UPDATED: RIP Noel Sayre (Black Swans, Pretty Mighty Mighty)

robertduffy · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:25 pm

From Cringe:

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I just got a call from a long time friend of Noel Sayre's. The violinist for The Black Swans and Pretty Mighty Mighty was rescued from nearly drowning in Portsmouth, Ohio Tuesday evening, but remains in very critical condition. A few more details can be found here.

Send some good thoughts to Noel, his family and his friends.

http://www.cringe.com/current/modules.p ... e&sid=1957

groundrules · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:34 pm

oh no. terrible.

thoughts sent.

tuxspeedo · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:49 pm

heard about this last night.

such an awesome guy, this is so so awful.

please take a minute and send out some good vibe beams.

Jawbreaker · **Joined:** Fri Jun 06, 2003 1:10 pm **Posts:** 6199

OH fuck.

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UPDATE: I was trying to stay optimistic, but I've just received a call and an email. Noel Sayre has passed. I'll be sure to post any memorial arrangements here.

Oh man.

leopoldbloom · **Joined:** Tue May 13, 2003 3:08 pm **Posts:** 435

This is one of the worst things to happen to the Columbus music scene. Noel's ability to play, especially with Jerry, was unparalleled. He will be missed so much. Such a humble and beautiful person too. I will miss him.

Merkin Muffley · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:48 pm

wait, he's not dead right?

fuck this fucking time of fucking year

robertduffy · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:49 pm

Beck at the Dispatch just e-mailed me and said that Noel died at 1:08 this morning.

leopoldbloom · **Joined:** Tue May 13, 2003 3:08 pm **Posts:** 435

By the way, Noel was like family to the rest of the guys in the Black Swans, keep Jerry, Cannan and Forbes in your thoughts and prayers as well, this is going to be so tough on them.

Merkin Muffley · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:52 pm

fuck fuck fuck fuck

bfresh · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:55 pm

This is really really sad news. Noel was a super nice guy and so funny to sit around and talk with. I didn't get to see him often the past few years but it was always great to see him unexpectedly at a show or elsewhere. He will be missed.

robertduffy · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:58 pm

from http://www.daytrotter.com/bookery/1081/ ... vice-versa

casserole · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:05 pm

omfg this is awful.

noel was probably one of the best musicians i have ever had the pleasure of playing with.

a moment please...

tallgirl · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:18 pm

a sad day for columbus music indeed.
noel was one of the most talented people i knew & got to play with as well.
he will be missed dearly.

szymuzak · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:26 pm

i kept telling myself i wasn't gonna post, but i come back and keep rereading all this and thinking to myself...
it seemed helpful (therapuetic for me at least) to say something...
i didn't know noel well, but my thoughts of him are kind and lovely. i recorded the black swans at carabar once while running sound, and while mixing and mastering it i kept getting distracted from the sounds and enthralled with his violin. a calm master.
i also remember him hanging out, the first time i'd ever been in a "studio" (john chinn's original workbook spot, over on norwich). i couldnt believe this dude, who played violin so elegantly with pretty mighty mighty, could be into the crap we were spitting out. but he hung around for a minute, smiled at parts, and generally added an aura of good will.
he will be missed dearly, and i wish all those that knew him my condolences and positive vibes.

stormypinkness · **Joined:** Thu Sep 30, 2004 1:09 am **Posts:** 508

i'm so sad to hear about this. sending thoughts and prayers to his family and to everyone else grieving today.

coydog · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:27 pm

oh man...no words.

catbird · **Joined:** Wed Jan 21, 2004 5:39 pm **Posts:** 10

Noel was a sweet and gentle old soul, this is tragic news. My thoughts are with you all.

flexible office ruler · **Joined:** Tue Jun 10, 2003 5:47 pm **Posts:** 415

Send your positive thoughts to John, Jon and Neal as well.

girl.e · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:03 pm

noel sayer was one of the most beautiful amazing people i have ever had the pleasure of knowing. my thoughts to his family and friends on this horrible horrible day.

Gonzo · **Joined:** Tue Feb 10, 2004 10:34 am **Posts:** 1615

wow. such a really nice, nice guy. this is unbelievable

seamonster66 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:13 pm

Well I am shocked. I have known Noel since the early 90's in Athens and always enjoyed talking to him on the front porch at parties or around bonfires.

I hardly know what to say, sad rainy day now.

doomraider · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:29 pm

My condolences to his family and friends.

citizenkeith · **Joined:** Thu May 20, 2004 1:59 pm **Posts:** 18

A beautiful man. He will be missed.

http://www.myspace.com/ohnoampo

BastardSuperstar · **Posted:** Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:37 pm

much like everyone else, i'm too stunned to say anything useful. he was an amazing person.

he WILL be missed in this town.

geekpants · **Joined:** Tue May 27, 2008 8:56 pm **Posts:** 19

ahh man, sorry to hear this....
wishes for understanding, peace and strength for his friends, family and bandmates

UPDATED: RIP Noel Sayre (Black Swans, Pretty Mighty Mighty)

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