David Harman - The Best Gear of Our Lives (Part 1 of 2)

In this special two part instalment of The Dukey Radio Show, we interview musician, raconteur, producer, technician, engineer, wine expert, synth whizz and all round nice chap David Harman. 

Be warned, however, as gear geekery meets inebriation in a big way in this episode. 

Our chat with the synth guru behind Chicane and Cauldronated explores how keyboards and recording technology have shaped both our guest’s life as a musician and as a person. From his early days in the reassuringly middle class sounding band, The Herbacious Borders, through to programming the keyboard sounds for the iconic West End productions of Cats and Les Miserables  - Harman's detailing of his musical journey to date is engaging and funny in equal measure. 

In the style of the television series Drunk History, David and Dukey also imbibe throughout the podcast in a manner that can best be described as being proud and highly respectful of the glories of red wine. As the interview progresses, you will hear some slurring. And, indeed, the listener will note that the banter frequently goes off on some unpredictable tangents. In any case, it’s remarkable how the allegedly cold world of keyboard synthesis can be such an effective conduit for telling the story of one’s musical gestation and coming of life. But, alas, this is only part one of Dave Harman’s two part odyssey. Next week, we shall continue the drunken gear geekery in earnest. As well as exploring the allure of horsey women including The Dukey Radio Show’s first matchmaking shout out.