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The Keyboard Chronicles

David Holloway
Jazz
Name That Tune
Classical Music
Electronic Music
The Hold Steady
Postmodern Jukebox
Roger Waters
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats
Deep Forest
New River
Piano
Nashville
Gary Puckett and the Union Gap
Greyboy Allstars
Synthesis
Deacon Blue
Australia
Mark Shusterman
Noel Gallagher
The Late Late Show

A podcast for keyboard players

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In this second part of our interview with Roger O’Donnell, we dive deeper into Roger’s time with The Cure by walking through each Cure album Roger worked on in reverse order. We also chat on composing for ballet, a great on-stage train wreck and a wh... more

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Roger O’Donnell is a long-serving member of The Cure, shaping their sound for coming up to 40 years (with a couple of breaks). Aside from that critical role, Roger formerly held down keys duties with The Psychedelic Furs, Thompson Twins and Berlin. A... more

Thorsten Quaeschning is a German composer, multi-instrumentalist, and musical director. We talk to him about his new album in collaboration with Steve Rothery, his role as the leader of the legendary electronic group Tangerine Dream, and his career m... more

In this engaging conversation, Otmaro Ruiz shares insights into his musical journey, from his upbringing and early influences to his teaching philosophy and collaborations with renowned artists, including Dianne Reeves, Alex Acuna, Abraham Laboriel, ... more

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Recent Guests

Roger O'Donnell
Keyboardist and solo artist known for his work with The Cure and other musical projects.
The Cure
Episode: Roger O’Donnell – The Cure / Psychedelic Furs / Solo Artist (Part 2)
Torsten Quaeschning
Member of Tangerine Dream and collaborator with Steve Rothery
Tangerine Dream
Episode: Thorsten Quaeschning, Tangerine Dream / Bioscope / Picture Palace Music
Otmaro Ruiz
Acclaimed keyboardist and composer known for his work in Brazilian music and jazz.
Episode: Otmaro Ruiz, Protocol / Dianne Reeves / Gino Vanelli / Alex Acuna / Solo Artist
Bobby Ogden
A prominent Nashville session keyboardist who has performed with Elvis Presley and many other artists.
Nashville Session Keyboardist
Episode: Bobby Ogdin, Elvis Presley / Marshall Tucker Band / Ween
Monty Oxymoron
Renowned keyboardist, member of The Damned, and former psychiatric nurse.
The Damned
Episode: Monty Oxymoron, The Damned / Dr Space Toad Experience / Punk Floyd / Sumerian Kyngs
John Moore
Keyboardist and musical director with extensive experience in the music industry
Episode: John Maul, Rick Astley / Nik Kershaw / Dire Straits Experience
Brittany Davis
A solo artist and member of the supergroup Painted Shield
Painted Shield
Episode: Brittany Davis, Solo Artist / Painted Shield
Jordan Rudess
Keyboardist for Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment, known for his innovative approach to music.
Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment
Episode: Jordan Rudess, Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment (Part 1)
Andy Ross
Guitarist of OK Go
OK Go
Episode: Andy Ross, OK Go / Secret Dakota Ring

Host

David Holloway
Host of a podcast focusing on keyboard players and their experiences in the music industry. He engages guests in discussions about their musical journeys, creative processes, and insights into the industry.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Loving it

    I love the variety of guests on this show. I’m more a jazz player but I love some of the rock / folk / prog stuff as well. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JazzGuy44
    Australia5 years ago
  • 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)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rjmdrum
    United States5 years ago
  • Great, thank you!

    Wonderful interviews. I have to pause and look stuff up! Keep going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    uhoh7
    United States5 years ago

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Roger O’Donnell – The Cure / Psychedelic Furs / Solo Artist (Part 2)
Q: What does the next 10 years of your career look like?
Plans include busy touring and finalizing a ballet based on 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.
Roger O’Donnell – The Cure / Psychedelic Furs / Solo Artist (Part 2)
Q: Do you have any advice you'd give up and coming or aspiring players?
Be passionate about music and do it for the love, not for fame.
Roger O’Donnell – The Cure / Psychedelic Furs / Solo Artist (Part 1)
Q: With the Atmos, when you say you weren't convinced here, what sort of challenges did it pose?
Roger expresses doubts about the artificiality of Atmos mixing, particularly for electronic music.
Roger O’Donnell – The Cure / Psychedelic Furs / Solo Artist (Part 1)
Q: Tell us over the last year or so what you've been up to.
Roger discusses his battle with lymphoma and his recovery, which led to the production of his new album.
Thorsten Quaeschning, Tangerine Dream / Bioscope / Picture Palace Music
Q: So, Torsten, I need to ask you, obviously Edgar, um and you worked well together. What do you feel was the sign that that relationship was going so well?
We both like to work. Strange. Edgar's one of the most hardworking guys I ever met.

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This podcast features engaging discussions and interviews centered around keyboard players and their unique journeys in the music industry. Topics frequently include insights into the professional lives of notable musicians, anecdotes from their careers, and explorations of musical techniques and technologies that are relevant to keyboard performance. Across episodes, various guests share personal experiences, influencing factors in their musical development, and creative collaborations, often punctuated by humorous and thoughtful stories from their careers. The program is particularly appealing to both music enthusiasts and aspiring musicians, as it provides a blend of industry insights and artistic inspiration.

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Recent guests on The Keyboard Chronicles include:

1. Roger O'Donnell
2. Torsten Quaeschning
3. Otmaro Ruiz
4. Bobby Ogden
5. Monty Oxymoron
6. John Moore
7. Brittany Davis
8. Jordan Rudess

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