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Dennis J. Barela, RpDJ has worked in the professional entertainment industry for over 30 years.
His professional experience includes (past and present):
All original music © 2012 BMI by Dennis J. Barela
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Original music tracks & recordings Written, performed & produced∆ by Dennis J. Barela: |
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The recently released album "Dennis
J." features tracks that our founder has completed in recent years. Here you can sample some of his experience as a
singer/composer/guitarist, engineer and producer. Click the links below
to play these tracks.
All songs, music & lyrics © 2012 BMI by Dennis J. Barela
Dennis and Terminal Romance in one of their promotional pictures
"Cross My Heart" is a cross-over alternative-country ballad. Although Dennis has been educated in many genre of music he tends to specialize in pop-rock ballads. This track, however, is an example of the heavy influence that country music has cast upon the pop music industry.
"Let Me In" is also one of the more recent Dennis J. songs and shows more of what the industry refers to as AOR (adult oriented rock) music. Click the link below to give it a listen!
Here's a rare "live" track of the founder and Terminal Romance from a song
with definite jazz, funk and rock influences. "Closer
To The Bullet" was written in a barroom on a bar napkin during a dark
period in time for our humble writer.
Closer To the Bullet (live at The Whisky) .mp3†
Waiting to go on stage at a famous
O.K., you knew it was coming: here’s where our founder gets a little political. But before you jump to conclusions about the lyrics to “Losing The Faith,” please understand that the lyrics reflect the author's losing the faith in society and humanity.
The track "Gotta Find Jeffrey a Girl" was influenced by one of our founder's childhood friends. This song was produced in conjunction with Grammy winning veteran producer Dennis MacKay.
Gotta Find Jeffrey a Girl .mp3Ơ
Here's a song that was a favorite of the band (Terminal Romance) just prior to breaking up. It's about a girl in the neighborhood where Dennis grew up (thx Missy!). Enjoy!
She Smiles With Her Heart .mp3
At work in my Studio/Office |
(Original album art: pencil sketch by Tim Barela)
"Vicariously Yours" was chosen for the movie soundtrack "Dirty Pool." The lyrics are that of a modern-day "Cyrano DeBergerac" style love story. This song was produced by Grammy award winning Producer/Engineer Dennis MacKay who has worked with acts such as David Bowie, Stanley Clarke, Al Dimeola, The Jacksons, Jeff Beck, The Commodores, Judas Priest, Whitney Houston, Mick Ronson, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sir George Martin, Elton John and Barbra Streisand (just to name a few).
One of the great things about working with Terminal Romance was that Dennis was encouraged by the band to strive to write, perform, arrange, record and think about music from more diverse, exciting, abstract and contemporary perspectives. “Big Boys Don’t Cry” is an example of a slower rock-ballad that is very “slow-danceable” and was at times a challenge to record and perform.
At work with Grammy Award winning producer Dennis
MacKay
(Never without his baseball cap & NS10's. Cheers, mate!)
"Wait" is a very hyperactive pop-rock tune that was a favorite at the clubs and is still a big player through "Muzak" type music services at a department store near you. Click below to listen!
If you are still here at the end of this list, we’re sure you’ll agree that we will end it “In The Nick of Time.” …another slow rock ballad for your listening pleasure.
…throw enough against a wall and…
Here's a track that was recorded at BandWest Studios recording facility under the supervision of Recording Engineer John Torres, III that tells the story of a troubled woman as viewed from the perspective of her dog "Mr. Hooper."
This is a track that was also produced by "industry veteran" Dennis MacKay. It was selected for the movie soundtrack "Dirty Pool."
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Promotional and miscellaneous pictures of Terminal Romance:
Miscellaneous on-site mobile recording pictures:
Working with Grammy Award winning producer and recording engineer Dennis MacKay:
Remember, I have literally and personally (not associates or employees) performed uncountable thousands of performances over the years. This list is just an example of some job sites: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, UC Irvine Crawford Hall, Thornton Winery, Falkner Winery - Temecula, South Coast Winery - Temecula, Ponte Winery - Temecula, Churon Winery - Temecula, Embassy Suites - Temecula, Pechanga Casino, Temecula Creek Inn, Eagle Glen Golf Club, Wiens Family Cellars (winery) - Temecula, Bear Creek Country Club, Hilton Hotel - La Jolla, Leonesse Cellars - Temecula, Sharky’s Officer’s Club MCAS Camp Pendelton, Hotel Del Coronado, Pala Casino, Stuart Cellars Winery - Temecula, Shilo Inn, South Mesa NCO Club MCAS Camp Pendelton, The Mission Inn Riverside, Villa De Amore - Temecula, KCET Channel 28 - Los Angeles, Temecula Valley Unified School District, Callaway Winery - Temecula, Hart Winery - Temecula, Wilson Creek Winery - Temecula, Longshadow Ranch Winery - Temecula, Orange Show Fairgrounds, Sony Studios - Hollywood, Schwarzkopf & Henkel, Onstage Studios, The Troubadour, The Whisky A-Go-Go, The Starwood, Gazzarri's, Menifee Lakes Country Club, Carlton Oaks Country Club, Black Gold Golf Club, Pala Mesa Resort, Grand Tradition, Los Willows, Irvine Regional Park, Surf and Sand - Laguna Beach, Hidden Valley Golf Club, Assistencia Mission Redlands, Kellogg House Pomona, Foxfire Inn, Heritage Park Irvine, Tortilla Flats, The Castle - Temecula, Sherman Library & Gardens, Newport Beach Marriot, Heritage Palms Country Club, The Forge - Temecula, Sierra Lakes Golf Club, San Clemente State Park, Palm Desert Marriot, Island Club NAS North Station, Idyllwild Nature Center, Dave & Buster’s, Singing Hills Country Club, Barona Casino, The Hacienda, The Orchard, Monteleone Meadows, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Moreno Valley Ranch CC, Big Bear Lake Visitor’s Bureau, Horton Grand Hotel - San Diego, Bahia Resort, Coronado, Castaways Restaurant - San Bernardino, Cree Estate - Palm Springs, Vintage Hills PCA, Mission Valley Radisson, International Club, The Fleetwood, The Cuckoo’s Nest, El Prado Country Club, Gecko's, Pacific Edge, Sunnymead Ranch Lake Club, Canyon Lake Country Club, The Grapevine Arbor, The Thursday Club, Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club, Walnut Grove Park & Barn, The Queen Mary, Oak Meadows - Temecula, Lake Oak Meadows, Gershon Bachus Vintners, Ontario Doubletree Inn, Temecula CRC, Canyon Lake Lodge, Keyways Winery, Monte De Oro Winery, Miramonte Winery, Abbott Manor, Thompson Ranch, Firey Estate plus many, MANY more! (Too many to waste space over)
Here's some industry reviews of some work by TERMINAL ROMANCE:
Terminal Romance- Dirty Pool (motion picture soundtrack)
10/10
By Nick Baldrian
Terminal Romance are from
California and play gorgeous aor/pop a'la King Of Hearts, Southern Sons,
Innuendo, The Beatles, REM, Rick Springfield, Mark Spiro.
"Vicariously Yours" is a jaw dropping song full of lush melodies and very
sincere vocals from Dennis J Barela, this song features some very nice violin
playing, then things get a bit more up-tempo for the Nelson/ The Rembrandts
influenced "Checkout Girl" which is so damn catchy I'm surprised that the radio
stations haven't picked up on this song, it's filled with great hooklines, this
band can write aor songs with the best of them, in fact it would be fair to say
that I personally think that we are going to hear a lot from this band.
The last track "Gotta Find Jeffrey a Girl" is a lush aor/pop song with huge inspiring vocals. I can't wait to hear these songs in the context of the film the "Dirty Pool," I can imagine them working really well. Overall this band are VERY VERY talented, and I would say that it's probably one my favorite finds of the year. AWESOME every home should have one!!!!
Angelfire Review: I got this demotape consisting of 3 songs from a friend of mine who really liked it... TERMINAL ROMANCE has qualities to become very popular. Their music is poppy poprock that is only a mile away from THE REMBRANDTS. I call this kind of rock 90s oriented Radiorock.
"Checkout
girl", a nice early 80s typed melodic poprocker that reminds me of TOMMY TUTONE,
EDDIE MONEY and DANNY WILDE.
Dennis would also like to thank his good friends and associates Sean Michael Davis and Jason Atenza of Terminal Romance and Grammy Award winning producer Dennis MacKay.
Nods also go out to former co-songwriters John C. Avants and Rick Dalton for their inspiration, conspiracy & cellular surrender so many years ago.
(Feel free to email copies of past performances as we'd be happy to post them on this site in the future)
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