Thank you for sharing Mike! It's mesmerizing! RIP David <3

it's so sweet Mike...can't stop listening to it...again and again and again and again...you were really close to him...to David...Jones <3 #davidbowie

This piece is as amazing as the man himself.  It does capture him.  You are a part of him Mike.  Thank you.

Thank you Mike, again, thank you....we share the sorrow but smile with the memories, much love Sjx

Thank you for allowing us to step into this beautiful depth of pure emotion.

Thank you so much for sharing this. Uplifting, poignant and beautiful. The Starman always surrounded himself with musical angels, and your immense virtuosity and creativity here are testament to that. Me, I'm off to practice my scales some more. Heartfelt love and respect, Mr Garson <3

this is totally beautiful, thank you so much for sharing it with us

even so many years on listening to this still brings tears to my eyes.  Like a huge gap left in the world.  Such a wonderful tribute.  Thank you

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

I wrote this in 2008 when my piano was being tuned and left the felts deadening its strings as I composed - leading to this... the quietest piece I've ever written. 

Contemplation

Some Things Take Time - Bob Stillman

The best way to express my sorrow is through music. This song, “A Tribute to David,” is very important to me. I recorded it in 2011 for my Bowie Variations album and haven’t performed it since. While the whole album was variations on David’s music, this one meant the most to me because I wrote it for him. It’s how I felt about David in musical terms. Though there’s no doubt I have more music for David coming, this is what I have to offer this morning. Please feel free to share this with others and respond with your memories, thoughts and feelings.

Tribute To David

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/

Tribute To David

Mike Garson

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