Dave Meegan
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Dave Meegan is a record producer
. He trained under Trevor Horn
and is best known for his work with the band Marillion
. He is also heavily associated with the band U2
and worked with the band as an engineer during the sessions for The Joshua Tree
and Rattle and Hum
.
With Marillion
he notably produced Marbles
, containing the single You're Gone which reached number 7 in the UK singles chart, the band's highest charting single since Steve Hogarth joined the band in 1989. He also produced the last album that the band released on EMI in the 1990s Brave, a concept album. The Dave Meegan era of Marillion is often considered by fans to be the most productive of the bands modern releases.
He also produced Slinky, by the Milltown Brothers
, and 2 Hell with Common Sense
, by Power of Dreams
.
More recently, Dave Meegan has worked with Andrew Morris (singer-songwriter)
for Imagem Production Music.
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...
. He trained under Trevor Horn
Trevor Horn
Trevor Charles Horn CBE is an English pop music record producer, songwriter, musician and singer. He was born in Houghton-le-Spring in north-east England....
and is best known for his work with the band Marillion
Marillion
Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, England in 1979. Their recorded studio output comprises sixteen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original vocalist & frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve...
. He is also heavily associated with the band U2
U2
U2 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...
and worked with the band as an engineer during the sessions for The Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 on Island Records. In contrast to the ambient experimentation of their 1984 release The Unforgettable Fire, U2 aimed for a harder-hitting sound on The Joshua...
and Rattle and Hum
Rattle and Hum
Rattle and Hum is the sixth studio album by rock band U2 and companion rockumentary directed by Phil Joanou, both released in 1988. The film and the album feature live recordings, covers, and new songs...
.
With Marillion
Marillion
Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, England in 1979. Their recorded studio output comprises sixteen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original vocalist & frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve...
he notably produced Marbles
Marbles
A marble is a small spherical toy usually made from glass, clay, steel, or agate. These balls vary in size. Most commonly, they are about ½ inch in diameter, but they may range from less than ¼ inch to over 3 inches , while some art glass marbles fordisplay purposes are over 12 inches ...
, containing the single You're Gone which reached number 7 in the UK singles chart, the band's highest charting single since Steve Hogarth joined the band in 1989. He also produced the last album that the band released on EMI in the 1990s Brave, a concept album. The Dave Meegan era of Marillion is often considered by fans to be the most productive of the bands modern releases.
He also produced Slinky, by the Milltown Brothers
Milltown Brothers
Milltown Brothers are an English Indie band from Colne, Lancashire.-Career:Their first release, in 1989, was the "Coming From The Mill" EP which became single of the week in the NME magazine, and featured the songs "Roses", "We've Got Time" and "Something On My Mind"...
, and 2 Hell with Common Sense
2 Hell with Common Sense
2 Hell With Common Sense is a 1992 album by Power of Dreams.-Track listing:#Raindown#There I Go Again#On and On#She's Gone#Untitled#You Bring Me Flowers#Understand#Slowdown#100 Seconds#Happy Game#Metalscape#Blue Note#Fall#Cancer...
, by Power of Dreams
Power of Dreams
Power of Dreams are a Dublin, Ireland based pop/rock band, built around the vocals and songwriting of Craig Walker.-Career:They released their critically acclaimed debut EP "A Little Piece of God" on Keith Cullen's London-based Setanta Records in 1989. Following a six-figure bidding war between...
.
More recently, Dave Meegan has worked with Andrew Morris (singer-songwriter)
Andrew Morris (singer-songwriter)
Andrew Morris is a singer-songwriter and composer from Surbiton, EnglandOften performing as a solo artist he also has a backing band. His band comprises drummer Phillipe Castermane, Bassist Daniel Seddon, pedal steel guitar player Steve Honest and keyboard player Matthew...
for Imagem Production Music.