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wrote on July 22, 2023
Hey Bobby,
I hope you remember me. I was the bass player in the band with John Fresk at the Hilton in Salt Lake City in the summer of 1977. I used to get dinner at the bar while you were playing piano and singing. And oh my God, the singing.
I have always been thrilled that I got to meet and know you before your talent rocketed you off the chart.
I hope that you are well and happy. I am. I had a very satisfying 20-year minor league career playing bass in D/FW.
If you ever come to Richmond (as defeated foreign capitals go, its a nice place) Id love to buy you dinner. Theres a wicked restaurant scene here.
And if we dont cross paths again, congratulations on your art, your success, and who you are. Im sure your father is very proud.
Ive been honored to have met you.
Mike
I hope you remember me. I was the bass player in the band with John Fresk at the Hilton in Salt Lake City in the summer of 1977. I used to get dinner at the bar while you were playing piano and singing. And oh my God, the singing.
I have always been thrilled that I got to meet and know you before your talent rocketed you off the chart.
I hope that you are well and happy. I am. I had a very satisfying 20-year minor league career playing bass in D/FW.
If you ever come to Richmond (as defeated foreign capitals go, its a nice place) Id love to buy you dinner. Theres a wicked restaurant scene here.
And if we dont cross paths again, congratulations on your art, your success, and who you are. Im sure your father is very proud.
Ive been honored to have met you.
Mike
wrote on July 4, 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful and very beautiful music, sir! I have been listening to you for many years and often times I found relaxation and peace by listening to your music (which is both magical and therapeutic). I also saw you live in Aalborg in 2018 while I was still an international bachelor student studying there at Aalborg University (AAU). I thought that going to one of your concerts was one of the best things I could do for myself in my spare time and there and so it was. It was an amazing performance with a great a cappella performance on your behalf (also along with some very talented Danish musicians). All the best, plenty of health, much success, and many blessings from a great longtime fan from Suceava, Romania! Much respect as well for your great musical legacy!
wrote on June 29, 2023
Hello, I am a professor at a Spanish university and I have made these two lectures about Bobby's musical career for a project of musical dissemination throughout the region. In case it can be of interest in this group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDFiD6k3roE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10vxzfLb7MM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDFiD6k3roE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10vxzfLb7MM
wrote on May 24, 2023
I came to check out Circle songs on Monday 5/22/23. It was an incredible experience. Watching so many people enjoy the opportunity was really neat. It was fun singing along from the crowd, maybe next time ill go up xD
wrote on May 14, 2023
Dear Bobby,
I am an adult living with autism and I wrestle with a great deal of anxiety just to take my dog out for a walk. Last week, I put on my headphones and began listening to only “Don’t Worry Be Happy” on repeat and my walks are the best they have ever been and only getting better! The constant, positive message reinforcement of the lyrics and the uplifting sounds, is truly like medicine for my mind. God bless you, sir, and thank you for the wonderful, healing gift of your music.
Cheers!
Portland Steve
I am an adult living with autism and I wrestle with a great deal of anxiety just to take my dog out for a walk. Last week, I put on my headphones and began listening to only “Don’t Worry Be Happy” on repeat and my walks are the best they have ever been and only getting better! The constant, positive message reinforcement of the lyrics and the uplifting sounds, is truly like medicine for my mind. God bless you, sir, and thank you for the wonderful, healing gift of your music.
Cheers!
Portland Steve
wrote on May 14, 2023
Music Unites Living beings in their biodiversity.
Thank you for expanding this vision in such a fun and loving way! Please come to Argentina!!!!!
All the best to you and your team.
Thank you for expanding this vision in such a fun and loving way! Please come to Argentina!!!!!
All the best to you and your team.
wrote on May 8, 2023
Dear Mr McFarrin,
I discovered your "paper music" CD the other day - wow! I love classical music - particularly Baroque - and your vocals on Vivaldi and Bach are absolutely astonishing. I have already listened to your disc five times, and believe it is the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Thank you for bringing such beauty alive.
I discovered your "paper music" CD the other day - wow! I love classical music - particularly Baroque - and your vocals on Vivaldi and Bach are absolutely astonishing. I have already listened to your disc five times, and believe it is the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Thank you for bringing such beauty alive.
wrote on May 8, 2023
Dear Mr. McFarrin, thirty-five years ago I saw you at Popejoy Hall in ABQ. I went backstage and told you, 'you had made my year'. You replied, "Maybe your night." Now it is part of my being.
As I listen to Medicine Man I am taken back to the birth of my first son who was born to your music. (Sweet in the Morning and others)
My father said one day while on his way to dialysis that 'Music soothes the soul'. Your music has done that for me for almost 40 years. Thank you.
As I listen to Medicine Man I am taken back to the birth of my first son who was born to your music. (Sweet in the Morning and others)
My father said one day while on his way to dialysis that 'Music soothes the soul'. Your music has done that for me for almost 40 years. Thank you.
wrote on May 8, 2023
Dear Bobby
I Miss your great dont sorry exercise on your Page. Where i can find IT? Lovley greetings from germany
I Miss your great dont sorry exercise on your Page. Where i can find IT? Lovley greetings from germany
wrote on May 7, 2023
Dearest Bobby,
you are part of my family since I became a mum 9 years ago ! Francesco (9) and Diletta (7) are growing while listening to your MUSICA and I really wants to thank you with all my heart. My kids both are learning music through Edwing Gordon's method...which puts improvisation and motion at the very first place, I'm so glad about it.
St. Francisco Bay Area is too far for us ... but we'll never stop to follow you even if at a distance.
One of my big desires is to bring my kids to see you singing live ... please, come back to Roma 🙂
May God keeps you always in His Holy Hands, we pray for your health and for your soul.
All the best from Alessandra, Francesco and Diletta!
you are part of my family since I became a mum 9 years ago ! Francesco (9) and Diletta (7) are growing while listening to your MUSICA and I really wants to thank you with all my heart. My kids both are learning music through Edwing Gordon's method...which puts improvisation and motion at the very first place, I'm so glad about it.
St. Francisco Bay Area is too far for us ... but we'll never stop to follow you even if at a distance.
One of my big desires is to bring my kids to see you singing live ... please, come back to Roma 🙂
May God keeps you always in His Holy Hands, we pray for your health and for your soul.
All the best from Alessandra, Francesco and Diletta!
wrote on May 7, 2023
Hello, really want to let you know, my african grey parrot, STORM, can whistle and sings, dont worry, daily, amazing song of yours, big thanks for through this song i daily have inspiration....And friends too who pop in to mine, STORM and my crow, BELLA-BLUE both love your song..... Have a Blessed day........
wrote on May 6, 2023
Dear Bobby McFerin
I am a high school visual arts teacher in the hood and the mother of a 21 year old whose salvation is music. He struggles with Bi-polar disorder and the course of his life journey is obscured and worrisome. He sings, composes, and plays guitar in his bedroom. I want to introduce him to your spirit. I saw you live in 1993 and had your cassette in college that I wore out.
I could afford the 6 day Circlesong for Ian, but am unsure He could endure. Do you think a one event trial may be better? Can you recommend one of your teachers or even you who could connect with him to spark some confidence and joy? He goes by the handle greyscarf on Sound Cloud - has 3 followers! - and has improved alot since those postings. I, myself also get up bout 6am to be exact, commune with my master.
Love from a great admirer and hope-filled mama.
I am a high school visual arts teacher in the hood and the mother of a 21 year old whose salvation is music. He struggles with Bi-polar disorder and the course of his life journey is obscured and worrisome. He sings, composes, and plays guitar in his bedroom. I want to introduce him to your spirit. I saw you live in 1993 and had your cassette in college that I wore out.
I could afford the 6 day Circlesong for Ian, but am unsure He could endure. Do you think a one event trial may be better? Can you recommend one of your teachers or even you who could connect with him to spark some confidence and joy? He goes by the handle greyscarf on Sound Cloud - has 3 followers! - and has improved alot since those postings. I, myself also get up bout 6am to be exact, commune with my master.
Love from a great admirer and hope-filled mama.
wrote on May 5, 2023
Lieber Bobby McFerrin,
Ich möchte Sie herzlich am 21.6.2023 zwischen
16-22uhr zur fete de la musique nach Berlin Kreuzberg einladen.
Sie hätten die Möglichkeit als besonders wichtige Person...Gast..zu genießen, oder aber als Superkünstler auf einer meiner Bühnen zu sein.
Eine Unterkunft (Ferienwohnung)für Ihre Berlinzeit steht in Flughafennähe zur Verfügung.
Mit froher Erwartung und freundlichen Grüßen Jana
Ich möchte Sie herzlich am 21.6.2023 zwischen
16-22uhr zur fete de la musique nach Berlin Kreuzberg einladen.
Sie hätten die Möglichkeit als besonders wichtige Person...Gast..zu genießen, oder aber als Superkünstler auf einer meiner Bühnen zu sein.
Eine Unterkunft (Ferienwohnung)für Ihre Berlinzeit steht in Flughafennähe zur Verfügung.
Mit froher Erwartung und freundlichen Grüßen Jana
wrote on May 3, 2023
Hi Bobby! The documentary you watched about Doug Goodkin - The Secret Song - is going to play at the SF Documentary Film Festival!! June 2 at 6:30pm at The Roxie! We would love to invite you and your family to attend. Please let me know if I can provide a pass for you and yours! -Samantha
wrote on April 30, 2023
Hi Bobby, do you have a training program to teach how ti facilitate Circule Songs session? We don't have anything alike here in Colombia.
Regards.
Regards.
wrote on April 23, 2023
Estimado maestro Bobby,
Me emociona cada actuación tuya ante el público y en especial cuando haces pedagogía de la música haciendo cantar a todos de manera improvisada. Eres un genio.
Mi sueño es verte en persona, espero pronto lo pueda lograr mientras tanto seguiré disfrutando de tu arte por las redes.
Yo también soy docente y trabajo enseñando en un instituto tecnológico en Lima-Perú y desde hace varios años soy un convencido de que antes de empezar a trabajar algún tema o contenido con los jóvenes, primero les cambio el humor con alguna canción o una historia que los motive, les haga olvidar su pobreza y tantos otros problemas. Por eso te sigo, tú me inspiras. Gracias por ser como eres, tan sencillo, tan humilde y por ser siempre mi inspiración.
Walter Vilchez
Me emociona cada actuación tuya ante el público y en especial cuando haces pedagogía de la música haciendo cantar a todos de manera improvisada. Eres un genio.
Mi sueño es verte en persona, espero pronto lo pueda lograr mientras tanto seguiré disfrutando de tu arte por las redes.
Yo también soy docente y trabajo enseñando en un instituto tecnológico en Lima-Perú y desde hace varios años soy un convencido de que antes de empezar a trabajar algún tema o contenido con los jóvenes, primero les cambio el humor con alguna canción o una historia que los motive, les haga olvidar su pobreza y tantos otros problemas. Por eso te sigo, tú me inspiras. Gracias por ser como eres, tan sencillo, tan humilde y por ser siempre mi inspiración.
Walter Vilchez
wrote on March 29, 2023
Im currently listening to one of your improvs and felt this huge wave of gratitude hitting my body, so I came to find this.
My heart has truly never felt this full and my mind this clear until Ive started listening to you.
I feel like you are so aware of the collective consciousness and it is absolutely beautiful to witness how you play with the audience, as well as with frequencies and melodies - it never fails to amaze me, no matter how many times I listen to you.
I havent ever seen an energy like yours.
You are a blessing and thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
I hope youre blessed in every dimension there is.
All my love.
My heart has truly never felt this full and my mind this clear until Ive started listening to you.
I feel like you are so aware of the collective consciousness and it is absolutely beautiful to witness how you play with the audience, as well as with frequencies and melodies - it never fails to amaze me, no matter how many times I listen to you.
I havent ever seen an energy like yours.
You are a blessing and thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
I hope youre blessed in every dimension there is.
All my love.
wrote on March 29, 2023
Hi Bobby
I have discovered you 2 days ago
Heavens, how good this feels..listening to you brings me profound spiritual experience, like something is going on in parallel with the sounds.
Something is expanding inside my body and is lifting up, like the soul is transcending and traveling somewhere, and then suddenly all the burden is gone. so lightweight, so precious..i have no decent words for this
Whatever that is, thank you dearly from the very center of my heart for your existence and bringing this to us..
Hope to see you in EU one day
God bless you
Daria
I have discovered you 2 days ago
Heavens, how good this feels..listening to you brings me profound spiritual experience, like something is going on in parallel with the sounds.
Something is expanding inside my body and is lifting up, like the soul is transcending and traveling somewhere, and then suddenly all the burden is gone. so lightweight, so precious..i have no decent words for this
Whatever that is, thank you dearly from the very center of my heart for your existence and bringing this to us..
Hope to see you in EU one day
God bless you
Daria
wrote on March 29, 2023
hello dear!
Finally, I found someone I could sing with! ha ha! you are wonderful! Tell me when we're going to sing together! oh really! You're the most awesome thing I've ever heard! thank you!
Although I live in Spain, and everything sounds crazy and arrogant, but, yes, I would love for us to try singing together one day, even if it's through this internet medium... to begin with.
hugs, beautiful!
Finally, I found someone I could sing with! ha ha! you are wonderful! Tell me when we're going to sing together! oh really! You're the most awesome thing I've ever heard! thank you!
Although I live in Spain, and everything sounds crazy and arrogant, but, yes, I would love for us to try singing together one day, even if it's through this internet medium... to begin with.
hugs, beautiful!
wrote on March 18, 2023
Hi Bobby,
Is there any chance you may be performing in the UK any time soon? I would love to see that. I hope you are happy and healthy.
Love Pete
Is there any chance you may be performing in the UK any time soon? I would love to see that. I hope you are happy and healthy.
Love Pete
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