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A few words from Martin McCarrick

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Started by Martin McC. in General Therapy? Topics

Dear all

Well, it’s been a couple of weeks now since the news of my departure from Therapy? hit WOM and my sincere apologies for not responding to you earlier. To be honest, it seemed to me only fair to allow one of the remaining members of Therapy? to offer an explanation to their original statement first, especially as there were some pretty negative responses to the news.

Whether you feel these responses are justified or not - it’s sad to see that it seems to have caused such disquiet amongst some of you. This is never what I, or (I’m sure) Andy, Michael or Neil would have wanted to happen and maybe some of you need to realise that this is not worth falling out over. Having said that - this message board is yours and it is there for you to voice your opinions and thoughts, positive or otherwise and my respect goes to all those who were brave enough to say, honestly, how they felt. I don’t think any of you were taking sides, but rather showing a certain style of devotion to Therapy? - something I have been proud to be a part of for so long.

To you all, I’d like to say how sorry I am that this had to happen. Our last European tour was one of the best, but ended abruptly for me due to a serious illness, so I had hoped to rejoin the guys for forthcoming live shows, but relationships and dynamics within the band had changed and future work together was not to be. Ultimately - what is done is done and the time has now come to move on.

I am now fully recovered from my illness and have some exciting new projects to consider and I will shortly make a post with my website address to which you can mail me if you wish to know what I’m up to. Ultimate respect goes out to all of you that have wished me well - the chances are strong that you will see me again. You guys ROCK!

Finally - my very best wishes go to Therapy?. I had some of the best times ever with those guys, through the highs and the lows - and the memories will never fade. So it is that I say, not only to Andy and Michael, but to Graham, to Fyfe and to Neil - Thanks for the good times - and here’s to the future.

Martin McCarrick 2004

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 09:57

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Michael wrote:

Cheers for that post man, it shows once again that you’re a top bloke. I will definately keep an eye out for you in ‘Rock Land’, I’m sure I won’t be the only one. Thanks for all the years of devotion and for the great music, I wish you all the best in your future projects. Cheers dude!

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 10:06

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rocking roxy wrote:

hello martin,

it’s really nice to hear from you

i wish you all luck with your future projects…and please don’t forget to use earplugs in the future!!!!

and yes, please keep us informed about your new things going on

much respect and you rock big time!!!

Roxana

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 10:07

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Misanthropologist (d) wrote:

Martin, it’s great to hear from you (hopefully dispelling once and for all the conspiracy theories ;)), I don’t think anyone here expects or needs an apology from you for not replying sooner, your reasons were sound.

Great news that you’re fully recovered, and I for one definitely want to be kept fully informed about your plans for the future.

I’m going to miss you in Therapy? but as you say, here’s to the future.

good luck.

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 10:09

#4

PanZer wrote:

Hey Martin!

I’m glad to read you have projects, and i’m sure you’ll still rock big time…!

keep us posted, heh? (and don’t forget to add a forum to your new website)

*smooch*

:p

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 10:14

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RobbyVDH wrote:

Martin,

Thanks a lot for your reply and I can only say that we will miss you a lot because you were not only a brilliant musician but also a really great guy.

So good luck to you and you can be sure we will be at one of your future shows.

Respect and keep us informed ;)

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 10:21

#6

sister wrote:

martin, thanks a lot for this comment - that was actually what we were all waiting for i guess. thanks as well for the fantastic years you spent with t?! hope to hear from you and your side-projects soon!

cheers
gie

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 10:56

#7

Red_Mist wrote:

Nice one Martin, all the best with your new projects and don’t be a stranger round these parts, for us your forever a part of T?

Rock on brother!

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 11:11

#8

Isness wrote:

Misanthropologist wrote:

Martin, it’s great to hear from you (hopefully dispelling once and for all the conspiracy theories ;))

It’s probably Andy logged in as Martin. ;)

But on a more serious note, thanks for the post, and echoing everyone else, I’m really looking forward to the projects you’ve got coming in the future. :)

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 11:20

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RobbyVDH wrote:

Hey Martin,

As a tribute to you and to make sure you will not forget us!!

Rock on my friend ;)

(Before changing the message boards’ software in August 2007 this post had a file attachment, which may return in the future)

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 11:35

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irishlady wrote:

Title: R-E-S-P-E-C-T !!

martin,

thanks so much for your post, really nice to hear from you!
when i read it i had some tears in my eyes, i must admit, ´cos until now i did not fully realize you´re really gone…
anyway, bring on the future!
let us know all about your forthcoming project (and i think i´m not alone when i say i´m very curious what that might be and i´m looking forward to it :) )
all the best for you and kimberlee; also from my very best friend in the world martin!
we love you,
see you soon, at least i hope so…
love&respect,
mareike XXX

ps: robby, thanks for posting the pic, i think it rocks and we all don´t look too bad on it :D

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 12:05

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3ddo-on-the-balcony (eddo) wrote:

Hello Martin,

Like Irishlady I read your post with a few tears in my eyes. The fact that you waited a few weeks to respond shows that you have respect not only for us, but also for the remaining T? lads. It shows what a great and honest guy you are and adds to the memories I have of our little chats.

Thanks for the years of devotion to Therapy? I’m glad you were a member of the best rockband in the world. Like the ones who already reacted to your post, I’m looking forward to your projects as well. I really hope to see you and your new band soon in Den Haag; I’ll go wild again on the balcony for you my friend :D
You probably won’t be surprised that I just opened a bottle of red: here’s to you and the future. See you soon, Martin!

3ddo

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 14:14

#12

Charlie wrote:

Yes, but WHY DID U LEAVE ? :p

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 14:21

#13

JSar666 wrote:

Thanks for the time you were in the band and good luck with the future :)

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 14:51

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Fordonian wrote:

Good to see this and hear that Martin wont be disappearing-
hopefully we’ll hear about those projects soon!

Thanks Martin and good luck!! :D

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 15:13

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Bad Karma wrote:

Thanks Martin for posting! :)

I look forward to hearing you’re future projects good luck with everything.

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 15:33

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Don't Call Me Honey wrote:

thanks for your post, martin!

take care of yourself, good luck with whatever you do next, and make sure you let us know about your future projects :)

rock on!

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 16:43

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Citizen Erased wrote:

Good to hear from you Martin, and hope to hear about your new projects soon. Take care & all the best for the future.

CE

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 17:13

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fan'fucking'tastic wrote:

thanks Martin for posting!!
see you soon…you ROCK

greets from Belgium

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 17:50

#19

prisonbreaker wrote:

beautiful post Martin,
hopefully we’ll still hear a lot from you in the future with whatever you’re up to, good luck and rock on !!

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 19:19

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Lenny wrote:

Sorry to see you go. Best of luck for the future

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 19:35

#21

Dr. Bigjoint wrote:

Martin, thanks for the post!!!
Good luck for all the future projects.

Posted on Sat, 3 April 2004 at 21:24

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Andy D (Andy) wrote:

It only shows how things can completely turn around in a short amount of time and that there aren’t any certainties in life. I have been in that position in my life as well but I’m not gonna bore you all with that. I only want you to know Martin that you’ve taken up an important place in all of our memories and hearts and we won’t let you and T? get away this easily so expect to hear from all of us again and I’m sure everything will turn out fine. All the best to you and your loved ones.

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 06:31

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Guy wrote:

Hi Martin, although “a change in dynamics and rrlationships” is something very abstract and hard to put into words, I completely understand what it is. It is probably for the best and I hope you will see the bright side of the situation. Perhaps you already do?

I hope you feel good about the opportunities that lie in front of you and I hope to hear (or even see) you play and enjoy yourself in the future gain.

Thanks!

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 09:20

#24

Flo wrote:

Hi Martin,

Thank you for responding. I really hope to hear from you again in the future, but I am sure you will be around. I think that your are a great musician and you sort of inspired me to start playing cello about 9 nears ago! I play lots of different stuff now varying from Bach cello suites to parts in musicals, an octet and a duo!

But that is not the issue now but I just wanted to tell you this!

I hope all the best to you in the future and I might see you on stage in Amsterdam again!

Cheers and Rock on!

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 10:27

#25

Div wrote:

Hi Martin (and all others)!!!

It so pity what we didn’t see you in Moscow (Russia) :(
I’d like hear Stories & Diane… but…
Ok. Nevermind.
Goodluck for all :))

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 10:37

#26

Shra-Mee wrote:

Thanks!
And all the best for your future!!

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 13:55

#27

Citizen Erased wrote:

Flo wrote:

I think that your are a great musician and you sort of inspired me to start playing cello about 9 nears ago! I play lots of different stuff now varying from Bach cello suites to parts in musicals, an octet and a duo!

And if that’s not the biggest compliment for a musician, I don’t know what is!

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 14:25

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kossu (Petri Koskiniemi) wrote:

Thanks Martin for the past years and good luck for you in the future! Life goes on…
Petri and Kati
Tampere Rockcity
Finlandia

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 16:25

#29

Kaatje wrote:

Wish you all the best Martin
Have a ball in the future

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 20:44

#30

3ddo-on-the-balcony (eddo) wrote:

Once again hello Martin,

Flo gave the assist. The cello suites of Bach are also amongst my favourite musical works of art. So, why don’t you start a project to record these masterpieces. I would really like to hear your interpretation of Bach.

Posted on Sun, 4 April 2004 at 21:16

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