Nigel Godrich, born in England on February 28 1971, is a Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and record producer. He is best known for his work with the English alternative band Radiohead and is sometimes called the Sixth member. He has also worked with acts such as Paul McCartney, Travis, Beck, Jason Falkner, Pavement, Air, Natalie Imbruglia, U2, and R.E.M. His production technique is notable for its dense "layers" of sound.