Blog by Jon Brooks specialising in Logic Pro X templates, music articles, Youtube videos, music production for film and TV, musical analysis and all things regarding audio production. Apple music and iTunes products are also featured within the blog. Jon is a British composer scoring music for film, television and advertising.
The christmas song greeting I produced for Rob R's 'Passage to Heaven' Christmas Special on WSDI Radio. You'll probably recognise the tune; this is my version of "Jingle Bells". Ho Ho Hoooooo, Merry Christmas!!
WSDI Radio is the brainchild of a long time radio and television entrepreneur. This (weird) guy set out to break the rules, in an industry that has standardized itself on big-name hosts, minute reality celebrities and horrible 40 song playlists. But he knew he had to follow his dream to be heard or seen by people who have become bored by formulaic radio and mindless DJ's. (Wow, we used a big word or two.) So he decided to go it alone, with waffle fries in hand. He decided to carry his vision forward and to form a small satellite station that featured talk that listeners could easily relate to and enjoy, while working or surfing the Web at home, at work or via smart phone.
WSDI radio continues to grow and is heard daily around the world. From New Zealand to both Canadian coasts. WSDI has expanded its worldwide lineup, offering the listeners even more reasons to come back for more. The station looks and helps undiscovered talent. All of our hosts are encouraged to produce their own material and say whatever they want, however they want. Irreverent. Entertaining. Cool with Music. That is the vision. And its the only way he doesn't really actually have to work. Is "chair" dancing work?
WSDI Radio 'The Blend' Ident - Steve Benz hosts 'The Blend', a unique talk show. His sofa conversational style makes every celebrity, musician and author feel like they have known each other for years.
WSDI Radio is the brainchild of a long time radio and television entrepreneur. This (weird) guy set out to break the rules, in an industry that has standardized itself on big-name hosts, minute reality celebrities and horrible 40 song playlists. But he knew he had to follow his dream to be heard or seen by people who have become bored by formulaic radio and mindless DJ's. (Wow, we used a big word or two.) So he decided to go it alone, with waffle fries in hand. He decided to carry his vision forward and to form a small satellite station that featured talk that listeners could easily relate to and enjoy, while working or surfing the Web at home, at work or via smart phone.
WSDI radio continues to grow and is heard daily around the world. From New Zealand to both Canadian coasts. WSDI has expanded its worldwide lineup, offering the listeners even more reasons to come back for more. The station looks and helps undiscovered talent. All of our hosts are encouraged to produce their own material and say whatever they want, however they want. Irreverent. Entertaining. Cool with Music. That is the vision. And its the only way he doesn't really actually have to work. Is "chair" dancing work?
This amusing and quirky music video features a really catchy song that'll have you singing along in no time. It was written and produced by four British guys as a fun project. The plan was to make it look and sound ridiculous. Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
Check out Darren's Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/TheMilesBOX
Check out Tony Brown's Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/wi777ard
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LYRICS:
VERSE 1:
Knock, Knock, who's there?
A young girl, pretty and fair.
She's only from next door,
But as common as a whore!
She invites me to come and play,
But I'm not sure what to say.
I think about it once or twice,
Then ask her what's her price!
CHORUS 1:
Fumble, fumble,
Let us have a tumble.
One drink or two
We'll start to coo!
Fumble, fumble,
Let us have a tumble.
Three drinks or four
We'll roll on the floor!
VERSE 2:
If you buy me an alcopop
I'll let you fumble in my top!
For another two or more
We'll tumble on the floor!
We traipse around the pubs
Then off we go, to the clubs
We stay all night and get thrown out
With mischief all about.
CHORUS 2:
Fumble, fumble,
Let us have a tumble.
Five drinks or six
We'll start to mix!
Fumble, fumble,
Let us have a tumble.
Seven drinks or eight
We'll seal our fate!
REPRISE:
Fumble, fumble,
Let us have a tumble.
Nine drinks or ten
We'll be wrecked again!
CREDITS:
Lyrics: Paul Mottram
Music: Jon Brooks and Tony Brown
Vocals: Darren Tattersall (TheMilesBox)
Set Design: Tony Brown, Darren Tattersall (The MilesBox) and Jon Brooks
Video Editing: Tony Brown
Paul Walker died on Saturday afternoon in Valencia, California after the red Porsche GT he was traveling in crashed into a lamp post and tree before bursting into flames. He was aged 40 and was best known for his role in the 'Fast and Furious' movies. The crash happened at 3.30pm in the 28300 clock of Rye Canyon Loop. Another male body was found in the car wreckage but it is unclear who it is at this point. They were attending a charity event at the time.
Paul Walker was in the middle of shooting Universal's 'Fast and Furious 7'. He is also starring in the upcoming Brick Mansions; which is currently in post-production.
Rest In Peace Paul, with love and prayers to your friends, family, colleagues and fans.
List of movies Paul Walker starred in: Fast Five, The Fast and the Furious 6, The Fast and the Furious, Fast & Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Eight Below, Running Scared, Takers, Varsity Blues, Joy Ride, She's All That, Into the Blue, The Lazarus Project, Timeline, Flags of Our Fathers, The Death and Life of Bobby Z, The Skulls, Noel, Pleasantville, Tammy and the T-Rex, Meet the Deedles.
An hour of relaxation music to calm your body and mind and promote healing. This music is very popular with those suffering with ANXIETY and STRESS. Add this calming new age music to your music collection and allow yourself some time to slow down; reduce stress and anxiety with this SOOTHING, RELAXING music. "Deeper Dreams" is ideal for HEALING (both physical and emotional), MEDITATION, YOGA, MINDFULNESS, REIKI HEALING, MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY, and other RELAXATION techniques. It is highly effective at inducing SLEEP and can be used as a way to help your brain get into a meditative state. The slow tempo and musical structure encourages the heart rate and breathing to SLOW DOWN. This calming music is even more effective if you can listen with headphones on. Use "Deeper Dreams" to help you combat negativity and a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms and sensations.
Relaxing, dreamy and hypnotic music with a fusion of electronic and acoustic instruments for a totally ambient chill out. (Total Running Time: 51 minutes).
This is a great addition to your relaxation music library. Enjoy!! (It's also a good idea to turn off your phone so you're not distracted).
Allow yourself some time to slow down; relieve stress and anxiety with this calming, relaxing music. Sit down (or lie down), close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and concentrate on the music to clear your mind. Be kind to yourself.
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Clive Farrington and I co-wrote and produced this radio remix of Mountain. "Mountain: The Remixes" is now available for digital download on all major distribution sites including iTunes and Amazon. Tough Monkey Record's (TMR's) first ever release!
Music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'. The official release date was significant as 4th July also represented Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'. 'When in Rome' are most famous for their hit song 'The Promise'. Whilst recording the album, they decided to release the dance music EP - 'Mountain: The Remixes'.
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This relaxing instrumental music is ideal for Meditation, Yoga, Mindfulness, Reiki Healing, Massage, Reflexology, and other relaxation techniques. It is highly effective at inducing sleep and can be used as a way to help your brain get into a meditative state. The slow tempo and musical structure encourages the heart rate and breathing to slow down. This calming new age music is even more effective if you can listen with headphones on. Use "Raindrops" to help you combat negativity and a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms and sensations.
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Whether you are suffering from crippling Generalized Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Adrenal Fatigue, PTSD, Agoraphobia or an Energy Disorder, you can take back control of your physical and emotional wellbeing; be kind to yourself. Give your sympathetic nervous system a break... your adrenal gland, hypothalamus and amygdala will thank you for it! This music was specifically composed and produced for empaths, highly sensitive people and those with a high emotional intelligence, to help find the inner strength to battle through difficult and traumatic situations.
Thousands of people have enjoyed and psychologically benefitted from "Seventh Heaven". Make sure you experience the whole music track. (It's a good idea to turn off your phone so you're not distracted). Sit down (or lie down), close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and concentrate on this beautiful music to clear your mind. Boost your mental health, be who you want to be, promote inner peace and heal your soul. Enjoy!
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"A relaxation technique (also known as relaxation training) is any method, process, procedure, or activity that helps a person to relax; to attain a state of increased calmness; or otherwise reduce levels of anxiety, stress or anger."
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Available for download on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/independence/id670306586 Artist: Clive Farrington Album Title: Independence Primary Genre: Pop Secondary Genre: Vocal Release Date: 4th July 2013 TRACK LIST: 1. Deliver 2. Breathing 3. Invisible (featuring Steve Benz, WDSI Chicago and DJ 1Love, Paul Todd). 4. Just Another Love Song 5. Mountain 6. Should You Change Your Mind 7. Brave Boy 8. Fall 9. Heart of the Unicorn 10. Showdown Available for download on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/independence/id670306586
Shakirul Alam Pictures Ltd. is a film production company based in England, United Kingdom.
Logo designed by: Arnie Mallorca
Motion Graphics developed by: Richard Gladman
Music and Sound Design by: Jon Brooks
Follow Shakirul Alam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShakirulAlam
www.shakirulalampicturesltd.com
Film Writer / Producer / Director, Shakirul Alam has set up this newly launched film production company with an aim to take cinema to an untouched area, developing original and unique concepts, breaking away from formulated styles. The strong ambition is to produce respectable and memorable films that can entertain, educate and inspire.
Born in 1986 and brought up in Newcastle, UK, Shakirul graduated from university with a bachelors degree in Pharmaceutical chemistry in 2008. Shakirul also acquired commended skills in screenwriting and film direction, then trained with Bollywood star, Anupam Kher in London and Mumbai at his academy, Actor Prepares in 2009.
With 'Shakirul Alam Pictures Ltd', Shakirul is planning for the upcoming future to set up a state of the art film studio in his home city, where most of the pre-production and post-production stages will take place for all of his films. As of now, Shakirul will be involved with all his own productions as Writer / Producer / Director.
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Trick or treat! Can you hear what's happening in the haunted house? Listen carefully so you don't miss it. Pay special attention to the woman in the window!
Happy Halloween everyone! Thank you for your ongoing support and kind comments on my videos. I really appreciate them all. This channel has just hit 2 million video views - Wow! I will be continuing to develop my channel and have some interesting projects in the pipeline so watch this space. Please subscribe to be updated of future uploads. Thanks.
Music and Sound Design: Jon Brooks
Editing: Jon Brooks
Motion Backgrounds/Visual Effects: Thanks to TubeTapeAds, CMStudios, IgniteMotion, DDigitalDonkey.
I will be uploading tracks as and when they are released... so keep checking for updates!
SELL YOUR MUSIC ONLINE:
Bandcamp is a platform for artist promotion as well as an online music store. It generally caters to independent musicians, producers and artists. An artist can customise their profile page, promote and sell their singles and albums. Every track can be played for free on the Bandcamp website; some artists offer free music downloads.
Music tracks are provided in a variety of formats to suit the buyers requirements: .mp3 (MP3), .flac (FLAC), .aac (Advanced Audio Coding), .ogg (Vorbis), .m4a (Apple Lossless).
Bandcamp is free to join too. I highly recommend it!
This song is one of my favourites from the album 'Independence'. 'Should You Change Your Mind' is track 6 on Clive Farrington's new solo release: 'Independence'. It is available for download on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/independence/id670306586
July 4th 2013 (Manchester, United Kingdom) - Music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'. The official release date is significant as 4th July also represents Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'. 'When in Rome' are most famous for their hit song 'The Promise'.
Will you change your mind?
Will you change your mind?
Will you change your mind?
Will you change your mind?
VERSE 1:
That lost look on your face
There is no disgrace
My words seem to fall
Around this empty space
I've tried to look for clues
It's neither win or lose
Your heart will not turn
And according to you
I don't want to be there when you take the path less worn
Though I will be there when your wedding dress is torn
CHORUS:
And should you change your mind
Should you change your point of view
Will you allow some time...
For me to love you?
VERSE 2:
I didn't wanna join the race
Could not live at your pace
And what was there to gain
While enduring this pain?
A false sense of security
Brings with it some obscurity
And if falling from your grace
Means that I can feel safe
I don't want to be there when you take the path less worn
Though I will be there when your wedding dress is torn
CHORUS:
And should you change your mind
Should you change your point of view
Will you allow some time...
For me to love you?
INSTRUMENTAL:
Will you change your mind?
Will you change your mind?
Will you change your mind?
Will you change your mind?
CHORUS:
And should you change your mind
Should you change your point of view
Will you allow some time...
For me to love you?
And should you change your mind
Should you change your point of view
Will you allow some time...
For me to love you?
Should you change your mind
Change your mind
All songs written, performed and produced by: Clive Farrington & Jon Brooks
(Except, 'Showdown' & 'Breathing': Written by: Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann & Jon Brooks).
Lead Vocals: Clive Farrington
Piano, Strings & Keyboards / Background Vocals: Jon Brooks
Sequencers / Morse Code (Deliver): Clive Farrington & Jon Brooks
Ibanez Acoustic Bass Guitar: Clive Farrington
Spoken Word 'Invisible': Steve Benz & Paul Todd
All Tracks Mastered by: David Eley @ TGM
'Mountain' is Track 5 on Clive Farrington's album 'Independence'. July 4th 2013 (Manchester, United Kingdom) - Music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'. The official release date is significant as 4th July also represents Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'. 'When in Rome' are most famous for their hit song 'The Promise'.
------------------- LYRICS -------------------
- Verse 1 -
Strange times, I've had enough of strange times
I wish that we could go back again
The day we thought that love would not end
We were brave then, never fearing no one
Our lives were somehow caught in a trap
Forever were the feelings on tap
- Chorus -
Now you talk of freedom
And I can't stop hurting
You can't stop talking
You'll not stop me walking
I shout to the mountain
Never again, no no....
Now I see you walking
And I stand here helpless
Forsaking my feelings
Traversing the ceilings
I shout to the mountain
Never again
Again!
- Verse 2 -
Warning signs, I should have read between the lines
Living through this heartache and pain
I swear I'll never do this again
Impossible, our lives became intolerable
Walking through the fire became
The scars to make these feelings remain
- Chorus -
Now you talk of freedom
And I can't stop hurting
You can't stop talking
You'll not stop me walking
I shout to the mountain
Never again, no no....
Now I see you walking
And I stand here helpless
Forsaking my feelings
Traversing the ceilings
I shout to the mountain
Never again
Again!
- Instrumental -
Never again, I shout to the mountain
Aww, I shout to the mountain
Mmm yeah, never again
- Chorus -
Now you talk of freedom
And I can't stop hurting
You can't stop talking
You'll not stop me walking
I shout to the mountain
Never again, no no....
Now I see you walking
And I stand here helpless
Forsaking my feelings
Traversing the ceilings
I shout to the mountain
Never again
Never Again!
------------------- -------------------
All songs written, performed and produced by: Clive Farrington & Jon Brooks
(Except, 'Showdown' & 'Breathing': Written by: Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann & Jon Brooks).
Lead Vocals: Clive Farrington
Piano, Strings & Keyboards / Background Vocals: Jon Brooks
Sequencers / Morse Code (Deliver): Clive Farrington & Jon Brooks
Ibanez Acoustic Bass Guitar: Clive Farrington
Spoken Word 'Invisible': Steve Benz & Paul Todd
All Tracks Mastered by: David Eley @ TGM
Clive Farrington and Jon Brooks launch new record label: Tough Monkey Records (TMR)
Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington have launched their own record label, Tough Monkey Records, and have released Mountain, the first single from their forthcoming album as a special remix EP. The EP 'Mountain: The Remixes' also includes a remix from Tony Brown (aka Wi777ard) and a track called ‘Invisible’ from Clive Farrington's forthcoming solo album - 'Independence'.
Jon and Clive have announced they will be releasing their future material, including the new album, through their own label, TMR.
A message on the official website from the duo, read:
"The new album (and all future releases by us) will be released on our own new label via Kobalt Label Services. The label is called TMR (Tough Monkey Records). Maybe we'll also release music by other artists on it in the future. Anything is possible! The EP, 'Mountain: The Remixes' will be the first record the duo will have released outside of the Virgin label."
Independence - Clive Farrington Tough Monkey Records
'An American In Hollywood' (Comedy/Drama) features one of my music tracks 'Army of Doom' and has it's World Premiere in New York on 20th September 2013 at the 17th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, presented by BET Networks and HBO.
It's directed by Sai Varadan and is edited and produced by Jason Pollard. Richard Carroll Jr. stars alongside JD Williams and Hassan Johnson (from HBO's 'The Wire').
SUMMARY: “A talented young filmmaker from New York who sets off to Los Angeles in pursuit of the Hollywood dream, only to discover through his relationship with a beautiful feisty young actress, that Hollywood is not all that it seems.”
An American In Hollywood
The world premiere is at the Urbanworld Film Festival on Friday September 20th at 10:30pm, AMC Loews Theater, 34th Street, New York, USA.
The following Youtube video, 'Army of Doom', is the track licensed for use in the feature film 'An American In Hollywood'...
July 4th 2013 (Manchester, United Kingdom) - Music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'.
The official release date 'Independence Day' is significant as 4th July also represents Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'. When in Rome had a No. 1 hit single in the USA called 'The Promise'. It was released in 1988. In 2004, 'The Promise' was used as the end title theme for the successful movie, 'Napoleon Dynamite'. Due to unfortunate legal issues over the name 'When In Rome', Clive decided to go ahead with a solo album.
The new album exhibits a fusion of styles; blending classical orchestral elements with a modern day electronic sound... as an addition to this, 'Independence' also boasts a hint of the 80's too! It's already receiving extensive radio play and TMR Records have just negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Some of the album's tracks could be classed as a cross between the 'Pet Shop Boys', David Guetta, Scott Walker and Robert Miles. The songs are honest, suitably original and highly emotive.
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Music and lyrics written, performed, arranged and produced by: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington (TMR Studios)
Vocals: Clive Farrington
Piano / Strings: Jon Brooks
Ibanez Acoustic Bass: Clive Farrington
Drum Programing: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington
Mastered by: TGM Audio Mastering
Clive: "I met Jon whilst working as a Technical Install Manager at Castle Rock Studios in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, UK. The CRS studio was being built by the fabulous TSP (The Studio People). At the same time, and unbeknown to me, a smaller version on the same design level as CRS was being built right around the corner from my home in Stockport, Cheshire, UK! The builders on that project would come by CRS and tell me about Jon Brooks and how he's into film score projects... Right up my street, I thought!!! Jon has a Masters in Composition for Film and Television. He had just relocated back to the UK after spending six years working as an in-house composer for one of the best audio post-production studios in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He specialised in music composition and audio production for film, television and advertising. I wanted to get to know him and maybe put something together. I dropped by Jon's studio and left my card with his father. Jon called me a week later, and now... just listen to the new album and breathe in the fabulous results!"
The new album 'INDEPENDENCE' was released on TMR (Tough Monkey Records) through Kobalt Label Services / AWAL on July 4th 2013.
INVISIBLE: Clive Farrington and I wrote the music and lyrics. The song highlights cyber bullying abuse, fake profiles, spammers, internet trolls and malicious virus writers. It features the amazing voice overs of Steve Benz (WSDI Worldwide) and DJ 1Love (Paul Todd). Please help to spread the word!
The new album 'Independence' exhibits a fusion of styles; blending classical orchestral elements with a modern day electronic sound... as an addition to this, 'Independence' also boasts a hint of the 80's too! It's already receiving extensive radio play and TMR Records have just negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Some of the album's tracks could be classed as a cross between the 'Pet Shop Boys', David Guetta, Scott Walker and Robert Miles. The songs are honest, suitably original and highly emotive.
"It is being reported that over 40% of new internet profiles are actually fake. Why are so many people setting up fake profiles?"
VERSE 1:
It's time to dance
Like no one's watching
Trust yourself
And no cross talking
Believe in love
No bad religion
Fool no one
Your dreams fulfilling
CHORUS:
Out of all the places we could be
We lose ourselves so easily
Do not mistake identity
INVISIBLE
There are times when fortunes favour me
And times that I no longer see
But all the way, I find the game
INCREDIBLE
NARRATIVE 2: (STEVE BENZ -- WSDI Worldwide)
"Fake profiles are set up by a combination of either spammers and virus writers, or people attempting to say malicious things without the risk of being caught... They believe they are so called -- INVISIBLE -- They're about to find out they aren't INVISIBLE, any longer...
I-I-I—I—I-I-INVISIBLE
I-I—I-I-I-INVISIBLE
INVISIBLE"
VERSE 2:
Take yourself
To the top of the mountain
Breathe the air
Like no one's counting
Now it's time to rise
Above the bar now
You will reach
The furthest star now
CHORUS:
Out of all the places we could be
We lose ourselves so easily
Do not mistake identity
INVISIBLE
There are times when fortunes favour me
And times that I no longer see
But all the way, I find the game
INCREDIBLE
NARRATIVE 3: (DJ 1LOVE -- Paul Todd)
"Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of cyber bullying abuse...
Cyber bullying abuse is the use of the internet and related technologies to harm other people in a deliberate, repeated and hostile manner...
Why are so many people setting up fake profiles?"
NARRATIVE 4: (STEVE BENZ -- WSDI Worldwide)
"Fake profiles are set up by a combination of either spammers and virus writers, or people attempting to say malicious things without the risk of being caught..."
I co-wrote 'Breathing' with Clive Farrington for his new solo album 'Independence'. July 4th 2013 (Manchester, United Kingdom) - Music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'. The official release date is significant as 4th July also represents Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'.
I'm walking down your street, I can't stand the atmosphere
A few small steps away, and then I'll be out of here
I'm walking back to freedom and I'm walking in the rain
I'm moving so my head is clear, 'cos I can't stand this pain
CHORUS
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
When I think about her...
Breathin' in but only breathing thin air
Talking all the time but not getting anywhere
Falling for and in and out of love
The breaking heart comes always hand in glove
CHORUS
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
I'm barely breathing... when I think about her
I'm barely breathing...
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Music & lyrics written, performed, arranged and produced by: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington (TMR Studios)
Vocals: Clive Farrington
Piano / Strings: Jon Brooks
Ibanez Acoustic Bass: Clive Farrington
Drum Programing: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington
Mastered by: TGM Audio Mastering
When in Rome had a No. 1 hit single in the USA called 'The Promise'. It was released in 1988. In 2004, 'The Promise' was used as the end title theme for the successful movie, 'Napoleon Dynamite'. Due to unfortunate legal issues over the name 'When In Rome', Clive decided to go ahead with a solo album...
The new album exhibits a fusion of styles; blending classical orchestral elements with a modern day electronic sound... as an addition to this, 'Independence' also boasts a hint of the 80's too! It's already receiving extensive radio play and TMR Records have just negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Some of the album's tracks could be classed as a cross between the 'Pet Shop Boys', David Guetta, Scott Walker and Robert Miles. The songs are honest, suitably original and highly emotive.
Clive: "I met Jon whilst working as a Technical Install Manager at Castle Rock Studios in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, UK. The CRS studio was being built by the fabulous TSP (The Studio People). At the same time, and unbeknown to me, a smaller version on the same design level as CRS was being built right around the corner from my home in Stockport, Cheshire, UK! The builders on that project would come by CRS and tell me about Jon Brooks and how he's into film score projects... Right up my street, I thought!!! Jon has a Masters in Composition for Film and Television. He had just relocated back to the UK after spending six years working as an in-house composer for one of the best audio post-production studios in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He specialised in music composition and audio production for film, television and advertising. I wanted to get to know him and maybe put something together. I dropped by Jon's studio and left my card with his father. Jon called me a week later, and now... just listen to the new album and breathe in the fabulous results!"
The new album 'INDEPENDENCE' is released on TMR (Tough Monkey Records) through Kobalt Label Services / AWAL on July 4th 2013.
I was surprised to receive messages thinking people thought I had died today. However, it is a different Jon Brookes. My thoughts and love go out to his friends and family at this difficult time. RIP Jon.
LONDON – Jon Brookes, drummer with British indie rock band The Charlatans, has died. He was 44 and had been treated for brain cancer. The band said on its website that Brooks died in a hospital Tuesday.
Lead singer Tim Burgess tweeted that the band was “torn apart” by Brookes’ death.
Brookes was a founding member of the band, which drew on funk, rock and psychedelia and came to be associated with the early 1990s “Madchester” scene. The Charlatans’ multiple British hits include “The Only One I Know” and “Can’t Get Out of Bed.”
Brookes was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2010 after collapsing onstage during a concert in Philadelphia. He had been working on new material with The Charlatans this summer.
