George and I are sad to announce that a page has turned as we say goodbye to Arif Mardin, producer of our hit single
Waiting For A Star To Fall, who died of cancer on Sunday. He had an unparalleled music career, during which he worked with scores of classic artists, producing a myriad of timeless songs we all grew up singing along to.
He was one of the most generous, humorous and kind people I have ever met, a person of rare integrity and musical talent. I will remember his smile and the twinkle in his eyes, and am forever grateful we had the honor of knowing him. Please keep his family in your thoughts.
Shannon and George
Please, take a moment and get to know Arif:
National Public Radio (nice picture):
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5061890
New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/27/arts/music/27mardin.html?_r=1&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print
Audio Engineering Society:
http://www.aes.org/events/115/specialevents/arif_mardin_bio.cfm
All Music Guide:
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:y2jn7i28g71r~T1
Berklee School Of Music:
http://www.berklee.edu/news/2001/02/arif.html
Web (a nice pictures as well):
http://www.lightmillennium.org/summer_fall_01/mdede_arifmardin.html
