Christopher Todd Feinstein (May 26, 1967 – December 15, 2009) was an American bass guitarist, record producer, and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Feinstein's career began at the age of 15, recording and touring in bands (Shadow 15, The Questionnaires, Bedlam, Iodine), which led him to widen his studio skills where he became interested in production and recording artist development.
In 1997, Feinstein moved to New York City to pursue his career in production. He became a partner in a production team based at the infamous TMF Studios in the East Village. While at TMF, he teamed up with Detroit native, producer/engineer Michael Tudor to co-produce a series of recordings of New York rock bands such as The Astrojet (featuring Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne), Clara Venus and Mikki James. Together, Feinstein and Tudor co-produced material for the Beatles-based soundtrack to the 2001 drama film I Am Sam, featuring Rufus Wainright and Sean Lennon's "Across the Universe" and Howie Day's "Help!". They also co-produced Moby's singles "South Side" (featuring Gwen Stefani) and We Are All Made of Stars. During this time, Feinstein also contributed musically to several artists' albums such as Fat Joe's Loyalty, Chantal Kreviazuk's Juno Award-winning Colour Moving and Still, Tim Finn's Say It Is So and Patty Griffin's Flaming Red.
In 2006, Feinstein was sought after to play bass guitar for Ryan Adams & The Cardinals. During this time he also became known as Space Wolf. As a Cardinal he recorded three albums, Easy Tiger (2007), Follow the Lights EP (2007) and Cardinology (2008) and toured extensively worldwide through 2009.
The last album he recorded playing bass guitar was New Zealand artist Gin Wigmore's Holy Smoke produced by Mike Elizondo and engineered by Joe Chiccarelli.
Growing up, Feinstein enjoyed listening to The Clash, Hüsker Dü, The Replacements, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, The Who and Brian Wilson.
Death On December 15, 2009, Feinstein was found dead in his New York City apartment. He was 42 years old."NME", 17 December 2009. Feinstein's death was ruled an accident by the coroner, stemming from prior health issues and adverse reaction to over-the-counter cough medicine"http://www.ryanadamsarchive.com/showthread.php?t=19916
Discography YearTitleArtistInstrument 2009 Holy SmokeGin WigmoreBass, percussion 2008 CardinologyRyan Adams & the CardinalsCo-writer, bass, background vocals 2008 SantogoldSantogoldCo-writer, guitar 2007 Everybody KnowsRyan AdamsBass 2007 Follow the Lights (EP)Ryan AdamsBass 2007 Can I Keep This Pen?Northern StateCo-writer, guitar, bass2007 SeastoriesMinnie DriverBass 2007 Easy TigerRyan AdamsBass 2007 Yours to Keep (US)Albert Hammond, Jr.Bass 2007 Second Time AroundNell BrydenGuitar 2006 Go – The Very Best of MobyMobyMixing 2006 Yours to Keep (UK)Albert Hammond, Jr.Bass2006 Sinners Like MeEric ChurchBass2005 From Midnight OnNell BrydenGuitar2005 Greatest HurtsClara VenusGuitar, producer, percussion, tambourine2004 Everything ChangedAbra MooreBass2003 The BridgeShayeBass2003 Regret Over the WiresMatthew RyanVocals (background)2003 Electrotech (Ministry of Sound)Various artistsMixing2003 Decadence Pure Global ChilloutVarious artistsMixing2003 Dancestar 2002Various artistsMixing2003 Best Dance Album in the World...Ever!Various artistsMixing2002 LoyaltyFat JoeBass2002 Clubber's Guide to Ibiza 2001 (Universal International)Various artistsMixing2002 Now, Vol. 52 (UK)Various artistsMixing2002 Karma Lounge, Vol. 2Various artistsMixing2002 Addicted to TranceVarious artistsMixing2002 Here Comes the TrickPleasure ClubBass, drums2002 ElectricJack IngramBass2002 I Am Sam (Motion picture soundtrack)Various artistsBass, guitar, mixing, percussion, producer2002 Thinking RoomAnika MoaBass2001 Thinking RoomAnika MoaBass2000 Colour Moving and Still (Canada)Chantal KreviazukBass2000 Say It Is SoTim FinnBass2001 East Autumn GrinMatthew RyanBass, vocals (background)1999 Anywhere but Here (Motion picture soundtrack)Various artistsCo-writer, drums1999 Greta GainesGreta GainesBass1998 Flaming RedPatty GriffinBass, vocals (background)1998 Falling ForwardMargaret BeckerBass1998 Baby GrandIodineCo-writer, bass, design, vocals, photography1996 SweetieDaniel TashianBass, drums1995 Maximum JoyIodineCo-writer, bass, photography, background vocals1992 Into the CoalsBedlamBass, composer, background vocals1992 EPBedlamBass, background vocals1992 Reservoir Dogs (soundtrack album, two tracks)BedlamBass, background vocals1991 Anything Can HappenThe QuestionnairesCo-writer, bass, background vocals1989 Window to the WorldThe QuestionnairesBass, background vocals1986 Far AwayShadow 15Drums, background vocals
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