Music Interview: Matt Berry

What’s the weirdest piece of gear you own?

I have one of Jean Michel-Jarre’s phase effects pedals, which he used on Oxygène. I interviewed him and he gave it to me – he could see that I was into it, and three weeks later, there it was in the post. He was the first gig I ever saw – at London Docklands.

What’s next for you musically? Is there a new album planned?

I want to do one and I’ve got some ideas, so when I get back from Toronto, early next year, I’ll get started on something. There’s no immediate rush because I’ve released three albums in the past two years – I need to put the brakes on.

Did you ever consider calling the box set The Berry Best Of?

No, I didn’t.

Sorry. Let’s leave it there.

[laughs]. A gag’s a gag, innit?

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Gather Up by Matt Berry is released on Acid Jazz Records as a five-LP or four-CD box set. A two-LP or single CD edition is also available.

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