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Brendan West 1919 Market Street # 7 Oakland Ca 94607 + 1 415.525.7631 [email protected] Qualifications 15 Years live sound – FOH, monitors & production 14 years pro musician, composer & arranger 12 years audio recording – analog & digital 10 years lighting design and stage rigging Excellent computer skills (Mac & PC) Extensive live audio & system design Live recording & mixing Consulting, teaching and coaching Employment Producer/Designer Freelance 1999-Present As a freelance producer I have worked on numerous audio productions, most recently producing a live pop/orchestral recording and documentary filmed in a single day called “Petty Troubles” (pettytroubles.com). As a sound designer I have designed dozens of live shows, a selected list is below. Audio Designer Ubisoft (Rocksmith) 2010-Present For Rocksmith & Rocksmith 2014 I fully transcribed numerous rock and pop songs and created accurate, playable music levels for users to perform. Additionally, I designed the internal tool used for level creation including UI/UX design and 3 rd party software development. I also designed DSP audio emulations of classic guitar equipment to be used by the player. This included art direction, audio analysis, UI/UX design and implementation. I then developed the workflow for creation of authentic emulated guitar tones that players hear when playing their instrument through the game. In July, 2012 I travelled to Wacken, Germany to provide developer feedback to the European music press and demo the title for celebrities and musicians. For both releases I edited and wrote VO for in-game tutorials, performed and recorded VO for guide tracks and managed the intake of VO assets from 3 rd parties. Additionally, I managed all audio aspects of complex video shoots with live talent and pre-recorded VO interacting on-camera. Sound Designer/Engineer Teatro ZinZanni SF 2008-2012 Teatro Zinzanni was a premium entertainment destination with very high technical and artistic standards. As FOH mixer I was responsible for 20+ channels of live wireless mics, 24 channels of live orchestra and 8+ channels of recorded multi-channel playback. While with TZ I had the pleasure of having collaborative relationships with clowns, acrobats, magicians, singers, musicians, dogs, celebrities, comedians, singers puppets and puppeteers. Often in the same show. I Spearheaded the transition from a legacy mini-disc playback system to a computer sound effect playback system based on Qlab. In addition to improving the audible quality of the sound effects, the new system allowed for immersive multi- channel sound design previously not possible. I designed numerous shows for Zinazanni until the show’s close in 2012. I provided audio consulting for their tour to Costa Mesa in 2012. Audio Crew Berkeley Rep. “American Idiot” 2009 For the inaugural run of “American Idiot” I assisted in the install and rigging of a new Meyer Sound system including three large M’elodie arrays. For this production I rigged speakers, assisted in system optimization, mic’d on-stage instruments and assisted with sound effect playback and console set-up. Sound Designer/Tech Julia Morgan CFA (Berkeley Playhouse) 2003-2012 As a designer and technician with the Julia Morgan Center I successfully designed lights and sound for numerous rental clients with tight budgets and little set-up time. I also consulted on new equipment upgrades and purchasing for venue lighting & sound improvements. Audio Technician Pinole Community TV 2005-2008 Managed all aspects of live audio production for broadcast TV station including concerts, sports, civic events and news. Operated and directed pro ENG cameras in the field, production truck and studio. Live Sound Mixer The Pound, SF 2003-2005 Mixed FOH and monitors in “Infamous” SF metal club. Repaired damaged equipment, managed load-ins for local and touring talent. Learned many valuable mediation skills working with rowdy metalheads.
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Brendan West 1919 Market Street #7 Oakland Ca 94607 +1 415.525.7631 [email protected]
Qualifications 15 Years live sound – FOH, monitors & production 14 years pro musician, composer & arranger 12 years audio recording – analog & digital 10 years lighting design and stage rigging
Excellent computer skills (Mac & PC) Extensive live audio & system design Live recording & mixing Consulting, teaching and coaching
Employment
Producer/Designer
Freelance
1999-Present
As a freelance producer I have worked on numerous audio productions, most recently producing a live pop/orchestral recording and documentary filmed in a single day called “Petty Troubles” (pettytroubles.com). As a sound designer I have designed dozens of live shows, a selected list is below.
Audio Designer
Ubisoft (Rocksmith)
2010-Present
For Rocksmith & Rocksmith 2014 I fully transcribed numerous rock and pop songs and created accurate, playable music levels for users to perform. Additionally, I designed the internal tool used for level creation including UI/UX design and 3rd party software development. I also designed DSP audio emulations of classic guitar equipment to be used by the player. This included art direction, audio analysis, UI/UX design and implementation. I then developed the workflow for creation of authentic emulated guitar tones that players hear when playing their instrument through the game. In July, 2012 I travelled to Wacken, Germany to provide developer feedback to the European music press and demo the title for celebrities and musicians.
For both releases I edited and wrote VO for in-game tutorials, performed and recorded VO for guide tracks and managed the intake of VO assets from 3rd parties. Additionally, I managed all audio aspects of complex video shoots with live talent and pre-recorded VO interacting on-camera.
Sound Designer/Engineer
Teatro ZinZanni SF
2008-2012
Teatro Zinzanni was a premium entertainment destination with very high technical and artistic standards. As FOH mixer I was responsible for 20+ channels of live wireless mics, 24 channels of live orchestra and 8+ channels of recorded multi-channel playback. While with TZ I had the pleasure of having collaborative relationships with clowns, acrobats, magicians, singers, musicians, dogs, celebrities, comedians, singers puppets and puppeteers. Often in the same show. I Spearheaded the transition from a legacy mini-disc playback system to a computer sound effect playback system based on Qlab. In addition to improving the audible quality of the sound effects, the new system allowed for immersive multi-channel sound design previously not possible. I designed numerous shows for Zinazanni until the show’s close in 2012. I provided audio consulting for their tour to Costa Mesa in 2012.
Audio Crew Berkeley Rep. “American Idiot” 2009
For the inaugural run of “American Idiot” I assisted in the install and rigging of a new Meyer Sound system including three large M’elodie arrays. For this production I rigged speakers, assisted in system optimization, mic’d on-stage instruments and assisted with sound effect playback and console set-up.
Sound Designer/Tech Julia Morgan CFA (Berkeley Playhouse)
2003-2012
As a designer and technician with the Julia Morgan Center I successfully designed lights and sound for numerous rental clients with tight budgets and little set-up time. I also consulted on new equipment upgrades and purchasing for venue lighting & sound improvements.
Audio Technician
Pinole Community TV
2005-2008
Managed all aspects of live audio production for broadcast TV station including concerts, sports, civic events and news. Operated and directed pro ENG cameras in the field, production truck and studio.
Live Sound Mixer
The Pound, SF
2003-2005
Mixed FOH and monitors in “Infamous” SF metal club. Repaired damaged equipment, managed load-ins for local and touring talent. Learned many valuable mediation skills working with rowdy metalheads.
Sound Design, Production & Composition (selected)
“Zombie! The Musical!” Full length hard-rock musical
Composer & Arranger Begun 2009, performed 2014
12/2014 Dir. Jason Hoover Writer: Anthony Miller
“TBD: Reading App” Learning app for children
VO direction & production 8/2014 Writer: David Bernbaum
“Bachsmith DLC” Classical DLC content for game
Audio production & mixing 5/2014 Composer: Rocksmith Team Arranger: Brian McCune
“Petty Troubles” Live pop orchestra album
Producer & Engineer pettytroubles.com
05/2013 Composer: Matt Montgomery Arranger: Brian McCune
“Spring Awakening”
Sound design ACTSF competition winner (best musical)
08/2012
Dir. Reid Davis St. Mary’s College
“Teatro Zinzanni” Dinner Theatre/Circus Cabaret
Sound designer/Engineer 2008-2012 Supervisor: Rob Tomaszewski
“The Salt Plays” (2 shows) Music composition/direction 08/10–01/11 Dir. Jon Tracy Shotgun Players
“Beardo”
Co-sound design, operation BATCC Winner: Best Sound Design
02/2010 Dir. Patrick Dooley Shotgun Players
“The Three Penny Opera” Sound design & operation BATCC nominee: Best Sound Design
12/2009 Dir. Suzannah Martin Shotgun Players
“Beowulf” Sound design & operation East Bay Express: Best Play 2008
04/2009 Dir. Rod Hipskind Shotgun Players
“Seussical!”
Sound design BATCC Winner: Best Musical
10/07&08/11 Dir. Kimberly Dooley Berkeley Playhouse
Music Performance (selected)
“Stand” Under Cover Presents
“Hedwig”
“Spring Awakening”
“Jerry Springer the Opera”
Electric Funk Guitar http://undercoverpresents.com/ Guitar (electric)
Guitar (electric/acoustic)
Guitar (electric/acoustic)
01/2014 10/2012
05/2012
10/2010
Awesome Orchestra, The Independent, SF Boxcar Theatre, San Francisco
Center Rep, Lesher Center Walnut Creek
Ray of Light, the Victoria Theatre SF
“Vera Wilde” Guitar/mando/banjo 10/2008 Shotgun Players, Ashby Stage
“Suessical!” Guitar (electric/acoustic) 10/07&08/11 Berkeley Playhouse, JMCA Berkeley
“Almost Heaven” Guitar/mando/banjo 09/2006 Center Rep, Lesher Center Walnut Creek
Skills
Communication Collaboration Problem-solving Lesson-planning
Presenting Mac & PC mojo Sound System Optimization TCP/IP network set-up
International travel Cultural awareness Coaching Consulting
Solid rigging skills
Live/studio recording
Sound Design
Solid math skills
Wireless mic mojo
Music direction
Solid electronics skills
Analog & digital audio
VO direction & writing
Solid writing skills
Conflict resolution
Video editing & production Additional Skills: Acoustic treatment design and construction, acoustic analysis, sound system design, music composition & arranging, lighting design, stilt walking, fire eating, aerial arts, cycling, bicycle maintenance, throat singing, rock climbing/falling, rigging, rooftop gardening, cat herding, rotary engine maintenance.
Education & Other Notables BA - Broadcasting: Audio & sound design emphasis, minor: tech theatre – San Francisco State University Founding Member: Awesome Orchestra (Bay area orchestra collective) Eagle Scout Award: October of 1998 - BSA troop 277
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