A few Landmark Records from Morningstar

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1  Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida  “Build another Pyramid”  1999

Mixed by Glenn Barratt 

This record earned Elton and Tim a grammy award.

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2  Shirley Ceasar  “Christmas with Shirley Ceasar”  1998

Recorded and mixed @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

Produced by Steven Ford - This record earned Shirley a grammy award.

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3  Jill Scott “Experience: Jill Scott”  2001 

Mixed at Morningstar by Andre Houser and Glenn Barratt 

This record sold over 2 million copies worldwide. 

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4 Melody Gardot  “Worrisome Heart”  2006

Recorded, mixed, mastered and produced @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt  

This record launched her multiplatinum career.

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5 Liz Longley  “Hot Loose Wire”  2010

Recorded, mixed, mastered and produced @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

This record along with the two previous (Take You Down 2007 and Somewhere in the Middle 2009 also produced by Glenn Barratt @ Morningstar)

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6  Richard Smallwood  “Adoration: Live in Atlanta”  1996

Recorded live in Atlanta

Overdubbed, edited, and mixed @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

Produced by Steven Ford - This record cemented Richard’s standing as the leader in Praise and Worship anthems. Church choirs still sing these songs today.

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7  TD Jakes  “Woman Thou Art Loosed” and  “Live From The Potter’s House”  1997 / 1998

Overdubbed, edited, mixed, and mastered @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt  

Produced by Steven Ford  - These first 2 records by TD Jakes launched his multi platinum recording empire.

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8 Susan Werner  “The Gospel Truth”  2007  

Recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

This record is Susan’s highest selling album to date.​

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9 Bootsie Barnes & Larry McKenna  “The More I See You”   2018

Recorded mixed and mastered @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

This record captures the spirit and soul of two magically gifted sax players in the autumn of their careers. With only organ and drum accompaniment their voices shine. Sadly, it’s also the last recording of Bootsie Barnes in a studio setting.    

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10 Mick Moloney “If It Wasn’t For The Irish And The Jews”   2009

Recorded by Dave Schonauer and Glenn Barratt 

Mixed and Mastered @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

Produced by Mick Moloney - This award winning album combines old time band arrangements by Vince Giordano with Traditional Irish instruments and vocals to set the mood of pre broadway New  York.

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11 Brother Sun “Weights and Wings”  2016

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dave Schonauer @ Morningstar

This record is a brilliant swansong to an amazing journey through a myriad of musical styles. 

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12 Lizanne Knott  “Under the Burning Sky”   2006

Recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt  

This record opened the door to the UK and led to a record deal with Proper Records.  Lizanne continues to write and record great records including her latest “Bones and Gravity” 

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13 Reggie Harris & Greg Greenway  “Deeper Than The Skin”  2020

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dave Schonauer @ Morningstar

This record continues Morningstar’s tradition of shattering the norms. It’s a compilation of studio recordings and 2 nights of Live recording with an audience in the studio. The sound is pristine and energy is palpable, which serves the narrative exquisitely. 

 

14 Eileen Ivers/John Whelon  “Fresh Takes”  1987

Recorded and mixed @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

Produced by Mick Moloney This groundbreaking record launched Eileen’s career.

 

15 Seamus Egan  “A week in January”  1990

Recorded, mixed, and mastered @ Morningstar by Glenn Barratt 

Produced by Mick Moloney This groundbreaking record launched Seamus’ career. 

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16 SOUND FROM THE BENCH Performed by The Crossing, Donald Nally, conductor This recent 2 time Grammy winning renown choral group recorded this work by Ted Hearne "SOUND FROM THE BENCH" in 2017. It was nominated for a pulitzer award that year.