Nine Inch Nails / Touring Band
Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Touring bassist and multi-instrumentalist for Lights in the Sky and Wave Goodbye from 2008 to 2009.
- With Nine Inch Nails
- 2008–2009
- Documented phases
- Lights in the Sky and Wave Goodbye
Profile
Justin Meldal-Johnsen and Nine Inch Nails
- NIN relationship
- Touring bassist and multi-instrumentalist
- Documented span
- 2008–2009
- Primary roles
- Bass, guitar and keyboards
Work with Nine Inch Nails
Justin Meldal-Johnsen joined Nine Inch Nails in 2008 for Lights in the Sky and remained through Wave Goodbye in 2009. His bass foundation and instrument changes supported both the technology-intensive arena production and the later reduced-scale shows.
His production and musical-director background made him part of an ensemble in which live arrangements, electronics and visual cues were tightly coordinated.
NIN Timeline
June 2008
Announced as a touring member
Joins the new live configuration assembled for Lights in the Sky.
2008
Lights in the Sky
Performs bass and additional instruments within the interactive arena production.
2009
NIN/JA and Wave Goodbye
Continues through the final touring phases before the extended live hiatus.
After 2009
Production and musical direction
Returns to a broad career as producer, musician and musical director.
Tours and Live Roles
2008–2009
Lights in the Sky / Wave Goodbye
Bass and multi-instrumental roles across the arena and farewell-scale presentations.
Notable Performances and Documents
2008–2009
Lights in the Sky / Wave Goodbye
The era profile connects Meldal-Johnsen to both major production models.
2008–2009
Live Arrangements
Instrument changes and arrangement design explain the breadth of his live role.
Lights in the Sky
Live Instruments & Technology
The production’s synchronized systems provide context for the ensemble’s precision.
Selected Work Beyond NIN
Beck
Long-running work as bassist and musical director.
Air and M83
Performance and production relationships across electronic and alternative music.
Record production
Production credits include St. Vincent, Wolf Alice and other contemporary artists.