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A. David Burleigh

Movies Acted in

Punks (2000)
Bedazzled (2000)
Ready to Rumble (2000)
Never Been Kissed (1999)
Tycus (1998)
Johnny Handsome (1989)

Biography

"Life is like a boomerang..." say's A. David Burleigh (aka) "Big Dave," an 'AmeriCanadian' Record Producre/ Artist/ Singer-Songwritre/multi-instrumentalist, whom brings his grasp of the musically universal feel for the beats and groove to the songs he Penns, shapes and produces. His tailored melodies are instantly memorable, catchy, and rhythmic tunes that are lyrically rich. As an artist, Burleigh understands how to build an environment in which musicians thrive and create their best work. As a businessperson he is able to shape and package artistic recordings that sell.Through his companies Fifty9 Records, Fifty9 Productions, WatchTowre Music Publishing Company (BMI) and Fifty9 Films, Burleigh, has produced and consulted for a broad variety of talent, ranging from film works to gospel, rhythm and blues bands, and to heavy metal rock 'n rollers. His list of clients includes: DayVee and The Rockett Band, The Sold-out Band (lead by West Adam's 4 Square Choir, Charles Williams), Parisian rocker Dany Ganouna, R&B duo Curtis Nolan & Ray Crosby, Jo Mumford, David Bleu, X-it Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Geoff Gibbs, Priscilla Allen of the antiquated rock band "Edith's Wish" and more...Burleigh's tunes have been recorded by Ganouna, Mumford and by the World-renowned entertainer Gwen Brisco (aka: Gwen Briscoe, Actress). Credits also include as Producre, Songwritre, Artist his debut composite (2 Disc) CD release, "COWBOY '62," (RedDesert Part 1 & BleuDesert Part 2) DayVee and The Rockett Band (Sept. ©2004) & "The esreveR Trance Kuts" CD (Dec. ©2004) on Fifty9 Records. In addition, his song the single entitled: "Angel," DayVee & The Rockett Band (Various/World) (Nov. 2005) was featured on the Top 40 Radio Show (newartistradio.com): No. 3 on the charts for 9 weeks - New Artist Radio (#1 Source for New Music), Internet Radio World Wide on a 13 Radio Shows (Podcast and N.A.R.T.V - Internet Television). Hosted by TMC & Dark and recorded live every Sunday Night at 9:00 pm MST. Also, a Grammy Nominee (Feb. ©1998) by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. (USA) for Album Package and Notes: "From Where I Stand, The Black Experience In Country Music" (La Melle Prince - Disc #3, Track #7) (Box Set) by Executives Producers: Country Music Foundation (CMF) and Warner Bros. Records, Inc. Plus, winning in the Music City Festival's Professional Songwriting Rock & Pop Division (1988) and two of his compositions garnered awards in Billboard's Contest for Achievement in Pop and Rock (1989 & 2004).Burleigh, has also been showcased on The Tom Reed Show, KSCI-18 TV, Los Angeles, California (TV Interview: "The La Melle Prince Story©" (May 26, ©2003), KLOS 95.5 FM, Los Angeles's classic Rock station; as well as, a live interview & performance on FM 92.3 The Beat, a premier R&B and Hip-Hop music station Los Angeles, California. He was a Guest (Jan. 22, 2006) on John Anderson's (Host) "On The Horizon" Network radio show (OTH) (*2003 Internet show of the Year award for best Show, as awarded by New Artist Radio & *2005 Nominee for Best Talk Show Host by International Web Radio Awards).In (2006) he continues to currently working on his aunt's memoirs and a pending screenplay [Writers Guild of America, West (WGA) Registration #1140280 USA (©2006)(©1995)] of the late Decca Recording Artist (1969) La Melle Prince; thus, highlighting one of her key songs "The Man That Made A Woman Out Of Me," produced by the late Country Music famed Owen William Bradley and recorded at his historical recording studio "Bradley's Barn" in Nashville, TN. (Oct. 1969); also, with the legendary world renowned male quartet singing back vocals, The Jordanaires. Taken from the 1998 Grammy Nominated (Box Set) "From Where I Stand, The Black Experience In Country Music." Prince is and 'was' considered one of the most intriguing, distinct and unknown artist on this collection.Growing up in urban Los Angeles, California during (1970's-1980's), and hangin' around the famed Writer, Producer, Manager, Actor: John R. Daniels (I) (Also Known As: John Daniels/ Johnnie Daniels), and owner of Maverick's Flat International Music & Film (the defunct legendary b reeding ground for popular L.A. talent (recording artists and film pe rsonalities), Burleigh has lived and breathed music from an early a ge on, as a singer and percussionist, he performed in local clubs, h ouse parties and church choirs. Also, he worked as a young teenager as an assistant recording engineer at Maverick's International studio,as Daniels nurtured the careers of such rising celebritys as Four Tops; The Love Machine; Gwen Brisco (aka: Gwen Briscoe, Actress); various member s of Earth, Wind and Fire; Bob Welch; Howard Hewett & Jody Watelyand many, many more...After earning a Professional Certification of Arts degree in Recording Arts & Sciences from the University of C alifornia, Los Angeles (UCLA); shortly thereafter, Burleigh landed a jo b as Mastering Engineer at Custom Duplication, Inc. (CDI). The r e, he re-mastered and duplicated projects for such noted talents as Mic hael Jackson, Quincy Jones, K-Tel Records and the Jazz Crusaders and ma ny, many more... While at CDI, Burleigh founded DAB II Productions- now-'Fifty9 Productions, dedicated to the creation of music in Rock, R&B, Blues, Alternative/ Deep-House/ Ambience, Pop, & Hip-Hop/ Rap idiom s/ Experimental... He eventually left the duplicating facility to devote his attention to 'Fifty9 full-time, guiding young artists in their musical careers; as well as, composing solo projects. When asked about on touring with the band and showcasing his songs, Burleigh's reply,"I pretty much take the "Nomadic" approach to live music perform ance, the experience is engaging and enriches all of the components inv olved..."Burleigh has a l ways immersed himself in local and global community causes voluntee ring his services & friendship to individuals, groups and kidren inneed. He returned to school, 1st earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Sociology) and then a Master's in (Behavioral Sciences) from the Califo rnia State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH); yet, always managinghis time to the creative arts, for the shear purpose of "keeping the ba lance of life..." say's Burleigh. Burleigh's day-to-day community experiences are a source of his depth and immediacy for his music and other future creative endeavors...