【Piano Cover】 祝你平安 | In Loving Memory of 刘永春
27One year ago today, my grandfather passed away from this world at age 87. He was one of the most influential people in my life - he raised me from a young age and taught me many of my life skills as well as passing onto me a keen love of music. Despite never having had any formal music education, my grandfather had a natural talent for music, and could pick up almost any instrument and play any song by ear - any musical ability I have today is due in no small part to the time I spent with him. My grandfather was the strongest, kindest, most resourceful person I know, and the world is less bright of a place without him.
This song 《祝你平安》 is a deeply personal song for me - I used to sing this song with my grandparents back when I was growing up with them in the 90s, and it's a melody that's always stayed with me. I recorded this video back nearly a year ago in January, but I couldn't bring myself to post this on YouTube (or even play the piano) since then. Hopefully finally releasing this cover will give me some closure and help me come to peace with his departure. I know he wouldn't have wanted to me to stop playing music.
I still miss you every day, Grandpa. I hope that wherever you are now, this music reaches you ❤️
Rest in peace, 刘永春 (1935-2022).