Greg Lisher: From Camper Van to Circuitry Man

Today, the Spotlight shines On Greg Lisher, a guitarist best known for alternative rock who has leaned hard into electronic music.

Greg made his name playing with Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom, but during the pandemic, he sat down at a keyboard and started exploring new sonic territory.

The result is Underwater Detection Method, a collection of instrumental pieces that blend synthesizers with live strings and drums. It's an album that started as digital sketches and grew into something much more organic as Greg learned to play piano and brought other musicians into the mix.

Greg's here to share how stepping outside his comfort zone led to some of his most adventurous music.

(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Greg Lisher’s album Underwater Detection Method)

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• Visit Greg Lisher online at greglisher.com
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• Camper Van Beethoven
• Monks of Doom live at Moe's Alley - “Riverbed”
• Bruce Kaphan | pedal steel guitar
• Greg Lisher - “Zen and the Art of Long Distance Driving” (Official Video)
• Santa Cruz Guitarist Greg Lisher Changes Keys
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