Chick Corea 'The Eternal Child' TRIBUTE - by Frank Gambale

Chick told me that this song, "Eternal Child", came to him in a dream. He said he had to get up and write it down immediately. When we recorded this song I had the great joy of playing this soulful and haunting melody. Playing this song live we often started it with a 5 minute duet interplay on the theme and changes. We did this together many nights, on many stages, and each time and every time it was dream-like. Chick was truly the Eternal Child in life and in music. I felt this to be the perfect tribute song to play for him. Chick truly understood what it is I do on guitar. This made playing with him all the more special. There is so much I am grateful for to this gentle genius whom I love very much. For me, music speaks louder than words ever could and it is with that sentiment that I offer this video.
Frank Gambale

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[AlbertWhiteOWL]

"For me, music speaks louder than words ever could and it is with that sentiment that I offer this video." Thank You Frank.

[paulcarroll]

You were closer to him than most, I can sense your sorrow in this performance. It's been a difficult time for most people this last year. Take care frank from Ireland...

[ErkanErzurumlu]

R.I.P dear Chick Corea. Thank you Mr. Gambale 🙏🏻

[thaddeuscorea]

Thank you "Uncle" Frank. Sending much love to you and your family. Missing my Pops every day and your tribute is so filled with warmth and thankfulness.

[jeffersonschmidt]

My great friend Gambale !!!! Chick Corea at Elektric Band with you, was the best band fusion ever !! A all my affection to you !!!!
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[WarhawkBeyond]

Chick Corea has worked with lots of great guitar players from Mike Miller to Bill Connors to Charles Altura to guitar legends such as Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Scott Henderson but I consider Frank Gambale to not only be his main collaborator in virtually all of his projects from solo to RTF IV to the Elektric Band but he is the best guitarist he has ever played with.

He is a true team player who cares so much about the music and isn't just about shredding and chops, he is an incredible versatile musician on both electric and acoustic guitars but can play any style of genre from jazz to rock to latin to fusion. Frank Gambale is the whole complete package and this is a beautiful fitting tribute to one of the greatest of all time.

RIP Eternal Child

[teodorofranco]

Your guitar is crying for him.... and so are you.... and so are we

[JackGardiner]

Just so beautiful. Thanks for the constant inspiration Frank. His music will live on forever!

[jagmasters]

Beautiful tribute Frank. His musical soul is now "forever".

[brianshive]

Chick has returned to forever.
His music will stay here until the Sun stops shining.
Thanks for the tribute.

[victortsykunov]

Grew up with his music and a I feel like part of me gone, but you played with him I feel your pain man... RIP Armando

[doctorgarbonzo]

Music speaks louder than Words! God bless Frank

[tonyviselab]

Thank you Mr. Gambale for reminding us the true meaning of music

[marcoperriello]

Frank, your Way to touch the strings is Unique. To me you are one of the very few greatest guitarists the world gave us the privilege to have, together with your friends musicians of the incredible Chick Corea Band. And So has he Been among others.
I am sure He appreciated this fabulous performance.
You are Great Sir!
God bless you

[nicolaseverino]

Grazie Frank. Bellissimo tributo. Chick lascia un vuoto incolmabile nella storia della musica.

[MarsziParszi]

So many of us, fans, are sad but it must be truly heartbreaking to those who played with him. Beautiful tribute.

[jefffelderman]

I expected nothing short of seeing the genius pouring out his heart and soul in memory of the "eternal child." Somewhere up there Chick is smiling that unmistakable smile of his reacting to this deeply soulful and heartfelt tribute!

[whiteplayon]

Made me cry. At the end of the day Chick. Well done. Thanks Mr. Gambale.

[josegabriel]

Dear Frank Gambale I understand your words and I can hear in your interpretation the sadness for the departure of your friend Chick Corea, who for me has been and is a great reference in music and I admire him for all the music he has left us. Your melodies have always captivated me and today I have been able to listen to them once more with my heart because you always play with your heart. God bless you Frank.

[kevinfrancistoler]

Thank you for sharing this and giving us a glimpse into your kind soul during a moment of reflection, Frank.
Chicks music brings out the Eternal Child in all of us...your contribution to his music and the E. Band really kicked it up several notches. Never lose sight of that child inside of you...