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Mike Garson for Christmas!
Still looking for Christmas ideas? We’ve got one – Mike Garson! Not only is “Bowie Variations” a great idea for the Bowie fan in your life, you can also get the Sheet Music from Mike Garson for that pianist in your life! What’s better than sheet music and a recording from the arranger? Plus, if you order now, you could still get in on our Holiday Sale and get it the Bowie Variations in time…
Mike Garson Collaborations
Mike Garson is more than just Bowie Variations, and today we have some fantastic examples to prove it! The first example is a collaboration between Garson and photographer Alex Boyd. We recently posted a picture of Alex’s here on this blog when we talked about Mike Garson being featured on the cover of Keyboard Magazine. The picture that was used was taken by Mr. Boyd, who has a long working relationship with Mr. Garson. Alex…
Bowie Variations Secret Weapon
Mike Garson hasn’t been the only star in his latest RR release, The Bowie Variations — his secret weapon, the Yamaha Disklavier, has also been bringing in news headlines! Via Vocus Press Release: In crafting his latest release, The Bowie Variations, celebrated composer, pianist and session musician, Mike Garson, relied on the Yamaha Disklavier performance reproducing piano not only to unleash his creativity, but to singlehandedly compose and create works in ways previously unimaginable. According to…
Keyboard Magazine Features Mike Garson
Keyboard Magazine Features Mike Garson on the Cover! Screenshot of Keyboard Magazine’s current homepage and cover!
Behind the Scenes of The Bowie Variations
Mike Garson and The Bowie Variations are featured on the December 2011 cover of Keyboard Magazine. The story takes readers into the “Recording Chain” that was used by RR’s own “Prof” Keith O. Johnson. The Recording Chain: Coles 4038 Ribbons, matched pair, probably early 1970 manufacture Sennheiser MKH 405 FM directional condenser, modified 1960s manufacture Sennheiser MKH 105 FM non-directional condenser, modified, 1960s manufacture Spectral DMC-10 Preamplifier, all discrete circuit with cascode upgrades, RIAA phonograph…
Mike Garson – Protest
In light of the many protests around the world, and in the U.S., Reference Recordings artist Mike Garson has composed a new work to share not only with us, but the world. “Hopefully by composing this piece it can add to the aesthetics and calm and peace that needs to accompany a protest.” – Mike Garson
The Mike Garson Trio Live!
Last Thursday we told you how to tune in to see the Mike Garson Trio performing at Blue Whale in Los Angeles, CA. Well, for those that weren’t able to see the performance live, have no fear, you can still see the archived video right here! So sit back, and take a listen to the great Mike Garson Trio: Also, if you’re in Detroit, make sure to mark December 2nd on your calendar as Mike…
Mike Garson Live Online Tonight!
The Mike Garson Trio (Mike Garson piano, Roberto Miranda bass, Bert Karl drums) will be broadcast live on Network Concerts from their concert tonight at Blue Whale! The concert will air at 8:30pm Pacific at NetworkConcerts.com! About Network Concerts: After decades of recording countless shows, we have developed an appreciation for the excellent hard-working musicians that actually create the music that you hear onstage. Behind all the smoke and fire and bright spotlights focused on…
Mike Garson on NAMM’s Oral History
NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) has a wonderful new Oral History video featuring Reference Recordings artist Mike Garson. Take a look at why they chose Mike as a part of their “Oral History” series, and head on over to NAMM.org to watch the video: “Mike Garson was classically trained on the piano and contributed greatly to jazz and rock as well as his own “now music” style. Mike’s passion for music is evident in…
Audiophile Audition reviews The Bowie Variations
John Henry of Audiophile Audition published a thorough review of Mike Garson’s RR release, The Bowie Variations this past weekend. The review gets into the heart of the works, and the influences that surrounded the pieces. It’s a highly informative read, so we encourage you to find the full review on AudAud.com. From Audiophile Audition: Mike Garson, piano – The Bowie Variations; 4/5 stars “Garson doesn’t just do straight jazz treatments of these tunes; he…
Downbeat reviews The Bowie Variations
Iconic Jazz and Blues magazine Downbeat has a review of Mike Garson’s RR Release The Bowie Variations in their November 2011 issue. We thought we would share a couple of the quotes with you for the weekend. From Downbeat Magazine: “Mike Garson is the perfect and logical candidate to delve into [David Bowie’s] music…His doing so as a solo (though sometimes overdubbed) piano album makes the project much more personal… “…On the ‘Battle for Britain/Loneliest…
Weekend Bytes
Here are just a few of quick things that came across our radar over the weekend that we felt were worth sharing. Yamaha Disklavier ‘Lends a Hand’ To Mike Garson’s Acclaimed Bowie Variations CD: In crafting his latest release, The Bowie Variations, celebrated composer, pianist and session musician, Mike Garson, relied on the Yamaha Disklavier performance reproducing piano not only to unleash his creativity, but to singlehandedly compose and create works in ways previously unimaginable.…
Kris Becker raves about “The Bowie Variations”
Composer/Songrwiter/Keyboardist Kris Becker, weighs in on Mike Garson’s The Bowie Variations via email (used with permission): Mike, I’ve been listening to your BOWIE VARIATIONS over time, in order to soak it in. Loved it upon first hearing but wanted to get on the inside of it a bit more. My favorites are hard to pick, since it’s all so great… Space Oddity: extremely beautiful. Wow. Very very heartfelt and sophisticated. I could go on in…
Independent Ethos’ 5 Part Interview With Mike Garson
The blog Independent Ethos posted a new interview with Mike Garson about his latest RR release “The Bowie Variations” last month. Now, the author has published a previously-archived thoroughly entertaining, five-part interview from 2004. So today we are happy to share all five parts with you! From Independent Ethos: “It all began at the start of this month with an exclusive interview with Mike Garson talking about his new solo album, the David Bowie Variations…
Mike Garson Demonstrates the Yamaha Disklavier
Mike Garson helped to launch Yamaha’s Disklavier Pro earlier this week in LA and Fort Wayne, Indiana simultaneously. How did he do it? Take a look: Read the extensive news coverage: “Playing a piano from 2,000 miles away” – The Orange County Register“Sweetwater retail expands, gains Yamaha inventory” – Fort Wayne Daily News“Sweetwater Sound Expands To Include Yamaha Pianos” – IndianaNewsCenter.com“Sweetwater strikes new chord” – The Journal Gazette