Projects
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Friends and Projects
In lieu of listing my complete discography, I've asked a few artists to write a bit about their experience working with me. Making a great record requires more than technical proficiency, it is dependent on establishing trust, respect, and a commitment to continued development. Because relational development is a high priority to me, most of the artists I have worked with have returned to do additional projects. Each of these artists have inspired me immensely and have been instrumental in my development as a musician and a human.
Dustin Kensrue
(Thrice, The Modern Post)
Brian is absolutely one of my favorite people to work with on any musical project. He intuits what each musician needs to get the best possible takes, and while he excels at all aspects of production and engineering, his work with vocalists is especially on point. While making a record can easily become stressful and discouraging, Brian creates an environment where the process of recording becomes both exciting and full of joy.
Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood (2017)
Engineer, Mix Engineer
Carry The Fire (2016)
Songwriter, Mix Engineer
Lowborn King (2014)
Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Writer, Arranger
Keys, Violin, Bass Guitar
The Water And The Blood (2013)
Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Writer, Arranger
Keys, Violin, Bass Guitar
Brian Fennell
(SYML, Barcelona)
I’ve known and worked with Brian for many years. His ability to listen, communicate, and facilitate creativity in the studio is what makes him exceptional. From the first thing we recorded together to the most recent, I’m proud to have created with him.
Absolutes (2007)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Arranger
Bass Guitar, Violin
In My Body (2018)
Engineer, Mixer, Arranger
Violin
Hurt For Me (2017)
Engineer, Mixer, Arranger
Violin
The Melodrama Parts 1-3 (2014)
Engineer, Mixer
Zach Bolen
(Citizens)
Brian has musical foresight like no other. When you’re finalizing sketches, Brian is already seeing the finished piece in full color. This gives you a lot of confidence as the artist because you know that your project is in good hands. He’s dreaming up ideas that add texture and depth to your songs that weren’t there before. It’s really the difference between making good songs and great ones. Brian doesn’t settle for good and as I can personally attest, working with Brian on a project guarantees from the outset that what you will have in your hands in the end will be more compelling and just flat out better then what you started with.
Citizens (2013)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Writer, Arranger
Keys
Join The Triumph (2014)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Writer, Arranger
Keys
A Mirror Dimly (2016)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Writer, Arranger
Keys, Violin
Repeat The Sounding Joy (2013)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Writer, Arranger
Keys, Violin
Chad Gardner
(Kings Kaleidoscope)
Brian is incredible.
Becoming Who We Are (2014)
Engineer, Writer, Mixer
The Beauty Between (2017)
Engineer, Mixer
Beyond Control (2016)
Engineer, Mixer
Asaph's Arrows (2013)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Arranger
Violin, Bass Guitar
Brad Davis
(The Eagle And Child)
I probably rave about Brian about once a week to different people. He is exceptional at songwriting, arranging, engineering, lyric writing, mixing, and being a great hang. Most people try to be great at one or two things, he is insanely good at all of them, and its not fair.We will always work with Brian, because we feel like he understands our personalities and music, and will put thought and feeling into making our music come across the best way.
All Moments (2016)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Writer, Arranger
O Christmas Volume One (2016)
Mixer
O Christmas Volume Two (2017)
Mixer
Some Other Projects
The Sing Team - Sing On! (2017)
Writer, Arranger
Vocals, Keys, Bass Guitar, Violin, Viola
The Sing Team - Oh! Great Is Our God! (2012)
Producer, Writer, Arranger
Vocals, Keys, Violin
Haley Montgomery - Confessions (2017)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Writer, Arranger
Keys, Violin
Ghost Ship - Costly (2016)
Producer, Engineer, Mixer, Writer, Arranger
Bass Guitar, Keys
Deep Sea Diver - Secrets (2016)
String Arrangements
Violin
Minus the Bear - Infinity Overhead (2012)
String Arrangements
Violin
The Brilliance - Brother (2015)
Engineer
Heart Society - Wake The Queens (2018)
Mixer