Robin Williams was my favorite comedian. 

Like the rest of the world, I admired Robin and the work he created. After hearing of his passing my thoughts turned to a sonata I wrote for him in 1999 after being so moved by his cumulative legacy. I wanted terribly to get this song to him at the time but had no idea how to as I'd have been just one of his millions of fans. 

In any case, today I share that song I wrote for Robin with the world. It's a classical piece - one that may not be easily digested. I hope I was able to tap into his brilliance... and perhaps some of the pain.

The song is available for download on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sonata-17-for-robin-williams/id1019404531 and Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RKL3UA/ref=dm_ws_ap_tlw_alb113

Sonata 17 For Robin Williams

These are my first experiments in music.  Recorded in the comfort of my bedroom, these intimate recordings represent music written by me and other great legends.  

I've included the names of the artists I covered.  Any song that doesn't have an artist was composed by me.

These are merely a few of the tunes that inspired me to continue pursuing music.  I hope they will inspire and encourage you as well!

Me And Bobby McGee (Cover Of Kris Kristofferson - Janice Joplin)

Reckless

Cuts Like A Knife (Live At Hammersmith Odeon/1985)

Michael Bublé - How Sweet It Is

Patsy Cline  Willie Nelson - Life's a Railway to Heaven...Life is Like a Mountain Railroad(1)

111 Rock 'n' Roll Superhits (The Ultimate Compilation)

Maybelline

Classically trained jazz and rock pianist with an avant-garde style. Worked with David Bowie, Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails and many more in addition to numerous symphonies. More at https://www.facebook.com/mikegarson/

Sonata 17 For Robin Williams

Mike Garson