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RUSSELL BRENNAN
London, England
PRODUCER, SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN, AUTHOR.
Genre: Various
Record Producer
Over 250 tracks produced, including million selling acts and 'Cult TV and Film Themes' like Jamed Bond, Batman,
Star Trek, etc.
Recently listed on the net as one of "The Twenty Most Innovative Record Producers Of All Time."
Started "Cult Themes" trend, invented music genres "Pop Noir" and "Ska Surf" that influences acts like
Goldfrapp, etc.
Nominated as UK Record Producer of the Year in 2002.
Songwriter
Over 50 songs released commercially for acts like: Eleanor Rigby, Ministry of Ska, Box Office Poison,
Misty Woods, Kera Blue, Psykick Holiday, M.I.4, and many more (sales are over six figures).
Musician
Punk Cellist in his latest band "Psykick Holiday," as well as, playing on many other recordings.
Author/Writer
Wrote published book "Music Business Bastards (How to do well in the music business without getting ripped off."
Recently reissued on interactive CD-ROM (both made a profit).
Had an offer to put out a book of his Photography and Artwork combined with Poetry and Lyrics.
Editor/Writer
"Dedicated Follower," magazine about Youth Culture (original copies are now in the prestigious Victoria and
Albert Museum, London).
Sold screenplays and TV Show formats at 17 years old to Tigon Production, Chuck Barris Production, and ATV
televison.
Asked to write a stage musical based on one of his albums.
There is lots interest in hi TV series "TV 24," by both the BBC and ITV.
Interest in Film scripts "Mixing with They Unknown," and others from Hollywood.
Done consulting work for BBC and others.
Photographer/Artist/Stylist
Has had numerous photos published and done standout record/cd sleeves and posters.
Also styled Pop groups, singers, and models.
Has been offered exhibition of his photography and art in Japan and London.
Russell Photography will also be featured in a new book "Endless Journey," as one of the best photos of the
last 25 years.
Poet
Won International Poetry Award in America for poem/lyric "Magic" in 2002 from America Poetry Library.
Nominated again in 2004 for poem "Don't Shut Your Mouth," will be featured in a Who's who book on poetry
lyrics called "Best Poets and Lyric Writers of Last 25 Year."
A&R Person
Has discovered nearly 70 new artists that have now all had record releases.
Is an expert in particular at spotting big star quality.
Ran own record label for ten years (Future Legend Records).
DJ
Was the number one DJ in Europe in 1984.
For more info:
myspace.com/darkdukeuk
www.futurelegendrecords.com
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