Nigel Godrich, (born 28 February 1971 in England), is a recording engineer and record producer. He is best known for his work with the English alternative rock band Radiohead and is sometimes referred to as the "sixth member" of the band.
Godrich has also worked with acts such as Paul McCartney, Travis, Beck, Ultrasound, Jason Falkner, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Pavement, Brazzaville, Air, Natalie Imbruglia, The Sundays, U2, and R.E.M. His production ...
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Nigel Godrich, (born 28 February 1971 in England), is a recording engineer and record producer. He is best known for his work with the English alternative rock band Radiohead and is sometimes referred to as the "sixth member" of the band.
Godrich has also worked with acts such as Paul McCartney, Travis, Beck, Ultrasound, Jason Falkner, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Pavement, Brazzaville, Air, Natalie Imbruglia, The Sundays, U2, and R.E.M. His production technique is notable for its dense "layers" of sound.
Nigel Godrich is sometimes informally credited as the "sixth member" of Radiohead due to his longtime collaboration with the Oxford band. He has gained notice for helping to define Radiohead's distinct sound, which established them as one of the more acclaimed rock bands in the world during the 1990s and 2000s. He is younger than all members of Radiohead, which is a rare situation among producers for popular acts. When working on OK Computer at improvised studios without the close...
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