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by **SuNomi** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:42 am

I'm not talking about the guy in the video who uses one finger on the sampling machine. These are the guys who brought it to the table and created some memorable solo's

by **Rokkr** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 1:58 am

I voted for Steve Nieve. If you didn't vote for him you've never listened to Trust. His piano work on that album is simply amazing.

The glaring omission on this list is Barry Andrews.

by **KYYX4ever** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 1:59 am

Thomas Dolby was a keyboard genius!
Howard Jones got really intricate, too.
Vince Clarke should be #1 on this list !!

by **fuclosure** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 2:33 am

uh, hello!
martin l. gore!
or
or
or
what about
alan wilder?

and that one fingered person you mention would most certainly be andrew fletcher. he claps better than he plays keys.

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by **edisonoside** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 2:43 am

I vote for Gary Numan.

by **MikeP** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:06 am

I voted for Jools Holland -- his smoking piano solo on The The's "Uncertain Smile" alone makes him worthy IMO.

by **Quite Life** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:43 am

My vote too is with Jools Holland. He had keyboard skills!

by **SuNomi** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 4:58 am

Gary Numan was a single digit genius. Martin Gore & Vince Clarke....a couple of good songs, but one finger between them. Sorry...[:D]

by **NuWaveRx** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:14 am

See this thread...http://www.nwoutpost.com/forum/topic.as ... s=keyboard

And my thoughts on this subject then:

With the passing of Robert Moog, this seemed like a good time to ask this question. Who do you consider to be the best NW keyboardists? Now, note that "best" does not necessarily mean technically proficient. Many NW keyboardist's talents lay in their ability to program and layer sounds to achieve a certain atmosphere in a song that is every bit as demanding as a Keith Emerson solo. So in addition to the Geoff Downes level of virtuosity I'd be interested in hearing about your picks for artists that can set the perfect "tone" for a song with a synthesizer. My picks:

Geoff Downes--Undeniable technical master as evidenced by several songs off "The Age Of Plastic"
Jools Holland--Four Words: Uncertain Smile Piano Solo
Rupert Greenall--An atmospheric master and perfect counter-balance to Jamie West-Orem’s guitar work
The various members of Depeche Mode (and Vince Clarke)--Most notably for their pioneering work with samplers
Mark Lindup--Anyone who can keep up with Mark King must be good
Ian Craig Marsh--for both his work in the Human League and Heaven 17
Richard Barbieri--an unbelievable ability to set a mood for a song
Thomas Dolby--'Nuff Said
Mick MacNeil--Just Listen to New Gold Dream...Any questions?
Barry Andrews--Whose input in several bands has influenced many keyboardists
Rob Fisher (RIP)--One of the first times I heard a Fairlight used
Blair Cowan--Lot of soul in that Hammond B-3 playing

by **Panorama** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:32 am

Greg Hawkes - The Cars

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by **fuclosure** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 5:51 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by SuNomi[/i]
<br>Gary Numan was a single digit genius. Martin Gore & Vince Clarke....a couple of good songs, but one finger between them. Sorry...[:D]

[/quote]

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by **dcappe** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:29 am

How about Richard Barbieri from Japan
or Tony Mansfield from New Musik

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by **guyinsf** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:22 am

Yeah, how come Vince Clark isn't even on your list?

by **Berserker** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:40 am

Billy Currie (Ultravox).

Close the thread.

by **NewWave83** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:08 pm

Howard Jones gets my vote, though he's not on the list.

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