Musical Influences Series

Futureworld Orchestra — Musical Influences Series How Keith Emerson Changed My View of Keyboards Forever Some musicians teach you how to play an instrument. Others completely redefine what that instrument can become. Keith Emerson did exactly that. Every musician remembers certain moments that permanently alter the way they think about music. For me, discovering Keith … Read more

Futureworld Orchestra — Musical Influences Series Why Close to the Edge Still Inspires Me Today More than five decades after its release, this extraordinary album continues to remind me what can happen when imagination, musicianship and courage become one. Some albums are simply heard. Other albums become part of you. They enter your musical memory … Read more

Futureworld Orchestra — Musical Influences Series What Tony Banks Taught Me About Creating Atmosphere Long before I understood production, orchestration or synthesisers, one musician showed me that music could become a place rather than simply a collection of notes. Every musician is shaped by influences. Some teach you how to play. Some teach you how … Read more

Futureworld Orchestra — Human Signal Series The Three Artists Who Shaped Futureworld Orchestra Long before Futureworld Orchestra became its own universe, three musical forces helped open the door: Genesis, Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Every artist begins by listening. Before there is a first album, a first studio, a first synthesizer or a first … Read more