Michael Giles was the drummer in Giles, Giles & Fripp and a founding member… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Giles was the drummer in Giles, Giles & Fripp and a founding member of King Crimson. He recorded one solo album, called Progress, in 1978, and has also been involved with 21st Century Schizoid Band. Michael Giles (2008-2009) play in Michael Giles' Band with Ad Chivers and Dan Pennie. He was born on March 1, 1942 in Winton, Bournemouth, Hampshire. His daughter, model Amanda Giles, is married to Jakko Jakszyk (ex-Level 42). His playing is free and flowing, owing heavily to the jazz tradition while also drawing from rock players such as Mitch Mitchell and Ginger Baker. His playing often had a very orchestral feel as well, as seen on many of the songs of the first King Crimson album, In the Court of the Crimson King. In concert, he was a monster player, creating a huge sound upon which guitarist Robert Fripp, bassist Greg Lake and saxophonist Ian McDonald played their symphonic jazz-rock. Giles left the group in late 1969, though he played as a session musician on the band's second album, In The Wake Of Poseidon. He joined Ian McDonald to record an album called McDonald and Giles, which was much lighter in style than King Crimson, but just as challenging musically. A solo album, Progress, was recorded in the late 1970s, but only released in the 2000s. He has continued to work as a session musician. Recently, he co-founded the 21st Century Schizoid Band, a group mostly comprising of old King Crimson members but also including his son-in-law Jakszyk. However, after one tour, he tired of live work and passed the drum stool over to Ian Wallace, another former Crimson drummer, who died in February 2007. Michael Giles had his first professional gig in 1964 with Trendsetters, Ltd., later moving on with his brother Peter Giles to become Robert Fripp's partner in obscurity as a member of Giles, Giles and Fripp in 1967. This of course led to the first incarnation of the mighty King Crimson, but almost as soon as the band was underway it was falling apart, with Giles and Crimson multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald turning in their notice and recording the much less aggressive McDonald and Giles in 1970. In the 1970s Giles worked as a session player for artists ranging from Steve Winwood and Kevin Ayers to Leo Sayer and Neil Sedaka. His own musical output in subsequent years has been almost nonexistent, the few exceptions being the soundtrack piece Ghost Dance (a collaboration with Jamie Muir and David Cunningham, recorded in 1983 but not released until 1996), and his only solo album Progress (recorded in 1978 but not released until 2003). In 2002 Giles joined with McDonald and his brother Peter, as well as former Crimson wind player Mel Collins, to form 21st Century Schizoid Band, a band primarily focused on rehashing songs from the early stages of King Crimson; he was replaced in 2003 by fellow King Crimson ex-drummer Ian Wallace. In late 2008, a new venture was announced, Michael Giles' MAD Band, with Ad Chivers and Dan Pennie.[1] A release and live shows are planned for 2009.

Arrival
Michael Giles Lyrics

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People in the street
Dancing on a beat
To the rhythm of arrival

Music in the air
Playing everywhere
To the rhythm of arrival

Singing in the crowd
Voices very loud
In a song of celebration

Loving in the night

Everything is right
In a song of celebration

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Giles's song "Arrival" describe a scene of joyous celebration. The people in the street are caught up in the music and dancing to the beat, all welcoming the arrival of something or someone special. The impact of the arrival is felt through the music, which is playing everywhere, filling the air with a palpable energy. The crowd is singing along, their voices ringing out in celebration and adding to the overall sense of excitement. The love in the air is palpable and everything feels right in that moment.

The lyrics suggest a sense of unity and community, with everyone coming together to celebrate the same thing. The arrival could be interpreted in many ways - perhaps it's the arrival of a long-awaited event, a loved one, or even a cultural shift. The lyrics don't specify, but what is clear is the sense of joy and anticipation that the arrival has brought about. The universal themes of music, dance, and love are all present in the song, reinforcing the idea of unity and togetherness.

Line by Line Meaning

People in the street
Individuals outside their homes

Dancing on a beat
Moving rhythmically to music

To the rhythm of arrival
According to the beat of a new occurrence

Music in the air
Sounds of melodies around

Playing everywhere
Heard in all locations

Singing in the crowd
Voices joined together in a group

Voices very loud
Producing sound at high volume

In a song of celebration
In a musical tribute to commemorate something

Loving in the night
Showing affection during the evening

Everything is right
All is well and proper

In a song of celebration
In a musical tribute to commemorate something