John Cummings is a Scottish musician and record producer, best known for being a former member of Glaswegian band Mogwai,[1] mostly playing guitar, as well as programming, production, keyboards and vocals.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Cummings |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Post-rock, instrumental rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, programming, synthesizers |
| Years active | 1995–2015 |
| Labels | Chemikal Underground Matador Play It Again Sam Rock Action |
| Website | http://www.mogwai.co.uk/ |
Career
editMogwai
editAfter forming and playing a few gigs in 1995 as a three-piece, Mogwai enlisted John Cummings on guitar.[2] Though he mostly contributed guitar to the band, Cummings has also sung on the song "Boring Machines Disturbs Sleep", from 2003's Happy Songs for Happy People. He left Mogwai in November 2015 to pursue a solo career.[3]
The Reindeer Section
editCummings was briefly a member of indie rock supergroup, The Reindeer Section, contributing guitar to the first album.[4]
Other
editCummings produced Part Chimp's albums Chart Pimp and I Am Come, the Errors EP How Clean is your Acid House?, The Magnificents album Year of Explorers, Trout's Norma Jean EP and Street Horrrsing by Fuck Buttons.
He also contributed guitar to The Zephyrs' 2004 album, A Year to the Day and Setting Sun from their 2001 album When The Sky Comes Down It Comes Down On Your Head.
In 2015, Cummings composed the musical score of the documentary film S Is for Stanley.[5]
Equipment
editThroughout his time in Mogwai, Cummings has mainly used various models of the Fender Telecaster Custom and Gibson SG, often using irregular tunings.[6]
Effects pedals
edit- Boss AW-3 Dynamic Wah
- Boss DD-7 Digital Delay
- Boss LS-2 Line Selector
- Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion (2)
- Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive
- Boss TR-2 Tremolo
- Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
- Death By Audio Interstellar Overdrive Deluxe
- Dead By Audio Supersonic Fuzz Gun
- Electro-Harmonix HOG (2)
- Electro-Harmonix Holy Stain
- Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man With Hazarai
- Jim Dunlop Uni-Vibe
- MXR Carbon Copy Delay
- MXR Phase 90 Script
- MXR Kerry King 10 Band EQ (2)
- Way Huge Fat Sandwich
- Way Huge Auquapus
- T-Rex Dr Swamp Distortion/Overdrive
References
edit- ^ Strong, Martin Charles (31 October 2003). The great indie discography. Canongate U.S. pp. 12–. ISBN 978-1-84195-335-9. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Mogwai: Louder Than Life". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Mogwai Guitarist John Cummings Leaves the Band to "Pursue His Own Musical Projects". Pitchfork. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Y'all Get Scared Now, Ya Hear!". Pitchfork. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ Alessandro Sgritta (30 May 2016). "S is for Stanley di Alex Infascelli al cinema con le musiche di John Cummings". Musical News. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ "Mogwai's Post-Rock Roar". Premier Guitar. Retrieved 28 May 2024.