PODCASTS

The Voltage Controllers Podcast Archive

Back in 2020 and 2021,  during the lockdown, Jem took the opportunity to chat with iconic keyboard players about their lives and experiences. And a bit of gear talk as well... We hope you enoy.

Episode 1 - Richard Barbieri

Jem chats to keyboard legend Richard Barbieri about his 40 year career, his work with Japan, the Prophet 5's role in the making of Tin Drum, his 17 year stint with prog rock icons Porcupine Tree and the problems of being as a musician in the Spotify era.

Episode 2 - Larry Fast

Jem talks to synthesist Larry Fast about his career including touring with Peter Gabriel, the perils of Mellotrons, the reliability of Fairlights, his re-emergence of his solo project Synergy and the analogue synth revival.

Episode 3 - Mark Kelly

Jem chats to Marillion keyboard player Mark Kelly about art college, 30p transistors, taking a hacksaw to a PPG Wave 2.2, touring with Travis, John Mitchell's organ and just happening to co-create the entire crowd funding concept that changed the creative world forever.

Episode 4 - Mike Lindup Part 1

Recorded in October 2020, Jem chatted to Level 42 keyboard player, singer and songwriter Mike Lindup about his early life up to Level 42's breakthrough era. Yet again, the Prophet 5 gets a mention! Part 1 of 2.

Episode 5 - Mike Lindup Part 2

Recorded in October 2020, Jem Godfrey chats to Level 42 keyboard player, singer and songwriter Mike Lindup about the making of World Machine, the end of the first era of the band and the 21st century reformation. Plus Mike's new solo album "Changes 2". Part 2 of 2

Episode 6 - JJ Jeczalik

Recorded in November 2020, sampling legend JJ Jeczalik talks about the Art Of Noise, the creative philosophy of Malcom McLaren, sampling Kate Bush, working with Trevor Horn, bankrupting his own record company and being fired by Paul McCartney.