Start was formed in early 1984 by Ran Ballard, Mike Tapogna and Dean McLeod, Progressive "hook-oriented" rock. Ran Ballard: Synthesizers,Sampling, Vocals Mike Tapogna: Drums, Rhythm Programming Dean McLeod: Bass, Chapman Stick Released their self produced/distributed EP through their own label GO NOW records for promotional purposes. Doing their own promotion they were able get on over a 150 college radio stations reporting medium to heavy airplay -- because of this they ended up selling 8000 units independently. The record was available in several major L.A stores and "one-stops" across the country. START has a finely crafted live show utilizing high-tech gear, High-energy driving sound. Due to unforeseen complications with some major labels they disbanded in 1987. START has now reformed in 2019 to re-release their original album with 2 new additional tracks re-titled "33 1/3 Too Soon", and have recorded a new album for release in 2020 titled "20/20",with possible tours in 2021. After START I began my programming business and built it into a world class Recording studio in LA (which I engineered and produced from) and Offices in London England. Here is a partial list of who I worked with. RESUME'S EDITOR / PRODUCER / ENGINEER Producer/Composer/Engineer/Musician/Programmer THE PRODUCERS: Burt Bacharach: Engineer/Programmer Tuff Guys Soundtrack Numerous demo’s Lou Adler: Co-‐Producer/Engineer/Programmer/Musician Cool’R 20th Anniversary Monterey Pop Festival Shelley Duvall (2) Children Albums Darryl Hannah “Horton Hears A Who” Various Album Projects Richard Perry: Engineer/Programmer/Musician Rock & Roll Album Ray Charles Various Album Projects Freddie Perren: Co-‐producer/Engineer/Programmer Boys 2 Men Various Album Projects Quincy Jones: Engineer/Programmer Michael Jackson Various Album Projects ARTISTS: David Lee Roth: Producer/Engineer/Programmer/Musician “New York” “Why Can’t We Live Together” Lionel Ritchie: Co-‐Producer/Engineer/Programmer/Musician Development “Back To Front” Remix “All Night Long” Michael Jackson: Producer/Engineer/Musician Remix “In The Closet” Janet Jackson: Producer/Engineer/Musician Remix “Never Fall In Love Again” “This Time” Eric Clapton: Programmer/Sound Designer “Bad Love” “Pretending” Sheryl Crow: Producer/Engineer/Programmer/Composer “All Kinds Of People” The Delphonics Producer/Engineer/Programmer/Musician Album Project The Jacksons: Engineer/Programmer/Musician “2300 Jackson Street” Dan Aykroyd: (As Elwood Blues) Composer/Producer/Musician/Composer/Programmer “Loose Cannons” Title song (With Katey Segal) “Hot Weasel” The Great Outdoors “Forest Green” The Great Outdoors “River Of Slime” Ghostbusters 2 "My Stepmother is an Alien" Dragnet (1987) Kazuko Takeda: Producer/Musician/Composer “Boys On Rocks” Album Barry Manilow: Engineer/Musician/Programmer Remix “Copa Cabana” “Greatest Hits” VARIOUS TRACKS: Producer/Engineer/Programmer/Musician Don Henley, Vanessa Williams, Sheila E, Stephen Bishop, Huey Lewis, Tito Jackson, The 3 T’s, Rebbie Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Rupal, Milli Vanilli, Paula Abdul, Bruce Hornsby, Ray Charles, George Clinton, Many Others. New Act Development For MCA, Virgin, Sony. WORLD TOURS: Engineer/Programmer/Sound Designer Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Lionel Ritchie, Elton John, Don Henley, Ozzie Osborne, Mega Death, Amy Grant, Barry Manilow, Pete Townshend, Barbara Streisand, Milli Vanilli, Paula Abdul, Bruce Hornsby, The Moody Blues, Bonnie Raitt, And many others.
A tonal rhythmic way to express my thoughts
To party with Mozart
Get rid of all throw rugs and decorative pillows
Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight
I have none
The gremlins in my studio, They come out about midnight and go away about 5 A.M.
That people should listen to the lyrics and figure them out
Nausea
Quality
Good people, friendly, supportive. Could push and use better video support, some musicians are quite proud of their videos
when websites ask to many stupid questions
nope
Some sort of talent and musical creativity
no