Dave Amels
Encyclopedia
Dave Amels co-founded music technology companies Voce musical instruments and Bomb Factory
. Both companies are known for detailed and realistic mathematical models of complex physical systems. Amels also plays organ in The Reigning Sound, a garage rock band out of Asheville, North Carolina.
Despite being an inventor of influential digital
products, Dave, a garage rock
fan and WFMU
radio DJ, is famous for only using analog methods of recording. He designed recording studios and custom analog electronics
for high end studios.
As a musician
and record producer
, Amels has worked with Ben E. King
, Lenny Kravitz
, Mary Weiss
of 1960s girl group
The Shangri-Las
, and Dennis Diken
of The Smithereens
.
Dave Amels relaunched the Cryptovision Records
record label
in 2009. Amels worked in A&R
for the label in the 1980s.
Bomb Factory
Bomb Factory is a recording studio and manufacturer of music plugins based in Los Angeles, California.-Music studio:Bomb Factory Studios features an extensive collection of vintage and historic equipment and musical instruments...
. Both companies are known for detailed and realistic mathematical models of complex physical systems. Amels also plays organ in The Reigning Sound, a garage rock band out of Asheville, North Carolina.
Despite being an inventor of influential digital
Digital
A digital system is a data technology that uses discrete values. By contrast, non-digital systems use a continuous range of values to represent information...
products, Dave, a garage rock
Garage rock
Garage rock is a raw form of rock and roll that was first popular in the United States and Canada from about 1963 to 1967. During the 1960s, it was not recognized as a separate music genre and had no specific name...
fan and WFMU
WFMU
WFMU is a listener-supported, independent community radio station headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, broadcasting at 91.1 MHz FM, presenting a freeform radio format...
radio DJ, is famous for only using analog methods of recording. He designed recording studios and custom analog electronics
Electronics
Electronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...
for high end studios.
As a musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, Amels has worked with Ben E. King
Ben E. King
Benjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S...
, Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
, Mary Weiss
Mary Weiss
Mary Weiss, born on December 28 in Queens, New York, found fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of The Shangri-Las. She then vanished from the music scene for decades, returning in 2007 to record her first solo album with Norton Records....
of 1960s girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
The Shangri-Las
The Shangri-Las
The Shangri-Las were an American pop girl group of the 1960s. Between 1964 and 1966 they charted with often heartbreaking teen melodramas, and remain best known for "Leader of the Pack" and "Remember ".- Early career :...
, and Dennis Diken
Dennis Diken
Dennis Diken co-founded the NJ band The Smithereens. Besides playing with The Smithereens, Dennis is a fill-in DJ on WFMU.As a musician and record producer, Diken has worked with The Smithereens, Ben E. King, Mary Weiss of 1960s girl group The Shangri-Las, Dave Amels, and R...
of The Smithereens
The Smithereens
The Smithereens are a rock band from Carteret, New Jersey, United States. The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio , Jim Babjak , Mike Mesaros , and Dennis Diken...
.
Dave Amels relaunched the Cryptovision Records
Cryptovision Records
Cryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
in 2009. Amels worked in A&R
A&R
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists. It also acts as a liaison between artists and the record label.- Finding talent :...
for the label in the 1980s.
Discography
- Amphetamine Discharge
- Parking - BOA/Roto Records - (RT014) - CD - 1996
- Andrew
- Happy To Be Here - The Bus Stop Label (bus stop 1027) cd 2003
- Ben E. KingBen E. KingBenjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S...
- The Songs of Bruce Springsteen - CapitolCapitol RecordsCapitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
- CD - 2000 - One Step Up / Two Steps Back - The Songs of Bruce Springstein - The Right StuffThe Right StuffThe Right Stuff is a 1983 American film adapted from Tom Wolfe's 1979 book The Right Stuff about the test pilots who were involved in high-speed aeronautical research at Edwards Air Force Base as well as those selected to be astronauts for Project Mercury, the United States' first attempt at manned...
(72438-59780-2-9) - CD - 1997
- The Songs of Bruce Springsteen - Capitol
- Bingo GazingoBingo GazingoMurray Wachs, better known as Bingo Gazingo , was an elderly poet and former postal worker from New York City. Two versions, each also titled Bingo Gazingo, have been released of the only single-artist album ever released by WFMU -- the first on cassette, the second on CD...
- Bingo GazingoBingo GazingoMurray Wachs, better known as Bingo Gazingo , was an elderly poet and former postal worker from New York City. Two versions, each also titled Bingo Gazingo, have been released of the only single-artist album ever released by WFMU -- the first on cassette, the second on CD...
- WFMUWFMUWFMU is a listener-supported, independent community radio station headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, broadcasting at 91.1 MHz FM, presenting a freeform radio format...
(WFMU 001) - CD - 1998
- Bingo Gazingo
- Buzzed Meg
- Attack of the New Killer Surf Guitars - Beloved Recordings (Shanachie 5719) - CD - 1997
- Chris ButlerChris ButlerChristopher John Butler, known as Chris Butler , is a former British Conservative Party politician.Butler was Member of Parliament for Warrington South from 1987 to 1992, when he lost his seat by 191 votes to Labour Party candidate Mike Hall.He is now a Partner at Butler Kelly; a cross-Party...
- Museum Of Me - Future Fossil RecordsFuture Fossil RecordsFuture Fossil Records is an independent record label that Chris Butler owns and runs in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. It has been there since the late 1990s. Albums released through that label include his own solo material, such as The Museum of Me....
- CD - 2002
- Museum Of Me - Future Fossil Records
- Chris Von SneidernChris Von SneidernChris Von Sneidern, born Syracuse, New York, is an American singer/songwriter. He earned a cult following with a string of indie releases during the 1990s and 2000s.-Career:...
- Wood And Wire - Mod Lang - CD - 1998
- Dave Kleiner and Liz Pagan
- Salesman - Bliss Records - CD - 2001
- Dennis DikenDennis DikenDennis Diken co-founded the NJ band The Smithereens. Besides playing with The Smithereens, Dennis is a fill-in DJ on WFMU.As a musician and record producer, Diken has worked with The Smithereens, Ben E. King, Mary Weiss of 1960s girl group The Shangri-Las, Dave Amels, and R...
with Bell Sound- Late Music - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CRC-3000) - CD - 2009
- Late Music - Cryptovision Records
- Engineering Credits
- What's That I Hear?: The Songs of Phil OchsWhat's That I Hear?: The Songs of Phil OchsWhat's That I Hear?: The Songs of Phil Ochs is a 1998 tribute compilation to the music of the late Phil Ochs. The various performers cover several generations of Ochs' admirers...
- Sliced Bread Records - CD - 1998
- What's That I Hear?: The Songs of Phil Ochs
- Handsome Dick Manitoba (Richard ManitobaRichard ManitobaRichard "Handsome Dick" Manitoba is an American punk rock singer and radio personality, best known as the lead singer of the New York City band The Dictators.- Background :...
)- Ju-Ju Hand on Turban Renewal compilation - Norton RecordsNorton RecordsFor the Canadian independent record label of the same name, see Matt Minglewood.Norton Records, a New York City based independent record label founded by musicians Miriam Linna and Billy Miller, maintains a focus on primitive, retro rock'n'roll, rockabilly, garage punk, garage rock, lounge music...
(234) 2-12", - CD - 1994
- Ju-Ju Hand on Turban Renewal compilation - Norton Records
- Health & Happiness Show
- Christmas to Remember VelvelVelvelVelvel or Velvl is a Yiddish masculine given name meaning "Wolf" in Yiddish.Velvel is often associated with the tribe of Benjamin, who is described in the Bible as a wolf, i.e. a mighty and fearless warrior...
- CD - 1998
- Christmas to Remember Velvel
- Husky Team
- Christmas In Memphis - Confidential Recordings (CON 3006) - CD - 2002
- Jill SobuleJill SobuleJill Sobule is an American singer-songwriter best known for the 1995 single "I Kissed a Girl", and "Supermodel" from the soundtrack of the 1995 film Clueless...
- Forever Dusty - R&D (Ladyslipper) - CD - 2000
- Jim BabjakJim BabjakJim Babjak , is the lead guitar player and founding member of The Smithereens. He has written and sung several songs for the band...
- Music from Jim Babjak's Buzzed Meg, Vol. 1]] - Tex Remy Music Group - CD - 2002
- Jon GraboffJon GraboffJon Graboff is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Between 2005 and 2009, he was a member of The Cardinals, primarily as a pedal steel guitarist...
- For Christ's Sake! - Confidential Recordings (CON 3004) - CD - 2002
- Loser's LoungeLoser's LoungeLoser's Lounge is an ongoing tribute project which performs music by songwriters and bands like Queen, Serge Gainsbourg, Neil Diamond, Paul Williams, Lee Hazlewood, Devo, and David Bowie. Each show explores greater- and lesser-known works by a single artist, or pits two musical forces against one...
- Sing Hollies in Reverse - Eggbert Records - CD - 1995
- Mary WeissMary WeissMary Weiss, born on December 28 in Queens, New York, found fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of The Shangri-Las. She then vanished from the music scene for decades, returning in 2007 to record her first solo album with Norton Records....
- Dangerous Game - Norton RecordsNorton RecordsFor the Canadian independent record label of the same name, see Matt Minglewood.Norton Records, a New York City based independent record label founded by musicians Miriam Linna and Billy Miller, maintains a focus on primitive, retro rock'n'roll, rockabilly, garage punk, garage rock, lounge music...
CED-323 - CD - 2007
- Dangerous Game - Norton Records
- Michael Shelley
- I Blame You - Bar None Records - CD - 2001
- Too Many Movies (Japan Bonus Tracks) - Crown Japan - CD - 2001
- Too Many Movies - Big Deal Records (9056-2) - CD - 1998
- Half Empty - Big Deal Records (9038-2) - CD - 1997
- Reigning SoundReigning SoundThe Reigning Sound is an American garage punk band originally based out of Memphis, Tennessee, now located in Asheville, North Carolina. The band's current lineup includes former Oblivians and Compulsive Gamblers frontman Greg Cartwright on lead vocals and guitar, David Wayne Gay on bass, Lance...
- Love And Curses - In The RedIn the RedIn the Red is a 1989 novel by Mark Tavener, a black comedy revolving around murder, finance, and intrigue in the halls of the BBC.Despite this, it is the BBC that successfully adapted it for both radio and television....
- CD - 2009
- Love And Curses - In The Red
- Richard X. HeymanRichard X. HeymanRichard X. Heyman is an American singer-songwriter, born in 1951 and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, who has released seven albums , two EP's Richard X. Heyman is an American singer-songwriter, born in 1951 and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, who has released seven albums ("Living Room!!",...
- CornerstoneCornerstoneThe cornerstone concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or...
- Last Call Records - CD - 2002 - CornerstoneCornerstoneThe cornerstone concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or...
- Permanent Press (PPCD 52707) - CD - 1998 - CornerstoneCornerstoneThe cornerstone concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure.Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or...
- Turn Up Records (n/a) - CD - 1997
- Cornerstone
- Ruth Gerson
- Wake to Echo - CD - 2003
- The SmithereensThe SmithereensThe Smithereens are a rock band from Carteret, New Jersey, United States. The group formed in 1980 with members Pat DiNizio , Jim Babjak , Mike Mesaros , and Dennis Diken...
- Meet The Smithereens!Meet The Smithereens!Meet The Smithereens! is the seventh studio album by Carteret, New Jersey-based rock band The Smithereens. The album features the band covering The Beatles' 1964 debut American album, Meet The Beatles!...
– Koch RecordsKoch RecordsE1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
(4204) – CD – 2007 - A Smithereens Christmas – Koch RecordsKoch RecordsE1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
(4405) – CD – 2007 - Songs from the Material World: A Tribute to George – Koch RecordsKoch RecordsE1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
(8390) – CD – 2003
- Meet The Smithereens!
- Star City
- Inside The Other Days - CD - 2001
- Television themes
- Weird U.S.Weird U.S.Weird U.S. is a reality television series, and book of the same name, on the History Channel starring Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman as they hunt the United States looking for weird history, hauntings, and legends because, as they say, "history is full of weirdos." It is produced by KPI TV...
Theme – The History ChannelThe History ChannelHistory, formerly known as The History Channel, is an American-based international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts a variety of reality shows and documentary programs including those of fictional and non-fictional historical content, together with speculation about the future.-...
– TV – 2004
- Weird U.S.
- The A-BonesThe A-BonesThe A-Bones is a garage rock band from Brooklyn, New York. Their name was derived from a song by The Trashmen. The band was formed in 1984 by vocalist Billy Miller and his wife, drummer Miriam Linna; the couple had previously been the editors of the pop culture journal Kicks and later launched...
- I Don't Need No Job / "Wha Hey" - Norton RecordsNorton RecordsFor the Canadian independent record label of the same name, see Matt Minglewood.Norton Records, a New York City based independent record label founded by musicians Miriam Linna and Billy Miller, maintains a focus on primitive, retro rock'n'roll, rockabilly, garage punk, garage rock, lounge music...
- 7" - 1994
- I Don't Need No Job / "Wha Hey" - Norton Records
- The Anthony Wayne Sound
- The dB`s - Tribute: Stand-Ins For Decibels - The Paisley Pop Label (Pop CD 102778) - CD - 2006
- The BreetlesThe BreetlesThe Breetles are an American power pop band, led by Chris Breetveld. They formed in Kendall Park, South Brunswick, New Jersey around 1985, becoming one of the founding rocks of the "Kendall Park Sound". They have been termed a combination of The Who, The Beatles, The Byrds, Nazz, and Todd Rundgren...
- Pop Under the Surface Vol. 2 - Yesterday Girl Records (YES 002) - CD - 1998
- The Creatures of The Golden Dawn
- The Creatures of The Golden Dawn - Collectables (CD 0698) - CD - 1997
- The DictatorsThe DictatorsThe Dictators are an American punk rock band formed in New York City in 1973. Critic John Dougan said that they were "one of the finest and most influential proto-punk bands to walk the earth." The Dictators are represented in the "Punk Wing" of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland, Ohio...
- D.F.F.D. - Dictators Multimedia - CD/LP - 2001
- The Insomniacs
- "Pop Cycle" - Estrus RecordsEstrus RecordsEstrus Records is an independent record label from Bellingham, Washington that makes surf, garage and trash rock music.They have released such bands as Soledad Brothers, The Drags, The Mummies, Impala, Man or Astro-man?, the Makers, Gas Huffer, The Mooney Suzuki, DMBQ, The Cherry Valence, Midnight...
(ES103) - 10" - 1994
- "Pop Cycle" - Estrus Records
- The Insomniacs
- "Time Ticks By" / "The World Disappears" - Umbrella Records (UM002) - 7", Estrus RecordsEstrus RecordsEstrus Records is an independent record label from Bellingham, Washington that makes surf, garage and trash rock music.They have released such bands as Soledad Brothers, The Drags, The Mummies, Impala, Man or Astro-man?, the Makers, Gas Huffer, The Mooney Suzuki, DMBQ, The Cherry Valence, Midnight...
(ESD1219) - CD - 1992
- "Time Ticks By" / "The World Disappears" - Umbrella Records (UM002) - 7", Estrus Records
- The Mod FunMod FunMod Fun are an American power pop/garage punk band from the New York City area. Mod Fun were originally active in the early to mid 1980s, and played an integral part in New York City's burgeoning garage rock revival scene of the time. By mid 1986 they were widely regarded as one the best known...
- Past ...Forward - Get Hip RecordsGet Hip RecordsGet Hip Records is an independent Pittsburgh based music label and distributor formed by Gregg Kostelich in 1986. Kostelich used the label to release music by his own band, The Cynics, as well as other local, indie and retro garage rock bands.-Releases:...
(GH-1025) - CD - 1996 - Dorothy's Dream - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CRL-1000) - 12" - 1986
- Past ...Forward - Get Hip Records
- The Optic Nerve
- Forever And A Day - Screaming Apple Records (SCALP 104) - CD - 1995
- Lotta' Nerve - Get Hip RecordsGet Hip RecordsGet Hip Records is an independent Pittsburgh based music label and distributor formed by Gregg Kostelich in 1986. Kostelich used the label to release music by his own band, The Cynics, as well as other local, indie and retro garage rock bands.-Releases:...
(GH-1015) - CD - 1995 - Leaving Yesterday Behind / "Kiss Her Goodbye" - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CR-810) - 7" - 1987
- The Parting Gifts
- Strychnine Dandelion - In The RedIn the RedIn the Red is a 1989 novel by Mark Tavener, a black comedy revolving around murder, finance, and intrigue in the halls of the BBC.Despite this, it is the BBC that successfully adapted it for both radio and television....
- CD - 2010
- Strychnine Dandelion - In The Red
- The Philistines Jr.
- Analog Vs. Digital - Tarquin Records - CD - 2001
- The Stepford Husbands
- We've Come A Long Way / "Come And Take A Ride In My Boat" - Get Hip RecordsGet Hip RecordsGet Hip Records is an independent Pittsburgh based music label and distributor formed by Gregg Kostelich in 1986. Kostelich used the label to release music by his own band, The Cynics, as well as other local, indie and retro garage rock bands.-Releases:...
- 7" - 1993 - Building of Love For Sale / "Bag ManTick Tock" - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CR-320) - 7" - 1990 - Seems Like Years / "Kwik Way" - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CR-310) - 7" - 1988 - I'm Rode Out / "Seeing is Believing" - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CR-300) - 7" - 1985 - Why Aren't You There / "Yeah" - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(BR-1000-11-1) - 7" - 1984
- We've Come A Long Way / "Come And Take A Ride In My Boat" - Get Hip Records
- The Sultrees
- Take Me As I Am / "Contrails" - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CR-1000) - 7" - 1990
- Take Me As I Am / "Contrails" - Cryptovision Records
- The Swingin' Neckbreakers
- Shake Break! - Telstar (019) - CD - 1995
- Struttin on Turban Renewal compilation - Norton (234) 2-12", - CD - 1994
- Red Hot - Abus Dangereus CD w/ issue #35 - 1994
- I'm In Love With Me / "Quit Your Belly Achin' Baby" - Telstar (015) - 7" - 1994
- Live For Buzz - Telstar (012) 12", - CD - 1993
- Little Pink Medicine / "Bama Lama Lama Loo" - Telstar (012) - 7" - 1993
- Workin' & Jerkin' / "Good Good Lovin'" - Estrus RecordsEstrus RecordsEstrus Records is an independent record label from Bellingham, Washington that makes surf, garage and trash rock music.They have released such bands as Soledad Brothers, The Drags, The Mummies, Impala, Man or Astro-man?, the Makers, Gas Huffer, The Mooney Suzuki, DMBQ, The Cherry Valence, Midnight...
(747) - 7" - 1993
- Various Artists Compilations
- Please Don't Adjust Your Set... - Cryptovision RecordsCryptovision RecordsCryptovision Records, a New York City based independent record label was founded by musicians James “Sweat” Talley, Mike Linn, and Gene Wood in 1979 and dissolved in 1990...
(CRL-1100) - 12" - 1986 - Declaration Of Fuzz - Glitterhouse - 12" - 1985
- Please Don't Adjust Your Set... - Cryptovision Records