warm condolences to you and the ones who cared about your cat. I'm very sorry. And I believe the internet have never seen a more genuine and lovely person than you.
I don't think I've ever heard a more effective and powerful emotional arc done on a banjo, and I grew up on bluegrass. I'm sorry for your loss, but you have truly made something powerful from it, and I salute you.
I knew something was not right.. the joy you usually play with was missing.. replaced with this peaceful reflective tune .. you are so special Phoebe and a true blessing to this life we are blessed to share with you. RIP sweetpea..
it's ok to mourn, healthy in fact, and don't let anyone put a time limit on it. I love love love this song. your emotions poured right through it. you're such a star.
That is the most feeling that I have ever seen you play with. Sometimes the best art comes from enduring tragedy and grief. I am sorry about your cat. I hate to see you grieve. This however, is one of your best performances ever.
My Condolences, Praying Psalms 30:5 along w/John 14:27 . Thankful for the memories made and the time you spent w/Sweetpea. Way to play through your loss, thank you for sharing.
That's my favorite banjo of yours. I plan on building a gourd banjo this winter and I'm taking inspiration from that banjo of yours. Keep on playing and posting it relaxes my soul at the end of a stressful day.
Oh. We are a family of five and three of those are cats. We love our critters dearly. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's funny how animals really do become part of our world, our family. Well done for being open and forth right. Your other animals are lucky to have such a good person looking out for them.
I’m so sorry and sad to hear of your loss. I have lost four cats over many years and cannot think of anything more heartbreaking. I still miss them all. You will find an answer. Thank you for your beautiful music and thank you for being you.
Wow. My first reactions were: 1. That banjo sounds so organic and perfect. Everything doesn't have to be played at break-neck speed to sound great. 2. Lotta pickin goin on, not a lot of grinnin. But then I saw that it was dedicated to your cat who'd died, and I felt bad. You are an amazing musician, and this was a perfect match of music and love and mourning. It had a Chris Pureka 'And So It Goes' vibe. Thanks!!
Way back in 1980 our first Dog was really a test, a kinda test Child to make sure we could take care of a human baby. And when he passed we learned our pets are all our babies. As a believer... 50+years... we will see all our fur babies again... no doubt. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
I am so sorry, I've lost cats in the past and a piece of your heart goes with them 💕 I wish for your memories of her to stay strong but grow sweet and less painful with time ❤️🩹
I am sorry about your Sweet pea, Doc. I hear your heart in this beautiful tune. Definitely God's beauty from ashes. Much love and God's blessings and comfort to you, Sweet Dr. Phoebe. ❤❤❤❤❤ 🪕🐱
Beautiful piece. I appreciate that you create not just “upbeat” videos, but others that reflect other ways you’re feeling at the time. You are true to life!
I never commented before but I want you to know that you and your music regularly brighten my days and I feel for you losing your cat. It's okay to not be okay! All the best Phoebe
Good stuff, my favorite banjo and hat! I didn't know about the loss of your cat until I got to the comment section, losing a pet is hard, I've been there with three great cats and three wonderful dogs, they were my best friends. Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear about your cat. It’s always hard to lose a pet. Even if they are not the easiest to care for. You were their human. And they knew you loved them. Thoughts are with you from up here in Canada. (Marmora, Ontario to be exact).
A few things. First i am sorry for the loss of your sweetpea. I think you can easily compose for something in the movies. You gave a professional level talent and skill. Lastly, lovely lovely tune!
Hi Phoebe! First and foremost, my sincere condolences to you - Losing a loved one is such a difficult experience, and I want to validate everything you're feeling and going through. I want you to know that your honesty and authenticity is a true gift and blessing - Thank you for always being yourself, no matter the circumstances. Your music has touched the hearts of so many people, myself included, and it is my hope that it is also healing for you. This is a beautiful tribute, one that I am certain Sweetpea would be jubilant to hear. Thank you for everything you do - Your musicianship, humor, and authenticity. You are an inspiration, and your animal companions are lucky to have you.
From one owner of an old and crossgrained cat with a permanently twitchy tail to another, I'm sorry for your loss. That's a really pretty tune played that way.
I love your honest playing. I was going to say don't make faces like I do when I hit a bad note but don't stop what you do. I enjoy. There is no such thing as a bad note; recover one fret either way and/or do it again.
Took me back to why I started playing music in the first place. Melodies are the kinds of sentences that feel clumsy when they have to be saddled with words. Resquiescat in pace, Sweetpea.
I just lost a twenty taloned lady of 19 years. I say taloned because she could fly. She was as human as I could ever imagine to be. She was my angel. Your memorial is so beautiful Phoebe. Those lost notes you played were you sharing yourself with us and your love and loss. Rest in Peace Sweetpea.
Oh man Phoebe, I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a difficult one that no one else understands, but she's my every day companion and very old and I'm going to miss her dearly when she's gone. Godspeed Sweetpea, and hang in there Phoebe. Much love.
I am so sorry for your loss, its hard losing a loved one. Cats are family and as a cat guy myself I understand what it's like. I feel the pain. I lost my little dude about a year ago and I still get down at times. I can't even think about getting another cat yet. But don't let it stop you from being you.
A lovely song to send off your cat to beautiful heavens in which she will roam! I'm sorry Phoebe. Sending you my heartfelt condolences and love and a big ol hug ❤
Beautiful tribute! Thank you for the love and kindness we could feel through this wonderful talent. This will be "required listening" for my 13 year old cat when I get back in the house. He will love it I am sure!
Sorry for your loss Phoebe I lost both of my tortoise shell cats a year ago one died suddenly the other pined away, nothing would bring her round imiss them terribly ( and their fighting!)
My sister also has difficult cats, but in spite of everything she still loves them to pieces. The older I get, the more I come to think that, although the friends (humans and critters alike) who come into our lives aren't always everything we might have wished they could be, they are the friends we had. This world is a lonely one, and oftentimes there aren't many people who really see us. By the same token, the people and animals (and plants!) whom we see might rarely (or never!) get the chance to be truly seen by anyone else. So it's important to bear witness, I think. And a song is a good way to say goodbye with open eyes. 🖤😔
I'm so sorry for your loss, I also have a cat who isn't the most affectionate but who I really care for and sometimes I forget how much she means to me so this video reminded me of spending a bit more time with her (if she wants to that is lol). Apart from that, impeccable playing as always :)
Losing your Sweetpea is terribly sad to hear about, and it shows in your face. But what a performance! It has a very melancholy feel. Bye little Sweetpea. Look for a cat named Scratchmond - he is very nice, and likes banjo too...
Sorry to hear about your awnry friend moving on, I have four bossy lovers lol and will hug them extra today for you and for my own heart. Btw LOVED the mix of slow an excited that this song encompassed, every note was a skin chill waiting to dance.
I'm sorry you lost your cat. We lived on a main road and lost a lot of pets. It leaves an empty feeling. Don't rush the process. Right now, keep doing the next needed thing. Stay in contact with people who are outside of your inner self - keep reaching out, to family and friends. Be the person Sweetpea knows best.
My condolences... know that Sweetpea will join some great cats that I've lived with, if you believe that sort of thing. Maybe they have nine afterlives too. I'm glad you ended it on a hopeful, life-goes-on kinda part :)
Sodade. Your playing sounded lovely. Perhaps music speaks even more words than pictures. I lost my cat unexpectedly years back and I think I’ll always have that pain somewhere inside me. The music sounded so reflective and comforting. I’ve tried to learn to play myself, but I should just stick to drawing.
Condoldnces for your loss. I know that what I am about to say may initially sound counterintuitive ,however, I heard magic in your sound and I truly wish the you and Billy Corgan could play together. No. I am not joking. That was beautiful. 🙏🏻
Sorry to hear about your cat. They always take a piece of your heart with them when they go.
warm condolences to you and the ones who cared about your cat. I'm very sorry. And I believe the internet have never seen a more genuine and lovely person than you.
I don't think I've ever heard a more effective and powerful emotional arc done on a banjo, and I grew up on bluegrass. I'm sorry for your loss, but you have truly made something powerful from it, and I salute you.
I'm sorry to hear about Sweetpea, and although it's tough to see you sad, I'm also glad you don't hide it.
A pet isn’t a thing, it’s part of your family and part of your life. It hurts to lose them, but the memory never fades 🙏❤
No words, just a hug, heart felt.
I knew something was not right.. the joy you usually play with was missing.. replaced with this peaceful reflective tune .. you are so special Phoebe and a true blessing to this life we are blessed to share with you. RIP sweetpea..
May Sweetpea rest in peace... 🕯️🙏
Praying God will help your heart heal. Thank you for sharing!
This girl is so sweet and so talented. May God rest little Sweetpea’s soul and comfort yours during this time.
I love that gourd banjo. Such a pleasant, mello sound appropriate for the somber occasion.
My condolences, Phoebe. I'm sure she's enjoying chasing some cosmic mice somewhere!
it's ok to mourn, healthy in fact, and don't let anyone put a time limit on it. I love love love this song. your emotions poured right through it. you're such a star.
That is the most feeling that I have ever seen you play with. Sometimes the best art comes from enduring tragedy and grief. I am sorry about your cat. I hate to see you grieve. This however, is one of your best performances ever.
My Condolences, Praying Psalms 30:5 along w/John 14:27 . Thankful for the memories made and the time you spent w/Sweetpea. Way to play through your loss, thank you for sharing.
I'm sorry for you loss. She may have only been part of your life, but for Sweetpea, you were her entire life.
That's my favorite banjo of yours. I plan on building a gourd banjo this winter and I'm taking inspiration from that banjo of yours. Keep on playing and posting it relaxes my soul at the end of a stressful day.
Praying for you ... blessings and Shalom in Him
“Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.” - Robert Louis Stevenson
Oh. We are a family of five and three of those are cats. We love our critters dearly. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's funny how animals really do become part of our world, our family. Well done for being open and forth right. Your other animals are lucky to have such a good person looking out for them.
I’m so sorry and sad to hear of your loss. I have lost four cats over many years and cannot think of anything more heartbreaking. I still miss them all. You will find an answer. Thank you for your beautiful music and thank you for being you.
Every tear is stored in Heaven... one day at a time Sister 💦🤍🫂🤍💦
Wow. My first reactions were: 1. That banjo sounds so organic and perfect. Everything doesn't have to be played at break-neck speed to sound great. 2. Lotta pickin goin on, not a lot of grinnin. But then I saw that it was dedicated to your cat who'd died, and I felt bad. You are an amazing musician, and this was a perfect match of music and love and mourning. It had a Chris Pureka 'And So It Goes' vibe. Thanks!!
The future will bring more pleasant than unpleasant memories of all our pets, as long as we Luv'em...
My condolences to you for the loss of Sweetpea. I’m glad that you have your music to express yourself in.
Way back in 1980 our first Dog was really a test, a kinda test Child to make sure we could take care of a human baby. And when he passed we learned our pets are all our babies. As a believer... 50+years... we will see all our fur babies again... no doubt. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.
I am so sorry, I've lost cats in the past and a piece of your heart goes with them 💕 I wish for your memories of her to stay strong but grow sweet and less painful with time ❤️🩹
So sorry to hear about your cat. But what a lovely tribute. Sometimes the best music comes from grieving -- it's the price we pay for love.
You beautiful beautiful soul Pheobe. Thankyou for being such a wonderful authentic human being. Praise to God for you being here with us.
Yes ,and yea ...Thank you Pheobe
Music can say more than words sometimes. Lovely song and sorry for your loss.
Our pets are one of God's greatest gifts to us. My condolences, Phoebe. I know it's hard. You gave her a sweet life and music certainly heals.
I am sorry about your Sweet pea, Doc. I hear your heart in this beautiful tune. Definitely God's beauty from ashes. Much love and God's blessings and comfort to you, Sweet Dr. Phoebe. ❤❤❤❤❤ 🪕🐱
Beautiful. God Bless you and Sweetpea.
Beautiful song. You were an angel to SweetPea.
Beautiful piece. I appreciate that you create not just “upbeat” videos, but others that reflect other ways you’re feeling at the time. You are true to life!
I never commented before but I want you to know that you and your music regularly brighten my days and I feel for you losing your cat. It's okay to not be okay! All the best Phoebe
Good stuff, my favorite banjo and hat! I didn't know about the loss of your cat until I got to the comment section, losing a pet is hard, I've been there with three great cats and three wonderful dogs, they were my best friends. Sorry for your loss.
I’ve lost 3 cats of the 4 I had this year. Breaks my heart for each one. Had them many years. My condolences!
A lovely, thoughtful tribute
RIP Sweetpea. I’m so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Take care and know that you have a lot of fans out there who feel the same
Keep on playing!😎👍
So sorry to hear about your cat. It’s always hard to lose a pet. Even if they are not the easiest to care for. You were their human. And they knew you loved them.
Thoughts are with you from up here in Canada. (Marmora, Ontario to be exact).
Awww...sorry for your loss,it's always very difficult to lose a pet, even one who's cantankerous.
A few things. First i am sorry for the loss of your sweetpea. I think you can easily compose for something in the movies. You gave a professional level talent and skill. Lastly, lovely lovely tune!
Hi Phoebe! First and foremost, my sincere condolences to you - Losing a loved one is such a difficult experience, and I want to validate everything you're feeling and going through. I want you to know that your honesty and authenticity is a true gift and blessing - Thank you for always being yourself, no matter the circumstances. Your music has touched the hearts of so many people, myself included, and it is my hope that it is also healing for you. This is a beautiful tribute, one that I am certain Sweetpea would be jubilant to hear. Thank you for everything you do - Your musicianship, humor, and authenticity. You are an inspiration, and your animal companions are lucky to have you.
From one owner of an old and crossgrained cat with a permanently twitchy tail to another, I'm sorry for your loss. That's a really pretty tune played that way.
I love your honest playing. I was going to say don't make faces like I do when I hit a bad note but don't stop what you do. I enjoy. There is no such thing as a bad note; recover one fret either way and/or do it again.
Took me back to why I started playing music in the first place. Melodies are the kinds of sentences that feel clumsy when they have to be saddled with words.
Resquiescat in pace, Sweetpea.
I just lost a twenty taloned lady of 19 years. I say taloned because she could fly. She was as human as I could ever imagine to be. She was my angel. Your memorial is so beautiful Phoebe. Those lost notes you played were you sharing yourself with us and your love and loss. Rest in Peace Sweetpea.
I like frozen blueberries as a snack. As a piece of music it's a lovely sendoff for your Sweetpea.
your music is beautiful gift of the universal to your cat. a wonderful composition, there is so much love in all your music thank you.
Oh man Phoebe, I'm so sorry to hear that. I have a difficult one that no one else understands, but she's my every day companion and very old and I'm going to miss her dearly when she's gone. Godspeed Sweetpea, and hang in there Phoebe. Much love.
I am so sorry for your loss, its hard losing a loved one. Cats are family and as a cat guy myself I understand what it's like. I feel the pain. I lost my little dude about a year ago and I still get down at times. I can't even think about getting another cat yet. But don't let it stop you from being you.
Absolutely beautiful 💯🩵
RIP little SweetPea. I’m sorry for your loss, Phoebe
A lovely song to send off your cat to beautiful heavens in which she will roam! I'm sorry Phoebe. Sending you my heartfelt condolences and love and a big ol hug ❤
Sorry to hear that you lost your cat.
Emotions are always okay and natural, I had to hug my best friend yesterday and cry my heart out too. God bless your cat
I immediately saw that you were sad, it's always difficult when a loved one leaves us, my condolences.❤🐱
Beautiful tribute! Thank you for the love and kindness we could feel through this wonderful talent. This will be "required listening" for my 13 year old cat when I get back in the house. He will love it I am sure!
A lovely song and tribute. We just had to put our beloved rabbit to sleep last weekend. Sorry you’re also hurting with a similar pain ❤
Music heals. Keep playing your banjo. You rock.
Thank you for sharing this moving song with us. I am very sorry for your loss. Bless you Phoebe.
Sorry for your loss Phoebe I lost both of my tortoise shell cats a year ago one died suddenly the other pined away, nothing would bring her round imiss them terribly ( and their fighting!)
So sorry to hear about your cat Phoebe. A sweet tribute.
Fabulous. Condolences on your loss.
Sorry for your loss, beautiful song.
Oh Phoebe, i am so so sorry for your loss. *silent hug* 💔
I Love Blueberries
be bless that you had your friend so long with you. rest in peace, be blessed
My sister also has difficult cats, but in spite of everything she still loves them to pieces. The older I get, the more I come to think that, although the friends (humans and critters alike) who come into our lives aren't always everything we might have wished they could be, they are the friends we had. This world is a lonely one, and oftentimes there aren't many people who really see us. By the same token, the people and animals (and plants!) whom we see might rarely (or never!) get the chance to be truly seen by anyone else. So it's important to bear witness, I think. And a song is a good way to say goodbye with open eyes. 🖤😔
I'm so sorry for your loss, I also have a cat who isn't the most affectionate but who I really care for and sometimes I forget how much she means to me so this video reminded me of spending a bit more time with her (if she wants to that is lol). Apart from that, impeccable playing as always :)
that banjo is sick! as a fan probably my favorite banjo . also sorry about your cat that is rough
Beautiful tune. Thanks for sharing it. Sorry about your cat.
Always feel it before you play it. Perfect.
I'm really sorry about the loss of your cat. Music can be a great way to grieve. It's nice to hear this little tune again, a sweet tribute indeed
Powerful 🙏🏻 thank you so much for this
Absolutely stunning ❤
So sorry for your loss Phoebe. Be at peace.
So sorry to hear about your Sweetpea. Praying music will be a source of peace and comfort for you.
Losing your Sweetpea is terribly sad to hear about, and it shows in your face.
But what a performance! It has a very melancholy feel.
Bye little Sweetpea. Look for a cat named Scratchmond - he is very nice, and likes banjo too...
Here they are.😊
I feel your pain. My cat's health has been steadily declining for a month or so now, and let me tell you, expecting it doesn't make it any easier.
Thank you.
Sorry to hear about your awnry friend moving on, I have four bossy lovers lol and will hug them extra today for you and for my own heart. Btw LOVED the mix of slow an excited that this song encompassed, every note was a skin chill waiting to dance.
Very beautiful 🙏
I've missed you. And sorry to hear about your baby also. I just saw the first two comments and they mentioned Sweetpea
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Touching 💫
I'm sorry you lost your cat. We lived on a main road and lost a lot of pets. It leaves an empty feeling. Don't rush the process. Right now, keep doing the next needed thing. Stay in contact with people who are outside of your inner self - keep reaching out, to family and friends. Be the person Sweetpea knows best.
♥♥♥ sending love, on 29th it's gonna be half year when my guinea pig Tosia passed away. Be strong.
May peace prevail and cats return to cradles of hay.
So sorry, Phoebe. It was a beautiful tribute.
Forgot to mention your Sweetpea. We'll see them again in heaven, no matter what anybody says.
My condolences... know that Sweetpea will join some great cats that I've lived with, if you believe that sort of thing. Maybe they have nine afterlives too.
I'm glad you ended it on a hopeful, life-goes-on kinda part :)
Very Nice!
Sodade. Your playing sounded lovely. Perhaps music speaks even more words than pictures. I lost my cat unexpectedly years back and I think I’ll always have that pain somewhere inside me. The music sounded so reflective and comforting. I’ve tried to learn to play myself, but I should just stick to drawing.
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I can see your sadness today in this piece but tomorrow’s another day God Bless.
Condoldnces for your loss. I know that what I am about to say may initially sound counterintuitive ,however, I heard magic in your sound and I truly wish the you and Billy Corgan could play together. No. I am not joking. That was beautiful. 🙏🏻
I'm sorry for your loss. That sucks
I am sorry to hear about you cat. I understand the pane. I still miss my ABBEY.