Jamie West-Oram, THE FIXX: 40 YEARS OF STORIES
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On this Jamie West-Oram Interview: Lead guitar player for The Fixx for close to 40 years, Jamie talks about his musical turning points, non music jobs he had to take in the beginning, playing the Fillmore West, playing with Brian Eno & Tina Turner, cool crimson boots, biggest decision he ever had to make, gaining confidence, and more:
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One of the most Criminally overlooked underrated and underappreciated Guitarist EVER Thank you for interviewing this IMHO Icon of style and tone!
Thanks and agree!
I agree, so underrated, I have only seen one photo of Jamie in a guitar magazine, he was down in the corner and I almost missed him. Such a crime to nearly ignore this great talent.
He’s rated exactly where he belongs.
jamie owns that stratocaster sound as well as anyone does, i place him right up there with all the greats,
he's a giant-in-the-industry~~~
Fantastic player . His use of chord voicing is as good as it gets. He is often overlooked because he is not a shredder but it's his use of chord melody that makes him a fantastic player. He is very similar to Andy Summers in the way he never overplays for the sake of showing off but is always doing something interesting and musical for the sake of making the song great.
Yes, I agree davh10 - thanks for listening! Saw him here in the states 3 weeks after our interview - he's literally amazing. Totally unique style of his own, one of the best concerts I've seen!
Always fills the holes perfectly- and never steps on the others- knows when to lay back and when to let it go nutz~ !
He can shred, though, when he wants. Which is fun.
Jamie has one of the most unique and heads above all tone and style and along with the icons like May, EVH. and SRV his tone and playing is instantly recognizable!! A criminally underrated overshadowed legend!
Yes, I agree dadadruma Marcopoulos - thanks for listening! subscribe: elg.fun/subscribe
I stumbled across this interview then suddenly realised we were in school together. Jamie played the viola.
It’s a funny old world 😂
It sure is man! 🙌🏻🔥🎶 subscribe: elg.fun/subscribe
Wait until you hear about the other Howard Jones
Long time huge Fixx fan of nearly 40 years, however I still did not know much about Jamie, since it is Cy Curnin who does the bulk of the interviews. Thank you for this long, deep insight into his personal life, his influences, etc. I'm an even bigger fan now!
Glad you enjoyed the interview Stacey, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !
My favorite guitarist. Understated, elegant, creative. That chorusy sound was such an inspiration growing up.
Yes, I agree @psterud - thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !
Excellent interview. Jamie West-Oram is a terrific guitarist and songwriter. He seems like a down-to-earth guy. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for listening Joe!
Down to Earth....as opposed to Up in Heaven? LOL
LOVE this man! EXCELLENT underrated guitarist..awesome interview...rock on JWO!
Thanks Tammie!
What rating system are you using??
Jamie is the man.
Maestro!!
He also played for Tina Turner on her private dancer album
Yep, and he and Cy are also in the 'Better Be Good To Me' video as well.
Saw them at six flags in Dallas 1982 ! Loved them ever since.
I love it when the Quiet One speaks.
Thanks 80sgirrrl, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶
Just saw Jamie again this week, awesome
I was at that concert in the Oakland Coliseum in 1983 - they opened up for the Police along with Oingo Boingo, the Thompson Twins and Madness. I was 12, it was my first concert and it was probably the best one I ever saw.
Right on @ChadwickTheChad, thanks for listening! 🎸💥🙌🏻
Deeper and Deeper, always one of my favorites from The Fixx! Can tell Jamie loves jammin' that one.
Yes, killer song! Oddly enough, Jamie played ONE concert in Florida about 3-4 weeks after our interview, and it was close by. Amazing show, extremely talented band, one of the better shows I've seen for sure.
He worked for Laurie Anderson? I learned so much here about what else he’s done. Jamie’s a huge guitar hero of mine. It makes sense that the Who turned him on to music because he plays guitar like it’s a knife - with a similar thrust to Pete Townshend, except with even more musicality. I love the guitar work Jamie did on The Fixx’s “Ink.” Great interview, thank you!
Thanks for your kind words Bikewithlove and glad you enjoyed this 👍🏻🎸♫
Jamie has been such an inspiration on me, I just love his style and his tone. One of my very favorite guitarists.
Incredibly talented, yes for sure!
So incredibly cool listening to the man who has played some of my favorite riffs from the new wave genre. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for listening!
This guy is the coolest classic/NEW DISCOVERY I’ve come across in recent times, The Fixx track I’ve previously known of was the 80’s hit One Way Leads to Another, but I’ve recently come to discover some live Fixx performances on CZcams & was so impressed with the amazing band’s materiel & Oram’s amazing guitar tones/approach to playing, it’s HUGELY SHAMEFUL how underrated he is as a player, many Fixx compositions sound like Pink Floyd taken to the next creative level , anyhow l’ve been very much enjoying discovering their music as of late.
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The Fixx still tours and one should always see them since they still put on a great show. The playing is always superb and matches or betters the recorded versions of their songs.
@@atlantaguitar9689 Totally agree saw them on their current summer tour here in Clearwater, Florida and the performance was beyond superp.
Recently listened to this a second time. Besides all the musical insights, I loved learning about the man behind the guitar. Great interview. Re: the parenthood decision being a tough, big decision- I can relate. (I decided against it, but glad it worked for you). Thank you Jamie, for sharing that. Because not everyone understands…
Glad you enjoyed the interview @staceycarmody9970, and thanks for listening 💥 🎶 🎸 !
Truly a Wonderful Talent.Being down to earth,no-nonsense makes this an Excellent interview.I have learned alot as a guitarist.
EXCELLENT guitar player, none like him! I've seen this tremendous band 5 times live and Jamie can shred when needed but he choses not to, he plays for the song. He knows every chord on Earth his stretches' are ridiculous big hands!
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Great Musician, and a really nice guy :-) Keep Rocking Jamie, good luck on your up coming Tour X
Oh wow! So exciting. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this. I've always loved JOM's unique guitar style and his smooth, cool backing vocals. He truly is an underrated musician, and, in my limited experience, a very humble, kind, and down-to-earth fellow. The Fixx are one of my absolute favorite bands and biggest influences so I'm really looking forward to listening to this as soon as I have 90 minutes free this week. Looking forward to it!
Awesome, let me know how you like it, Glenn. I was lucky enough to see The Fixx, a few weeks after I interviewed Jamie. AMAZING show, and Jamie was great.
Talented Genius!!
Found your podcast because of this interview. Loved it thanks, not enough people interview Jamie!!!
Hey, thanks for listening and for your kind words Jason!
That story about writing the track for Streets of Fire in a panic is absolutely epic! Great interview, laid-back.
Thanks Cre80s, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶 subscribe: elg.fun/subscribe
Of all the texturalists from the '80's, I've always felt his sound was the most refreshing. I think a major factor was his voicings combined with the MXR Stereo Chorus which was more subtle than many of the others used back then. I met him after a show several years ago and tried to pick his brain about gear came off a little shy and maybe overwhelmed by my line of questioning. lol
Yes, I love his sound and his playing. And fwiw, Chris... he's on the quiet side, actually.
Great stuff!!! there's far too little videos on Jamie on youtube! if you get a chance please ask him if he might demonstrate a few of his parts and rig in a video... that would be a dream come true as he's in my top faves list of guitar guys.... many thanks, alex
Thanks for listening Alex!
would have liked to hear a discussion on the evolution of his tone. I got into Strats because of JWO(and Mark Knopfler of course!!)
On the "What if...? question, what if the Fixx hadn't passed on the song, "Don't You Forget About Me"?
-It's my understanding that it was shopped to them early on. Could be a rumor.
Ooh...Jamie trips the line.
Was just thinking about his remarkable, totally unique guitar playing style whereby the function itself is transformed from a rhythm or punctuation medium...but a hypnotic wand that captivates and wrestles with listeners at a subconscious level.
And then BOOM, he mentions magik spells.
He knows what he’s doing...
I’m praying by the end we talk about tone...
Continuing...I can’t express how much of a guitar God he was to so many of us in the day. Brilliant, economical, mysterious, gorgeous.
I have one regret that I WON’T hold against him:
1984, Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, I forced my two HS buddies to stalk their tour bus (the one that breaks down) with the fantastic idea of saying hello to our idols. We all had one, Cy, Adam, and for me Jamie of course.
We were denied as they were “tired.”
We tried, we REALLY tried. ; ////
Is there video footage from this? I hear him showing his guitars and im dying to see which ones he’s talking about. This is one of the best interviews! Glad this exists
Unfortunately, no... long story but we didn't start videos until just a bit later. Thanks for listening and glad you enjoyed this !
another reason to redo a new one with Jamie! ;)
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great stories, NYC must've been buzzing in 1983. btw Mick Taylor isn't featured on Gimme Shelter, every guitar on there is Keith
Thanks vcr_ nostalgia, Rock on! 🎸🙌🏻🔥🎶 You are right, thanks!
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