John Elefante

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Name = John Elefante


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = John Elefante
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Born = 1958
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Origin = Levittown, New York, United States
Instrument = vocals
keyboards
guitar
bass
drums
Genre = CCM
Christian metal
Rock
Progressive rock
Occupation = songwriter, producer, singer
Years_active = 1981-present
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Associated_acts = Kansas
Mastedon
Solo career
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John Elefante is an American Contemporary Christian Music singer, songwriter, performer and producer.

Early Years

Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood. As an artist, his credits include writing and singing lead vocals on three multi-platinum albums; as producer, his albums have earned numerous Dove Awards [Gospel Music Association] , 4 Grammy Awards [National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences] (most recently in 2000) and 10 Grammy nominations. He has maintained a close working relationship with his brother, Dino, throughout his career.

1981-1984

His career began in earnest when a young John Elefante auditioned as the new lead singer and keyboardist for super-group, Kansas, in 1981. That year, the band was the top-grossing concert act in the world [Pollstar.] and John had never been in a band apart from his family. Although several of the top vocalists of the day applied for the job (e.g. Sammy Hagar, Doug Pinnick), John received the part.

John sang the lead vocals and performed keyboards on three (multi) Platinum albums with Kansas. He was also a major songwriting contributor (along with lead guitarist/keyboardist/songwriter Kerry Livgren). On "Vinyl Confessions", he co-wrote and sang the #4 (Billboard Mainstream Rock) hit, "Play the Game Tonight". He also wrote the Kansas classic, "Chasing Shadows", along with the top-40 single, "Right Away". On the following album, "Drastic Measures", he wrote the top-40 hit, "Everybody's My Friend". John also penned the early MTV favorite, "Fight Fire with Fire", which remains the band's highest charting single at #3 (Mainstream Rock). On the "The Best of Kansas", John wrote, sang and performed all the instruments with his brother for the album's new track, "Perfect Lover".

In the early 1980s, the band began to buckle under the increasing strain of maintaining the consistent radio hits and record company commercial expectations. In addition, contemporary music was quickly becoming antithetical to the band’s organic, sophisticated aesthetic. A new age of sequenced synthesizers and drum machines confronted Kansas with the near-impossible challenge of maintaining their musical essence and commercial integrity. In 1985, the band parted ways.

The end of the Kansas period saw John's faith beginning to take center stage in his songwriting, professing a profound and humble faith. While this constrained him to the emerging Contemporary Christian Music arena, he saw his beliefs are more important than the commercial potential of the mainstream music industry.

1985-1989

John discovered another calling while still with Kansas. In 1984, he produced "Perfect Timing" for ground-breaking Christian artists, Sweet Comfort Band. While not a major commercial success, his next album told a different story, with a Christian band that got its start in 1972. Petra’s "Back to the Street" was a Grammy-nominated, breakthrough commercial success for both John and the band. He also contributed songwriting, keyboards, background vocals and engineering to the effort.

With John and Dino as the band’s primary producers, Petra went on to become one of the most popular bands in Christian music. Their accolades include multiple gold and platinum albums, 10 consecutive CCM Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards, induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Hard Rock Cafe, and the only artist to ever have 4 albums in the SoundScan top-100 Christian chart [Soundscan.] .

Closing out the decade, John had produced five major label albums, and performed on 12. Over the next five years, John worked at an almost frenetic pace as one of the most in-demand producers in Nashville. In addition to Petra's further releases, he worked as the producer on 30 other albums. He usually performed on the releases as well, often sharing songwriting credits, as well. Elefante was committed to his role as producer, eschewing other opportunities such as an offer to replace Bobby Kimball as lead singer for Grammy winners, Toto.

1990-1994

John began focusing on heavier music in the early 1990s. Among many notable albums was the Guardian release, "Fire and Love", which produced the first Christian song to receive rotation on MTV. John would see this trend continue, with other Christian bands he produced receiving mainstream audiences. This ground-breaking work, along with others such as Stryper, helped pave the way for a new generation of cross-over contemporary Christian metal artists such UnderOath, As I Lay Dying, and P.O.D..

Elefante also felt the songwriting muse, and formed a metal band with his brother, Mastedon. The band's name was a pachyderm-inspired reference to the brothers' last name. Although John was an accomplished vocalist and performer, the Mastedon albums featured multiple lead singers and performances by other artists, creating an eclectic sound anchored by John’s songwriting. His brother Dino played a prominent roll, contributing songwriting and handling most of the guitar work.

Mastedon's first release was titled "It’s a Jungle Out There!" (1989). The title references the challenge of living without a spiritual ally. A year later, the band released "Lofcaudio". This album continued the guest performance theme, though John sang more of the lead vocals. Unfortunately, John and Dino’s production schedule preempted any touring to commercially support the album. Even so, the albums charted at #25 and #10, respectively [Billboard Top Contemporary Christian chart] . To this day, they are considered classics in the genre [http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/mastedon.htm] .

John and Dino formed their own record label, Pakaderm. Most of the music they produced on in the next 10 years was released on it. With major distribution through Word Records (Christian market) and A&M Records (mainstream), Pakaderm became an important element in the brothers’ success. Their label afforded them and their artists significant creative control, while still benefiting from major label resources.

Given their intense recording schedules, John and Dino decided to build their own recording studio in Nashville. They broke ground on the 28,000 square foot Sound Kitchen in 1993. In addition to their own productions, the brothers planned to rent time in the studio to other artists and producers. Nashville certainly had no shortage of excellent recording studios, though, and it remained to be seen if the Kitchen would be booked.

1995-1999

Throughout the later half of 1990s, Elefante continued his breakneck pace as producer, and now record label chief. He decided it was also time to begin a solo career. John released two critically acclaimed and commercially successful solo albums: "Windows of Heaven" (1995) and "Corridors" (1997). Beginning with "This is What Love Is" (top 5 on Christian radio airplay charts [Radio & Records.] ), they received significant radio airplay. Both charted in the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, and established Elefante as a popular artist in Christian music.

Meanwhile, the Sound Kitchen was taking on a life of its own. Under the brothers’ management, the studio was quickly establishing itself as one of Nashville’s most popular. Artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, and Buddy Guy had recorded there. The complex was soon expanded to 80,000 square feet.

Elefante was hired by Pamplin Records in 1998, working with Dino to generate artist development. This period saw the release of an astounding 32 albums with John at the helm, most of which feature him as arranger and performer, as well. The styles ranged from rock to gospel; pop to metal.

In 1999, Elefante released his most popular solo effort, "Defying Gravity" (1999). Reaching #11 in the Billboard Christian top-20, it spawned several hit singles and mainstream music videos. John geared up for a 25-date solo tour to promote the album. Tragically, however, he was badly injured in an accident before the first concert, and had to cancel the tour.

2000-2007

John rebounded, beginning the new millennium with the production of Petra’s Grammy award-winning album, "Double Take". He continued at Pamplin, producing 20 more albums for them in just three years. Simultaneously, he and Dino continued their role managing the Sound Kitchen, which continued to grow in size and popularity.

The new year also saw Elefante’s schedule becoming too hectic, however. Success was taking away too much time from his family. In 2002, he left Pamplin after a string of successful albums, including the debut for (now) mega-artist Natalie Grant.

The same year, John and Dino sold the Sound Kitchen. It had become the largest recording studio in the Southeastern United States. Artists included Alabama, Amy Grant, Barry Manilow, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Dixie Chicks, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, George Strait, Gretchen Wilson, Jewel, Jimmy Buffet, Julio Iglesias, Keith Urban, Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Michael W Smith, Peter Cetera, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Third Day, Trisha Yearwood and Vince Gill.

John started a new major-distributed label with his brother in 2003, Selectric Records. Christian distribution was through Provident Label Group; mainstream through Sony BMG. Having their own label again allowed John to set his own pace for production. Along with co-managing the label with his brother, he produced 10 albums over the next three years. As a singer, he recorded with artists ranging from Pat Boone to Bono.

In late 2006, John took this opportunity to consider something he had never done in his career: catch his breath. Even with his reduced schedule, he needed a break. The brothers closed the label, and John could finally take some time away from the industry. This proved more challenging than expected, and despite his best intentions, he served as producer on three albums in 2007.

2008 Onward

At the dawn of 2008, Elefante has produced and/or performed on more than 100 major label albums. Through his work, he helped transform Christian hard rock from a handful of bands to a mainstream musical genre. The brotherhood had endured, and the two brothers had together achieved considerable artistic and commercial success. Elefante realized, though, that he was still a songwriter at heart. And that the ultimate measure of his career was sharing the joy of his faith; one that moved, sustained, and inspired him.

John is currently writing material for several new albums. The first release will be "The Best of John Elefante", comprised of favorites from Mastedon and his solo albums. There will be three new songs, and a bonus track, as well.

John’s next album is being kept under wraps until its release, more than a year off. Musically, it is a return to his roots, but also explores new genres for him. In a departure from his radio-friendly mainstay, this album focuses on a more personal, artistic aesthetic.

Discography

As Primary Artist

*Solo: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kxfoxq80ldke Windows of Heaven] " (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards, percussion, producer)
*Solo: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3bfuxqthldde Corridors] " (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards, producer)
*Solo: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hxfexqwkldje Defying Gravity] " (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards, producer)
*Mastedon: "It's a Jungle Out There!" (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards, producer)
*Mastedon: "Lofcaudio" (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards, producer)
*Kansas: "Vinyl Confessions" (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards)
*Kansas: "Drastic Measures" (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards)
*Kansas: "The Best of Kansas" New song, "Perfect Lover" (Lead vocals, songwriter, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, producer)

Other Credits [Songwriting and some compilation credits not included.]

*1983: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0xfixq85ldke Arcade] " Patrick Simmons (Vocals, Background Vocals)
*1984: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wifqxqrhldhe Time Line] " Kerry Livgren AD (Percussion, Vocals)
*1985: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gifexqrhldje Anywhere You Go] " David Pack (Background Vocals)
*1985: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:knfoxqe5ldae St. Elmo's Fire] " Original Soundtrack (Arranger, Keyboards, Producer)
*1986: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ajfyxql5ld6e Back to the Street] " Petra (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer)
*1987: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jifexql5ldke Atomic Arena] " Barren Cross (Keyboards, Vocals, Producer)
*1987: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:g9fwxqq0ldde Voices] " Various Artists (Keyboards, Producer)
*1989: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3bfqxq85ldhe How Long] " Michael Thompson Band (Vocals)
*1989: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:djfyxql5ld6e Petra Praise The Rock Cries Out] " Petra (Background Vocals, Engineer, Assistant Producer)
*1989: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:aifexql5ldke State of Control] " Barren Cross (Keyboards, Vocals, Producer, Engineer)
*1990: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ajftxql5ld6e Beyond Belief] " Petra (Arranger, Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer)
*1990: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fbfpxq90ldae Ultimate Metal, Vol. 2] " Various Artists (Producer)
*1991: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kifqxqu5ldde Fire & Love] " Guardian (Keyboards, Engineer)
*1991: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:a9frxqegld6e Heaven Calling] " Heavenly Angelic Light Orchestra (Composer, Keyboards, Background Vocals, Producer)
*1991: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dnfyxqegldfe Peace Treaty] " X-Sinner (Bass, Percussion, Tambourine, Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Shaker, Cowbell, Mixing)
*1991: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0bfexqr5ldae Petrafied! The Very Best of Petra] " Petra (Producer, Engineer)
*1991: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:d9fixqygldfe Portrait of a Spirit] " Various Artists (Composer, Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Mixing)
*1991: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hzfixqwgldte Rock Power Praise, Vol. 2 Christmas Hymns] " Various Artists (Producer, Engineer, Performer)
*1991: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ajfqxq95ld0e Within Reach] " Rick Cua (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Performer, Mixing)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:j9frxq9gldde Battle Cries] " The Brave (Arranger, Lyricist, Producer, Engineer, Liner Notes)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:g9foxqqgldhe Decade] " Kerry Livgren (Background Vocals)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gnftxqwgldfe Dream of a Lifetime] " Kelli Reisen (Producer, Engineer)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:anfyxqegldfe En Alabanza] " Petra (Engineer, Assistant Producer)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fzfyxqy0ld0e Heaven's Metal Collection, Vol. 2] " Various Artists (Producer)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gjfwxql5ldae No Compromise Remembering the Music of Keith Green] " Various Artists (Background Vocals)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:f9ftxqygldfe Pop Pie in the Sky] " Various Artists (Producer)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:g9frxqugld0e Rock Power Praise, Vol. 3 Traditional Gospel Hymns] " Various Artists (Arranger, Producer, Mixing)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wbfqxqw5ldse Serius Bizness] " J.C. Crew (Producer, Executive Producer)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0cfqxq85ldde Start the Car] " Jude Cole (Background Vocals)
*1992: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3jfuxql5ld6e Unseen Power] " Petra (Arranger, Producer, Engineer)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kjfpxqqgldhe Angel in Your Eyes] " Lisa Daggs (Keyboards, Programming, Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Mixing)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hnfixq8gldje Fear Not] " Fear Not (Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:knfixq8gld0e Hello Forever] " Scott Springer (Keyboards, Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fbfexq9gldke Kingdom of Desire] " Toto (Background Vocals)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wbfpxq9gldje Le Voyage] " Sandi Patti (Vocals)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0nfrxqegldke Miracle Mile] " Guardian (Organ, Piano, Producer, Engineer)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0nfpxqegldfe Operation Angel Wings] " Various Artists (Vocals)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:d9frxqugld0e Rock Pie in the Sky] " Various Artists (Producer)
*1993: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fjfexqygldde Soak Your Brain] " Lovewar (Producer, Engineer)
*1994: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wpfixqyhldhe Cross My Heart] " Greg Long (Arranger, Keyboards, Producer, Engineer, Mixing)
*1994: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wpfyxqwhldke Trust] " The Brave (Keyboards, Producer)
*1995: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gpfuxqehldae My Utmost for His Highest] " Various Artists (Keyboards, Producer, Performer)
*1995: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:apfrxqlhldfe No Doubt] " Petra (Keyboards, Producer)
*1995: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hpfqxquhldae One Love] " Jonathan Pierce (Arranger, Keyboards, Programming, Background Vocals), Producer, Drum Programming)
*1995: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fcfpxqehldhe Petra Means Rock] " Petra (Arranger, Keyboards, Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer)
*1995: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gcfpxqehldhe Petraphonics] " Petra (Producer, Engineer, Musician)
*1995: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hcfqxqehldje Power Praise] " Petra (Producer, Engineer)
*1995: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gpfqxquhldae Rock Block] " Petra (Producer)
*1996: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gpfpxquhldfe WOW 1996 The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists and Son] " Various Artists (Producer)
*1996: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3cfrxqejldte Days of Grace] " Greg Long (Arranger, Keyboards, Programming, Background Vocals, Producer)
*1996: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wcfexqwhldje Love Is the Bottom Line] " Lisa Daggs (Background Vocals, Producer, Engineer)
*1996: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hvfyxqrkldje My Utmost for His Highest The Covenant] " Various Artists (Keyboards, Producer)
*1996: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:acfuxqrhld0e This Is How I Feel] " Nouveaux (Arranger, Keyboards, Producer)
*1996: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dxftxqlhldke WOW 1997 The Year's 30 Top Christian Artists and Son] " Various Artists (Producer)
*1997: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0ifqxqrjldte Colors of Truth] " Jeni Varnadeau (Producer)
*1997: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:k9fpxqrjldse Jesus Experience] " Bride (Producer)
*1997: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kcfoxqthldde Petra Praise, Vol. 2 We Need Jesus] " Petra (Vocals, Background Vocals, Producer)
*1997: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:f9fixqyjldde WOW 1998 30 Top Christian Artists & Songs] " Various Artists (Producer)
*1997: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0xfoxqujldhe God Fixation] " Petra (Background Vocals)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wcfexq9jldke In the Light] " Various Artists (Performer)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:abfwxqrjldse Jesus Saves] " Greg Long (Background Vocals, Producer)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dnfpxqwjld0e Never Be the Same] " The Truth (Producer)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fnfpxqwjld0e No Hesitation] " Jeni Varnadeau (Vocals, Producer)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3nfpxqwjld0e Oddities] " Bride (Vocals, Producer)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hcfexqljldde Scrub] " Mayfair Laundry (Producer)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:jbfixqrjldhe Shelter Me] " Nikki Leonti (Keyboards, Programming, Producer, Performer, Sequencing)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hxfrxqljldte Way Home] " Wayne Watson (Vocals)
*1998: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kcfwxqqjldde Yeaterday & Today] " Michael Redman (Arranger)
*1999: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hnfqxqtjldse Believe It] " Various Artists (Performer)
*1999: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dvfrxq9kldfe Double Take] " Petra (Recorder, Vocals, Background Vocals, Producer, Vocal Engineer)
*1999: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ajfexqujldae No Place Like Home] " Scarecrow & Tinmen (Producer)
*1999: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gjfexqujldae Still Waters] " Say So (Tambourine)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kxfpxql0ldde Aurora] " Aurora (Producer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hbfixqukldfe Best of 2000 Dove Award Nominees & Winners] " Various Artists (Performer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:difixqe0ldde Celebration of Voices Great Choirs of America] " Various Artists (Producer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kvfpxq8kldke Change] " Sierra (Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Vocal Arrangement)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kbfixqwkldje Dreamer's Heart] " Kimber Leigh Mowery (Producer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:f9fexqq0ldfe Letting Go] " The Darins (Producer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocal Engineer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dbfoxqykldje Postcard From Mexico] " Nikki Leonti & Darins (Producer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fnfrxq8kldhe Superhero] " Scarecrow & Tinmen (Keyboards, Producer, Assistant Engineer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gvfuxq90ld6e Tracing His Hand] " Jeni Varnadeau (Background Vocals, Producer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:aifpxqe0ldfe Vestal & Friends, Vol. 2] " Vestal Goodman (Performer)
*2000: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wnfixqtkldje WOW Gold] " Various Artists (Producer)
*2001: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0cfuxq80ldte Bigger Than Us] " Aurora (Producer, Engineer)
*2001: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hbfixqw0ldke Hits] " Dominic Chianese (Producer)
*2001: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kcfoxq90ldae Nikki Leonti] " Nikki Leonti (Producer)
*2001: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0xfyxqq0ldde Not Just Any Other Day] " Various Artists (Producer)
*2001: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dzfexqt0ldke Stronger] " Natalie Grant (Background Vocals, Producer)
*2001: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hpfrxqu0ld6e Word Gold Five Decades of Hits] " Various Artists (Producer)
*2002: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wifoxqualdse If You Only Knew] " Prymary Colorz (Producer)
*2002: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:j9fyxqqald0e Pass the Love] " Larnelle Harris (Background Vocals)
*2002: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:d9fuxqtaldae Still Means War!] " Petra (Producer)
*2003: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fcfoxqraldhe AJA] " AJA (Producer)
*2003: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gxfrxq8ald0e Power of Praise] " Petra (Producer)
*2003: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hzfyxqualdhe Soak] " Rachel Farris (Producer)
*2005: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:0nfwxqysldse Glory Train The Lost Sessions] " Pat Boone (Vocals)
*2006: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:apfexqwdld6e Fool's Paradise] " Monday Morning (Producer, Executive Producer)
*2006: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:a9frxqudldte Praise Collection] " Petra (Producer)
*2006: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:k9ftxqwdld0e Proof Positive] " Cross Culture (Background Vocals, Producer, Executive Producer)
*2006: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:dzfpxqudld6e Taste the Sky] " Dalton (Executive Producer)
*2006: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gzfpxqudld6e Three Seconds to Gaze] " Homeless J (Producer)
*2006: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kpfyxqwdldae Ultimate Collection] " Petra (Producer)
*2006: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3zftxqqrldte Very Best Of] " Bride (Producer)
*2007: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:a9fyxztjldte Definitive Collection] " Guardian (Producer)
*2007: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:w9fyxztjldte Definitive Collection] " Greg Long (Producer)
*2007: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:39fuxztjldte Definitive Collection] " Petra (Producer)
*2007: " [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:f9frxqugld0e Rock Power Praise, Vol. 1 The Hymns] " Various Artists (Performer)

Video

Official

*Solo: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=XEDCUgJULa8 Pass the Flame]
*Solo: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=0zwCTwM9pTY Eyes of My Heart]
*Solo: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=F4nieHEh_gM This is What Love is]
*Solo: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=62kgSVZsEy8 We Need Jesus]
*Kansas [http://youtube.com/watch?v=TvldF_cI1uc Everrybody's My Friend]
*Kansas [http://youtube.com/watch?v=6HD1FPPGvl4 Fight Fire with Fire]
*Kansas [http://youtube.com/watch?v=yjAwliuNHVE&feature=related Play the Game]
*Kansas [http://youtube.com/watch?v=_5E4_fo7FZw Windows]

Live

*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=sCzVd_BrL9s&feature=related Paradox]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=g6e878OOkTw Play the Game Tonight]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=3EkELMBs4pQ Windows]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Vya_cySJLug Dust in the Wind]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=1-vpH2AJYaI Chasing Shadows]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=HS3zLUTw7CQ&feature=related Hold On]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=hCeH3fpNFvU&feature=related Diamonds and Pearls]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=EzDee3_NrDk&feature=related Portrait]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=NKFR8Y98PgY Mysteries and Mayhem]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=EmLBwV9zr3Y Sparks of the Tempest]
*Kansas: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=0U9YMjaDYY8 No One Together]
*Mastedon: [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Oobs6ZPzPvk (Entire Show)]

Fan-created

* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=u_I33JS0T8E Why God Made the Moon (#1)]
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=-j39NdnWoEQ Why God Made the Moon (#2)]
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=DZjZIVFEQdI Eyes of My Heart]
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZZXk09jhWSo Take Me to the River]
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=LNkGxzBijZM Don't Leave the Band]
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=mosNMoakk70 Not Just Another Day]
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ci0xWtw765o We Will Follow You]

Footnotes

References

*No Life Til Metal [http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/mastedon.htm "Mastedon: 80's melodic rock band led by the Elefante brothers."] , No Life Til Metal, Access May 9, 2008.

ee also

* Kansas
* Petra
* Mastedon