David Gugliotta

David Gugliotta and Tonemarket Music

David Gugliotta is a Sydney based music producer, composer, songwriter and performer, who also operates his own boutique music production house and independent record label called ‘Tonemarket Music’.

David has a fresh and original approach to music production and song writing, and is passionate about music being the best it can be, whether in the studio or on stage. With a combination of skills, experience, insight and industry networks, David has established himself as a sought after music professional who is committed to excellence.

A profile that is forever growing with the music industry:

- David continues to have his music used by Ch 9 Wide World of Sports including Test Series Cricket, One Day International Cricket and Swimming World Championships. His music is also used by FOXTEL international including part of the underscore for the TV series ‘One step beyond’ on the Discovery Channel

- Producing and working with talented up and coming artists such as Sarah Bird, Mandi Jarry and Anthony Snape.

- Being appointed as Musical Director for select acts. One of the most dynamic acts was a Percussion Ensemble containing 10 musicians who performed at the Lord Mayors New Years Eve Celebrations in the Botanical Gardens, Sydney and many other corporate events.

- Writing music for emerging short film producers.

- Working on his own projects, ‘FyNE CuTz’ a Dance/Electronica act and ‘king sukfah’ a Groove based Hip-Hop band.

ARIA Awards Judge -
In 2003 David Gugliotta was appointed as an ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Judge.

Musicoz Awards Judge –
In 2004 David was included on the judging panel for the well-known and respected MUSICOZ Awards In Australia. His company Tonemarket Music is also a sponsor for these awards.

Furthermore, sharing his vast knowledge of the music industry and success as a musician and songwriter, David also is a part-time music lecturer for TAFE Entertainment - Contemporary Music College.

A History of industry experience...
As a talented multi instrumentalist, David has performed in bands as a drummer, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist and vocalist. His experience has incorporated several projects spanning a broad range of musical styles experimenting with everything from Hip-Hop, Funk, Drum & Bass, Dance, Latin and Fusion, to Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country and Folk. David has performed alongside artists such as Sarah Blasko, George, Grinspoon, Thirsty Merc, David Campbell, Sally Singleton, Paulinie and Jenny Morris.

In 1998 David formed a band called bURN which was a success, performing live to sold out shows, as well as releasing an EP and a single through MGM Distribution that received rave critical reviews, national radio airplay and prime time TV coverage.

David also entered two songs he wrote for bURN in national songwriting competitions (sponsored by APRA and SONY) and came first. One of bURNs tracks that David wrote was also selected to feature on a compilation put together by BMG/Gotham.

David then moved on to work with production company Mayday Music, having the opportunity to work on a number of high profile projects. These included:

- all girl pop group featuring Sharni Vinson (Neighbours), Kate Ellsworth and Becca
- soundtrack work for the Oprah Winfrey Book Club,
- music for the Cricket on Channel 9,
- Jon Stevens (Noiseworks, INXS) solo album ‘Aint No Life For The Faint Hearted’.

Leading up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics David wrote and produced a song called 'Believe In Your Soul'. This song was to become somewhat of an anthem for the athletes, with all gold medallists being presented with a copy of the song upon winning.