Damian LeGassick
| Damian LeGassick | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Damian LeGassick |
| Genres | Pop, rock, electronica, avant-garde jazz, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician, pianist, songwriter, producer, teacher, lecturer |
| Instruments | Piano, guitar, bass, vocals, percussion |
| Associated acts |
Melanie C Ipso Facto (English band) k.d. lang Rufus Wainwright Sophie Ellis-Bextor Jennifer Paige Michael Gordon Scott Stryker Loleatta Holloway Johnny Bristol Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Frances Nero The Monitors Rockie Robbins Nomad Icebreaker Jaki Graham Blur Beth Orton Ricky Martin Madonna R.E.M. William Ørbit Roni Size Rachel Stevens |
Damian LeGassick is a British musician[1][2] and producer.[3][4][5] LeGassick trained at York University and has worked professionally in many diverse areas of the music business as a pianist, composer, producer, and lecturer. As a pianist, he specializes in late 20th century solo repertoire and chamber music. His compositions for the avant-garde ensemble, Icebreaker, have been played throughout Europe and the United States, and have been broadcast on both Radio 3 and Classic FM. LeGassick has been involved in commercial music since attending sixth-form college. He has played keyboards for Madonna, R.E.M., and Blur, but since 1999 has been more active as a producer,[6] picking up over a dozen gold and platinum discs along the way. He is currently completing a PhD at Surrey University on the early music of Anton Webern. He has lectured at Dartington College of Arts and also at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[7] LeGassick now teaches at the Yehudi Menuhin School for young musicians.
References
- ↑ Witts, Richard. "Damian leGassick". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ↑ Walters, Barry (June 2000). "Summer Lovin'". Out. p. 116. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ↑ "Damian leGassick". Artist Direct. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ↑ "Allmusic.com".
- ↑ George-Warren, Holly; Romanowski, Patricia; Bashe, Patricia Romanowski; Pareles, Jon (30 October 2001). The Rolling stone encyclopedia of rock & roll. Fireside. p. 551. ISBN 978-0-7432-0120-9. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
- ↑ discogs.com
- ↑ "Department of Electronic Music Studies". Guildhall school of Music and Drama. Retrieved 1 November 2013.