Biography
David Gielan is a sound editor, mixer, producer, sound engineer, actor, composer, musician, and voice over talent based in Los Angeles, California. David has been involved in many facets of the entertainment industry, from scoring films to working as a supervising sound editor, all the while pursuing his passion of music performance, acting, and voice over. David is the current owner and operator of a music and audio post production company: Melody Maker Productions,
Born in the concrete jungle of New York City, and raised in a revolving door of homes in New Jersey, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Ohio, and Massachusetts, singer/songwriter David Gielan paid his musical dues early on. With a wide range of ability, Gielan cultivated a rich, musical foundation at the legendary, Manhattan School of Music. David, equally skilled at singing, guitar, violin, piano, drums, and producing, furthered his playing and burgeoning songwriting at Berklee College of Music, whose attendees include Grammy-winning and multi-platinum artists Paula Cole and John Mayer.
In-between his rigorous training and solo material, Gielan was picked up by East Coast garage band favorite Gizmo, touring the United States at the tender age of 14. While the other members of Gizmo were well into their twenties, David held his own, playing famous jaunts such as Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club and sharing bills with Indie Rock darlings Trans Am (Thrill Jockey). Moving deeper into Jazz, Rock, Funk, Blues, Acoustic, and Electronic mediums that which would eventually become his trademark sound, Bishop set off on tours of his own, even opening up for RCA/BMG recording artists Vertical Horizon, all before his 18th birthday.
David, tired by the confines of merely being a bass player and ready to become a full-time singer/songwriter, headed west, landing in Los Angeles. Backed by a mainstay of musicians that includes the Samples' Ted Wheaton, David quickly moved up the scene's musical ranks, playing packed shows at all of L.A.'s premiere venues - The Sunset Room, The Roxy, The Whisky, and The Viper Room - and clearing his merchandise, including 2004' self-released CD, Hero In Waiting.
David continues to develop a loyal following statewide, garnering 6000 hits per month on his website.
After leaving his former band, "Simple 6", at the end of 2005, David has been playing select show dates in Southern California.
