Josh Abraham#Pulse Recording

{{Short description|American record producer}}

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Josh Abraham is an American record producer, songwriter, and music executive. He has worked with artists including P!nk, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Weezer, Linkin Park, Velvet Revolver, Carly Rae Jepsen, Adam Lambert, Alkaline Trio, and Slayer.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/josh-abraham-mn0000826661/credits|title=Josh Abraham - Credits|publisher=AllMusic}}

His career began in the recording studio in the mid-1990s, as a self-taught musician, producer, mixer, and engineer. The first album he produced for a major label was Deadsy's self-titled debut album in 1997.{{Cite web |date=2000-10-24 |title=Josh Abraham |url=http://www.loudside.com/music/bands/joshabraham.shtml |access-date=2022-08-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001024082634/http://www.loudside.com/music/bands/joshabraham.shtml |archive-date=2000-10-24 }}{{cite web |title=Korn, Weezer, Others Featured In 'Audio Magazine' Podcast |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1506930/korn-weezer-featured-new-weekly-podcast.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113035832/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1506930/korn-weezer-featured-new-weekly-podcast.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 13, 2013 |website=MTV}} As a client of The Firm, Inc. he became A&R and Staff Producer, leading to a similar role at Virgin Records where he teamed up with the likes of Thirty Seconds to Mars{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/30_seconds_to_mars/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021216154046/http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/30_seconds_to_mars/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2002|title=Thirty Seconds to Mars - Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates - MTV}} and Courtney Love.{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Courtney-Love-Americas-Sweetheart/release/866762|title=Courtney Love - America's Sweetheart|website=Discogs}}

Pulse Recording

In 2004, Abraham formed Pulse Recording, after purchasing the property which operated as Soundcastle Recording Studios for more than 25 years.{{cite web |url=http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_la_grapevine_69/ |title=L.A. Grapevine |access-date=2012-06-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605170818/http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_la_grapevine_69/ |archive-date=2010-06-05 }} Designed in 1967 by influential mid-century modern architect Carl Maston, the Pulse Recording headquarters consists of two redwood block and glass buildings on a one-acre lot, housing two recording studios and an office space. The building has received the prestigious American Institute of Architects award for quality of construction and design.{{cite web|url=http://www.studioexpresso.com/Spotlight%20Archive/SpotlightSoundCastle.htm|title=soundcastle spotlight}} Notable artists that have recorded on the property since its inception include: U2, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Tupac Shakur, Billy Joel, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dr. Dre, Herbie Hancock, and Mary J. Blige.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}

He went on to create Pulse Management and Songs of Pulse, both operating under the Pulse Recording umbrella with partner Scott Cutler.{{cite web |url=http://downtownmusicpub.com/news/downtown-extends-agreement-with-check-your-pulse-forms-joint-venture-with-rising-publisher |title=Downtown Music Publishing: Downtown Extends Agreement with Check Your Pulse; Forms Joint-Venture with Rising Publisher |website=downtownmusicpub.com |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130122004604/http://downtownmusicpub.com/news/downtown-extends-agreement-with-check-your-pulse-forms-joint-venture-with-rising-publisher |archive-date=22 January 2013 |url-status=dead}} Since 2010, the company's client roster has co-written Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream", "California Gurls", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" and "Part of Me", Taio Cruz's "Dynamite"{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/2011-07-14/music/bonnie-mckee-pop-tart/|title=Bonnie McKee: Pop Tart|first=Genevieve|last=Yue|date=14 July 2011}}[https://web.archive.org/web/20120122080321/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/photos/how-10-major-songwriters-make-big-money-20120119/dr-luke-max-martin-and-bonnie-mckee-co-writers-katy-perrys-california-gurls-0694557 Rollingstone] Phillip Phillips' "Home"{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-phillip-phillips-coronation-song-home-327974|title='American Idol': The Story Behind Phillip Phillips' Coronation Song (Exclusive)|first=Shirley|last=Halperin|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=22 May 2012 }} and Neon Trees' "Animal" and "Everybody Talks".{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/popawards/2011/most_Performed_Songs.aspx|title=Most Performed Songs|access-date=2012-06-06|archive-date=2012-10-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009004523/http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/awards/popawards/2011/most_Performed_Songs.aspx|url-status=dead}} Pulse Recording now operates two Recording studios, one based at its headquarters in Los Angeles,{{cite web|url=http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/42552547/los_angeles_ca/pulse_recording.html|title=Pulse Recording Los Angeles}} and one based in Burbank, California. In 2012, the company established a partnership with Creative Nation, the Nashville-based music management and publishing company owned by songwriter Luke Laird and his wife Beth Laird.{{Cite web | url=http://markets.financialcontent.com/mng-lang.dailynews/news/read/21742690/Pulse_Recording_and_Creative_Nation_Announce_Exclusive_Partnership | title=Pulse Recording and Creative Nation Announce Exclusive Partnership | FinancialContent Business Page}}

Select songwriting discography

class="wikitable"

! Year

!Artist

!Album

!Song

! Co-written with

rowspan="2" |2015

| rowspan="2" |Justin Bieber

| rowspan="2" |Purpose (Deluxe)

|"Been You"

|Justin Bieber, Jason Boyd, Brandon Green, Oliver Goldstein, Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez

"Get Used To It"

|Justin Bieber, Jason Boyd, Brandon Green, Josh Gudwin, Saul Alexander Castillo Vasquez, Ely Weisfield

rowspan="1"|2015

|rowspan="1"|Flo Rida

|rowspan="1"|My House (EP)

|"Here It Is" featuring Chris Brown

|Tramar Dillard, Alexander Izquierdo, Justin Franks, Oliver Goldstein, Teemu Brunila, Thomas Troelsen, Dillard

rowspan="1"|2013

|rowspan="1"|Ciara

|rowspan="1"|Ciara

|"Overdose"

|Ciara, Oliver Goldstein, Ali Tamposi, Olivia Waithe

rowspan="6"|2012

|rowspan="1"|Carly Rae Jepsen

|rowspan="1"|Kiss

|"Turn Me Up"

|Carly Rae Jepsen, Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee, Kevin Maher

rowspan="1"|Kelly Clarkson

|rowspan="1"|Non-album single

|"Get Up (A Cowboys Anthem)"

|Kelly Clarkson, Oliver Goldstein, Ryan Williams

rowspan="4"|Adam Lambert

|rowspan="4"|Trespassing

|"Cuckoo"

|Adam Lambert, Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee, Anne Preven

"Naked Love"

|Benjamin Levin, Ammar Malik, Oliver Goldstein, Dan Omelio

"Chokehold"

|Adam Lambert, Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee

"Nirvana"

|Adam Lambert, Oliver Goldstein, Stephen Wrabel

rowspan="8"|2011

|rowspan="4"|Kelly Clarkson

|rowspan="4"|Stronger

|"You Love Me"

|Kelly Clarkson, Oliver Goldstein

""Hello" (Kelly Clarkson song)"

|Kelly Clarkson, Bonnie McKee, Oliver Goldstein

"Alone"

|Oliver Goldstein, Bonnie McKee, Ryan Williams

"You Can't Win"

|Kelly Clarkson, Oliver Goldstein, Felix Bloxsom

rowspan="4"|Black Veil Brides

|rowspan="4"|Set The World on Fire

|"New Religion"

|Lucien Walker, Andy Biersack, Jacob Pitts, Ashley Purdy

"Set The World on Fire"

|Lucien Walker, Andy Biersack, Jacob Pitts, Ashley Purdy

"Fallen Angels"

|Lucien Walker, Andy Biersack, Jeremy Furguson, Ashley Purdy

"Ritual"

|Anne Preven, Andy Biersack, Jacob Pitts, Ashley Purdy

rowspan="3"|2010

|rowspan="2"|Fefe Dobson

|rowspan="2"|Joy

|"Thanks For Nothing"

|Fefe Dobson, Bonnie McKee, Lucien Walker

"Let's Go (Turn It Up)"

|Fefe Dobson, Bonnie McKee, Oliver Goldstein, Lucien Walker

rowspan="1"|Travie McCoy

|rowspan="1"|Lazarus

|"After Midnight"

|Travie McCoy, Evan Bogart, Oliver Goldstein

rowspan="2"|2009

|rowspan="1"|Uncle Kracker

|rowspan="1"|Happy Hour

|"Livin' The Dream"

|Matthew Shafer, Lucien Walker, Oliver Goldstein, David Coverdale, Bernie Marsden

rowspan="1"|Sugar Ray

|rowspan="1"|Music for Cougars

|"Closer"

|Mark McGrath, Oliver Goldstein, Lucien Walker

Select production discography

class="wikitable"

! Year

! style="width:150px;"| Artist

! style="width:225px;"| Album

! Details

2015

|Justin Bieber

|Purpose (Deluxe)

|Producer, Songwriter

rowspan=1|2015

|Flo Rida

|My House (EP)

|Producer

rowspan=1|2014

|Lea Michele

|Louder

|Producer

rowspan=2|2013

|Ciara

|Ciara

|Producer

Bonnie McKee

|American Girl

|Producer

rowspan=2|2012

|Adam Lambert

|Trespassing

|Producer

Carly Rae Jepsen

|Kiss

|Producer

rowspan=2|2011

|Kelly Clarkson

|Stronger

|Producer

Black Veil Brides

|Set The World on Fire

|Producer

rowspan=4|2010

|Shakira

|Sale el Sol

|Producer

Fefe Dobson

|Joy

|Producer

Travie McCoy

|Lazarus

|Producer, Musician

Automatic Loveletter

|Truth Or Dare

|Producer

rowspan=2|2009

|Sugar Ray

|Music for Cougars

|Producer

Elliott Yamin

|Fight For Love

|Producer

rowspan="4" |2008

|From First To Last

|From First To Last

|Producer

Alkaline Trio

|Agony and Irony

|Producer

Filter

|Anthems for the Damned

|Producer, Musician

Rev Theory

|Light It Up

|Producer

rowspan=1|2007

|Elliott Yamin

|Elliott Yamin

|Producer, Musician

rowspan=6|2006

|P!nk

|I'm Not Dead

|Producer, Engineer

Slayer

|Christ Illusion

|Producer, Mixing

The Panic Channel

|(ONe)

|Producer

Atreyu

|A Death-Grip on Yesterday

|Producer

The Summer Obsession

|This Is Where You Belong

|Producer

Men, Women & Children

|Men, Women & Children

|Producer

rowspan=5|2005

|Weezer

|Make Believe

|Mixing

Thirty Seconds to Mars

|A Beautiful Lie

|Producer

Egypt Central

|Egypt Central

|Producer

Unwritten Law

|Here's to the Mourning

|Producer

10 Years

|The Autumn Effect

|Producer

rowspan=2|2004

|Velvet Revolver

|Contraband

|Producer

Courtney Love

|America's Sweetheart

|Producer

rowspan=7|2003
InMe

|White Butterfly

|Producer, Mixer

Staind

|14 Shades of Grey

|Producer, Mixing, Programming, Keyboards, String Arrangements

Michelle Branch

|Hotel Paper

|Producer, Mixing, Programming, Keyboards

Static-X

|Shadow Zone

|Producer

Ima Robot

|Ima Robot

|Producer, Mixing

Campfire Girls

|Tell Them Hi

|Producer, Mixing

rowspan=3|2002

|Linkin Park

|Reanimation

|Producer

Unwritten Law

|Elva

|Producer, Mixing

Shihad

| Pacifier

|Producer, A&R

rowspan=3|2001

|Staind

|Break the Cycle

|Producer, Engineer, Programming

Dope

|Life

|Producer, Engineer

theStart

| Shakedown!

|Producer

rowspan=2|2000

|Limp Bizkit

|Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water

|Producer

Orgy

|Vapor Transmission

|Producer, Engineer, Programming, Musician

rowspan=4|1999

|Crazy Town

|The Gift of Game

|Producer, Mixing, Engineer, Programming

Coal Chamber

|Chamber Music

|Producer, Programming, Musician

Danzig

|6:66 Satan's Child

|Engineer

Deadsy

|Commencement

|Producer, Mixing, Engineer, Programming

rowspan=1|1998

|Orgy

|Candyass

|Producer, Engineer, Programming, Musician

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

  • 2011 – Album of the Year ("Sale el Sol") (Nominated){{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/09/latin-grammy-nominations-list-12th-annual-2011.html|title=Latin Grammys: The complete list of nominees|date=14 September 2011}}

References

{{reflist|30em}}