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It is really difficult
to write about someone special at times like this. We are trying hard to
come to terms with Ayim's death, but it all seemed impossible. As hard as
it is to write about Ayim in such difficult times, we try our best to
write a little something here.....
Ayim was someone who really had a good sense of humour and he had that
mischievious grin everytime he does something funny. But yet at the same
time, he was a very sensitive person and was aware of people's thoughts
and feelings even though we try to hide it. That is the magic that Ayim
possessed and he would always try to cheer them up with the natural charm
he had in him. I was very close to Ayim for most of the time I knew him (6
years of friendship) and he has regarded me as his best chinese friend. I
have to admit that it was his charm, wit and humour that brought me very
close to Ayim. We would share late night conversations telling about our
personal and band problems. There was never a dull moment talking to him
on the phone or meeting him face to face, be it good or bad times.
Unfortunately since last year, everyone in Raspatul was busy as hell with
our own commitments, and so we had less time to hang out with each other.
But all of us made sure we tried to meet up in some way or another.
Jamming sessions were the best time to meet up for the 4 of us but the
time was always too short to have any proper conversations. Most of the
conversation in the studio were evolved around music, and not much about
our personal lives. I felt really guilty for not having to know much more
about Ayim in the last few months of his life. Like we always do, we take
everything for granted and assumed that the 4 of us will grow old
together. This is something I am going to regret for the rest of my life.
Ayim had a great ear for good songwriting. He was not only an awesome
singer but he was always the one who comes up with fresh and unique ideas
that fits the style of Raspatul's music. We remembered he used to say it
is so easy to replace him because he is only a vocalist. But to us, Ayim
is the very heart and soul of Raspatul and without him in the band, we
would just be a mediocre band, if not just ordinary.
So we say to you dear brother Ayim, you will and always be the greatest
vocalist we have heard and now we can only tell you in our hearts. Just
hang in there brother, we will see you soon. |
