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Formerly, an original member of the early '90s pop band Jellyfish (Virgin/ Charisma), Chris is a highly talented San Francisco producer / writer and multi-instrumentalist. After leaving Jellyfish, Chris signed on as an assistant engineer at the prestigious Plant Studios in Sausalito,Ca. During that time, he worked under producers such as Steve Lillywhite, Bob Rock and Jerry Harrison. Chris assisted and engineered on multi-platnum and 8 grammy winning: "Supernatural" by Carlos Santana. Hes worked on records for Metallica, Third Eye Blind (and sang back up vocals) Guster (and played bass) and Bouncing Souls.
Chris' recent work includes producing Thriving Ivory's self titled debut on Wind Up Records. The single, "Angels on the Moon" is Currently in the billboard top 20, is 1 requested on Sirus Radio and has been featured on Yahoo, Myspace, MSN music: "ones to watch" and VH1 among others.
Chris has also produced records for Minipop "Dream-pop shabby chic at its most lush" (-Spin Mag.) , 20 Minute Loop "one of the more refreshing musical experiences in months and months." (-Pitchfork.com) and the self titled debut for American Drag "These guys can fuckin play" (-Relix Mag.)
Chris, along with brother, Roger Joseph Manning Jr (Beck, Air, Jellyfish, Moog cookbook) re-mixed Henry Mancini's "The Pink Panther" for Sony Pictures' recent blockbuster starring Steve Martin. Chris has also mixed, engineered, and done digital editing for Joe Satriani, David Grisman, Jesse Colin Young and Huey Lewis and the News.
Chris is also in regular demand purely as a mixer and has an excellent studio in Marin County, California equipped with a full Pro-Tools HD system and all the required vintage analogue gear.
He is known by many as "The Band Witchdoctor" for the good vibes and magic he brings to every record he is a part of. His mixes are fat, punchy, warm, and transparent... His track record; VERY impressive
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Santana (Supernatural), Metallica (Garage inc.), Huey Lewis and The News (Live DVD), Third Eye Blind (Blue), Jellyfish (Bellybutton), Thriving Ivory (self titled debut), Joe Satriani (E.A. soundtrack), Jesse Colin Young (Greatest Hits), Guster (Lost and Gone Forever), David Grisman (Strummin with the Devil), Roy Rogers (Pleasure And Pain), Pink Panther Movie Soundtrack, Bouncing Souls (Hopeless Romantic), Zero (Live), Box Set (Lemonade), Scapegoat Wax (Lost Cause), Echobrain (Glean), Minipop (a new hope), Ted Nugent (Love Grenade)
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Steve Lillywhite, Jack Joseph Puig, Jerry Harrison, Bob Rock, KC Porter, Ant Banks, Eric Thorngren, Mike Fraser, Albhy Galuten, Arne Frager, Glen Kolotkin, Thom Wilson, Chris Bellman, Jason Carmer, John Siket, Neill King, Jack Blades ...
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Arista, Elektra, Epitaph, Virgin, Charisma, Hollywood, Sire, MCA, Chophouse, Milan, Pointblank, Priority, Fortune, MFLP, Popmafia, Wind Up, Eagle, Take Root
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