John Congleton
John Anthony Congleton is an American record producer, engineer, mixer, writer and musician. In addition to his production work, Congleton has fronted the alternative rock band the Paper Chase, and writes music for a newer project titled the Nighty Nite. He has also written music for various other projects, including MTV's Jackass, the Discovery Channel, Friday Night Lights, Evil Lives Here, and several Halloween sound effects/music CDs.
John Congleton
- Birth Name
- John Anthony Congleton
- Occupation
- * Record producer
- Born
- 1977 · Lubbock.
- Nationality
- United States
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John Anthony Congleton is an American record producer, engineer, mixer, writer and musician. In addition to his production work, Congleton has fronted the alternative rock band the Paper Chase, and writes music for a newer project titled the Nighty Nite. He has also written music for various other projects, including MTV's Jackass, the Discovery Channel, Friday Night Lights, Evil Lives Here, and several Halloween sound effects/music CDs.
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In January 2016, it was announced that Congleton and the Nighty Nite would be releasing a full-length studio album on April 1 of that year.
• Background — non_performing_personnel • Birth Name — John Anthony Congleton • Occupation — * Record producer • engineer • mixer • writer • programmer • Instrument — * Vocals • guitar • Years Active — 1998–present John Anthony Congleton is an American record producer, engineer, mixer, writer and musician. In addition to his production work, Congleton has fronted the alternative rock band the Paper Chase, and writes music for a newer project titled the Nighty Nite. He has also written music for various other projects, including MTV's Jackass, the Discovery Channel, Friday Night Lights, Evil Lives Here, and several Halloween sound effects/music CDs. In January 2016, it was announced that Congleton and the Nighty Nite would be releasing a full-length studio album on April 1 of that year.
Band member
Band member
Musically, Congleton is best known for being a founding member of the band the Paper Chase, an alternative rock band formed in Dallas, Texas in 1998. The band was signed to Kill Rock Stars and Southern Records. Their albums God Bless Your Black Heart and Now You Are One of Us have been released on vinyl by the Austrian label Trost Records. Congleton produced all the band's material to date. He also wrote nearly all of the material, with a few exceptions. Since the dissolution of the Paper Chase he has formed the Nighty Nite with former Paper Chase bandmate, Jason Garner.
Selected production work
Selected production work
Congleton has worked with the following musicians and groups.
Selected engineering work
Selected engineering work
Congleton has worked with the following musicians and groups. • Dallas Symphony Orchestra "Dayful of Song" • Kirk Franklin & The Family - "Kingdom Come" (O.S.T.) • "Prince of Egypt" (O.S.T.) • Bono (w/ Kirk Franklin) "Lean On Me" • Nu Nation Project • Jackie McCullough "This is for You, Lord" • The Roots w/ Erykah Badu "You Got Me" (Single) • MC Breed Let's "Go To the Club" • Modest Mouse Float on/Bukowski • Erykah Badu
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