Hi everyone!
Although I have been attending Fanime for years, this was the first time that I brought my sax with me. I have to say that I was blown away by the encouragement and complements that I received from various folks at the con. I was really touched by how many people let me know that my music uplifted their spirits or helped the long lines feel less frustrating. I will treasure this experience for years to come. Among the highlights were:
-Being requested to play "Careless Whisper" (that George Michael song/Sexy sax man song) a total of 68 times. I only turned down 3 requests. XD
-Nearly moving someone to tears after playing Lilium
-Trolling the protesters with a RickRoll and "Why can't we be friends"
-Jammin' with 4 Guitars
-Playing Zelda tunes with an Ocarina player
-Playing "Cupcakes" while a pinkie pie cosplayer sung along
-Making up a song about the pink bubble robot
-Playing in the pre-reg line for 5 hours straight
-Randomly playing with The Super Soul Bros. at Iguanas
-Playing "Eyes on Me" for the Final Fantasy gathering mock wedding/real proposal
For the folks who took video of me: If you are planning to post vids online, would you send me a pm or or hit up my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/MkaliKunguru) to let me know?
Edit: Vids that I have found so far are here! Includes the "Pink Bubble" song!, Final Fantasy Mock Wedding, and other randomness! ^__^ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA_WSsyshVM&list=PLA787F39BC2A1BF2F)
Edit 2: I was rather happy with this jazzy version of Epic Sax Guy. XD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVoB9Nml9Ps)
Once again, a HUGE thank you to everyone stopped to listen, chat, request a song or just shake my hand.
Much Love,
Bruce aka Mkali
Dude u rocked
You were great! I saw you several times and wanted to request "that George Michael song," but thought I'd annoy you by it. I can't believe you played it so many times and I never heard it! Anyway, I hope you come back next year and play again.
Dude you were awesome! There were a few times while walking passed you I was tempted to yell "Play that one George Michael song" but same as a previous commenter I figured you had heard it many times and I didn't want to annoy you. xD But anyways, you're very talented and I enjoyed hearing you play. :)
Hey Sax man
You were amazing and I hope to see you again at Fanime 2013. You really touched me and my friends.
I requested Careless whisper during the thursday line buildup haha
Dude, you were making my con so much better. anyways here's the pic of you with the dos equis guy cutout I was carrying around I look forward to see you next year.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3299338292511&set=a.3299033484891.2129958.1539530761&type=3
Thank you for taking my request for the Star Wars Cantina song. Here's the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63J4Up6OiHE
You were awesome. here is pic i toke of you. http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd311/persiandragon/CIMG6799.jpg
Thanks for the love everyone! I am happy that so many felt that my music added to the positive spirit of the con. I will most certainly be back next year with more tunes and more skills!
didn't manage to shout my request for Baker's Street but I did hear you an awful lot during the con. :)
Thanks again for performing dude, you were fantastic. :) I tipped you a dollar when I passed you in the reg line, but you deserved way more.
Thank you for playing during the pre-reg line.
Although I never stopped to say hi, I passed by you quite a few times. You were definitely a neat highlight to this year's con! Thanks, bro!
was that you playing the Zelda theme song several times? If it was then I have this to say. INSTRUMENTAL AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT lol
you are fanime con exclusive for sure
you were awesome!! saw you one night with a bunch of cards out in front of you.. also think i saw you in the game room during the freestyle ddr..