Daniel Lanois Selected Discography 1976 Singable Songs for the Very Young Raffi Musician, Producer 1980 Ambient 2: The...

Jules

Thanks a lot guys kfhkh I know you were busy so it was very cool of you to do it. Soon I will move the Q&A down to the...

Jules

What Albums or even just tracks made a big impact on you? and what are you listening to now that you really enjoy...??? Ps I...

gurubuzz

Hi Mr. Lanois, Just a note to say how much I enjoyed Shine from start to finish. The guitar sounds are some of the most...

musicispower

howdy Mr Lanois I would like to have your insight of how you "work" with a band, particularly in the preproduction...

Saudade

Hello Daniel and thanks for taking the time to respond to our nerdy questions... Can you share any insights on the recording...

baikonour

Hi Daniel, I've read in an interview, that you were using cheap handheld recorders (Zoom ?) in some sessions. Could you...

kosi

Can you talk about some of the equipment and techniques used on Time Out of Mind? I am mesmorized by the vocals and organ...

RMcFarland

Hi Daniel, I have always been a great fan of your pedal steel playing. It is indeed unique and inspiring. Would you mind...

american

How did you deal with the bass drum(s)? Are we hearing a bass drum from each drum track, or did you feature one? If they are...

philosi

Salut Dan, Looking at pictures on the libretto of Shine I had a few questions. What is the use of the two 57's with an...

studiovv

Hello there, First, thank you for your time and thoughts. Space. That's my question. Obviosuly you've worked in all...

Dirty Halo

Hi there Mr Lanois! I´m a big fan of your music and congratulations to your last album, looking forward to see the film. I...

omnichord

A friend reminded me last night about the helmet microphone. Would you care to elaborate on this? Where was it used, etc. All...

chetatkinsdiet

It sounds very much like a band in a room with the pedal steel overdubbed. Can you explain how it was recorded...and what...

cramseur

Daniel! Thank you for so many years of inspiring music and stunning production. Legend has it the vocals for Joshua Tree and...

echobridge

Mr. Lanois: How do you go about establishing an album's identity so that all the songs sound like a cohesive whole and so the...

Aaron Miller

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! I was wondering about your way of mixing: what are your favorite...

alexkemp

Hi Daniel: "Death Of A Train" is one my favorite songs and the way the guitar builds throughout and explodes at the...

w2w

Hello Daniel, Thanks for taking time out to answer questions. I'm hoping you can help solve a little mystery I have: I recently...

David Jay

Hi, Can you tell us what the most important lesson was you learned from working with Bob Dylan? jkthtyrt thanks, miqer

miqer

Daniel - First, my favorite new album is your latest, Here Is What Is. The entire album, front to back is extremely...

Protools Guy

Hi Dan , You seem to have a reflected a lot on the process of recording , do you have any "rules" or...

ThomasWho

Hi Daniel. I am a huge fan of your work mate. I especially love U2's "The Joshua Tree" and I have just downloaded your...

anguswoodhead

Dear Daniel I'm a big fan of yours, enjoy your albums and your production of other artists enormously. A constant...

Santiago

First off thank you Mr. Lanois for sharing your precious time with us. At the risk of sounding like gushing fool Shine has to...

matta

Hey Daniel, I hope all is well. Your last solo album is the ****! They are all good and they are all a vibe, like an album...

84K

Hi Daniel, Been a fan of your work for many years, thank you. A few questions... Do you still have those Decca compressors...

Silvertone

Hi Mr. Lanois , thanks for being here! I believe you use a lot of vintage gear like guitars , amps , mics and so forth. Have...

ThomasWho

Hi Mr Lanois , On a lot of your solo stuff you have your vocal loud in the mix. The sound is very intimate and...

ThomasWho

Hi Daniel thank you for answering some of our questions. peachh do you use mix buss compression? if you do...which...

dj_who

Hello Mr. Lanois, What was the "Bobometer" you and your brother had at the Hamilton studio?

JTR

Daniel, It has been reported that the LA2A compressor was used for Edge's guitar on the Unforgettable Fire album. Are you able...

kilmainham

Dan , do you have eny experience with recording a whole band in the "controlroom" , having all the studio gear and...

ThomasWho

1. I'm curious about the technique you use for overdubbing separate drum takes. The first time I noticed it is on Willie Nelson's...

scottwilson

Hi Daniel. Did you use an E-Bow to get the distortion on 'Most of the Time'? Its the first sound that comes up in the intro...

littledoodler

First of all, thank you for volunteering your time here! The bottom end on the Neville Brothers' Yellow Moon is so intense -...

Stizz