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Darren Allison

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Darren Allison (born May 1968, Ashington, Northumberland, England) is an English record producer, musician, and audio engineer, best known for his production work with artists such as Spiritualized,[1] The Divine Comedy,[2] rock band Bôa, and, more recently, Efterklang, Belle & Sebastian and Amatorski.[3][4][5]

Darren Allison
BornMay 1968 (age 56)
Stakeford, Northumberland, England
OriginStakeford, Northumberland, England
GenresPop, rock, indie, post-rock, jazz, avant-garde, baroque pop, world, folk
Occupation(s)Record producer, musician, audio engineer
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, guitar
Years active1987–present
Websitedarrenallison.co.uk

Career

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The Firehouse Studio

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At the age of 17, Allison moved to London, and began working at "The Firehouse Studio" in Kentish Town, which was managed by John Cale's guitarist, Dave Young (1949-2022). Under Young's guidance, he started to develop his craft, assisting on sessions with such artists as Slim Gaillard, Ali Farka Touré, Carmel and The Pogues[6]

The Church Studios

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Following a series of sessions with Dave Stewart at Ezee studios, in 1990 Allison joined Eurythmics' The Church Studios as an in-house engineer. He remained there for five years, working on albums with indie bands such as My Bloody Valentine[7] and Curve, and on Stewart's own sessions with such rock musicians as Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, Bootsy Collins, and occasional visitor Bob Dylan.[6]

Freelance

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In 1995, Allison left The Church Studios, to concentrate on the production of Neil Hannon's third album under the moniker of The Divine Comedy. The album, entitled Casanova, was released in 1996 and spawned three top 20 hit singles. He was then invited to work with Spiritualized, on their album, Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space.[1]

Selected discography

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(includes singles "Right Here, Right Now" and "International Bright Young Thing")
(includes "Still Feel the Rain" Single)
(includes "Heart of Stone" Single)
(includes "Entre Mis Recuerdos" Single)
(includes singles "Something for the Weekend", "Becoming More Like Alfie", and "Frog Princess")
(includes Electricity Single)
(includes "Steamin'" Single, and "Lolita" EP)
(includes "Late at Night" Single)
(includes singles "My Wonder Moon", "Silent Speech" and "Tao Perto Tao Longe")
(includes "Get Down" Single)
(includes "The Endless Road" Single)
(includes singles "Your Demon Heart" and "Fifteen")
(includes singles "Mountain Snow" and "Another One Down")
(includes singles "Se Feliz", "Soy")
(includes "Soldier" Single)
  • 2012: The Blue Cats – "Billy Ruffians" Single (Mixing)
  • 2012: The Blue Cats – Best Dawn Yet LP track (Mixing)
  • 2013: Equinox, the Peacekeeper – Birdsongs on the Wasteland LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Drums/Percussion) 
  • 2013: Amatorski – "How Are You" Single (Additional Production/Mixing) 
  • 2013: The Blue Cats – "The Norton Spirit" Single (Additional Production/Mixing)
  • 2013: Belle & Sebastian – The Third Eye Centre LP track (Producer/Engineer)
  • 2014: Clint Bradley – Riding After Midnight LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Guitar/Percussion)
  • 2015: Juan Martín – La Guitarra - Mi Vida LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing)
  • 2015: Daisy Bell – London LP (Co-Producer/Mixing/Radiophonics) 
  • 2019: Clint Bradley – Soul Of The West LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Programming/Guitar/Percussion/Drums/Mandolin)
  • 2021: The Three Funkateers – Busted LP track (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Programming/Percussion/Drums/Backing Vocals)
  • 2022: The Divine Comedy – Charmed Life LP tracks (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Drums/Percussion)
  • 2022: Sophie Dunér – Strictly Business LP (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing) 
  • 2022: Clint Bradley – Everything That I Hold Dear Single (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Programming/Electric Guitar/Acoustic Guitar/Percussion)
  • 2023: Beware Of Trains – Forever Home Single (Co-Producer/Engineer/Mixing/Bass Guitar/Percussion)[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kempster, Chris "Studio secrets of the stars – Ladies and Gentlemen-we are floating in Space" The Mix , Issue 54, Future Publishing, October 1998, p. 70
  2. ^ Liner Notes – The Divine Comedy "A Secret History". Setanta Records SETCDL100
  3. ^ "Amatorski - Interview". Bedroomdisco.de. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Darren Allison Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  5. ^ Gordon Skene (2 July 2014). "Amatorski – In Concert At Best Kept Secret 2014 – Nights At The Roundtable: Festival/Rock Without Borders Edition". pastdaily.com. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  6. ^ a b Tom Doyle (April 2016). "CLASSIC TRACKS: Spiritualized 'Come Together'". soundonsound.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  7. ^ "The Church Studios Key Recording Timeline". hifinews.com. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Darren Allison Co-Produces Beware Of Trains". londondaily.news. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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