Layne Bourgoyne
Professional Summary
Innovative Producer/Recording Engineer/Musician with over Twenty Years comprehensive experience in the music industry; Solid background with Strong Track Record in Studio and Live Musical Stage Production; Charted Songwriter & Publisher; Keen ear for Mixing, Engineering & Editing; Highly Expressive Multi-instrumentalist with exceptional Composing/Arranging skills; Creative Visionary in the evolution of artist development; Exceptionally gifted in the Creation & Adaptation of Artists’ Songs, polishing thoroughly for commercial viability; Results-orientated in motivating artists to achieve their highest potential; Proven ability to unite clients with high-caliber musicianship relevant to genre; Mac & PC proficient; Highly experienced in recording sessions operating Cubase VST32; willing to travel
Professional Experience
Underland Studio,
New YorkRock The Dead Music (BMI), Songwriter & Publisher, New York
MinkStole Music (BMI), Songwriter & Publisher, Hollywood, CA & New York
Project Recording Studio Owner & Executive Producer
Producer/Arranger, Songwriter/Composer, Publisher, Recording Engineer/Mixer/Editor & Drum-programmer, Multi-instrumentalist, Lead & Backing Vocals
Overseeing and coordinating projects from conception to completion while staying within client budget
Producer, Arranger, Composer, Publisher & Performer of Compositions for ABC-TV, CDs, Indie Releases & Demos
Piano, keyboard/synthesizer-programming, bass & drum-programming, electric, acoustic & bass guitars, lead & backing vocals
Photography & Videography for CD/DVDs
Talent Acquisition & Artist Consultation
Creative design and quality control of promotional materials for artists employing PhotoShop
Worked in partnership with Stage & Sound Company assisting with live sound production, building of concert stages & setting up of audio equipment for special events such as Woodstock 2004, Fourth of July Celebration with the Mayor of New Paltz, University of New York, New Paltz Festivals, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Drifters, Tony Vacca & World Rhythms, and other diverse acts
Producer, Publisher and Artist Consultation for The Finer Things, “Brit Pop” Alternative/Modern Rock Group
Photographer for CD Cover & Live Stage Concerts
Graphic Artist for CD Cover and promotional materials for group’s web presence
Captured A&R interest of Sanctuary’s Rough Trade Records/High Road Management mogul, Matt Hickey
Secured interest of MTV affiliate, Filmmaker and Videographer, Craig Greene
Co-Producer/Arranger/Composer/Keyboards/Vocals
Recorded with Dino Herrmann (Engineer/Mixer for Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Destiny’s Child, Brian McKnight, Rod Stewart, Boyz to Men); Scott Van Zen (Guitarist/Co-writer for Gene Simmons of KISS, Ken Tamplin of Shout); Larry Seymour, (Bassist for Billy Idol, Rod Stewart, Tom Jones); Herman Beeftink (Film/TV Composer, Keyboardist for Walt Disney, The Carol Burnett Show, Roseanne, Cheers, Martina McBride’s “The Joy of Christmas” at Radio City Music Hall)
Concert Performance Highlights
Staged Rock Opera Concerts,
San Francisco, CAProducer, Arranger, Songwriter, Publisher & Lead Vocals: Golden Gate Park, Keystone Berkeley & Mabuhay Gardens
“Elvis Presley Extravaganza”, Las Vegas, NV
Lead Vocals at The Imperial Palace
The Platters, West Coast Tours
Lead Vocals for Opening Act & Keyboards for The Platters
Atomic Angel, Memphis, TN
Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Publisher & Lead Vocals: Chosen from thousands of submissions to perform original music at the Crossroads Music Festival; Attracted A&R & Record Labels, Producers, Publishers & Management Companies; Contracts offered to join Songwriting Staff of legendary Record Producer & PowerStation Studio Owner, Tony Bongiovi, in Memphis conglomerate with 315 Music Group
KNAC Mega Metal Battle of the Bands, Los Angeles, CA
Special Guest Performance with Charles Glenn (Motown Producer, Bassist, Keyboardist for Little Richard, Billy Preston, DeBarge, Ozone, Syreeta Wright)
Vocals and Vocal Arrangements for John Seda (Producer, Guitarist for Rising Sun Music, Wendy Melvoin of Prince)
Palomino Club All-Star Review, Los Angeles, CA
Musical Director and Vocal Arrangements for 15-Band Show
The College of Music, Memphis, TN
Solo Classical Piano Concerts
Radio/TV And Publications
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Billboard Magazine |
of the title cut, “Passion”, Passion CD, Mother Records: Billboard “Adult Contemporary Pick”, ASCAP “Special Pop Awards”, Multiple Entertainer Indie Association (EIA) Awards, Nashville, TNCo-publisher
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Charted in Radio & Records |
of “Shoot To Kill”, Back From Under CD, Mother Records: U.S. and Canadian Airplay, National & International Network Airplay, Received ASCAP “Special Pop Awards”, Multiple Entertainer Indie-Association (EIA) Awards,Co-writer & Co-publisher
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SYMPOSIUM RECORDS
Vocals and Flute
on 2 Charted Single Releases from *Lonnie Knight’s, Family In The Wind LP, Minneapolis, MN(*Multiple Winner for Best Guitarist of Minnesota Music Awards)
ANDROID RECORDS
Indie-Label Owner, Producer, Arranger, Composer, Publisher & Lead Vocals (2 Single Releases), San Francisco, CA
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ABC Television |
of 6 compositions receiving National & International Airplay in 7 countries including the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, South Africa & UruguayProducer, Arranger, Composer, Publisher and Performer
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the New York Waste Magazine |
in Lundo’s Pages9 Photos Published
Web Gallery Published
Reviewed in “Robert Lund – Man About Town” column, “My Summer “Vacation”
Film
Visual Concept Entertainment (VCE, Inc.), Hollywood, CA
Special Effects Animator for Award-Winning Motion Pictures (Steven Spielberg & Lucasfilms, Ltd.)
Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, Gremlins, The Ewok Adventure, Dreamscape and the cult classic, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai
Marketing Director for VFX Library
Songwriting Affiliations
Publisher & Co-writer:
Songwriting Team/Music & Lyrical collaboration with Joey Lyne (RCA Records; Billboard’s Hot 100; National Radio Airplay/Co-writer of Single Charted #6; Cash Box & Record World “Pop Picks”; Credited as one of the forerunners of Progressive Rock in Fuzz, Acid & Flowers, Rock Archive)Co-writer with Jerry Hayes (BMI Award-Winning Songwriter of the following Billboard #1 hits: “Who’s Cheatin’ Who” recorded by Alan Jackson, and also charted #1 by Charly McClain, and “Rollin’ With The Flow” recorded by Charlie Rich)
Co-writer with the Reverend Alan Rich Tynes (Tour Guitarist with Santana, Johnny Winter & Rick Derringer)
Volunteer Work
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Christ Tabernacle, Glendale, Queens, NY |
on Production Team: Live CD/DVD, “The Concert…The Story”; Youth Explosion/Aftershock; Youth Explosion at New Jersey’s Six Flags Great Adventure, The Northern Star Arena Michael W. Smith concert, 2007 and Third Day concert, 2005; Songwriter/Artists, David & Nicole Binion (The Binions); Calvin Hunt CD; Christ Tabernacle Choir for Direct TV, Songs of Celebration, 2007; Glendale and Bushwick, Queens Sunday ServicesVideo Camera Operator
EVERLY BROTHERS 2001 HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Music Industry Panel of Judges for Talent Contest and Opening Act at Music Festival with 11,000 attendees, Central City, KY
GOSPEL EXPLOSION SHOWCASE
Music Industry Panel of Judges for Bernice Walker’s 2005 Gospel Explosion Showcase held at the New York Hotel Pennsylvania’s Gold Ballroom, New York City
Education
University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, TNMajor/Psychology; Minors/English & SociologyBachelor of Science in Secondary Education/Teaching Degree:
Transwestern Institute of Word Processing,
Los Angeles, CA4.0 GPA, President’s List, Honor Roll, Perseverance Plus, Attendance and Achievement AwardsCertificate:
THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, New York, NY
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music/Education; Weston Scholarship Recipient for 2007 and beyond; CCNY Chorus Member and Assistant to Dr. John Motley, DirectorCertifications
New School of American Music (NSAM),
New York
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Teaching Certification
, Los Angeles, CA(CBEST)California Basic Educational Skills Test