RIP Bob Moog

Update: I just heard back from the author of the track I wanted to post. This link will take you to it. Four tracks of minimoog. A tribute to Bob Mood from David Brans via AH. Enjoy.

Well, the dust seems to be settling for the day. The boards and mailing lists were buzzing with kind words, thanks, and cherished memories of Dr. Robert A. Moog. I've spent the last couple of days reading, listening, watching and sharing. Someone on the AH list said something perfectly. Different people deal with loss in different ways. That was like a breath of fresh air to me. I (and I like to believe others) sometimes have a tendancy to second guess myself and how I may be perceived in my handling of such things. I sometimes feel guilt as to who am I to even comment on such a thing. I say two things to this, one, show others respect in this time of grief, and two, don't ever sell yourself short. If you feel and you care, do so. The pain and grief may pale in comparison to those closest to him, but if it is there, it is there, don't dismiss that. And don't disrespect others by selling that short. People deal with things differently. The amazing thing is this diversity is in Bob Moog's instruments. He always claimed to be a toolmaker not a musician. He spent time with musicians and took their feedback into the design of his instruments. He understood that, and most importantly he understood and cherished the uniqueness of each individual playing one of his instruments. I really wanted to link to a piece of music posted on AH, but I promised the author I would not post unless I had his permission. I haven't heard back so I will not post it until I do. I respect that. But I do want to share a song that brought tears to my eyes this Saturday. I was driving up to Bellingham with my wife and daughter and she played The Captain by Kasey Chambers. I couldn't help but think of Bob and what he meant to so many.

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Well I have handed all my efforts in
I searched here for my second wind
Is there someone here to let me in I asked
So I slammed the doors they slammed at me
I found the place I'm meant to be
I figured out my destiny at last
You be the Captain
And I'll be no-one
And you can carry me away if you want to
And you can lay low
Just like your father and if
I tread upon your feet you just say so
'Cos you're The Captain, I am no-one,
I tend to feel as though I owe one to you, to you
Did I forget to thank you for the ride
I hadn't tried I tend to runaway and hide
You be the Captain
And I'll be no-one
And you can carry me away if you want to
And you can lay low
Just like your father and if
I tread upon your feet you just say so
'Cos you're The Captain, I am no-one,
I tend to feel as though I owe one to you, to you
You're the captain and I am no-one
and I owe one to you


We are all going to miss you greatly Bob. Not only did you bring music to our world, but you brought great diversity. You were a bit of everything to everyone. Nothing will ever change that. Thank you.