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Glenn Sarangapany, Birds of Tokyo
Glenn Sarangapany is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who serves as the sonic texturalist for Australian rock heavyweights Birds of Tokyo. Since joining the band in 2012, Glenn has become pivotal to their evolving sound, blending his classical piano and jazz guitar training to layer rich synthesizers and backing vocals on chart-topping albums like March Fires and Human Design. Beyond his touring work, Glenn is the founder and creative director of sound production studio Electric Sheep. We sit down with Glenn to discuss his journey from session player to full-time member and the specific gear he uses to build the band’s massive live sound.
To listen / watch:
Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Birds of Tokyo – Starlights
Glenn’s musical upbringing
Jebediah live
The Triffids
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Glenn with Birds of Tokyo at an early gig, 2009
The challenges of a Western Australian band going on tour
Glenn’s Birds of Tokyo keyboard rig (you can also check out our seperate rig tour with Glenn here)
Making space for keyboards in a guitar heavy band
Adapting the studio recording keyboard parts to the live environment
Bird of Tokyo Live – Unbreakable
Birds of Tokyo – Anchor
Birds of Tokyo – Lanterns Live on New Year’s Eve 2025
Upcoming music from Birds of Tokyo
The joys of working with an orchestra
Birds of Tokyo live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Good Lord
Electric Sheep Music
The challenges and opportunities of AI and music
Desert Island Discs: Self-Titled (Blue Album) – Weezer, OST – KPop Demon Hunters, Nevermind – Nirvana, Self Titled (Green Album) – Weezer, American Idiot – Green Day
Key links:
Buy some keyboard related merchandise
Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, 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 Glenn Sarangapany, Birds of Tokyo appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.
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Glenn Sarangapany is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter who serves as the sonic texturalist for Australian rock heavyweights Birds of Tokyo. Since joining the band in 2012, Glenn has become pivotal to their evolving sound, blending his classical piano and jazz guitar training to layer rich synthesizers and backing vocals on chart-topping albums like March Fires and Human Design. Beyond his touring work, Glenn is the founder and creative director of sound production studio Electric Sheep. We sit down with Glenn to discuss his journey from session player to full-time member and the specific gear he uses to build the band’s massive live sound.
To listen / watch:
Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Birds of Tokyo – Starlights
Glenn’s musical upbringing
Jebediah live
The Triffids
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Glenn with Birds of Tokyo at an early gig, 2009
The challenges of a Western Australian band going on tour
Glenn’s Birds of Tokyo keyboard rig (you can also check out our seperate rig tour with Glenn here)
Making space for keyboards in a guitar heavy band
Adapting the studio recording keyboard parts to the live environment
Bird of Tokyo Live – Unbreakable
Birds of Tokyo – Anchor
Birds of Tokyo – Lanterns Live on New Year’s Eve 2025
Upcoming music from Birds of Tokyo
The joys of working with an orchestra
Birds of Tokyo live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Good Lord
Electric Sheep Music
The challenges and opportunities of AI and music
Desert Island Discs: Self-Titled (Blue Album) – Weezer, OST – KPop Demon Hunters, Nevermind – Nirvana, Self Titled (Green Album) – Weezer, American Idiot – Green Day
Key links:
Buy some keyboard related merchandise
Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, 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 Glenn Sarangapany, Birds of Tokyo appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.