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David Manley

About Me

Weened on 80s new wave & pop, David was inspired by the 'original' Mtv generation. Expressing himself since childhood with performances in local theatre, David yearned for the bright lights of bigger stages... concert stages. Stepping into the studio for the first time in 1998, David recorded an independent cd. This first effort was a huge step forward but not without struggle. Producing shows with the premier Hudson Valley theatre company 4th Wall Productions, David retreated back into theatre for a few years until the dream reared it's head again. Like the quote from Hedwig, it seemed to say "deny me & be doomed."
David is currently executive producing a single for the release of "So Unreal" with mix artists from San Francisco, Austin Texas and his home state of New York. David teamed with Barb Morrison and Chaz Nieland of the renound Super Buddha production team for the single. David looks forward to a future effort to produce a full album with the Super Buddha team.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/05/2005
Band Website: http://davidmanley.com
Influences: Erasure, Thompson Twins, Eurythmics, Dead or Alive, Depeche Mode, Boy George, Pet Shop Boys, Anything Box, Heaven 17, (80s new wave & pop), Blondie, Debbie Harry, Tom Tom Club, Marc Almond, David Byrne, B52s, Cyndi Lauper, Prince, the Cure, Duran Duran, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Jim Henson and the Muppets
Sounds Like: a hit ;)
Record Label: doing it myself for now

My Blog

Tranny Hooker Flashback

It was a beautiful spring day in the burbs today and I was listening to my ipod at work when I was inspired to put on Tranny Hooker. I was transported back to when I recorded the song and how great I ...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:37:00 GMT

Back from Australia Vacation

Just back from a wonderful vacation in Australia. Stayed a few days in downtown Sydney, up in Darwin and Kakadu and finished up in Bondi. What an amazing place and great vibe. It could be very easy to...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:28:00 GMT

Song Updates

Sorry for the neglect here at Myspace. I updated the full version of "Tranny Hooker" tonight from the CD single. This 'would-be' b-side has actually gotten the most attention because of the content an...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:26:00 GMT

DaKine 09.05 : Hawaii review

"...Super Buddha translates the tune into the most radio-friendly format, laying down a pulsing beat, over which Manley flies. The Imaginary Mix takes on a deliciously darker, electronic tone, while t...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Sep 2005 13:53:00 GMT

New Article / Review

Hudson Valley's alternative press, the Chronogram printed a great article this month on my release: http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2005/09/backbone/earwhacks/
Posted by on Thu, 01 Sep 2005 12:04:00 GMT

Radio interview up on website

MP3 of my 7/22/05 radio interview is now available on my website to stream or download. http://davidmanley.com/media.htm
Posted by on Tue, 02 Aug 2005 15:57:00 GMT

On AM Radio & Web 7/22

Friday, July 22nd, I will be the guest on a GLBT radio show called "Legacy" on WTBQ AM [Florida, New York] promoting my single "So Unreal". The show airs from 1:30-2pm [Eastern] and can be heard in a ...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Jul 2005 06:57:00 GMT

So Unreal single released

The CD single is here and ready to ship. Previews of all the remixes are up on my website at http://www.davidmanley.com/media.htm Orders can be taken via the website with credit card or snail mai...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:01:00 GMT

So Unreal CD artwork posted

The artwork for the CD single of 'So Unreal' has been posted to my website blog dated June 14, 2005. http://www.davidmanley.com/blog.htm
Posted by on Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:17:00 GMT

Original Mix

I'm making the original (demo) mix of So Unreal available since it will not appear on the cd single. The disc was mastered yesterday at Jigsaw Sound in Manhattan and I will be taking it in tomorr...
Posted by on Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:49:00 GMT