Neil Kymatik has died

[Pippin-Drill]

I am so sorry to tell everyone this, but my darling, beautiful boy passed away yesterday (9th April). As you can imagine I am still in shock, he was the love of my life and I was planning to spend my life with him. I can't sum up the grief I feel in a Hijack thread, but I need to do something and writing down how I feel feels like it would help, plus so many of you knew him and thought a lot about him, he was a big part of the Bristol music scene and he lived for music and cared about so many of you on here.

We do not know yet how he died, he was fit and healthy and not been unwell, hence why this has been such a shock. I kissed him goodbye yesterday morning and went out for the day, I came home about 6pm and found him under the water in the bath. I dragged him out and tried to resucitate him, but it was obvious he had been dead a few hours, I just knew, and paramedics confirmed it as soon as they got there. They are doing a post mortem next week and I'll find out more. He was only 34 and we had planned a most amazing life together. He may have slipped, or had a brain heammorage or heart attack, we just don't know, it is devistating not knowing why my baby went like that, it seems the cruelest unfairest twist of fate there has ever been.

Obviously at the moment I feel as if my world has caved in and my heart ripped out, it is hard to beleive I will never see this beautiful person again, who I loved more than anything I have ever loved and who loved me as I have never been loved; who adored his friends, music, and life.

I have had amazing support from my family and especially from Pete Forsaken, Foo Fon Fire, and Whale; they all loved him too as so did many. Also, for all the police-bashing on here,the police were amazing, I had six hours of police and CSI and CID and coroners and undertakers all milling round, but this one policeman looked after me the whole time and I cannot thank him enough.

Everything seems very bleak and foggy at the moment, but I know I will have to arrange a funeral at some point, being so young he made no plans - the only thing he ever said was that at his funeral he wanted our song, the one we were going to have played at our wedding. But one thing I do know is, if I had chance to ask him before he died what he would have wanted to do, I have a feeling the answer would have been 'I want a fuck-off big rave'. So anfter the funeral I intend to, with help from his friends, plan a MASSIVE night in his honour, with wall-to-wall dubstep, and all his mates celebrating his short, but brilliant life. When I'm thinking clearer, I will keep you posted.

Mods, if you could sticky this for a bit so people can write their feelings down and play tribute to him, I think he'd like that, you know I have a strong faith and I truely believe that he'll be reading Hijack in heaven (if anyone tries to question my faith in heaven at this point, they can kiss my ass).

Its going to take me a long time to get over this, but please all keep in contact, I need to have people's support at the moment, I don't want pity, I'm (not quite, but almost) the same person. I'm sorry I have to tell you all this, but I thought it was a good way of telling a lot of people he knew. Plus it's 5am and there's no way I can sleep.

Goodbye my sweet baby, I'll never ever stop loving you, and thank you for making me so happy. I love you forever.

[Sodapop]

You talking bout Kymatik from here.Thats shocking! RIP

[vikoi]

Em, I've just text you, I am here for you.Neil was an amazing person and musically driven guy and it doesn't seem real that this has happened to someone so on it. Words can not express the shock and sorrow that is being felt right now, please know that you are not alone and hopefully I speak for all your friends, we are all here for you 

[Rigbic]

I am so sad  Poppy jus told me. All my love xxx

[i like morrissey]

long time reader on here, thats really really sad. so many condolences.

[Pippin-Drill]

Thank you. I know I'm being pedantic and weird, but can people not use RIP. I don't beleive in RIP,I believe he is somewhere else and if I know anything about Neil, resting is something he won't be planning on..

But thanks for the messages and texts of support, it is a comfort.

[Typowriter]

This is a real shock. I'm so sorry to hear this, he was a really nice guy.

My deepest sympathies.

[gregmantis]

I kinda feel weird/almost intrusive commenting as I only knew him through his posts on here, but I am really sad to hear this.  He was one of those posters whose name I'd recognise and look for because his posts were often really funny or at least just always really positive.  I will miss that.

My thoughts/sympathies to everyone who knew him personally.  Wish I could give more than that .

[Dakuwaqa]

Didn't know him well but he used to come into somerfield when I worked there and we'd chat about music and so on. Always seemed like a really nice guy 

[Cabalist]

I'm absolutely heartbroken. Neil was a good friend of mine and we had a load of great laughs together. I've been in a state of shock since Chris told me yesterday. I've struggled to believe it's real for the whole night and have hardly slept at all. All I've done for the past 8 or so hours is remember all the great times I had with him and what a lovely person he was. I don't really know what to say at this moment in time other than you know I'll always be here for you Emma and if you need any help at all with anything then just let me know.

 

[Wascal]

I was dancing and joking with him at Dubloaded not even 36 hours ago.  Doesn't seem real,  I'm totally in shock 

Top bloke, brilliant dj and one of the friendliest guys you could meet.  Your thoughts are with Gwen & I Emma, call if you need a chat.

[ronnie]

Absolutely shocking. Our deepest sympathy & condolences 

ronnie & hooty

[LOCUS]

Got a message from James about this earlier but didn't want to put anything up on the site until I saw something from Emma.

Neil was a lovely, lovely bloke.

Sending all my love to Emma and all of Neil's friends and family.

 

[Tekton]

i'm completely shocked. my heart goes out to you emma and all that knew him. he was a good friend and i loved him dearly.    sorry i'm lost for words just found out.

 

[Superisk]

Neil you were a close friend and like a mentor to me, i hope you know my abuse was always in jehst and that i love you always

[#]

 

i cant beleave this, im in shock! neil was an amazing guy, had such character and always bubbly. my condolences go out to all those close to him and who knew him he will be greatly missed.

 

[Pippin-Drill]

i cant beleave this, im in shock! neil was an amazing guy, had such character and always bubbly. my condolences go out to all those close to him and who knew him he will be greatly missed.

 

That picture just totally floored me, that is exactly how everyone should remeber me. Its breaking my heart...

[Wascal]

[bloke]

i only met Neil a few times but i thought he was a love, i've only just read this so am still in the disbelief phase, well thats fading now but i'm still fairly shocked, lost for words pretty much

[Pippin-Drill]

i cant beleave this, im in shock! neil was an amazing guy, had such character and always bubbly. my condolences go out to all those close to him and who knew him he will be greatly missed.

 

That picture just totally floored me, that is exactly how everyone should remeber me. Its breaking my heart...

I swear I wrote 'remember him', that's made me shiver.

[snowball]

found out last night & was very shocked that the guy who's dub i up mix series that had had pretty much got me & converted me to dubstep, had left this life for another - had to rave extra hard at the croft in his honour & may his legacy live on

 

[The Amygdala]

I am in shock. I've known Neil for a good few years and his spirit was incredible - so passionate and happy all the time. I cant think what to say. Emma, I texted you and if there is anything you need let me know. I think a rave in his honour would be perfect, he loved music so much.

Neil  

[TimesAreTreacherous]

sad news sorry to hear of your loss 

[n-rich]

Dear Emma

Lou and I are absolutely devastated to hear this terrible news and our hearts and thoughts are with you and his family. Neil was my cousin and - although we lived far from each other and usually only caught up once a year - I always felt a strong kinship with him. The last time I saw him was when I met you, at his sister's 40th party last year.

When I heard the news this morning I couldn't think of anything to do other than search online to see if there was some mention of his achievements, and there's loads. I knew how dynamic he was but I had no idea quite how successful - it's been fantastic to read what a good DJ and promoter he was (I never had the chance of finding out myself, alas).

Neil was a force of nature; passionate about music, love and freedom. Long live his legacy. We will never forget him.

Rich x

[Rexus]

I only really got to know Neil in the last 6 months, him being a fellow spurs fan we got on well. We were talking just the other day about him helping out with things for the next signal so this news just seems like a big shock and a kinda sureal. My thoughts go out to all his close friends and family. Big up Kymatik  

[able]

That's terrible news. So sorry to hear that. 

[billy disney]

Heartbreaking news, thoughts to all friends and familly. 

[El Kid (previously B-LAM)]

I'm in shock, I don't think anyone could have expected this.

Neil was a great guy, always smiling, always friendly, and passionate about music.

He will be missed, my heart goes out to those close to him.

 

[Bazooka Joe]

Still in a bit of shock, such a massive blow to lose a person who was a truly lovely person, and such an inspiration to the Bristol music scene.

Thoughts go to family and friends

[mehmeh]

Only met him for the first time a month or so ago but seemed a genuinely sound guy, sorry for your loss, absolutely shocking   

[Blazey]

I am actually speechless.

Neil is a fucking top bwoy uno, one of the dudes who loved the fact I go to a Dubstep dance and fully kill it with Grime/Garage!, I probs would of stopped if it wasnt for wise words from the likes of him.

Still shocked and really dunno what else to say

If there is ANY raves to celebrate his life, It would be an honour to come and merk the dance for man, so anything pops off please let me know.

J 

[Spit]

I'm going to write to you separately Em but as I met Neil through Hijack (five years ago now) when he first came to Bristol then it only seems right to give much-deserved props on here.

Neil is a lynchpin of the Bristol music scene- I've not written 'was' because we all know that the legacy of someone as passionate about their tunes as he will never disappear. I've no doubt that he's already blagged his way into a bigger and better party elsewhere (perhaps posing as Skinnyman) and is busy hogging the decks there,  but I really wish we could have kept him at this one for a bit longer.

Gutted doesn't begin to describe how I feel- Emma I hope you know without a shadow of a doubt that we all have your back.  

[Jack Bastard]

I kinda feel weird/almost intrusive commenting as I only knew him through his posts on here, but I am really sad to hear this.  He was one of those posters whose name I'd recognise and look for because his posts were often really funny or at least just always really positive.  I will miss that.

 

I didn't know him but people I know who did always spoke well of him. Truly shocking news. For what it's worth my thoughts are with his loved ones.

[trewhella]

This is heartbreaking news - I only met him briefly last week, but I know how much he meant to all on Hijack and especially Emma.

Thoughts go out all friends and familly.

 

[Finesse]

Sorry to hear this - Never met Neil and only knew him from his incredible mixes

A sad loss to the Bristol clubbing scene!

Love to friends and family 

[whalemonste®]

I haven't really slept and this still doesn't seem quite real. I'm still in a state of shock.

Emma - you know how I feel but I must add my heartfelt condolences and sorrow to what has already been written here. As Ed rightly says, please take solace in your friends - we're all here for you right now.

Anyone who knew Neil will know that aside from his passion and talent for music, he was a fun, friendly, genuine guy and a lovely human being, always full of smiles, laughs, hospitality and good humour. I'm grateful for his good company and his friendship and I'm glad to have known him. Like so many, I will miss him, and I will remember him with nothing but respect and affection.

Godspeed my friend.

[theSultan]

deepest condolences



x x x

[Atki2]

Absolutely gutted to read this this morning. As Wascal says, was having a drink and laugh with Neil only a couple of nights ago.

All my love out to Neil, his family and Emma. I'll miss you loads buddy 

[powercut]

I really don't know what to say. Neil was one of the nicest guys you could imagine and he will be missed dearly by so many.
My thoughts are with everyone that was close to him.

As a tribute, I've started my day with what I remember Neil saying was his favourite hiphop tune of all time 'Dope on Plastic'

[Pippin-Drill]

I really don't know what to say. Neil was one of the nicest guys you could imagine and he will be missed dearly by so many.
My thoughts are with everyone that was close to him.

As a tribute, I've started my day with what I remember Neil saying was his favourite hiphop tune of all time 'Dope on Plastic'

The best way to rememer him, for all of you, is put on your favourite tune and have a skank. I'm gutted I'm at my mums with none of his music, but I think Superisk is bringing me some later, which will be a big help/ Good I miss him so much I feel like I've lost half myself.

[Don Angelo]

you have my condonlences

didnt meet him but remember some of his posts on here

 

[Jackov]

cannot believe it, im really sorry to hear this  

Havent actually seen him for a little while but it was only 2 days ago on here that he told me to put my tracks up and not worry about the Hijack beardstrokers, and I didnt do   wish I had took his advice now

[The Kelly Twins]

We didnt know Neil very well, but we had the pleasure of meeting to him on several occasions and he was one of the friendliest and most genuine people we've encountered since being in Bristol.

Our thoughts go out to Emma and his family. We will raise a glass in his honour tonight.

Dan & Sean.

[SUPA!]

Such sad news... I really dont know what to say other than big love to all those close to him, and wanted to say my thanks to Neil as he was the first person to take me to DMZ, and I am so lucky that I went that night as it was the one that went down in history the one where they moved from 3rd bass the mass proper... and I have Neil to thank for being there.

 

A great guy who be greatly missed

Emma like everyone else i am thinking of you most of all

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Hypno-tits]

He was my first good friend in bristol, and I wish I'd told him more how much I valued him as a friend and a housemate when we lived together. An amazing person, I can't believe he is gone. I dont know what to say on here, Emma each and every person he met will never forget him... The bells are ringing in the church here at home, and I hope he can hear them wherever he is now, for him they sound beautiful. xxxx 

[Kallendar]

Really really sad news, so warm, friendly and full of support everytime I spoke to him     

[Dekoy (Dwindle)]

Emma I'm so sorry to hear that. What shocking news. I'd only ever met Neil out but he was always in high spirits with a big smile on his face. His love and depth of musical knowledge was untouchable. My thoughts go to you and his family. Rest in peace Neil.

[Benjamin One]

never met the dude in the flesh but he was always encouraging and offering advice on what we do,he new his stuff!,much love to the people that were close to him

[Dub boy]

I'm totally in shock.... neil was one of the soundest fella's, a lovely bloke ....... one of lifes good guys, and an incredible dj. Emma my heart goes out to you & neils family. if there's anything u need just ask

cant believe i saw in last sat at the swan, and on weds at dubloaded. im lost for words

[*Weasel*]

Tony and I are in complete shock

Neil was a legend and we are both greatful to have ever known such a top bloke

He is one of the most genuine people i have known and would alsways stop and chat with a massive grin on his face.
Even when he had grazed his face to bits and had a massive scab on his nose from falling over all he could do was laugh about it!

We will both miss him terribly. The Bristol scene has a massive big gaping hole in it now he's not here.