Wednesday 24 October 2018

Sample Libraries, Virtual Instruments, Sample Packs and Effects Plugins - Time and Space

Time + Space is one of my preferred places to buy sample libraries and virtual instruments.
I'm a member of the loyalty scheme and earn loyalty points when anyone orders £30 or more.

You can do the same if you'd like to refer friends and family too. You can earn points just for signing up to the loyalty programme, entering your birthday, writing a review etc.

Referral Link: http://prz.io/E2rxlniK

Best wishes,
Jon

Tuesday 16 October 2018

'Dark Highlands' nominated for 'Best Music' - Scottish Independent Film Festival

Scottish Independent Film Festival 2018 (SIFF)
Event Date: October 26th, 2018

Dark Highlands has been nominated for numerous awards:
  • Best Music (Jon Brooks)
  • Best Feature Film
  • Best Scottish Film
  • Best Scottish Director (Mark Stirton)
  • Best Actor (Junichi Kajioka)
  • Best Scottish Star (Mike Mitchell)
  • Best Cinematography (Micheal G. Clark)
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Dark Highlands
Music composed and produced by Jon Brooks.

Director & Writer: Mark Stirton
Producer: Michael Grant Clark
Cast: Junichi Kajioka, Steve Campbell & Brian Cox
Music Score: Jon Brooks
Production Company: Hats on Sticks Pictures Ltd.


Exciting times... Good luck to all!

Wednesday 12 September 2018

9/11 10th Anniversary of September 11 (Official Tribute Video)


9/11 10th Anniversary of September 11 2001 (Official Tribute Video)

Plane hijackers flew aircrafts into the Twin Towers in New York. However, there were reports of explosives being strategically placed within the towers to bring them down.

With love and respect to those lost during this devastating time.

Music Tracks
Independence
Army of Doom
Beyond

Composer/Artist
Jon Brooks

Monday 10 September 2018

TubeBuddy - Bulk Copy End Screen Errors "Video Resolution Mismatch"

Hi guys,

I've just purchased a Star license with the intention of creating end screens in bulk. However, a lot of the videos have errors relating to 'video resolution mismatch'. I'm a bit disappointed as this was supposed to save me time rather than doing each video manually.



Please see the screenshot, thanks.Does anyone have a solution for this?

Best wishes,
Jon

Friday 7 September 2018

DENZEL WASHINGTON. INSPIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE


DENZEL WASHINGTON. INSPIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Featuring the music track 'Seventh Heaven' by Jon Brooks

Liliana New Legend Skin: Melody (Featuring music by Jon Brooks)


RoV Mobile Game on Mobile!
arrived!! Liliana with Legend Class Skin "Melody"
RoV เกมมือถือแนว MOBA บนมือถือ! 
มาแล้ว!! Lilianaกับสกินระดับ Legend "Melody"
Featuring music by Jon Brooks
'Game Show Electro Pop Music Bed'

Thursday 6 September 2018

Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) - Ask Me a Question - Jon Brooks Composer (September/October 2018)


Thank you to The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) for featuring me in their music journal.
(September/October 2018)

Here's a link to the ISM's website

QUESTIONS
Tell us a little about yourself
I compose and produce custom music and library tracks for film, TV and advertising. I also run my own recording studio based in Stockport working with local and international artists. I studied music at Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge) followed by a Masters degree in Composition for Film and TV at Kingston University (London). After my studies I relocated to Malaysia for six years for an in-house composing position before returning to the UK in 2011. I play the piano and french horn and have previously performed alongside Richard Clayderman, for the Queen during her Jubilee Tour and at the Vatican, Rome.
Who (or what has most influenced you and your career)
Whilst composing my portfolio for GCSE music a friend said my music sounded like film scores. That’s the moment the passion hit and i realised what i wanted to do. I couldn’t stop listening to soundtracks and began analysing the emotional response and functional marriage of music to picture. Ultimately, film composers have influenced my musical output and career the most.
What would you say is your greatest achievement to date?
I’m proud to have worked with some amazing creatives and written music for well known brands and clients such as Walt Disney, Coca Cola, Oxford University Press, Clive Farrington (of When In Rome), Sony, Hats on Sticks Pictures, Cadburys, AstraZeneca and Nescafé to name a few.
Who is your all-time favourite artist and why?
I’m torn between Jerry Goldsmith and Hans Zimmer and felt I couldn’t answer without mentioning them both. After hearing the film score in ‘Backdraft’ I fell in love with Hans Zimmer’s work. His scores are incredibly expressive and dramatic. Hans’ execution of combining acoustic instruments with electronica is phenomenal. Not long after, I discovered (the now late) Jerry Goldsmith. Goldsmith’s musical language was extremely versatile, emotionally charged and thematic.
What was the last CD/music download that you purchased?
A cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s The Sound of Silence’ by the American band Disturbed. The original is beautiful, but this powerful version takes it to another level emotionally.
What are your plans for the future?
I plan to continue developing as a composer/producer and produce more film and TV scores. I’d also love to be writing more for video game soundtracks.
Finally, what is your ISM membership to you?
My ISM membership has provided invaluable information, webinars and legal advice.

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