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RIP Alberto Bonomi (D.F.A.)

June 27, 2011 by progmistress

This is the kind of post I would have never wanted to publish. Even if most of my readers think I am very good with words, there are circumstances in which I find myself completely at a loss, and feel that whatever I say will ring hollow and contrived.

Less than an hour ago, through my Facebook contacts, I learned of the tragic death of Alberto Bonomi, keyboardist of D.F.A, one of the best progressive bands to ever come out of Italy – a review of whose fourth and final album I had posted here a few months ago. I had met Alberto and his bandmates two years ago at NEARfest, and fallen in love with their music, so I was sad to learn that the band had called it a day because of the all too usual clashes between the life of a musician and family and work commitments. However, the terrible news of Alberto’s passing in a car accident have put things in a very different perspective.

As soon as I read the news, I walked to my player and put 4th on, my heart heavy with sadness. As someone who has lost quite a few loved ones in the past few years, my thoughts immediately went to Alberto’s family and his former bandmates. The sense of sadness that I am experiencing now is not just for the loss of an outstanding musician, but for the loss of a man who, at 48 years old, was just 3 years younger than me, and whose untimely demise is going to leave a hole in many people’s lives that not even the passing of time will ever completely fill.

My dear readers, as corny as it may sound, the bottom line is, life is short, and we are all hanging by a thread. Let us make the most of what we have today, instead of wasting it by wallowing in negativity and resentment. Let us celebrate Alberto’s life today by playing his wonderful music, the legacy he left to the world, and remember that music is, and always will be, one of the most powerful, life-affirming forces. Thank you, Alberto, and goodbye…

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  1. on June 27, 2011 at 3:37 pm johnmmcguire

    Well spoken. We cannot take anything for granted in this life — not even tomorrow.

    This is indeed a sad day. I, too, have been listening to the music of DFA (while I put together the article for the MJ website). Leonardo told me what a kind, gracious, soft-spoken person Alberto was; the excellence of his musicianship is apparent for all.

    Although I never had the honor of making his acquaintance, I know he will be greatly missed by many.


  2. on June 27, 2011 at 6:40 pm Michael Inman

    A sad day indeed whenever a life is lost. R.I.P. Alberto You will be missed. Thanks for writing such a heartfelt goodbye. As stated by the person above I never met Alberto but I have loved DFA’s music for some time.


  3. on June 27, 2011 at 7:12 pm Djalma Carvalho

    This is really sad news ..I commented to Mike about this incredible band couple days ago..Alberto is gone now but he left his art to us..RIP Alberto Bonomi ..


  4. on June 28, 2011 at 12:17 am Debi Byrd

    Raffaella, your touching and poignant message says so much. Thanks for posting. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Alberto’s family and many friends during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, ~ Debi


  5. on June 28, 2011 at 1:02 am Alberto

    Grazie Raffaella…col cuore in mano…spero di abbracciarti presto!!
    alberto


  6. on June 28, 2011 at 4:30 am Keith Rustam

    I was lucky having a chance to see DFA performing live at HRC Jakarta, knew and talked to all of band members. It is really sad news about Alberto Bonomi, we all are gonna miss him. And really true what you wrote Alberto, life is too short to be wasted on negative mind, do and share your best to what you have now…. RIP Alberto Bonomi….


  7. on June 28, 2011 at 5:54 am Max

    Thanks for the kind words.
    Alberto was a friend of mine, and we were working together on a new project… it’s unbelieveble what happened two days ago.
    R.I.P. Alberto


  8. on July 3, 2011 at 2:57 pm Chico Hindarto

    I thought I can meet you again in Verona, after me and my son visited you and your family in December 2010. Your warmth of friendship will never fade away.
    Rest in peace Alberto…


  9. on July 9, 2011 at 2:06 am Assaf Vestin

    Terrible loss…
    My condolences to his family, friends and bandmates.



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