Beau Burchell
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Beau Burchell is an American musician, record producer, and audio engineer from Orange County, CA. He currently plays guitar and sings backup vocals in the band Saosin
, and was previously in the bands Kosmos Express
and Open Hand
. He has produced and/or mixed over a dozen rock albums in the past 10 years. He also owns the record label “Death Do Us Part.”
with fellow guitarist Justin Shekoski in 2003. The band recorded six demos, and later that year, former Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer vocalist Anthony Green
joined to sing for the band. In March of that year the band rerecorded five demos for its first EP, Translating the Name
. In addition to playing the guitar, Beau recorded, produced, and mixed this EP, which was released under his production company's label pseudonym, Death Do Us Part. Burchell was also responsible for hiring studio musician Pat McGrath to record the drums on Translating the Name
.
Anthony left the band in 2004 and was replaced by Cove Reber. In 2005, the band released the Black EP or Saosin EP
. Beau played guitar and mixed this EP.
On September 26, 2006 Saosin
released its first full length album Saosin
. Beau is only credited as a "Group Member" on Saosin
as Howard Benson
was hired to produce this record.
, a Gibson SG
Standard, a Burny Les Paul Custom, and a Fender Jaguar
. He plays a Hughes & Kettner
Triamp MKII amp through both a Hughes & Kettner
4x12 cabinet with Vintage 30 speakers and a 2x12 cabinet with Greenback speakers. He has also stated that onstage he uses a Bob Bradshaw Custom Audio Electronics Looper, a RS-10 MIDI Switching Module, a Line 6 Echo Pro Delay Unit, TC Electronics G-Major, Shure U4D wireless Unit, a Boss noise gate, and a Dunlop Tremolo Pedal.
To record Translating the Name
, Beau played both a Gibson Les Paul Standard and Gibson SG Standard. He used a modded Mesa/Boogie 2-Channel Dual Rectifier amp through a Marshall 1960B cabinet for the rhythm tracks. The lead tracks were recorded with a Schecter 006 Elite played into a modded Marshall JCM2000 TSL100 amp through a Marshall 1960B cabinet.
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
, and was previously in the bands Kosmos Express
Kosmos Express
Kosmos Express was a rock band from the 1990s. They were represented in both the mainstream and Christian market.-Biography:From early 1997 to mid-1998, Kosmos Express released two critically acclaimed records, Now, featuring the hit song “Beautiful”, co-produced by Craig Nepp and Simulcast,...
and Open Hand
Open Hand
Open Hand is a Californian indie rock band. The band was formed in Hollywood in 1999 by guitarist/vocalist Justin Isham, bassist Michael Anastasi and drummer Alex Rodriguez. They released two EPs on its own American Propaganda label, Radio Days and Evolutions...
. He has produced and/or mixed over a dozen rock albums in the past 10 years. He also owns the record label “Death Do Us Part.”
Saosin
Burchell formed the band SaosinSaosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
with fellow guitarist Justin Shekoski in 2003. The band recorded six demos, and later that year, former Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer vocalist Anthony Green
Anthony Green (musician)
Anthony Green is a musician from Holland, PA. He is currently the lead singer of Circa Survive, previously in the bands Saosin, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Audience of One, Jeer at Rome, High and Driving, and Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer.-Circa Survive:Anthony Green joined California rock...
joined to sing for the band. In March of that year the band rerecorded five demos for its first EP, Translating the Name
Translating the Name
-Charts:Album Billboard- Credits :Band* Anthony Green - lead vocals, additional guitars* Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals* Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals* Zach Kennedy - bass...
. In addition to playing the guitar, Beau recorded, produced, and mixed this EP, which was released under his production company's label pseudonym, Death Do Us Part. Burchell was also responsible for hiring studio musician Pat McGrath to record the drums on Translating the Name
Translating the Name
-Charts:Album Billboard- Credits :Band* Anthony Green - lead vocals, additional guitars* Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals* Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals* Zach Kennedy - bass...
.
Anthony left the band in 2004 and was replaced by Cove Reber. In 2005, the band released the Black EP or Saosin EP
Saosin EP
- Credits :Band* Cove Reber - lead vocals* Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals* Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals* Chris Sorenson - bass, piano, keyboards, programming, percussion, backing vocals...
. Beau played guitar and mixed this EP.
On September 26, 2006 Saosin
Saosin
Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
released its first full length album Saosin
Saosin (album)
-Use in popular media:* 2007 KROQ New ROQ – "Voices"* The Best of Taste of Chaos Two – "Follow and Feel"* ATV Offroad Fury Pro - "Sleepers"* Burnout Dominator - "Collapse"...
. Beau is only credited as a "Group Member" on Saosin
Saosin (album)
-Use in popular media:* 2007 KROQ New ROQ – "Voices"* The Best of Taste of Chaos Two – "Follow and Feel"* ATV Offroad Fury Pro - "Sleepers"* Burnout Dominator - "Collapse"...
as Howard Benson
Howard Benson
Howard Benson is a two-time Grammy-nominated music producer and aerospace engineer.-Biography:Howard Benson has a degree in materials engineering from Drexel University and studied composition at the Philadelphia College for Performing Arts. Later he worked for Garrett AiResearch, where he worked...
was hired to produce this record.
Gear
On stage, Beau has been seen playing a Gibson Les Paul CustomGibson Les Paul Custom
The Gibson Les Paul Custom is a higher end variation of the Gibson Les Paul guitar. It was developed in 1954 after Gibson had introduced the Les Paul model in 1952.-Notable Les Paul Custom players:...
, a Gibson SG
Gibson SG
At the launch of the SG in 1961, Gibson offered four variants of the SG; the SG Junior , the SG Special, the SG Standard, and the top-of-the-line SG Custom. However, Gibson's current core variants as of 2010 are the SG Standard and the SG Special...
Standard, a Burny Les Paul Custom, and a Fender Jaguar
Fender Jaguar
The Fender Jaguar is an electric guitar introduced in 1962. A descendant of the Jazzmaster, the Jaguar quickly caught on in the emerging Surf music scene...
. He plays a Hughes & Kettner
Hughes & Kettner
Hughes & Kettner is a German brand of guitar and bass amplifiers, cabinets and effects processors. It was founded in Neunkirchen in 1984 and is based in St.Wendel since 1987....
Triamp MKII amp through both a Hughes & Kettner
Hughes & Kettner
Hughes & Kettner is a German brand of guitar and bass amplifiers, cabinets and effects processors. It was founded in Neunkirchen in 1984 and is based in St.Wendel since 1987....
4x12 cabinet with Vintage 30 speakers and a 2x12 cabinet with Greenback speakers. He has also stated that onstage he uses a Bob Bradshaw Custom Audio Electronics Looper, a RS-10 MIDI Switching Module, a Line 6 Echo Pro Delay Unit, TC Electronics G-Major, Shure U4D wireless Unit, a Boss noise gate, and a Dunlop Tremolo Pedal.
To record Translating the Name
Translating the Name
-Charts:Album Billboard- Credits :Band* Anthony Green - lead vocals, additional guitars* Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals* Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals* Zach Kennedy - bass...
, Beau played both a Gibson Les Paul Standard and Gibson SG Standard. He used a modded Mesa/Boogie 2-Channel Dual Rectifier amp through a Marshall 1960B cabinet for the rhythm tracks. The lead tracks were recorded with a Schecter 006 Elite played into a modded Marshall JCM2000 TSL100 amp through a Marshall 1960B cabinet.
Discography
- Kosmos ExpressKosmos ExpressKosmos Express was a rock band from the 1990s. They were represented in both the mainstream and Christian market.-Biography:From early 1997 to mid-1998, Kosmos Express released two critically acclaimed records, Now, featuring the hit song “Beautiful”, co-produced by Craig Nepp and Simulcast,...
- Now (1997) (Guitar, Background Vocals) - Kosmos ExpressKosmos ExpressKosmos Express was a rock band from the 1990s. They were represented in both the mainstream and Christian market.-Biography:From early 1997 to mid-1998, Kosmos Express released two critically acclaimed records, Now, featuring the hit song “Beautiful”, co-produced by Craig Nepp and Simulcast,...
- SimulcastSimulcastSimulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time. For example, Absolute Radio is simulcast on both AM and on satellite radio, and the BBC's Prom concerts are often...
(1998) (Guitar, Arranger) - As Hope Dies – Birth Place and Burial Site (2002) (Keyboard, Engineer, Mixer)
- As Hope Dies - Legions Bow To A Faceless God (2003) (Keyboard, Producer, Engineer, Mixer)
- Name TakenName TakenName Taken was a rock band from Orange, California. They were originally known as All That's Left in October 1999 until they discovered that the name was already taken; thus the name "Name Taken". The band started in the eighth grade where they would play shows in their amphitheatre at lunch...
/BaysideBayside (band)Bayside is an American punk rock band from Queens which formed in the winter of 2000. The band has released five full length albums since signing to Victory Records...
- Split (2003) (Producer, Engineer, Mixer) - The BronxThe Bronx (band)The Bronx is an American hardcore punk band from Los Angeles formed in 2002. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist Matt Caughthran, guitarists Joby J. Ford and Ken Horne, bass guitarist Brad Magers, and drummer Jorma Vik...
- The Bronx (2003) (Engineer, Mixer) - Various Artists – Different Shade of Green: Tribute to Green Day (2003) (Producer, Mixer)
- Various Artists – Jawbreaker Tribute: Bad Scene Everyone’s Fault (2003) (Producer, Engineer, Mixer)
- Various Artists – Santa Clause: It’s a Punk Rock Christmas (2003) (Producer)
- Death on Wednesday – Songs to To (2003) (Engineer)
- The HigherThe HigherThe Higher is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. They were originally known as "September Star". They have released two full length albums named On Fire, Histrionics and EPs named "Pace Yourself" and "Star is Dead"...
– Star is Dead (2003) (Producer, Engineer, Mixer) - The BledThe BledThe Bled is a hardcore band from Tucson, Arizona. The group formed in 2001, originally under the name "The Radiation Defiance Theory", but changed it because of its length...
- Pass the FlaskPass the FlaskPass the Flask is the first full album released by the Hardcore band The Bled. Track 2 was originally labeled "Dale Earnhardt's Seatbelt", but was changed for legal reasons. It is still listed as "Dale Earnhardt's Seatbelt" on the inside of the album booklet.- Reissue :The Bled originally released...
(2003) (Producer, Engineer, Mixer) - Scars of TomorrowScars of TomorrowScars of Tomorrow was a metalcore band out of Orange County, California.-History:Scars of Tomorrow released its first material on Thorp Records, issuing two albums before signing to Victory Records in May 2003. After Victory released the group's third album in February 2004, they toured with Himsa,...
– Design Your Fate (2003) (Engineer) - SalemSalem (US band)Salem was formed in Gainesville, FL, August 2002 by former members of the post-hardcore band As Friends Rust. Shortly after forming, the band had managed to tour worldwide as well as appear on the Warped Tour before signing in 2003 to Fiddler Records...
- Love It Or Leave Me EP (2003) (Engineer) - SaosinSaosinSaosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
- Translating the NameTranslating the Name-Charts:Album Billboard- Credits :Band* Anthony Green - lead vocals, additional guitars* Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals* Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals* Zach Kennedy - bass...
(2003) (Guitar, Producer, Engineer, Mixer) - From First To LastFrom First to LastFrom First to Last was an American rock band based out of Los Angeles, originally hailing from Valdosta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The band released their first EP titled Aesthetic in 2003 with vocalist Phillip Reardon, followed by Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count in 2004 and Heroine in...
- Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body CountDear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count-Personnel:From First to Last* Sonny Moore – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, programming* Matt Good – Clean vocals, lead & rhythm guitars* Travis Richter – Screamed & clean vocals, rhythm & lead guitars...
(2004) (Mixer) - TakenTaken (band)Taken was an American melodic hardcore/metalcore band from California that played a similar style to bands like This Day Forward and Thrice. Although they were sometimes considered melodic hardcore, their style was frequently more technical than that and more comparable to melodic metalcore...
– Between Two Unseens (2004) (Producer, Engineer) - Name TakenName TakenName Taken was a rock band from Orange, California. They were originally known as All That's Left in October 1999 until they discovered that the name was already taken; thus the name "Name Taken". The band started in the eighth grade where they would play shows in their amphitheatre at lunch...
- Hold On (2004) (Producer, Engineer, Mixer) - TakenTaken (band)Taken was an American melodic hardcore/metalcore band from California that played a similar style to bands like This Day Forward and Thrice. Although they were sometimes considered melodic hardcore, their style was frequently more technical than that and more comparable to melodic metalcore...
– Between Two Unseens – Bonus DVD (2005) (Engineer) - SaosinSaosinSaosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
- Saosin EPSaosin EP- Credits :Band* Cove Reber - lead vocals* Beau Burchell - rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, backing vocals* Justin Shekoski - lead guitar, backing vocals* Chris Sorenson - bass, piano, keyboards, programming, percussion, backing vocals...
(2005) (Mixer, Group Member) - Reel Big FishReel Big FishReel Big Fish is an American ska punk band from Huntington Beach, California, best known for the 1997 hit "Sell Out". The band gained mainstream recognition in the mid-to-late 1990s, during the third wave of ska with the release of the gold certified album Turn the Radio Off. Soon after, the band...
– We’re Not Happy ‘Til You’re Not Happy (2005) (Engineer) - Scars of TomorrowScars of TomorrowScars of Tomorrow was a metalcore band out of Orange County, California.-History:Scars of Tomorrow released its first material on Thorp Records, issuing two albums before signing to Victory Records in May 2003. After Victory released the group's third album in February 2004, they toured with Himsa,...
– Beginning Of (2005) (Engineer) - Various Artists – Punk Goes 90’s (2005) (Producer, Mixer)
- SaosinSaosinSaosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
– SaosinSaosinSaosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
– (2006) (Group Member) - SaosinSaosinSaosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
- Come CloseCome Close (album)Come Close is the first live album released by the post-hardcore band Saosin. The album was released on March 11, 2008 on Capitol Records and features a live video recording of the band's performance at The Theater of Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 3, 2007, as well as a CD...
(2008) (Engineer, Mixer) - SaosinSaosinSaosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
- The Grey EP (2008) - The BledThe BledThe Bled is a hardcore band from Tucson, Arizona. The group formed in 2001, originally under the name "The Radiation Defiance Theory", but changed it because of its length...
– Pass the Flask – Bonus Tracks (2008) (Producer, Engineer, Mixer) - UnderoathUnderoathUnderoath is an American Christian metalcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional members were from Tampa, Florida...
– Survive, KaleidoscopeSurvive, Kaleidoscope- DVD: "Live from The Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA" :Lighting and Set Design: Jeff Verne. Sound recording: Andy Vickery# "Intro "# "Returning Empty Handed"# "In Regards to Myself"# "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door"...
(2008) (Mixer) - TakenTaken (band)Taken was an American melodic hardcore/metalcore band from California that played a similar style to bands like This Day Forward and Thrice. Although they were sometimes considered melodic hardcore, their style was frequently more technical than that and more comparable to melodic metalcore...
– This Is Forever (2008) (Producer, Liner Notes) - Envy On The CoastEnvy On The CoastEnvy on the Coast was an alternative rock band from Long Island, New York. They released their second album Lowcountry in March 2010.-History:...
- MirrorsLucy GrayLucy Gray is the debut full length album from American emo band, Envy On The Coast. The album was released under Matt Galle's Photo Finish Records on August 7, 2007. The album's first single, "Sugar Skulls," is currently on the iTunes Music store. "Mirrors" has also been released as the second single...
(2008) - Mikoto - We Are The Architects (2008)
- Drop Dead, GorgeousDrop Dead, GorgeousDrop Dead, Gorgeous is a band from Denver, Colorado. They are currently signed to Suretone Records. The band consists of frontman Danny Stillman , Kyle Browning , Jake Hansen and Danny Cooper...
- The Hot N' HeavyThe Hot N' Heavy-Credits:Band members*Danny «Stills» Stillman: Lead vocals, Lyrics*Kyle Browning: Lead guitar, Vocals, Programming*Dan Gustavson: Rhythm guitar*Jake Hansen: Bass*Danny Cooper: Drums, PercussionProduction...
(2009) (Mixing) - It PrevailsIt PrevailsIt Prevails is a five piece metalcore band from Portland, Oregon, formed in 2004. They are composed of vocalist Ian Fike, guitarists Chris Tsanjoures and Jake Harris, bassist Nate Dorval, and drummer Aaron Marsh. The band draws influence from 90s Melodic Metalcore and classic rock...
- Capture and Embrace (2009) (Mixing, Mastering) - SaosinSaosinSaosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label,...
- In Search of Solid GroundIn Search of Solid GroundIn Search of Solid Ground is the second studio album by American rock band Saosin released on September 8, 2009. The recording sessions for In Search of Solid Ground saw Saosin recording with multiple producers such as Butch Walker , John Feldman, and Lucas from Matt Squire's production team...
(2009) - History Of...- Alcheringa; The Dreaming (2010) (Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer)
- Guiltmaker- The Emerald Coast (2010) (Mastering Engineer)