Ultra Rare. Awesome Late 80's - Early 90's Demos. Songwriter Of Martika's Hit "Toy Soldiers". Feat Carly Smithson in Some Songs !!!
TRACKLIST 1.Bridge of hope 2.Nothing can divide us 3.Don't you wanna be mine 4.Bite the hand that feeds 5.Fixing of a broken heart 6.Love can save tomorrow 7.Heaven in my hands 8.Empty houses 9.Live another day 10.Take me to forever 11.Whisper 12.Might need someone tonight 13.Another place, another time 14.Now or never land 15.Funky reputation 16.Tears like diamonds 17.Toy soldiers
PRODUCERS Michael Jay, Josquins Des Pres
ANECDOTES 1.Bridge of hope (Michael Jay) Later Performed By Lara Fabian (1995) 2.Nothing can divide us (Michael Jay, Don Kirkpatrick) Later Performed By Faces (1994) 3.Don't you wanna be mine (Michael Jay, Ted Jacobs) Later Performed By Denise Lopez in 1990 & The Real Deal in 1995 5.Fixing of a broken heart (Michael Jay, Don Kirkpatrick, Neal McDiarmid) Later Perf. By Indecent Obsession (1994), Romeo (1999) & Bjorn Skifs (2001) 7.Heaven in my hands (Michael Jay, Richard Hennessey, Mark Duffy, Neal McDiarmid) Later Perf. By Kiss Like This (1991) & George LaMond (1993) 8.Empty houses (Michael Jay) Later Perf. By Silenzi (1995) 10.Take me to forever (Michael Jay) Previously Performed By Martika (1990) 17.Toy soldiers (Michael Jay, Martika) Previously Perfomed By Martika (1990), Later By Fusion (2000), Kirari (2000), RPM (2004) & Eminem (2005)
About Michael Jay Music Industry Pro FUN FACT: What do Eminem and Celine Dion have in common? They both recorded songs written by Michael Jay. Michael Jay has over 30 years experience in the music business which includes a background in radio, promotion, marketing and A&R. He also has in-studio experience as a creative talent with hit credits as a songwriter, lyricist, record producer and musician. His songs have sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Michael Jay entered the music business as an A&R executive at Curtis Mayfield’s Curtom Records in Chicago. After moving to Los Angeles he was signed as a songwriter to Famous Music, the music division of Paramount Pictures, where he instantly landed a song on the multi-platinum “Top Gun” movie soundtrack. In the 1980s Michael Jay discovered, developed and shopped a record deal for Martika from The Disney Channel’s “Kids Incorporated” TV show. He co-wrote and produced Martika’s entire million-selling debut album including the worldwide #1 hit “Toy Soldiers.” Years later, rap superstar Eminem recorded a new version of “Toy Soldiers” and it became a hit all over again. In the 1990s Michael Jay wrote the song “Declaration Of Love” which Celine Dion recorded for her Grammy Award-winning Album Of The Year “Falling Into You”. As a songwriter and/or producer, Michael Jay's credits include the following artists: EMINEM CELINE DION MANDY MOORE KYLIE MINOGUE GLORIA ESTEFAN DE LA SOUL LARA FABIAN NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK JON SECADA MELISSA MANCHESTER PETER ALLEN JENNIFER PAIGE ANIMOTION STEPHANIE MILLS E.G. DAILY DEBORAH HARRY FIVE STAR PATRICE RUSHEN WILLA FORD BRENDA K. STARR EXPOSE KRISTINIA DeBARGE EVELYN “CHAMPAGNE” KING LALAH HATHAWAY GIRLS GENERATION
Multi-platinum selling record producer and songwriter Michael Jay is based in Los Angeles, where he owns Jambo Studios and continues to work with A-list artists as well as new and developing talent. Past clients include Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue, Jon Secada, Mandy Moore, Lara Fabian, Peter Allen, Jon Secada and Eminem and many others. He began his career as an A&R for legendary artist Curtis Mayfield's record label Curtom Records in Chicago, Illinois. He has written songs for Carl Anderson, Patrice Rushen, Eight Wonder, Tracie Spencer, Celine Dion, Denise Lopez, Trademark, Mandy Moore, Brothaz By Choice, George Lamond, Untamed, Expose, 5 Star, Martika, Denise Lopez, Peter Allen, Phoenix Stone, Sherman Helmsley, Ronnie Laws, Lulu, Coco Lee, Lisa Bevill, Louise, Kylie Minogue, RPM, Stevie B, Alisha, Hiroko, Cass Phang, ... History: Michael Jay began his composing career with scores for theatre in New York. As composer in residence for The Colonnades Theatre Lab, he pioneered the use of multitrack playback to allow not only cinematic arrangements but live remixing in order to follow the actors. Scores for "Moliere In Spite of Himself" (including a production starring Richard Kiley), and "The Ballroom in St. Patrick's Cathedral" included Michael's elaborate surround sound designs featuring up to 12 speaker locations. Other productions include national tours of a recent staging of "Tallulah" starring Kathleen Turner and "Cyrano" starring John Cullum, plus productions at The Actor's Studio, etc. After studying orchestration at Julliard's extension school, Michael Jay went on to compose music for PBS, CBS Sports, AT&T, Unisys, Prudential, LL Bean, E Channel, for the feature film "Key Exchange," and the short film "Peacemaker." Upon the urging of synthesizer legend Wendy Carlos, Michael learned audio engineering in order to further his self-produced electronic compositions. Michael has gone on to engineer and produce projects for Neil Young, Yes, Brian Eno, Howard Shore (scores for videodrome and after hours), John Boswell, Melissa Ferrick, Gino D'Auri and others. He also mixed the dance tracks "Last Night A Deejay Saved My Life" and "Juicy Fruit." Michael's popularity in engineering and editing for tv and film work increased when he came to Los Angeles. As a Pro Tools music editor, Michael worked on "Armageddon," "Stephen King's The Shining", Michael Jackson, "Ghosts", "Uptown Girls," "Return to Me", "Meet Joe Black", "Telling Lies in America", and numerous others. Other post engineering projects range from special venue audio for a Kodak theme park attraction to enhancement of surveillance audio for the FBI. This varied studio experience has led composers to call on Michael for consultations with their personal studios. He most recently consulted on the acoustics of the studio for composer Trevor Rabin, and spent two years as overall designer and project manager of the studio for composer Don Davis, in which he composed and mixed the scores for "The Matrix" trilogy. Michael's music mixing work for television won him a "Monitor" award from the Videotape Production Association, and his editing work on film music has won him an "Emmy" award. New York Magazine: "Michael Jay's swirling background music is indispensable." Boston Times: "Michael Jay has done a masterful job of integrating a powerful musical soundtrack, music so appropriate that one is deeply affected by it." Hollywood Reporter: "Michael Jay's music contributed mightily to conjuring up the 17th Century. All in all, splendid." The New York Times: "Extraordinary music accents the tension; a stroke of shining craftsmanship."
Credits 2019 Car Songs: The Anthems Composer 2019 Now 100 Hits 80s Composer 2018 100 Hits: The Best Soft Rock Album Composer 2018 100 Hits: The Girls Composer 2018 Molly's Women of Rock & Pop Composer 2018 Sing-Along [Demon] Composer 2017 100 Hits: 80s Pop Composer 2017 100 Hits: 90s Originals Composer 2017 100 Hits: Car Songs 2 Composer 2017 100 Hits: Feeling Good Composer 2017 The '80s Love Album Composer 2015 Live The Fuzztones / Screamin' Jay Hawkins Bass 2015 Psychorama The Fuzztones Bass 2014 100 Hits: 90s Rewind Composer 2014 Barna Lány Radics Gigi Composer 2014 The Party Mix: Power Ballads Composer 2013 100 Hits: 80s Essentials Composer 2012 Pure...80s Composer 2011 100 Hits of the '80s [Sony] Composer 2011 Greatest Ever! Eighties Hits: The Definitive Collection Composer 2011 Haynes Ultimate Guide to the 80s Composer 2011 Massive Hits: 80s Remix Composer 2011 Pure... 80s Dance Party Composer 2011 Pure... Divas Composer 2010 Colours Tracey Arbon Composer 2010 I Mine Sko Amalie Composer 2010 Original Album Classics [2010] Céline Dion Composer 2010 Ultimate 80's Movie Hits Composer 2009 100 Essential Tracks: 80s Composer 2009 100 Tubes 80s Composer 2009 Coming Back to You Melinda Doolittle Composer 2009 Essential 80's, Vol. 2 Producer, Arranger, Composer 2009 Lo Esencial de Mix 106.5 FM Composer 2009 Now That's What I Call the '80s, Vol. 2 Composer 2009 The Best Year of My Life: 1989 Composer 2009 The Collection: Let's Talk About Love/Falling into You/A New Day Has Come Céline Dion Composer 2009 There & Then: 1989 Composer 2009 Ultimate 80's [Music Club] Composer 2009 Virtuální Ewa Farna Composer 2008 101 Power Ballads [EMI] Composer 2008 2008 China Tour Essential Collection Series Céline Dion Composer 2008 4Play, Vol. 08 Mixed by Jimmy Z Composer 2008 Coolest Songs in the World, Vol. 4 Vocals (Background) 2008 Crossing Bridges Helena Zetová Composer 2008 Explosive Car Tuning, Vol. 9 Composer, Primary Artist 2008 Gold: Greatest Hits of the 80s Composer 2008 Let's Talk About Love/Falling into You/A New Day Has Come Céline Dion Composer 2008 The All Time Greatest Hits Collection Smokie Composer 2008 Top of the Pops Collection [43 CD] Composer 2008 Top of the Pops: 1989 Composer 2007 100 Hits: 80s Composer 2007 RMF FM Najlepsza Muzyka Na Impreze Composer 2007 RMF Najlepsza Muzyka: Na Impreze Composer 2007 Ready to Roll Helena Zetová Composer 2007 Vzducholod Le Monde Composer 2007 Welcome to the Club DJ Ella / Ricky J. Composer 2006 Love Songs Michal David Composer 2006 Renaissance: The Classics, Vol. 2 Composer 2005 A Windham Hill Christmas: The Night Before Christmas Engineer 2005 Candy Mandy Moore Composer 2005 Celine Dion Karaoke Composer 2005 Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Second Psychedelic Era - 1976-1995 Bass 2005 Curtain Call: The Hits Eminem Composer 2005 Even More Than a Feeling Composer 2005 Girls Night Out, Vol. 4 [BMG International] Producer, Composer 2005 Hed Kandi: The Mix 50 Composer 2005 Let's Get to It/Rhythm of Love Kylie Minogue Producer, Arranger, Drum Programming, Composer 2005 Like Toy Soldiers Eminem Composer 2005 Love... Thy Will Be Done Martika Composer 2005 New Woman: The New Collection 2005 Composer 2005 Queen of Hearts Alftan Milla Composer 2005 The Real House Music Classics Composer 2005 Toy Soldiers: The Best of Martika [2005] Martika Composer 2005 Video Gold, Vol. 1 Olivia Newton-John Project Assistant 2005 Video Gold, Vol. 2 Olivia Newton-John Project Assistant 2005 Where Does That Leave Love George Lamond Composer 2004 802 Heavy Rotations J-Hits Complete 89-92 Composer 2004 Because I Love You: Love Songs Composer 2004 Decadance '80s Groove: The Reunion Composer 2004 Divas, Vol. 1 [2004] Composer 2004 Encore Eminem Composer 2004 Funkin' 80's Producer, Composer 2004 Gen 101.5: Selección De Clásicos Del Pop Y Del Rock Composer 2004 Legends Five Star Composer 2004 Young Person's Guide to Being an American RPM Composer 2003 Ao Vivo No Maracanã Sandy & Júnior Composer 2003 Reflections of John Boswell John Boswell Synthesizer 2002 In a Word Yes Engineer 2002 Kylie/Enjoy Yourself/Rhythm of Love Kylie Minogue Producer, Arranger, Drum Programming, Composer 2002 Miracle Hits Composer 2002 Miss You Finally... The Very Best of Trademark Trademark Composer 2002 Movie Soundtracks Composer 2001 A Year in Your Life: 1989, Vol. 2 Composer 2001 Cass Phang No. 1: Greatest Hits Cass Phang Composer 2001 Changing Faces: Best of Louise Louise Composer 2001 Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1985-1989 Composer 2001 Go All Out Untamed Composer 2001 Hit Mix 2001 Composer 2001 Ladies of the 1980's Stars of Studio 99 Composer 2001 Typisch Tachtig! Composer 2000 48 Nr. 1 Hits Composer 2000 Crush, Vol. 1 Composer 2000 Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1989 Composer 2000 I Wanna Be with You Mandy Moore Composer 2000 Kickin' Hard, Vol. 2 Composer 2000 Legends of Music: Ladies of the 80s Composer 2000 Let It Rock 1989 Composer 2000 Only Love Trademark Composer 2000 Phoenix Stone Phoenix Stone Composer 2000 Reflections off the Ice: A Tribute to Figure Skating Producer, Composer 2000 Return to Me Music Editor 2000 Teen Riot Composer 1999 Box Dance Hits 1999, Vol. 2 Composer 1999 CoCo's Party CoCo Lee Composer 1999 Good Times Adam Rickett / Adam Rickitt Composer 1999 Hearts of Space: Universe 5 Producer, Engineer 1999 I'm Back for More Lulu Composer 1999 Live in Memphis Céline Dion Composer 1999 Love John Boswell Producer, Engineer 1999 Master Hits: Expose Exposé Composer 1999 Rare Funk Liberation, Vol. 1 Performer, Primary Artist 1999 Right Here, Right Now! Stevie B Composer 1998 50+1 Kylie Minogue Producer, Composer 1998 70s & 80s, Vol. 28 Composer 1998 Brotha 2 Brotha Brothaz by Choice Composer 1998 Cats and Dogs the Very Best of Mari Hamada Mari Hamada Composer 1998 Hit and Run Link Protrudi & the Jaymen Producer, Drums, Bass 1998 On Tour Céline Dion Composer 1998 Pop Hits, Vol. 70 Composer 1998 The Greatest Hits [1998] Five Star Composer 1998 The Very Best of House Nation, Vol. 2 Composer 1998 Trust John Boswell Producer, Engineer, Synthesizer, Sampling 1998 Woman to Woman Composer 1997 Flamenco: Passion & Soul Gino d'Auri Engineer 1997 Flashbacks The Fuzztones Vocals, Bass 1997 Greatest Hits [1997] Kylie Minogue Composer 1997 Hot Ladies of Pop Composer 1997 The Best of Martika: More Than You Know Martika Composer 1996 Back to the 80's [Sony 4 Disc] Composer 1996 Baila Baila [Drive] Composer 1996 Celtic Twilight, Vol. 3: Lullabies Producer, Dulcimer 1996 Falling Into You Céline Dion Composer 1996 First Kid Composer 1996 Gay Happening, Vol. 4 Composer 1996 House of Boogie Composer 1996 In Harmony with the Homeless Producer 1996 Love of Heaven Lisa Bevill Composer 1996 Wherever the Rhythm Takes Me Alisha Composer 1995 Billboard Top Hits: 1985-1989 Composer 1995 Sounds of the Eighties: 1989 Composer 1994 Battle of the Garages, Vol. 1 Bass 1994 Blankman Composer 1994 Carpe Diem Lara Fabian Composer 1994 Critters 2: The Main Course Engineer, Mixing 1994 Heavy Weather Sunlight Again Carl Anderson Composer 1994 Rock of the 80's, Vol. 11 Composer 1994 Talk Yes Engineer 1994 U.S. Dance Party, Vol. 1 Composer 1993 Independence Lulu Composer 1992 All Woman, Vol. 2 [Import] Composer 1992 Dance Sherman Hemsley Composer 1992 Exposé Exposé Composer 1992 Soul Power [Stardust] Composer 1991 By Heart Brenda K. Starr Producer, Arranger, Drum Programming 1991 Chase the Clouds Keedy Producer, Arranger, Programming, Drum Programming 1991 Martika's Kitchen Martika Composer 1990 Anna Marie [MCA] Anna Marie Producer 1990 Bounce Back Alisha Producer 1990 Every Dog Has Her Day Denise Lopez Composer 1990 Making Every Moment Count Peter Allen Producer, Arranger, Percussion, Drum Programming, Vocals (Background), Composer 1990 Men at Work [Soundtrack] Composer 1990 Rhythm of Love Kylie Minogue Producer, Arranger, Drum Programming, Composer 1989 Billboard Top Hits: 1989 Composer 1989 Greatest Hits [1989] Five Star Producer, Composer 1989 Martika Martika Producer, Arranger, Programming, Drum Programming, Vocals (Background), Vocal Arrangement, Composer 1989 One in a Million Hiroko Composer 1989 Ronny's Pop Show No. 14 Composer 1988 Fearless Eighth Wonder Composer 1988 Tracie Spencer Tracie Spencer Composer 1987 All Day Rhythm Ronnie Laws Composer 1987 Summer School Performer, Primary Artist 1986 Silk & Steel Five Star Composer, Producer 1986 Take It from Me Glenn Jones Composer 1986 Top Gun [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Composer 1986 Watch Out! Patrice Rushen Composer 1985 Garage Sale! Bass 1985 Romance David Cassidy Artwork 1984 Leave Your Mind at Home The Fuzztones Tone Blocks, Group Member 1983 Tin Angel Tin Angel Synthesizer 1982 Drums Along the Hudson The Bongos Engineer, Audio Engineer, Mixing 1982 Videodrome [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Howard Shore Remix Consultant 1980 Fourth World, Vol. 1: Possible Musics Brian Eno / Jon Hassell Engineer 1967 Back Up Train Al Green Liner Notes 100 Hits: 80s [2015] Composer 100 Hits: American Anthems Composer 100 Hits: Just Be Good to Me Composer 100 Hits: Power Ballads Composer 100 Hits: Pure '80s Composer 100 Hits: The Best Eighties Album Composer 1989: A Time to Remember the Classic Years Composer 1990: A Time To Remember the Classic Years Composer 80's Songs Composer 80s Pop [Crimson] Composer 80s U.S. Playlist Composer 80s XL Composer 90s Pop [Crimson] Composer Absolute 80s Unwind Composer Basta Nu Och Da Björn Skifs Composer Because You Love Me Composer Believe In Jane Jane Zhang Composer C'est La "V" Vanness Wu Composer Club Alarm Composer Die Goldenen 50er Composer Divas of House Music Composer Drew's Famous Instrumental Pop Collection, Vol. 9 The Hit Crew Composer EMI Lovely Legend Cass Phang Composer Essential: 80s Love Composer, Producer Fang Fu Shi Chu Lian Cass Phang Composer Full Circle Oliver Composer Gagalectro: The Finest In Female Clubmusic Composer Haynes Ultimate Guide to the 80s [2018] Composer Heart Attack Oliver Composer Hits of Barry Manilow Nina Composer Irish Soul Johnny Logan Composer, Lyricist Let's Go Yell Composer Liquid Love Robby Vee Bass, Piano, Producer, Vocals (Background) Lord of the Dance: The Utmost Remix Selection Show Lo Composer Molly's Jukebox Classics Composer Nagy vörös szonyeg Radics Gigi Composer Now Joe Castillo Composer Now 100 Hits: Power Ballads Composer Now That's What I Call Power Ballads [2] Composer One More Time, One More Chance Tiger Huang Composer Our Australian Collection Smokie Composer Party Tyme Karaoke: Adult Contemporary, Vol. 2 Party Tyme Karaoke Composer Party Tyme Karaoke: Pop Female Hits 3 Party Tyme Karaoke Composer Relativity Indecent Obsession Composer Smash Hits Girl Power Composer The Best Of: 2008-2012 G.E.M. Tang Composer The Best of Link Protrudi and the Jaymen Link Protrudi & the Jaymen Group Member The Classic 80s Collection Composer The Greatest Hits, Vol. 5 Stevie B Arranger, Composer The '80s [Sony] Composer The Hits Album: The Soft Rock Composer The Pop Years: The 90s Composer These Dreams Composer Twelve Inch Eighties: When the Going Gets Tough Composer Ultimate... 80s Composer Ultimate... Power Ballads [Sony] Composer Victory Karine Hannah Composer Xing Xing Chuan Ji Cass Phang Cass Phang Composer Worked with Jay Graydon,
Filmography Soundtrack (25 credits) 2018 Car Share (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - Unscripted (2018) ... (writer: "Toy Soldiers") 2017 F*&% the Prom (writer: "Favorite Habit") 2015 Scream Queens (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - The Final Girl(s) (2015) ... (writer: "Toy Soldiers" - uncredited) 2015 Los Goldberg (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - A Kick-Ass Risky Business Party (2015) ... (writer: "Toy Soldiers" - uncredited) 2015 Pequeñas mentirosas (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Last Dance (2015) ... (performer: "Hunted" - uncredited) 2014/I Un secreto a voces (Documentary) (writer: "Bridge of Hope") 2014 Guapas (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - La madrina (2014) ... (writer: "Toy Soldiers" - uncredited) 2010 The Hooker with a Heart of Gold (writer: "Toy Soldiers") 2008 Two Lovers (performer: "Etilist Anthem") / (writer: "Etilist Anthem") 2008 Superhero Movie (writer: "I Need A Hero") 2006 Los Simpson (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - G.I. (Annoyed Grunt) (2006) ... (writer: "Toy Soldiers" - uncredited) 2004 Caso abierto (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - The Sleepover (2004) ... (writer: "Toy Soldiers") 2001 I Love 1980's (TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode) - I Love 1986 (2001) ... (writer: "The Slightest Touch" - uncredited) 2000 Top Ten (TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode) - 1987 (2000) ... (writer: "The Slightest Touch" - uncredited) 1996 El hijo del presidente (writer: "Anyone Can Be A Hero") 1994 Blankman, mi hermano el chiflado (writer: "Anyone Can Be A Hero") 1992 Todo por mi chica (writer: "Let's Go Undercover") 1990 Aquí te pillo, aquí te mato ("Dancing Under A Latin Moon") 1989 New Year's Rockin' Eve 1990 (TV Special) (writer: "Cross My Heart", "Toy Soldiers" - uncredited) 1988 A tope (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode) - Episodio fechado 25 mayo 1988 (1988) ... (writer: "Cross My Heart") 1988 Una nueva vida (producer: "Under Pressure") / (writer: "If I Say Yes", "Under Pressure") 1987 Juerga tropical (writer: "Brain Power", "Mind Over Matter") 1987 Five Star: The Slightest Touch (Video short) (writer: "The Slightest Touch") 1986 Five Star: If I Say Yes (Video short) (writer: "If I Say Yes") 1986 Top Gun (Ídolos del aire) ("Hot Summer Nights") Composer (7 credits) 2004 Eminem: Like Toy Soldiers (Video short) (music by) 1992 Todo por mi chica 1989 Martika: Toy Soldiers (Video short) 1989 Martika: More Than You Know (Video short) 1989 Martika: More Than You Know - Alternate Version (Video short) 1987 Five Star: The Slightest Touch (Video short) 1986 Five Star: If I Say Yes (Video short) Music department (1 credit) 1989 Peacemaker (Short) (musician) Self (2 credits) 2016 Only Human (Video short) Himself 2007 Sound, Verses, Fury (Documentary) Himself
Carly Smithson Background information Birth name Carly Sarah Hennessy Born 12 September 1983 Dublin, Ireland Genres Gothic metal · pop · soul Occupation(s) Singer · songwriter · actress Instruments Vocals Years active 1990–present Labels MCA · Universal Republic Associated acts We Are the Fallen Carly Sarah Smithson (née Hennessy;[2] born 12 September 1983) is an Irish soul and pop rock singer, songwriter and actress who was the sixth place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. In 2001, Smithson released her first studio album for MCA Records called Ultimate High. Smithson was dropped from the record label in 2002. After being introduced to former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody in early 2009, plans for Smithson's post-Idol solo album were scrapped and instead she is now the lead singer of the gothic metal band We Are the Fallen.[3] Biography Early life and education Smithson was born in Dublin, Ireland, to her parents Marie Murray and Luke Hennessy.[4][5] After living 6 months in Dublin, Smithson and her parents moved to Johannesburg, South Africa. She lived there until they moved back to Dublin when she was 4 years old. Smithson began singing around the age of 4 and has also had some experience with acting. She was featured in advertisements for Denny's Sausage for three years, starting at the age of five. In 1990, Smithson played Young Marianne in Fools of Fortune.[6] Two years later, in 1992, she joined the cast of Les Misérables and starred as Little Cosette in Ireland. When she was 10 years old, she released an independent CD titled Carly's Christmas Album which was released in the United Kingdom.[6] When Smithson was 14, her parents divorced. A year later, in 1999, she and her father moved to the United States in order for Smithson to pursue a career in music. Smithson is a high school drop-out.[4][5] Personal life After Smithson's record deal with MCA Records dissolved, she decided to take a break from music.[7] She met her husband Todd Smithson, a tattoo artist, in San Diego. They lived in Marietta, Georgia, for a few years, where Smithson worked at an Irish bar called Fado. In a coincidental connection, Michael Johns (an American Idol season 7 finalist) performed weekly at Fado, under his real name Michael Lee.[8] In 2005, Smithson and her husband moved to San Diego, where they currently reside. Smithson has an older half-brother named Nik[9] and a younger sister named Shannon. Smithson also works at Nothing Sacred, a tattoo shop in San Diego owned by her husband. Smithson has nine tattoos.[9] During the time that she was on Idol, reports claimed that her unfinished sleeve tattoo on her right arm seemed to be a drawing of Amy Winehouse. However, in an interview after her elimination, Smithson clarified that it is a drawing of a Japanese Geisha, based on a painting that she owns.[10] On 9 June 2012, Smithson announced that she was expecting her first child.[11] She gave birth to daughter Olivia Mabel Smithson on 30 September 2012.[12] Smithson became an American citizen on 23 August 2017.[13] Career Ultimate High (1999–2001) Main article: Ultimate High Before the marriage to her husband Todd Smithson, Smithson (as Carly Hennessy) released an album for MCA Records called Ultimate High in 2001. Despite MCA Records spending over $2 million on the production and promotion of Smithson's debut album, it sold only 378 copies in its first three months.[14] Smithson has stated that the uptempo party record did not have the opportunity to find an audience, due to it being released so soon after the events of 9/11, as well as the record company's untimely merger with a parent company. Though some established artists like Sheryl Crow survived the merger, yet-to-be-released artists did not.[15] In the album, Smithson covered Danielle Brisebois' "Just Missed the Train". Kelly Clarkson covered the same song on her 2003 album, Thankful. After American Idol, Ultimate High was quietly reissued by Universal Music, both to physical and online music retailers. For a brief period after Smithson's elimination, the album peaked in the Top 10 of Amazon's Top Selling Digital Albums, as well as being featured on their MP3 homepage. The album lists conductor Derek Gleeson as its executive producer. American Idol Season 5 Smithson auditioned in Las Vegas, Nevada for the fifth season of American Idol and was unanimously accepted by the judges. However, she was later disqualified because the paperwork for her work visa was delayed. Season 7 In 2007, Smithson auditioned again for the seventh season of American Idol making it to Hollywood, but this time with the proper paperwork. She advanced with a unanimous vote after singing "I'm Every Woman". Simon Cowell noted that he remembered her from her season 5 audition. In Hollywood, she sang Heart's "Alone" for her audition and once again received a unanimous praise from the judges. Smithson was one of the first foreign contestants to make the show's Top 12 with the other one being Michael Johns who was an Australian. Smithson was eliminated on 23 April 2008. Her final song performance was "Superstar" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. The performance was considered to be one of her best by the judges. The day before she was eliminated Cowell stated, "I thought that was the best performance of the night so far.", prompting Smithson to pull out a T-shirt sent to her by her fans with a sign on it that said "Simon Loves Me (this week)". After it was announced that she was eliminated, Cowell said: "I apologize for giving you a compliment last night—kiss of death, but let me tell you, Carly, you can leave with your head held high".[7] Controversies Shortly after it was announced that Smithson had made the show's Top 24, articles appeared in the mainstream press questioning her selection because of her previous record deal. Randy Jackson also worked for MCA during the same time that Smithson was signed.[16][17] Despite this, she remained on the show. After her elimination, Smithson briefly acknowledged the situation in interviews. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she stated that she felt that she was "kind of singled out" and she added that "The media kind of does what they do and I got a lot of weird and negative press very early on but, you know, I just kind of held my head high and it kind of got forgotten about as the show went on." She adds "You know, a lot of the people had professional careers that were involved and I actually hadn't really had lots of stage experience and a lot of the other people had and I think that's more of the experience that you really need on that show."[18] Smithson's elimination came as a surprise to viewers as she was considered one of the front-runners on the show. This prompted an unprecedented reaction, with bloggers questioning the popular program's credibility amidst reports from fans of busy signals throughout the voting period.[7][19][20][21][22] Whitney Pastorek of Entertainment Weekly mockingly called the show "America's Embarrassing Lapses in Judgment", saying "Carly Smithson was sent packing, despite a rendition of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' that Jesus himself would have been hard-pressed to top".[23] There were claims of fixing and calls for the show to publish precise voting totals, resulting in a press release from Fox and the show's producers: "The network and producers will not disclose voting tallies for the competition, as the release of such information would only serve to create additional rumor and speculation", conflicting with executive producer Ken Warwick's claim that they were open to scrutiny, quoted "No one is saying you can't look at them."[21] Performances/results Week # Theme Song choice Original artist Order # Result Audition N/A "I'm Every Woman" Chaka Khan N/A Advanced Hollywood N/A "When I Need You" Leo Sayer N/A Advanced Top 50 N/A "Alone" i-TEN N/A Advanced Top 24 (12 Women) 1960s "The Shadow of Your Smile" Tony Bennett 12 Safe Top 20 (10 Women) 1970s "Crazy on You" Heart 1 Safe Top 16 (8 Women) 1980s "I Drove All Night" Cyndi Lauper 4 Safe Top 12 Lennon–McCartney "Come Together" The Beatles 5 Safe Top 11 The Beatles "Blackbird" The Beatles 7 Bottom 31 Top 10 Year they Were Born "Total Eclipse of the Heart" Bonnie Tyler 7 Safe Top 9 Dolly Parton "Here You Come Again" Dolly Parton 5 Safe Top 8 Inspirational Music "The Show Must Go On" Queen 6 Bottom 32 Top 7 Mariah Carey "Without You" Badfinger 2 Safe Top 6 Andrew Lloyd Webber "Superstar" Jesus Christ Superstar 5 Eliminated Post-Idol After she was eliminated from American Idol, Smithson appeared on talk shows, including Live with Regis and Kelly, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Access Hollywood, Today and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Smithson completed the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008, which ran from 1 July 2008 to 12 September 2008. She performed "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence, "Crazy on You" by Heart, and "I Drove All Night" by Cyndi Lauper. Smithson returned to Idol during its eighth season, as a mentor to contestants taking part in Boot Camp Training during "Hollywood Week," although this footage did not appear on the show. Later, during the 18 February 2009 live semi-finals results show, Smithson and fellow season 7 contestant Michael Johns performed "The Letter," a song they had also performed for the Idol Finale the previous season. She also appeared in the season 8 Grand Finale, where she served as a correspondent covering the events of the celebration in San Diego, Adam Lambert's hometown. Two of Smithson's own original songs, titled "Let Me Fall" and "Lay with Me," were featured in an LA Times Interview video of Carly recording songs for her post-Idol album. In the interview, Smithson revealed that "pop rock" was the sound she had chosen and explained "I don't want to go too hard rock or too pop."[24] Smithson was putting the finishing touches on the album when it was announced on 18 June 2009, that she would be joining forces with Evanescence co-founder Ben Moody in a new band called We Are the Fallen, thought to be named after Evanescence's first album.[25] The solo album Smithson had been recording was reportedly scrapped. On 28 October 2009, it was announced that We Are the Fallen, along with Smithson, had signed with Universal Republic. The band released their first album on 11 May 2010.[1] After touring and releasing two singles, it was announced that the band was dropped by Universal Republic on 27 May 2011 but that they would not be disbanding.[26] In December 2010, Smithson began singing with Cirque du Soleil in Viva Elvis. She performed in the Las Vegas production for nearly two years until it closed in August 2012. One month later on 30 September 2012, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Olivia Mabel Smithson.[27] Smithson served as a table judge in the stadium auditions for the fourteenth season of American Idol in Minneapolis, Minnesota, New Orleans, Louisiana, Long Island, New York, and Nashville, Tennessee between 18 June and 30 July 2014. On her Twitter account, Smithson said, "It hurt my soul to not put everyone through. Such amazing people with touching stories. I did however get to put through some huge talent. Honored to have shared a moment that might change somebody's life."[28] On 7 April 2016, Smithson appeared on American Idol's farewell episode, performing Dolly Parton's "Here You Come Again."[29] Discography Albums Year Album details Peak positions Certifications (sales threshold) US Digital 1993 Carly's Christmas Album Release date: Unknown Label: Unknown — — Sales: Unknown 2001 Ultimate High Release date: 13 November 2001 Label: MCA Records — — Sales: 378 "—" denotes releases that did not chart Singles Year US 2001 "I'm Gonna Blow Your Mind" — Ultimate High Sales: Unavailable "Beautiful You" — Sales: Unavailable "—" denotes releases that did not chart We Are the Fallen[edit] Year Album details 2010 Tear the World Down Released: 11 May 2010 Filmography Role 1990 Fools of Fortune Young Marianne Pop/rock vocalist Carly Smithson had already been through the major-label music ringer by the time she landed a coveted slot on the seventh season of American Idol. The Dublin native began performing in commercials and theater productions as a child, and she released her first indie disc (Carly's Christmas Album) at the age of ten. Then known as Carly Hennessy, she moved to America with her father as a 14 year-old. Hennessy's strong vocals won her a contract with MCA, and she made her major-label debut with the release of 2001's Ultimate High. MCA sank a reported $2 million into the album's promotion, but Ultimate High proved to be a commercial letdown, only selling several hundred copies during its first month of release. As a result, she was cut loose by MCA.
After taking a break from music, Smithson -- who married tattoo artist Todd Smithson during her hiatus -- auditioned for the fifth season of American Idol. She was unanimously accepted by the show's judges, but visa problems kept the singer from taking part in the competition. Smithson returned to the show two years later, eager to re-introduce herself to America, and her strong performances made her one of the season's top finalists. Smithson ultimately finished sixth. After doing the rounds on the talk show circuit and completing the annual American Idol tour, she began to work on a solo album. In 2009, however, it was announced that Smithson would abandon her solo career and team up with ex-Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody to form the rock band We Are the Fallen. We Are the Fallen signed with Universal Republic Records and began recording an album, Tear the World Down, which appeared in 2010. All Credits Composer Group Member Vocals 2010 Seeing Eye Dog Helmet Vocals 2010 Tear the World Down We Are the Fallen Vocals, Group Member, Composer Without You We Are the Fallen Composer
WE ARE THE FALLEN Formed in 2008 by former members of the popular goth metal/pop outfit Evanescence, We Are the Fallen (a name derived from Evanescence's 2003 album, Fallen) employed their predecessor's penchant for melodrama and brooding theatricality with a newfound emphasis on the band as a whole. Rocky Gray, John LeCompt, and Ben Moody -- the latter of whom left Evanescence in 2003 -- had experienced significant tensions within their group as it rose to international fame behind talented singer/pianist Amy Lee, so when the opportunity for a new project arose, they looked to former American Idol contestant Carly Smithson to provide the pipes. We Are the Fallen released their first single, "Bury Me Alive," on June 22, 2009, and the debut album Tear the World Down followed in May 2010. Tear the World Down 2010 Tear the World Down Universal Republic Rock & roll breakups are rarely as acrimonious as that between Ben Moody and Amy Lee of Evanescence. Just as their 2003 debut, Fallen, was turning into an international sensation, the guitarist left the band, the bad blood between the two spilling into the press, Lee’s post-Moody album The Open Door, and even Moody’s long-delayed post-Evanescence project We Are the Fallen, whose very name defiantly claims Evanescence’s hit album as the property of Moody and his two fellow refugees from the band, guitarist John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray. Based on their 2010 debut, Tear the World Down, it's not wrong to say We Are the Fallen were responsible for the sound of that 2003 hit: with former American Idol contestant Carly Smithson as their frontwoman (and metal veteran Marty O’Brien on bass), they sound exactly like Evanescence, lacking only the sour charisma of Lee. Where Lee pushed against Moody’s roiling minor-key melodic dirges, creating a good deal of genuine tension, Smithson eagerly follows along, happy to be part of such a prominent project. Carly’s presence steers Tear the World Down toward pure product, but that was the intention: after dealing with Lee, Moody wanted somebody who would play the game and that’s what he has, somebody who will play the part of goth rock queen without actually being it. And so Moody winds up with the record he would have released in 2006 if he were still part of Evanescence: big, slick, heavy, and melodic, pleasing those who like the sound of Fallen but could do without all the sulkiness. Of course, this makes some sense -- Moody has been waiting so long to release an album of his songs that it’s natural he would pick up where he left off, with the only questions being why he acted like no time elapsed between his Evanescence departure and We Are the Fallen, and why he created a record that could have been released in 2005 instead of one that sounded just a bit like 2010. Songwriting Jeremiah Gray / John LeCompt / Ben Moody / Marty O'Brien / Carly Smithson Credits Jay Baumgardner Mixing Sandy Brummels Creative Director David Campbell Choir Arrangement, Choir Conductor, String Arrangements, String Conductor Dan Certa Engineer, Producer, Programming Wes Coker Assistant Dave Colvin Assistant Art Conn Stylist Jeremiah Gray Drum Technician, Percussion Rocky Gray Drums, Group Member Kristina Grossmann A&R David Hodges Piano Ted Jensen Mastering Bethanie Lecompt Choir/Chorus John LeCompt Group Member, Guitar, Mandolin, Programming John "J.C." Lecompt Ii Choir/Chorus Casey Lewis Assistant Tom MacKay A&R Ben Moody Group Member, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Programming Daniel Moody Hammond B3, Piano Chris Morrison Bass Technician, Guitar Technician Marty O'Brien Bass, Group Member Phillip Peterson Cello, Strings Tanya Quintero Hair Stylist Mark Renk Arranger, Vocal Coach Gillian Russell A&R Roxanne Saffaie Make-Up Carly Smithson Group Member, Vocals Doug Sonders Photography We Are the Fallen Creative Concept, Primary Artist, Producer
Toy Soldiers (song) "Toy Soldiers" Single by Martika from the album Martika B-side "Exchange of Hearts" Released 21 January 1989 (UK) May 1989 (US) Genre Pop rock Length 4:47 (album version) 3:43 (single version) Label Columbia, CBS Songwriter(s) Martika, Michael Jay Producer(s) Michael Jay Martika singles chronology "More Than You Know" (1988) "Toy Soldiers" (1989) "I Feel the Earth Move" (1989) "Toy Soldiers" is a song by American singer Martika appearing on her 1988 eponymous debut album and released in the United States as the second single from it in May 1989. It was a number-one Billboard Hot 100 hit for two weeks in the summer of 1989. An edited version of the song is included in the imported version of the album Toy Soldiers: The Best of Martika. Song overview[edit] Martika wrote the song about a friend who was battling a cocaine addiction. "I was a little hesitant because I had only written two songs before and they were light songs. I came up to Michael and said I wanted to write about drugs. It was the first time I got the nerve to write about something that was scary for me to talk about, so I did."[1] According to an episode of VH-1's Pop-Up Video, in which "Toy Soldiers" was featured, the friend-in-question eventually conquered the addiction. Composition[edit] The song is performed in the key of C? minor with a tempo of 65 beats per minute in 4 4 time. The song follows a chord progression of A–B–A–B–C?m–B–C?m–G?m–C?m–B. Personnel[edit] Martika is the only one who sings throughout the song, although she is joined on the chorus by some of her former castmates from Kids Incorporated, including Renee Sands, Fergie, Rahsaan Patterson, as well as later cast members Jennifer Love Hewitt, Devyn Puett and Kimberly McCullough, as backup vocalists. Music video[edit] The video for the song directed by Jim Shea, who would later become a regular in directing country music videos. Unlike the actual truth about Martika's friend who she wrote the song about, in the video he dies in a motorcycle accident (his lifeless corpse is seen twice in the video, a last minute afterthought done by Shea). Martika is seen singing with a waterfall in front of her (this was done by filming her in an empty pool with a water current flowing between her and the camera). Chart success[edit] The song spent two weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. and New Zealand while reaching number five in both the United Kingdom and Australia. On Billboard's year-end chart for 1989, "Toy Soldiers" placed number 29. It was Martika's only number-one single in the U.S., and her highest-ranking single in the United Kingdom. The single was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA. In March and April 2009, VH1 ran a countdown of the 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 80s. "Toy Soldiers" placed at #67 on the countdown despite the fact that Martika had three other top 40 hits: "More Than You Know" (#18); "I Feel the Earth Move" (#25); and "Love... Thy Will Be Done" (#10). Track listings and formats[edit] 7" single1."Toy Soldiers" – 4:52 2."Exchange of Hearts" – 4:15 3" single1."Toy Soldiers" – 4:52 2."Exchange of Hearts" – 4:15 3."It's Not What You're Doing" – 4:11 12" single1."Toy Soldiers" – 4:52 2."It's Not What You're Doing" – 4:11 3."Exchange of Hearts" – 4:15
Critical reception[edit]
Bryan Buss of AllMusic retrospectively reviewed the Martika album, stating "the big hit single, 'Toy Soldiers', works with its childlike vocals and lyrics, creating a haunting, effective dichotomy with its subject of drug addiction." Buss also highlighted the song as an album standout by labeling it an AMG Pick Track.[2] Rob Theakston of Allmusic labeled the song as an AMG Pick Track on the 2005 compilation Toy Soldiers: The Best of Martika.[3]
1.Bridge of hope (Michael Jay) Performed Later By Lara Fabian in 1995 2.Nothing can divide us (Michael Jay, Don Kirkpatrick) Later Performed By Faces (1994) 3.Don't you wanna be mine (Michael Jay, Ted Jacobs) Later Performed By Denise Lopez in 1990 & The Real Deal in 1995 5.Fixing of a broken heart (Michael Jay, Don Kirkpatrick, Neal McDiarmid) Later Perf. By Indecent Obsession (1994), Romeo (1999) & Bjorn Skifs (2001) 7.Heaven in my hands (Michael Jay, Richard Hennessey, Mark Duffy, Neal McDiarmid) Later Perf. By Kiss Like This (1991) & George LaMond (1993) 8.Empty houses (Michael Jay) Later Perf. By Silenzi (1995) 10.Take me to forever (Michael Jay) Previously Perf. By Martika (1990) 17.Toy soldiers(Michael Jay, Martika) Previously Perfomed By Martika (1990), Later By Fusion (2000), Kirari (2000), RPM (2004) & Eminem (2005)
Michael Jay, Don Kirkpatrick, Ted Jacobs) Later Performed By Denise Lopez in 1990 & The Real Deal in 1995 4.Bite the hand that feeds 5.Fixing of a broken heart (Michael Jay, Don Kirkpatrick, Neal McDiarmid) Indecent Obsession (1994), Romeo (1999), Bjorn Skifs (2001) 6.Love can save tomorrow 7.Heaven in my hands (Michael Jay, Richard Hennessey, Mark Duffy, Neal McDiarmid) Kiss Like This (1991), George LaMond (1993) 8.Empty houses (Michael Jay) Silenzi (1995) 9.Live another day 10.Take me to forever (Michael Jay) Martika (1990) 11.Whisper 12.Might need someone tonight 13.Another place, another time 14.Now or never land 15.Funky reputation 16.Tears like diamonds 17.Toy soldiers(Michael Jay, Martika) Later Perfomed By mARTIKA (1990), Fusion (2000), Kirari (2000), RPM (2004), Eminem (2005)
1.Bridge of hope 2.Nothing can divide us 3.Don't you wanna be mine 4.Bite the hand that feeds 5.Fixing of a broken heart 6.Love can save tomorrow 7.Heaven in my hands 8.Empty houses 9.Live another day 10.Take me to forever 11.Whisper 12.Might need someone tonight 13.Another place, another time 14.Now or never land 15.Funky reputation 16.Tears like diamonds 17.Toy soldiers About Michael Jay
About Michael Jay... Multi-platinum selling record producer and songwriter Michael Jay is based in Los Angeles, where he owns Jambo Studios and continues to work with A-list artists as well as new and developing talent. Past clients include Celine Dion, Kylie Minogue, Jon Secada, Mandy Moore, Lara Fabian, Peter Allen, Jon Secada and Eminem and many others. He began his career as an A&R for legendary artist Curtis Mayfield's record label Curtom Records in Chicago, Illinois. He has written songs for Carl Anderson, Patrice Rushen, Eight Wonder, Tracie Spencer, Celine Dion, Denise Lopez, Trademark, Mandy Moore, Brothaz By Choice, George Lamond, Untamed, Expose, 5 Star, Martika, Denise Lopez, Peter Allen, Phoenix Stone, Sherman Helmsley, Ronnie Laws, Lulu, Coco Lee, Lisa Bevill, Louise, Kylie Minogue, RPM, Stevie B, Alisha, Hiroko, Cass Phang, ... History: Michael Jay began his composing career with scores for theatre in New York. As composer in residence for The Colonnades Theatre Lab, he pioneered the use of multitrack playback to allow not only cinematic arrangements but live remixing in order to follow the actors. Scores for "Moliere In Spite of Himself" (including a production starring Richard Kiley), and "The Ballroom in St. Patrick's Cathedral" included Michael's elaborate surround sound designs featuring up to 12 speaker locations. Other productions include national tours of a recent staging of "Tallulah" starring Kathleen Turner and "Cyrano" starring John Cullum, plus productions at The Actor's Studio, etc. After studying orchestration at Julliard's extension school, Michael Jay went on to compose music for PBS, CBS Sports, AT&T, Unisys, Prudential, LL Bean, E Channel, for the feature film "Key Exchange," and the short film "Peacemaker." Upon the urging of synthesizer legend Wendy Carlos, Michael learned audio engineering in order to further his self-produced electronic compositions. Michael has gone on to engineer and produce projects for Neil Young, Yes, Brian Eno, Howard Shore (scores for videodrome and after hours), John Boswell, Melissa Ferrick, Gino D'Auri and others. He also mixed the dance tracks "Last Night A Deejay Saved My Life" and "Juicy Fruit." Michael's popularity in engineering and editing for tv and film work increased when he came to Los Angeles. As a Pro Tools music editor, Michael worked on "Armageddon," "Stephen King's The Shining", Michael Jackson, "Ghosts", "Uptown Girls," "Return to Me", "Meet Joe Black", "Telling Lies in America", and numerous others. Other post engineering projects range from special venue audio for a Kodak theme park attraction to enhancement of surveillance audio for the FBI. This varied studio experience has led composers to call on Michael for consultations with their personal studios. He most recently consulted on the acoustics of the studio for composer Trevor Rabin, and spent two years as overall designer and project manager of the studio for composer Don Davis, in which he composed and mixed the scores for "The Matrix" trilogy. Michael's music mixing work for television won him a "Monitor" award from the Videotape Production Association, and his editing work on film music has won him an "Emmy" award. New York Magazine: "Michael Jay's swirling background music is indispensable." Boston Times: "Michael Jay has done a masterful job of integrating a powerful musical soundtrack, music so appropriate that one is deeply affected by it." Hollywood Reporter: "Michael Jay's music contributed mightily to conjuring up the 17th Century. All in all, splendid." The New York Times: "Extraordinary music accents the tension; a stroke of shining craftsmanship." SOME MORE CREDITS 1980 Fourth World, Vol. 1: Possible Musics Jon Hassell/Brian Eno Engineer 1982 Drums Along the Hudson The Bongos Engineer 1982 Videodrome Howard Shore Remix Consultant 1983 Tin Angel Tin Angel Synthesizer 1985 Goldmine Presents "Garage Sale!" (19 Wyld & Savage Ba Various Artists Bass 1987 Summer School Original Soundtrack Performer 1989 Greatest Hits [1989 BMG UK] 5 Star Producer 1989 Martika Martika Arranger, Programming, Vocals (bckgr), Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Drum Programming 1990 Making Every Moment Count Peter Allen Percussion, Arranger, Vocals (bckgr), Producer, Drum Programming 1990 Rhythm of Love Kylie Minogue Arranger, Producer, Drum Programming 1991 By Heart Brenda K. Starr Arranger, Producer, Drum Programming 1991 Chase the Clouds Keedy Arranger, Programming, Producer, Drum Programming 1994 Battle of the Garages, Vol. 1 Various Artists Bass 1994 Critters 2: The Main Course Original Soundtrack Engineer, Mixing 1994 Talk Yes Engineer 1996 Celtic Twilight, Vol. 3: Lullabies Various Artists Dulcimer, Producer 1996 In Harmony with the Homeless Various Artists Producer 1997 Flamenco: Passion & Soul Gino D'Auri Engineer 1997 Flashbacks The Fuzztones Bass, Vocals 1998 50+1 Kylie Minogue Producer 1998 Hit and Run Link Protrudi & The Jaymen Bass, Drums, Producer 1998 Trust John Boswell Synthesizer, Producer, Engineer, Sampling 1999 Hearts of Space: Universe 5 Various Artists Producer, Engineer 1999 Love John Boswell Producer, Engineer 1999 Rare Funk Liberation, Vol. 1 Various Artists Performer 2000 Reflections off the Ice: A Tribute to Figure Skating Various Artists Producer 2000 Return to Me Original Soundtrack Music Editor 2002 Back Up Train [UK] Al Green Liner Notes 2002 In a Word Yes Engineer 2002 Kylie/Enjoy Yourself/Rhythm of Love Kylie Minogue Arranger, Producer, Drum Programming 2002 Talk [Bonus Track] Yes Engineer 2003 Reflections of John Boswell John Boswell Synthesizer 2004 Funkin' 80's Various Artists Producer 2005 Children of Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the Seco Various Artists Bass 2005 Girls Night Out, Vol. 4 [BMG International] Various Artists Producer 2005 Let's Get to It/Rhythm of Love Kylie Minogue Arranger, Producer, Drum Programming 2005 Video Gold, Vol. 1 Olivia Newton-John Project Assistant 2005 Video Gold, Vol. 2 Olivia Newton-John Project Assistant 2005 Windham Hill Christmas: The Night Before Christmas Various Artists Engineer 2007 Drums Along the Hudson [Special Edition] The Bongos Engineer