Jim Moginie, Midnight Oil / Solo Artist

Jim Moginie is a renowned Australian musician best known as a founding member, keyboardist, and songwriter for the iconic rock band Midnight Oil, where he served as a driving creative force for over 50 years. Beyond his keyboard work with the Oils, Jim has collaborated with numerous prominent artists including Silverchair, Sarah Blasko, Neil Finn, and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, while also pursuing diverse musical projects from his Sydney-based studio. We chat on a diverse range of topics and get into some great chat on his latest album release. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Jim’s release: Everything’s Gonna Be Fine Jim Moginie: Murmurations Hamish Stuart Adam Ventura Leah Flanagan Colm Mac Con Iomaire – The Minbar of Saladin Sean Wayland – Merge Conflict Chris Abrahams – From a Tower Lost As Heat Jim on piano David Bridie Jim’s childhood fascination with the piano In-depth run through Jim’s latest album From Everything’s Gonna Be Fine: I Follow The Truth Politics / activism chat The Cathy Freeman iconic moment Warumpi Band – Blackfella / Whitefella Yothu Yindi – Treaty Christine Anu – My Island Home Bill Fay – Salt of the Earth Meeting a Minimoog as a teenager The HG Palmer Organ Oceanic Studio Brookvale Life as a dual instrumentalist in Midnight Oil and increasingly incorporating keyboards Jim’s solo in Short Memory – 2022 Jim’s Midnight Oil keyboard rig  Midnight Oil – Koala Sprint (Live 2022) Midnight Oil – Redneck Wonderland Learnings from other players Midnight Oil – A Crocodile Cries Perspective on piano lessons later in life Suggestions for newer players entering the industry Desert Island Discs: Bach: Lute Suites Nos 1 &2 – Julian Bream, White Album – The Beatles, Focus 3 – Focus, Virtuoso – Joe Pass, anything by Horowitz or Jarrett. Amazing cover photo by Christabel Blackman Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds. Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.The post Jim Moginie, Midnight Oil / Solo Artist appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.