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| birth_name = Barbara Jean Morrison
| alias = Buzz Morrison, 'Super Buddha'
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|5|22|mf=y}}
| alias = Buzz Morrison, 'Super Buddha'
| birth_place = [[Schenectady, New York|Schenectady]], [[New York (U.S. state)|New York]], US
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|5|22|mf=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Schenectady, New York|Schenectady]], [[New York (U.S. state)|New York]], US
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| instrument = Vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[Record producer]], [[Composer|Film Score Composer]], [[Author]]
| instrument = Vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass
| years_active = 1984–present
| occupation = Singer-songwriter, musician, producer, [[Composer|Film Score Composer]]
| website = {{URL|https://www.barbmorrisonmusic.com}}
| years_active = 1984–present
| associated_acts = [[Deborah Harry]], [[Dito Montiel]], [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Rufus Wainwright]], [[L.P. (singer)|LP]], [[Antony and the Johnsons]], [[Pink (singer)|Pink]]
| website = [http://www.barbmorrisonmusic.com Barb Morrison website]
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'''Barb Morrison''' (born '''Barbara Jean Morrison''' on May 22, 1967) is an American recording artist, Top 5 [[Billboard dance chart]] songwriter, and [[Gold Record|Gold]] record producer, best known as producer for numerous artists such as [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Rufus Wainwright]], [[L.P. (singer)|LP]] and as one half of the production duo [http://www.superbuddhamusic.com Super Buddha].
'''Barb Morrison''' (born May 22, 1967) is an American recording artist, Top 5 [[Billboard dance chart]] songwriter, and [[Platinum record|Platinum]] record producer, best known as producer for numerous artists such as [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]], [[Rufus Wainwright]], [[Franz Ferdinand (band)]], [[L.P. (singer)|LP]], [[Asia Kate Dillon]] and as an [[ASCAP]]-featured film score composer.


==Early life and music==
==Early life and music==
Barb Morrison, the daughter of James and Helen Morrison, was born May 22, 1967 in Schenectady, New York and has two brothers, James Jr. and Shawn. After beginning piano at age 7 and saxophone at age 9, Barb joined her first punk band as a drummer at age 14. She bought her first guitar for $15.00 at the age of 17 and moved to New York City later that year to pursue a career in music.
Barb Morrison, the child of James and Helen Morrison, was born May 22, 1967, in [[Schenectady, New York]], and has two brothers, James Jr. and Shawn. After beginning piano at age 7 and saxophone at age 9, Barb joined their first punk band as a drummer at age 14. They bought their first guitar for $15.00 at the age of 17 and moved to New York City later that year to pursue a career in music.


==Career==
==Career==
In 1985, she played her first NYC show at [[CBGB]] and became a regular onstage at many East Village venues of the era such as [[Danceteria]], [[Ritz (rock club)|The Ritz]], [[Pyramid Club]], and [[The Limelight|Limelight]]. While still a teenager Barb was already playing sax with punk legends [[Sylvain Sylvain]], [[Johnny Thunders]] and [[Cherry Vanilla]].
In 1985, they played their first NYC show at [[CBGB]] and became a regular onstage at many East Village venues of the era such as [[Danceteria]], [[Ritz (rock club)|The Ritz]], [[Pyramid Club (New York)|Pyramid Club]], and [[The Limelight|Limelight]]. While still a teenager Morrison was already playing sax with punk musicians [[Sylvain Sylvain]], [[Johnny Thunders]] and [[Cherry Vanilla]].


In 1987, she joined the band 'Gutterboy' as a saxophone player, guitarist and back up singer. 'Gutterboy', fronted by writer/director [[Dito Montiel]], toured with [[Bryan Adams]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]], [[Stray Cats]] and [[Ramones]]. They were signed to [[Mercury Records]] in 1989, released "St. Stanislaus of E. 7th St." and modeled for photographer [[Bruce Weber (photographer)|Bruce Weber]]'s [[Gianni Versace]] catalog.
In 1987, they joined the band 'Gutterboy' as a saxophone player, guitarist and back up singer. 'Gutterboy', fronted by writer/director [[Dito Montiel]], toured with [[Bryan Adams]], [[The Jesus and Mary Chain]], [[Stray Cats]] and [[Ramones]]. They were signed to [[Mercury Records]] in 1989, released "St. Stanislaus of E. 7th St." and modeled for photographer [[Bruce Weber (photographer)|Bruce Weber]]'s [[Gianni Versace]] catalog.


In 1992, she left Gutterboy to start the band "Itchy Trigger Finger" with longtime friend [http://www.myspace.com/harrynagle Harry Nagle]. In Itchy Trigger Finger she toured on [[Lollapalooza]] along with [[Sonic Youth]], [[Hole (band)|Hole]], [[Sinéad O'Connor]], [[Cypress Hill]], [[Moby]], [[Beck]], [[Mighty Mighty Bosstones]], [[Coolio]], [[yo la tengo]], [[The Roots]] and [[Patti Smith]]. From 1995–1998, she was also the sax player and guitarist for the Squeeze box house band at Don Hill's, sharing that stage with [[Green Day]], [[Deborah Harry]], [[Joey Arias]], [[Lady Bunny]], [[John Cameron Mitchell]], [[Nina Hagen]], [[The Runaways]], [[Justin Bond]] and [[Jayne County]].
In 1992, they left Gutterboy to start the band "Itchy Trigger Finger" with longtime friend Harry Nagle. In Itchy Trigger Finger they toured on [[Lollapalooza]] along with [[Sonic Youth]], [[Hole (band)|Hole]], [[Sinéad O'Connor]], [[Cypress Hill]], [[Moby]], [[Beck]], [[Mighty Mighty Bosstones]], [[Coolio]], [[yo la tengo]], [[The Roots]] and [[Patti Smith]]. From 1995–1998, they were also the sax player and guitarist for the Squeeze box house band at Don Hill's, sharing that stage with [[Green Day]], [[Deborah Harry]], [[Joey Arias]], [[Lady Bunny]], [[John Cameron Mitchell]], [[Nina Hagen]], [[The Runaways]], [[Justin Bond]] and [[Jayne County]].


In 2000, Barb scored her first film, ''[[The Safety of Objects]]'' starring [[Glenn Close]]. She also wrote a song titled "Kiss It All Goodbye" for the movie with [[L.P. (singer)|LP]], and later that year co-wrote and produced three songs, including the title track, for L.P.'s debut album [[Heart-Shaped Scar]]. That same year, Barb also joined [[Antony and the Johnsons]] as a clarinet player and saxophonist. In 2001 Barb began producing a number of bands who had contributed to the film's soundtrack. Barb spent 2000–2006 co-producing and scoring films with teams such as [http://www.superbuddhamusic.com/emboznik-film-and-tv Emboznik], [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1841399/ 'Sonic & Buzz'] and [http://www.myspace.com/theBlizzardTwins Blizzard Twins]. For a detailed film score discography see the [[#Film Scores|Film Scores]] discography section.
In 2000, Morrison scored their first film, ''[[The Safety of Objects]]'' starring [[Glenn Close]]. They also wrote a song titled "Kiss It All Goodbye" for the movie with [[L.P. (singer)|LP]], and later that year co-wrote and produced three songs, including the title track, for L.P.'s debut album [[Heart-Shaped Scar]]. That same year, Morrison also joined [[Antony and the Johnsons]] as a clarinet player and saxophonist. In 2001 Morrison began producing a number of bands who had contributed to the film's soundtrack. Morrison spent 2000–2006 co-producing and scoring films with teams such as Emboznik, 'Sonic & Buzz' and the Blizzard Twins. For a detailed film score discography see the [[#Film Scores|Film Scores]] discography section.


Most notably, from 2000–2012 Barb made up half of the record production duo [http://www.superbuddhamusic.com Super Buddha]. In 2005, Barb received her first [[Gold Record]] for producing the song '[[In the Flesh (Blondie song)|In the Flesh]]' for [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]'s album ''[[Greatest Hits (2005 Blondie album)|Sight & Sound]]'', and also collaborated with [[Grammy Award]] winner [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] on the video for the song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyPDuxvd8q0 Hello Bonjour]. In 2006, Barb co-wrote the Top 5 [[Billboard dance chart]] remix '[[Two Times Blue|Two Times Blue: Debbie Harry vs. Soul Seekerz]]' and the song [[If I Had You (Debbie Harry song)|If I Had You]], which was featured regularly on [[VH-1]]. In 2011, Barb co-wrote 3 songs on [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]'s ''[[Panic of Girls]]'' album as well as contributing production to releases by [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]] and [[Lily Allen]].
From 2000–2012 Morrison made up half of the record production duo Super Buddha. In 2005, Morrison received their first [[Gold Record]] for producing the song '[[In the Flesh (Blondie song)|In the Flesh]]' for [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]'s album ''[[Greatest Hits (2005 Blondie album)|Sight & Sound]]'', and also collaborated with [[Grammy Award]] winner [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] on the video for the song "Hello Bonjour". In 2006, Barb co-wrote the Top 5 [[Billboard dance chart]] remix '[[Two Times Blue|Two Times Blue: Debbie Harry vs. Soul Seekerz]]' and the song [[If I Had You (Debbie Harry song)|If I Had You]], which was featured regularly on [[VH-1]]. In 2011, Morrison co-wrote three songs on [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]'s ''[[Panic of Girls]]'' album as well as contributing production to releases by [[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]] and [[Lily Allen]].


In 2012, Barb left Super Buddha to pursue a solo career. Her first endeavor was writing and producing 3 songs for [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]: ''[http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Air/dp/B009J6QEKG Dead Air]'', ''[http://www.amazon.com/Bride-of-Infinity/dp/B009JDTS48 Bride of Infinity]'' and ''[http://www.blondie.net/new-blondie-track-free/ Practice Makes Perfect]''. That same year she composed the film score for the movie [http://www.concussionmovie.com Concussion], starring [[Robin Weigert]] and [[Maggie Siff]], an official selection of the [http://filmguide.sundance.org/film/13127/concussion 2013 Sundance Film Festival] and winner of the [[Berlin Film Festival]]'s [[Teddy Award]] Jury Prize. Also that year, Barb mixed the album 'Black Tie Elevator' for [[The Cliks]].
In 2012, Morrison left Super Buddha to pursue a solo career. Their first endeavor was writing and producing 3 songs for [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]: ''Dead Air'', ''Bride of Infinity'' and ''Practice Makes Perfect''. That same year they composed the film score for the movie ''Concussion'', starring [[Robin Weigert]] and [[Maggie Siff]], an official selection of the [[2013 Sundance Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://agnesfilms.com/interviews/interview-with-agnes-films-member-barb-morrison-score-composer-for-concussion/|title=Interview with agnès films member Barb Morrison, score composer for Concussion|first=Alexandra|last=Hidalgo|date=October 25, 2013|website=agnès films|access-date=June 20, 2023|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002042344/https://agnesfilms.com/interviews/interview-with-agnes-films-member-barb-morrison-score-composer-for-concussion/|url-status=live}}</ref> and winner of the [[Berlin Film Festival]]'s [[Teddy Award]] Jury Prize. Also that year, Barb mixed the album ''Black Tie Elevator'' for [[The Cliks]].


==2013-present==
In 2013, music that Barb produced for Rayya Elias' book ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_locIymPRvk Harley Loco]'' was presented by author [[Elizabeth Gilbert]] at the [[Detroit Institute of Arts]], following the release of the book and accompanying soundtrack by [[Viking Press]]. 'Harley Loco' and [[Blue Microphones]] also released a mini-documentary about Barb's work as a music producer called '[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn84HGry_D4 Harley Loco and Blue Microphones present Barb Morrison]'.


Music that Morrison produced for Rayya Elias' book ''Harley Loco'' was presented by author [[Elizabeth Gilbert]] at the [[Detroit Institute of Arts]], following the release of the book and accompanying soundtrack by [[Viking Press]]. 'Harley Loco' and [[Blue Microphones]] also released a mini-documentary about Barb's work as a music producer called Harley Loco & Blue Microphones Presents Barb Morrison.
==Currently==
Barb is currently producing records and film scores in her Brooklyn, New York studio. Recent projects include upcoming releases by [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]] and [[The Cliks]], as well as a number of songs featuring [[Grammy Award|Grammy-nominated]] mixer [[Tony Maserati]].


In 2014, Morrison produced records for various artists including Rachael Sage,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://americansongwriter.com/song-premiere-rachael-sage-new-destination/|title=Song Premiere: Rachael Sage, "New Destination"|first=Evan|last=Schlansky|date=March 5, 2014|website=American Songwriter}}</ref> Miranda Di Perno,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://perezhilton.com/tv/Princess_Superstar_Im_A_Firecracker/?id=800a2803d16f7#.VH00VYeqv0A |title=Princess Superstar - I'm a Firecracker on Perez TV |access-date=December 15, 2014 |archive-date=July 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701170726/http://perezhilton.com/tv/Princess_Superstar_Im_A_Firecracker/?id=800a2803d16f7#.VH00VYeqv0A |url-status=dead }}</ref> Princess Superstar, Carrie Ashley Hill<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/11/exclusive_premiere_carrie_ashley_hills_broke_up_broke_down_video.php |title=Exclusive Premiere: Carrie Ashley Hill's 'Broke up, Broke Down' Video Breathes NYC &#124; Village Voice |access-date=December 15, 2014 |archive-date=January 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104060015/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/11/exclusive_premiere_carrie_ashley_hills_broke_up_broke_down_video.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> and composed scores for the films ''Sidewalk Traffic'', ''FAST'' and ''Ma/ddy''. They also spoke on the "Gender Amplified" panel at [[Barnard College]], and they were a featured film score composer on ASCAP's 2014 "Spotlight".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/fsw/cu/2014/profiles/barb-morrison.aspx |title=Barb Morrison |access-date=December 15, 2014 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060025/http://www.ascap.com/eventsawards/events/fsw/cu/2014/profiles/barb-morrison.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Barb is currently endorsed by [[Gibson Guitars]], [[Blue Microphones]], [http://www.sugar-bytes.de Sugar Bytes], [http://www.nambagear.com Namba Gear] and [[DrumCore]].


In 2015, Morrison produced records and film scores for various projects such as "Sugar" on [[PBS]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pbs.org/indiefilms/shorts/sugar/ |title=Sugar &#124; Shorts &#124; PBS Indies Showcase |website=[[PBS]] |access-date=August 24, 2017 |archive-date=August 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831040120/http://www.pbs.org/indiefilms/shorts/sugar/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as performed at the Carlyle with [[Debbie Harry]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.superbuddhamusic.com/2015/04/05/debbie-harry-at-the-carlyle-nyc/ |title=DEBBIE HARRY AT THE CARLYLE NYC &#124; barb morrison |access-date=April 25, 2016 |archive-date=May 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160512232110/http://www.superbuddhamusic.com/2015/04/05/debbie-harry-at-the-carlyle-nyc/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> They were also featured in a ''New York Times'' article about producing transgender artists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/opinion/transgender-today/stories/barb-morrison,%20https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/opinion/transgender-today/stories/barb-morrison|title=Opinion &#124; Transgender Lives: Your Stories: barb morrison|date=September 13, 2018|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref>
==Discography==


In 2016, Morrison produced the album "Shine" by [[Ryan Cassata]] as well as "Take My Shoulder" by Venus DeMars and [[Laura Jane Grace]].
===Albums===
* ''Gutterboy'', [[Geffen Records]]. (1989, 1992) ''(Saxophone, vocals)''
* ''Gutterboy, St. Stanislaus of East Seventh'', [[Mercury Records]]. (1991) ''(Saxophone, vocals, guitar)''
* ''[[Antony and the Johnsons]]: Immortal Bird / [[Cripple and the Starfish]]'', [[Durtro]]. (2000) ''(Clarinet, Saxophone)''
* ''[[Rufus Wainwright]]: [[Wig in a Box]]'', Off Records. (2003) ''(Producer)''
* ''[[Greatest Hits (2005 Blondie album)|Blondie: Greatest Hits: Sight & Sound]]'', [[EMI]]. (2005) ''(Producer)''
* ''[[Scissor Sisters]]: [[Filthy/Gorgeous]] (ATOC vs. Superbuddha remix)'', ''A Touch of Class''. (2005) ''(Remixer)''
* ''[[Necessary Evil (Deborah Harry album)|Deborah Harry: Necessary Evil]]'', [[Eleven Seven]]. (2007) ''(Producer/Songwriter)''
* ''[[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]: [[Panic of Girls]]'', [[Eleven Seven]]/[[EMI]]. (2011) ''(Songwriter)''
* ''[[The Cliks]]: [[Black Tie Elevator]]''. (2013) ''(Mixer)''


In 2017, Morrison received their first [[Platinum Records]] for producing the song '[[In the Flesh (Blondie song)|In the Flesh]]' for [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]'s album ''[[Greatest Hits (2005 Blondie album)|Sight & Sound]]''. They also produced Gina Volpe's (founding member of the punk band [[Lunachicks]]) solo album "Different Animal".
===Film scores===
* ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1080761/fullcredits#cast NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell]''- Scored this 2007 Emmy-nominated documentary for VH-1. ''(Credited as Emboznik)''


In 2018, Morrison composed the score for the documentary "Cherry Grove Stories"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cherrygrovestories.com/new-index|title=Credits|website=Cherry Grove Stories}}</ref> and also produced the debut EP by [[Asia Kate Dillon]] 'Handsome Hands'.
* ''[[Joan of arcadia]]''- Source music for episode #114 of this CBS primetime series' 2004 season. ''(Credited as Sean Demis & Buzz Morrison)''


In 2019, Morrison produced the second solo record by Gina Volpe, which ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine called "modern angst via detuned metal guitars and rattling 808 beats".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lunachicks-gina-volpe-new-song-time-to-come-777749/|title=Lunachicks Guitarist Rails Against Justice Kavanaugh in New Metal-Pop Song|first=Ryan|last=Reed|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=January 11, 2019}}</ref>
* ''[['Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave]]''- Sound chip for promotional ad, [[Cannes Film Festival]] 2004 for MTV Networks and International Agency: Kidvertisers. ''(Credited as Barb Morrison)''


From 2020 - 2023, Morrison produced the debut album by [https://www.instagram.com/trippingjupiter/ Tripping Jupiter] featuring bass by [[Gail Ann Dorsey]] and baritone horn by [[Elizabeth Gilbert]]. The award winning film for the song "Lipstick of the Brave" was animated by [[Bill Plympton]].
* ''[[The safety of objects]]''- Full score, all source music, incidentals and trailer for this feature film starring [[Glenn Close]], [[Dermot Mulroney]], [[Patricia Clarkson]], [[Joshua Jackson]] and directed by [[Rose Troche]]. Released in March 2003. ''(Credited as Emboznik, Bullet, Super Buddha, Itchy Trigger Finger)''
Morrison also produced the debut EP by [[Katrina Weidman]] as well as the song "Grab Em" by [[Sherry Vine]].


Morrison also appears on Season Three of ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76zQ8u-pBpg Show Us Your Junk]'', a show about music producers and their studios.
* ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0447691/ Rosa negra 2: Como corre el amor]''- Score (2004) ''(Credited as Emboznik, Blizzard Twins, Sonic & Buzz)''


Morrison is endorsed by Sugar Bytes,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sugar-bytes.de/content/artists/index.php?lang=&artist=30|title=Sugar Bytes &#124; Artists|date=December 17, 2014|access-date=June 3, 2019|archive-date=December 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217031733/http://www.sugar-bytes.de/content/artists/index.php?lang=&artist=30|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> DrumCore, Earthquaker Devices,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/barb-morrison|title=Barb Morrison|website=EarthQuaker Devices}}</ref> [[D'Angelico Guitars]] and [[Gibson Guitars]].
* ''[[The l word]]'' – Full musical score for the creation of the pilot of this Showtime original series starring [[Jennifer Beals]] and [[Pam Grier]]. Directed by [[Rose Troche]]. ''(Credited as Emboznik)''


==Author==
* ''[[Raising Victor Vargas]]'' – Hip hop source cue for this feature film directed by [[Peter Sollett]]. [[Sundance Film Festival]] choice award, one of IFC's 'Top 10 to Watch For in 2003.' Released March 30, 2003. ''(Credited as Sonic & Buzz)''


In June 2023 Morrison released the memoir ''Bottoming For God'', with author endorsements from [[Elizabeth Gilbert]], [[Dito Montiel]] and [[Debbie Harry]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barbmorrisonmusic.com/book|title=Bottoming For God|website=Barb Morrison}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=June 2023}}
* ''[http://www.scenariosusa.org/watchfilms/films/2006/08/choices_the_good_the_bad_the_u.html Choices: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly]''- Full musical score of this short film directed by [[Tamara Jenkins]] (writer/director, [[Slums of Beverly Hills]]) and [http://scenariosusa.org Scenarios USA]. Released on Showtime in December 2003. ''(Credited as Sonic & Buzz)''


==Personal life==
* ''[[G (2002 film)|G]]''- Hip Hop source cue. A feature film by [[Andrew Lauren]], starring [[Blair Underwood]] ([[Sex & the City]]) and released in September 2004 ''(Credited as Sonic & Buzz)''
Morrison identifies as [[non binary]] and lives in [[Frenchtown, New Jersey]]<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/storywall/transgender-today/stories/barb-morrison "Transgender Today: barb morrison"], ''[[The New York Times]]''. Accessed April 25, 2016. "record producer from Frenchtown, N.J."</ref> and [[Los Angeles]] with their wife Jaime Karpovich.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/barb.morrison.583/posts/10158727451384766?comment_id=10158728445579766&notif_id=1592125498922480&notif_t=feed_comment {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=June 2023}}


==Discography==
* ''[[A-List (film)|A-List]]''- Full musical score for this feature film directed by [[Shira Lee Shalit]] starring [[Sally Kirkland]] ([[Bruce Almighty]]), [[Daphne Zuniga]] ([[Melrose Place]]) and [[David Carradine]]. Release for spring 2005 ''(Credited as Emboznik & Sean Semis and Buzz Morrison)''
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===Albums===
* ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0132914/ David Searching]''- Opening credits & source cue for this feature film starring [[Anthony Rapp]] ([[Rent (musical)|Rent]]). Directed by Leslie Smith, released in 1999. ''(Credited as Itchy Trigger Finger)''
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/404170 ''Gutterboy''], [[Geffen Records]]. (1989, 1992) (Saxophone, vocals)
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/404170 ''Gutterboy, St. Stanislaus of East Seventh''], [[Mercury Records]]. (1991) (Saxophone, Vocals, Guitar)
* ''[[Antony and the Johnsons]]: Immortal Bird / [[Cripple and the Starfish]]'', [[Durtro]]. (2000) (Clarinet, Saxophone)
* ''[[LP (singer)]]: [[Heart-Shaped Scar]]'' Koch Records (2001) (Producer, Songwriter)
* ''[[Rufus Wainwright]]: [[Wig in a Box]]'', Off Records. (2003) (Producer)
* ''[[Greatest Hits (2005 Blondie album)|Blondie: Greatest Hits: Sight & Sound]]'', [[EMI]]. (2005) (Producer)
* ''[[Scissor Sisters]]: [[Filthy/Gorgeous]] (ATOC vs. Superbuddha remix)'', ''A Touch of Class''. (2005) (Remixer)
* ''[[Necessary Evil (Deborah Harry album)|Deborah Harry: Necessary Evil]]'', [[Eleven Seven]]. (2007) (Producer, Songwriter)
* ''[[Franz Ferdinand (band)]]: [[Covers (Franz Ferdinand EP)]]'', [[Domino Recording Company]] (2011) (Producer)
* ''[[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]: [[Panic of Girls]]'', [[Eleven Seven]]/[[EMI]]. (2011) (Songwriter)
* ''[[The Cliks]]: [[Black Tie Elevator]]''. (2013) (Mixer)
* ''[[Ryan Cassata]]: Shine''. (2016) (Producer)
* ''[https://dopecausewesaid.com/dope-music/gina-volpe-different-animal-prod-by-barb-morrison Gina Volpe: Different Animal]'' (2017) (Producer)
* ''[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lunachicks-gina-volpe-new-song-time-to-come-777749/ Gina Volpe: Winter to Spring Singles]'' (2019) (Producer)
* ''[[Asia Kate Dillon]]: Handsome Hands'' (2020) (Producer)


===Film scores===
* ''[[Rufus Wainwright]]''- Produced song 'The Origin of Love' for tribute cd for the movie ''[[Hedwig and the Angry Inch (film)|Hedwig and the Angry Inch]]'', released in September 2003. Featured in [http://www.rainlake.com/ Rainlake Production's] documentary of the making of 'Wig in a box' ''(Credited as Barb Morrison)''
* ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1080761/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm The Coolest Year in Hell]''- Scored this 2007 Emmy-nominated documentary for VH-1. (Credited as Emboznik)

* ''[[Joan of Arcadia]]''- Source music for episode #114 of this CBS primetime series' 2004 season. (Credited as Sean Demis & Buzz Morrison)
* ''[http://www.scenariosusa.org/films/abstinence/toothpaste/ Toothpaste (film)]'' ([http://scenariosusa.org Scenarios USA])- Full musical score for this short film directed by [[Ben Younger]] ([[Boiler Room (film)|Boiler Room]]), shot by [[Guillermo Navarro]] ([[Hellboy]]) and produced by Michael Waxman ([[Collateral (film)|Collateral]]). Released for Showtime Spring 2005 ''(Credited as Emboznik)''
* ''[['Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen and Dave]]''- Sound chip for promotional ad, [[Cannes Film Festival]] 2004 for MTV Networks and International Agency: Kidvertisers. (Credited as Barb Morrison)

* ''[[The safety of objects]]''- Full score, all source music, incidentals and trailer for this feature film starring [[Glenn Close]], [[Dermot Mulroney]], [[Patricia Clarkson]], [[Joshua Jackson]] and directed by [[Rose Troche]]. Released in March 2003. (Credited as Emboznik, Bullet, Super Buddha, Itchy Trigger Finger)
* ''The [[Buddy Baker (composer)|Buddy Baker]] ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop.''- Composed for and conducted a 20-piece orchestra including members of the [[New York Philharmonic]] and [[Metropolitan Opera]]. Moderated by [[Mark Snow]] ([[The X-Files]]) and [[Marco Beltrami]] ([[Blade II]] and [[Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines]]). ''(Credited as Emboznik)''
* ''Rosa negra 2: Como corre el amor''- Score (2004) (Credited as Emboznik, Blizzard Twins, Sonic & Buzz)

* ''[[Concussion (film)|Concussion]]'' – Full musical score for this feature film directed by [[Stacie Passon]] and produced by [[Rose Troche]], starring [[Robin Weigert]] and [[Maggie Siff]]. ''(Credited as Barb Morrison)''
* ''[[The l word]]'' – Full musical score for the creation of the pilot of this Showtime original series starring [[Jennifer Beals]] and [[Pam Grier]]. Directed by [[Rose Troche]]. (Credited as Emboznik)
* ''[[Raising Victor Vargas]]'' – Hip hop source cue for this feature film directed by [[Peter Sollett]]. [[Sundance Film Festival]] choice award, one of IFC's 'Top 10 to Watch For in 2003.' Released March 30, 2003. (Credited as Sonic & Buzz)

* ''[http://futurestates.tv/episodes/elliot-king-is-a-third Elliot King is Third]'' – Full musical score for this short film directed by [[Rose Troche]] and produced by [[Stacie Passon]]. ''(Credited as Barb Morrison)''
* ''Choices: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly''- Full musical score of this short film directed by [[Tamara Jenkins]] (writer/director, [[Slums of Beverly Hills]]) and Scenarios USA. Released on Showtime in December 2003. (Credited as Sonic & Buzz)
* ''[[G (2002 film)|G]]''- Hip Hop source cue. A feature film by Andrew Lauren, starring [[Blair Underwood]] ([[Sex & the City]]) and released in September 2004 (Credited as Sonic & Buzz)

* ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2616448/ Sidewalk Traffic]'' - Full musical score for this film directed by [http://reason.com/blog/2013/06/28/reason-tvs-anthony-l-fisher-presents-sid Anthony Fisher] and starring [[Heather Matarazzo]] and [[Kurt Loder]]
* ''A-List''- Full musical score for this feature film directed by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0787757/ Shira Lee Shalit] starring [[Sally Kirkland]] ([[Bruce Almighty]]), [[Daphne Zuniga]] ([[Melrose Place]]) and [[David Carradine]]. Release for spring 2005 (Credited as Emboznik & Sean Semis and Buzz Morrison)
* ''David Searching''- Opening credits & source cue for this feature film starring [[Anthony Rapp]] ([[Rent (musical)|Rent]]). Directed by Leslie Smith, released in 1999. (Credited as Itchy Trigger Finger)

* ''[[Rufus Wainwright]]''- Produced song 'The Origin of Love' for tribute CD for the movie ''[[Hedwig and the Angry Inch (film)|Hedwig and the Angry Inch]]'', released in September 2003. Featured in [http://www.rainlake.com/ Rainlake Production's] documentary of the making of 'Wig in a box' (Credited as Barb Morrison)
* ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3313776/ FAST]'' - Full musical score for this short film directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0895234/ Melanie Vesey].
* ''Toothpaste (film)'' (Scenarios USA)- Full musical score for this short film directed by [[Ben Younger]] ([[Boiler Room (film)|Boiler Room]]), shot by [[Guillermo Navarro]] ([[Hellboy]]) and produced by Michael Waxman ([[Collateral (film)|Collateral]]). Released for Showtime Spring 2005 (Credited as Emboznik)

* ''The [[Buddy Baker (composer)|Buddy Baker]] ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop.''- Composed for and conducted a 20-piece orchestra including members of the [[New York Philharmonic]] and [[Metropolitan Opera]]. Moderated by [[Mark Snow]] ([[The X-Files]]) and [[Marco Beltrami]] ([[Blade II]] and [[Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines]]). (Credited as Emboznik)
* ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3914252/ ma/ddy]'' - Full musical score for this film directed by [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3859940/ Devon Kirkpatrick] starring [[Clea DuVall]] and [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6679311/ Mel Shimkovitz]
* ''[[Concussion (2013 film)|Concussion]]'' – Full musical score for this feature film directed by [[Stacie Passon]] and produced by [[Rose Troche]], starring [[Robin Weigert]] and [[Maggie Siff]]. (Credited as Barb Morrison)
* ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2915172/ Elliot King is Third]'' – Full musical score for this short film directed by [[Rose Troche]] and produced by [[Stacie Passon]]. (Credited as Barb Morrison)
* ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2616448/ Sidewalk Traffic]'' - Full musical score for this film directed by Anthony Fisher and starring [[Heather Matarazzo]] and [[Kurt Loder]]
* ''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3313776/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm FAST]'' - Full musical score for this short film directed by Melanie Vesey.
* ''[http://www.devonkirkpatrick.com/films Ma/ddy]'' - Full musical score for this film directed by Devon Kirkpatrick starring [[Clea DuVall]] and Mel Shimkovitz
* [https://itvs.org/films/sugar/ Sugar] - Full musical score and source music for this series on [[PBS]], directed by [[Rose Troche]]
* [http://www.cherrygrovestories.com/ Cherry Grove Stories] - Full musical score and source music for the documentary directed by Michael Fisher


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.barbmorrisonmusic.com/news/the-top-five-things-you-should-never-do-in-the-studio Top Five Things You Should Never Do In The Studio]
* [http://www.superbuddhamusic.com super buddha Web Site]
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/arts/music/16harr.html New York Times article]
* [https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/16/arts/music/16harr.html New York Times Debbie Harry Article]
* [http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/deborah-harry/ Debbie Harry Concert Review]
* [https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/deborah-harry/ Debbie Harry Concert Review]
* [https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/10780-necessary-evil/ Interview with Debbie Harry, 'Necessary Evil']
* [http://sweatybitchesofrocknroll.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/producing-life-by-her-rules-a-qa-with-barb-morrison/ Interview]
* [https://genderamplified.org/barb-morrison-on-being-a-trans-music-producer/ Barb Morrison: On Being a Trans Music Producer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330013159/https://genderamplified.org/barb-morrison-on-being-a-trans-music-producer/ |date=March 30, 2018 }}
* [http://www.rachelsage.com/musings/kibitz/super-buddha Interview]
* [http://www.intrepidmusicgroup.com/superbuddha.html Agent Bio]
* [http://www.ldmmusic.com/SBBM2.html Film Score Discography]
* [http://www.mountainx.com/ae/2007/111407deborah Interview with Debbie Harry, 'Necessary Evil']


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Barb Morrison
Background information
Also known asBuzz Morrison, 'Super Buddha'
Born (1967-05-22) May 22, 1967 (age 57)
Schenectady, New York, US
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Film Score Composer, Author
Instrument(s)Vocals, saxophone, guitar, bass
Years active1984–present
Websitewww.barbmorrisonmusic.com

Barb Morrison (born May 22, 1967) is an American recording artist, Top 5 Billboard dance chart songwriter, and Platinum record producer, best known as producer for numerous artists such as Blondie, Rufus Wainwright, Franz Ferdinand (band), LP, Asia Kate Dillon and as an ASCAP-featured film score composer.

Early life and music

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Barb Morrison, the child of James and Helen Morrison, was born May 22, 1967, in Schenectady, New York, and has two brothers, James Jr. and Shawn. After beginning piano at age 7 and saxophone at age 9, Barb joined their first punk band as a drummer at age 14. They bought their first guitar for $15.00 at the age of 17 and moved to New York City later that year to pursue a career in music.

Career

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In 1985, they played their first NYC show at CBGB and became a regular onstage at many East Village venues of the era such as Danceteria, The Ritz, Pyramid Club, and Limelight. While still a teenager Morrison was already playing sax with punk musicians Sylvain Sylvain, Johnny Thunders and Cherry Vanilla.

In 1987, they joined the band 'Gutterboy' as a saxophone player, guitarist and back up singer. 'Gutterboy', fronted by writer/director Dito Montiel, toured with Bryan Adams, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Stray Cats and Ramones. They were signed to Mercury Records in 1989, released "St. Stanislaus of E. 7th St." and modeled for photographer Bruce Weber's Gianni Versace catalog.

In 1992, they left Gutterboy to start the band "Itchy Trigger Finger" with longtime friend Harry Nagle. In Itchy Trigger Finger they toured on Lollapalooza along with Sonic Youth, Hole, Sinéad O'Connor, Cypress Hill, Moby, Beck, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Coolio, yo la tengo, The Roots and Patti Smith. From 1995–1998, they were also the sax player and guitarist for the Squeeze box house band at Don Hill's, sharing that stage with Green Day, Deborah Harry, Joey Arias, Lady Bunny, John Cameron Mitchell, Nina Hagen, The Runaways, Justin Bond and Jayne County.

In 2000, Morrison scored their first film, The Safety of Objects starring Glenn Close. They also wrote a song titled "Kiss It All Goodbye" for the movie with LP, and later that year co-wrote and produced three songs, including the title track, for L.P.'s debut album Heart-Shaped Scar. That same year, Morrison also joined Antony and the Johnsons as a clarinet player and saxophonist. In 2001 Morrison began producing a number of bands who had contributed to the film's soundtrack. Morrison spent 2000–2006 co-producing and scoring films with teams such as Emboznik, 'Sonic & Buzz' and the Blizzard Twins. For a detailed film score discography see the Film Scores discography section.

From 2000–2012 Morrison made up half of the record production duo Super Buddha. In 2005, Morrison received their first Gold Record for producing the song 'In the Flesh' for Blondie's album Sight & Sound, and also collaborated with Grammy Award winner Pink on the video for the song "Hello Bonjour". In 2006, Barb co-wrote the Top 5 Billboard dance chart remix 'Two Times Blue: Debbie Harry vs. Soul Seekerz' and the song If I Had You, which was featured regularly on VH-1. In 2011, Morrison co-wrote three songs on Blondie's Panic of Girls album as well as contributing production to releases by Franz Ferdinand and Lily Allen.

In 2012, Morrison left Super Buddha to pursue a solo career. Their first endeavor was writing and producing 3 songs for Blondie: Dead Air, Bride of Infinity and Practice Makes Perfect. That same year they composed the film score for the movie Concussion, starring Robin Weigert and Maggie Siff, an official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival[1] and winner of the Berlin Film Festival's Teddy Award Jury Prize. Also that year, Barb mixed the album Black Tie Elevator for The Cliks.

2013-present

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Music that Morrison produced for Rayya Elias' book Harley Loco was presented by author Elizabeth Gilbert at the Detroit Institute of Arts, following the release of the book and accompanying soundtrack by Viking Press. 'Harley Loco' and Blue Microphones also released a mini-documentary about Barb's work as a music producer called Harley Loco & Blue Microphones Presents Barb Morrison.

In 2014, Morrison produced records for various artists including Rachael Sage,[2] Miranda Di Perno,[3] Princess Superstar, Carrie Ashley Hill[4] and composed scores for the films Sidewalk Traffic, FAST and Ma/ddy. They also spoke on the "Gender Amplified" panel at Barnard College, and they were a featured film score composer on ASCAP's 2014 "Spotlight".[5]

In 2015, Morrison produced records and film scores for various projects such as "Sugar" on PBS,[6] as well as performed at the Carlyle with Debbie Harry.[7] They were also featured in a New York Times article about producing transgender artists.[8]

In 2016, Morrison produced the album "Shine" by Ryan Cassata as well as "Take My Shoulder" by Venus DeMars and Laura Jane Grace.

In 2017, Morrison received their first Platinum Records for producing the song 'In the Flesh' for Blondie's album Sight & Sound. They also produced Gina Volpe's (founding member of the punk band Lunachicks) solo album "Different Animal".

In 2018, Morrison composed the score for the documentary "Cherry Grove Stories"[9] and also produced the debut EP by Asia Kate Dillon 'Handsome Hands'.

In 2019, Morrison produced the second solo record by Gina Volpe, which Rolling Stone magazine called "modern angst via detuned metal guitars and rattling 808 beats".[10]

From 2020 - 2023, Morrison produced the debut album by Tripping Jupiter featuring bass by Gail Ann Dorsey and baritone horn by Elizabeth Gilbert. The award winning film for the song "Lipstick of the Brave" was animated by Bill Plympton. Morrison also produced the debut EP by Katrina Weidman as well as the song "Grab Em" by Sherry Vine.

Morrison also appears on Season Three of Show Us Your Junk, a show about music producers and their studios.

Morrison is endorsed by Sugar Bytes,[11] DrumCore, Earthquaker Devices,[12] D'Angelico Guitars and Gibson Guitars.

Author

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In June 2023 Morrison released the memoir Bottoming For God, with author endorsements from Elizabeth Gilbert, Dito Montiel and Debbie Harry.[13][better source needed]

Personal life

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Morrison identifies as non binary and lives in Frenchtown, New Jersey[14] and Los Angeles with their wife Jaime Karpovich.[15][better source needed]

Discography

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Albums

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Film scores

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References

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  1. ^ Hidalgo, Alexandra (October 25, 2013). "Interview with agnès films member Barb Morrison, score composer for Concussion". agnès films. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Schlansky, Evan (March 5, 2014). "Song Premiere: Rachael Sage, "New Destination"". American Songwriter.
  3. ^ "Princess Superstar - I'm a Firecracker on Perez TV". Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  4. ^ "Exclusive Premiere: Carrie Ashley Hill's 'Broke up, Broke Down' Video Breathes NYC | Village Voice". Archived from the original on January 4, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "Barb Morrison". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  6. ^ "Sugar | Shorts | PBS Indies Showcase". PBS. Archived from the original on August 31, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  7. ^ "DEBBIE HARRY AT THE CARLYLE NYC | barb morrison". Archived from the original on May 12, 2016. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  8. ^ "Opinion | Transgender Lives: Your Stories: barb morrison". September 13, 2018 – via NYTimes.com.
  9. ^ "Credits". Cherry Grove Stories.
  10. ^ Reed, Ryan (January 11, 2019). "Lunachicks Guitarist Rails Against Justice Kavanaugh in New Metal-Pop Song". Rolling Stone.
  11. ^ "Sugar Bytes | Artists". December 17, 2014. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ "Barb Morrison". EarthQuaker Devices.
  13. ^ "Bottoming For God". Barb Morrison.
  14. ^ Staff. "Transgender Today: barb morrison", The New York Times. Accessed April 25, 2016. "record producer from Frenchtown, N.J."
  15. ^ https://www.facebook.com/barb.morrison.583/posts/10158727451384766?comment_id=10158728445579766&notif_id=1592125498922480&notif_t=feed_comment [bare URL]
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