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Bob Dylan, U2, Neil Young: Daniel Lanois Looks Back at His Life in Music

Jul 29, 2026 · 1h 16m

Summary

Rolling Stone’s Brian Hyatt interviews producer Daniel Lanoir about his new instrumental album, *Belladonna Nocturne*, and his extensive career. Lanoir discusses collaborations with Bob Dylan, U2, Peter Gabriel, and D’Angelo, reflecting on the creative processes behind albums like *Oh Mercy* and *Time Out of Mind*. He also touches on the evolving music industry and the importance of capturing soul in recording.

Topics discussed

Introduction and recent touring activities Discussing the new album Belladonna Nocturne Collaboration with D'Angelo and Red Dead Redemption Recording with the Neville Brothers and Bob Dylan Production process and piano techniques Working with U2 on No Line on the Horizon Performing with U2 at The Sphere Sponsorship: HBO Max and Toyota Involvement in Bob Dylan's new project Cinematic influences and the Sling Blade score Filming and recording with Bob Dylan Production details of the Dylan album Sponsorship: Accenture and LinkedIn Changes in the music industry and email rock Live performance with Micah Nelson Approach to blues and the Dylan album Time Out of Mind Reaction to the Dylan remixes and catalog sale Bob Dylan's current touring status Working with Peter Gabriel on So and In Your Eyes Producing U2's Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby Edge's guitar techniques and Oh Mercy tensions Philosophy on music, texture, and legacy
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