Friday, 14 February 2014

Valentine's Day - I Love You - Video Message

Happy Valentine's Day!  Send this valentine's day video message to your loved one's this Valentine's Day!  Show them how much you care and how much you love them.  xx



HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Friday, 7 February 2014

MP3s to download on iTunes


iTunes Downloads:

Here's a link to the albums and singles available on iTunes:

Independence
(Clive Farrington) - Download

Clive Farrington Independence
Tough Monkey Records (TMR)
Track Listing:
1.  Deliver - View In iTunes
2.  Breathing - View In iTunes
3.  Invisible View In iTunes
4.  Just Another Love Song - View In iTunes
5.  Mountain - View In iTunes
6.  Should You Change Your Mind - View In iTunes
7.  Brave Boy - View In iTunes
8.  Fall - View In iTunes
9.  Heart of the Unicorn - View In iTunes
10. Showdown - View In iTunes


Independence - Clive Farrington: This 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 Tough Monkey Records (TMR) have just negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Some of the music 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.


Mountain: The Remixes
(Tough Monkey / Wi777ard) - Download

Mountain: The Remixes
Tough Monkey Records
1. Mountain: Tough Monkey Radio Mix - View In iTunes
2. Mountain: Tough Monkey Club Mix - View In iTunes
3. Mountain: Tony Brown Netherland Remix - View In iTunes
4. Invisible: (ft. Steve Benz and DJ 1Love) - View In iTunes



Stone Cold
(Tough Monkeys) - Download

Stone Cold - Tough Monkeys
Tough Monkey Records (TMR)
1. Stone Cold - View In iTunes
Thank you for your support!  :-)Please also subscribe to my YouTube music channel: www.youtube.com/jonbrookscomposer

CDBaby Artist Page - Jon Brooks - Music Composer

CD Baby Downloads:

Here's a link to my CD Baby artist page: www.cdbaby.com/Artist/JonBrooks1
You can find a selection of some of my music albums and singles to download here:

Army of Doom - Download
Epic Orchestral Battle Music - Original Soundtrack "Army Of Doom" Jon Brooks

Metamorphosis - Download
Dramatic Orchestral Instrumental Music composed and produced by Jon Brooks.

The Confrontation - Download
Heroic Dramatic Orchestral Music - The hero appears to confront his enemy! Whooraaah!!!! Perfect for using with movie trailers.

Raindrops - Download
Beautiful, slow and calming instrumental music. Use "Raindrops" for Healing, CFS, Anxiety, Yoga, Mindfulness, Reiki, Massage, Stress, Reflexology, Sleep Disorders and other relaxation techniques. Give your nervous system the break it requires.

Seventh Heaven - Download
Relaxing and Calming music to relieve Stress and Anxiety. Ideal for Panic Attacks, Meditation, Yoga and other relaxation techniques. It's also highly effective at inducing sleep. Use headphones for best results. Be kind to yourself...you deserve it.

Deeper Dreams - Download
Relaxing, dreamy and hypnotic music with a fusion of electronic and acoustic instruments for a totally ambient chillout. 51 minutes.

Uncle Bill - Download
Quirky and catchy novelty song about two penguins. Ted is extremely frustrated by his Uncle Bill's ignorance!

Fumble Fumble - Download (The Miles Box)
The ballad of Gormless Gordon and Racy Stacy. This amusing and quirky drinking song features a really catchy tune that'll have you singing along in no time.

Prayer for Peace - Download
Sad and mournful instrumental music featuring solo piano with an orchestral accompaniment. This music is often requested for funerals and other solemn occasions.

Thank you for your support. It is very much appreciated.

Best wishes,
Jon
xxx

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: JonBrooksComposer

Hi guys,

Please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you haven't already!  I specialise in Music Production for Film, Television and Advertising.

YouTube Channel
Jon Brooks - Music Production

I currently have 4,093 subscribers and 2,262,584 video views.

Thursday, 6 February 2014

KFC "Essay" - Kentucky Fried Chicken - TVC - Advert / Commercial







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.  :-)

Title: "Essay"
Advertising agency: BBDO Malaysia.
Product: Kentucky Fried Chicken
Sound Engineer: Yew Tuck Seng
Music Composer: Jon Brooks
Audio Mix: WASP Studios

Official Website http://www.jonbrooks.co.uk

SUITE 50-01-01, WISMA UOA DAMANSARA, 
50 JALAN DUNGUN, DAMANSARA HEIGHTS, 
50490, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
PHONE +603 2094 6300 
FAX +603 2094 9891

"In the absence of great work, nothing else matters"

At BBDO and Proximity they live by the mantra 'The Work, The Work, The Work'. And their aim is to create the world's most compelling content for their clients.

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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Tuesday, 4 February 2014

'Stone Cold' (Single) - Tough Monkeys - Now available on iTunes.

Instrumental Music - 'Stone Cold'

"Stone Cold" an awesome instrumental music track by the Tough Monkeys is now available on iTunes.  It was composed, produced by Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington (Elektrik Gem).

Here's the link to download an .mp3 of 'Stone Cold' on iTunes.

Stone Cold - Tough Monkeys - (Single)
We are so excited about this instrumental music release!  Download it; you won't be sorry!  :-)

Jon Brooks specialises in Music Production for Film, Artists, Television and Advertising.  He is based in Manchester, United Kingdom and runs his own recording studio. He is also a partner / director at Tough Monkey Records (TMR).  Jon has written music for hundreds of television commercials, worked on numerous animated TV series and scored a few feature films.  His work is well known in the corporate world too.

Clive Farrington found fame with the band 'When In Rome'. They had a hit single in the 80's called 'The Promise'. Clive Farrington released his first solo album, 'Independence' last year and has since teamed up with DJ Edwin Alzate and formed 'Elektrik Gem'. They are based in Los Angeles and are an electronic-synth pop unit.

Friday, 31 January 2014

'Stone Cold' by the 'Tough Monkeys" is on Spotify.

'Stone Cold'
(Tough Monkeys)
'Stone Cold' was written and produced by Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington in Jon Brooks' studio based in Manchester, United Kingdom.  It was released on their own label - Tough Monkey Records (TMR).

'Stone Cold' by the Tough Monkeys is now available on Spotify here: "Stone Cold" (Tough Monkeys) - Spotify

"Stone Cold" (Tough Monkeys) - Spotify

Sunday, 19 January 2014

Instrumental Music - STONE COLD - Tough Monkeys


‘STONE COLD’
Tough Monkeys
Tough Monkey Records (TMR)

 
'Stone Cold' Instrumental Music
(Tough Monkeys)

TOUGH MONKEY RECORDS RELEASE
INSTRUMENTAL TRACK ‘STONE COLD’

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.

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jon-Br...Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonBrooks_MusicSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jonbrooks-1Blogspot: http://jonbrookscomposer.blogspot.co.ukOfficial Website http://www.jonbrooks.co.uk

Monday, 13 January 2014

Showdown - Official Music Video - Premiere

Hi guys!

The wait is over.....  I'm delighted to announce the official video for Clive Farrington's 'Showdown' will be released on Friday 17th January 2014.

'Showdown' - Clive Farrington
(Official Video)
Friday 17th January 2014
'Showdown' is the 10th and last track on Clive Farrington's solo album 'Independence'.  Clive Farrington is best known as the frontman of the band 'When In Rome'.

Download 'Showdown' on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/independence/id670306586

Subscribe to my blog and check back for future updates.  Thanks!
Best wishes,

Jon
xxx

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Jon Brooks - Recording Studio - Music and Audio Production


Music and Audio Production for Film, Television, Artists & Advertising
Jon Brooks - Recording Studio
(Stockport - Manchester - United Kingdom)

Jon Brooks - Music Production for Film, Television, Artists and Advertising.

Control Room
Fully isolated, floating floor, air conditioned and acoustically treated.

Recording Studio - Control Room - Jon Brooks

Vocal Booth
Fully isolated, floating floor, air conditioned and acoustically treated.

Vocal / Instrumental Booth - Recording Studio - Jon Brooks
Kitchen, Toilet, Store Room, Video and Green Screen Facilities are also available.


Studio Gear: (Hardware / Software)

Computers:

Apple Mac Pro (8 Core Intel Xeon, 12GB Ram, Mac OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard)
Apple Mac Book Pro (2.66 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB Ram)

Display Monitoring:

BenQ 24" LED Monitor (x2)

Protection Keys /  Dongles

Syncrosoft Vienna Key
iLok Key

Audio Interface: 

RME Fireface 800

Audio Monitoring:

Genelec 8040a (Pair)
PreSonus Central Station
PreSonus CSR-1 Central Station Remote Control
PreSonus HP60 Heaphone Amp
Technics RP-F880 Headphones
SM Pro Audio Q-Series Headphone Amp
Sony MDR7506 Headphones
Condenser/Dynamic
Microphones:

Shure SM57 (x2)
Audio Technica AT4050SM
Zoom H2n Handy Recorder (inc. H2n Accessory Pack)

Midi Keyboard/
Controller & Pedal:

Akai Professional MPK88
Korg DS-1H Pedal

Instruments:

French Horn (Paxman 25m - Full Double - Gold Brass)
Trumpet (Boosey & Co. A/Bb)
Saxophone
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Penny Whistle
Recorder
Jews Harp
Stylophone™
Coconut Shaker (My brother made it for me!)

Miscellaneous
Hardware:

LaCie External Firewire Drive 40GB
Creative MuVo Tx FM
Seagate GoFlex 1TB External Hard Drive
Samsung S2 500GB Portable Hard Drive
Software Samples and Plugins:

Abbey Road 60s Drums
Absynth 5
Acoustic Reflections
Action Drums
Action Drums: Cinematic Edition
Action Drums: One Hundred
Action Drums: Taiko Edition
Action Toms V1
Action Toms V2
Antares Auto-Tune Evo AU
Arturia Minimoog V Original
Battery 3
Beat Bandit
Berlin Concert Grand
Big Bad Bass Guitar
Big Bad Bass Guitar V2
Big Bad Bass Guitar V2 Direct
Big Bad Guitars
Big Bad Guitars Direct
Big Bad Guitars V2
Big Bad Guitars V2 Direct
Chroma Rex
Chroma Rex Textured Guitars
Cinesamples: Drums Of War
Controller Editor
Duo - Mbira
Duo - Steel Tongue
Duo - Tingklik
East West: Fab Four
East West: Ministry of Rock
East West: Ra
East West: Silk
East West: Stormdrum 2 Bundle
East West: Symphonic Choirs Bundle
East West: Symphonic Orchestra Platinum
Electronic Guitars - Best of
Ethno World 2
EXS Factory Samples
Final Cut Express
FM8
Fireface Mixer
Funky Rex Guitars
Global Hand - West Africa
G-Town Church Samples
Guitaret - Nine Volt Audio
Guitar Rig 4 Pro
Komplete 7
Kontakt 4
Kontakt Player 2
Kore Player
Latin Groove Factory V.1 Afro-Cuban
Logic Pro 9
Logic Pro X
Mainstage 2
Massive
Melodic Rex
Metal Guitar Amped
Metal Guitar Direct
Modern Songwriter
New York Concert Grand
Nine Volt Audio Bonus
Organ Explosion
Philharmonia Orchestra
Pop Rock Guitars
Pop Rock Guitars Direct
Project Sam: Symphobia
Project Sam: Symphobia 2
Project Sam: Trombones
Project Sam: True Strike (Cinematic Orchestral Percussion)
Project Sam: True Strike 2 (Cinematic World & Effects Perc)
Project Sam: Trumpets
Project Sam: Tuba Lite
Rammfire
Reaktor 5
Reaktor Prism
Reaktor Spark R2
Reflector
Rig Kontrol 3
Sabroso
Salsa All Stars
Scarbee A-200
Scarbee Clavinet Pianet
Scarbee MM-Bass
Scarbee Mark I
Serato Pitch 'n Time LE
Shimmer and Shake
Soundtrack Pro 3
Spectrasonics: Omnisphere
Spectrasonics: Stylus RMX Xpanded
Stickbreakers Vol. 1 Tom Edition
Stickbreakers Vol. 2 Ten Man Taiko
Stickbreakers Vol. 3 Sync'd Cymbals Plus
Stylin Basslines Electric
Stylin Basslines Synth
Synthogy Ivory II American Concert D
Textural Rex
Textured Guitars
The Beat Aesthetic
The Beat Aesthetic: Taiko Edition
The Finger R2
Toontrack Superior Drummer 2.0
Traktors 12
Upright Piano
Vienna Concert Grand
Vienna Symphonic Library Standard Edition +
Vienna Symphonic Library Extended Edition +
Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Imperial Piano
Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Suite
Vintage Organs
Wizoo Strings
Wordbuilder (Play)
Zero-G Garageband Collection