2009 · Brandi Carlile
Album: Brandi Carlile: Give Up the Ghost
audiomusic
Context
Give Up the Ghost is Brandi Carlile’s third studio album, released in 2009 and produced by Rick Rubin.
What I Did
Basic session assistance though did some minor Pro Tools editing during a few sessions. Thankful to be a fly on the wall for so many raw, intimate performances.
Outcome
Released in 2009 and available across streaming services.
Lessons Learned
The music industry can be a complex place. Thankful to be with Brandi and the twins for this part of the journey. Had a few opportunities to drive music gear across the country for a few of Brandi’s tours as well.
Credits
Production & Engineering
- Rick Rubin — producer
- Jason Lader — producer, engineer, synthesizer
- Frank Charlton — session assistant
- Bill Mims — assistant engineer
Musicians
- Brandi Carlile — vocals, banjo, guitar, piano
- Phil Hanseroth — bass, guitar, percussion, ukulele, vocals, wurlitzer
- Tim Hanseroth — drums, guitar, percussion, vocals
- Elton John — piano, vocals
- Chad Smith — drums, percussion
- Benmont Tench — organ, piano
- Victor Indrizzo — drums, percussion
- Amy Ray — vocals
- Josh Neumann — cello
- Lenny Castro — percussion
- Jesse Carmichael — mellotron
- Gibb Droll — dobro, slide guitar
- Jacob Hoffman — piano
- Paul Buckmaster — string arrangements
Recorded at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, CA