2005年04月08日(金) ニール・フィンのお言葉
この前もここに書いた元クラウデッド・ハウスのドラマーが自殺に際して、元クラウデッド・ハウスのリーダーだったニール・フィンがツアーをすべてキャンセルしてしまいました。そのメッセージを読んでなんて素直でなんて真直ぐで、そしてなんて傷ついているのだろうか!と涙出ちゃいました。よく誰か大切な人が死んでしまうと、それを乗越えるために逆にツアーします!とかいうスターさんもいますが、それはそれですごいポジティブで1つのあり方なのでしょうが、でもそれってそんなに無理する必要があるのか?と思ってしまう和田です。それよりその悲しみにジイイと浸って、亡き人を偲び、ジッと固まってていいのでは?と思います。それに見る方にしても痛々しいのはなんか辛いよね??だから今回のニール・フィンのツアー・キャンセルの決定はなんかもう、そうだよね、と思えました。まあ、和田は行くわけでもなかったからそんなこと言えるのだろうけど…。悲しい時は悲しいでいいのです。ダメポ…と思うときはダメポに浸っていいのです。
んなわけで。感激したニール様のファンに向けたメッセージ全文掲載。にしても、シンプルな英語の人だ〜。
8-4-05-A message from Neil:
Hi Everyone, I am back in NZ now still reeling from the terrible news of our brother Paul. There is no way to explain or express the confusion and distress that I am feeling.
Thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support and comfort. Your kind thoughts on the forums have been very moving and your memories of Paul confirmed what a huge personality he was, completely
individual ,funny as hell, compassionate too.
He was the best drummer I have ever played with and he was my best friend.
At the time we made a quick decision in the midst of the chaos to postpone some dates and shorten the tour. This was because we didn't think we could cope with such a hectic schedule in light of our emotional state.
Since then we have decided to postpone all dates. In the wake of the funeral and memorial service in Melbourne I have reached a point of complete mental exhaustion. As you know it is not in my nature to blow out or postpone shows. I was advised by a doctor in Melbourne to go home and rest . It feels right to be home with my family at this time.
I am pleased that the rescheduled tour will happen in June.We were hoping that some of the smaller shows could be rescued too but it has proved too difficult for the promoters.
So I would like to apologise to those of you who will now not have the chance to see the Finn brothers in concert. I sincerely hope that there will be an opportunity soon to be amongst you to sing and carouse together.
In the meantime thanks again for your support at this very difficult time. Love Neil
…にしても6月?6月…ハゲちんも欧州にいるな…。えっ????