Producer
Below is work that I have produced for other artists and myself. A more detailed summary of gear, space and peeps I’ve worked with in a production capacity can be found at the Studio page link above.
Saint Disruption - Towers
Saint Disruption is a spirit-driven, soul-inspired new musical collective led by Jeff Firewalker Schmitt and John Medeski. This Jeff Schmitt original song features vocalist Datrian Johnson!
Michael Bellar - co-producer, mixing engineer, additional recording engineering, grand piano, hammond organ, rhodes, clavinet and percussion
Michael Bellar & the AS-IS Ensemble - Oh No Oh Wow
Michael Bellar - producer, arranger, additional engineering, wurlitzer, rhodes, acoustic piano, hammond organ, accordion, pump organ, harmonium, moog, juno, effects, percussion and yes indeed; mandolin. Selected tracks below.
—header photo by mike depasquale
Melissa Reaves - Bitter Pear
A hurricane of a singer who just can't be classified. This collection of cover songs ranging from Led Zep to Queen to Gillian Welch is IN THE CAN AND COMING SOON! Selected tracks below to get a taste.
Michael Bellar - producer, string arrangements, hammond organ, wurlitzer, moog, clavinet, harmonium, accordion, acoustic piano, melodica, rhodes bass, mellotron, percussion, drums, mandolin and acoustic guitar. Mixed by Dave O’Donnell and mastered by Lurssen Mastering.
Abbie Gardner - Wishes On A Neon Sign
Solo record from Red Molly's lead dobro slinger and singer.
Michael Bellar - producer and arranger, hammond organ, acoustic pianos, wurlitzer, rhodes, pump organ, accordion, fender contempo, percussion and backing vocals. Mixed by Chris Jacobie and mastered by Lurssen Mastering. Selected tracks below.
Michael Bellar & the AS-IS Ensemble - Turned On Turned Up
Michael Bellar - producer, arranger, additional engineering, wurlitzer, rhodes, acoustic piano, hammond organ, accordion, pump organ, harmonium, moog, juno, effects and percussion. Selected tracks below.
KellyMarie - On a Whim
Michael Bellar - co-producer/sound designer, horn arrangements, acoustic piano, rhodes, wurlitzer, hammond organ, fender contempo, moog, juno, nord lead 2x, celeste, mellotron, electronics/effects and additional engineering). Producer Chris Jacobie.
Kellin Watson - Halo of Blue
Michael Bellar – producer, arranger, co-writer, string arrangements, all acoustic and electronic keyboards, hammond organ, mandolin, acoustic guitar, percussion and additional engineering. mixed and mastered by Gene Paul. Selected tracks below.
Joe Brent & 9 Horses - Strum
Strum - 2024 (co-producer, hammond organ, rhodes, moog, juno 106, solina and synth programming) produced by joe brent and co-produced by michael bellar
Coral - Rock and Dolls
Michael Bellar - producer and arranger of selected tracks, keyboards, acoustic guitars, co-writer and engineering.