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Jon Brooks is a British Music Composer and specialises in Music Production for Film, Television, Artists and Advertising. His recording studio is based in South Manchester, UK.
Clive Farrington - Showdown - Official Video. Pop music with influences of classical music, created by Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann (When In Rome) and classically trained film composer Jon Brooks.
'Showdown' is track 10 on Clive Farrington's solo album 'INDEPENDENCE'.
Like many hunters for perfection, Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann have carried their craft through to today and indeed, they are still writing fresh, contemporary pop songs. Their hit single 'The Promise' is widely received as one of the best pop songs of the 80's. The song was featured in the hit movie Napoleon Dynamite in 2004 Andrew and Clive are still very much a song-writing partnership and joined forces with classically trained film composer, Jon Brooks.
Jon has a Master's degree in Composition for Film and Television and has worked as a professional composer since 2002. For six years he worked as an In-house Composer/Audio Consultant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, working on scores for films, television, radio, television commercials, musicals and animation series. He returned to the UK and set up his own recording studio which is based in South Manchester. His clients and credits include: Coca Cola, Cadburys, Disney, Malaysia Airlines, Mars, Pixar, Pepsi, Saatchi & Saatchi and Sony...
Jon plays mainly the Piano and French Horn. At 12, he won first prize in a piano competition where he appeared on stage alongside Richard Clayderman. He has performed at a variety of venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican Hall, Bridgewater Hall, Kuala Lumpur's Twin Towers and at the Vatican, Rome. He also had the privilege of performing for the Queen during her Jubilee Tour.
Group influences are primarily Scott Walker, John Williams, Jaques Brel, Mahler, Righteous Brothers, Hans Zimmer, Dvořák, Francis Lai, Tchaikovsky, Coldplay, Green Gartside (Scritti Politti), John Barry, Bon Jovi and The Blue Nile.
I wrote the music for this KFC TVC in 2005 whilst working in Malaysia as an In-House Composer / Sound Designer at WASP Studios. Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing to my Youtube Channel. :-)
"In the absence of great work, nothing else matters"
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Little wonder that they've won a multitude of business effectiveness awards; from Effie to AME to James E Burke. Their creativity has an enviable reputation too, having been ranked No. 1 in Malaysia, No. 1 in Asia, and No. 8 Worldwide with various Cannes, One Show, D & AD, Spikes, AdFest, NY Festival and Kancil awards.
Their mission is to create solutions to client problems. Traditional. Non-traditional. Out of this world. Everything goes.
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Manchester, United Kingdom
- 19th January 2013 – Manchester based music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with fellow
Mancunian Clive Farrington (lead
vocalist of ‘When In Rome’) to co-write and produce Tough Monkey Records’
latest release: ‘Stone Cold’ - a powerful yet emotive instrumental music track
drawing influences from Robert Miles, Craig Armstrong and Mike Oldfield.
Jon Brooks is a British
music composer specialising in Music Production for Film, Television, Artists
and Advertising. He also runs his own recording studio based in South
Manchester, UK.
Clive Farrington of ‘When
in Rome’ fame 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’.
Jon and Clive also
co-wrote and released Clive Farrington’s solo album, aptly named ‘Independence’ last year on
4th July.
The new single ‘STONE
COLD’ is being released on their own record label: TMR (Tough Monkey
Records) via Kobalt Label Services / AWAL.It will be available for digital download on iTunes and all other major digital
distributors within the next couple of weeks.
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
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
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.
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.
ORCHESTRA (As cited on Wikipedia):
An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus. The orchestra grew by accretion throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, but changed very little in composition during the course of the 20th century.
A smaller-sized orchestra for this time period (of about fifty players or fewer) is called a chamber orchestra. A full-size orchestra (about 100 players) may sometimes be called a "symphony orchestra" or "philharmonic orchestra"; these modifiers do not necessarily indicate any strict difference in either the instrumental constitution or role of the orchestra, but can be useful to distinguish different ensembles based in the same city (for instance, the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra).
A symphony orchestra will usually have over eighty musicians on its roster, in some cases over a hundred, but the actual number of musicians employed in a particular performance may vary according to the work being played and the size of the venue. A leading chamber orchestra might employ as many as fifty musicians; some are much smaller than that. Orchestras can also be found in schools. The term concert orchestra may sometimes be used (e.g., BBC Concert Orchestra; RTÉ Concert Orchestra)—no distinction is made on size of orchestra by use of this term, although their use is generally distinguished as for live concert. As such they are commonly chamber orchestras.
The typical symphony orchestra consists of four proportionate groups of similar musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings, and also the fifth proportionate group of similar musical instruments like the rhythm section in modern times. The orchestra, depending on the size, contains almost all of the standard instruments in each group. In the history of the orchestra, its instrumentation has been expanded over time, often agreed to have been standardized by the classical period and Beethoven's influence on the classical model.
The so-called "standard complement" of double winds and brass in the orchestra from the first half of the 19th century is generally attributed to the forces called for by Ludwig van Beethoven. The exceptions to this are his Symphony No. 4, Violin Concerto, and Piano Concerto No. 4, which each specify a single flute. The composer's instrumentation almost always included paired flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns and trumpets. Beethoven carefully calculated the expansion of this particular timbral "palette" in Symphonies 3, 5, 6, and 9 for an innovative effect. The third horn in the "Eroica" Symphony arrives to provide not only some harmonic flexibility, but also the effect of "choral" brass in the Trio. Piccolo, contrabassoon, and trombones add to the triumphal finale of his Symphony No. 5. A piccolo and a pair of trombones help deliver storm and sunshine in the Sixth. The Ninth asks for a second pair of horns, for reasons similar to the "Eroica" (four horns has since become standard); Beethoven's use of piccolo, contrabassoon, trombones, and untuned percussion—plus chorus and vocal soloists—in his finale, are his earliest suggestion that the timbral boundaries of "symphony" might be expanded for good. But for several decades after his departure, symphonic instrumentation was faithful to Beethoven's well-established model, with few exceptions.
Apart from the core orchestral complement, various other instruments are called for occasionally. These include the classical guitar, heckelphone, flugelhorn, cornet, harpsichord, and organ. Saxophones, for example, appear in a limited range of 19th and 20th century scores. While appearing only as featured solo instruments in some works, for example Maurice Ravel's orchestration of Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition and Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances, the saxophone is included in other works, such as Ravel's Boléro, Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Suites 1 and 2, Vaughan Williams Symphony No.6 and Symphony No.9 and William Walton's Belshazzar's Feast, and many other works as a member of the orchestral ensemble. The euphonium is featured in a few late Romantic and 20th century works, usually playing parts marked "tenor tuba", including Gustav Holst's The Planets, and Richard Strauss's Ein Heldenleben.
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The phoenix, or phenix is a mythical sacred fire bird that can be found in the mythologies of the Arabian, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, Indians and (according to Sanchuniathon) Phoenicians/Canaanites.
It is described as a bird with a colorful plumage and a tail of gold and scarlet (or purple, blue, and green according to some legends. It has a 500 to 1000 year life-cycle, near the end of which it builds itself a nest of twigs that then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix or phoenix egg arises, reborn anew to live again. The new phoenix is destined to live as long as its old self. In some stories, the new phoenix embalms the ashes of its old self in an egg made of myrrh and deposits it in the Egyptian city of Heliopolis (literally "sun-city" in Greek). It is said that the bird's cry is that of a beautiful song. The Phoenix's ability to be reborn from its own ashes implies that it is immortal, though in some stories the new Phoenix is merely the offspring of the older one. In very few stories they are able to change into people.
Some of my musical influences include: Jerry Goldsmith, Gustav Mahler, Danny Elfman, R. Strauss, John Williams, James Newton-Howard, Wagner, Debussy, Patrick Doyle, Shostakovich, Vaughan Williams, Bill Conti, Elgar, Klaus Badelt, Michael Giacchino, Aerosmith, Elliot Goldenthal, Harry Gregson-Williams, James Horner, Def Leppard, Michael Kamen, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, Christopher Young, Gabriel Yared, Bon Jovi, Debbie Wiseman, Brian Tyler, Alan Silvestri, The Beach Boys, Graeme Revell, John Powell, Mozart, Rachel Portman, Michael Nyman...... and many more!!! TAGS: "Phoenix Rising" phoenix rising "Epic Orchestral Music" epic orchestra orchestral band song clothing "phoenix rising from the ashes" CFS ME Battle "Army Of Doom" War Hero Heroic Transformers Score "Music Composer" "Jon Brooks" Powerful Beyond Superhero "Two Steps From Hell" Emotional Avatar Dramatic Batman Xmen Ironman Spiderman Trailer Showreel Orchestra Orchestral Cinematic Classical Series Theme TV Space Soundtrack Film Instrumental "Logic Pro" "Hans Zimmer" lyrics MIDI "music production"
