Garson was originally noticed when he played on the I'm the One album by early 1970s experimental artist Annette Peacock. When Peacock was asked by a very interested David Bowie to join him on his tour she refused. Garson however did not and so began one of the most enduring relationships in rock history.
Garson gave the piano and keyboard backing on the later Ziggy Stardust tour and his unique contribution to Aladdin Sane gave the album an avant garde jazz feel with long and sometimes atonal piano solos.
He played also for Mick Ronson (guitarist and sound of the "Spiders from Mars") on his first and last solo tour, and his first album (Slaughter on Tenth Avenue). Ironically he came to replace Ronson's role as Bowie's musical lieutenant on several occasions. Notably on 'We are the dead' from the 'Diamond Dogs' album, where Garson's metronome like keyboard provides a dramatic setting for Bowie's vocals and on the title track to 'Young Americans' where his jaunty piano leads the band. Garson played with Bowie on and off over the years, resurfacing on the The Buddha of Suburbia album and inspiring Bowie to experiment again. The ambitious Outside album was the result.
Parallel to this Garson engaged in his own solo career as a jazz pianist, pushing the bounds of his art. He is regarded in the industry as one of the very few 'rock' pianists capable of performing extended piano solos. He remains one of the most highly sought-after session musicians with a unique sound of his own which others wish to utilise for their own projects.
In 1993, Garson began a short-lived series of Screen Themes albums, jazz renditions of major themes and suites from film scores of 1993, and the following year, 1994. The latter album featured the recording debut of Jessica L. Tivens, at age 13, who had previously appeared on Star Search. Both albums were released by Discovery Records.
Garson worked with the reformed Spiders From Mars in 1975, alongside Mick Woodmansey, Trevor Bolder, Dave Black and Pete McDonald. They recorded just one album before going their separate ways.
He joined the Pumpkins for their Adore tour, playing piano, keyboards and synthesizer. His piano playing was an integral part of the Pumpkins' performance. After the tour, he joined Corgan on his solo effort—the soundtrack for the movie Stigmata. Garson did not perform the song "Le Deux Machina" on the Pumpkins' Machina II album, but did play on the corresponding piano section of "Glass and the Ghost Children" off of Machina/The Machines of God, which was actually excerpts of the version from The Friends and Enemies of Modern Music tape. Mike also played on Nine Inch Nails's album 'The Fragile' as well as with No Doubt and many other acts.
Recently Mike Garson appeared on Myspace with his own music site, and to date has released some 50 free tracks. He is currently working on 3 new albums as well as collaborating with several bands as touring player/session musician. His latest collaboration shows up on the last "met-on-Myspace" young french artist Kuta's album: "A Home" . Garson also contributed to and received co writing credit on the track "Something Unseen" by Athens, GA power pop band Chris McKay & the Critical Darlings. He has also been collaborating with the Norwegian band Sleepyard.
In A Sentimental Mood
Mike Garson Lyrics
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I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
The song "In A Sentimental Mood" by Mike Garson captures the essence of being in love and experiencing its magical effects. The lyrics express the overwhelming feeling of happiness that love brings, as the singer talks about how his/her lover's presence is like a warm flame that dispels the gloom. The singer is swept away by the magic of every kiss and is grateful for the way their lover has made this night a divine experience. The lyricist uses metaphors and imagery to describe the beautiful and idyllic nature of love, such as the stars shining through the room and rose pearls falling. The singer is at a loss for words how loving and sentimental he/she is feeling and is grateful for this heavenly moment.
Line by Line Meaning
In A Sentimental Mood
The songwriter is feeling sentimental and romantic.
I can see the stars come thru my room
The songwriter can see the stars shining through their window, creating a romantic atmosphere.
While your loving attitude
The songwriter is referring to their lover's affectionate behavior.
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
The songwriter's lover's love is so intense that it can light up their darkest moments.
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
The songwriter is describing the magical feeling they experience when kissing their lover.
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
The songwriter feels like there is music surrounding them when they are in love.
In this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise complete
The songwriter feels like they are in paradise when they are with their lover.
Rose pearls seem to fall
The songwriter is describing the beauty of the moment they are experiencing with their lover.
It's all like a dream to call you mine
The songwriter feels like they are living in a dream because they are so happy to have their lover.
My heart's lighter thing
The songwriter's heart feels light and free when they are with their lover.
Since you made me this night a thing divine
The songwriter feels like their lover has made this night an incredibly special and divine moment for them.
I'm within a world so heavenly
The songwriter feels like they are in a heavenly world because of their lover's affection.
For I never dreamt
The songwriter is expressing surprise that they are living in such a beautiful moment with their lover.
That you'd be loving sentimental me
The songwriter is expressing gratitude that their lover loves them and that they are able to experience such a romantic moment together.
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Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz
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