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By Summer Perez


Al Gomes is a music man. With more than 30 years of experience in the music industry under his belt, it is no surprise that he owns and operates his own independent music firm. The company, Big Noise, has been in business since 1990. Among many things, he specializes in artist development, music production and promotion, music career consultation and film and television licensing.

Gomes attended school at Rhode Island College. He was actively involved in many school productions. He was one of the editors for The Anchor, the college newspaper. He also wrote as a columnist for the publication. At the college radio station (WRIC), he produced a syndicated show and worked as a DJ. Within the theatre scene, He produced several plays, all of them originals. He earned a BA in communication while studying at the college.

Big Noise began in 1990. He founded the company, an independent artist and repertoire music firm. With help from his business partner A. Michelle, the firm has become widely known, especially within the independent music scene.

Big Noise has received recognition for their work in the form of numerous awards. The firm has released over 300 artist recordings from a collection of music genres. Big Noise has said that they are dedicated to giving independent artists a chance to succeed. The company helps artists budget their money, handle studio work, and make important decisions. Big Noise also lends a hand when it comes to art direction, manufacturing and distributing of records.

Though Big Noise is dedicated to helping independent and unknown artists, Gomes has done notable work within the mainstream music industry. He has worked with big names in the American music business. His resume includes a long list of popular productions.

Gomes was on the team that developed the career of Christina Aguilera. He served as the Director of Online Entertainment and Marketing for Three Wishes Promotions, the company Aguilera owns. Within the company he was as an archivist, biographer, web master, promoter, publicist and marketer for the company. He even produced two songs for the pop star.

Over the years, he has worked with Katharine McPhee from American Idol, Paul Doucette of Matchbox 20 and popular producer Shelly Yakus. He has also been involved with bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Little Anthony and the Imperials. He has composed music with songwriters such as Sean Callery, Mike Viola, Jimmy Crane and many more.

Gomes developed the Bandwagon Project, a benefit recording that included the making of a song, Three Sides of Hunger, and two televised concerts designed to bring awareness to poverty in America. The project has raised a large amount of money for American agencies that work with the poor. The project was recognized for its outstanding public service with The Jefferson Award from the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foundation.

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