Darren Allison Explained

Darren Allison
Birth Place:Stakeford, Northumberland, England
Origin:Stakeford, Northumberland, England
Occupation:Record producer, musician, audio engineer
Genre:Pop, rock, indie, post-rock, jazz, avant-garde, baroque pop, world, folk
Instrument:Drums, percussion, guitar
Years Active:1987–present

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]

Career

The Firehouse Studio

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

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

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.

Selected discography

(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)

External links

Notes and References

  1. 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. Web site: Amatorski - Interview . Bedroomdisco.de. 6 Feb 2013.
  4. Web site: Darren Allison Discography at Discogs . Discogs.com . 31 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Amatorski – In Concert At Best Kept Secret 2014 – Nights At The Roundtable: Festival/Rock Without Borders Edition . pastdaily.com. Gordon Skene. 2 July 2014 . 26 May 2022.
  6. Web site: CLASSIC TRACKS: Spiritualized 'Come Together' . soundonsound.com . Tom Doyle . April 2016. 22 May 2022.
  7. Web site: The Church Studios Key Recording Timeline . hifinews.com. 26 May 2022.
  8. Web site: Darren Allison Co-Produces Beware Of Trains. londondaily.news. 7 Jan 2024.

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