Host David Holloway and I spoke with one of the greatest Australian songwriters in rock history, Andrew Farriss. Both in his current guise as a country artist or as half of the incredible songwriting partnership with Michael Hutchence that led to INXS having worldwide success, Andrew talks gigging, songwriting and of course keyboards!
Mentioned during the show:
Tania Kernaghan
Lawrie Minson
Andrew Farriss - Good Momma Bad
Andrew Farriss - Come Midnight
Andrew’s keyboards and guitars over the years:
Beale upright piano - 1950’s
Ace Tone portable organ with a wobbly analog tape echo
Steinway Model B - 1990
Bluthner grand piano - 1904
Roland SH-7 synth
Roland SH-5 synth
Roland TR-707 drum machine
Prophet 5 synth
Fender Rhodes 73
Wurlitzer piano
Emulator 2 sampler
Fostex 8 track tape recorder
Pro Tools
Roland Juno 60 synth
Roland MKS 80 & programmer, Roland JV-1080, Roland JV-1010
Fender 1956 strat, 1968 maple Gibson 340 Semi Acoustic elec guitar
Maton 808 ACC guitar, Gibson 1947 Southern Jumbo
Mesa Tremoverb
Lawrie Minson Hand made analog fx pedal
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