Feb 8, 2021
In this episode we interview Gil Assayas!!
Glasys also known as Gil Assayas is an Israeli pianist, synthesist, producer and vocalist who delivers intricate virtuosic keyboard parts, electronic soundscapes and impassioned vocals in one package that combines his many influences including Electronic music, Alternative Rock, Jazz and Classical music.
Since relocating to the United States 5 years
ago, GLASYS has been endorsed by major gear manufacturers such
as Nord Keyboards, 64
Audio, Sequential and Spectrasonics, and has developed a large social media
presence with over two million total video views. If that wasn’t
enough, he has had his song 'The Pressure' played at a Portland
Trailblazers NBA game. Recently, he was discovered by Hip-Hop
artist T-Pain on the social site Reddit and the two are currently
in collaboration.
GLASYS is also currently touring and
collaborating with our hero, Todd Rundgren - having filled in keys
for the 2018 Utopia Reunion tour, the 2019 White Album tribute tour
with a cavalcade of other artists, and with the upcoming “Clearly
Human'' virtual tour
Also close to Zack and I’s hearts has been his
reimagining of classic video games tracks such as Ballad of the
Windfish from Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Marble Gallery
from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and Kraid’s Lair from
Super Metroid.
The Toddcast Cleveland started in 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Zack Wolfe and James Barney are both young, dedicated, and loving Todd Rundgren fans for all of the beautiful things he’s produced throughout his career. From his solo albums, music production work, his band Utopia, and his innovative progress in the music business. We decided to do this because we spent so much time discussing Todd and all of his work that he’s done and figured it would be cool to document it and share with all other Todd Rundgren fans around the world that might be interested. This podcast is just for fun and we hope you enjoy our thoughts and opinions on Todd’s expansive career. If you have any questions please contact us at toddcastcleveland@gmail.com or if you are interested in being part of the show, we welcome anyone. Lastly, We would like to thank Todd Rundgren for all the work he’s done throughout his career, the artists involved, and how much joy he has brought us. Todd Rundgren is a very special person and we are very thankful to share it with you. We intend on bringing many episodes featuring Todd’s career. -Album reflection (Solo, Utopia, Nazz, and production work) -Misc. episodes about certain aspects of his career. Hosts: Zack Wolfe and James Barney Contact: toddcastcleveland@gmail.com - Lastly, we would like to thank Dan Podolski with his array of Todd covers we use in our intros