WSDI Radio awards 'Showdown' by Clive Farrington Song Of The Year - 2013

WSDI Radio awarded Clive Farrington's 'Showdown' BEST SONG of 2013

Yaaaaaay!  Clive and I were over the moon when Steve Benz (WSDI Radio) awarded Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann's single 'Showdown' 2013 Song Of The Year whilst celebrating The Blend's 3rd Anniversary.  Thank you Steve!!  <3

'Showdown' is track 10 on Clive Farrington's album 'Independence'.  'Independence' was written and produced by Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington. They released the album on their own record label: Tough Monkey Records (TMR).

SHOWDOWN - Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann (Tough Monkey Records)

9/11 - 10th Anniversary Tribute - Twin Towers

This slideshow was created in tribute to the first responders, civilians, and military personel that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. It is dedicated to the families of all those effected by the terrorist attacks, including military families in the past and present. This was shown before the September 10th Spindletop Roller Girls bout in Beaumont, Texas to reflect and remember the events on and since 9/11. This is a tribute to the lives effected by this day in history.  Music tracks are "Independence" and "Army of Doom" (instrumentals) by Jon Brooks, and "If I Die Before You Wake" by Dustin Evans. All pictures were AP.

Download 'Army of Doom' by Jon Brooks on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/army-of-doom-single/id792985174

Video produced by: TTraider0350

Jean-Claude Van Damme - Muay Thai Live Demonstration Strength Video

Wow!  Just stumbled on this video.  Someone used my music, 'The Confrontation', during this live demonstration of Jean-Claude Van Damme and Muay Thai Strength.

Jean-Claude Van Damme - Muay Thai demonstration strength video (Live)

Music by Jon Brooks: "The Confrontation" Heroic Orchestral Music

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Clive Farrington - Showdown - Official Video

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.

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

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Music and lyrics by: Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann and Jon Brooks.

Produced and Mixed by: Clive Farrington and Jon Brooks at Jon Brooks Studio, United Kingdom.

Mastered by: TGM Audio Mastering

Artwork designed by: Clive Farrington, Roger Beltran and Nuno Xlv (Produced by Nuno Xlv).

Model: Lourdes Venegas.

Recorded Tour Footage: USA and Tijuana, México 2013.

Video Production: Roger Beltran Russell

Directed and Edited by: Jack Criveli (CCI Productions)

Record Label: Tough Monkey Records (TMR)

Tough Monkey Records recently licensed 'Showdown' to GAP Clothing (Mexico) for use on their Summer Album CD Compilation.

'Showdown' © 2013 (Tough Monkey Records)

'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.

 iTunes MP3 Download: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/independence/id670306586

© 2013 Tough Monkey Records (Brooks/Farrington)

"Canvas" Bank Islam - TV Commercial

Brand: Bank Islam
Title: Corporate Banking Group Thematic TVC (Canvas)
Duration: 60 secs
Client: Bank Islam
Year: 2008
Agency: Naga DDB
Production House: Passion Pictures
Director: Brad Hogarth
Post Production: MFX Malaysia
VFX Director: Chan Moon Choong
Music Composer: Jon Brooks
Audio Post: WASP Studios


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'Once Upon a Time' - Download MP3 on iTunes

Once Upon A Time

Music Composer: Jon Brooks

'Once Upon A Time' - Orchestral Music - Jon Brooks - MP3 Download

"Once Upon A Time" is now available to download on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/once-upon-a-time-single/id847720150

Please also check out my other digital downloads on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon MP3, Google Play and all other major distributors.  Thank you for your support!  Jon. x

Once Upon A Time - CD Baby MP3 Music Download

Once Upon A Time is available to digitally download as an mp3 on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jonbrooks111

Once Upon A Time - Jon Brooks (Click the image to download the mp3 on CD Baby)

Picture by: Moyan Brenn (Flickr) © Moyan Brenn.

Artwork Design by: Jon Brooks

'Once Upon a Time' was inspired by incidental music and underscore in Walt Disney movies. Let your imagination run wild and listen to the enchanted forest in this disney-esque orchestral musical fairytale.

REVIEWS: 'Once Upon a Time'
"I'm a musician, and this is a truly remarkable composition piece. It definitely has a Disney-feel to it - very similar to Harry Gregson-Williams with his characters of Narnia. There are also moments relating to a princess or two that have a melancholy impression. Great work! Hope to hear more from you! Keep at it!!!" - MrDifeisenhauer

"Wow, I love you Jon! You are an inspiration to a lot of people. Your music is you passion and we all can feel it enter our ears straight through our heart and exits through the tears we flow. Your songs tell stories of which a lot of us can relate to. With the music you produced you have lifted spirits, made us love more, and most of all you give us an example of what music truly is supposed to be. I give a standing ovation" - Dee Bhadest

Please also check out my other music tracks for sale and subscribe to my Youtube channel; thank you for your support! x 

CLIENTS and CREDITS (Include):
Amnesty International, An American In Hollywood, Argonaut Games, AstraZeneca, BBDO, Boo and Me, Cadbury, Prague Philharmonic, Coca Cola, Disney, Dunhill, Euro RSCG, Halls, KFC, KidsCo, Leo Burnett, Malaysia Airlines, Mars, Ogilvy & Mather, Oxford University Press, Panasonic, Pantene, Pepsi, Pixar, PlayStation, Proton, Rocket Fish Studios, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAM The InventorBot, Sharp, Sheildtox, Sony, Strepsils, TBWA, Toyota, Walt Disney, Wrigley’s, Yahoo!

BIOGRAPHY:
Born into a musical family, Jon started his training on the piano at the age of six, and then took up the French Horn two years later. Now, as a multi-instrumentalist, he plays mainly the Piano, French Horn and Trumpet. In 1993, when he was twelve, Jon won first prize in a piano competition where he performed in Manchester on stage alongside Richard Clayderman. In 1996 he was awarded the 'Excellence through Achievement - Jonathan Donaghy and Emma McManus Memorial Trust Prize'. One year later, he took first prize, the Haydn Trophy, at Macclesfield Music Festival, performing Frank Bridge's 'Rosemary' on the piano.

Jon 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 with Anita Sarawak, M. Nasir in Malaysia and for the Queen in London during her Jubilee Tour.

He began composing and orchestrating in his early teens, and almost immediately discovered that this was the career path he wanted to pursue. Jon continued his studies in Cambridge (Anglia Ruskin University), where he was elected student president of the music department. Relocating to Kingston University, London, he gained a Master's degree (with commendation) in Composition for Film and Television.

On completing his studies, Jon set up his own recording studio, working as a freelance composer in the UK before taking up a full-time position at WASP Studios in Malaysia as an in-house composer/sound designer mainly composing and orchestrating for film, television, radio, TVC's, theatre, mobile devices and animation. Jon returned to the UK in 2011 and continues to work as a freelance composer at the same time as running a recording studio and Tough Monkey Records.

Jon composes in a great variety of different genres, from epic orchestral scores to dance music, from jazz to canto pop, from western classical to eastern and from children's music to experimental work. Though his creativity is versatile, his real forte leans towards dramatic orchestral film scores. His music is heavily influenced by a wide range of composers spanning from the 17th century to the present day.

As well as his excellent working knowledge of music/sound production on both Apple Mac and Windows, Jon also has in-depth and extensive knowledge of recording equipment, techniques, programming and associated technologies. He is equally well versed in composing/arranging for live instrumentalists - 'keeping it live' and in producing close renditions by utilising powerful software, precision editing and the highest quality audio samples. Jon frequently combines the two.

His research into the relationship between sound and emotions enables him to approach projects with sensitivity and awareness. The function of music and sound in all media is paramount to his work, from concept to realisation.

Jon's work has enabled him to travel abroad extensively, including Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Holland, France, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Belgium, Austria and Italy as well as coast-to-coast in the United States.

Some of his musical influences include: Jerry Goldsmith, Gustav Mahler, Hans Zimmer, James Newton-Howard, Danny Elfman, Elgar, James Horner, Patrick Doyle, Brian Tyler, Debbie Wiseman, Rachel Portman, Two Steps From Hell, Trailermen, John Williams, John Barry, Mozart, Beethoven, Bernard Herrmann, Ennio Morricone, Howard Shore, Elmer Bernstein, Thomas Newman, Alfred Newman, Randy Newman, Michael Giacchino, Elliot Goldenthal, David Arnold, E.S. Posthumus, Randy Edelman, Harry Gregson-Williams, Rupert Gregson-Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Clint Mansell, Paul McCartney, Westlife, Rhianna, JLS, Take That, Robbie, The Beatles, Queen, Alan Menken, Michael Jackson, The Mission, The Pet Shop Boys, Clive Farrington, Bryan Adams, Sting, Debussy, Alan Menken, Craig Armstrong, Coldplay, David Guetta, William Orbit, Wagner, Shostakovich, Mike Oldfield, John Ottman, Christopher Young, John Powell, A. R. Rahman, Tchaikovsky, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gabriel Yared.

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SAM, The InventorBot - TRAILER (Music Composer: Jon Brooks)

Exciting news!!  The trailer for 'SAM, The InventorBot' is here... Woohooo!!!  'Tribe Audio' (www.tribeaudio.com) commissioned me to compose and produce the soundtrack for the trailer. This was an awesome project to work on - loved every second of it!

For further information, please visit: www.samtheinventorbot.com (Cinematicpro)

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Official Website www.jonbrooks.co.uk

CREDITS:

Animation Producer: HJ Kairulazhar HJ Rosli

Head of Story: HJ Kairulazhar HJ Rosli, Derek Eversfield, Banshee Creative

Visual Effects Supervisor: HJ Kairulazhar HJ Rosli, Borko Milohanovic

Editor: HJ Kairulazhar HJ Rosli

Modeling Lead: Jumat Omar, Albert Goh

Rigging Lead: MD Airul Arif Awang Damit

Character Design and Previsualization: MD Hazwan Kampong

Look Development: HJ Kairulazhar HJ Rosli

Modeler: HJ Khairulanwar HJ Ibrahim

Supervising Animator: Sofrie Addry Bin Sofi

Animators: MD Hazwan Kampong, HJ Kairulazhar HJ Rosli, DK Nurafiqah Bte PG HJ Abd Rahman, Wan Nurzahidah Metussin, MD Airul Arif Awang Damit

Music, Sound Design and Voice Over by: TRIBE AUDIO

(Music Composer: Jon Brooks)

Production Assistants: MD Hazwan Kampong, Hamizan Abd Halim

Supported by: AITI (Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry). In collaboration with: iCentre, BEDB (The Brunei Economic Development Board) and Craft. A CinematicPro Production

Sam, The InventorBot - An action adventure series about a young android boy from a robot-inhabited planet that invents gadgets in a quest to solve the mystery behind his parents' demise. Courtesy of CinematicPro.

Animation - Cinematicpro has released the first trailer of its upcoming 3D animation series.

The three minute trailer, shows a sneak peak of the animation series 'Sam The InventorBot'. Upon release, the series will be the first 3D animation series developed by an animation studio in Brunei.

The release date of the series hasn't been confirmed by the company yet.  "We are still uncertain on that as we need to test the market first", said Hj Kairulazhar Hj Rosli (Founder of Cinematicpro).

Sam is the main character in this action adventure series about a young android boy from a robot-inhabited planet that invents gadgets in a quest to solve the mystery behind his parents' demise.

The project is currently in the marketing stage and is currently being pitched to broadcasters. "We are already in contact with a few regional broadcasters and are now setting up to meet with a local broadcaster", he added.

The firm also hired Malaysia 3D animation studio Giggle Garage Sdn Bhd as a consultant for the project as well as providing outsourcing support for its development.

TAGS:

Epic Music, Epic Trailer Score, Epic Score, Filmscores, OST, Original Music, Orchestral Music, Hollywood Sound, Trailermen, Two Steps From Hell, Hans Zimmer, Steve Jablonsky, JonBrooksComposer, Walid Omar, TribeAudio, Brunei, Malaysia, Manchester, United Kingdom, UK, Dramatic Music, Music Production, Music Producer, Recording Studio, Audio Post Production, Audio Post, Post Production.

SAM, The InventorBot - Trailer Music

Hi guys,

Exciting news!  The trailer for "Sam, The InventorBot" has been released.  Woohoo!!

'Tribe Audio' commissioned me to compose and produce the soundtrack for the trailer.  This was an awesome project to work on - loved every second of it!  Check out the completed trailer here: SAM, The Inventor Bot - TRAILER

SAM, The InventorBot - TRAILER (Click here to watch the trailer on Youtube)

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Sam, The InventorBot - An action adventure series about a young android boy from a robot-inhabited planet that invents gadgets in a quest to solve the mystery behind his parents’ demise. Courtesy of CinematicPro.

Animation - Cinematicpro has released the first trailer of its upcoming 3D animation series.

The three minute trailer, shows a sneak peak of the animation series ‘Sam The Inventorbot’. Upon release, the series will be the first 3D animation series developed by an animation studio in Brunei.

The release date of the series hasn't been confirmed by the company yet.  “We are still uncertain on that as we need to test the market first”, said Hj Kairulazhar Hj Rosli (Founder of Cinematicpro).

Sam is the main character in this action adventure series about a young android boy from a robot-inhabited planet that invents gadgets in a quest to solve the mystery behind his parents’ demise.

The project is currently in the marketing stage and is currently being pitched to broadcasters. “We are already in contact with a few regional broadcasters and are now setting up to meet with a local broadcaster”, he added.

The firm also hired Malaysia 3D animation studio Giggle Garage Sdn Bhd as a consultant for the project as well as providing outsourcing support for its development.

The animation series project is also supported by the Authority for Infocommunication Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI).

“We received around $70,000 grant funding from AITI under the Development of Local ICT and Digital Media Industries Grant”, said Hj Kairulazhar.

For the release of the trailer, he said, it has completed the requirement of the grant.

The project also won first place at the AITI Next Innovation and Multimedia Award for sustainable ICT Industry (ANIMASI) Pro-Digital Animation Challenge in 2012.

SHAPES "The Kangaroo and the Wombat"

"The Kangaroo and the Wombat" I composed the music for this animated series.  'Shapes' is a children's series of 39 x 7 minute episodes (Season 1), in which simple animal tales are brought to life using animated shapes. It feature's the writer of 'Backyardigans' and 'Little Einstein' and the voice talent of Joe Murray.

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Music Composer: Jon Brooks

Dubbing Mixer: Lee Williams

Audio Post: WASP Studios

Animation: Peach Blossom Media

This video and its soundtrack are subject to copyright and are provided for demonstration purposes only. (© 2009 Peach Blossom Media / WASP Studios / Jon Brooks).

The series' quirky animation, simple lines and bold colours appeal visually to children, while the light-hearted stories keep them entertained. Kids love animals, so these stories, filled with talking animals both cunning and foolish, will capture their hearts! At seven minutes each, these mini-episodes are bite-sized enough to engage their attention fully.

The music throughout the series plays a supportive role.  The style is generally fun and whimsical with hints of drama!

Famous fables from around the world are brought to life using characters created from different shapes! This pre-school TV series retells beloved children's stories from Aesop's Fables to Australian Aborigines folktales using colourful shapes that cleverly form animals like rabbits, cats and even fish!

Created by the multi-award-winning animation studio Peach Blossom Media, each episode of this charming series entertains and teaches pre-schoolers about universal values of love, respect, courage and kindness.

Each story is presented by the narrator, Badger, who also comes on at the end to draw a conclusion from the story he has just told.  Badger chooses fables from all over the world, both ancient and modern. Just because a fable originated in Ancient Greece or among the Aborigines in Australia, it doesn't mean that the lesson it teaches isn't relevant to kids everywhere.

The uniqueness of the series lies in its design concept. Badger has at his disposal thousands of different shapes of all colours and sizes. He uses them to form the various characters and locations needed to tell each fable.  Sometimes the shapes are unruly and don't do what they are supposed to. At other times one of them falls out of place or turns up late, thereby disrupting the story. Badger interacts with the shapes, creating plenty of funny moments for kids to enjoy!

CREDITS:

Executive Producer: Sung Lin Gun / Karen Tang

Producer: Corinne Teng

Animation Director: Arnold Valencia

Production Manager: Ye Xiaoxiao

Production Coordinator: Ge HuaQing / Rosalina J.Obsenarea

Script Editor: Julie Middleton

Script Writer: Lorna Loretto

Art Director: Mathilda Tan

Design Team: Lee Woon Wee / Erin Toh

Storyboard Director: Karen Tang

Storyboard Artists: Ni Jiafei

Assistant Director: Ramil Sim

Animators: Chen Gang / Cao TingWei / Qian Wei / Sun Lin / Ling Xi / Zhu Hui Zhen / Li Jian Hong / Zhao Yifu / Muhamad Ridzwan Bin Abdullah

Editor: Rachel Phang

Voice Over Director: Petrina Kow

Voice Over Assistant: Lieu Mei Yun

Badger: Eric Liebman

Wombat: Paul Lucas

Little Kangaroo: Tabitha Gyde

Kangaroo Mother: Petrina Kow

Audio Post Production: WASP Studio Sdn Bhd

Composer: Jon Brooks

Dubbing Mixer: Lee Williams

Media Development Authority Singapore MDA

Video Post Production: Nine-V Post Pte Ltd.

Produced by: Peach Blosom Media

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