Human League keyboard player, Ian Burden talks about the synths Part 1

[@veerchasm1]

The Human League were why I got into music. His bass work was superb

[@rubberkas2]

What a genuine down to earth guy 👍 The League were my band of choice growing up..

[@abrokenframe82]

What a really nice bloke Ian is. I remember seeing an interview with him in the 80s when the Human League were a top band and he came across as really genuine.

[@brianfuller5868]

Thanx for this awesome video. Human League still rocks . Ian is awesome .

[@JonahStratos]

Big fan of the human league, solid interview Korg.

[@pauleyles9536]

JONAHonTHEhill Hiya m8 I have got a Ace nickname 4the 2Human League sweethearts ie Joanne Catherall and Susan Sulley. I Nickname the 2 Human League sweethearts ie Joanne Catherall and Susan Sulley Queen and Phillip Oakey King ather Chess peaces and that I simply adore the Human League So much and 4ever. And I have seen the Human League play live 16times now. And I even think that Joanne Catherall has got some magic powers inside her 2wards me 4 4years ago in Brighton ather I've had seen the Human League play live 4the 14time. I got 2meet up and chat 2 Joanne Catherall. And I gave Joanne loads of hand written love letters and all starting 2Queen on them ather Chess peaces and that I simply adore the 2 Human League sweethearts ie Joanne Catherall and Susan Sulley and king Phillip Oakey ofcorse. 4ever. From Paul Eyles from Portsmouth. I love you loads and 4ever. Queen Joanne Catherall Sweetheart. And the same goes for yr band m8 ie Queen Susan Sulley. From Paul Eyles from Portsmouth

[@pauleyles9536]

JONAHonTHEhill Hiya m8 so am I. I really love the Human League and l've seen the Human League play live 16times now. And I have met Joanne Catherall 5times face 2face and Susan Sulley 4times in total. And I have a signed photo of Joanne Catherall on my bedroom wall and l will keep the signed autograph from Joanne Catherall or Queen Joanne Catherall as I Nickname her ather Chess peaces and the fact that I simply adore the Human League 4ever Queen Joanne Catherall Sweetheart U epy. 1man in my heart m8 is so Romantic and m8 I have told Susan Sulley 2her face that I simply adore the Human League track 1man in my heart and Susan Sulley was chuffed to bits. From Paul Eyles from Portsmouth yr number 1fan 4ever Queen 's Joanne Catherall Sweetheart and that goes 4yr band m8 Queen Susan Sulley 2 and Phillip Oakey 2

[@whamster8129]

Finally I hear Ian being interviewed,i think he's pretty interesting :)

[@8bitnitwit]

I've been a fan of The Human League for a very long time and I think this might be the first time I've ever seen Ian speak

[@NeilVanceNeilVance]

Fantastic! This is the first time I've seen him from the 'Crash' days.

[@ogasi1798]

Thank you !

[@fbowie21]

thank you so much for posting this very informative!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sfundawge]

informative and inspiring! huge thanks for sharing. in " don't you want me" , did you play live with the ADSR parameters of the "electric guitar like sound"?

[@kenquattro6562]

Legend.

[@edwardcarter7877]

I enjoyed this Ian. Didn't know you had so many keyboards

[@ludochem]

really like the music we can hear ... is it him?

[@ajs41]

Is this the only interview with Ian anywhere?

[@marguskiis7711]

Wow, he has Korg Volcas!

[@markinocenciojr2897]

i wonder what synth he used in the song love on the run

[@tobymcgroby8967]

Isn't that his exact outfit from the Lebanon music video? I just watched that video btw, I'm not someone who's able to remember people's outfits lol

[@tngcrossfire]

What are the songs playing in the background?

[@KarlHamilton]

Did you ever find out?

[@soepil]

That is his CD, which came out some years ago. It's called "Hey hey Ho Hum".

[@vinto34]

Top bloke...reminds me alot of john foxx in a way.

[@Cl4rendon]

Wow! Now that you mentioned it!

[@edsonnavarrus7379]

👍

[@spud1252]

Someone please explain this i am a league fan from day one and the synthesis band form being boiled and spit into tow groups league and heaven 17 ,,so why is he talking about later music ,, im lost please correct me being boiled is not well known as a base guitarist track

[@Cl4rendon]

Ian is not a founding member of the League and did`nt participate in writing "Being Boiled" - He joined after the split H17 to the "new" League as a musician who played bass in his earlier career and played keys and wrote newer material with the later version of the band. I hope that helps.

[@ohglubbits6649]

What's the song in the background

[@Cl4rendon]

Darude - Sandstorm

[@justinb9387]

So interesting , we all have too much gear

[@duzitto]

chocolate voice ian

[@pocojoyo]

Talk about THE synths ? so those synths aren't his ? I noticed that all are Korg keyboards and controllers...

[@fbowie21]

is that a wig it is tripping me out

[@valerielamontatkinson2541]

I can confirm that it's not a wig! I've run my hands through it many a time and recently. Not bad for 58 eh?

[@ianburden6567]

Are you Frederick Hand the guitarist and movie score composer? I'm a big fan.

[@nikalldayyt]

You make me jealous Valerie.

[@fbowie21]

no sir I am not and I apologise for my remark it was meant in fun. I believe there is a classical guitarist with the same name. my name is spelled Frederic Hand as my mother is French (she just became a US citizen last year at 76 lol. ) I bought a Korg Delta years ago when everyone was getting rid of analogue stuff in favour of dx7 etc. The reason I bought it is because it was listed on the sleeve of Dare lol

[@thulsadoom544]

A bit disappointed he never touched one of the keyboards ...boring