Telefon Tel Aviv - New Album / RIP Band Member

[think_run]

Joy for a new album, sadness for the loss of 1/2 of a great group:

from myspace/telefontelaviv

Hello, Everyone.

It breaks my heart to inform you all that Charlie Cooper, my better half in Telefon Tel Aviv, passed away on January 22nd.

We have been friends since high school, and began making records together a decade ago. We have been so fortunate to tour the world together, while at the same time having a massive amount of laughs at one another's expense.

Aside from Charlie's singular genius and musical gifts, I can tell you that he was a total sweetheart of a guy, and a loving friend and confidant to people everywhere. His musicianship was surpassed only by his greater gift to the world - his warmth, his generosity, his unquenchable humor, and his undying loyalty to those whom he loved. In the spirit of honorable mention, however, I should mention that he had a shoe collection that was marvelous, knowledge of hip-hop that was profound, and knowledge of wine that was subtle.

He is survived by a sister, a neice, a nephew, his mother, his stepfather, me, and more adoring friends than the Universe has dark matter. As such, his family and I ask for your discretion and consideration of our privacy during these extremely turbulent waters.

Yours in Music,

Joshua Eustis

[undarrenworld]

Im very sad about that. Telefon Tel Aviv have very beautiful music. Fans will never forget Charles.

R.I.P. Charles.

[Leon]

Sad news indeed.

About the new album, I've heard it for the first time yesterday, and I didn't really like it. Maybe it grows.

[undarrenworld]

Originally Posted by Leon

Sad news indeed.

About the new album, I've heard it for the first time yesterday, and I didn't really like it. Maybe it grows.

Give it time, its beautiful record.

[djeddy]

i've been salivating about TTV since their first release 'farenheit fair enough'

i've also been looking forward to the new album. at the same time very saddened at the news about charlie. its quite affecting in the same way another musical genius name james yancey (j-dilla) died..all suddenly. i don't know if Eustis can move on with TTV. or just simply end it.

very sad...