David Jameson, The Security Project / Beyond the Wall / Reelin' in the Years / Gig Performer Co-Founder

David Jameson is one busy keyboard player, working across three bands with some demanding musical chops required. Then there’s the small issue of him being the co-founder of one of the most popular applications for computer-based gigging players, Gig Performer. We cover all of those bases plus some in this wide-ranging discussion.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

David’s musical upbringing

The EMS / Putney VSC3 synth

Camel – First Light

Time Machine – Never Met Suzi (1978)

Joining The Security Project – a Peter Gabriel tribute with a difference

The Security Project in action live

David in action with the Eigenharp

Playing in a Steely Dan Tribute after a 30-year break from playing- Reelin’ In The Years

How playing Steely Dan may not be as difficult as it appears on the surface.

Playing in a Pink Floyd tribute – Beyond The Wall

Beyond the Wall in action at Daryl’s House

David’s approach to nailing the sounds for a Pink Floyd show

Empty Spaces – Pink Floyd

Co-founding Gig Performer

Check out Gig Performer for yourself

The Max MSP programming language

A great overview of Gig Performer and its differences from MainStage and other applications.

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