Gary Michael Langan (born 19 April 1956) is an English engineer, record producer, mixer and musician.

Biography

His career started at age 18 when he worked as an assistant engineer at

Sarm East Studios Sarm Studios is an independent recording studio in London. Originally founded in east London in 1973, the studio's original location was renamed Sarm East Studios in 1982 when Jill Sinclair and Trevor Horn purchased Basing Street Studios from I ...

, learning the craft from Gary Lyons and Mike Stone, whom he assisted on the

Queen Queen or QUEEN may refer to: Monarchy * Queen regnant, a female monarch of a Kingdom ** List of queens regnant * Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king * Queen dowager, the widow of a king * Queen mother, a queen dowager who is the mother ...

albums '' A Night at the Opera'', '' A Day at the Races'', and ''

News of the World The ''News of the World'' was a weekly national Tabloid journalism#Red tops, red top Tabloid (newspaper format), tabloid newspaper published every Sunday in the United Kingdom from 1843 to 2011. It was at one time the world's highest-selling En ...

''. After engineering for John Sinclair (co-founder of ''Sarm'' (East), together with sister

Jill Sinclair Jill Sinclair (5 April 1952 – 22 March 2014) was an English businesswoman and former record company director, a founder of ZTT Records and one of the most influential women in pop music. She has been called "One of the most successful people in ...

, G. Lyons and M. Stone) on his band Levinsky/Sinclair's 1979 single "Only Feel This Way" and for

Trevor Horn Trevor Charles Horn (born 15 July 1949) is an English music producer, label and recording studio owner, musician and composer. He is best known for his production work in the 1980s, and for being one half of the new wave band The Buggles (wit ...

on '' 90125'' by Yes, Langan would produce '' Beauty Stab'' by

ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster ** Disney–ABC Television ...

and, later, ''

Through the Barricades ''Through the Barricades'' is the fifth studio album by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on 17 November 1986 by CBS Records in the United Kingdom and by Epic Records in the United States. The album reached number seven and remain ...

'' by

Spandau Ballet Spandau Ballet () were an English new wave band formed in Islington, London, in 1979. Inspired by the capital's post-punk underground dance scene, they emerged at the start of the 1980s as the house band for the Blitz Kids, playing "European D ...

. In 1983, Langan co-founded the

ZTT Records ZTT Records is a British record label founded in 1983 by record producer Trevor Horn, Horn's wife and businesswoman Jill Sinclair, and ''New Musical Express'' (NME) journalist Paul Morley. The label's name was also stylised as ZANG TUMB TUUM and ...

label with Trevor Horn,

Paul Morley Paul Robert Morley is an English music journalist. He wrote for the ''New Musical Express'' from 1977 to 1983 and has since written for a wide range of publications as well as writing his own books. He was a co-founder of the record label ZTT Re ...

and

. He was also a founding member of the

avant-garde The avant-garde (; In 'advance guard' or ' vanguard', literally 'fore-guard') is a person or work that is experimental, radical, or unorthodox with respect to art, culture, or society.John Picchione, The New Avant-garde in Italy: Theoretical ...

synthpop Synth-pop (short for synthesizer pop; also called techno-pop; ) is a subgenre of new wave music that first became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument. It was prefigured in the 1960s a ...

group

Art of Noise Art of Noise (also The Art of Noise) were an English avant-garde synth-pop group formed in early 1983 by engineer/producer Gary Langan and programmer J. J. Jeczalik, along with keyboardist/arranger Anne Dudley, producer Trevor Horn, and music ...

, but departed in 1986 after touring in support of the group's ''

In Visible Silence ''In Visible Silence'' is the second full-length release by avant-garde pop group Art of Noise in April 1986, and the first created by members Anne Dudley, J. J. Jeczalik and Gary Langan in the wake of their departure from the ZTT record label t ...

'' album. In 1986, Langan co-produced

Belouis Some Belouis Some (born Neville Keighley; 12 December 1959) is a British singer, songwriter and musician. He had UK and Worldwide hits in the 1980s with " Some People", "Imagination" and " Round, Round" from the John Hughes film ''Pretty in Pink''. ...

's album ''

'' in

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with

Dire Straits Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Pick Withers (drums and percuss ...

keyboardist/guitarist

Guy Fletcher Guy Edward Fletcher (born 24 May 1960) is an English multi-instrumentalist, best known for his position as one of the two keyboard players in the rock band Dire Straits from 1984 until the group's dissolution, and his subsequent work with Dire ...

. Langan co-produced

Public Image Ltd Public Image Ltd (abbreviated and stylized as PiL) are an English post-punk band (and incorporated limited company) formed by singer John Lydon (previously known as the singer of Sex Pistols), guitarist Keith Levene, bassist Jah Wobble, and d ...

's 1987 album '' Happy?''. 2005 saw Langan creating the

SACD Super Audio CD (SACD) is an optical disc format for audio storage introduced in 1999. It was developed jointly by Sony and Philips, Philips Electronics and intended to be the successor to the Compact Disc (CD) format. The SACD format allows mul ...

mix for the re-issue of ''

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds ''Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds'' is a studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, released on 9 June 1978 by CBS Records. It is an album musical adapted from the sci ...

''. In 2008, Langan produced the

album ''

Traffic Traffic comprises pedestrians, vehicles, ridden or herded animals, trains, and other conveyances that use public ways (roads) for travel and transportation. Traffic laws govern and regulate traffic, while rules of the road include traffic ...

''. In April 2009, Langan took charge of the front of house duties for ABC at the

Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London. One of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is held in trust for the nation and managed by a registered charity which receives no govern ...

. The concert was also not only a reunion for various members of the band, but also for the team involved in the making of ''

The Lexicon of Love ''The Lexicon of Love'' is the debut studio album by English pop band ABC. It was released on 21 June 1982 by Neutron Records in the United Kingdom, by Mercury Records in the United States and Japan, and by Vertigo Records in Canada and Euro ...

''.

Anne Dudley Anne Jennifer Dudley (née Beckingham; born 7 May 1956) is an English composer, keyboardist, conductor and pop musician. She was the first BBC Concert Orchestra's Composer in Association in 2001. She has worked in the classical and pop genr ...

arranged the songs for, and conducted the

BBC Concert Orchestra The BBC Concert Orchestra is a British concert orchestra based in London, one of the British Broadcasting Corporation's five radio orchestras. With around fifty players, it is the only one of the five BBC orchestras which is not a full-scale sym ...

, Trevor Horn supplied a speech and backing vocals.

Selected studio work excluding Art of Noise

Charted singles

*1975: "

Bohemian Rhapsody "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock band Queen, released as the lead single from their fourth album, '' A Night at the Opera'' (1975). Written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, the song is a six-minute suite, notable for its lack o ...

; assistant engineer; No. 1 *1976: " You're My Best Friend" Queen; assistant engineer; No. 7 *1977: "

Tie Your Mother Down "Tie Your Mother Down" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by lead guitarist Brian May. It is the opening track and the second single from their 1976 album '' A Day at the Races''. On its original release as a single in 1977 the ...

" Queen; assistant engineer; No. 31 *1977: '' Queen's First E.P'' Queen; assistant engineer; No. 17 *1977: "

We Are the Champions "We Are the Champions" is a song by the British rock band Queen, released from the band's sixth album ''News of the World'' (1977). Written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, it remains among rock's most recognisable anthems.

" Queen; assistant engineer; No. 2 *1978: "

Spread Your Wings "Spread Your Wings" is a power ballad by the rock band Queen, from their 1977 album ''News of the World''.Video Killed the Radio Star "Video Killed the Radio Star" is a song written by Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes and Bruce Woolley in 1979. It was recorded concurrently by Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club (with Thomas Dolby on keyboards) for their album '' English Garden'' an ...

The Buggles The Buggles were an English new wave band formed in London in 1977 by singer and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes. They are best known for their 1979 debut single " Video Killed the Radio Star", which topped the UK Singles Cha ...

; engineer; No. 1 *1980: "The Plastic Age" The Buggles; engineer; No. 16 *1980: " Clean Clean" The Buggles; engineer; No. 38 *1980: "

Elstree Elstree is a large village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England. It is about northwest of central London on the former A5 road, that follows the course of Watling Street. In 2011, its population was 5,110. It forms part of t ...

" The Buggles; engineer; No. 55 *1981: "Hand Held in Black and White"

Dollar Dollar is the name of more than 20 currencies. They include the Australian dollar, Brunei dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Jamaican dollar, Liberian dollar, Namibian dollar, New Taiwan dollar, New Zealand dollar, Singapore dollar, U ...

; engineer; No. 19 *1981: "Mirror Mirror (Mon Amour)" Dollar; engineer; No. 4 *1982: "

Poison Arrow "Poison Arrow" is a song by English new wave band ABC, released as the second single from their debut studio album, ''The Lexicon of Love'' (1982). The single was released in the United Kingdom on 15 February 1982 on 7" and 12", with the sam ...

; engineer; No. 6 *1982: "

Give Me Back My Heart "Give Me Back My Heart" is a song by British pop duo Dollar, released in March 1982 as the third single from their third album ''The Dollar Album''. The song was their second biggest hit out of the five top twenty hit singles off the album, after " ...

" Dollar; engineer; No. 4 *1982: "Save Us" Philip Jap; engineer; No. 53 *1982: " The Look of Love" ABC; engineer; No. 4 *1982: "

Videotheque "Videotheque" is a song by British pop duo Dollar. It appeared on the album ''The Dollar Album''. The song spent 10 weeks on the UK charts, peaking at #17. It also reached the same chart position in Ireland. A demo version by producer Trevor Ho ...

" Dollar; engineer; No. 17 *1982: "

All of My Heart "All of My Heart" is a song by English new wave and synth-pop band ABC, from their debut studio album, ''The Lexicon of Love'' (1982). It was released as a single in the UK on 27 August 1982 and peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The B- ...

" ABC; engineer; No. 5 *1982: "

Buffalo Gals "Buffalo Gals" is a traditional American song, written and published as "Lubly Fan" in 1844 by the blackface minstrel John Hodges, who performed as "Cool White". The song was widely popular throughout the United States, where minstrels often ...

" Malcolm McLaren and The World Famous Supreme Team; engineer; No. 9 *1983: "Soweto" Malcolm McLaren; engineer; No. 32 *1983: " Double Dutch" Malcolm McLaren; engineer; No. 3 *1983: " That Was Then but This Is Now" ABC; produced with ABC; No. 18 *1983: "

Owner of a Lonely Heart "Owner of a Lonely Heart" is a song by British progressive rock band Yes. It is the first track and single from their eleventh studio album, '' 90125'' (1983), and was released in October 1983. Written primarily by guitarist and singer Trevor ...

" Yes; engineer; No. 28 *1983: "Duck for the Oyster" Malcolm McLaren; engineer; No. 54 *1984: " S.O.S." ABC; produced with ABC; No. 18 *1984: "

Leave It Leave may refer to: * Permission (disambiguation) ** Permitted absence from work *** Leave of absence, a period of time that one is to be away from one's primary job while maintaining the status of employee *** Annual leave, allowance of time aw ...

" Yes; engineer; No. 56 *1984: "Absolute" Scritti Politti; mixed; No. 11 *1984: "

Flesh for Fantasy "Flesh for Fantasy" is a song by Billy Idol from his 1983 studio album ''Rebel Yell''. It became the album's third single. Background and writing The song was written by Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Steve Stevens (born Steven Bruce Schn ...

(Below the Belt Mix)"

Billy Idol William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is a British-American singer, songwriter, and musician. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer o ...

; remix; No. 54 *1984: "Hypnotize" Scritti Politti; mixed; No. 68 *1985: "Gun Law"

Kane Gang The Kane Gang were an English pop trio formed in Seaham in 1982. The group comprised Martin Brammer, Paul Woods and Dave Brewis. They scored several UK and US hits in the 1980s. Named alluding to the movie '' Citizen Kane'', the trio recorded ...

; remix engineer; No. 53 *1985: " Wide Boy"

Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. He released eight singles that entered the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart during the ...

; remix; No. 9 *1985: "The Broken Years"

Hipsway Hipsway are a Scottish pop/ new wave band. History and description The band was formed in Glasgow in 1984 by ex- Altered Images guitarist Johnny McElhone on bass, and featuring Grahame Skinner (vocals), Pim Jones (guitar) and Harry Traver ...

; producer; No. 72 *1985: "

White Wedding A white wedding is a traditional formal or semi-formal wedding originating in Great Britain. The term originates from the white colour of the wedding dress, which first became popular with Victorian era elites after Queen Victoria wore a whi ...

(Parts I & II) (Shotgun Mix)" Billy Idol; remix; No. 6 *1986: "Living in the Past" Drum Theatre; producer; No. 67 *1986: "

The Honeythief "The Honeythief" is a 1986 song performed by the Scottish band Hipsway. Chart performance It was included on their 1986 self-titled debut album and released as a single, which reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Char ...

" Hipsway; producer; No. 10 *1986: "Home Is Where the Heart Is" Drum Theatre; producer; No. 91 *1986: "Fight for Ourselves"

; produced with Spandau Ballet; No. 15 *1986: "

To Be a Lover "To Be a Lover" is a song written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones originally as "I Forgot to Be Your Lover", but best known as a cover by Billy Idol on his 1986 album ''Whiplash Smile''. As the album's lead single, it became Idol's second to ...

" Billy Idol; mixed; No. 22 *1986: "

" Spandau Ballet; produced with Spandau Ballet; No. 6 *1987: "Eldorado" Drum Theatre; producer; No. 44 *1987: "How Many Lies" Spandau Ballet; produced with Spandau Ballet; No. 34 *1987: " Don't Need a Gun" Billy Idol; mixed; No. 26 *1987: " Let It Be with You"

; producer and recording engineer; No. 53 *1987: " Sweet Sixteen" Billy Idol; mixed; No. 17 *1987: "Seattle"

; produced with P.I.L.; No. 47 *1987: "The Body" Public Image Ltd.; produced with P.I.L.; No. 100 *1987: "Alright Now"

Pepsi & Shirlie Pepsi & Shirlie are an English pop duo group formed in London in 1985, which released two albums, ''All Right Now'' in 1987 and ''Change'' in 1991. Their debut single "Heartache" reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. Career The act comprised ...

; producer; No. 50 *1988: "Talk Free" Empire; remix; No. 97 *1988: "Raw" Spandau Ballet; produced with Martin Kemp; No. 47 *1989: " Big Area"

Then Jerico Then Jerico are an English rock band. They scored four top 40 hits in the UK during the 1980s. Career The band's early line-up included singer Mark Shaw, bassist Jasper Stainthorpe, drummer Steve Wren, and guitarist Scott Taylor. The band pl ...

; producer; No. 13 *1989: "

Only the Lonely "Only the Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)" is a 1960 song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Orbison's recording of the song, produced by Fred Foster for Monument Records, was the first major hit for the singer. It was described by ''The Ne ...

" T'Pau; remix and additional production; No. 28 *1989: "Be Free with Your Love" Spandau Ballet; produced with Martin Kemp; No. 42 *1989: "

Smoke on the Water "Smoke on the Water" is a song by English rock band Deep Purple, first released from the band's sixth studio album ''Machine Head'' (1972), which chronicles the 1971 fire at Montreux Casino. In a 2004 publication by ''Rolling Stone'' magaz ...

Rock Aid Armenia Rock Aid Armenia, also known in earlier stages as Live Aid Armenia, was a humanitarian effort by the British music industry to raise money to help those affected by the 1988 Armenian earthquake. Initiated by the international charity campaigner ...

; producer with

Geoffrey Downes Geoffrey Downes (born 25 August 1952) is an English keyboardist who gained fame as a member of the new wave group The Buggles with Trevor Horn, the progressive rock band Yes, and the supergroup Asia. Born in Stockport, Downes moved to Lond ...

; No. 39 *1990: "

You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" is a 1978 song by American disco/ R&B singer Sylvester. It was written by James Wirrick and Sylvester, and released as the second single from Sylvester's fourth album, '' Step II'' (1978). The song was already ...

(Remix)"

Jimmy Somerville James William Somerville (born 22 June 1961) is a Scottish pop singer and songwriter. He sang in the 1980s with the pop groups Bronski Beat and The Communards, and has also had a solo career. He is known in particular for his powerful and sou ...

; remix; No. 5 *1990: "Heaven Give Me Words"

Propaganda Propaganda is communication that is primarily used to influence or persuade an audience to further an agenda, which may not be objective and may be selectively presenting facts to encourage a particular synthesis or perception, or using loaded ...

; mixed; No. 36 *1990: "Only One World" Propaganda; mixed; No. 71 *1990: "Stranger to the Rain"

Frances Ruffelle Frances Ruffelle (born 29 August 1965) is an English musical theatre actress and singer. She won a Tony Award in 1987, and represented the United Kingdom in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest with the song " Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)", ...

; produced with Anne Dudley; No. 91 *1992: "Fair Blows the Wind for France" Pele; produced and mixed; No. 62 *1996: "12 Reasons Why I Love Her"

My Life Story My Life Story are an English pop group formed in London, England, in 1993. The group's success peaked in the mid to late 1990s as part of the Britpop era. Fronted by singer/songwriter Jake Shillingford, the group inherited their name from an ear ...

; mixed and additional production; No. 32 *1996: "Sparkle" My Life Story; producer; No. 34 *1997: "The King of Kissingdom" My Life Story; producer; No. 35 *1997: "Monday Morning 5:19 (Widescreen)"

Rialto The Rialto is a central area of Venice, Italy, in the ''sestiere'' of San Polo. It is, and has been for many centuries, the financial and commercial heart of the city. Rialto is known for its prominent markets as well as for the monumental Ria ...

; engineer; No. 37 *1998: "What I Miss the Most"

The Aloof The Aloof were a British electronic music group. They formed in London, England, in 1990. The group consisted of Ricky Barrow, Gary Burns, Jagz Kooner, Richard Thair, and Dean Thatcher. They were active during the 1990s, and released four studio ...

; engineered and mixed; No. 70 *1999: " To Earth with Love" Gay Dad; recorded and mixed; No. 10 *1999: "Joy" Gay Dad; recorded and mixed; No. 22 *1999: "Oh Jim" Gay Dad; recorded and mixed; No. 47 *2001: "Someone Like You"

Dina Carroll Geraldine Carroll (born 21 August 1968) is an English singer. She had a string of hits during the 1990s, including the UK top ten singles, " It's Too Late" (1991), " Don't Be a Stranger" (1993), "The Perfect Year", (1993), and "Escaping" (1996 ...

; mix engineer; No. 38 *2001: " That Day"

Natalie Imbruglia Natalie Jane Imbruglia ( , ; born 4 February 1975) is an Australian singer and actress. In the early 1990s, she played Beth Brennan in the Australian soap opera '' Neighbours''. Three years after leaving the programme, she began a singing car ...

; recorded drums; No. 11 *2001: " What's Going On (London Version)" Artists Against AIDS Worldwide; engineer; No. 6 *2009: "Palladio" Escala; recording engineer; No. 39

Charted albums

*1975: '' A Night at the Opera''

; assistant engineer; No. 1 *1976: ''On Tour''

David Essex David Essex (born David Albert Cook; 23 July 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. Since the 1970s, he has attained 19 Top 40 singles in the UK (including two number ones) and 16 Top 40 albums. Internationally, Essex had the most ...

; assistant engineer; No. 51 *1976: '' A Day at the Races''; assistant engineer; No. 1 *1977: ''

'' Queen; assistant engineer; No. 4 *1980: ''

The Age of Plastic ''The Age of Plastic'' is the debut album by the English new wave duo the Buggles, released on 10 January 1980 on Island Records. It is a concept album about the possible repercussions of modern technology. The title was conceived from the gr ...

''; engineer; No. 27 *1980: ''

Drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been ...

'' Yes; engineer; No. 2 *1982: ''

Diamond Diamond is a Allotropes of carbon, solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Another solid form of carbon known as graphite is the Chemical stability, chemically stable form of car ...

; engineer; No. 17 *1982: ''

; engineer; No. 1 *1983: ''

Duck Rock ''Duck Rock'' is an album released by British impresario Malcolm McLaren. It was originally issued in 1983 by Charisma Records, Virgin Records, and Chrysalis Records, and later re-released on CD in 1987. The album mixes up styles from South Afric ...

'' Malcolm McLaren; engineer, performer; No. 18 *1983: '' Beauty Stab'' ABC; produced with ABC; No. 17 *1983: '' 90125'' Yes; engineer; No. 16 *1984: ''San Damiano (Heart & Soul)''

Sal Solo Sal Solo (born Christopher Scott Stevens; b. 5 September 1961 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England) is an English singer. Career Solo began his career with a band called The News, which released one 7" single on GTO Records. Then he formed the ...

; mixed; No. 15 *1984: '' One Eyed Jacks''

Spear of Destiny A spear is a pole weapon consisting of a shaft, usually of wood, with a pointed head. The head may be simply the sharpened end of the shaft itself, as is the case with fire hardened spears, or it may be made of a more durable material fastene ...

; mixed; No. 22 *1984: ''Would Ya Like More Scratchin Malcolm McLaren and

World's Famous Supreme Team The World's Famous Supreme Team was an American hip hop radio show duo and recording group active from 1979. The original members were Sedivine the Mastermind (Larry Price) and Just Allah the Superstar (Ronald Larkins Jr.). Career The group's ...

; engineer; No. 44 *1986: ''

Whiplash Smile ''Whiplash Smile'' is the third studio album by English rock singer Billy Idol, released on 20 October 1986 by Chrysalis Records. After his successful album ''Rebel Yell'' (1983), Idol continued his collaboration with producer Keith Forsey and ...

'';

; mixed; No. 8 *1986: ''

Through The Barricades ''Through the Barricades'' is the fifth studio album by English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on 17 November 1986 by CBS Records in the United Kingdom and by Epic Records in the United States. The album reached number seven and remain ...

''; Spandau Ballet; produced with Spandau Ballet; engineer; No. 7 *1987: '' Happy?'';

. producer; No. 40 *1989: ''

Dress For Excess ''Dress for Excess'' is the second album by British band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, released in December 1988 in Brazil and in April 1989 in the UK and US. Release The album was released in Brazil before anywhere else, to make way for the band's Brazi ...

'';

Sigue Sigue Sputnik Sigue Sigue Sputnik were a British new wave band formed in 1982 by former Generation X bassist Tony James. The band have had three UK top-40 hit singles, including " Love Missile F1-11" and " 21st Century Boy". The band's music, image and in ...

; mixed; No. 53 *1990: '' 1234'';

; mixed; No. 46 *1996: ''

Eclectic Eclectic may refer to: Music * ''Eclectic'' (Eric Johnson and Mike Stern album), 2014 * ''Eclectic'' (Big Country album), 1996 * Eclectic Method, name of an audio-visual remix act * Eclecticism in music, the conscious use of styles alien to th ...

'';

Big Country Big Country are a Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1981. The height of the band's popularity was in the early to mid 1980s, although it has retained a cult following for many years since. The band's music incorporated Scott ...

; produced with Big Country; recorded; No. 41 *1997: ''The Golden Mile'';

; producer; No. 36 *1999: '' Leisure Noise''; Gay Dad; recorded and mixed; No. 14 *2001: '' Pleased To Meet You'';

James James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (disambiguati ...

; engineer; No. 11 *2004: '' The Moment'';

Lisa Stansfield Lisa Jane Stansfield (born 11 April 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Her career began in 1980 when she won the singing competition ''Search for a Star''. After appearances in various television shows and releasing her first ...

; live vocal sessions and band engineer; No. 57 *2005: ''

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds ''Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds'' is a studio double album by American-born British musician, composer, and record producer Jeff Wayne, released on 9 June 1978 by CBS Records. It is an album musical adapted from the sci ...

'';

Jeff Wayne Jeffry Wayne (born 1 July 1943) is an American-British composer, musician and lyricist. In 1978, he released ''Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds'', his musical adaptation of H. G. Wells' science-fiction novel ''The War of ...

; sound restoration; 5.1 surround and new mixes; No. 8 *2006: ''

Classics Classics or classical studies is the study of classical antiquity. In the Western world, classics traditionally refers to the study of Classical Greek and Roman literature and their related original languages, Ancient Greek and Latin. Classics ...

''; Sarah Brightman; engineer; No. 8 *2009: '' Escala''; Escala; engineer; No. 2 *2011: '' Soul 2'';

Seal Seal may refer to any of the following: Common uses * Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals, particularly: ** Earless seal, or "true seal" ** Fur seal * Seal (emblem), a device to impr ...

; engineer; No. 17

References

External links

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Gary Langan video interview
{{DEFAULTSORT:Langan, Gary 1956 births Living people Art of Noise members English audio engineers English session musicians English keyboardists English record producers English new wave musicians