John King (producer)
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John King, also known as "King Gizmo", is a music producer and one-half of the Los Angeles
-based duo the Dust Brothers
. As the Dust Brothers, King and Michael "E.Z. Mike" Simpson
were noted for their dense sample
-based music, notably on the Beastie Boys
' 1989 album Paul's Boutique
, and later in 1996 with Beck
's Odelay
.
King teamed with Medeski Martin & Wood
to create their 2004 album End of the World Party (Just in Case)
. King also worked with Garbage
for their 2005 album, Bleed Like Me
; his production work on "Bad Boyfriend" would make the album, but a change in direction left his production of "It's All Over But The Crying" vetoed and later reworked. Another track, "Space Can Come Through Anyone", was later released as a b-side.
He has also worked with Tenacious D
. The Dust Brothers produced their 2002 release, D Fun Pak
, and King would return to produce the band's follow-up and soundtrack to their 2006 film, The Pick of Destiny, for which he also wrote the instrumental score.
In 2007, King received an Annie Award (the highest honor given for excellence in animation) for Best Music in an Animated Television Production for his work on the Shorty McShorts' Shorts
“Boyz on Da Run Part 1” (created by Rob Reger and Brian Brooks)– Walt Disney Television Animation
In 2008, King received a Grammy for his production work on Steve Earle
album, Washington Square Serenade
, which was awarded Best Contemporary Folk / Americana album.
King recently completed producing the upcoming album for Young Love
.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
-based duo the Dust Brothers
Dust Brothers
The Dust Brothers are the Los Angeles, California based, Grammy Award winning producers, E.Z. Mike and King Gizmo , famous for their sample-based music in the 1980s and 1990s, and specifically for their work on the albums Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys, Odelay by Beck, and the soundtrack to...
. As the Dust Brothers, King and Michael "E.Z. Mike" Simpson
Michael Simpson (producer)
Michael Simpson, also known as "E.Z. Mike", is one-half of the Los Angeles-based producing duo the Dust Brothers, who co-wrote and produced many critically acclaimed records including the Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique" and Beck's "Odelay". He won a Grammy Award for his songwriting & production on...
were noted for their dense sample
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
-based music, notably on the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
' 1989 album Paul's Boutique
Paul's Boutique
Paul's Boutique is the second studio album by American hip hop group Beastie Boys, released on July 25, 1989, on Capitol Records. Featuring production by the Dust Brothers, the recording sessions for the album took place in Matt Dike's Apartment and the Record Plant in Los Angeles from 1988 to...
, and later in 1996 with Beck
Beck
Beck Hansen is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck...
's Odelay
Odelay
Odelay is the fifth studio album by American alternative rock artist Beck, originally released on June 18, 1996, by DGC Records.After the mainstream success of "Loser", Odelay featured several hit singles, including "Where It's At", "Devils Haircut", and "The New Pollution"...
.
King teamed with Medeski Martin & Wood
Medeski Martin & Wood
Medeski Martin & Wood is an American jazz trio formed in 1991, consisting of John Medeski on keyboards and piano, Billy Martin on drums and percussion, and Chris Wood on double bass and bass guitar....
to create their 2004 album End of the World Party (Just in Case)
End of the World Party (Just in Case)
End of the World Party is an album released by Medeski Martin & Wood.The album made #1 on KTUH's charts on the week of November 8, 2004.-Track listing:# "Anonymous Skulls" – 4:24# "End of the World Party" – 5:11# "Reflector" – 4:11...
. King also worked with Garbage
Garbage (band)
Garbage are an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson , Steve Marker and Butch Vig . All four members are involved in songwriting and production...
for their 2005 album, Bleed Like Me
Bleed Like Me
Bleed Like Me is the fourth studio album recorded and produced by alternative rock group Garbage. It was released in April 2005 by Warner Bros...
; his production work on "Bad Boyfriend" would make the album, but a change in direction left his production of "It's All Over But The Crying" vetoed and later reworked. Another track, "Space Can Come Through Anyone", was later released as a b-side.
He has also worked with Tenacious D
Tenacious D
Tenacious D is an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums – Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...
. The Dust Brothers produced their 2002 release, D Fun Pak
D Fun Pak
D Fun Pak is an extended play by Tenacious D released on April 29, 2002. The EP features four tracks – one comedy sketch; one demo version of a track from the Tenacious D TV series ; and two alternative versions of songs which appeared on the band's debut album, Tenacious D...
, and King would return to produce the band's follow-up and soundtrack to their 2006 film, The Pick of Destiny, for which he also wrote the instrumental score.
In 2007, King received an Annie Award (the highest honor given for excellence in animation) for Best Music in an Animated Television Production for his work on the Shorty McShorts' Shorts
Shorty McShorts' Shorts
Shorty McShorts' Shorts is a Disney Channel animated anthology series, which consists of 5-minute shorts. The first episode aired on July 28, 2006. In Latin America, it is broadcast on Jetix.- Summary :...
“Boyz on Da Run Part 1” (created by Rob Reger and Brian Brooks)– Walt Disney Television Animation
In 2008, King received a Grammy for his production work on Steve Earle
Steve Earle
Stephen Fain "Steve" Earle is an American singer-songwriter known for his rock and Texas Country as well as his political views. He is also a producer, author, a political activist, and an actor, and has written and directed a play....
album, Washington Square Serenade
Washington Square Serenade
Washington Square Serenade is an album by alternative country singer Steve Earle. The album features the singer's wife, Allison Moorer on the track "Days Aren't Long Enough," and the Brazilian group Forro in the Dark on the track "City of Immigrants." The track "Way Down in the Hole," by Tom...
, which was awarded Best Contemporary Folk / Americana album.
King recently completed producing the upcoming album for Young Love
Young Love (band)
Young Love is an American dance-rock band formed in 2005 in New York City, New York. Dan Keyes handles the majority of the production and songwriting in addition to providing lead vocals...
.