David Castell
Encyclopedia
David Castell is an American
record producer
, musician
, and recording engineer based in Dallas, Texas
.
Castell’s recording career spans nearly three decades; his work with many major record labels and independent labels alike includes both platinum-selling national recording artists and unsigned regional acts, and a wide range of musical genres.
He has been instrumental in career albums of Blue October
, Burden Brothers
, Course of Empire
, Deep Blue Something
, and SouthFM
.
In spring 2008, Castell began production of the Toadies
’ album No Deliverance
, which was released on August 19th, 2008, on Kirtland Records
.
After two years of collaboration with DFW-based electronic band Shock of Pleasure
, their first full-length album Its About Time, was released on September 16th, 2008, by Universal Music Group, produced by David Castell.
Blue October's two disc set, Foiled For The Last Time, features a re-release of "Calling You
", also produced by David Castell.
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record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, and recording engineer based in Dallas, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
Castell’s recording career spans nearly three decades; his work with many major record labels and independent labels alike includes both platinum-selling national recording artists and unsigned regional acts, and a wide range of musical genres.
He has been instrumental in career albums of Blue October
Blue October
Blue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld , Jeremy Furstenfeld , Ryan Delahoussaye , Matt Noveskey , and Julian Mandrake .-History:Blue October was formed by lead...
, Burden Brothers
Burden Brothers
Burden Brothers are a hard rock band formed in Dallas, Texas by Toadies lead singer/songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis and Reverend Horton Heat/Izzy Stradlin drummer Taz Bentley. The band currently consists of Lewis , Bentley , and Casey Hess...
, Course of Empire
Course of Empire
Course of Empire was an Alternative / post-punk band based in Dallas, Texas.- Biography :Course of Empire was a hard-edged, post-industrial, alternative music group based in Dallas, Texas from 1988 to 1998. In the early days, large drums would be placed throughout the audience as a means to...
, Deep Blue Something
Deep Blue Something
Deep Blue Something is an American rock band best known for its hit single "Breakfast at Tiffany's." The group was founded in 1992 in Denton, Texas by University of North Texas students Todd and Toby Pipes, Clay Bergus and John Kirtland...
, and SouthFM
SouthFM
SouthFM was an alternative rock band based in Dallas, Texas. They formed in 2001 and disbanded in October 2006. The band officially released two full length albums, Drama Kids and Swallowing the Pill...
.
In spring 2008, Castell began production of the Toadies
Toadies
Toadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas, best known for the song "Possum Kingdom." The band's classic lineup consisted of Todd Lewis on vocals/guitar, Mark Reznicek on drums, Lisa Umbarger on bass, and Darrel Herbert on guitar. It formed in 1989 and disbanded in 2001 after...
’ album No Deliverance
No Deliverance
No Deliverance is the third studio album by Toadies. It was released August 19, 2008 on Kirtland Records. No Deliverance was released eight years after the band's previous album, Hell Below/Stars Above....
, which was released on August 19th, 2008, on Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records
Kirtland Records is a record label based in Dallas, Texas. It was founded by John Kirtland, who was formerly the drummer for Deep Blue Something.-Artist roster:*Burden Brothers*Bush*Bril*The Flys*The Hourly Radio*Sarah Jaffe*Pat McGee Band...
.
After two years of collaboration with DFW-based electronic band Shock of Pleasure
Shock of Pleasure
Shock of Pleasure is an electro-lounge band based in Dallas, Texas. Formed in 2004 by singer/songwriter Robert Romano , Shock of Pleasure have toured nationally in support of two national releases through the Universal Music/Fontana Label...
, their first full-length album Its About Time, was released on September 16th, 2008, by Universal Music Group, produced by David Castell.
Blue October's two disc set, Foiled For The Last Time, features a re-release of "Calling You
Calling You (Blue October song)
"Calling You" is a song by Blue October. It was initially released in 2003, on the album History for Sale, peaking at number 35 on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. It later gained a resurgence of popularity and radio play after it was included on the American Wedding soundtrack...
", also produced by David Castell.
Productions
- Burden BrothersBurden BrothersBurden Brothers are a hard rock band formed in Dallas, Texas by Toadies lead singer/songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis and Reverend Horton Heat/Izzy Stradlin drummer Taz Bentley. The band currently consists of Lewis , Bentley , and Casey Hess...
- Buried In Your Black HeartBuried in Your Black HeartBuried in Your Black Heart is the first full-length album by Burden Brothers, after the release of multiple EPs. This was Burden Brothers' first recording with a solidified band lineup. The album was considered Burden Brothers' most successful album, spawning two relatively hit singles. The...
(2003) - Blue OctoberBlue OctoberBlue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld , Jeremy Furstenfeld , Ryan Delahoussaye , Matt Noveskey , and Julian Mandrake .-History:Blue October was formed by lead...
- History For SaleHistory for SaleHistory for Sale is the third album by Blue October. The title of the album comes from a lyric in the song "Amazing". It was recorded at Sound Arts Studios in Houston, Texas, and at Stomp Box Studios in Arlington, Texas, and released in the United States on April 8, 2003, by Brando Records...
(2003) - Blue OctoberBlue OctoberBlue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld , Jeremy Furstenfeld , Ryan Delahoussaye , Matt Noveskey , and Julian Mandrake .-History:Blue October was formed by lead...
- FoiledFoiledFoiled is the fourth album by Blue October. The album was certified gold in the United States on August 9, 2006, and on February 22, 2007, was certified platinum. The album is also popular in Canada where it has also achieved platinum status....
(2006) - Burden BrothersBurden BrothersBurden Brothers are a hard rock band formed in Dallas, Texas by Toadies lead singer/songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis and Reverend Horton Heat/Izzy Stradlin drummer Taz Bentley. The band currently consists of Lewis , Bentley , and Casey Hess...
- Mercy (2006) - ToadiesToadiesToadies are an alternative rock band from Fort Worth, Texas, best known for the song "Possum Kingdom." The band's classic lineup consisted of Todd Lewis on vocals/guitar, Mark Reznicek on drums, Lisa Umbarger on bass, and Darrel Herbert on guitar. It formed in 1989 and disbanded in 2001 after...
- No DeliveranceNo DeliveranceNo Deliverance is the third studio album by Toadies. It was released August 19, 2008 on Kirtland Records. No Deliverance was released eight years after the band's previous album, Hell Below/Stars Above....
(2008) - Blowing Trees - Blowing Trees (2008)
- Smile Smile - Truth On Tape (2010)