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Daniel Lanois

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Music Producer

The Resume

    (September 19, 1951- )
    Produced the soundtracks for ‘Sling Blade,’ ‘Trainspotting,’ ‘Good Will Hunting,’ ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘9 ½ Weeks’
    Produced albums for Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, The Neville Brothers, Brian Eno, Gordon Lightfoot and U2
    Recorded the albums ‘Belladonna,’ ‘Acadie,’ ‘Rockets’ and ‘Shine’

Why he might be annoying:

    His work is described as emotional, delicate and atmospheric.
    He often writes music and puts it aside in his ‘melody orphanage’ for use later.
    He records little bits of music on a tape recorder and calls the recordings his seeds.
    He once locked Peter Gabriel in a room to force him to start writing.
    He’s fascinated with France.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was called ‘the most important record producer to emerge in the Eighties’ by ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine.
    Brian Eno was so impressed with him that he asked him to co-produce U2’s ‘The Unforgettable Fire.’
    He doesn’t identify with any one religion but has built his own personal moral code.
    Bono recommended him to Bob Dylan.

Credit: Tina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 73 Votes: 42.47% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 61 Votes: 65.57% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 46.34% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 58 Votes: 63.79% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 96 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 36 Votes: 66.67% Annoying