. I cannot imagine your pain, neither his family's. I am so lucky for having had the chance to hear you guys play a few times. For me, the world and music will never be the same without E.S.T. Thank you for all the beauty you have created and for making life more meaningful. And yes, your music touches so many people, and so many of us so deeply.


Warmest regards, and much love,
Evren
(I was your guide at the Istanbul Jazz Festival)
 
Posted by Evren on Thursday, January 08, 2009 - 10:57 AM
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Duo Dolores

 
I never forget your lovely Musik. I never forget your concert at 5th May 2008. Thanks. Tschüss machs guet.

 
Posted by Duo Dolores on Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 5:34 PM
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Stefot
Stephane santini

 
Love for ever.

Thanks for your music which will stay allways ...

 
 
Posted by Stefot on Monday, April 27, 2009 - 2:56 PM
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gahs&Rocio

 
all the best!
huges-

gahs&Rocio
 
Posted by gahs&Rocio on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 7:50 PM
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Paul McKendrick
Paul McKendrick

 
A huge loss to music. His family must feel the loss more. The music is still here and can never be taken away
 
Posted by Paul McKendrick on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 7:50 PM
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Leneh - DEBUT CD OUT NOW!

 
Thank you for all the fantastic music! It's eternal!
Love
Leneh
 
Posted by Leneh - DEBUT CD OUT NOW! on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 - 12:01 PM
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Poke

 
A year later & still so sorely missed. Esbjorn was the real thing when I say legend

 
Posted by Poke on Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 11:04 AM
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Salsa

 
Im out of words right now!! I..ve found out this terrible news right now!!

This is a sad day for me, but i know that your music will live on!! We will never forget you!! Rest in peace Esbjorn....thank you for the inspiration!!
 
Posted by Salsa on Sunday, July 19, 2009 - 1:33 PM
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sinead nic gearailt

 
i am so sorry,for the loss of a fine ,great musician,it brought me to tears and still does...let us all live ,before we die,and leave such a great legacy of music or what-ever,to inspire creativity and beauty and love,god is love,he lives on...

 
Posted by sinead nic gearailt on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 4:52 PM
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Alex Ehrsam Group

 
dudes...I still feel so bad...cant stop listening to behind the yashmak...so clever...I love you guyz :)

 
Posted by Alex Ehrsam Group on Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 9:09 PM
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