John Merchant earned a degree in Music Engineering from the University of Miami in 1989. While still in school, he began working as an intern at Middle Ear Studios on South Beach, owned by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, where he advanced from assistant to Chief Engineer. In 2004, he opened his own studio in Miami, RedDoor, to produce both new and established acts.

Over the course of his career, John has had the opportunity to work with an amazing collection of musicians, songwriters, producers & engineers. His credits include Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion and Lenny Kravitz, as well as producers Arif Mardin, David Foster, Russ Titelman, Raphael Saadiq, Phil Ramone, and many others.

In 2007, John produced a top-selling DVD on mixing techniques for Multiplatinum Productions and in 2008 was nominated for a Grammy as producer for the artist Mika.

Having completed his Masters Degree in Recording Arts & Technologies at Middle Tennessee State University, he is now a Professor and Chair of the Department of Recording Industry.

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Bee Gees, One For All DVD liner notes Eagle Rock/Universal, 2018

author

Barry Gibb: Backstage Dilemma Waves Audio Ltd., November 2016

Author

Audio Mixing Techniques (instructional video) September 2012

Damien Wilson, producer  

On-camera talent, writer

“A Revised Approach To Teaching Audio Mixing Techniques: Applying the Deliberate Practice Model”

AES Convention Paper 8543 AES Convention, 2011

Author, presenter

Recording With The Rode NT2A (instructional DVD)Rode Microphones, March 2010

Damien Wilson, producer  

On-camera talent, co-writer

Mixing With Opals (instructional video) Event Electronics, October 2009

Damien Wilson, producer

On-camera talent, co-writer

Vocal Recording With John Merchant (instructional DVD) Multiplatinum Pro Tools, October 2009

Brady Barnett, producer

On-camera talent, writer

Stupid Mix Tricks (instructional DVD) Multiplatinum Pro Tools, November 2009

Brady Barnett, producer

On-camera talent, writer

Multiplatinum Mixing (instructional DVD)

Brady Barnett & Nathan Adam, producers

On-camera talent, audio post production Multiplatinum Pro Tools, July 2007

“Elemental Audio,” Center Channel Guitar Center, November 2007

Author

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Zylia Sp. (Poland), ZM 1 microphone Fall 2016 – present

Assisted development of the ZM-1 single point 3rd order Ambisonic recording system

Mark O’Connor: Immersive Music Video Spring 2017

Produced four songs in Ambisonics for 360˚ music video

Event Electronics, 2030 Studio Monitors October 2011 – January 2012

Assisted development of 3-way studio monitors

Rode Microphone: Sound Booth Fall 2010

Developed, recorded and edited all audio for iPad microphone app

Event Electronics, Opal Studio Monitors Spring 2009

Assisted development of studio monitors

Masters’ Recital: Mummery November 2008

Wrote, produced & performed 10 experimental performance pieces as part of MFA Project

ALIAS Chamber Ensemble Fall 2008

Recorded 6 simultaneous stereo arrays at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville

Joseph Akins, solo piano Summer 2008

Recorded 8 simultaneous stereo arrays in a controlled studio setting for comparative study & teaching

Vanderbilt School of Medicine: anechoic chamber Spring 2008

Recorded spoken word and Gaussian noise bursts around 8 stereo arrays for MFA Final Project

MTSU Percussion Ensemble Spring 2007

Recorded 5 multiple stereo arrays simultaneously during a live performance for comparative study

MTSU String Ensemble Spring 2007

Recorded 8 multiple stereo arrays simultaneously in a controlled studio setting for comparative study

Richard Starkey, acoustic guitar Spring 2007

Recorded 12 multiple monophonic microphones simultaneously in a studio setting for comparative study

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Major Label Releases

D = Diamond (10M+ sales) P = Platinum (1-10M sales) G = Gold (500k to 1M sales)

Barbra Streisand, “If You Were Mine”

Producer, mixer Sony, 2021

Barry Gibb, Green Fields: Songs of the Brothers Gibb Dave Cobb, producer

Additional vocal production, engineering Capitol/Universal, 2021

Guest artists included Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Allison Kraus, and many others

Bee Gees, One For All DVD, BluRay (remixed and mastered) (G) Eagle Rock/Universal, 2018

Mixer (5.1 surround + stereo)

Bee Gees, Timeless (P) Capitol/Universal, 2017

Mix engineer

Barry Gibb, In The Now (P) Columbia/Sony, 2016

Engineer, producer

Bee Gees, The Warner Bros. Years boxed set Rhino/WB, 2014

Engineer, co-producer

Bee Gees, “You Should Be Dancin’” London Olympic Committee, 2012

Engineer (Fat Boy Slim, remixer)

Bee Gees, Mythology 2-CD set (P) Rhino/WB, 2012

Engineer, co-producer

Mika, The Origin of Love Universal, 2012

Executive producer

Bee Gees, Number Ones (P) Universal, 2011

Engineer

Bee Gees, Mythology 4-CD box set (P) Universal, 2010

Engineer, Mixing engineer

Kris Thomas, “I Know You Won’t” Universal/Republic, 2010

Producer, Recording & Mix Engineer

Mika, The Boy Who Knew Too Much Universal, 2009

Executive producer

Michael Jackson, “All In Your Name” Sony, 2009

Producer, recording & mixing engineer; Barry Gibb, producer

Deal soundtrack: Barry Gibb, "Drown In The River" (single) Seven Arts/MGM, 2008

Engineer

Mika, Life In Cartoon Motion   (P)Greg Wells, producer

Engineer, executive producer Universal, 2007

Mika, "Grace Kelly"  (P)

Engineer, executive producer Universal, 2007

Now That's What I Call Music, Vol. 67 [compilation] ("Love Today")

Engineer, executive producer EMI International, 2007

Carlos Rivera, Carlos Rivera Gererdo Flores & Mike Levine, producers

Mix engineer Sony International, 2007

Gerardo Flores, Junto A TiGererdo Flores & Mike Levine, producers

Mix engineer Union Music Group, 2007

Arif Mardin, "All My Friends Are Here", "Greatest Ears In Town" Joe Mardin, producer

Tracking engineer Capitol, 2007

Gisselle, Libre: "La Intrusa", "No Tengo Ley" Dan Warner & Lee Levin, producers

Mix engineer Universal, 2006

Barry Gibb, Now, Voyager [DVD re-master]Barry Gibb, producer

Production advisor Polydor, 2006

Michael Jackson, songs for solo album (unreleased)Michael Jackson, producer

Engineer, Co-producer 2005-06

Barbra Streisand, Guilty Pleasures [CD & DualDisc]  (P) Barry Gibb, producer

Engineer, producer Sony/Columbia, 2005

Barbra Streisand, "Stranger In A Strange Land" b/w "Guilty"

Engineer, producer (A-side only) Columbia, 2005

Barbra Streisand, "Night Of My Life"

Engineer, producer (album version) Columbia, 2005

Barbra Streisand, "Come Tomorrow" b/w "Night Of My Life"

Engineer, producer Columbia UK, 2005

American Idol, Season 4: The Showstoppers RCA, 2005

Desmond Child, producer

Engineer

Cliff Richard, Something's Goin' On: “How Many Sleeps”, “I Cannot Give You My Love”  (G)

Barry Gibb, producer

Engineer Universal, 2005

Cliff Richard, "I Cannot Give You My Love" b/w "She's All Mine"

Engineer (A-side only) Decca, 2005

Bee Gees, Love Songs Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer, production advisor Universal, 2005

Ronan Keating, Love Songs: "Lovers and Friends" Barry & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer Universal, 2005

Ednita Nazario, Apasionada Dan Warner & Lee Levin, producers

Mix engineer Sony International, 2005

Bee Gees, Number Ones   (G) Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer, production advisor Universal, 2004

Barry Gibb, "Grief Never Grows Old" (charity single)

Engineer One World Project, 2004 

Lenny Kravitz, Baptism   (P) Lenny Kravitz, prod

Asst. Engineer (Henry Hirsh, engineer) Virgin, 2004

Alih Jey, Gotas de Piel Jodi Marr & Richie Supa, co-producers

Producer, engineer Universal, 2004

Natural, It's Only Natural Lou Pearlman, executive producer

Engineer, producer BMG, 2004

Natural, "What If" (single)   (G) Lou Pearlman, executive producer

Engineer, producer Transcontinental, 2003

Bee Gees, This Is Where I Came In (DVD) Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Record and Mix Engineer, co-producer Eagle Vision, 2003

Michael Bublé, Michael Bublé: "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" (P)  David Foster, producer

Tracking Engineer Reprise, 2003

Vida Blue, The Illustrated Band Page McConnell, producer

Record and Mix Engineer Sanctuary, 2003

Ednita Nazario, Ednita Por Ti Dan Warner & Lee Levin, producers

Mix engineer Sony International, 2003

Bee Gees, Live By Request (DVD) Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Mix engineer, stereo and 5.1 Image, 2001

Bee Gees, The Record   (P) Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer, mastering assistant Universal, 2001

Bee Gees, This Is Where I Came In  (G)Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer Universal, 2001

Bee Gees, "This Is Where I Came In" b/w "Just In Case" and "I Will Be There"

Engineer Polydor UK, 2001

Fito Paez, Rey Sol Phil Ramone, producer

Asst. Engineering (Frank Fillipetti, engineer)Warner Bros., 2001

VH1 Storytellers, Bee Gees, "How Deep Is Your Love"

Engineer Interscope, 2000

Bee Gees, "Ellan Vannin" (charity single) Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer, stereo and 5.1 Manx Children In Need, 1999

Bee Gees, One Night Only, Special Edition  (P)Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Mix engineer Polydor, 1999

Bee Gees, One Night Only  (D)Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Mix engineer Universal, 1998

Bee Gees, One Night Only (DVD & VHS)  (P) Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer, stereo and surround Universal, 1998

Paul Anka, A Body Of Work: "Yo Te Amo/Do I Love You" Humberto Gatica, producer

Tracking engineer Columbia, 1998

Celine Dion, "Immortality" b/w "To Love You More"

Tracking engineer (A-side only) 550/Sony UK, 1998

Celine Dion, Let's Talk About Love: "Immortality"  (D) Walter Afanasieff, producer

Engineer Sony, 1997

Bee Gees, Still Waters   (P)

Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb; David Foster; Arif Mardin; Russ Titelman; Hugh Padgham: producers

Engineer Universal, 1997

Bee Gees, Storytellers (DVD & CD)Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Engineer, stereo and 5.1 mixes A&M, 1997

Bee Gees, "Alone" b/w "Closer Than Closer" and "Rings Around The Moon"

Engineer Polydor UK, 1997

Bee Gees, "I Could Not Love You More" b/w "Love Never Dies" and "Brit Awards Medley (live)"

Engineer Polydor UK, 1997

Bee Gees, "Alone" b/w "Stayin' Alive" (studio, 1996)

Engineer A&M, 1997

Bee Gees, "Still Waters Run Deep" b/w "Love Never Dies"

Engineer A&M, 1997

Nil Lara, Nil Lara: "Money Makes The Monkey Dance" Nil Lara, producer

Engineer Blue Note, 1996

Jordan Hill, Jordan Hill: "Too Much Heaven" David Foster, producer

Engineer 143 Records, 1996

Toni Braxton, Secrets  (D) Babyface, David Foster, producers

Asst. engineer (Peter Mokran, eng.) Arista, 1996

R. Kelly, R. Kelly   (P) R. Kelly, producer

Asst. engineer (Peter Mokran, engineer) Zomba, 1995

Arturo Sandoval, Arturo Sandoval and the Latin Train Arturo Sandoval & Carl Griffin, producers

Addl. Engineer (Eric Shilling, eng.) GRP, 1995

Ricardo Montaner, Una Manana Y Un Camino Ricardo Montaner, producer 

Asst. engineer (David Cole, engineer) EMI, 1994

Bee Gees, "How To Fall In Love, Part 1" b/w "855-7019" and "Fallen Angel"

Asst. engineer Polydor UK, 1994

Bee Gees, Size Isn't Everything  (G) Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Asst. engineer (Femi Jiya, engineer) Universal, 1993

Bee Gees, "Paying The Price Of Love" b/w "Decadance"

Asst. engineer Polydor UK, 1993

Bee Gees, "Paying The Price Of Love" b/w "My Destiny"

Asst. engineer Polydor US, 1993

Bee Gees, "For Whom The Bell Tolls" b/w "Decadance"

Asst. engineer Polydor UK, 1993

Bee Gees, "For Whom The Bell Tolls"

Asst. engineer Polydor US, 1993

Lulu, Independence: "Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms" Barry Gibb, producer

Engineer Capitol, 1993

Lulu, "Let Me Wake Up In Your Arms"

Engineer Dome, 1993

Kelli Wolfe, The Bunbury Tales Barry Gibb, producer

Engineer Polydor, 1992

Kelli Wolfe, "Eyes" b/w "Born To Be Loved By You"

Engineer Polydor UK, 1993

Bee Gees, High Civilization Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Asst. engineer (Femi Jiya, engineer) Universal, 1991

Bee Gees, Tales From The Brothers Gibb (4 disc boxed set)Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Mix engineer (live tracks) Polygram, 1991

Bee Gees, One For All (Live) (VHS & DVD)Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Mix engineer Eagle Vision, 1991

Bee Gees, "When He's Gone" b/w "Massachusetts (live)"

Asst. engineer Warner Bros. UK, 1991

Bee Gees, "The Only Love" b/w "You Win Again (live)"

Asst. engineer Warner Bros. UK, 1991

Bee Gees, "Happy Ever After" b/w "Evolution"

Asst. engineer Warner Bros., 1991

Bee Gees, Nobody's Child: "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" (live)

Mix engineer Warner Bros., 1990

Bee Gees, One Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, producers

Asst. mixing engineer (Brian Tench, engineer) Warner Bros., 1989

Independent and Minor Label Releases (partial listing)

Diane Ward, Six Winter 2019

Mix engineer

Loren Mulraine, “I Am” (single) May 2019

Mix engineer

Rain Children original cast album Spring 2016

Producer, engineer

Tim Hockenberry, If The Sky Was To Fall March 2016

Mix engineer

“Angels”, Shepherds and Butchers original soundtrack February 2016

Mix engineer (surround and stereo)

Loren Mulraine, Father Forgiven July 2015

Mix engineer, editor

Cheap Fakes, Modern Vintage November 2014

Producer, Tracking and Mix engineer

Diane Ward, Beautiful Ways February 2014

Mix engineer, additional production

Ricky Skaggs, Music To My Ears September 2012

Tracking engineer

Rain: “Can You Hear Me”, “I Won’t Love You” Fall 2012

Mix engineer, additional production

Friendship 7: “Dance With Me”, “Astronaut” Spring 2012

Mix engineer

Jared Kotler, producer

Elenowen, “Honey Come Home” music video Spring 2011

Vocal tracking, audio mixing

Elenowen, producers

Sam Gibb and the Cartel, self-titled LP Fall 2010

Mix engineer

“Message From Memphis” charity single May 2011

Recording, Mix Engineer

Larry Dodson, producer

Morgan Bracy, Disenchanted

Engineer, producer 2009

A Nashville State Of Mind documentary film Samantha Gibb, producer

Mix engineer 2008

Billie Myers, "Kiss The Rain" (single)

Engineer, producer 2007

Joseph Akins, Masterpeace

Production advisor Heart Song, 2007

Sarah Elizabeth, We're All In This Together: "End Of The World"

Mix engineer 2007

Carol Bellantoni, The Way You Look Tonight

Mix engineer 2007

Jennifer Mize, 6 song promotional EP

Mix engineer 2007

Jessica Brooks, 4 song promotional EP

Mix engineer 2007

Bee Gees, Love & Hope ‘06

Mix engineer 2006

Ruthann Galatas, Favorite Things Rimsky, 2006

Engineer

Nirmita Hernandez, Creo en Ti

Mix engineer 2006

Fernando Osorio, Debe Ser

Engineer Respek Records, 2006

Diane Ward, Wonderlight Shinytown, 2006

Mix engineer

Michael Gore, "Laugh" (single)

Engineer, co-producer 2006

Corinne Gooden, "Believe" (single)

Engineer, producer 2006

Gracias Mama (compilation album):  Hola Seca, "Nuestra Cancion";  

Juan-Carlos Perez-Soto: “Ella”;  Alih Jey, “Picture Of You”

Producer, mix engineer Respek Records, 2005

Richie Sambora, songs for solo project (TBR)

Engineer, co-producer 2005

Charissa Johnson, The Comfort It Brings

Engineer, producer 2005

Alex & Britt, promotional EP: ”No Tears To Cry”, “Think For Yourself”

Engineer, producer 2005

Zania, promotional EP: “Esperanza”, “Jaded”, “Soy Asi”

Mix engineer 2005

Samantha Gibb recording as MEG, 12-song promotional CD

Engineer, producer Mo’s Records, 2005

Denise Rich, songwriting demos

Engineer, producer 2004 – 2006

Lauren Hill, songs for solo album 

Engineer 2004

Barry Gibb, Love & Hope ‘04

Engineer 2004

Samantha Gibb recording as MEG, 5-song promotional EP

mix engineer 2004

UltraKrash, 5-song promotional EP

engineer, producer 2002

Texas Jerry, You and I

Engineer 2002

Bee Gees, Love & Hope ‘02

Engineer 2002

Barry Gibb, Love & Hope 2000

Engineer 2000

Steve Gibb, album demos2000 – 2004

Engineer

Samantha Gibb recording as Luna Park, 6-song promo. CD

Engineer, co-producer 1998

Prince/Mayte, ”However Much You Want” dance remix Joe Galdo, producer

Mix engineering 1996

Dos Almas, Dos Almas 1995

Engineer

Jodi Marr, Sister Madly

Engineer, producer 1995

Jodi Marr, Jodi and the Rodeo

Engineer 1994

Nil Lara, Money Makes the Monkey Dance

Engineer, co-producer Beluga Blue, 1994

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Barry Gibb, Chris Evert charity tennis event, Boca Raton, FL November 2019

Monitor engineer, producer

Barry Gibb, Glastonbury Music Festival UK June 2017

Monitor engineer, producer

Royal Variety Show, London December 2016

Monitor engineer

Barry Gibb, In The Now 360 August 2016

Producer, monitor engineer, post mixer

Coldplay, Glastonbury Music Festival UK June 2016

Monitor engineer

Andrea Bocelli, John Secada, Gloria Estefan, Barry Gibb July 2015

Miami Beach/Hard Rock Centennial Concert

Monitor engineer

Clive Davis Grammy Party February 2015

Hollywood, CA

Monitor engineer

Olivia Newton-John, Cancer & Wellness Centre benefit September 2015

Melbourne, AU

Monitor engineer

Barry Gibb, Mythology Tour March 2013 – July 2014

Australia; England; USA

Monitor engineer; Producer

Barry Gibb, An Evening with… October 2013

Mix engineer, Producer

Barry Gibb, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville, TN October 2013

Monitor engineer

Ricky Skaggs, Music To My Ears tour Summer 2012

Monitor engineer

Barry Gibb, Love and Hope ’12, Miami, FL March 2012

Monitor engineer, manager

Bee Gees, Strictly Come Dancing October 2009

BBC, London 

Monitor engineer, MD

Barry Gibb & Olivia Newton-John, Sound Relief Sydney Cricket Grounds, Australia, 2009

Monitor engineer, MD

Olivia Newton-John, Grace and Gratitude Tour Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN, 2009

Monitor engineer

Barry Gibb, Love and Hope 09 Miami, FL, 2009

Monitor engineer

Bee Gees, The Prince’s Trust Tower of London, 2006

Monitor engineer

Barry Gibb, A Night of Healing Hendersonville, TN, 2006

Monitor engineer

Bee Gees, Love and Hope 06 Miami, FL, 2006

Monitor engineer, off-stage keyboards

Kanye West, Westwood Radio Special Miami, FL, 2006

Mobile recording engineer

Lisa Lampanelli, HBO Special Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2005

Mobile recording engineer

Barry Gibb, Love and Hope 04 Miami, FL, 2004

Monitor engineer

Bee Gees, Love and Hope 02 Miami, FL, 2002

Monitor engineer, off-stage keyboards

Bee Gees, Wango Tango Dodgers Stadium, Los Angeles, 2001

Monitor engineer, off-stage keyboards

Bee Gees, Live By Request Manhattan Center, NYC, 2001

Monitor engineer, off-stage keyboards

Bee Gees, One Night Only Sydney, Australia, 1999

Monitor engineer, off-stage keyboards Auckland, New Zealand, 1999

Johannesburg, South Africa 1999

Miami, FL, 1999 (New Year’s Eve)

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1998

London, England, 1998

Dublin, Ireland, 1998

Las Vegas, NV, 1997

Bee Gees, Saturday Night Fever Reunion Madison Square Garden, NYC, 1998

Monitor engineer, off-stage keyboards

Celine Dion Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1998

Monitor engineer

David Lee Roth, tour rehearsals Miami, FL, 1996

Monitor engineer

Bee Gees, Hurricane Relief Concert Miami, FL, 1992

keyboard technician, off-stage keyboards

Bee Gees, Highly Civilized Tour Europe, 1991

keyboard technician

Bee Gees, One For All Tour Europe, USA, Australia & Japan, 1989

keyboard technician

Broadcast Performances (partial listing)

Bee Gees, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (HBO) 2020

Bee Gees Grammy Celebration (ABC) 2017

The One Show (BBC) 2016

Strictly Come Dancing (ITV) 2016

Later with Jools Holland (BBC) 2016

CBS Saturday Morning 2016

Today Show (NBC) 2016

Tonight Show (NBC) 2016

CBS Sunday Morning 2014

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2014

Live with Kelly and Michael 2014

Grand Ole Opry 2012, 2013

American Idol finale (FOX) 2010

Dancing With The Stars (ABC) 2009

Strictly Come Dancing (BBC) 2008

Good Morning America (ABC) 2001

In Concert (BBC Radio 2) 2001

Wetten Das (German TV) 2001

The Parkinson Show (BBC) 2001

Live By Request (A&E) 2001

Biography (A&E/Bravo) 2001

The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) 2000, 2001

Rosie O’Donnell (Warner Bros.) 1997, 2001

An Audience With… (ITV) 1998

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) 1997, 2001

The Today Show (NBC) 1997

The View (ABC) 1997

One Night Only (HBO, PBS) 1997

Storytellers (VH1) 1997

World Music Awards (ABC) 1997

Brit Awards (BBC) 1997

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (VH1) 1997

Oprah (Harpo) 1997

Fashion Awards (VH1) 1996

Royal Variety Performance (ITV) 1994

Center Stage (VH1) 1993

Into The Night with Rick Dees (ABC) 1993

A 70’s Celebration (ABC) 1993

Taratata (French TV) 1993

Top Of The Pops (BBC TV) 1989, 2001

Arsenio Hall (Fox) 1989, 1991

Late Night with David Letterman (NBC) 1989

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