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David Stuart Sardy (born 1967), more commonly known as D. Sardy, is an American
composer A composer is a person who writes music. The term is especially used to indicate composers of Western classical music, or those who are composers by occupation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music. Etymology and def ...
,
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,
songwriter A songwriter is a person who creates musical compositions or writes lyrics for songs, or both. The writer of the music for a song can be called a composer, although this term tends to be used mainly in the classical music genre and film scoring. ...
, and multiple Grammy winning
record producer A record producer or music producer is a music creating project's overall supervisor whose responsibilities can involve a range of creative and technical leadership roles. Typically the job involves hands-on oversight of recording sessions; ensu ...
. He came to prominence as the leader of 1990s noise rock band Barkmarket before turning mostly to production work, often with
alternative rock Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s. Alternative rock acts achieved mainstream success in the 1990s w ...
,
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, electronic related genres, and then to scoring feature films.


Biography

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Sardy was active as a singer, songwriter and guitarist (most notably with his group Barkmarket), but since the mid-1990s, he has been more active as a producer, writer, composer and mixer. He has worked with an eclectic mix of rock, punk, alternative, electronic and industrial rock performers, and critics have called him a " Hardcore super-producer." In 2006, Sardy won six
ARIA Awards The Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (commonly known informally as ARIA Music Awards, ARIA Awards, or simply the ARIAs) is an annual series of awards nights celebrating the Australian music industry, put on by the Austr ...
for his work with Jet and again in 2008, three more ARIA awards for
Wolfmother Wolfmother is an Australian hard rock band from Sydney. Formed in 2004, the group is centred around vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, who is the only constant member of the line-up. The band has been through many personnel changes since t ...
; he has also received five
Grammy Award The Grammy Awards, stylized as GRAMMY, and often referred to as The Grammys, are awards presented by The Recording Academy of the United States to recognize outstanding achievements in music. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious ...
s (for
Toots and the Maytals The Maytals, known from 1972 to 2020 as Toots and the Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group, one of the best known ska and rocksteady vocal groups. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music. ...
, Rodrigo y Gabriela,
OK Go OK Go is an American Rock music, rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, now based in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass guitar, bass, backing vocalist, v ...
, Wolfmother and
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer and the only original member remaining of the Marilyn Manson (band), same-titled band he founded in 1989. Th ...
) and multiple Brit Awards for
Oasis In ecology, an oasis (; : oases ) is a fertile area of a desert or semi-desert environmentThe Ting Tings. He was Grammy-nominated again in 2007 for
LCD Soundsystem LCD Soundsystem is an American Dance-punk#Contemporary dance-punk, dance-punk revival band from Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002 by James Murphy (electronic musician), James Murphy, of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy (vocals ...
's ''
Sound of Silver ''Sound of Silver'' is the second studio album by American rock band LCD Soundsystem. The album was released jointly by DFA and Capitol Records in the United States, and by EMI internationally, first appearing on March 12, 2007, in the United ...
'' and in 2010 for the
Band of Horses Band of Horses is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, Seattle, Washington. Led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell, who has been the band's sole constant member throughout numerous line-up changes, the band's current line ...
album '' Infinite Arms''. Sardy has been involved with some of the most popular licensed music for film and advertising. Although never writing directly for commercials, he has produced music used in many campaigns, including 3 key iPod campaigns: Jet, Wolfmother, and The Ting Tings. He produced Oasis' seventh studio album, ''
Dig Out Your Soul ''Dig Out Your Soul'' is the seventh and final studio album by English Rock music, rock band Oasis (band), Oasis. It was released on 6 October 2008 by Big Brother Recordings. The album was recorded between August and December 2007 at Abbey Road S ...
'', in 2008. This was Sardy's second time working with the band, having produced their 2005 album ''
Don't Believe the Truth ''Don't Believe the Truth'' is the sixth studio album by English rock band Oasis. It was released on 30 May 2005 by Big Brother Recordings. It reached number one in the UK Albums Chart with first week sales of 237,865, and is the 32nd fastest s ...
'' and he worked with
Noel Gallagher Noel Thomas David Gallagher (born 29 May 1967) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Gallagher is the primary songwriter, lead guitarist and a co-lead vocalist of the rock band Oasis (band), Oasis. After leaving Oasis, he formed Noel ...
again in 2011 with ''
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are an English Rock music, rock band formed in 2010 as the solo moniker of Oasis (band), Oasis songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Noel Gallagher. The touring band consists of former Oasis members Gem Archer ( ...
''. Sardy scored the
Stage 6 Films Stage 6 Films, Inc. is an American film division of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions that acquires and produces feature films to be released either theatrically, on demand, or through streaming services. Once a film is finished, Sony Picture ...
logo for
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, as well as the films '' 21'' and '' Zombieland'', and the drama '' End of Watch'', written and directed by
David Ayer David Ayer (born January 18, 1968) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for his action work, writing films such as ''Training Day'' (2001), '' The Fast and the Furious'' (2001), and '' S.W.A.T.'' (2003), and directing films such as '' End ...
, all of which went to number one at the US box office. More recently, Sardy contributed work to ''
The Green Hornet The Green Hornet is a superhero created in 1936 by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input from radio director James Jewell (director), James Jewell. Since his 1930s radio debut, the character has appeared in numerous serialized dramas i ...
'', '' Lawless'', and ''
Eat Pray Love ''Eat Pray Love'' is a 2010 American biographical romantic drama film starring Julia Roberts as Elizabeth Gilbert, based on Gilbert's 2006 memoir of the same name. Ryan Murphy co-wrote and directed the film, which was released in the United ...
'' and scored ''
Premium Rush ''Premium Rush'' is a 2012 American action thriller film directed by David Koepp and written by Koepp and John Kamps. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon, Dania Ramirez, and Jamie Chung. It follows a bicycle messenger chased aroun ...
'', '' Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'', ''
Sabotage Sabotage is a deliberate action aimed at weakening a polity, government, effort, or organization through subversion, obstruction, demoralization (warfare), demoralization, destabilization, divide and rule, division, social disruption, disrupti ...
'', and '' The Beekeper'' working once again with director David Ayer. In 2019, Sardy produced a new studio album by
The Who The Who are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. Considered one of th ...
. And in 2020 Co wrote and produced a new Modest Mouse album called The Golden Casket Sardy's sister Marcia Schofield played keyboards for the British band The Fall.


Film scores


Productions

Sardy has produced and mixed on the following albums, among others: * 1989: ''Arena of Shame'' by Carey's Problem (producer) * 1991: '' Vegas Throat'' by Barkmarket (producer) * 1991: ''
White Noise In signal processing, white noise is a random signal having equal intensity at different frequencies, giving it a constant power spectral density. The term is used with this or similar meanings in many scientific and technical disciplines, i ...
'' by
Cop Shoot Cop Cop Shoot Cop was a noise rock group founded in New York City in 1987. They disbanded in 1996. The band were frequently classified as industrial rock, but were often quite different from many bands so dubbed: having a distinctive instrumental l ...
(mixing on "Chameleon Man") * 1992: '' Manic Frustration'' by Trouble (mixing) * 1993: ''
Gimmick A gimmick is a novel device or idea designed primarily to attract attention or increase appeal, often with little intrinsic value. When applied to retail marketing, it is a unique or quirky feature designed to make a product or service "stand out ...
'' by Barkmarket (producer) * 1993: '' Curb Your Dogma'' by Spongehead (producer) * 1994: ''
Brainwash Brainwashing is the controversial idea that the human mind can be altered or controlled against a person's will by manipulative psychological techniques. Brainwashing is said to reduce its subject's ability to think critically or independently ...
'' by Spongehead (producer) * 1994: '' Lardroom'' by Barkmarket (producer) * 1994: ''
Release Release may refer to: * Art release, the public distribution of an artistic production, such as a film, album, or song * Legal release, a legal instrument * News release, a communication directed at the news media * Release (ISUP), a code to i ...
'' by
Cop Shoot Cop Cop Shoot Cop was a noise rock group founded in New York City in 1987. They disbanded in 1996. The band were frequently classified as industrial rock, but were often quite different from many bands so dubbed: having a distinctive instrumental l ...
(mixing on all except "Ambulance Song", producer) * 1995: '' Johnny Mnemonic (Music from the Motion Picture)'' (producer on "3 AM Incident" by
Cop Shoot Cop Cop Shoot Cop was a noise rock group founded in New York City in 1987. They disbanded in 1996. The band were frequently classified as industrial rock, but were often quite different from many bands so dubbed: having a distinctive instrumental l ...
) * 1995: ''
One Hot Minute ''One Hot Minute'' is the sixth studio album by American Rock music, rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on September 12, 1995, by Warner Bros. Records. The worldwide success of the band's previous album ''Blood Sugar Sex Magik'' (1991) c ...
'' by
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (musician), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their music incorporates elements of a ...
(mixing) * 1995: '' Working Class Hero: A Tribute to John Lennon'' (mixing on " I Found Out" by
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (musician), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their music incorporates elements of a ...
) * 1995: '' Peacekeeper'' by Barkmarket (producer) * 1996: '' Twister: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack'' (mixing on "Melancholy Mechanics" by
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (musician), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their music incorporates elements of a ...
) * 1996: '' Undisputed Attitude'' by
Slayer Slayer is an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California, formed in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style made them ...
(producer, mixing) * 1996: '' L. Ron'' by Barkmarket (mixing) * 1996: '' Music for Our Mother Ocean'' (producer on " Army of Me" by
Helmet A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., a policeman's helmet in the United Kingdom) without protecti ...
) * 1996: ''
Tragic A tragedy is a genre of drama based on human suffering and, mainly, the terrible or sorrowful events that befall a main character or cast of characters. Traditionally, the intention of tragedy is to invoke an accompanying catharsis, or a "pain ...
'' by Orange 9mm (producer) * 1997: ''
Aftertaste Aftertaste is the taste intensity of a food or beverage that is perceived immediately after that food or beverage is removed from the mouth. The aftertastes of different foods and beverages can vary by intensity and over time, but the unifying fea ...
'' by
Helmet A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., a policeman's helmet in the United Kingdom) without protecti ...
(producer) * 1997: '' Fantastic Spikes Through Balloon'' by
Skeleton Key A skeleton key (also known as a passkey) is a type of master keying, master key in which the serrated edge has been removed in such a way that it can open numerous Lock and key, locks, most commonly the warded lock. The term derives from th ...
(producer, mixing) * 1998: '' Water & Solutions'' by Far (producer) * 1998: '' System of a Down'' by System of a Down (mixing) * 1998: '' Imprint'' by Vision of Disorder (producer, mixing) * 1998: '' Chef Aid: The South Park Album'' (mixing) * 1998: '' Much Against Everyone's Advice'' by
Soulwax Soulwax are a Belgian electronic band and DJ/production collective from Ghent, who formed in 1995. Centred around brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, other current members include Igor and Laima Cavalera, and Stefaan Van Leuven. The group first ...
(producer, mixing) * 1998: ''Boogie-Children-R-Us'' by Evil Superstars (producer, mixing) * 1999: '' 60 Second Wipe Out'' by
Atari Teenage Riot Atari Teenage Riot (ATR) is a German band formed in Berlin in 1992. Highly political, they fuse anarchist and anti-fascist views with punk vocals and a techno sound called digital hardcore, which is a term band member Alec Empire used as the na ...
(mixing on "No Success") * 1999: '' Big Daddy: Music from the Motion Picture'' (mixing on "Instant Pleasure" by
Rufus Wainwright Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright (born July 22, 1973) is a Canadian and American singer, songwriter, and composer. He has recorded eleven studio albums and numerous tracks on compilations and film soundtracks. He has also written two classical opera ...
) * 1999: '' Detroit Rock City: Music from the Motion Picture'' (mixing on " Highway to Hell" by
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer and the only original member remaining of the Marilyn Manson (band), same-titled band he founded in 1989. Th ...
) * 1999: '' Northern Star'' by
Melanie C Melanie Jayne Chisholm (born 12 January 1974), commonly known as Melanie C or Mel C, is an English singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a member of the pop group the Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed Sporty Spice. W ...
(mixing on "Ga Ga") * 1999: '' MTV Celebrity Deathmatch'' (mixing on " Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" by
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer and the only original member remaining of the Marilyn Manson (band), same-titled band he founded in 1989. Th ...
) * 1999: '' The Last Tour on Earth'' by
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer and the only original member remaining of the Marilyn Manson (band), same-titled band he founded in 1989. Th ...
(mixing) * 1999: '' Believo!'' by Enon (producer, mixing) * 1999: "Fly South" by Enon (mixing) * 2000: ''Counterbalance'' by
Harmful Harmful was a rock band from Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 1992 and frequently compared to early Helmet and more occasionally to Blackmail.sefor an overview of reviewer opinions The band has released eight albums to date, the first two and the l ...
(producer, mixing) * 2000: '' Nativity in Black'' (producer and mixing on " Into the Void" by
Monster Magnet Monster Magnet is an American rock music, rock band formed in Red Bank, New Jersey, in 1989 by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (musician), John McBain (guitar), and Tim Cronin (vocals and drums). The band has since undergone severa ...
) * 2000: '' Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia'' by
The Dandy Warhols The Dandy Warhols are an American psychedelic rock, psychedelic/ band, formed in Portland, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, in 1994 by singer-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and guitarist Peter Holmström. They were later joined by keyboardist Zia Mc ...
(mixing on all except "Cool Scene" and "Shakin'", additional production) * 2000: ''
The Hour of Bewilderbeast ''The Hour of Bewilderbeast'' is the debut studio album by British musician Badly Drawn Boy, released on 26 June 2000. Damon Gough, who performs as Badly Drawn Boy, wrote, produced, and played several instruments on the album's eighteen tracks, s ...
'' by
Badly Drawn Boy Damon Michael Gough (born 2 October 1969), known by the stage name Badly Drawn Boy, is an English indie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Gough chose his stage name from a character in the show '' The Magic Ball'', which he saw on TV ...
(mixing on "Pissing in the Wind") * 2000: '' The Dream That Stuff Was Made Of'' by Starlight Mints (producer, mixing) * 2000: '' Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)'' by
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer and the only original member remaining of the Marilyn Manson (band), same-titled band he founded in 1989. Th ...
(producer, mixing) * 2000: '' Renegades'' by
Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine (often abbreviated as RATM or shortened to Rage) was an American Rock music, rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1991. It consisted of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim ...
(mixing on "
The Ghost of Tom Joad ''The Ghost of Tom Joad'' is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, released on November 21, 1995, by Columbia Records. His second primarily acoustic album after ''Nebraska'' (1982), ''The Ghost of Tom Joad'' r ...
" and " Street Fighting Man") * 2000: '' Dracula 2000'' (producer and mixing on " The Metro" by System of a Down) * 2001: '' Songs from a Bad Hat'' by Mauro Pawlowski (producer, mixing) * 2001: '' Top Dollar'' by Toby Dammit (mixing) * 2001: '' Golden State'' by Bush (producer, mixing) * 2002: ''Music for the Last Day of Your Life'' by Dragpipe (producer, mixing) * 2002: '' Ideas Above Our Station'' by Hundred Reasons (producer, mixing) * 2002: '' New Detention'' by
Grinspoon Grinspoon are an Australian rock band from Lismore, New South Wales, which formed in 1995 by Pat Davern on guitar, Joe Hansen on bass guitar, Kristian Hopes on drums and frontman Phil Jamieson on vocals and guitar. Also in that year, Grinspoon ...
(mixing on " Chemical Heart") * 2002: ''
High Society High society, sometimes simply Society, is the behavior and lifestyle of people with the highest levels of wealth, power, fame and social status. It includes their related affiliations, social events and practices. Upscale social clubs were open ...
'' by Enon (producer) * 2002: ''
Life on Other Planets ''Life on Other Planets'' is the fourth studio album by English alternative rock band Supergrass. It is the first album that includes Rob Coombes as an official member of the band, and originally went under the working title of ''Get Lost''. Th ...
'' by
Supergrass Supergrass are an English rock band formed in 1993. For the majority of the band's tenure, the line-up consisted of brothers Gaz (lead vocals, guitar) and Rob Coombes (keyboards), Mick Quinn (bass, backing vocals) and Danny Goffey (drums, ...
(mixing) * 2002: '' The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse'' by
Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...
(mixing on "Guns & Roses") * 2003: ''Tell Them Hi'' by Campfire Girls (producer and mixing on all except "Make It", "Day Before", and "Fancy Shirt") * 2003: ''No Push Collide'' by Serafin (producer, mixing) * 2003: ''Above the Noise'' by The Revolution Smile (producer) * 2003: '' Get Born'' by Jet (producer, mixing) * 2003: ''Unearthed'' by
Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. ...
(mixing) * 2004: '' Bows + Arrows'' by
The Walkmen The Walkmen is an American Rock music, rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The band consists of Hamilton Leithauser (vocals), Paul Maroon (guitar, keyboards), Walter Martin (musician), Walter Martin (bass, organ), Peter Matthew Bauer (org ...
(producer on "The Rat") * 2004: '' Shatterproof Is Not a Challenge'' by Hundred Reasons (producer, mixing) * 2004: '' Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 2'' (producer and mixing on "Hold On" by Jet) * 2004: ''
Decadence Decadence was a late-19th-century movement emphasizing the need for sensationalism, egocentricity, and bizarre, artificial, perverse, and exotic sensations and experiences. By extension, it may refer to a decline in art, literature, science, ...
'' by
Head Automatica Head Automatica is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York fronted by Glassjaw frontman Daryl Palumbo. History Formation, ''Decadance'' and ''Popaganda'' (2003–2006) The beginnings of the band stemmed from singer Daryl Palumbo' ...
(mixing) * 2004: '' Alive & Amplified'' by The Mooney Suzuki (mixing) * 2004: '' Let's Bottle Bohemia'' by
The Thrills The Thrills are an Irish rock band originally formed in Dublin in 2001. The band was founded by lead vocalist Conor Deasy and guitarist Daniel Ryan, guitarist and bass player Padraic McMahon, pianist Kevin Horan and drummer Ben Carrigan. Their b ...
(producer, mixing) * 2004: ''
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'' by Autolux (mixing) * 2005: '' Lost Marbles & Exploded Evidence'' by Enon (producer and mixing on "Marbles Explode", mixing on "Party Favor") * 2005: ''
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Hot Hot Heat Hot Hot Heat was a Canadian indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, formed in 1999. The band was signed to Seattle label Sub Pop in 2001 and Warner Records throughout the majority of their career. The band has released five full-lengt ...
(producer, mixing) * 2005: ''
Don't Believe the Truth ''Don't Believe the Truth'' is the sixth studio album by English rock band Oasis. It was released on 30 May 2005 by Big Brother Recordings. It reached number one in the UK Albums Chart with first week sales of 237,865, and is the 32nd fastest s ...
'' by
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(mixing) * 2005: '' Oh No'' by
OK Go OK Go is an American Rock music, rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, now based in Los Angeles, California. The band is composed of Damian Kulash (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass guitar, bass, backing vocalist, v ...
(mixing) * 2005: ''
A Bigger Bang ''A Bigger Bang'' is the twenty-second studio album by the English rock band the Rolling Stones, released through Virgin Records on 5 September 2005. It was the band's last album of original material recorded entirely with Charlie Watts on drum ...
'' by
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(mixing on "Rough Justice") * 2005: '' Hearts and Unicorns'' by Giant Drag (producer on "
Wicked Game "Wicked Game" is a song by American rock musician Chris Isaak from his third album '' Heart Shaped World'' (1989). It was released as a single to little attention in July 1989 but became a sleeper hit when Lee Chestnut, an Atlanta radio station ...
") * 2005: ''
Wolfmother Wolfmother is an Australian hard rock band from Sydney. Formed in 2004, the group is centred around vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, who is the only constant member of the line-up. The band has been through many personnel changes since t ...
'' by
Wolfmother Wolfmother is an Australian hard rock band from Sydney. Formed in 2004, the group is centred around vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, who is the only constant member of the line-up. The band has been through many personnel changes since t ...
(producer, mixing) * 2005: '' Goal! (Music from the Motion Picture)'' (mixing on "
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" (D. Sardy Mix) by
Oasis In ecology, an oasis (; : oases ) is a fertile area of a desert or semi-desert environmentWaterloo to Anywhere'' by Dirty Pretty Things (producer and mixing for half the tracks) * 2006: '' Riot City Blues'' by
Primal Scream Primal Scream are a Scottish rock music, rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie (musician), Jim Beattie (guitar). The band's current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar), Simon ...
(mixing) * 2006: '' The Bright Lights and What I Should Have Learned'' by
Duels A duel is an arranged engagement in combat between two people with matched weapons. During the 17th and 18th centuries (and earlier), duels were mostly single combats fought with swords (the rapier and later the small sword), but beginning in ...
(mixing on "Brothers and Sisters") * 2006: '' Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice'' by VAUX (mixing) * 2006: '' Le Futur Noir'' by The Strays (mixing) * 2006: '' Shine On'' by Jet (producer, mixing) * 2006: '' Robbers & Cowards'' by
Cold War Kids Cold War Kids are an American indie rock band from Long Beach, California. Band members are Nathan Willett (vocals, piano, guitar), Matt Maust (bass guitar), David Quon (guitar, backing vocals), Matthew Schwartz (keyboards, backing vocals, guit ...
(mixing) * 2007: ''
Sound of Silver ''Sound of Silver'' is the second studio album by American rock band LCD Soundsystem. The album was released jointly by DFA and Capitol Records in the United States, and by EMI internationally, first appearing on March 12, 2007, in the United ...
'' by
LCD Soundsystem LCD Soundsystem is an American Dance-punk#Contemporary dance-punk, dance-punk revival band from Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002 by James Murphy (electronic musician), James Murphy, of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy (vocals ...
(mixing) * 2007: '' Music from and Inspired by Spider-Man 3'' (producer, mixing) * 2007: '' Black Lives at the Golden Coast'' by
The Icarus Line The Icarus Line was an American post-hardcore band from Los Angeles, California, active from 1998 until 2015. Career 1998–2003 The Icarus Line's roots started from a high school rock group, Kanker Sores. Tragedy struck the band in 1997, wh ...
(mixing on "Gets Paid") * 2007: '' Carry On'' by
Chris Cornell Christopher John Cornell ( Boyle; July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017) was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and the primary lyricist for the rock music, rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave. He also had a ...
(mixing on " You Know My Name") * 2007: '' Love/Hate'' by
Nine Black Alps Nine Black Alps were an English alternative rock band, formed in 2003 in Manchester. From 2011 until their split, the band consisted of vocalist-guitarist Sam Forrest, guitarist David Jones, drummer James Galley and bassist Karl Astbury. Prior ...
(producer) * 2008: '' In the Future'' by Black Mountain (mixing and producer on "Stay Free") * 2008: '' Stars and the Sea'' by
Boy Kill Boy Boy Kill Boy were an English rock band based in Leytonstone, East London. The band produced two studio albums and six singles before splitting in 2008. Their highest-charting single was "Suzie", which reached #17 in the UK singles chart in 20 ...
(producer, mixing) * 2008: '' We Started Nothing'' by The Ting Tings (mixing) * 2008: '' Fortress Round My Heart'' by
Ida Maria Ida Maria Børli Sivertsen ( ; born 13 July 1984), better known simply as Ida Maria, is a Norway, Norwegian musician and songwriter. Biography Early life Maria was born and raised in Nesna Municipality. She taught herself to play guitar and bega ...
(mixing on all except "Leave Me", "Keep Me Warm", "In the End", and "We're All Going to Hell (Live)") * 2008: " Big Ideas" by
LCD Soundsystem LCD Soundsystem is an American Dance-punk#Contemporary dance-punk, dance-punk revival band from Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002 by James Murphy (electronic musician), James Murphy, of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy (vocals ...
(producer) * 2008: ''
Dig Out Your Soul ''Dig Out Your Soul'' is the seventh and final studio album by English Rock music, rock band Oasis (band), Oasis. It was released on 6 October 2008 by Big Brother Recordings. The album was recorded between August and December 2007 at Abbey Road S ...
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Oasis In ecology, an oasis (; : oases ) is a fertile area of a desert or semi-desert environmentThe Long Now'' by Children Collide (producer) * 2009: ''Morning Maid'' by Satin Peaches (producer) * 2009: '' Before Nightfall'' by Robert Francis (producer, mixing) * 2009: '' Twisted Wheel'' by Twisted Wheel (producer) * 2009: '' Crash Kings'' by Crash Kings (producer, mixing) * 2009: '' A French Kiss in the Chaos'' by Reverend and The Makers (mixing) * 2009: '' My Old, Familiar Friend'' by
Brendan Benson Brendan Benson (born November 14, 1970) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. He has released eight solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs. Recording career ''One Mis ...
(additional production on "A Whole Lot Better", "Garbage Day", "Don't Wanna Talk", and "Borrow", mixing) * 2009: ''Come Sing These Crippled Tunes'' by The Cubical (producer, mixing) * 2009: ''Das Pop'' by Das Pop (mixing on "Underground", "Wings", "Never Get Enough", "Try Again", and "Feelgood Factors") * 2009: '' Daisy'' by Brand New (mixing on all except "Be Gone") * 2009: ''
Sainthood In Christian belief, a saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. However, the use of the term ''saint'' depends on the context and denomination. In Anglican, Oriental Orth ...
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Tegan and Sara Tegan and Sara () are a Canadian indie pop duo formed in 1998 in Calgary, Alberta. The band is led by identical twin sisters, Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin (born September 19, 1980). Both musicians are songwriters and multi-instrumentali ...
(mixing) * 2010: ''
Transference Transference () is a phenomenon within psychotherapy in which repetitions of old feelings, attitudes, desires, or fantasies that someone displaces are subconsciously projected onto a here-and-now person. Traditionally, it had solely co ...
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Spoon A spoon (, ) is a utensil consisting of a shallow bowl (also known as a head), oval or round, at the end of a handle. A type of cutlery (sometimes called flatware in the United States), especially as part of a table setting, place setting, it ...
(mixing) * 2010: ''
Latin Latin ( or ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic languages, Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally spoken by the Latins (Italic tribe), Latins in Latium (now known as Lazio), the lower Tiber area aroun ...
'' by Holy Fuck (mixing on "Stilettos") * 2010: ''
This Is Happening ''This Is Happening'' is the third studio album by American rock band LCD Soundsystem. It was released first on May 17, 2010, jointly through DFA and Virgin Records in the United States and Parlophone elsewhere. It was recorded over the cours ...
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LCD Soundsystem LCD Soundsystem is an American Dance-punk#Contemporary dance-punk, dance-punk revival band from Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002 by James Murphy (electronic musician), James Murphy, of DFA Records. The band comprises Murphy (vocals ...
(mixing) * 2010: '' Infinite Arms'' by
Band of Horses Band of Horses is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, Seattle, Washington. Led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell, who has been the band's sole constant member throughout numerous line-up changes, the band's current line ...
(mixing) * 2010: ''Stone Temple Pilots'' by
Stone Temple Pilots Stone Temple Pilots, commonly abbreviated as STP, is an American Rock music, rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1989. Originally consisting of lead vocalist Scott Weiland, guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo, and drummer :Songs ...
(mixing) * 2010: '' New Politics'' by New Politics (producer, mixing) * 2010: '' Transit Transit'' by Autolux (additional production and mixing on "Highchair", "Sports", and "Audience No. 2") * 2010: "Supertoys" by Autolux (mixing on "Curtains") * 2010: '' Phosphene Dream'' by The Black Angels (producer, mixing) * 2010: '' Wilderness Heart'' by Black Mountain (producer on "The Hair Song", "Rollercoaster", "Buried by the Blues", "The Way to Gone", and "The Space of Your Mind", mixing) * 2010: '' Ignite'' by
Shihad Shihad were a Rock music, rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1988. The band consisted of founders Tom Larkin (musician), Tom Larkin (drums, backing vocals, samplers), Phil Knight (lead guitar, synthesiser, backing vocals) and Jon To ...
(mixing) * 2010: '' King Night'' by SALEM (mixing) * 2011: '' The Golden Age of Knowhere'' by Funeral Party (mixing) * 2011: '' All at Once'' by
The Airborne Toxic Event The Airborne Toxic Event is an American Rock music, rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2006. It consists of Mikel Jollett (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steven Chen (guitar, keyboards), Adrian Rodriguez (electric bass, backing vocal ...
(producer, mixing) * 2011: '' Hillbilly Joker'' by Hank Williams III (producer) * 2011: ''
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are an English Rock music, rock band formed in 2010 as the solo moniker of Oasis (band), Oasis songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Noel Gallagher. The touring band consists of former Oasis members Gem Archer ( ...
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are an English Rock music, rock band formed in 2010 as the solo moniker of Oasis (band), Oasis songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Noel Gallagher. The touring band consists of former Oasis members Gem Archer ( ...
(producer, mixing) * 2011: ''Fallen Empires'' by
Snow Patrol Snow Patrol are a Northern Irish–Scottish Rock music, rock band formed in 1994 in Dundee, Scotland, consisting of Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals), and Johnny McDaid (piano, guitar, keyboards, backi ...
(mixing) * 2012: " DoYaThing" by
Gorillaz Gorillaz are an English virtual band created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett in London, England in 1998. The band primarily consists of four fictional members: (vocals, keyboards), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (gui ...
featuring
André 3000 André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), known professionally as André 3000, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he was one half of the hip-hop duo Outkast along with rapper Big Boi, which the two formed in 1992. Benj ...
and James Murphy (mixing) * 2012: '' Aloha Moon'' by Magic Wands (mixing on "Black Magic" and "Space") * 2012: '' Lex Hives'' by The Hives (mixing on "Take Back the Toys") * 2012: ''Lawless: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' by
Nick Cave Nicholas Edward Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian musician, writer, and actor who fronts the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Known for his baritone voice, Cave's music is characterised by emotional intensity, a wide variety ...
and
Warren Ellis Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ...
(producer) * 2012: ''
La Futura ''La Futura'' is the fifteenth studio album by American rock band ZZ Top, released on September 8, 2012. It is the band's first album in nine years, following '' Mescalero'', and peaked at number 5 on the ''Billboard'' "Top Rock Albums" chart. '' ...
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ZZ Top ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. For almost 56 years, it consisted of vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard (musician), Frank Beard, and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill prior to his death in 2021. ZZ ...
(producer, mixing) * 2012: ''Control Control Control'' by
Goose A goose (: geese) is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera '' Anser'' (grey geese and white geese) and '' Branta'' (black geese). Some members of the Tadorninae subfamily (e.g., Egy ...
(mixing) * 2013: '' Save Rock and Roll'' by
Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer A ...
(mixing) * 2013: '' Orthodox'' by Beware of Darkness (executive producer, mixing) * 2013: '' Pick Up Your Head'' by Middle Class Rut (mixing) * 2014: '' Caustic Love'' by
Paolo Nutini Paolo Giovanni Nutini (born 9 January 1987) is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Paisley, Renfrewshire, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Nutini's debut album, ''These Streets'' (2006), peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. Its follow-u ...
(producer on "Scream (Funk My Life Up)" and "Fashion") * 2014: ''Ramblin' Man'' by Hank Williams III (producer on "Hang On" and "Runnin' and Gunnin'") * 2014: ''Royal Blood'' by
Royal Blood A royal descent is a genealogical line of descent from a past or present monarch. Both geneticists and genealogists have attempted to estimate the percentage of living people with royal descent. From a genetic perspective, the number of unp ...
(mixing on "Figure It Out") * 2014: ''
Lost in Alphaville ''Lost in Alphaville'' is the third full-length studio album by The Rentals, released on August 25, 2014, through Polyvinyl Records. The album is available on CD, vinyl, cassette and as a digital download. It marks the band's first full-length ...
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The Rentals The Rentals is an American rock band fronted by vocalist Matt Sharp. Sharp has been the only consistent member since the group's inception. The band's best selling single is "Friends of P." (1995). The Rentals released two albums, ''Return of t ...
(mixing) * 2014: '' The Physical World'' by
Death from Above 1979 Death from Above 1979 (also known as Death from Above or DFA 1979) is a Canadian rock duo consisting of bassist Jesse F. Keeler and drummer and vocalist Sebastien Grainger from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2001. The band released their debut album ...
(producer, recording, mixing) * 2015: ''Time'' by
Mikky Ekko John Stephen Sudduth, known professionally as Mikky Ekko, is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville. He co-wrote and was featured on Rihanna's 2013 single "Stay (Rihanna song), Stay", which charted in multiple countries, becoming his fir ...
(producer on "Riot") * 2015: "
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" by Brand New (mixing) * 2016: ''Lonely Is a Lifetime'' by The Wild Feathers (mixing) * 2016: '' The Ride'' by
Catfish and the Bottlemen Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British indie rock band formed in Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, in 2007. The band currently consists of Van McCann (lead vocals, guitars) and Benji Blakeway (bass guitar, backing vocals). Their debut album, '' The Bal ...
(producer, mixing) * 2016: '' Signs of Light'' by The Head and the Heart (mixing) * 2017: '' 8'' by
Incubus An Incubus () is a demon, male demon in human form in folklore that seeks to have Sexuality in Christian demonology, sexual intercourse with sleeping women; the corresponding spirit in female form is called a succubus. Parallels exist in many c ...
(co-producer, uncredited) * 2018: ''
Mania Mania, also known as manic syndrome, is a Psychiatry, psychiatric Abnormality (behavior), behavioral syndrome defined as a state of Abnormality (behavior), abnormally elevated arousal, affect (psychology), affect, and energy level. During a mani ...
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Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer A ...
(Producer) * 2018: '' The Magic Gang'' by The Magic Gang (mixer) * 2018: '' Eat the Elephant'' by
A Perfect Circle A Perfect Circle is an American Rock music, rock Supergroup (music), supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool (band), Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan. A Perfect Circle released three of their ...
(producer) * 2019: '' Mystic Truth'' by Bad Suns (producer) * 2019: ''
WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has 6 regional offices and 15 ...
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The Who The Who are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. Considered one of th ...
(producer, mixing) * 2019:
U-Roy Ewart Beckford OD (21 September 1942 – 17 February 2021), known by the stage name U-Roy, was a Jamaican vocalist and pioneer of toasting.Jo-Ann GreeneU-Roy Biography, AllMusic. Retrieved 11 April 2013. U-Roy was known for a melodic style ...
(album, mixing) * 2020:
Toots And The Maytals The Maytals, known from 1972 to 2020 as Toots and the Maytals, are a Jamaican musical group, one of the best known ska and rocksteady vocal groups. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music. ...
(album, mixing) * 2020:
Band Of Horses Band of Horses is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, Seattle, Washington. Led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell, who has been the band's sole constant member throughout numerous line-up changes, the band's current line ...
(album, Additional production, mixing) * 2020: The Record Company (producer) * 2020: Blue Moon Rising EP by
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are an English Rock music, rock band formed in 2010 as the solo moniker of Oasis (band), Oasis songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Noel Gallagher. The touring band consists of former Oasis members Gem Archer ( ...
(producer track 3) *
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are an English Rock music, rock band formed in 2010 as the solo moniker of Oasis (band), Oasis songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Noel Gallagher. The touring band consists of former Oasis members Gem Archer ( ...
* 2021: '' The Golden Casket'' by
Modest Mouse Modest Mouse is an American rock music, rock band formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, and currently based in Portland, Oregon. The founding members were lead singer/guitarist Isaac Brock (musician), Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green and ba ...
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Other musical contributions

* 1988: ''1-800-Godhouse'' by Barkmarket (writer on all except "Mercenaries (Ready for War)") * 1989: ''Easy Listening'' by Barkmarket (songwriter on all except "Pink Stainless Tail", voice, guitar, bass, tapes, utilized objects, engineer) * 1993: ''Frank Black'' by Frank Black (additional guitar) * 1993: ''
Gimmick A gimmick is a novel device or idea designed primarily to attract attention or increase appeal, often with little intrinsic value. When applied to retail marketing, it is a unique or quirky feature designed to make a product or service "stand out ...
'' by Barkmarket (guitar, vocals, banjo, tape, engineer) * 1994: '' Lardroom'' by Barkmarket (guitar, vocals) * 1994: ''
Release Release may refer to: * Art release, the public distribution of an artistic production, such as a film, album, or song * Legal release, a legal instrument * News release, a communication directed at the news media * Release (ISUP), a code to i ...
'' by
Cop Shoot Cop Cop Shoot Cop was a noise rock group founded in New York City in 1987. They disbanded in 1996. The band were frequently classified as industrial rock, but were often quite different from many bands so dubbed: having a distinctive instrumental l ...
(engineer on all except "Ambulance Song") * 1994: ''The Cult'' by
The Cult The Cult are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Bradford in 1983. Before settling on their current name in January 1984, the band had performed under the name Death Cult, which was an evolution of the name of lead vocalist Ian Astbury ...
(engineer) * 1995: '' Further Down the Spiral'' by
Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails, commonly abbreviated as NIN (stylized as NIИ), is an American industrial rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1988. Its members are the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Trent Reznor and his frequent col ...
(engineer on " Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now)") * 1995: ''
One Hot Minute ''One Hot Minute'' is the sixth studio album by American Rock music, rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released on September 12, 1995, by Warner Bros. Records. The worldwide success of the band's previous album ''Blood Sugar Sex Magik'' (1991) c ...
'' by
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (musician), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their music incorporates elements of a ...
(engineer) * 1995: '' Peacekeeper'' by Barkmarket (guitar, vocals, engineer) * 1996: '' Twister: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack'' (engineer on "Melancholy Mechanics" by
Red Hot Chili Peppers The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (musician), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their music incorporates elements of a ...
) * 1996: '' L. Ron'' by Barkmarket (guitar, vocals, engineer) * 1996: '' Music for Our Mother Ocean'' (engineer on " Army of Me" by
Helmet A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., a policeman's helmet in the United Kingdom) without protecti ...
) * 1996: ''Tragic'' by Orange 9mm (engineer) * 1996: ''Sutras'' by
Donovan Donovan Phillips Leitch (born 10 May 1946), known mononymously as Donovan, is a Scottish musician, songwriter and record producer. He emerged from the British folk scene in early 1965 and subsequently scored multiple international hit singles ...
(bells on "High Your Love") * 1997: '' Private Parts: The Album'' (engineer on "I Make My Own Rules" by
LL Cool J James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), known professionally as LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip ho ...
and "
Pictures of Matchstick Men "Pictures of Matchstick Men" is the first hit single by British rock band The Status Quo. It was released on 5 January 1968. The Status Quo version The song reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart, number eight in Canada, and number 12 ...
" by
Ozzy Osbourne John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead singer of the heavy metal music, heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which per ...
) * 1997: ''
Aftertaste Aftertaste is the taste intensity of a food or beverage that is perceived immediately after that food or beverage is removed from the mouth. The aftertastes of different foods and beverages can vary by intensity and over time, but the unifying fea ...
'' by
Helmet A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., a policeman's helmet in the United Kingdom) without protecti ...
(engineer) * 1998: '' Water & Solutions'' by Far (Mellotron on "Bury White", organ on "Man Overboard", anti-solo on "Another Way Out") * 1998: '' System of a Down'' by System of a Down (additional engineering) * 1998: '' Imprint'' by Vision of Disorder (organ on "Jada Bloom") * 1998: '' Chef Aid: The South Park Album'' (engineer on "Nowhere to Run (Vapor Trail)" by
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
and on "The Rainbow" by Ween) * 1998: ''Boogie-Children-R-Us'' by Evil Superstars (guitar on "Song Off the Record") * 1999: ''Lotofire'' by
Ely Guerra Ely Guerra (born Elizabeth Guerra Vázquez, February 13, 1972) is a Mexican singer-songwriter who was raised in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The daughter of Alberto Guerra and Gloria Vázquez, Guerra lived the first years of her life in Mon ...
(additional guitar) * 1999: "Fly South" by Enon (editor) * 2000: '' American III: Solitary Man'' by
Johnny Cash John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the later stages of his career. ...
(additional engineering) * 2000: '' Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)'' by
Marilyn Manson Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), known professionally as Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician. He is the lead singer and the only original member remaining of the Marilyn Manson (band), same-titled band he founded in 1989. Th ...
(rhythm guitar on "Godeatgod", drum programming on "Burning Flag") * 2001: '' Golden State'' by Bush (additional musician, miscellaneous sonics) * 2001: '' Songs from a Bad Hat'' by Mauro Pawlowski (slide guitar on "Finish It All Off (With Love)") * 2003: ''Tell Them Hi'' by Campfire Girls (percussion, backing vocals) * 2003: '' Get Born'' by Jet (guitar on " Are You Gonna Be My Girl", slide guitar on "Lazy Gun") * 2005: '' Lost Marbles & Exploded Evidence'' by Enon (bass on "Marbles Explode", engineer on "Party Favor") * 2005: ''
Elevator An elevator (American English) or lift (Commonwealth English) is a machine that vertically transports people or freight between levels. They are typically powered by electric motors that drive traction cables and counterweight systems suc ...
'' by
Hot Hot Heat Hot Hot Heat was a Canadian indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, formed in 1999. The band was signed to Seattle label Sub Pop in 2001 and Warner Records throughout the majority of their career. The band has released five full-lengt ...
(additional percussion, additional guitar) * 2005: ''Wolfmother'' by
Wolfmother Wolfmother is an Australian hard rock band from Sydney. Formed in 2004, the group is centred around vocalist and guitarist Andrew Stockdale, who is the only constant member of the line-up. The band has been through many personnel changes since t ...
(percussion on "Colossal", "Where Eagles Have Been", and "Vagabond") * 2006: '' Shine On'' by Jet (sitar on "Come On Come On", percussion) * 2008: '' In the Future'' by Black Mountain (engineer on "Stay Free") * 2009: '' My Old, Familiar Friend'' by
Brendan Benson Brendan Benson (born November 14, 1970) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. He has released eight solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs. Recording career ''One Mis ...
(additional engineering on "A Whole Lot Better", "Garbage Day", "Don't Wanna Talk", and "Borrow", additional guitars) * 2009: ''Come Sing These Crippled Tunes'' by The Cubical (mastering) * 2010: '' The Wild Trapeze'' by
Brandon Boyd Brandon Charles Boyd (born February 15, 1976) is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Incubus, with whom he has recorded eight studio albums. In addition to his work with Incubus, Boyd has released two solo alb ...
(additional instrumentation) * 2010: ''Eat Pray Love: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' (extra percussion, extra strings on "Better Days" by
Eddie Vedder Eddie Jerome Vedder (born Edward Louis Severson III; December 23, 1964) is an American singer, musician, and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and one of three guitarists for the rock band Pearl Jam. He was previously a gues ...
) * 2011: ''Wildlife'' by
The Icarus Line The Icarus Line was an American post-hardcore band from Los Angeles, California, active from 1998 until 2015. Career 1998–2003 The Icarus Line's roots started from a high school rock group, Kanker Sores. Tragedy struck the band in 1997, wh ...
(engineer) * 2011: ''Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds'' by
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds are an English Rock music, rock band formed in 2010 as the solo moniker of Oasis (band), Oasis songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Noel Gallagher. The touring band consists of former Oasis members Gem Archer ( ...
(drum programming) * 2012: ''Lawless: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' by
Nick Cave Nicholas Edward Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian musician, writer, and actor who fronts the rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Known for his baritone voice, Cave's music is characterised by emotional intensity, a wide variety ...
and
Warren Ellis Warren Girard Ellis (born 16 February 1968) is an English comic book writer, novelist, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-creator of several original comics series, including ''Transmetropolitan'' (1997–2002), ''Global Frequency'' ...
(musician) * 2012:
La Futura ''La Futura'' is the fifteenth studio album by American rock band ZZ Top, released on September 8, 2012. It is the band's first album in nine years, following '' Mescalero'', and peaked at number 5 on the ''Billboard'' "Top Rock Albums" chart. '' ...
by
ZZ Top ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in Houston, Texas, in 1969. For almost 56 years, it consisted of vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard (musician), Frank Beard, and bassist-vocalist Dusty Hill prior to his death in 2021. ZZ ...
(string arrangement, piano, organ, writer on "Flyin' High") * 2014: '' The Physical World'' by
Death from Above 1979 Death from Above 1979 (also known as Death from Above or DFA 1979) is a Canadian rock duo consisting of bassist Jesse F. Keeler and drummer and vocalist Sebastien Grainger from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2001. The band released their debut album ...
(engineer) * 2015: ''Time'' by
Mikky Ekko John Stephen Sudduth, known professionally as Mikky Ekko, is an American singer and songwriter from Nashville. He co-wrote and was featured on Rihanna's 2013 single "Stay (Rihanna song), Stay", which charted in multiple countries, becoming his fir ...
(musician on "Riot") Other productions include: Film soundtracks: ''
The Green Hornet The Green Hornet is a superhero created in 1936 by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input from radio director James Jewell (director), James Jewell. Since his 1930s radio debut, the character has appeared in numerous serialized dramas i ...
'', '' Wanted'', ''
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels ''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'' is a 1998 neo-noir black comedy crime film written and directed by Guy Ritchie. It follows a heist involving a confident young card sharp who loses £500,000 to a powerful crime lord in a rigged game of ...
'', ''
I Love You, Man ''I Love You, Man'' is a 2009 American bromantic comedy film written and directed by John Hamburg, based on a script by Larry Levin. The film stars Paul Rudd as a friendless man looking for a best man for his upcoming wedding. However, his ...
'', '' Igby Goes Down'', ''
Flushed Away ''Flushed Away'' is a 2006 animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Features. The film was directed by Sam Fell and David Bowers, from a screenplay by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Chris Lloyd, Joe Keen ...
'', ''
Shrek the Third ''Shrek the Third'' (also known as ''Shrek 3'') is a 2007 American animated fantasy comedy film loosely based on the 1990 children's picture book '' Shrek!'' by William Steig. Directed by Chris Miller and co-directed by Raman Hui from a sc ...
'', '' Jackass Number Two'', ''
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'', '' The Replacements'', '' Little Nicky'', ''
Antitrust Competition law is the field of law that promotes or seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive conduct by companies. Competition law is implemented through public and private enforcement. It is also known as antitrust l ...
'', '' Sugar & Spice'', '' Crazy/Beautiful'', '' Summer Catch'', '' Clockstoppers'', '' Mayor of the Sunset Strip'', '' Foolproof'', ''
Dig! ''Dig!'' is a 2004 American documentary film by Ondi Timoner. Summary The film explores the collision of art and commerce through the eyes of psychedelic rock groups The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, focusing on the developin ...
'', '' Delirious'', '' Man of the Year'', '' Numb'', '' If I Stay'', '' The Big Bounce'', '' The Holiday'', ''
Wild Hogs ''Wild Hogs'' is a 2007 American biker road comedy film directed by Walt Becker and starring Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy. It was released nationwide in the United States and Canada on March 2, 2007 to negativ ...
'', '' What Happens in Vegas'', '' A Lot like Love'', ''
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'', '' Going the Distance'', '' EuroTrip'', '' The Longest Yard'', '' She's Out of My League'', ''
Battle of the Year Battle of the Year, commonly referred to as BOTY, is an annual international breakdancing competition that began in 1990. It has been regarded as the premier b-boying competition in the world and has been referred to as the "World Cup of B-Boying ...
'', '' TMNT'', '' The Comebacks'', '' Drillbit Taylor'', '' School for Scoundrels'', '' The Game Plan'', '' Spring Breakdown'', ''
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