Recording artist and producer Daniel Lanois, well known for his work with Bob Dylan, U2, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel and Emmylou Harris, has given his admirers a unique glimpse into his creative process in the recording studio with a new documentary, “Here Is What Is.” The film enjoyed its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and was followed by two nights of concerts at which Lanois had an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the support of Sennheiser, who proudly partnered with him for the debut of his documentary film.

“Daniel Lanois’ career is a strong example of the quality artists and producers that have their work praised around the globe,” says Jean Langlais, President of Sennheiser Canada. “We are delighted to support his debut as a movie director and producer. We have no doubt that Daniel will flourish in this new endeavor.” Noted Greg Beebe, Director of Global Relations, “Partnering with internationally acclaimed artists, producers, engineers and events hits the core strategy of our new division. Our association with Daniel Lanois is just the beginning of efforts to brand Sennheiser worldwide.”

World-renowned recording artist and producer, Daniel Lanois, used a Sennheiser evolution e 825 microphone at his two concerts during the recent Toronto International Film Festival (Photo Credit: Kyle Weir)

The film’s premier on September 9th was followed on September 10th and 11th by two sold-out concert performances at the Great Hall in Toronto at which Lanois showcased songs from his new solo album with a little help from his friends — principal drummer Brian Blade and pianist Garth Hudson, formerly of The Band. Sennheiser supplied numerous microphones for the occasion, including a pair of Neumann TLM 103 large-diaphragm condenser microphones, two Neumann
KM 184 small diaphragm condensers, a Sennheiser evolution Series
e 825 vocal cardioid mic, a pair of e 609 guitar amplifier mics, two 
e 903 dynamic mics for toms, and an e 905 snare mic.

In recognition of that support, Sennheiser’s logo was associated with many aspects of the Lanois’ movie premier and the subsequent concerts. “I’ve got thirty years of Sennheiser under my belt! I was very proud to be associated with Sennheiser for my recent concerts that took place during the Toronto International Film Festival,” states Lanois.

“Here Is What Is” — a Jamaican proverb that means “don’t look to tomorrow, look to right now,” according to Lanois — documents the musician/producer over the course of eighteen months working in his huge downtown Toronto studio as he records his new solo album, planned for release in spring 2008. The behind-the-scenes film also includes footage of the multi award-winning Canadian producer with many of his frequent collaborators, including co-producer Brian Eno and U2 working on a new album in Morocco, Emmylou Harris, Billy Bob Thornton and Brian Blade. The documentary is co-directed by Lanois with photographer Adam Vollick and recording engineer Adam Samuels, and also features guest appearances by Garth Hudson, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville and Sinéad O’Connor.

The Sennheiser Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems. A family firm established in 1945 and based in Wedemark near Hanover, Germany, the company recorded sales of over 356 million euros in 2006, 82% of which was generated abroad. Sennheiser employs over 1,800 people worldwide, around 55% of whom are in Germany. The Group has manufacturing plants in Germany, Ireland and the USA and is represented worldwide by subsidiaries in France, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark (Nordic), Russia, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Canada, Mexico and the USA, as well as through trading partners in other countries. Also part of the Sennheiser Group are Georg Neumann GmbH, Berlin (studio microphones), K + H Vertriebs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (Klein + Hummel studio monitors, installed sound) and the joint venture Sennheiser Communications A/S (headsets for PCs, offices and call centers).

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Greg Beebe
Director Global Relations
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