Nick Brophy

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Nick Brophy
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Background information
Born St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Producer
  • Engineer
  • Mixer
  • Songwriter
Instrument(s)Multi-instrumentalist
Years active1990-present
Website www.nickbrophy.com

Nick Brophy is an American mixer, sound engineer, record producer and songwriter. The artists he has collaborated with and written for include Jason Aldean, the Rolling Stones, Avril Lavigne, Hootie & the Blowfish, Kenny Chesney, Carly Simon, Taylor Swift, Garbage and Everclear. His engineering credits include Everclear's platinum Sparkle and Fade , Avril Lavigne's 6× platinum Let Go and the Rolling Stones 4× platinum 40 Licks . His mixing credits include three consecutive #1 singles by Kip Moore; 2× platinum Somethin' 'Bout a Truck , certified gold Beer Money and platinum Hey Pretty Girl , as well as Jimmy Fallon's Blow Your Pants Off , for which he won a Grammy. [1] His songwriting credits include recordings by Hootie & the Blowfish, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flatts.

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History

Brophy was born in St. Louis, Missouri but grew up all over the world. He spent time overseas in Japan, Greece, Egypt as well as many states in the U.S., eventually settling in Southern California. He began playing guitar at age 13 and was in several SoCal bands before joining Aircraft, a local band out of San Diego consisting of Ronnie Jones, Larry Madison, Rob Lamothe and Alan DeSilva. Aircraft relocated to Los Angeles where it performed shows at Hollywood's Whisky a Go Go, Troubadour, Gazzarri's, the Roxy and other venues. After disbanding in 1987, drummer Alan DeSilva contacted Lamothe and Brophy to form a new band.

Career

Riverdogs

In 1988, together with DeSilva and Lamothe, Brophy formed the Riverdogs. Then Whitesnake guitarist, Vivian Campbell was helping produce the group's demos and later left to join the Riverdogs. [2] In February 1989, Riverdogs signed to Tony Martell's imprint label Epic Associated Records and began pre-production on its debut album “Riverdogs” which was released in June 1990. [3] The album was critically lauded and received Holland's Edison Award for best hard rock album of 1991.[ citation needed ] Campbell left the band in November 1990 and later joined Def Leppard. After 2 follow-up albums, 1992's “Absolutely Live” and 1993's “Bone”, the Riverdogs disbanded. During the making of “Bone”, Brophy assumed the role of engineer and in 1994 began engineering at the newly built Rondor Music Publishing studios in West Los Angeles.

Rondor Music

In 1994, after 3 months of working as an assistant engineer, Brophy was promoted to head engineer by Herb Alpert. During his 5 years at Rondor, Brophy engineered alongside veteran producers Lou Adler (the Mamas & the Papas, Carole King), Richard Perry (Harry Nilsson, Barbra Streisand, Art Garfunkel), Bones Howe (Elvis Presley, Tom Waits, the Fifth Dimension) and contemporary producers Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Adele, One Republic), Jay Joyce (Wallflowers, Patty Griffin, Eric Church) as well as writers and artists Michael Masser, Gerry Goffin, Olivia Newton-John, Everclear, and Garbage. While at Rondor, Brophy was signed to EMI Music Publishing and had international success with records by Trine Rein, Momoko, Jill Johnson, and Coco Lee as well as film and TV placements including ABC's "Wasteland" (theme song),[ citation needed ]> Eddie Murphy's “Pluto Nash”(movie trailer) and a song on the motion picture soundtrack for "The Wedding Planner".

World's End

In 2001, Brophy signed to World's End Producer Management. In Sept of 2001 he worked with the production team The Matrix on Avril Lavigne's “Let Go” album which eventually sold over 6 million copies. [4] The following year Brophy engineered 3 albums with producer Don Was, which included Hootie & the Blowfish “Hootie & the Blowfish”, the Rolling Stones “40 Licks” and Carly Simon “Christmas Is Almost Here”. [5] During his time at Worlds End, Nick worked on albums with producers Dave Sardy, Paul Lani and Was as well as producing an album for Warner Australia artist “Mishelle Bradford-Jones".

Nashville

In 2003, at the suggestion of friend and country artist Phil Vassar, Brophy re-located to Nashville, Tennessee. He arrived and began co-producing Phil Vassar's “Shaken Not Stirred”. In Nashville Nick has written, produced, engineered and mixed albums and singles with; Vassar, Taylor Swift, [6] Jennifer Hanson, Hootie & the Blowfish, [7] the JaneDear Girls, Kip Moore, Big & Rich, Jimmy Fallon and many others. Nick's work as a mixer has earned him several number 1's as well as Fallon's “Blow Your Pants Off” winning a Grammy for best comedy album.

Cornman Music

From 2015 to 2017 Brophy was a songwriter for Cornman Music, Brett James' publishing co-venture with Warner/Chappell Music. During this time he had recordings by Jason Aldean, [8] Kenny Chesney, [9] Rascall Flatts, Brooke Eden and The McClymonts.

LÒNIS

In 2018, Brophy teamed up with Jennifer Hanson to form the writing and production duo LÒNIS. [10] Since then LÒNIS has cuts and production credits with multiple artists, and placements in film and television. Their songs have been heard on ABC, NBC, FOX, CMT, MTV, VH1, PBS, HGTV, The CW, Freeform, Netflix, Discovery Channel, Cox Communications, Hulu, Paramount+, TV Land, Showtime and in films and movie trailers for Sony, Columbia, Disney and Warner Bros Pictures. Notable placements have been Grey's Anatomy, The Bold Type, Younger, Selling Sunset, Station 19, Songland, Emily In Paris, Ghosted, A Million Little Things, My Kitchen Rules, Deadliest Catch, America's Got Talent, America's Funniest Home Videos, Astrid & Raphaëlle and Restored By The Fords, as well as in national and international advertising campaigns and promo spots for Xbox, Target, [11] Ford, [12] Coors Light and AdventHealth. [13] LÒNIS has the title track in the Disney film Magic Camp [14] and also a featured song in the Kristen Bell comedy Queenpins.

Discography

YearArtistAlbumSong TitleCredit
2022Josh MirendaTil The Neon's Gone (Single)Til The Neon's GoneMixing
2021John MorganColdest Beer In Town (Single)Coldest Beer In TownMixing
Jon WoodDrive (Single)DriveMixing
Tyler FarrCover Girl (Single)Cover GirlMixing
Alexander LudwigSummer Crazy (Single)Summer CrazyMixing
Alexander LudwigAlexander Ludwig (EP)-Mixing
The Texas TenorsOutside The Lines-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
LÒNIS x Jon MeroC'mon Right Now (Single)C'mon Right NowProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Johnny MurphyAin't Gonna Be Lonely (Single)Ain't Gonna Be LonelyMixing
Chapel HartI Will Follow (Single)I Will FollowProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jeffrey EastAlways Be Mine (Single)Always Be MineProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
LÒNIS x Jon MeroTime Is Now (Single)Time Is NowProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
LÒNISHere's To The Future (feat.JayXander) SingleHere's To The Future (feat.JayXander)Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
2020Jon WoodWhat Her Leavin' Left (Single)What Her Leavin' LeftMixing
Hudson MooreNothin' Like This (Single)Nothin' Like ThisMixing
LÒNISWonderful Place To Be (Single)Wonderful Place To BeProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Michael Logen & Jennifer HansonTides Will Turn (Single)Tides Will TurnProducer, Engineer, Mixing
Chris MannNoise (EP)-Mixing
The BuckleysDaydreamTil You Can't Go BackComposer [15]
LÒNIS & Jeffrey JamesReady For Somethin’ New (Single)Ready For Somethin’ NewProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
LÒNISSome Magic (Single)Some MagicProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Shelly FairchildNothin Better (Single)Nothin BetterProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Michael Logen & Jennifer HansonHere's To Hoping (EP)-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
LÒNISThis Summer (feat. Jeffrey James) SingleThis Summer (feat. Jeffrey James)Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
LÒNISOrdinary (feat. Rayelle) SingleOrdinary (feat. Rayelle)Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Michael Logen & Jennifer HansonHere's To Hoping (Single)Here's To HopingProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Justin ForrestLighthouse (Single)LighthouseProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Carter WinterHigher On You (Single)Higher On YouMixing
LÒNIS & Jeffrey EastBelieve (Single)BelieveProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Daniel Saint BlackDaniel Saint Black (EP)When Things Break ApartProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Daniel Saint BlackDaniel Saint Black (EP)ReasonProducer, Engineer, Mixing
Daphne WillisFeels Like Home (Single)Feels Like HomeProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Big & RichStay Home (Single)Stay HomeProducer, Engineer, Mixing
Daniel Saint BlackWhen Things Break Apart (Single)When Things Break ApartProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jeffrey EastBrightest Stars (Single)Brightest StarsProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jeffrey EastBrightest Stars (Coffeehouse) SingleBrightest Stars (Coffeehouse)Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Alexander LudwigLet Me Be Your Whiskey (Single)Let Me Be Your WhiskeyMixing
2019Mark MackayAlways Rains In Portland (Single)Always Rains In PortlandMixing
HumbearTake Your Time (EP)Favorite PlaceProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Daniel Saint BlackReason (Single)ReasonProducer, Engineer, Mixing
RiverdogsPre-Production 1989-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jeffrey EastLife After Love Volume One (EP)-Mixing
HumbearFavorite Place (Single)Favorite PlaceProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
LÒNISAssassin (Single)AssassinProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Daphne Willis & LÒNISWork For It (Single)Work For ItProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Hudson MooreComing Home (Single)Coming HomeMixing
Sam TinneszWe’re Gonna Make It (Single)We’re Gonna Make ItProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jason Aldean9Some Things You Don't ForgetComposer [15]
Chris MannIf You Ever Leave (Single)If You Ever LeaveMixing
Rayelle & LÒNISTFW (That Feel When) SingleTFW (That Feel When)Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Mark MackayGet Me Through the Night (Single)Get Me Through the NightMixing
Hudson MooreUniverse (Single)UniverseMixing
LÒNISReady For This (Single)Ready For ThisProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Chris MannNoise (Single)NoiseMixing
Chris MannGentleman (Single)GentlemanMixing
Jeffrey EastRetro (Single)RetroMixing
2018LÒNIS (feat. Daphne Willis)Better Than Christmas (Single)Better Than ChristmasProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Harper GraeBuck Moon Medleys (EP)-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Harper GraeMonster (Single)MonsterProducer, Engineer, Mixing
Jeffrey EastRoller Rink (Single)Roller RinkProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Harper GraeBloodline (Single)BloodlineProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jeffrey EastTime Is Cold (Single)Time Is ColdMixing
Jason AldeanRearview TownI'll Wait For YouComposer [15]
Josh MirendaJosh Mirenda (EP)-Mixing
2017Temecula RoadEverything Without You (Single)Everything Without YouComposer
Jennifer HansonUnder The Tree (EP)-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Natalie MerchantThe Natalie Merchant Collection-Engineer
Oskar CartayaBajo Mundo-Mixing
Jeffrey EastStill Crazy (Single)Still CrazyProducer, Engineer, Mixing
RiverdogsCalifornia-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jeffrey EastRoller Rink (Single)Roller RinkProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Big & RichDid It for the Party-Engineer, Mixing
Rascal FlattsBack To UsRoller RinkComposer [15]
Brooke EdenAct Like You Don't (Single)Act Like You Don'tProducer, Engineer, Mixing
Big & RichCalifornia (Single)CaliforniaEngineer, Mixing
The McClymontsEndlessEndlessComposer
2016Michael LogenPaper Thin-Composer
Brooke EdenDiamonds (Single)DiamondsProducer, Engineer, Mixing
Kenny ChesneyCosmic HallelujahTrip Around the SunComposer [15]
Jason AldeanThey Don't KnowThe Way A Night Should FeelComposer
Brooke EdenWelcome To the Weekend (EP)-Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Brandon RayAmerican Way (Single)American WayProducer, Engineer, Mixing
2015Brooke EdenDaddy's Money (Single)Daddy's MoneyProducer, Engineer, Mixing
Andy GibsonBest of Andy GibsonThe OneComposer
Kip MooreWild Ones-Engineer, Mixing [15]
2014Brandon ChaseOne (Single)OneMixing
Dean AlexanderLive A Little (Single)Live A LittleMixing
Various ArtistsThe Best of MeMotion Picture SoundtrackEngineer, Mixing
Big & RichGravity-Engineer, Mixing< [15]
Cowboy TroyKing of Clubs-Engineer
Various ArtistsNashville Outlaws: A Tribute To Mötley Crüe-Mixing
Bill EngvallUltimate Laughs-Mixing
2013Danielle BradberyDanielle Bradbery (Album)Heart of DixieMixing
Danielle BradberyDanielle Bradbery (Single)Heart of DixieMixing
Cowboy MouthThis Train-Mixing [15]
2012Jimmy FallonBlow Your Pants Off-Mixing
Big & RichHillbilly Jedi-Engineer
Cledus T. JuddParodyziac!!-Mixing
The FarmThe Farm-Mixing
Kip MooreUp All Night-Mixing [15]
Bullet SaintsHellbound (Single)HellboundMixing
Bradley GaskinDiamonds Make Babies (Single)Diamonds Make BabiesEngineer, Mixing
2011RiverdogsWorld Gone Mad-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Bradley GaskinMr. Bartender (Single)Mr. BartenderEngineer, Mixing
Footloose (2011)Motion Picture SoundtrackFake IDMixing
John RichFor the Kids-Engineer, Mixing
Victoria ShawFa La LaSanta's Toy RideComposer
Various ArtistsMy Country, Vol 2: Smash Hits-Vocal Producer, Mixing
John RichRich Rocks-Producer, Engineer, Mixing
the JaneDear Girlsthe JaneDear Girls-Vocal Producer, Engineer, Musician [15]
2010Ashlyne HuffAshlyne Huff-Producer, Engineer, Composer, Musician
Natalie MerchantLeave Your Sleep [15] -Engineer
Bleu EdmondsonThe Future Ain't What It Used To Be-Engineer, Guitar
2009Billie MyersTea & SympathyNo Regrets AllowedComposer
2008Jessica SierraDeepest Secret (EP)Deepest SecretProducer, Engineer, Composer, Musician
Rusty TruckLuck's Changing Lanes-Engineer, Mixing
Juliana ColeLittle More of MeDeepest SecretComposer
Mark BryanEnd of the Front-Producer, Mixing, Mastering
Cowboy MouthFearless-Mixing [15]
Jennifer Hanson73 (Single)73Producer, Engineer, Mixing
Jennifer HansonThankfulJoyrideProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankfulLove Will Find A Way AroundProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankfulBittersweetProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankfulWon't Give UpProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankfulThankfulProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankful73Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankfulCan't Get Back the LoveProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankfulIncredible WorldProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer, Musician
Jennifer HansonThankfulKick the JukeboxProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jennifer HansonThankfulBelieved To Be SeenProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer, Musician
2007Jessica SierraUnbroken (Single)UnbrokenProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Live Oak Decline Gravity-Mixing
Alana GraceBreak the SilenceThe Other SideProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer
Jennifer HansonJoyride (Single)JoyrideProducer, Engineer, Mixing, Composer [15]
Phil VassarSuper Hits-Producer
2006Radio MundialMomento Eterno-Engineer, Mixing
Hootie & the BlowfishLive In Charleston (DVD)-Composer
Hootie & the BlowfishLive In Charleston-Composer [15]
Django WalkerSix Trips Around the World-Mixing
Cowboy MouthVoodoo Shoppe-Mixing
2005Hector On StiltsSame Height Relation-Mixing
Hootie & the BlowfishLooking for LuckyHey Sister PrettyComposer
Hootie & the BlowfishLooking for LuckyGet Out of My MindComposer
The Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsMotion Picture SoundtrackBlack Roses RedEngineer, Producer [15]
2004Various ArtistsThe King of All Of Me-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Musician
The Mooney SuzukiAlive & Amplified-Engineer
Oskar CartayaMy Music, My Friends, My Time-Engineer, Mixing
Phil VassarShaken Not Stirred-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Musician [15]
Hundred ReasonsThe Great Test-Editing
Hundred ReasonsShatterproof Is Not A Challenge-Editing
2003The Revolution SmileAbove the Noise-Engineer, Editing
Rusty TruckBroken Promises-Mixing
Mishelle Bradford-JonesFirefly-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Musician
Various ArtistsHandpicked, Vol 2-Producer, Mixing, Guitar, Loops
Hootie & the BlowfishHootie & the Blowfish-Pro Tools [15]
Five Way FridayWrecked-Mixing, Mastering
Patrick DavisChances Are-Engineer, Mixing
Jamai LomanJamaiI Love the SunComposer
2002Avril LavigneLet Go-Engineer, Programming
Brooklyn RunBrooklyn Run-Programming, Digital Editing
Magna-FiBurn Out the Stars-Pro Tools
Rolling StonesForty Licks-Engineer, Pro Tools
Carly SimonChristmas Is Almost Here Again-Digital Editing
Carly SimonChristmas Is Almost Here-Digital Editing [15]
Off By OneOff By One-Programming
2001The Wedding PlannerMotion Picture SoundtrackLife Is What You Make ItProducer, Composer
MomokoThe Create Collection-Composer
Rob LamotheSteering With My Knee-Composer [15]
BossonOne In A Million-Guitar
2000Jill JohnsonDaughter of EveLive for TodayComposer
Yve AdamFiction-Assistant Engineer
Mishelle Bradford-JonesStay (Single)StayProducer, Engineer
Tim JamesI'll Be Your SecretYou (TV Series Wasteland)Composer
Coco LeeYou & MeBraveComposer [15]
1999Human NatureCounting Down-Engineer
GarbageYou Look So FineGet Bizzy with the Fizzy (Single B-Side)Assistant Engineer
GarbageVersion 2.0-Assistant Engineer
Trine ReinTo Find the TruthStars and AngelsArranger, Composer [15]
1998Human NatureCruel (Single)CruelEngineer
Various ArtistsA Tribute To TraditionEngineer
Miss JonesThe Other Woman (Bonus Track)-Engineer
Miss JonesThe Other Woman-Engineer [15]
ElliotU.S. Songs-Engineer
1997S.H.E.3's A Charm-Engineer
Vanessa WilliamsNext-Assistant Engineer
EverclearSo Much for the Afterglow (Bonus Videos DVD)-Assistant Engineer
EverclearSo Much for the Afterglow (Japan Bonus Tracks)-Assistant Engineer
EverclearSo Much For the Afterglow-Assistant Engineer [15]
SteelMotion Picture Soundtrack-Engineer, Mixer
1996Sherree Ford-PayneSherree Ford-Payne-Engineer
Gerry GoffinBack Room Blood-Engineer, Mixing [15]
The BorrowersThe Borrowers-Engineer
Shaquille O'NealYou Can't Stop the Rein-Engineer
1995Various ArtistsSharks Patrol These WatersProducer
EverclearHeroin Girl (Single)Heroin GirlEngineer
EverclearSparkle & Fade (UK)-Engineer
EverclearSparkle & Fade-Engineer [15]
1994Love Spit LoveAm I Wrong (Single)Am I WrongEngineer
JadeMind, Body & Song-Engineer [15]
1993RiverdogsBone-Engineer, Guitar, Vocals, Composer
EtherTV, Church and Bars-Guitar [15]
1992Rich LangBig Dream-Vocals (background)
RiverdogsAbsolutely Live-Guitar, Vocals (background), Composer [15]
1990RiverdogsRiverdogs-Guitar, Vocals (background), Composer [15]

Certified RIAA

YearDateArtistAlbum/SongCertified Units
1995Mar 16JadeMind, Body & Song0.5 Million [16]
1996May 2EverclearSparkle & Fade1 Million [17]
1998Dec 24EverclearSo Much for the Afterglow2 Million [18]
1999Feb 24GarbageVersion 2.01 Million [19]
2003Jan 24Rolling StonesForty Licks4 Million [20]
Apr 30Avril LavigneLet Go6 Million [21]
2006Mar 31Avril LavigneSk8er Boi (Single)0.5 Million [22]
I'm With You (Single)0.5 Million [23]
2013Jun 17Kip MooreBeer Money (Single)0.5 Million [24]
2014Dec 9Kip MooreHey Pretty Girl (Single)1 Million [25]
Somethin' Bout A Truck (Single)2 Million [26]
2017Feb 22Big & RichLook At You (Single)0.5 Million [27]
Aug 4Kip MooreUp All Night1 Million [28]
Oct 2Danielle BradberyHeart of Dixie (Single)0.5 Million [29]
YearArtistAlbum/SongCategoryAward
1996 Shaquille O'Neal Stomp (Track)Best R&B Performance By Duo or Group With VocalNominated [30]
1998 Everclear El Distorto De MelodicaBest Rock Instrumental PerformanceNominated [31]
Garbage Version 2.0Best Rock AlbumNominated [32]
Album of the YearNominated
1999GarbageSpecialBest Rock Performance By Duo or Group With VocalNominated
2002 Avril Lavigne Let GoBest Pop Vocal AlbumNominated [33]
ComplicatedSong of the YearNominated
ComplicatedBest Female Pop Vocal PerformanceNominated
Sk8er BoiBest Female Rock Vocal PerformanceNominated
2012 Jimmy Fallon Blow Your Pants OffBest Comedy AlbumWon [34]
2017Oskar CartayaBajo MundoBest Latin Jazz AlbumNominated
2018 Kenny Chesney Cosmic HallelujahBest Country AlbumNominated [35]

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