David Martin Kahne is a Grammy-winning songwriter and producer. He has produced a massive collection of albums and singles for artists such as Paul McCartney and Tony Bennett, which have received various industry accolades. He and Lana Del Rey began working together at some point in 2007 (this is known because the Lana Del Ray album masters were finished as of February 2008), and produced her debut studio album after he had received her demo tape, No Kung Fu. On working with Kahne, Del Rey stated:
- "My producer, David Kahne, and me got along very well because he knew that I lived in my songs, and so he just tried to make them better. He asked me in a letter what I wanted the record to sound like, and I said, "I want it to sound famous, like a sad party." He thought that was a wonderful idea, and we began working the next day. I like to think we're birds of a feather."[1]
The two recorded every day for around 3 months to produce the entirety of Del Rey's first EP, Kill Kill, and her first studio album, Lana Del Ray.
Work with Lana Del Rey[]
Songs from Lana Del Ray (2010)[]
- 01. "Kill Kill"
- Production role: Producer.
- 02. "Queen of the Gas Station"
- Production role: Producer.
- 03. "Oh Say Can You See"
- Production role: Producer.
- 04. "Gramma (Blue Ribbon Sparkler Trailer Heaven)"
- Production role: Songwriter, producer.
- 05. "For K, Pt. 2"
- Production role: Producer.
- 06. "Jump"
- Production role: Producer.
- 07. "Mermaid Motel"
- Production role: Producer.
- 08. "Raise Me Up (Mississippi South)"
- Production role: Producer.
- 09. "Pawn Shop Blues"
- Production role: Songwriter, producer.
- 10. "Brite Lites"
- Production role: Producer.
- 11. "Put Me in a Movie"
- Production role: Producer.
- 12. "Smarty"
- Production role: Songwriter, producer.
- 13. "Yayo"
- Production role: Producer.
Songs currently unreleased (2007–2009)[]
- "Axl Rose Husband" ("Axl" and "White Pontiac Heaven" final versions)
- Production role: Producer.
- "Ben"
- Production role: Producer
- "Bounce"
- Production role: Producer.
- "Coconut and Key Lime Pie"
- Production role: Producer.
- "High"
- Production role: Producer.
- "Hundred Dollar Bill" ("C-Note" demo)
- Production role: Producer.
- "Jimmy Gnecco"
- Production role: Producer.
- "Lemonade Motorcycle Heaven"
- Production role: Producer.
- "Me & My Boyfriend"
- Production role: Producer.
- "Motel 6" (Final version)
- Production role: Producer.
- "Reflec"
- Production role: Producer.
Gallery[]
- Kahne and Del Rey at See Squared Studio, New York City, New York
- Kahne, Del Rey, and unknown at unknown studio
References[]
- ↑ Sullivan, Felicia C. (February 20, 2009). "Interview: Singer/Songwriter Lizzy Grant on Cheap Thrills, Elvis, The Flamingos, Trailer Parks, and Coney Island". HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/interview-singersongwrite_b_159346. Retrieved March 12, 2024.