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The Keyboard Chronicles

David Holloway
Music
Music Performance
Jazz
Jazz Music
Touring
Freya Garbett
Music Education
Electronic Music
Music Industry
Keyboard Players
Music From the Waves
Hammond Organ
Glenn Hughes
Soulive
Piano
Journalism
Nashville
Music Technology
Gigging Musicians
Keyboard Magazine

A podcast for keyboard players

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Richard Barbieri is best known as the keyboardist for the pioneering British new wave band Japan, as a core member of the progressive rock group Porcupine Tree and a successful artist in his own right. He is known for his unique approach to synthesis... more

In this episode we speak with Christian Dinh Gulino, a UK-based keyboard player and musical director covering everything from pop tours to video game soundtracks. Aside from his arranging and production work for Square Enix Music, he has extensively ... more

John Linnell is one half of They Might Be Giants, an American alternative rock band formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 1982. The group is known for their unique blend of alternative rock, experimental pop, and highly unconventional songwriting. John ch... more

Mark ‘Squeezebox Wally’ Wallace is an Australian-based accordion and keyboard player, who for more than forty years has played around the world with a range of outfits including Weddings Parties Anything and Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission. We cover a... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Barbieri
Musician known for Japan, Porcupine Tree, and solo work
Solo Artist / Former Japan member / Porcupine Tree collaborator
Episode: Richard Barbieri, Solo Artist / Porcupine Tree / Japan
Christian Dinh Gulino
Keyboardist and musical director with credits including Kylie Minogue, Roxy Music, Andrea Bocelli
Episode: Christian Dinh Gulino, Roxy Music / Kylie Minogue / Will Young
John Linnell
Member of They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
Episode: John Linnell, They Might Be Giants
Mark Wallace
Accordion and keyboard player, long-time member of Weddings Parties Anything
Weddings Parties Anything
Episode: Mark ‘Squeezebox Wally’ Wallace, Weddings Parties Anything, Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission
Julian Emery
Producer and writer from the UK who has worked with Nothing But Thieves, McFly, Lissie, and others
Various artists/labels (UK)
Episode: Julian Emery, Songwriter and Producer
Scotty Miller
Keyboardist, solo artist, long-time Ruthie Foster musical director
Musician
Episode: Scottie Miller, Solo Artist / Ruthie Foster
Danny Silverston
Keyboardist and member of Couch
Couch
Episode: Danny Silverston, Couch
Paul Furness
Keyboardist, Ball Park Music
Ball Park Music
Episode: Paul Furness, Ball Park Music
Michael Stephen Brown
Pianist and composer featured on Twelve Blocks
Episode: Michael Stephen Brown, Pianist and Composer

Host

David Holloway
Host of the keyboard-focused interview series with extensive experience in keyboard performance and production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • recommended

    Recently discovered this great podcast. As a musician myself, I find it very interesting, informative and enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob Jansen 2
    Netherlands9 months ago
  • 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 States6 years ago
  • Great, thank you!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    uhoh7
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners value the diverse range of high-profile guests and gear discussions.
Audience appreciates candid career stories and touring anecdotes.
Shows strong expert depth; great for guests to showcase real-world rig talk.

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Christian Dinh Gulino, Roxy Music / Kylie Minogue / Will Young
Q: What is a typical day like on a Russian corporate gig, and how does that reflect the life of a touring MD?
He describes travel to remote Russian locations, private planes, intense schedules, and occasionally surreal experiences while maintaining professionalism and focus on delivering a live show, illustrating the demanding nature of corporate touring in unconventional settings.
Christian Dinh Gulino, Roxy Music / Kylie Minogue / Will Young
Q: What was the transition like from jazz to pop, and how did a mentor influence that shift?
He discusses Dennis Rollins as a pivotal mentor who taught him to maintain core parts while adapting to pop arrangements, emphasizing meticulous sound programming, playback awareness, and the discipline required to support a vocalist while keeping the song's essence intact.
Christian Dinh Gulino, Roxy Music / Kylie Minogue / Will Young
Q: So tell us about your early musical upbringing and what got you into music in the first place.
The guest explains a musical awakening rooted in a Sicilian family where his father and relatives played jazz; he began learning classical piano but quickly leaned toward improvisation and jazz language, absorbing influences from Herbie Hancock to Bill Evans as he trained from a young age and moved to London for opportunities.
Julian Emery, Songwriter and Producer
Q: How did you first get into music and what led you toward production and writing rather than staying with the instrument-focused path?
He describes growing up with a studio at home, initial love for guitar, and a shift into production after recognizing the band and songwriter roles as a broader landscape; publishing and writing opportunities then opened doors to LA/NY/Nashville collaborations.
Michael Stephen Brown, Pianist and Composer
Q: Can you describe the challenges of writing for forehands in the same piece and how you managed the coordination between performers?
Forehands require careful choreography and real-time collaboration, as the hands and elbows must navigate shared space; the performers helped rethink and realize the piece, ensuring it could be performed effectively despite its complexity.

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A deeply technical, gear-minded conversation series that centers on keyboard-driven music across genres, including jazz fusion, electronic, pop, and film scoring. Conversations with renowned session players, bandleaders, and composers focus on career trajectories, live rigs, sound design, touring realities, and the evolving role of keyboards with new technology. Notable strengths include in-depth gear discussions, behind-the-scenes touring anecdotes, and a willingness to explore cross-genre collaboration, from classical training to electronic production. The format seems well suited for listeners who are musicians, producers, and fans of intricate live setups and synthesis-led storytelling.

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Recent guests on The Keyboard Chronicles include:

1. Richard Barbieri
2. Christian Dinh Gulino
3. John Linnell
4. Mark Wallace
5. Julian Emery
6. Scotty Miller
7. Danny Silverston
8. Paul Furness

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