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Student Project Is Done! Happy Birthday, Syn!

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Jak Angelescu

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You guys were so awesome in making this happen. Thank you so much for all the submissions. I had requests to add in music but I felt it made I talking parts too busy sounding. This one was a little harder to piece together, but I hope you all (and Syn) like it! Plus, someone super special makes an appearance at the end!
Happy birthday, Syn!
 
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Ed Seith

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    You know, I only realized last night where the amp name, “Hellwin” came from. Hellwin is a play on his middle name, Elwin. Clever. As a guy who was brought up in a house with the same name as my father, I wonder if “Hellwin” was a nickname for Syn before Syn was the nickname.
     
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    Jak Angelescu

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    Thank you everyone for the feedback! I was honestly the most nervous about Papa’s section because I know that he has a huge sense of humor, and I wanted it to be funny. But I had to really think hard of something funny to throw in there that would be appropriate (it was actually my singer’s idea). When I got the video we watched it at least a dozen times and I couldn’t stop crying with laughter!
    You all were OUTSTANDING. There’s a reason why I wanted to do this video for him AND for all of you.
    When I saw A7X in Wichita, KS, I was accidentally in the wrong seat before the show and I was SO close to the side stage. I had to move. At the end of the show Syn went over to that exact area and tossed picks out and reached out to the fans. My singer asked me, “Do you want to rush over there and try to get a pick or shake his hand?” Needless to say I just stared and had to force a smile and say, “No. I’ll get my chance someday to tell him how much he’s inspired me.”
    And now with this school, he knows 🙂 And it’s the most amazing feeling in the world to get the chance to tell someone how much they saved your absolute passion when you thought there was no purpose anymore.
    I wanted to make sure everyone got that same wonderful chance that I had 🙂
    He really has the most amazing, caring, compassionate and kind fans any musician could ever ask for. And I know some people had to really squish their schedules to get this submitted, and I couldn’t be more thankful that you did!
     

    Syn Gates

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    Once again, I am absolutely blown away!!! Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this it is truly the best birthday gift I have ever received!! Jak, you are pure heart and soul! You’re selflessness is a thing to behold. In my absence over the last few weeks, I have watched from a far as you have taken control of this ship and steered it in a better direction than I could ever hope to do. You are an inspiration to everyone here and you are ALWAYS, here for everyone. Again, I am blown away! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
    P.S. You’re really improving Papa Gates, I’d just work on your vibrato a little bit. Oh, and your note choice is a bit suspect as well. And try muting the strings you don’t intend to play, it’s super annoying. Maybe try sticking with the bass for a couple of weeks until you’re comfortable with all six strings. Anyways, I’m really proud of you:)
     
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    Jak Angelescu

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    I am SO glad you liked it, Syn!!! Your words truly make me feel humbled. I just want everyone to know what they’re capable of! And truthfully I always thought Papa Gates was better at the kazoo than anything else but at least he’s trying.
     
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    Calvin Phillips

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    Wasnt able to get anything here due to more personal stuff and this came up so fast but definitely have gratitude towards the site and the atmosphere created here. We all push each other and jak is definitely the biggest pusher here. Been a few months and we all have improved so much. Could go in and on about the goodness created here. Cant wait to see you in toronto. Would have my shirt for it but im moving ao it wouldnt ship right so ill have it after.. unless youre selling at the merch booth 😉