No MSG TV: An Interview with NY Native, Mark Mangold of Keys

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Interview: A ‘Grand’ Interview with Mark Mangold of Keys

By: Justin Smulison

KEYS is an all-keyboards band born from the brilliant idea of Swedish vocalist Jake E
(Cyhra, Amaranthe) and New York native and keyboard-wizard Mark Mangold (Touch,
Michael Bolton, Cher, Paul Rogers, and others). It is not the most obvious pairing, but
that’s what makes KEYS so intriguing.

Their sophomore album, The Grand Seduction is now available on Deko Music in the
U.S. and on Escape Music in Europe. The end result is synth- and organ-driven rock
and prog music solely comprised of keyboards and drums – no guitars found here, no
matter what your ears might pick up. Rounding out the lineup is Emanuel Bagge
(Sweden’s Got Talent finalist) for additional vocals and keyboards, Irwan Fabrien
(renowned keyboardguitar sound designer), and drummers Alex Landenburg (Kamelot,
Cyhra) and Adde Larsson.

The album features a cacophony of synth-driven sounds led by Mangold, who I had the
pleasure of speaking with. We spoke about his early days in New York City and Long
Island playing with major acts who were passing through, the influence of jazz on his
style and what he hopes to accomplish through this new musical outfit.
Tracks & clips: “Vortex,” “Turn To Dust,” “I Thought We Had Forever.”

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