Ben Hillier
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Ben Hillier is a British
songwriter and pop-rock music producer
who is part of the creative team 140dB. He has produced such popular and critically acclaimed albums as Playing the Angel
and Sounds of the Universe
by Depeche Mode
, Think Tank by Blur
, Some Cities
by Doves and Cast of Thousands
by Elbow
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United Kingdom
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songwriter and pop-rock music producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
who is part of the creative team 140dB. He has produced such popular and critically acclaimed albums as Playing the Angel
Playing the Angel
Playing the Angel is the eleventh studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2005 by Mute Records and in the United States and Canada on 18 October by Sire Records and Reprise Records. It was supported by the Touring the Angel...
and Sounds of the Universe
Sounds of the Universe
Sounds of the Universe is the twelfth studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in Europe on 20 April 2009 and in the United States and Canada on 21 April 2009...
by Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
, Think Tank by Blur
Blur (band)
Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1989 as Seymour, the group consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing...
, Some Cities
Some Cities
Some Cities is the third studio album by the British indie rock band Doves. The album was released by Heavenly Records on 21 February 2005, and became the band's second consecutive album to top the UK Albums Chart at number 1...
by Doves and Cast of Thousands
Cast of Thousands
Cast of Thousands is the second album by British rock band Elbow, released on 18 August 2003 in the UK and on 27 January 2004 in the US by V2 Records. The album title refers to the song "Grace Under Pressure", whose refrain was recorded live at the Glastonbury Festival in 2002, as sung by the...
by Elbow
Elbow (band)
Elbow are an English rock band. They have played together since 1990 and recorded five studio albums, the most recent of which is Build a Rocket Boys!, released in March 2011...
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Production
- Graham CoxonGraham CoxonGraham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums...
- Forthcoming Albums (Producer & Mixer) - Nadine Shah - Forthcoming Album (Co-Writer & Producer)
- Beth Jeans HoughtonBeth Jeans HoughtonBeth Jeans Houghton is a singer-songwriter from Newcastle upon Tyne who plays "sweet and gentle folk music." Beth Jeans Houghton has been described by The Guardian as looking like "Gwen Stefani with a touch of Brody Dalle", with a sound that "is Vashti Bunyan crossed with Nico and Laura Marling"In...
- Forthcoming Album (Producer) - The Magic NumbersThe Magic NumbersThe Magic Numbers are an English pop rock band comprising two pairs of brothers and sisters from Greenford. The group was formed in 2002, releasing their critically acclaimed debut album titled The Magic Numbers on 13 June 2005...
- Forthcoming Album (Mixer) - VillagersVillagers (band)Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind...
- “Becoming A Jackal” (Mixer) - The Editors - “In This Light And On This EveningIn This Light and On This EveningIn This Light and on This Evening is the third studio album from British band Editors. It was released on October 12, 2009. The band had said the material would have a more raw and anthemic sound compared to their previous work....
” Album (Mixer) - Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- “Sounds of the UniverseSounds of the UniverseSounds of the Universe is the twelfth studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in Europe on 20 April 2009 and in the United States and Canada on 21 April 2009...
” Album (Producer) - Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- “Playing the AngelPlaying the AngelPlaying the Angel is the eleventh studio album by English electronic band Depeche Mode, released in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2005 by Mute Records and in the United States and Canada on 18 October by Sire Records and Reprise Records. It was supported by the Touring the Angel...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - Natalie ImbrugliaNatalie ImbrugliaNatalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
- “Come To LifeCome to LifeCome to Life is the fourth studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia and is her first on her own label, Malabar Records. It was released on Island Records on 2 October 2009 in Australia. It was announced UK release was delayed so that Imbruglia could concentrate on her duties...
” Album (Writer/Producer/Mixer) - Josephine Oniyama - “In The Labyrinth” E.P. (Co-Writer & Producer)
- The RascalsThe RascalsThe Rascals were an American blue-eyed soul group initially active during the years 1965–72. The band released numerous top ten singles in North America during the mid- and late-1960s, including the U.S. #1 hits "Good Lovin'" , "Groovin'" , and "People Got to Be Free"...
- “RascalizeRascalize-Personnel:*Miles Kane – vocals, guitar*Greg Mighall – drums*Joe Edwards – bass*Ben Hillier – producer-Statistics:...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - The Lea ShoresThe Lea Shores-History:The Lea Shores formed in 2005. Their name was taken from a song written by David Crosby for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, called "The Lee Shore", which is a nautical term for a sheltered shoreline...
- “The Lea ShoresThe Lea Shores-History:The Lea Shores formed in 2005. Their name was taken from a song written by David Crosby for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, called "The Lee Shore", which is a nautical term for a sheltered shoreline...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - The CourteenersThe CourteenersThe Courteeners are a rock band formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester, England in 2006 by Liam Fray , Michael Campbell , Daniel Conan Moores , Mark Cuppello -Formation:...
- “What Took You So Long” Single (Producer & Mixer) - Seth LakemanSeth LakemanSeth Bernard Lakeman is an English folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, who is most often associated with the fiddle and tenor guitar, but has also mastered the viola and banjo...
- “Lillywhite Girl” (Single Mixer) - Natalie ImbrugliaNatalie ImbrugliaNatalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
- “Glorious” Album Tracks (Writer/Producer/Mixer) - The HorrorsThe HorrorsThe Horrors are an English band from Southend on Sea, formed in 2005. Their debut Strange House, was released in 2007 and reached number thirty-seven on the UK Albums Chart, their second album Primary Colours was released in 2009 and peaked at number 25 in the UK...
- “Strange House” Album Tracks (Producer & Mixer) - Patrick WolfPatrick WolfPatrick Wolf is an English-Irish singer-songwriter from South London. Patrick utilises a wide variety of instruments in his music, most commonly the ukulele, piano and viola...
- “Accident & Emergency” single (Mixer)
- CaptainCaptain (band)Captain were an alternative rock band from London, England, who formed in early 2005. Influenced by groups such as The Smashing Pumpkins, The Beach Boys, My Bloody Valentine and The Cure, their music has also been compared by critics to Prefab Sprout, The Beautiful South and Deacon Blue...
- “Keep An Open Mind” Single (Producer) - The MaccabeesThe MaccabeesThe Maccabees are a indie rock band from Brighton, England. They have released two albums so far, Colour It In in 2007, with a follow-up, Wall of Arms, released on 4 May 2009...
- “Colour In It” Album (Producer) - Charlotte HatherleyCharlotte HatherleyCharlotte Franklin Hatherley is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. She initially came to prominence as guitarist and backing vocalist for alternative rock band Ash. Since departing Ash in 2006, she has found success as a solo artist...
- “The Deep BlueThe Deep BlueThe Deep Blue is the second album from British singer/songwriter Charlotte Hatherley, released on the 5th March 2007. The album was mainly recorded in Italy, and was the first record Charlotte created since leaving Ash in January 2006. It was also the first record to be released under Hatherley's...
” Album (Mixer) - The FutureheadsThe FutureheadsThe Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland. consisting of Ross Millard , Barry Hyde and David "Jaff" Craig...
- “News & Tributes” Album (Producer & Mixer) - Kid CarpetKid CarpetKid Carpet, real name Ed Patrick, is a musician from Bristol, UK. His music has been described as 'kiddy disco punk' and 'shit-hop', as it is recorded in his home studio using instruments such as samplers, Casio keyboards, and various children's toys including plastic Fisher-Price guitars and...
- Forthcoming / “Ideas And Oh Dears” Album (Mixer) - The Doves - “Some CitiesSome CitiesSome Cities is the third studio album by the British indie rock band Doves. The album was released by Heavenly Records on 21 February 2005, and became the band's second consecutive album to top the UK Albums Chart at number 1...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - Cathy DaveyCathy DaveyCathy Davey is an Irish singer-songwriter. She has released one extended play, "Come Over" , and three albums, Something Ilk , Tales of Silversleeve and The Nameless...
- “Something IlkSomething IlkSomething Ilk is the debut album of Irish songstress Cathy Davey. It was released in 2004. The release date for Ireland was August 20, 2004, whilst the release date for the United Kingdom was August 23, 2004....
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - ElbowElbow (band)Elbow are an English rock band. They have played together since 1990 and recorded five studio albums, the most recent of which is Build a Rocket Boys!, released in March 2011...
- “Cast Of ThousandsCast of ThousandsCast of Thousands is the second album by British rock band Elbow, released on 18 August 2003 in the UK and on 27 January 2004 in the US by V2 Records. The album title refers to the song "Grace Under Pressure", whose refrain was recorded live at the Glastonbury Festival in 2002, as sung by the...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - ElbowElbow (band)Elbow are an English rock band. They have played together since 1990 and recorded five studio albums, the most recent of which is Build a Rocket Boys!, released in March 2011...
- “Asleep In The BackAsleep in the BackAsleep in the Back is the debut album by British rock band Elbow, first released in May 2001. The title track, "Asleep in the Back", was only included as a bonus track on later editions of the album after it had been released as a single and became the band's first Top 20 hit...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - BlurBlur (band)Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1989 as Seymour, the group consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing...
- “Think TankThink tankA think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
” Album (Co-Producer & Mixer) - BlurBlur (band)Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1989 as Seymour, the group consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing...
- “Music Is My Radar” Single (Producer & Mixer) - MagnetMagnetA magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic field. This magnetic field is invisible but is responsible for the most notable property of a magnet: a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, and attracts or repels other magnets.A permanent magnet is an object...
- “My Darling Curse” (Mixer) - Tom McRaeTom McRaeTom McRae is an English singer-songwriter.-Career:The son of two Church of England vicars, McRae sang in the church choir and as a teen experimented with his mother's guitar...
- “Just Like BloodJust Like BloodJust Like Blood is the second studio album from British singer-songwriter Tom McRae.-Track listing:# "A Day Like Today"# "You Only Disappear"# "Ghost of a Shark"# "Stronger Than Dirt"# "Overthrown"# "Walking 2 Hawaii"# "Mermaid Blues"...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - Brendan BensonBrendan BensonBrendan Benson is an American musician and songwriter. He sings and plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. He has released four solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs....
- “Metarie” from “LapalcoLapalcoLapalco is the second album by American singer-songwriter Brendan Benson, released in 2002. The name "Lapalco" is in reference to Lapalco Boulevard, a major highway which runs through, Harvey, Louisiana, where Benson spent part of his youth...
” Album (Mixer) - Blur & Marianne Faithful - “Kissing TimeKissing Timethumb|right|[[Leslie Henson]] and [[Phyllis Dare]] Kissing Time, an earlier version of which was titled The Girl Behind the Gun, is a musical comedy with music by Ivan Caryll, book and lyrics by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse, and additional lyrics by Clifford Grey...
” Album (Track Producer & Mixer) - ClearlakeClearlake (band)Clearlake are an indie rock band, based in Brighton, England. The members of the band are:*Jason Pegg *David 'Woody' Woodward *Toby May *Jim Briffett -History:...
- “Live In A Dream” Single (Mixer) - Sophie Ellis Bextor - “Move This Mountain’ & “I Believe” LP Tracks (Producer & Writer)
- ClinicClinicA clinic is a health care facility that is primarily devoted to the care of outpatients...
- “Walking With TheeWalking with TheeWalking with Thee is the second studio album by Clinic. It was released in 2002 on Domino Records.Walking with Thee was included in Rolling Stones "50 Best Albums of 2002".-Track listing:# "Harmony" – 4:02# "The Equaliser" – 3:43...
” Album (Co-Producer & Mixer) - EchobellyEchobellyEchobelly were a Britpop band, debuting in 1994 with their album Everyone's Got One. They were often compared to Blondie and were influenced by Morrissey, who himself was a fan of the group....
- “People Are ExpensivePeople Are ExpensivePeople Are Expensive is the fourth studio album by English alternative rock band Echobelly.-Tracklisting:All songs written by Sonya Madan and Glenn Johansson.# "Fear of Flying"# "Tell Me Why"# "Down to Earth"# "People Are Expensive"# "Digit"...
” Album (Producer & Mixer) - IdlewildIdlewild (band)Idlewild are a Scottish rock band, formed in Edinburgh, in 1995, comprising Roddy Woomble , Rod Jones , Colin Newton , Allan Stewart and Gareth Russell...
- “Rusty” w. Graham Coxon (Remix) - Fat LesFat LesFat Les is a British band consisting of Alex James from Blur, actor Keith Allen and artist Damien Hirst. Vocals on their singles were provided by Keith Allen , Alex James , Lily Allen , Andy Kane , Lisa Moorish and Michael Barrymore .Fat Les created the...
- “Jerusalem” Single (Producer & Mixer) - Graham CoxonGraham CoxonGraham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums...
- “The Golden DThe Golden DThe Golden D was the second solo album by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, released in 2000. This outing saw him come back with some heavier, even lower-fi guitars and vocals. With only one track reminsceint of The Sky Is Too High, "Keep Hope Alive," the album was a departure from both Blur and his...
” Album (Engineer & Programmer) - SuedeSuedeSuede is a type of leather with a napped finish, commonly used for jackets, shoes, shirts, purses, furniture and other items. The term comes from the French "gants de Suède", which literally means "gloves of Sweden"....
- “Shed” / “Head MusicHead MusicHead Music is the fourth album by English alternative rock band Suede, released by Nude Records in May 1999.Produced and mixed by Steve Osborne, Head Music features a more electronic sound, which was a new approach to their music...
” Album (Producer/Mix/Eng) - U2U2U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
- “Pop” LP & “Lemon” Perfecto Remix (Engineer & Programmer) - Smashing Pumpkins - “Perfect” Perfecto Remix (Engineer & Programmer)