Greg Bieck is an accomplished pianist and music producer who has has collaborated with numerous high-profile artists, including Jennifer Lopez, Hall and Oates, Ricky Martin, Beyonce, Tim McGraw, and Savage Garden to name just a few. We try to cover as much of Greg’s amazing work as we can, so strap in for a fun ride.

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

Greg’s 2024

Ellie Holcomb

Daryl Hall (with Dave Stewart) – Can’t Say No To You

Greg’s musical upbringing 

Johnny Costa – Mr Roger’s Neighbourhood

Sonus for the Commodore 64

Chick Corea Elektric Band – Light Years

Playing on cruise ships

Walter Afanasieff

Programming synths for Beyonce, Savage Garden and Jessica Simpson (to name just three)

T-Bone Wolk

Working with Hall & Oates

‘Keepin’ it weird’  with Dave Stewart

It is indeed iconic – Sweet Dreams

UDO Super 6 

Savage Garden – I Knew I Loved You

Little Big Town – Bring It On Home

Working with Kenny G and Michael Bolton

Thoughts for younger players coming into the industry

How to upload patches to a DX7 on a Mac

Greg’s go-to synths

The Life – The Musical

Tag a Keyboard Player: Steve Winwood, David Frank, Patrick Leonard

Desert Island Discs: 90215 – Yes, So – Peter Gabriel, Now He Signs, Now He Sobs – Chick Corea, Blue – Joni Mitchell, Now’s The Time – Charlie Parker (our pick of a ‘Best Of’), Ok Computer – Radiohead.

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