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David Porteous is a Canadian singer/songwriter and documentary filmmaker who currently resides in Toronto, Canada.
Now 23-years-old, David began writing music at age 11 and making his own films at the age of 12.
Since 1999, he has produced and recorded 16 independent releases, including nine LPs and seven E.Ps, had his first radio play on CBC Radio 2 at the age of 14, written numerous film scores, music for a nationwide run television commercial, directed several documentary films, owns a recording studio, has a Honours Diploma in Sound Engineering and a Degree in Documentary Filmmaking.
David is currently working on a film and music project called War Music.
War Music is a documentary feature and a CD.
In August 2006 David followed the footsteps of Canadian soldiers who fought during World War Two.
Through ten countries in Europe, David visited battlefields and cemeteries, all the while filming the entire journey and writing music along the way.
War Music is currently in post-production and will be released as a film and a CD in the Spring of 2008.
For more information visit http://www.warmusic.ca
In October 2007, David was nominated as 1 of 20 out of 6000 applications to be a Torchbearer for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Computer manufacturer Lenovo held the contest and David's 30 second video entry that highlighted his War Music film gained him the nomination and the title "New World Thinker".
David was recently featured as a "Spotlight" artist on CBC TV program 'Sunday'.
He was asked to come on the show and discuss the War Music film and perform a song that was written on that journey.
Right before he performed his song, Evan Solomon, co-host of the program, said to the camera "He's an independent.
If you are a record producer, sign this guy up."
During a recent music tour in the United Kingdom, David stopped by BBC Radio program "The Movie Café" to discuss his new film War Music.
Janice Forsyth, the host of the program, said that David is "…not only a talented singer/songwriter but a talented filmmaker."
Now Magazine picked David Porteous as a "Critics Pick" for the NXNE Music Festival.
He has performed many other festivals and events such as CMJ Music Marathon in New York, Canadian Music Week in Toronto, the Nike Run Toronto event, the HBC Run For Canada, a War Child fundraiser, and a benefit for Sick Kids Hospital.
He has also opened up for artists such as Emm Gryner, Matthew Barber, Peter Katz, Simeon Ross and Rob Lamothe.
Many professional musicians have noticed David's talent.
In particular, Tegan And Sara have featured him on their website TeganAndSara.com many times, including support for the 2004 release of the CD Missing April, writing "David Porteous has released another great CD."
As well, both Gavin Brown (producer of Billy Talent, 3 Days Grace, The Tea Party) and Ian Thornley (singer of Big Wreck), were spotted at one of his performances in Toronto.
Throughout the years David has also produced records for other artists.
He is currently producing Simeon Ross' third solo album.
Simeon has performed in many well-respected bands such as Red Autumn Fall and Infighter.
In 2005, David released the video album My Fallen Company, the world's first video album for the iPod video player.
This video album was filmed at several unique locations, such as a 500-year-old castle, and a cemetery in Scotland.
The video album featured David writing and recording music based on his feelings from those locations.
Chris Gonda, founder of PureGrainAudio.Com, remarked saying "The project and ideas are so cool and unique…in fact, it's freaking sick."
For more information about David Porteous visit http://www.davidmusic.ca
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