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Damon McMahon is an Australian-based keyboard player and former musical instrument industry professional who has a fascinating history of playing and living in other countries, including China, Singapore and Japan. We cover Damon’s interesting history in music and also engage in some music industry chat.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Damon’s musical ‘residency’ in Shanghai, China
Playing in a four-piece band in Singapore
Two and a half years playing in Japan athe Osaka Hilton
Playing in Thailand
Playing on the night of an earthquake in Osaka, Japan.
The mature taste in music of the Japanese people
Playing ABBA in China
Working for Roland Corp.
The Osaka Blue Note
Joe Sample at the Blue Note Osaka 1995
Even politicians don’t understand not to talk at you while you’re playing… (and no, it wasn’t Anthony Albanese)
Working for Yamaha Music Australia
Working for Casio’s Australian distributor
Differences between Yamaha, Roland and Casio’s approach
Damon’s favourite keyboards
A case in support of the arranger keyboard
Damon’s guitar player-related train wreck
Desert Island Discs: Here Come D’boogie Man – Herbie Marks, Jarreau – Al Jarreau, Johnnie B. Bad – Johnnie Johnson, Original Soundtrack – Rebel, Natural Wonder – Stevie Wonder
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