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Timothy Brannigan

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Timothy Brannigan Music & Entertainment

Timothy Brannigan has been writing, recording, and performing music for over twenty years. He is fluent at drums/percussion, vocals, guitars and keyboards. Brannigan has been a member of Local 1, IATSE since 1983. He worked at the Metropolitan Opera and Madison Square Garden as a stagehand while still in high school.Brannigan has been continuously seen and heard on stage, television and radio since the late ‘70’s. He has done this while building and maintaining his presence and reputation on Broadway, and in Recording and Television.

Experience Cirque Dreams-Jungle Fantasy The Broadway Theatre, New York, NY Front Of House Engineer (2008 – present)

Work with Sound Designer and crew in sound shop (Masque Sound, NJ) to build and test all audio, video, and communication systems. Supervise theater load-in, assemble and test all systems. Work with Sound Designer, Director during Tech-Rehearsals, Mix 8 shows per-week at Front Of House, maintain all systems.

Hard Rock Café, New York, NY A 700-seat venue located in Times Square hosting concerts, special events, Television broadcasts, and corporate events. Front Of House Engineer (2006 – present)

Provide interface / interconnection for audio, video, communications, and AC power, Deliver audio / video services for talent and event / production staff, Work with local and production-audio road crews during load-in, setup, performance and load-out.

Nokia Theatre, New York, NY A 2,000-seat theatre located in Times Square featuring major touring acts, Television broadcasts, and large corporate events. Front Of House Engineer (2006 – present)

Supply all audio, video, communications and AC power interface / Interconnections, Assist guest engineers and technicians., Coordinate with all Crew Heads, Maintain all House audio / video equipment and systems.

Eliane Elias Brazilian Jazz Pianist / Vocalist US Tour (Fall, 2006) Sound Engineer & Road Manager

Daily preparation with Artist and management regarding tour scheduling, travel and hotel accommodations, VIP guests, Artist interviews, etc, Ensure advance agreements with each venue regarding sound and lighting requirements, piano rental, piano tuning, back-line rental, dressing rooms, food and beverages, sound check, and performance times, Supervise local sound and lighting crews.

Jersey Boys The August Wilson Theatre, New York, NY Deck Sound (2006 – 2007)Huckapoo Disney Television / Radio (Pop Group) Engineer / Sound Designer, US Tour (Summer, 2006)

Edit and sequence Pro Tools playback tracks for each performance, Design of touring audio system, Setup and maintenance of wireless microphone and in-ear monitor systems.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York, NY A 140 seat Jazz venue with live music 365 nights per year, Television and radio broadcasts, as well as corporate events. Head Audio, Lighting & Stage Technician (2004 – 2006)

FOH and monitor mix, Stage Lighting, Organized and attended production meetings and intranet communications with JALC production and management staff, Advance production requirements and schedules for all acts / events, Crew and production scheduling, Schedule and perform regular maintenance of House sound and lighting systems and House backline equipment, Schedule regular Piano tunings and maintenance.

Bombay Dreams The Broadway Theatre, New York, NY Effects Mix Engineer (2004)

Operation and maintenance of music sub-mix, effects playback and mix automation Systems, Checking and monitoring of automated electronic orchestral instruments, sequencers and MIDI devices.

The Boy From Oz The Imperial Theatre, New York, NY Deck Sound (2003 – 2004)La Boheme The Broadway Theatre, New York, NY Subtitles / Projectionist (2003)

Reading opera score for cues while following Conductor, Operation, testing and maintenance of projection, computer, and control Systems.

Ragtime The Ford Center for the Performing Arts, New York, NY Deck Sound (1997 – 1998)Master Class The John Golden Theatre, New York, NY Front Of House Engineer (1994)

Work with sound designer on sound system and mix elements, FOH mix and effects playback, Operation, monitoring and maintenance of wireless microphone system, Maintenance of all sound, video, communication, and playback systems.

A Tuna Christmas The Booth Theatre, New York, NY Front Of House Engineer (1994)

Oversee Load-in / setup of all House, backstage, and outdoor / lobby sound systems, Work with sound designer on sound system and mix elements, Utilization, monitoring and maintenance of wireless microphone system, Maintenance of all sound, video, communication, and playback systems.

Angels In America The Walter Kerr Theatre, New York, NY Stage Carpenter (1993 –1994)

Part One: Millennium Approaches, Winner 1993 Tony Award for Best Play Part Two: Perestroika, Winner 1994 Tony Award for Best Play

The Most Happy Fella The Booth Theatre, New York, NY Front Of House Engineer (1992)

Work with sound designer on sound system and mix elements, FOH, backstage and monitor mix, Testing, monitoring and maintenance of all sound, video and communication systems.

Miss Saigon The Broadway Theatre, New York, NY Deck Sound (1992 – 2001)Jeramona Acid Jazz Records Co-Writer / Producer, German hit single - Queen Of Love (1992)Uncle Sam Fourteen Women… Fifteen Days (1991) Progressive International, USA / Comunique Records, UK Co-Producer

Co Produced with Kim Fowley, Four-Star Review (Karaang Magazinei, UK), The group’s third and most successful album.

Savage Suns Don’t Remind Me (1991), Mondo Estereo Records, Spain Co-Producer/Engineer

Toured as Drummer & Vocalist (1990 – 1991), Extremely popular in NYC’s underground music scene.

Prelude To A Kiss The Helen Hayes Theatre, New York, NY Front Of House Engineer (1990)

Refine mix balance and system dynamics, Music and effects playback, Maintenance of all systems.

Sesame Street PBS / Children’s Television Workshop Stage Carpenter (1989 – 1993)

Received Daytime Emmy Award for his contributions in Set Design / Set Decoration.

Twilight Recording, New York, NY Manager, Chief Engineer, Staff Producer (1988- 1991)

Clients include: Tony Visconti (RCA Records); Pilgrim Souls (CBS Records); Gangstarr (Wild Pitch/EMI Records); Shane Keister (Warner Brothers, Nashville); Branford & Wynton Marsalis (Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever Soundtrack); Pajama Party (Earnst/Klien Music) Future (Kray-Z-Man Creations).

David Roche, Famous Music Publishing, New York, NY Drummer & Vocalist (1987-88)

Live Showcases and Recordings for this well-published singer/songwriter.

Martin Luther King Commission, Atlanta, Ga. Songwriter (1987)

Co-Wrote song honoring Dr. King performed by a gospel choir in Atlanta, Ga.

The Energy Show NJ Department of Energy, Energy Awareness Program (1985 - 1986) Songwriter / Drummer / Lead Vocalist

Government Sponsored Tour, Television Special - shown on PBS and A&E Networks.

As The World Turns, CBS Television Special Effects Director & Stage Electrician (1984-85)The Metros Drummer, Vocalist, Songwriter & Guitarist (1979-1983)

Four Years of Constant Touring, Two EP’s Selling over 20,000 Copies Each, Radio and TV Appearances & Interviews.Education Empire State College, New York, NY Theatre an Music Studies (1996 - 1998) Private Music Studies Drums / percussion and voice (1972 – 1981)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/22/2007
Band Website: youtube.com/user/timothybrannigan
Band Members: Timothy Brannigan and a bunch of guitars, drums, keyboards ... and a computer.
Influences: Brits, Hippies, Punks, Motown, Stax/Voltz, Rock-a-Billy, Ska, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Electronica
Sounds Like: Mathew Sweet, Todd Rundgren
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Wee men From Space

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwvf0FBB1Qs I Never Learn by Tim & Brien Brannigan. Performed by Tim Brannigan, Brien O'Neil and Rich Goldberg....
Posted by Timothy Brannigan on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:28:00 PST

Doing some good in 2008

Are you a do-gooder?This year I will perform or write/record music for as many good causes as I can. Please contact me if you or your organization are planning a fund raiser and require entertainment....
Posted by Timothy Brannigan on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:27:00 PST