David Olney

Yesterday I wrote a little bit about David Olney and the fact that he passed away while sitting at a chair, playing a song at a gig.

I ended up watching the 30 minute video in the article I linked to, which features him earlier that same day doing four songs and a little interview for a radio show. It’s worth watching for the poignancy of the moment, for the songs, for his gentle humanity, for his clear professionalism.

And for the way he speaks about his love for Home Concerts (as they are grandly called in the US). That was lovely for me to hear.

I highly recommend taking the time to view it.

And if you’re so inspired (like I was on Sunday evening) watch this longer video of his memorial concert held in Nashville in his honour. It is also a thing of great humanity and beauty. With some fantastic songs.

Our time is always precious, but I’m so glad I spent some time finding out more about this man and his music.

People talk about David Olney like a person would want to be talked about.