Standing on the horizon of sound design is Pablo S. Whaley, CEO of ESCO International Sound Design. Since 2004, the former jazz trumpet prodigy and Hip-Hop artist/producer (P.Way of Bored Stiff) has focused on creating innovative soundscapes for visual and performing artists. Uniting his unique background in therapeutic ultrasound with nearly 20 years of recording and production experience, the sound of “ESCO” is a fearless integration of global rhythms, jazz melodies, and soulful syncopated beats. ESCO’s soundscapes have been featured in several prominent artist galleries in Oakland, Chicago, and San Francisco. ESCO is currently mixing and recording masterfully tailored dimensions of sound for a series of instrumental albums as well as a world music compilation album featuring some prominent vocalists and MCs for release this year.
DEGREES/EDUCATION
BA, Mathematics/Pre-Medicine, UC Berkeley (1992-1997)
MS, Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic (2002-2005)
MC, Bored Stiff, Frisco City (since 1988)
SONIC LEGACY STUDIOS
EQUIPMENT
2.8GHz IMAC, Logic Pro 8, Mackie Control Universal, MOTIF Classic, MOTU Audio Interface, UA LA-610 Pre-amp/Compressor, AudioTechnica 4050 Microphone,
Truth Monitors, Rokit Subwoofer.
MUSIC RELEASES
SACRED ART MUZIK GROUP: Black Phuture Muzik (available)
ESCO International Instrumental album Vol. 1 (coming)
ESCO International WorldBeat Compilation (coming)
P-WAY: FROM ALL ANGLES (re-release this summer)
BORED STIFF: From The Ground Up (www.hellarecords.com)
SHOWS/GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
Capital Catwalk 2007 Fashion Show
Produced and mixed the soundtrack for run-way models.
Historic Andrew Mellon Auditorium, Washington DC, June 22-23rd, 2007
Featuring fashion by local and international designers.
Days.Paint.Years
Joyce Gordon Gallery, Oakland, CA, June 1 - July 5, 2006
Created an original and mixed audio soundscape for promotional CD and DVD package.
Featuring: paintings by Amanda Williams (www.awgallery.com)
Duo Collabo
Café Nema, Washington D.C., March 7th, 2007
Created an original and mixed audio soundscape for the exhibit and provided DJ services.
Featuring: paintings by TiyaDK (www.myspace.com/tiyadk)
Back Home
SteeleLife Gallery, Chicago, IL, March 11 - April 28, 2006
Created an original and mixed audio soundscape for promotional CD and DVD package.
Featuring: paintings by Amanda Williams
SWAP MEAT: Flippin Tha Pimpin
Soul Salon 10 Gallery, Oakland, CA, June 16 - July 30, 2006
Created a theme oriented mixed-music compilation for a promotional CD package.
Featuring: Mixed-media installations by the SS10 collective
"If I Were A Bird" Installation : Soul Salon 10 Group Exhibit
ProArts Gallery, Oakland, CA , October 13 - November 7, 2006
Created an original audio track displayed simultaneously with the installation.
Featuring: Tapestry installation by Amanda Williams and Rosalind McGary
