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We catch up with Morris Hayes to talk about his incredible career to date, including not only his amazing time with Prince, but his diverse production career and great insights on touring and playing. In this second instalment (Part 1 is here) we cover some iconic Prince gigs, a train wreck story that will turn your blood to ice water, hanging with Herbie Hancock and a great deal more.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Maintaining a long term successful musical relationship with Prince
Recollection on the 2007 Superbowl performance and playing in the rain with a keyboard rig
Check out the 2007 Superbowl Performance for yourself
MD’ing the Prince Tribute
Continuing NPG after Prince’s death
When Alicia Keys sits next to you on a piano stool
Hanging with Herbie Hancock
An emotional moment with Stevie Wonder in lead up to the Prince tribute concert
Morris with Kanye West and Prince in Sweden
Morris with Bono and Prince – The Cross
Morris’ two great train wreck stories
Morris and Prince on Letterman – Dolphin
How to create great brass sounds on a synth (thanks to Frank, Niagara Falls, NY for the question)
Morris Master Class in Keyboard Magazine (thanks to Walter from Guatemala City, Guatamala for the comment)
Desert Island Discs: Sign ‘O’ The Times – Prince, Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, Innervisions – Stevie Wonder, Double Vision – Bob James and David Sanborn, Raise! – Earth, Wind and Fire.
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