Moving On
Posted by TAF on Sat 6 Sep 2008
The experience and the journey of Tripped and Falling is something that I will never forget.
I sincerely believe that we are a blessed bunch and I am very thankful for everything and everyone that we have ever had the opportunity to meet or share our music with.
It’s not an easy feat to get five people to live one life. It’s quite possibly one of the hardest things in the world in my opinion. Life goes on, people get older - dreams, thoughts, desires all go through some form of change and they must. They should. It’s important.
Sometimes people grow apart. Sharing the same experiences
and going through the same things does not always mean that we all desire or have
learned the same things.
As a band and as individuals we have reached that point. It no longer does for us what it used to and in being true to ourselves we are calling it a day.
I have already been through my moments of despair and sadness regarding the whole thing but it was truly because I was scared to let it go. This has been my life for the past 7 years. Each and every one of us has invested so much of ourselves into this. So much sacrifice. Letting it go was difficult, even though it is the best thing to do.
I’m over that now, as we all are. When I came to terms with it I was actually quite relieved to be honest. Chapter 2 has begun. Our friendship remains intact with cuts and bruises (yes, pun intended) but we love each other and did something that most people only dream of. We had guts and I am so proud of what we have accomplished together. Brothers in arms.
I cannot say what we all plan to do for the future. Music never leaves you. So you may see us separately or some together or never again – who knows. We shall see.
We all wish to extend our arms and say thank you to you all,
the love and support has been unreal. At times the only thing that kept us
going. Believe that – it’s true.
Our TAF family has been amazing, friends for life. I love
how many friends we made and all the bands that we have had the opportunity to
share the stage with.
Some serious blessings and thanks have to go out.
Pete (our
Richard – Honestly - you pulled us through a huge blow when Chad M left the band. Could not have started the dream without you. Thank you.
Nick, Sabrina – the support was phenomenal. Thank you for a place to live sometimes.
Stina – you we so are awesome, dedicated and so sweet to us. You got a Tripped and Falling Tattoo! That’s unreal! Glad to have you as a friend.
Trini possee – some of you have been with us since the first ever show. Thank you. Those that were there for our October 2005 show in Trinidad before we hopped on a plane to the UK – that was amazing for us and we will always remember it.
I think if I keep up the thanks it will really get too long. So to everyone who has ever come into contact with us, listened to our music, supported or helped us in any way. We extend our love; we remember and won’t forget a thing.
To the past soldiers – Chad M, Otto, Wilhelm – loved every minute of you guys in the band. Glad to have been a part of it with you.
Seriously, it has been wonderful, I love you guys. Don’t forget it. I mean it. I learned something from each one of you. Thanks.
Last but not least I think it’s amazing that we have career markers. Our music thankfully is immortalized. Its there and will always be there. You can always listen and always feel.
Love always,
Tripped and Falling