Keefus Ciancia is an American film and television composer, music producer, and musician. He has won an

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, and a BMI Film & TV Award. He has composed and produced music for ''

True Detective ''True Detective'' is an American Anthology series, anthology Crime fiction, crime Drama (film and television), drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto for the premium cable network HBO. The series premiered on January 12, 2014, and ...

'', ''

Killing Eve ''Killing Eve'' is a British spy thriller television series produced in the United Kingdom by Sid Gentle Films for BBC America and BBC Three (streaming service), BBC Three. The series follows Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), a British intelligence age ...

'', ''

London Spy ''London Spy'' is a British-American five-part drama television serial created and written by Tom Rob Smith that aired on BBC Two from 9 November until 7 December 2015. It was aired on Netflix in 2018. Plot ''London Spy'' begins as the story ...

'', '' The Fall'', and ''

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''. He has produced albums for such artists as

Benji Hughes Benji Hughes is an American musical artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. His first album, '' A Love Extreme'', was released in 2008. ''A Love Extreme'' On July 22, 2008, Benji Hughes released his debut album, entitled '' A Love Extreme'' on Ne ...

Kimbra Kimbra Lee Johnson (born 27 March 1990), known Mononymous person, mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Known for mixing pop with R&B, jazz and rock musical elements, her accolades include four ARIA Music Awards, two 2 ...

Everlast Erik Francis Schrody (born August 18, 1969), known by his stage names Everlast and Whitey Ford, is an American Rapping, rapper, Singing, singer, and songwriter who was the Lead vocalist, frontman for Hip hop music, hip hop group House of Pain. ...

A Fine Frenzy Alison Sudol (born December 23, 1984) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is formerly known as the singer A Fine Frenzy, and for her role as Queenie Goldstein in '' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'' (2016), as well as its s ...

, and

Étienne Daho Étienne Daho (; ; born 14 January 1956) is a French singer-songwriter. He has released a number of synth-driven and rock- surf influenced pop hit singles since 1981. Career Daho was born in Oran, French Algeria. He sings in a low, whispery vo ...

. As a keyboardist and pianist he has performed with

Elton John Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting impact on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with l ...

Mike Patton Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and voice actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock bands Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. He has also fronted and/or played with Tomahawk, The ...

Iggy Pop James Newell Osterberg Jr. (born April 21, 1947), known professionally as Iggy Pop, is an American singer, musician, songwriter, actor and radio broadcaster. He was the vocalist and lyricist of proto-punk band the Stooges, who were formed in 1 ...

T Bone Burnett Joseph Henry "T Bone" Burnett III (born January 14, 1948) is an American record producer, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was a guitarist in Bob Dylan's band during the 1970s. Burnett has won several Grammy Awards for his work on film sou ...

, and

. Ciancia has worked extensively with

as a film and TV composer, co-producer, and as a band member of The Invisible Light. He is currently a member of the musical groups

Unloved ''Unloved'' is a 2001 Japanese romance film directed by Kunitoshi Manda, starring Yoko Moriguchi, Shunsuke Matsuoka and Tōru Nakamura. It won the Grand Rail d'Or prize and the Future Talent prize at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Mitsuko ...

, Vincent & Mr. Green, and The Invisible Light.

Early life and career

Ciancia was born in

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. He played classical piano as child, and as a teenager played in various bands including his high school band. His band teacher sent a musical piece that Ciancia composed to various colleges and he was awarded scholarships to

University of North Texas The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public university, public research university located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Its main campus is in Denton, Texas, Denton, with a satellite campus in Frisco, Texas, Frisco. It serves as the ...

and

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. After moving to Los Angeles in the early 1990s Ciancia began working as a hip-hop session musician, recording with

Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1989 album '' Straight Outta Compton'' contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popu ...

Dr. Dre Andre Romell Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and co-founder of ...

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, and

E-40 Earl Tywone Stevens (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. Stevens is a founding member of the rap group The Click (band), The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 27 stud ...

. During that same period, he began working with

Career

Ciancia is a multi-instrumentalist, film and television composer, music producer, and recording artist. He has composed music for the TV series ''

'', which earned him an

Emmy The Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are an extensive range of awards for artistic and technical merit for the television industry. A number of annual Emmy Award ceremonies are held throughout the year, each with their own set of rules and award catego ...

nomination. He also won a

Award for composing music for the TV series ''

'', and an

for his music in ''

''. Ciancia produced the Emmy award-winning theme song for the TV series '' Saving Grace'', titled "Saving Grace", by

. He has worked on numerous recording projects with

dating back to 1997, when Burnett heard Ciancia's music on a local radio station (KRCW) in Los Angeles and began a working relationship with him as a session musician. Ciancia co-produced and co-composed music on '' The Ladykillers'' and the HBO series ''

''. He teamed up with Burnett as an artist on '' The Invisible Light: Spells'' and '' The Invisible Light: Acoustic Space''. He also co-produced and co-wrote '' Sleeping Tapes'' with

Jeff Bridges Jeffrey Leon Bridges (born December 4, 1949) is an American actor. He is known for his Leading actor, leading man roles in film and television. In a career spanning over seven decades, he has received List of awards and nominations received by ...

. Ciancia has performed live with

, and

. He has produced albums for such artists as

(''

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'', ''

The Golden Echo ''The Golden Echo'' is the second studio album by New Zealand recording artist Kimbra, released by Warner Bros. Records in the United States on 19 August 2014. Background Kimbra was inspired by Greek mythology for the album and spent time in a ...

''),

Nikka Costa Domenica "Nikka" Costa (born June 4, 1972) is an American singer whose music combines elements of pop, soul, and blues. She also had a career as a child singer starting in the early 1980s. She is the daughter of music producer Don Costa. Ear ...

('' Pro Whoa''),

Cassandra Wilson Cassandra Wilson (born December 4, 1955) is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. She is one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been described by critic Gary Giddins as "a singer blessed wit ...

(''

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'', '' Closer to You: The Pop Side''), and

. Ciancia was a keyboardist and co-producer for

(1998–2007) whom he toured with extensively and recorded on albums ''

Whitey Ford Sings the Blues ''Whitey Ford Sings the Blues'' is the second solo studio album by American recording artist Everlast, and the first one following his departure from House of Pain. It was released on September 8, 1998, via Tommy Boy Records, a full eight years ...

'', ''

Eat at Whitey's ''Eat at Whitey's'' is the third solo studio album by American recording artist Everlast. It was released on October 17, 2000, via Tommy Boy Records. The album's audio production was primarily handled by Dante Ross and John Gamble. According to ...

'', and ''

White Trash Beautiful ''White Trash Beautiful'' is the fourth solo studio album by American recording artist Everlast. It was released internationally on May 25, 2004 and a day later in the United States via Island Records. It has sold about 124,000 copies in the U.S. ...

''. He later co-produced ''

Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford ''Love, War and the Ghost of Whitey Ford'' is the fifth solo studio album by American recording artist Everlast. It was released on September 23, 2008 via his own record label Martyr Inc, with distribution by Hickory Records/Sony/ATV Music Publis ...

'' as well as producing Everlast's Emmy Award-winning theme song, "Saving Grace", for the TV series '' Saving Grace''. He has been a member of musical groups The Invisible Light,

, Vincent & Mr. Green, The Jade Vincent Experiment, and Weapon of Choice.

Musician and recording artist

* The Invisible Light Ciancia teamed up with

on the albums '' The Invisible Light: Spells'' and '' The Invisible Light: Acoustic Space''. *

Unloved was formed in 2013 in Los Angeles, and is composed of Jade Vincent, Keefus Green (Ciancia), and David Holmes. Holmes met Ciancia and Vincent during the time when the duo had started a regular Tuesday night residency at the Rotary Room in

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. The band has released four albums – 2016's ''Guilty of Love'', 2019's ''Heartbreak'', 2022's ''The Pink Album'', and 2023's ''Polychrome'' and ''Killing Eve'r Ode To The Lovers'' (''

'' Unloved release soundtrack, seasons 1, 2, 3, & 4). * Vincent & Mister Green / The Jade Vincent Experiment Singer-songwriter Jade Vincent and Ciancia formed Vincent & Mr. Green as an offshoot of their first musical project, the Jade Vincent Experiment, an experimental, film-noir band who played the Los Angeles club scene in the mid- to late 1990s. They have been collaborating since 1993. Film credits for the duo include ''

'', ''

Baby Driver ''Baby Driver'' is a 2017 action crime film written and directed by Edgar Wright. It stars Ansel Elgort as a getaway driver seeking freedom from a life of crime with his girlfriend Debora (Lily James). Kevin Spacey, Eiza González, Jon Ber ...

'', and ''

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood ''Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'' is a 1996 novel written by Rebecca Wells. It follows the novel '' Little Altars Everywhere''. In 2005, Wells wrote ''Ya-Yas in Bloom'' and then ''The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder''. ''Divine Sec ...

''. They have released two albums as Vincent & Mr. Green, 2004's ''Vincent & Mr. Green'' and 2010's ''Smash Up''. They have also released one album, 1998's ''Moy'', as the Jade Vincent Experiment. * Weapon of Choice Keefus Ciancia was a founding member of Weapon of Choice in 1992. They played a mixture of experimental, rock, alternative, funk, hip hop, jazz, and reggae, which frontman

Lonnie Marshall Lonnie "Meganut" Marshall is an American bass player, singer, and songwriter from South Central Los Angeles. He is best known as the frontman and founder of Weapon of Choice, and is the inventor of the Nutmeg Potty Plunger.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 ...

Jane's Addiction Jane's Addiction was an American Rock music, rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1985. The band's best known line-up consisted of lead vocalist Perry Farrell, bassist Eric Avery, drummer Stephen Perkins and guitarist Dave Navarro. Jane's Addicti ...

Fishbone Fishbone is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1979, the band plays a fusion of ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. AllMusic has described the group as "one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative ...

, and the

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, and were known for selling out venues in

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. Ciancia recorded four albums with the band, ''Nut-Meg Sez "Bozo the Town"'' (1994), ''Highperspice'' (1996), ''Nutmeg Phantasy'' (1998), and ''Color Me Funky'' (2004).Perfect Sound Forever
Nutt Gone Yet: An Interview With Lonnie "Meganut" Marshall from Weapon of Choice

Film and TV music

, Composer , 2006 , - , ''

The Poughkeepsie Tapes ''The Poughkeepsie Tapes'' is a 2007 American pseudo-documentary horror film written, directed, and edited by John Erick Dowdle from a story he co-wrote with his brother Drew Dowdle. It revolves around a serial killer's murders in Poughkeepsie, ...

'' , Composer , 2007 , - , ''

Superbad ''Superbad'' is a 2007 American coming-of-age teen buddy comedy film directed by Greg Mottola, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and produced by Judd Apatow. It stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as Seth and Evan, two teenagers about ...

'' , Keyboards, farfisa organ , 2007 , - , ''

Across the Universe "Across the Universe" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song first appeared on the 1969 various artists' charity compilation album ''No One's Gonna Change Our W ...

'' , Musician , 2007 , - , ''

Shadowboxer ''Shadowboxer'' is a 2005 crime thriller film directed by Lee Daniels and starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Helen Mirren, Vanessa Ferlito, Macy Gray, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mo'Nique, and Stephen Dorff. It opened in limited release in six cities: New ...

'' , Composer , 2005 , - , ''

Don't Come Knocking ''Don't Come Knocking'' is a 2005 American western film directed by Wim Wenders, and written by Wenders and Sam Shepard. They had previously collaborated on the film '' Paris, Texas'' (1984). It was submitted at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. ...

'' , Composer/performer , 2005 , - , ''

'' , Composer (featured song) , 2004 , - , '' The Lady Killers'' , Music producer , 2004 , - , ''

'' , Music producer , 2002 , - , ''

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'' , Composer , 2001 , -

Awards

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'' , , Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or Special , ,

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, , , - , 2019 , , ''

'' , , Original Music , ,

, , , - , 2016 , , ''

'' , , Best TV Soundtrack, ,

, , , - , 2013 , , '' The Fall'' , , Original Score, , RTS Craft & Design Award, , , - , 2010 , , '' Saving Grace'' , , Music Scoring, , BMI Film & TV Award, , , -

Selected discography

{, class="wikitable" !Year !Album !Artist !Credit , - , rowspan="3" , 2023 , ''Killing Eve'r Ode To The Lovers'' (vinyl release) ,

, Band member, producer, synthesizers, bass, programming, arranging , - , '' Great Expectations Soundtrack'' , Keefus Ciancia , Composer, producer, arranger, keyboards, bass, drums, programming , - , ''Polychrome'' ,

, Band member, producer, synthesizers, bass, programming, arranging , - , rowspan="4" , 2022 , ''The Pink Album'' ,

, Band member, producer, synthesizers, bass, programming, arranging , - , ''The Invisible Light - Spells'' ,

, Artist, keyboards , - , '' Made for Love - Season 2 Soundtrack'' , Keefus Ciancia , Composer , - , ''Alegoría'' ,

Gaby Moreno Maria Gabriela Moreno Bonilla (born 16 December 1981) is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter and guitarist. Singing in both English and Spanish, Moreno's music covers many genres including Latin, alternative, blues, folk and Americana. She has won ...

, Engineer, keyboards, synthesizer , - , rowspan="2" , 2021 , ''The Virus X Experience'' ,

, Producer, arranger, interpretation, keyboards, programming , - , '' Made for Love - Season 1 Soundtrack'' , Keefus Ciancia , Composer , - , rowspan="2" , 2019 , '' The Invisible Light: Acoustic Space'' ,

, Keefus Ciancia, and

Jay Bellerose Jay Bellerose is an American drummer and percussionist known primarily for his session and live performance work. He has contributed to the work of many well-known artists. Biography Bellerose was born in Maine. A jazz enthusiast, he attended ...

, Artist, keyboards , - , ''Heartbreak'' ,

, Band member, producer, synthesizers, bass, programming, arranging , - , rowspan="2" , 2017 , '' Lust for Life'' ,

Lana Del Rey Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Lana Del Rey discography, Her music is noted for its melancholic exploration of Glamour (presentation), glamor and Romanc ...

, Keyboards, interludes , - , ''

Who Built the Moon? ''Who Built the Moon?'' is the third studio album by English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Produced by David Holmes, it was released on 24 November 2017, through Gallagher's label Sour Mash Records. Four singles were released fro ...

'' ,

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 ( ...

, Keyboards , - , rowspan="2" , 2016 , ''

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'' ,

Shania Twain Eilleen Regina "Shania" Twain ( ; born August 28, 1965) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists of all time and the best-sel ...

, Producer, keyboards , - , ''

Pure Comedy ''Pure Comedy'' is the third studio album by American folk musician Josh Tillman under his pseudonym Father John Misty. Its release was announced on January 23, 2017. It was released on April 7, 2017 on Bella Union in the UK and Europe and on S ...

'' ,

Father John Misty Joshua Michael Tillman (born May 3, 1981), better known by his stage name Father John Misty, is an American musician. He is known for his satirical lyrics and eccentric performance style. Tillman began his career in Seattle in the early 2000s. O ...

, Keyboards, samples , - , rowspan="2" , 2015 , ''

I Love You, Honeybear ''I Love You, Honeybear'' is the second studio album by American folk musician Josh Tillman under his pseudonym Father John Misty. It was released on February 9, 2015, in the United Kingdom and Europe by Bella Union, and in the rest of the world o ...

'' ,

, Performer , - , '' Sleeping Tapes'' ,

, Co-producer, keyboards , - , rowspan="5" , 2014 , ''

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'' ,

, Composer, producer , - , ''

True Romance ''True Romance'' is a 1993 American romantic crime film directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino. It features an ensemble cast led by Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, with Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt ...

'' ,

Charli XCX Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is a British singer and songwriter. She began posting songs on Myspace in 2008 before entering the London rave scene. Signing a recording contract with Asylum Re ...

, Keyboards , - , ''You Only Live Forever'' , John Gold , Producer, keyboards, programming , - , '' This Is Where We Are'' ,

Priscilla Ahn Priscilla Ahn (born Priscilla Natalie Hartranft; March 9, 1984) is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She released her single "Dream" from her debut album, '' A Good Day'', produced by Joey Waronker for EMI's Blue Note Rec ...

, Composer , - , ''

'' ,

, Producer , - , rowspan="7" , 2013 , ''

The Diving Board ''The Diving Board'' is the twenty-ninth studio album by English musician Elton John. It is the second of his studio releases since 1979's '' Victim of Love'' without any of his regular Elton John Band members. The album was released in the Unit ...

'' ,

, Keyboards , - , '' More Light'' ,

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 ...

, Piano, bells , - , ''

The Great Pretenders ''The Great Pretenders'' is the second album by Los Angeles band Mini Mansions. It was released on March 23, 2015. The album cover alludes to the cover of the Voyager Golden Record. Reception ''The Great Pretenders'' received great acclaim fro ...

'' ,

Mini Mansions Mini Mansions are an American band founded by Zach Dawes, Tyler Parkford, and Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman. Mini Mansions' style has been compared to The Beatles, Elliott Smith, and Fountains of Wayne (though this comparison has ...

, Keyboards, sampling , - , '' Your Turn'' , Marc Ribot's Cermanic Dog , Keyboard, sampling , - , ''

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'' , Jonathan Wilson , Moog synthesizer , - , '' This Is Where We Are'' ,

, Producer, keyboards, sampling , - , ''

Tanita Tikaram Tanita Tikaram (born 12 August 1969) is a British Pop music, pop/folk music, folk singer-songwriter. She achieved chart success with the singles "Twist in My Sobriety" and "Good Tradition" from her 1988 debut album, ''Ancient Heart''. Backgrou ...

'' ,

, Keyboards, piano, synthesizer , - , rowspan="4" , 2012 , '' Storm & Grace'' ,

Lisa Marie Presley Lisa Marie Presley (February 1, 1968 – January 12, 2023) was an American singer and songwriter. She was the daughter of singer and actor Elvis Presley, who is referred to as "The King of Rock and Roll" and actress Priscilla Presley, as well a ...

, Keyboards , - , ''

The Hunger Games ''The Hunger Games'' are a series of Young adult fiction, young adult Dystopian fiction, dystopian novels written by American author Suzanne Collins. The series consists of a trilogy that follows teenage protagonist Katniss Everdeen, and two ...

'' , Secret Sisters , Keyboards, piano , - , ''

Fear Fun ''Fear Fun'' is the debut studio album released by American folk musician Josh Tillman under his pseudonym Father John Misty. It was released on April 30, 2012, in the UK and Europe on Bella Union, and in the rest of the world on May 1, 2012, ...

'' ,

, Piano, synthesizers, mellotron , - , ''

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'' , Keyboards, piano, producer, programming, pump organ, vibraphone , - , rowspan="5" , 2011 , ''

'' ,

, Piano, keyboards , - , ''

'' ,

, Producer , - , '' T-Bone Burnett Presents The Speaking Clock Revue: Live from the Beacon Theatre'' ,

, Keyboards , - , '' I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive'' ,

Steve Earle Stephen Fain Earle (; born January 17, 1955) is an American country, rock, and folk singer-songwriter. He began his career as a songwriter in Nashville and released his first EP in 1982. Earle's breakthrough album was his 1986 debut album '' ...

, Mellotron , - , '' Reverie'' ,

Joe Henry Joseph Lee Henry (born December 2, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. He has released 15 studio albums and produced multiple recordings for other artists, including three Grammy Award-winning albums. Early life H ...

, Piano, keyboards , - , rowspan="7" , 2010 , '' The Union'' ,

and

Leon Russell Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career that spanned multiple genres, including rock a ...

, Keyboards , - , ''

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, Keyboards , - , ''The Long Surrender'' ,

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, Keyboards , - , ''

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Marc Ribot Marc Ribot (; born May 21, 1954) is an American guitarist and composer. His work has touched on many styles, including no wave, free jazz, Rock music, rock, and Cuban music. Ribot is also known for collaborating with other musicians, most notab ...

, Soundscape, keyboards , - , ''Smash Up'' , Vincent & Mr. Green , Band member, producer, musician , - , ''

We Walk This Road ''We Walk This Road'' is the third studio album of Robert Randolph and the Family Band released in 2010 upon Warner Bros. Records. The album rose to No. 4 on the '' Billboard'' Top Christian Albums chart and No. 21 on the '' Billboard'' Top ...

'' ,

Robert Randolph & the Family Band Robert Randolph and the Family Band is an American gospel band led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph (Robert Jermaine Randolph, born August 8, 1977, Irvington, New Jersey). NPR has described the band as one with an "irresistible rock 'n' ...

, Keyboards , - , '' Pro Whoa'' ,

, Producer, piano, keyboards , - , rowspan="3" , 2009 , '' Closer to You: The Pop Side'' ,

, Producer, piano, keyboards , - , '' A Stranger Here'' ,

Ramblin' Jack Elliott Ramblin' Jack Elliott (born Elliott Charles Adnopoz; August 1, 1931) is an American folk singer, songwriter and story teller. Life and career Elliott was born in 1931 in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Florence (Rieger) and Abraham Adno ...

, Piano, keyboards , - , '' Blood From Stars'' ,

, Piano, keyboards, vibraphone , - , rowspan="5" , 2008 , '' A Love Extreme'' ,

, Composer, producer , - , ''

Pebble to a Pearl ''Pebble to a Pearl'' is the seventh studio album by American funk/soul singer Nikka Costa. Produced by Costa's husband Justin Stanley, who also worked with Jamie Lidell and Beck, it was released independently on the couple's label Go Funk Yours ...

'' ,

, Clavinet, Moog synthesizer, voice box , - , '' Saving Grace'' theme song ,

, Producer , - , ''Legend of Kung Folk, Pt. 1'' , Ben Taylor , Producer, keyboards, drum programming, Moog , - , ''

Pain Language ''Pain Language'' is a collaborative studio album by American Los Angeles–based record producer DJ Muggs and rapper Planet Asia. It was released on September 16, 2008 via Gold Dust Media. Recording sessions took place at the Soul Assassins Comp ...

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DJ Muggs Lawrence Muggerud (born January 28, 1968) professionally known as DJ Muggs, is an American DJ, audio engineer and record producer. He has been a member of Cypress Hill, a member of the trip hop band Cross My Heart Hope to Die and the leader of h ...

Planet Asia Jason Green (born October 24, 1976), better known as Planet Asia, is an American rapper from Fresno, California. He is prominent for being one half of the now reunited Hip Hop duo the Cali Agents and is currently a member of the groups Gold Cha ...

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Brandi Carlile Brandi Marie Carlile (born June 1, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music spans different genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. Throughout her career, she has received eleven Gramm ...

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Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, fiddler and music producer. She entered the music industry at an early age, competing in local contests by the age of eight and recording for the first time at ...

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The True False Identity ''The True False Identity'' is the sixth studio album by T Bone Burnett, released in 2006. Track listing All tracks composed by T Bone Burnett, except where indicated. #"Zombieland" (Burnett, Turner Stephen Bruton) - 5:57 #"Palestine Texa ...

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Tre Hardson Trevant Hardson (born October 5, 1970), best known by his stage name Slimkid3 (Slim Kid Tre; sometimes stylized as SlimKid3), is an American rapper from Los Angeles. He is a founding member of The Pharcyde. Career Tre Hardson began his career i ...

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Extraordinary Machine ''Extraordinary Machine'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Fiona Apple, released by Epic Records in the United States on October 4, 2005 and in Europe on October 3, 2005. Produced by Jon Brion, it was expected to be released ...

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Fiona Apple Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart (born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. She released five albums from 1996 to 2020, all of which reached the top 20 on the U.S. Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 chart. As of 2021, she has sold over ...

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Natalie Merchant Natalie Anne Merchant (born October 26, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter. She joined the band 10,000 Maniacs in 1981 and was lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the group. She remained with the group for their first seven albums before ...

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Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...

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House of Pain House of Pain was an American hip hop trio that released three albums in the 1990s. The group consisted of DJ Lethal, Danny Boy, and Everlast. They are best known for their 1992 hit single " Jump Around", which reached number 3 in their nati ...

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Sheryl Crow Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. She is noted for her Optimism, optimistic and Idealism, idealistic subject matter, and incorporation of genres including Rock music, rock, Po ...

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Macy Gray Natalie Renée McIntyre (born September 6, 1967), known professionally as Macy Gray, is an American contemporary R&B, R&B and soul music, soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influence ...

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Mack 10 Dedrick D'Mon Rolison (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He was a member of hip hop supergroup Westside Connection along with WC and Ice C ...

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'N Gatz We Truss ''N Gatz We Truss'' is the second studio album by American rap group South Central Cartel. It was released on May 10, 1994, via South G.W.K. Records and Rush Associated Labels. Recording sessions took place at Kitchen Sync Studio in Hollywood, ...

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