I had the honour to meet with this wonderful pianist in portland in 2001. His music was touching and moving. So sad we had lost this great musician. We'll miss you and your music
dax was my friend. we swapped our own cd's when he was playing the mall i was workin at for like a week and he came back with some awesome advice and actually said he really dug it. and i told him that his song "rain" is the best piano song ive ever heard. he didnt deserve to die. he can walk into a room and he comes off intimidating to see him, but the way he carries himself makes you feel like you've known him forever. rip buddy
i am from greece and i love dax johnson's music. his music will live on as long we remember it. so sad that he had to go so soon. he had so much talent
I met Dax with my kids in a Portland mall and was blown away by him. My son Perrie fell in love with his music, we bought a couple of CDs. Perrie and I listened to him all the time,til our CDs were stolen. A month ago we wanted to see what he'd been up to....we both sat in shock when we read the news. He made such an impression, I'm glad we were fortunate enough to meet him. Vicki
I met Dax many years ago in Ontario Mills in Ontario, CA. He was just sitting there playing away and it was amazing to watch him and listen to how awsome his music truely is. I had the oportunity to talk to him musician to musician and I can truely say the world has lost another great musician and person. Such a kind person with beautiful music insight. Thanks Dax for inspiring myself and many others! You are truely missed. Godspeed
it's most moving when you're trying to type with two tears welling up in my eyes.... he's a great musician (an understatement i know) but this video just gets to me in short: ITS OK FOR MEN TO CRY IF ITS DAX'S MUSIC
It's hard to believe that it has been over 5 years & it still feels like I got the call just yesterday. I miss you old friend. I wish we could have done more shows together.
Erin did you know him personally? I am a songbird and I am I am older then he is. And I've been in the music business all my life. What was he like? I feel his soul was as beautiful as his song, Just Breathtaking! Every single one of them, Am I Correct??
@@gaddoxx5552 absolutely!! ...look at all the people that love him? I feel so bad for all that knew him. I truly hope he can feel the love from all of us?... I remember I had my chance stumbled upon a video of Lord of the Rings which they dubbed his song into the video here on UA-cam. I could not believe my ears oh, I am a songbird myself. And I a diamond in the rough when I see one. "What a Beautiful Songbird" This is such a huge loss...so. Sad 😢
I was very fortunate to have met Dax. He would play the piano in the mall during the Christmas Season and it was unreal. He would play everywhere, he would even drag a piano out to the street and play. Spokane is not the same without him. He was an extremely cool person.
i was at the spokane mall and when i saw him playing it was like it was as easy as breathing it was so amazing but when i went to talk to him he was so chill and reminded me of just how everyone in the world should relate to each other he joked about how hed learned on a crap piano and how you always have to start with the awfullness and work your way up he was the most amazing man id ever met and i listen to the random and the purpose every night before bed
I have a few hours of footage I shot of Dax in Spokane. I engineered and produced one of his albums- I was very privileged to know him. And his music, so painful - so beautiful, still brings me to tears at times. There were so many who wished to exploit Dax and his talent; so many disguised as friends who had nothing but personal gain in their hearts- these people helped drive him out to a place where his friends could not surround and protect him from his demons. I am still bitter about that.
Really? ... I am truly sorry. I am a songbird myself and I just can't get over how young he was. It blows my mind because he is such an old soul. He was already seasoned/ meaning, Not only was he Beyond his years but, his talent perceived him. What was he like if you don't mind me asking? I don't mean to be intrusive.
Dax was an amazing man! My daughter and I saw him many times times at the different malls. He would always ask how we were doing. We were also blessed to go to one of his concerts at the Old Church in Portland. Your music Dax soothes my soul and brought my daughter out of her depression years ago. You are still greatly missed to this day. I will never stop listening to your music. You were an amazing, talented compassionate person. Your music lives on Dax :)
car accident I would have always thought other but bless you my brother we walked together down many strange and hard roads thank you for all you shared with me and I will see you again
This man has the elegance of the best piano players of all time. His voice & lyrics on his later albums are so poetic & haunting. I can’t help but to hear him when I feel down …. or enlightened… Life has missed out on a cultivating talent. DAX you’re in my heart today and forever XXXXXXXX Bless you and your children .. I cry when I see them....
I come back at least once a year to rewatch this. It brings me to tears every time I watch it. Dax was an amazing person! The short moments I had with him will always stay with me. I wish I had more time with you! Thank you for posting this!
He seems such a nice person :( I just discovered his music recently and absolutetly fell in love with it. His eyes had that kind of light you only see in people who know what suffering is and still try to be gentle to the others. RIP Dax, thanks for the precious music you left.
I just recently came to listen to his songs. I was searching on audio swap for a song and came across his song still small voice and loved it. I am using his song for two of my videos
ive been a drummer for a while now and i heard of him through his sister. she works with my mom. i was crushed when i found out he died i was crushed. most of my friends were into rock counrty or rap and even they worshiped him. hes missed and he knows it.
Wow. What a huge loss for humanity the day Dax was lost... While among us he may never be physically again, we can find solace in the music he left behind and Pray that more follow in his likeness.
... I was just browsing through UA-cam after listen to Newton Faulkner when Dax came to mind. I thought... hell I wonder what he is up to and if he is on UA-cam. The first video I see is this one and I read the following: "A great song done by an incredible man... He has passed before his time.. Let us never forget his music..." This makes me sad. Peace to you Dax and to your family may you also feel peace in knowing how he touched others, even if only by his music.
Daxs style of piano is amazing, I have to say that " A Moment in the Life of ME" is my favorite piano melody. I moved to Spokane in 08 I wish I would have had the chance to see him perform live.
I’m depressed I can’t pull myself out. I trying to see it from the kids I’d leave behind I wish I could talk to someone left behind- I think that could stop it. It’s all the time. It’s not good. It’s hard cuz help has been offered and I don’t want to hurt anyone so I watch this talent over and over again saying this is such a waist still I can’t stop the thoughts. I hope he is in a better place. I hope I don’t hurt anyone
This song was composed for his son, Zavyur, before Dax died. Zavyur says that this video still makes him cry sometimes, even though he's 13 now. I know this because he is one of my close friends. He misses you, Dax.
Really? He is gone? I never knew him personally. I saw him play inside the Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, WA. I went back again and took my (at that time) young daughter. I was amazed with his music and his talent. I bought one of his CDs at that time. Over the years I have looked for him to come back to town, for his career to blossom. continued...
@xSlappykinkaidx I know how you feel. When Carl called me to tell me, it felt like the floor fell out from under me. The time I worked with Dax was some of the best times I ever had.
sorry if I sound OLD but has anyone thought of Dax like Jeff Buckely.... Died way to young.. music that in inspires,invokes passion & TRUE thought. Why do the truly talent die young ???
Hopefully I will be able to track down more live footage of Dax for the relaunching of his new website in early 2012. If anyone has any information please let me know!
@katmariebokon The song at the beginning is called crazy. You may struggle to find it but it's out there and is a brilliant song. (thumbs so others can see?)
dax is not dead the aliens just took him to save him from 2012, they loved his music so much they took him earlier so they can have music for when everyone else that they are saving arrives...
Hi Dax, I love your song ( A search for Significance) I did a video for a Jazz tune and You tube, had me take it down then I found your song it fit perfectly, I have a singer that would match your music so well its profound, I would like her to record one of your songs please let me know if you interested
I had the honour to meet with this wonderful pianist in portland in 2001. His music was touching and moving. So sad we had lost this great musician. We'll miss you and your music
I watch this video almost daily...he was such an amazing lover & friend and I miss him dearly! Love you ❤
I wasn't able to make his funeral, if anyone knows of a video please let me know. Thanks 😢
dax was my friend.
we swapped our own cd's when he was playing the mall i was workin at for like a week and he came back with some awesome advice and actually said he really dug it. and i told him that his song "rain" is the best piano song ive ever heard. he didnt deserve to die. he can walk into a room and he comes off intimidating to see him, but the way he carries himself makes you feel like you've known him forever. rip buddy
You are most fortunate, my friend. Thank you for sharing.
i am from greece and i love dax johnson's music. his music will live on as long we remember it. so sad that he had to go so soon. he had so much talent
I met Dax with my kids in a Portland mall and was blown away by him. My son Perrie fell in love with his music, we bought a couple of CDs. Perrie and I listened to him all the time,til our CDs were stolen. A month ago we wanted to see what he'd been up to....we both sat in shock when we read the news. He made such an impression, I'm glad we were fortunate enough to meet him.
Vicki
I met Dax many years ago in Ontario Mills in Ontario, CA. He was just sitting there playing away and it was amazing to watch him and listen to how awsome his music truely is. I had the oportunity to talk to him musician to musician and I can truely say the world has lost another great musician and person. Such a kind person with beautiful music insight. Thanks Dax for inspiring myself and many others! You are truely missed. Godspeed
it's most moving when you're trying to type with two tears welling up in my eyes.... he's a great musician (an understatement i know) but this video just gets to me in short: ITS OK FOR MEN TO CRY IF ITS DAX'S MUSIC
Over a decade later, I stumble back here. Such a great video. Dax will always remain my #1 favourite pianist.
It's hard to believe that it has been over 5 years & it still feels like I got the call just yesterday. I miss you old friend. I wish we could have done more shows together.
😔
11 years ago today. I still miss you every day my friend.
erin king we all do especially his family
Erin did you know him personally? I am a songbird and I am I am older then he is. And I've been in the music business all my life. What was he like? I feel his soul was as beautiful as his song,
Just Breathtaking!
Every single one of them,
Am I Correct??
@@gaddoxx5552 absolutely!!
...look at all the people that love him?
I feel so bad for all that knew him.
I truly hope he can feel the love from all of us?...
I remember I had my chance stumbled upon a video of Lord of the Rings which they dubbed his song into the video here on UA-cam. I could not believe my ears oh, I am a songbird myself. And I a diamond in the rough when I see one.
"What a Beautiful Songbird"
This is such a huge loss...so. Sad 😢
He was my uncle. In his song where he sings about Malia that’s my mom
Man... I knew him and his brother very well... This song moves me...
Jeff
I am so sorry sweetie ☹️
I was very fortunate to have met Dax. He would play the piano in the mall during the Christmas Season and it was unreal. He would play everywhere, he would even drag a piano out to the street and play. Spokane is not the same without him. He was an extremely cool person.
i was at the spokane mall and when i saw him playing it was like it was as easy as breathing it was so amazing but when i went to talk to him he was so chill and reminded me of just how everyone in the world should relate to each other he joked about how hed learned on a crap piano and how you always have to start with the awfullness and work your way up he was the most amazing man id ever met and i listen to the random and the purpose every night before bed
An angel gone before his time! Just thankful God gave us Dax for the short time he did! Until we meet again Broham! R.I.P.
I have a few hours of footage I shot of Dax in Spokane. I engineered and produced one of his albums- I was very privileged to know him. And his music, so painful - so beautiful, still brings me to tears at times. There were so many who wished to exploit Dax and his talent; so many disguised as friends who had nothing but personal gain in their hearts- these people helped drive him out to a place where his friends could not surround and protect him from his demons. I am still bitter about that.
It is painful to read your comment and listen to his music again. He must have been an incredible human being. :(
Really?
... I am truly sorry. I am a songbird myself and I just can't get over how young he was. It blows my mind because he is such an old soul. He was already seasoned/ meaning, Not only was he Beyond his years but, his talent perceived him.
What was he like if you don't mind me asking? I don't mean to be intrusive.
Dax was an amazing man! My daughter and I saw him many times times at the different malls. He would always ask how we were doing. We were also blessed to go to one of his concerts at the Old Church in Portland. Your music Dax soothes my soul and brought my daughter out of her depression years ago. You are still greatly missed to this day. I will never stop listening to your music. You were an amazing, talented compassionate person. Your music lives on Dax :)
" that's amazing:)!!
What a Beautiful Songbird. He certainly shined.
Dax. We never ever loose your great music.
car accident I would have always thought other but bless you my brother we walked together down many strange and hard roads thank you for all you shared with me and I will see you again
This man has the elegance of the best piano players of all time. His voice & lyrics on his later albums are so poetic & haunting. I can’t help but to hear him when I feel down …. or enlightened… Life has missed out on a cultivating talent. DAX you’re in my heart today and forever XXXXXXXX Bless you and your children .. I cry when I see them....
one of the greatest musicians ever, and the best to come from spokane... I just wish I could have met him and heard his music live.
I come back at least once a year to rewatch this. It brings me to tears every time I watch it. Dax was an amazing person! The short moments I had with him will always stay with me. I wish I had more time with you! Thank you for posting this!
He seems such a nice person :(
I just discovered his music recently and absolutetly fell in love with it. His eyes had that kind of light you only see in people who know what suffering is and still try to be gentle to the others. RIP Dax, thanks for the precious music you left.
This +is+ the very best pianist, i am so sorry about his short life.
I never imagined I could love piano music so much until I heard Dax...
My dad is a fan and friend, and he is naming his son Christopher Dax when he is born!
Only met him once. I think I listened to the CD Merciful Dwelling every day for a couple months when I first got it.
I just recently came to listen to his songs. I was searching on audio swap for a song and came across his song still small voice and loved it. I am using his song for two of my videos
Still listening to your music Dax, rest easy!
i love his music so much.. its so relaxing.. especially this time of pandemic.. his music lives...
I love all compositions of Dax Johnson.Absolute beauty.
thankyou for posting this video.
im Marc Gray's daughter.
i knew him well and i miss him very much.
So sorry,
😔💜🥀😘
we all miss you Christopgher Dax Johnson.
ive been a drummer for a while now and i heard of him through his sister. she works with my mom. i was crushed when i found out he died i was crushed. most of my friends were into rock counrty or rap and even they worshiped him. hes missed and he knows it.
God he was gorgeous as well.
What a man- such great charisma...
Wow. What a huge loss for humanity the day Dax was lost... While among us he may never be physically again, we can find solace in the music he left behind and Pray that more follow in his likeness.
I always fall back to Dax's music.. always. Playing his work on piano is one thing for me, but listening to his performances just do it for me.
...
I was just browsing through UA-cam after listen to Newton Faulkner when Dax came to mind. I thought... hell I wonder what he is up to and if he is on UA-cam. The first video I see is this one and I read the following: "A great song done by an incredible man... He has passed before his time.. Let us never forget his music..."
This makes me sad.
Peace to you Dax and to your family may you also feel peace in knowing how he touched others, even if only by his music.
beautiful video! so sad about his death :( he was a genius, so talented..
Another awesome artist.
It makes me cry... u.u... I wish he was still alive... I love his music...
it's awesome cause i'm from spokane and a self taught pianist, I love the kinda music he made :] Dax ftw
Never forget your music ;) R.I.P Dax!!!
It is so sad to hear that drugs are what took his life.
So very sad.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings.
ну почему Бог забирает так рано таких талантливых и волшебных людей....
Это несправедливо, правда?
It is unfair, isn't it?
Its a pity we dont have more videos like this to see how dax was! I think should be real amazing to see dax performing live
Absolutely tragic. What an amazingly talented man...
brillant songwriter...his music will live on in many hearts
I will never forget you Dax.
Dax sos el mejor! y este tema, sin palabras. Tu fanatica numero 1!!
Che mito! Amo quest'uomo..R.I.P
Such a wonderfu man he was!
Thank you for this video, wonderful... This man is my inspiration...
Beautiful!
Yo lo descubri a el hace unos cuatro meses y me enamore de su musica,su magia,su angel...de el
Que pena que haya dejado este mundo
Yo lo conocí por Child garden,Jake x izzy, y el año pasado por Still small voice, que pena que murió antes que naciera yo,yo soy 2006
Daxs style of piano is amazing, I have to say that " A Moment in the Life of ME" is my favorite piano melody. I moved to Spokane in 08 I wish I would have had the chance to see him perform live.
Such a loss 😢 Beautiful video.
I’m depressed I can’t pull myself out. I trying to see it from the kids I’d leave behind I wish I could talk to someone left behind- I think that could stop it. It’s all the time. It’s not good. It’s hard cuz help has been offered and I don’t want to hurt anyone so I watch this talent over and over again saying this is such a waist still I can’t stop the thoughts. I hope he is in a better place. I hope I don’t hurt anyone
Dax was so talented. It is sad that he died so young. Nadine
I saw him a few times In Western Washington, I looked on the Intenret and still cannot find out what happened to him! :(
R.I.P.
Heaven sent an Angel down
This song was composed for his son, Zavyur, before Dax died. Zavyur says that this video still makes him cry sometimes, even though he's 13 now. I know this because he is one of my close friends. He misses you, Dax.
i dont know where you are, i close my eyes to find you
Really? He is gone? I never knew him personally. I saw him play inside the Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, WA. I went back again and took my (at that time) young daughter. I was amazed with his music and his talent. I bought one of his CDs at that time.
Over the years I have looked for him to come back to town, for his career to blossom.
continued...
This is only my 2nd song that I've heard of him and already I feel the heaviness of his loss. He is like Josh Groban of piano.
simply fucking awesome! what a shame he 'od' i am happy to be alive and enjoy that kind of shit! you rock DAX!!! u r the Slash of the piano ... .
Dax is just wonderful!
He looks like Che Guevarra XD
Dax Johnson - Crazy
Too bad I got to experience his music only after he died.
@OregonicallyGrown How was Dax as a child, OregonicallyGrown ? Love his music so much !
Crazy (or crazy high). Its the live version of the song, which is a lot better then the album one.
@xSlappykinkaidx I know how you feel. When Carl called me to tell me, it felt like the floor fell out from under me. The time I worked with Dax was some of the best times I ever had.
Zavyur had a magnificent man for a father.
Brennan B and Greysen
never heard of him till now. he is amazing, what happened to him_?
sorry if I sound OLD but has anyone thought of Dax like Jeff Buckely.... Died way to young.. music that in inspires,invokes passion & TRUE thought. Why do the truly talent die young ???
This video is a beautiful tribute to Dax Johnson. He was so blessed with talent. His life ended too soon. Nadine
mental illness takes too many exceptionally gifted ppl RIP Dax
This is a really beautiful song.....
I wish he was still alive.
Does anyone know where i can get the lyrics?
lindo!!!
Hopefully I will be able to track down more live footage of Dax for the relaunching of his new website in early 2012. If anyone has any information please let me know!
his eyes look sad :(
RIP Dax Johnson
Does anybody recommend similar songs, playing piano and singing without any else added?
That would be "Crazy". It's on UA-cam, if you look for it.
Dax was the best
He really is amazing. What is the name of this song?
Brighte eyes by himself
dammit why did he have to leave us!
Crazy by Dax
@katmariebokon The song at the beginning is called crazy. You may struggle to find it but it's out there and is a brilliant song. (thumbs so others can see?)
Bright Eyes by Dax Johnson. Dont find it anywhere.
To: Scrawny23
Many thanks for this video.
Scrawny23, please do not allow Google/UA-cam to find some scurrilous excuse to delete your/this video. This video is a treasure to all.
oh ... i can´t explain why such big people always die too early... 2pack, marley, aaliyah, jackson and so on
@katmariebokon The title of the 1st song was Crazy.
Any chance of getting the lyrics for Bright Eyes?
@ariccatron Listening to him every week...
Good god man! Just try to show some respect for the dead and respect for the immesurable talent this amazing man had!
dax is not dead the aliens just took him to save him from 2012, they loved his music so much they took him earlier so they can have music for when everyone else that they are saving arrives...
🙏🙏🙏
Crazy, album: the beauty of human error
Hi Dax, I love your song ( A search for Significance) I did a video for a Jazz tune and You tube, had me take it down then I found your song
it fit perfectly, I have a singer that would match your music so well its profound, I would like her to record one of your songs please let me know if you interested