Street Musician - Minneapolis

I learned just yesterday that David passed away on June 30. I've not seen or talked with him for years--decades, really. Growing up in Rochester, we were the greatest of friends well into our high school days. We shared almost everything, including music. Quite literally, we grew up playing music together. David, I think, was always a level above me on that score (as well as several others); as the video indicates, he truly loved music and loved playing it. If not a virtuoso, he certainly was close.

I'm so happy to see this short clip of him. It's a fine tribute to a truly wonderful human being.

I knew Dave. He was a good guy. It's nice to see him commemorated like this.

In July 2011, David McGee passed away at age 53. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, friend and musician. He was the most interesting, creative, deeply spiritual and gentle man I have ever known. We will miss his energy, his voice, his spirit, his presence...and of course his music.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful song!

one of the most inspirational post on current...thanks and i wish i lived in mn to hear him play more...i feel so uplifted just by watching:-)thank you so much.

namaste

this is it.

No. THANK YOU Mr. McGee. and thank you ignite for the posting. I have always loved the cello, it's one of those instruments that takes you somewhere else... "Rapture" Nice.

fantastic. nice music, edit and really enjoyed it.

He is what makes the farmer's market serine! What beautiful music one person can play!

This guy is awesome. It's great to see people doing what they love every day. Busking is one of my favorite hobbies - it's extremely rewarding even when the tips aren't coming in.

Great video. Good editing and photo as well.

Wow, that has got to be some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard.

Anyone know if I can this kind of music on I-tunes or cds?

Morgan Freeman majestic type voice projected into his easy to listen soulful music

The only way to live....give and radiate your love and your craft is a gift in itself.........so pure

i love street musicians, they are a wonderful color in the city painting.

Yeah! Minneapolis love!

Truly lovely.

Venice Beach street performers have met their match, but I'll take the pacific over the atlantic anyday.

Thank you David you are a voice for the people in MN, I live across the river in St. Paul, MN. I appreciate your mention to meditation, it is the action of focus and truely being the fullest expression of yourself. YOU are beautiful and your music is beautiful, thankyou for sharing!

Hey look at that, Twin Cities!

For anyone studying the English language...what the Musician is saying in the form of narrative role or describing his life...Can been interpreted as "Poem"...
GCSE students learn from this.... The musician can actually publish this piece, if he has not done so, yet, as Poem and he would make mint...
.......Alan.......x..............

Summing up the street Musician...
This is how kings and queens were treated and lived back in the days. People would gather for themselves as well as for their kings and queens. (keeping in mind that, they often pass at the end of their errands )( Moreover, "people coming up and laying gifts at his feet" this is a life of a Royal...... this is why i love current as you can learn and tell the truth without thinking about offending anyone...!!!...
......Alan.......x............

The previous post was by teedawg's 14 year old daughter, who sings and plays the piano.

This story is inspiring. I think it's amazing that people like him, every day, get out there and do something that makes people feel good, even if they aren't stopping to tip you, or look at you. Everybody, in one way or another is affected by music. Because, music really is the most beautiful, natural, long-lived art that exists.

I used to check out David McGee down at the Farmer's Market as often as possible.
He's terrific.
Nice to see him again, still doing what he loves.

Great story. He shows lot of commitment to something he loves. Reminds me of the janitor in Calfornia that has surfed every day for the last 30 some years. It would have been nice if the whole thing wasn't a commercial for the new jamie foxx movie.