Daniel Lanois

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Birthday
Sep 19, 1951 (73 years old)

Daniel Lanois

Known For

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
1h 51m
Movie 2016

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

A once-in-a-lifetime concert celebrating 15 million record-selling 13 time Grammy Award-winning, three-time CMA Award recipient, and two-time Americana Awards winner, Emmylou Harris. Recorded at the famous DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. January 10, 2015.

Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So
0h 58m
Movie 2012

Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel - So

This addition to the acclaimed & award winning Classic Albums series tells the story behind the making of Peter Gabriel's 1986 album "So". It was Gabriel's fifth solo album and the first one to have a title (the others all having just been called "Peter Gabriel" ). The album spawned a number of hit singles on both sides of the Atlantic including "Sledgehammer", "Big Time", "Don't Give Up" (a duet with Kate Bush) and "In Your Eyes" which drove "So" to multi-platinum sales, the No.1 spot in the UK and No.2 in the US. So was very much an album of the MTV generation and the distinctive videos for tracks like "Sledgehammer", "Red Rain", "Big Time" and "Don't Give Up" were key factors in the album's success.

Love Shines
1h 29m
Movie 2010

Love Shines

An atmospheric quest film, Love Shines follows Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith as he embarks on a last ditch effort to achieve a 'hit'. The curtain pulls back for a rare glimpse inside the process as Sexsmith works with legendary producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue). But will this be enough? Sexsmith must emerge with a song that achieves commercial radio play, but the journey with Rock also turns introspective.

U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle
0h 34m
Movie 2010

U2360° Tour: Squaring The Circle

Squaring The Circle is the exclusive behind the scenes look at the U2360˚ World Tour

This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s
2h 0m
Movie 2009

This Beat Goes On: Canadian Pop Music in the 1970s

Tells the story of Canadian music in the 1970s, a ground-breaking era of great sounds, from glam and progressive rock to punk and reggae.

Emmylou Harris Building the Wrecking Ball
0h 50m
Movie 1996

Emmylou Harris Building the Wrecking Ball

In 1995, Emmylou Harris released "Wrecking Ball", which is considered to be her most experimental album. It featured songs by Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. Harris and producer Daniel Lanois offer an inside look at the making of Emmylou's Grammy-winning album on this promotional VHS tape of the TV special, "Building the Wrecking Ball", which originally aired on PBS in December 1996.

Robbie Robertson: Going Home
1h 10m
Movie 1995

Robbie Robertson: Going Home

Documentary on musician Robbie Robertson.

The Neville Brothers: Tell It Like It Is
0h 57m
Movie 1991

The Neville Brothers: Tell It Like It Is

The emblematic New Orleans soul band, play with a host of guests in a festive concert filmed in 1989.

The Mystery of Lanois
0h 27m
Movie 1990

The Mystery of Lanois

About Daniel Lanois, the Canadian musician and producer, during one of his most productive years in life, living and recording in New Orleans, LA. Daniel Lanois was born in Hull, Quebec. Sept. 19, 1951. His family moved to Hamilton, Ont. in 1963. In 1974 he and his brother Bob built and operated the Grant Avenue Studio, where he produced records by acts such as Martha and the Muffins, Parachute Club, Raffi, and Ian Tyson. In 1989 he released his first solo album, "Acadie". He also produced "Oh Mercy" by Bob Dylan and "Yellow Moon" by The Neville Bros. during the same year.

Daniel Lanois Live at the Diamond Club
0h 52m
Movie 1989

Daniel Lanois Live at the Diamond Club

Daniel Lanois with band performs live at the Diamond Club, Toronto, Canada, presenting his debut album "Acadie".

Biography

Daniel Roland Lanois is a Canadian record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has released several albums of his own work. However, he is best known for producing albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, The Neville Brothers, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, U2, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Martha & The Muffins, and Brandon Flowers.

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