Brent Milligan Explained

Brent Milligan is an American record producer and session bass guitar player currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee.

Background

Brent Milligan was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and moved to Nashville after graduating from Louisiana State University in 1992. He was a bass player on Big Tent Revival's debut album in 1995. He is the producer and bass player for Steven Curtis Chapman. One of his recent projects is Hills and Valleys (2017), with Tauren Wells as producer, mixer and cello player.

Milligan has produced or performed with a wide range of rock, pop, and gospel artists, including Ceili Rain.[1]

Work

!Year!Album!Artist!Role
2017Here Comes TroubleThe New RespectsComposer
2017Hills and ValleysTauren WellsCello, Mixing, Producer
2017Receive Our KingMeredith AndrewsBass
2017Trust/ConfíoJaci VelasquezBass
2016The PressureRyan CornGuitar (Bass)
2016WOW Hits 2017Producer
2016Worship and BelieveSteven Curtis ChapmanProducer, Bass, Cello, Composer, Dulcimer, Engineer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Bass), Guitar (Electric), Percussion, Programming, Synthesizer, Vocals (Background)
2015RedlineSeventh Day SlumberGuitar (Bass)
2015WOW Hits 2016Producer
2014Number Ones CollectionSteven Curtis ChapmanProducer
2014The Ultimate CollectionSteven Curtis ChapmanProducer
2014WOW Hits 2015Producer
2014We Are the BrokenSeventh Day SlumberProducer, Engineer, Additional Music
2014When I Was YoungerColony HouseTrumpet, Organ, Programming, Bass, Engineer, Producer
2013
  1. 1's, Vol. 2
Steven Curtis ChapmanProducer
2013David Crowder BandProducer
2013Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of WorshipBass, Cello
2013Love & WorshipSeventh Day SlumberProducer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Cello, Bass, Composer
2013OvercomerMandisaBass
2013Swallow the OceanNewSongComposer, Lyricist
2013The Glorious UnfoldingSteven Curtis ChapmanProducer, Bass, Bells, Cello, Clapping, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Horn, Percussion, Piano, Programming, Stomping, String Arrangements, Synthesizer Bass, Vocals (Background)
2013WOW Hits 2014Producer
2013Wow Christmas [2013]Producer
2013Wow Christmas: 30 Top Christian Artists and Holiday SongsProducer
2012JoySteven Curtis ChapmanProducer, Arco Bass, Bass, Bass (Electric), Bass (Upright), Cello, Drum Engineering, Drums, Engineer, Glockenspiel, Guitar, Guitar (Baritone), Keyboards, Percussion, Vibraphone, Vocal Engineer, Vocals (Background)
2012Nothing Left To FearAndy CherryCello, Bass
2012WOW Hits 2013: 30 of Today's Top Christian Artists & HitsProducer
2011From The Inside OutProducer
2011Jesus Calling: Songs Inspired ByProducer
2011Leaving EdenBrandon HeathBass
2011Re:CreationSteven Curtis ChapmanProducer, Arco Bass, Baritone, Bass, Bells, Cello, Composer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Hammer Dulcimer, Hammond B3, Harmonium, Harp, Organ, Percussion, Piano
2011Songs 4 Worship: UltimateProducer
2011The Anthem of AngelsSeventh Day SlumberProducer, Engineer, Guitar, Guitar (Bass), Composer
2011Top of Our LungsComposer, Producer
2010Rock of AgesRock of AgesProducer
2010UnshakableDelugeComposer
2010WOW Hits 2011Producer
2009Apasionado Por TiRojoCello, Recording
2009Beauty Will RiseSteven Curtis ChapmanProducer, Cello, Piano, Keyboards, Drums, Cymbals, Percussion, Bass, Baritone, Tracking, Baritone (Vocal)
2009Love is on the MoveLeelandDouble Bass
2009Take EverythingSeventh Day SlumberProducer, Arranger, Vocals, Cello
2009The Great American MidrangeThe ElmsProducer, Engineer, Percussion
2009Walk & WorshipProducer
2009Worship and Adore: A Christmas OfferingGuitar (Acoustic), Cello, Bass
2009X 2009: 17 Christian Rock HitsProducer
2008A PureNRG ChristmasPureNRGBass
2008Can You Hear Us?/The Lime CDDavid CrowderProducer
2008Colors and SoundsArticle OneProducer, Engineer, Editing, Overdubs
2008ColourAndy HunterGuitar
2008Building 429Musician
2008JubileeTen Shekel ShirtProducer, Engineer, Cello, Keyboards, Guitar (Bass), Programming
2008Love out LoudJaci VelasquezBass
2008Ordinary DreamersGroup 1 CrewBass
2008Out of the BlueMatt RobersonBass
2008Resurrection/Nicol SmithNicol SponbergBass
2008Until My Heart Caves In/WorldwideAudio AdrenalineExecutive Producer
2008VaporsClemencyComposer
2008What If WeBrandon HeathBass
2007Based on a True StoryKimberley LockeBass
2007Gotee AcousticProducer, Audio Production
2007Nightlights & Melted IceJordan CritzProducer, Engineer, Bass
2007Our Heart's HeroOur Heart's HeroProducer, Engineer, Audio Engineer, Mixing, Audio Production
2007Portable SoundsTobyMacBass, Performer
2007PureNRGPureNRGBass
2007Take the LeadMatt CraigMellotron, Bass
2006Do You See What I See?Todd AgnewEngineer
2006Don't Get ComfortableBrandon HeathGuitar (Acoustic), Bass
2006Welcome HomeBrian LittrellBass
2006Yesterday, Today and ForeverVicky BeechingPiano, Keyboards, Programming, Bass
2005If I Had One Chance to Tell You SomethingRebecca St. JamesGuitar, Cello, Bass, Executive Producer
2005Let It GoPaul ColmanBass
2005LifeAndy HunterMain Personnel, Guitar (Electric), Executive Producer
2005Never GoneBackstreet BoysBass
2005Renovating->Diverse CityTobyMacRemixing, Cello, Executive Producer, Beats, Casio
2005Room to BreatheZOEgirlGuitar, Executive Producer
2005Until My Heart Caves InAudio AdrenalinePiano, Executive Producer
2005With All of My Heart: The Greatest HitsZOEgirlGuitar
2004Here I Am to Worship [EMI]Producer
2004Live Worship: Blessed Be Your NameRebecca St. JamesExecutive Producer
2004ResurrectionNicol SponbergBass
2004Space in Between UsBuilding 429Musician
2004Tears Will EndCharityMain Personnel, Guitar (Bass), Bass
2004VeggieTales: Veggie Rocks!VeggieTalesBass, Executive Producer, A&R
2004Welcome to Diverse CityTobyMacMain Personnel, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Bass), Bass, Executive Producer
2003+ 24 7RojoVocals, Guitar, Atmosphere, Chelo
2003Different Kind of FreeZOEgirlGuitar (Bass)
2003Lose This LifeTaitA&R
2003OnePaul ColmanProducer, Engineer, Guitar, Cello, Piano, Keyboards, Percussion, Organ (Hammond), Composer
2003Open Mic Karaoke: Christian Rock, Vol. 1Producer, Composer
2003Re: Mix MomentumTobyMacA&R
2003RiskTen Shekel ShirtProducer, Arranger, Guitar (Electric), Keyboards, Bass
2003The Very Best of AvalonAvalonGuitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Bass
2003Wide Wide WorldErin O'DonnellBass
2003Wrestling AngelsGrover LevyBass, Composer, Guitar (Electric)
2002A Beautiful SoundGeoff MooreProducer, Engineer, Guitar (Acoustic), Cello, Music Box, Bass, Composer
2002Can You Hear UsDavid Crowder BandProducer, Engineer, Arranger
2002Creation WorshipsProducer, Compilation Producer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric)
2002JoshuaProducer, Guitar (Bass), Programming
2002Left Behind Worship: God Is With UsBass
2002Our God of Wonders, Vol. 1: A Gathering of Your Favorite Artists and Worship SongsBass
2002Truth, Soul, Rock & RollThe ElmsProducer, Engineer
2002Worship AgainMichael W. SmithCello, Bass
2002Woven and SpunNichole NordemanGuitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Bass
200126 LettersBen GloverProducer, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, Wurlitzer, Guitar (Bass), Percussion, Programming
2001Big SurpriseThe ElmsProducer
2001Contemporary Christian: Selects, Vol. 1Composer
2001Erasers on PencilsCeili RainGuitar, Tin Whistle, Keyboards, Bass (Upright), Percussion, Bass
2001Festival con Dios: SamplerComposer
2001GlorifyedifytestifyThe MartinsBass
2001The Christmas ShoesNewSongBass
2001WOW Hits 2002Producer, Composer
2001WorshipMichael W. SmithCello, Guitar (Bass), Bass
2000Center Of My UniverseMichelle TumesBass
2000Second StoryWilshireAccordion, Mellotron
2000TransformRebecca St. JamesGuitar (Electric), Cello, Guitar (Bass), Bass
2000DisappearFear of GodProducer, Engineer
2000Words in TimeRuss LeeBass
2000World Vision 50th Anniversary: Hope Changes EverythingGuitar, Bass
1999B.C./A.D.B.C./A.D.Guitar, Primary Artist
1999Geoff MooreGeoff MooreProducer, Composer
1999Greatest Kid Hits!Genie Nilsson / Troy NilssonProducer, Bass
1999Listen: LouderProducer, Bass
1999No Lies [1999]Composer
1999Sacred SkyGenie Nilsson / Troy NilssonProducer, Bass
1999Simply Spectacular $2.99 New Music SamplerComposer
1999Songs from the BookGuitar
1999The ElmsThe ElmsProducer, Engineer
1999The Pieces FitConsidering LilyKeyboards
1999There Is Joy in the Lord: The Worship Songs of Cheri KeaggyCheri KeaggyBass
1999Trouble We MakeSpooky TuesdayProducer
1999UnfazedThe WaitingProducer, Engineer, Composer
1999What Kind of LoveMargaret BeckerBass, String Arrangements
1999With AbandonChasing FuriesProducer
1998AmplifierBig Tent RevivalComposer
1998Exodus [Rocketown]Bass
1998Exodus [Sony]Bass
1998Falling ForwardMargaret BeckerGuitar (Electric), Bass, Composer
1998FictionMukalaBass
1998Happy Christmas: A BEC Holiday CollectionEngineer, Mixing, Piano, Bass
1998Paper MoonMancy A'lan KaneBass
1998People Get Ready [Forefront]Composer
1998PrayRebecca St. JamesGuitar, Bass
1998Seltzer 2Producer
1998Seven Day JesusSeven Day JesusProducer, Musician
1998Ten: The Birthday AlbumProducer, Engineer, Guitar, Bass
1998The Loving KindCindy MorganBass
1997ChristmasRebecca St. JamesGuitar, Bass
1997ClimbAaron & JeoffreyBass
1997One DeedTony VincentBass
1997SoulbaitCode of EthicsGuitar, Bass
1997ThreadsGeoff Moore & the DistanceProducer, Guitar, Composer
1997WWJD: What Would Jesus DoComposer
1996GodRebecca St. JamesGuitar (Electric), Percussion, Bass
1996Greatest HitsGeoff Moore & the DistanceProducer, Composer
1996ListenCindy MorganBass
1996Never Say DinosaurBass
1996Still BreathingBrent MilliganPrimary Artist
1996Touch the GroundPaul Q-PekBass
1996TransformationEric ChampionBass
1996Crazy StoriesSerene & PearlComposer
1995Big Tent RevivalBig Tent RevivalGuitar (Bass)
1995Everything That's on My MindCharlie PeacockBass
1995Jesus Freakdc TalkBass
1995Supersonic Dream DayIanBass
1995Tony VincentTony VincentBass (Electric), Moog Bass
1994All Because of YouLisa BevillBass
1994Child of the FatherCheri KeaggyAssistant Engineer
1994Coram Deo IIEngineer, Piano, Keyboards, Vocals (Background), Bass, Assistant Engineer
All Comes DownBen GloverProducer
AvalonAvalon / Richie ZitoBass
Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas: Put Christ Back In ChristmasProducer
LiberatedZealandProducer, Composer
NavidadRojoCello, Environmental Recording, Recording
O Holy Night: Journey of a Little Drummer BoyVeggieTalesProducer
One More StepLindsay McCaulProducer, Ambience, Bass, Cello, Guitar (Electric), Guitars, Programming, Strings
One Point Oh! Re: Think CollectPrimary Artist
SeasonsJordy SearcyProducer, Cello, Keyboards, Programming, Bass, Mixing
Seasons of ReflectionProducer
Stand Up 2012P27 BandComposer
VolverEmmanuel Y LindaEngineer, Cello
Worship for Your Family: 35 Top Worship SongsProducer

Notes and References

  1. Ceili Rain takes its Celtic/rock sound to Cross Driven label. Evans Price. Deborah. November 11, 2000. Billboard. 20. July 7, 2010.