The Keyboard Chronicles David Holloway
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Keyboard players from all genres talk about their careers and share insights for the rest of us.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior in a covers band or a successful act on the international tour circuit, we’ll try and keep you entertained with the latest and greatest keyboard players talk. Both show hosts are players themselves, so we try to keep it relevant and fun.
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Eric Mouquet, Deep Forest
It’s hard to overstate Eric Mouquet’s impact on music during the 1990s, and he’s still going strong. We cover Eric’s seminal work with Deep Forest but also his extensive recording, performing and collaboration with everyone from Peter Gabriel to David Foster and Herbie Hancock.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Eric’s introduction to music (thank you Deep Purple!)
Welson electric organs
The Farfisa VIP 500 organ
Commencing studio work and learning from the pros
Joe Hammer and Eric Mouquet
Computers and MIDI lead to Deep Forest
The formation of Deep Forest with Michel Sanchez
Electronic music inspirations
Approach to recording the first Deep Forest album
The iconic Akai s900 sampler
Erics go-to synths on the first album
The Roland JD-800
How Australia kicked off Deep Forest’s wider success
Taking a different approach to the second Deep Forest album (Boheme)
Deep Forest’s third album Comparsa
The passion for musical exploration 30 years later
Eric’s work with Japanese artist Mell: repeat – Deep Forest Remix
Eric’s work with Japanese artist Chitose Hajime on the album Music Detected – Will You Be Ready
Working with Chinese artist Sa Dingding
The joy of improvising and creating with a singer
Working with Josh Groban and David Foster – Remember When It Rained
Josh Groban – Awake
Josh Groban – Machine (with Herbie Hancock)
Collaboration with Peter Gabriel – While The Earth Sleeps
Admiration for Joe Zawinul
The technology Eric uses to create albums now
Why the Expressive E Osmose is the keyboard Eric had been waiting for
Desert Island Discs: Black Market – Weather Report, Piano Concerto in G – Ravel, Close to the Edge – Yes, A Love Supreme – John Coltrane, Blue Lines – Massive Attack
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Phillip Golub, Pianist / Composer
Phillip Golub is a Brooklyn-based pianist, improviser, and composer. We talk on Phillip’s career and his work in transcribing Wayne Shorter’s work, as well as some thoughts on the increasing challenges musicians face industrially. All in all a fascinating chat!
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Phillip’s musical upbringing
Establishing a career in music
Phillip playing with Layale Chaker and the Sarafand Ensemble
Tropos – Fronk
Breaking down the binary of composition and improvisation
Approaching transcription and realising the work of others
Steinberg Dorico
Why Phillip prefers Dorico over Sibelius
How Phillip came to be the transcriber of Wayne Shorter’s works
Esperanza Spalding
Attempting to assess Wayne Shorter’s impact on music
Phillip Golub – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Phillip’s approach to creating music the past decade
The importance of working with other people and sustained collaboration
Phillip’s work with the Music Worker’s Alliance and the industrial challenges musicians face
Session pay versus recording for ‘pizza and beer’
Artificial intelligence and keeping music human
Phillip’s favourite non-piano keyboards
Phillip’s Pianoteq inspired instrument, the Flexichord
How lower quality key beds can be a creative opportunity
Tag a Keyboard Player: Dana Saul
Desert Island Discs: Junk Magic – Craig Taborn, Silent Tongues – Cecil Taylor, Autotrophs – Cory Smythe, Dusk – Andrew Hill, Open, To Love – Paul Bley, Largo – Brad Mehldau
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Anna Lapwood, Organist / Conductor / Broadcaster
Anna Lapwood is a British organist, conductor, and broadcaster. Currently Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Anna has a full schedule as both organist and conductor. We go in-depth in relation to some of the amazing instruments Anna has performed on, as well as a wide-ranging discussion on Anna’s career and the challenges of classical music in the modern era more broadly.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Anna’s musical upbringing
First exposure to the organ
The approach to intensive practice of up to 8 hours per day
Becoming Director of Music at Pembroke College at 21
How teaching music works at Cambridge
A week in the life of Anna Lapwood and Pembroke College
Developing as a conductor
Releasing one’s own work
Insights into performance anxiety and ‘getting out of one’s head’
Anna’s love for film music and re-interpreting film music for the organ
Anna performs ‘Cornfield Chase’ from the movie Interstellar
The power of film music as a ‘gateway’ to classical music
Anna explores the Royal Albert Hall Organ
The largest organ in the world in Atlantic City USA
Macy’s Philadelphia Wanamaker Organ
Comparing thoughts on the organ as an instrument now, to when Anna was first introduced to the instrument
Anna and Bonobo perform together
Thoughts on keeping classical music fresh in the 21st Century and beyond
A discussion on organist footwear – Organ Master shoes
The Cambridge Organ Experience
Bachathon for Zambia
A tip for young players wanting to work in the music industry
Three emerging artists Anna calls out: Toril Azzalini-Machecler, Lucy Walker, Jess Gillam
Desert Island Discs: My One and Only Thrill – Melody Gardot, Soundtrack – Pirates of the Caribbean, Metamorphosen – Strauss, Bring Us, O Lord God – Sir William Harris, Intermezzo in A Major – Brahms
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Jim Sheridan, TV Music Producer, Musical Director & Composer
Jim Sheridan is a hard keyboard player to quantify, as his career has been incredibly diverse. That said, it’s fair to say he’s a TV production expert from a musical viewpoint, and it’s given him some fascinating perspectives on composition, production and musicianship.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Name That Tune – Fox Network
The process of refining 1400+ songs for a season of the show
The joy of working with Randy Jackson
The intensity of workflow during production of a season of Name That Tune
Jim on the Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy
Jim’s (non) musical upbringing, teaching himself to play and his unexpected first audition
The iconic Roland D50 Digital Native Dance
Spyder Simpson – He’s a Businessman
Jim performing with Linda Martin in 1995
Why Jim won’t have a bad word said against pop stars Jedward
Jim on The Lyrics Board
Jedward go acoustic on the Late Late Show
Moving into TV work
Learning and doing TV composition, and what killed it as a viable career
Becoming a TV house band musical director
Jim and his house band on Tubridy Tonight
Michael Fassbender singing Twist and Shout
Guns, late nights and a train wreck performance worthy of nightmares
Russell Crowe performs on the Late Late Show
Jim with Sinead O’Connor – For One Night Only
Desert Island Discs: Trevor Horn Reimagines The Eighties – Trevor Horn, The Nightfly – Donald Fagen, Hejira- Joni Mitchell, West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein, Film Music Collection – Ennio Morricone
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David Ryshpan, Vox Sambou / Trio Bruxo
David Ryshpan is a multifaceted Canadian musician whose talents extend to being a pianist, keyboardist, composer, arranger, and DJ. Born in Toronto. David has collaborated with a range of artists, including the likes of Vox Sambou, Jorge Ben Jor, and Trio Bruxo, showcasing his versatility across different musical landscapes. We go from Beijing to Brazil in this discussion, with a side-trip to Tokyo, hope you enjoy it.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Getting into jazz at the age of 9
Playing matinee gigs at The Rex as a teenager
Dave Brubeck – Strange Meadow Lark
Jeff Johnston – McGill University
David’s technique and why it was less than optimal
David’s video on avoiding the ‘chicken dance’ with keyboard fingering
Indigone Trio – Tonglen
On developing a passion for Brazilian Jazz
The Banff Centre Jazz & Sonic Arts residency
Djavan – Tem Boi na Linha
Jorge Ben Jor
David performing with Jorge Ben Jor 2013
David at Blue Note Tokyo with Jorge Ben Jor 2014
Working with Vox Sambou
Vox Sambou at Rio das Ostras Jazz & Blues festival 2019
The amazing Oktoecho
Oktoecho – Transcestral
Trio Bruxo in action
Tag a Keyboard Player: Ric’key Pageot; Camille Gélinas (www.instagram.com/cam.geli); David Osei-Afrifa (www.instagram.com/david.osei.afrifa)
Desert Island Discs: Herbie Hancock – Thrust; Stevie Wonder – Innervisions; Willie Colón & Ruben Blades – Siembra; Djavan – Alumbramento; Guillermo Klein – Carrera
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Mikey Rowe, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds / Oasis
Mikey Rowe is keyboardist for Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Rowe’s musical journey with Noel Gallagher extends beyond the High Flying Birds. He was also a part of Oasis and has an incredibly extensive session and recording career, which we discuss in some depth. And then there’s the train wreck story… A huge thanks to Mikey for his time!
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Mikey’s website
Mikey’s past 6-12 months with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
How the High Flying Birds gig came about
Recording process with Noel and the High Flying Birds
MD role and prepping for translating the new recorded work into the live environment
Getting the gig with Oasis
Mikey with Oasis on MTV Unplugged – Listen Up
Mikey’s approach to covering the huge Oasis / Gallagher back catalogue
Mikey’s Mainstage rig
Mikey’s home studio setup
Working with The Amorphous Androgynous and Future Sound of London
Working with Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks – In Your Dreams
Mikey playing with Sheryl Crow – My Favourite Mistake
On not reading music and working with other great musicians
Playing with David Gilmour on Rattle That Lock
Mikey playing David Gilmour’s song Today
Why Mikey thinks he didn’t do a great job on the David Gilmour session
Talking Hammonds and Leslies with Prince
Working with Keith Richards and Mick Jagger
Mikey with Sheryl Crow and Keith Richards – Happy
Mikey’s Train Wreck
Mikey with Rachel Stamp – Hey Hey Michael You’re Really Fantastic
Tag a Keyboard Player: Roger Manning
Desert Island Discs: OK Computer – Radiohead, In It For The Money – Supergrass, Matador – Gaz Coombes, Sea Change – Beck, A Hard Day’s Night – The Beatles
A brief chat on Slade
Slade – Run Runaway
Mikey and Noel Gallagher perform Dead in the Water
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast
I discovered this podcast on a chance search on Clive Nolan.. excellent podcast..
Some guest requests. Mark Kelly of Marillion (who would also currrently be promoting his Marathon project), Toby Chapman; one of the UKs great session players for Tom Jones, ABC, Spandau Ballet etc., Mike Lindup of Level 42, Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran)
Great, thank you!
Wonderful interviews. I have to pause and look stuff up! Keep going.