Thomas Dolby, Solo Artist / Innovator / Educator

Thomas Dolby has had one of the most interesting and innovative careers as a musician, and that makes him one interesting guest. We cover an enormous amount of ground in this interview and above all else it shows Thomas’ passion hasn’t waned, and his eyes are very firmly on the future. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Thomas’ busy rest of 2024 Preparing for a tour Thomas’ 2024 tour keyboard rig Using Logic Pro in a live environment Thomas’ new book: Prevailing Wind A divergence into sailing and the America’s Cup Peter Vogel, the Fairlight and Stevie Wonder Playing with Roger Waters at the iconic post fall of the Berlin Wall concert Thomas talks David Bowie Thomas’s tribute to David Bowie Heroes at Live Aid Thomas Dolby and Metal Gear Solid 5 Billie Eilish on Thomas Dolby Thomas’ role as an educator at John Hopkins University Peabody Institute Talking composing for non-linear mediums such as games / VR Thomas Dolby on AI and music Preparing students for a career in music in today’s context Thomas on keeping creativity and the likelihood of ‘retiring’ Three artists that have inspired Thomas An anecdote about Thomas’ friend, Shane MacGowan Thomas Dolby – White City Thomas Dolby – Simone The Pogues – Boys from the County Hell Thomas witnesses a world scale train wreck Tag a Keyboard Player: Chuck Leavell, Max Middleton Desert Island Discs: Astral Weeks – Van Morrison, Apostrophe (‘) – Frank Zappa, Hejira – Joni Mitchell, Original Recordings – Dan Hicks, Low – David Bowie Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter,