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.

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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

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