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.
🎬 My impersonation of Optimus Prime has just been unleashed! 🎉
Dramatic 'Message to Mankind' from Optimus Prime concerning the Coronavirus pandemic, lockdown, social distancing and the global economy!
CREDITS:
Voice Over: Jon Brooks
Music: 'Beyond'
Composer: Jon Brooks
Sound Design: Jon Brooks
Video Editor: Jon Brooks
Prime Minister: Boris Johnson
End Titles Song: 'Ghostly War' (Artist: Joanne Staples)
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YOUTUBE VIDEO PREMIERES TODAY: 31st July 2020 at 3pm (GMT +1).
Dramatic 'Message to Mankind' by Optimus Prime (impersonation by Jon Brooks) concerning the Coronavirus Covid-19 virus pandemic, lockdown, social distancing and the global economy!
CREDITS:
Voice Over: Jon Brooks
Music: 'Beyond'
Composer: Jon Brooks
Sound Design: Jon Brooks
Video Editor: Jon Brooks
Prime Minister: Boris Johnson
End Titles Song: 'Ghostly War' (Artist: Joanne Staples)
All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
SCRIPT:
"I am Optimus Prime… I send this message to any surviving humans taking refuge among the stars. We live among the people and hide in our homes, protecting the vulnerable and our loved ones, hoping to rebuild our lives whilst searching for answers. Everything we know, exists together in a delicate balance. I have witnessed their capacity for courage, love and compassion. For a time, they lived in harmony. But like all great power, some wanted it for good, others for evil. And so began the war - a biological and psychological war that ravaged and devastated their planet until it was consumed by greed and profit. During the quest to eradicate the virus, they instilled fear, enforced social distancing, divided families, divided races, divided nations and crashed the global economy. There is more to this virus than meets the eye. We know not where it comes from, only that it holds the power to wipe out mankind. We continue to watch and protect the humans. I am Optimus Prime".
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Tags: Michael Bay, Hasbro, Transformers (2007), Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017). #optimusprime #transformers #coronavirus
Download the full Logic Pro X template project on Sellfy here: https://bit.ly/2Cy10cb for 'Prayer for Peace'. Music composed and produced in Logic Pro X by film and TV composer Jon Brooks.
Sentimental, sad and mournful instrumental music featuring solo piano with an orchestral accompaniment. This music is often requested for funerals and other solemn occasions. Emotional, peaceful and beautiful instrumental with an motive, heartfelt and moving mood.
Track Duration: 2:34
Key: C Minor
Tempo: BPM Varies
Note: You may have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Sampler instruments, settings, full mix bounce, automation, mixed elements, mastering chain and audio files are included; but not the sample library audio content (due to sample library copyright terms).
Plugins/Soundbanks:
Logic Pro X (Stock Plugins)
Vienna Imperial (Piano)
Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 1 & Vol. 1 PLUS
Vienna Instruments Special Edition Vol. 2 & Vol. 2 PLUS)
Vienna Suite
Project Sam Symphobia
This is a really old track I produced in 2003. Upbeat 90’s ethnic Indian instrumental pop fused with western influences. Inspired by Mint Royale’s “From Rusholme With Love”. Bright, happy and positive asian music.
Download the Logic Pro X template project for 'Asylum'. Music composed and produced in Logic Pro X by film and TV composer Jon Brooks.
Mysterious, suspenseful and dark cinematic ambient electronica drone instrumental music with experimental and industrial influences. Spooky, creepy, eerie and partially gothic music with a textured haunting and atmospheric mood building to intense dramatic percussive hits. Ideal for a movie trailer, video games, film, Halloween or foreboding and mysterious scenes.
Note: You may have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Sampler instruments, settings, full mix bounce, automation, mixed elements, mastering chain and audio files are included; but not the sample library audio content (due to sample library copyright terms).
An empowering instrumental about hope, overcoming adversity and perseverance composed during the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic. (Full song with lyrics also available). Building to an uplifting, rousing and motivational chorus, whatever the battle, challenge or struggle, we will win this ghostly war. Don’t stop believing, have faith and push through the conflict as a heroic victorious champion. Instrumental version pop and rock genre. Encouraging, reassuring and inspirational song about combating obstacles of the mind, science, politics, health or the environment. Full song also available with lyrics.
'Ghostly War' by Joanne Staples and Jon Brooks is now available to stream/download on all major digital music platforms. Thank you for listening, for all the previous video shares and for your kind support. ❤️
Uplifting and upbeat electronic dance music with commercial elements of trance and techno electronica. It has a trippy, psychedelic and funky mood with a strong melodic theme. Energetic and bouncy motivational music. Influences include Darude, Ian Van Dahl and Cafe Del Mar. Groovy electro music with a hippy, happy, hypnotic, retro and futuristic vibe.
Note: It is likely that you will have to replace some of the instruments for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Sampler instruments, settings, full mix bounce, automation, mixed elements, mastering chain and audio files are included; but not the sample library audio content (due to sample library copyright terms).
- Audio Channels: 29 - MIDI Channels: 22 - Aux Channels: 3 - Stereo Main Output: 1
Soundbanks/Plugins:- Logic Pro X (Stock Plugins)
- Omnisphere
- Stylus RMX
- Play (East West)
- FM8
- Kontakt
- Vienna Instruments
- Antares (Avox Warm)
Music in video:
Hans Zimmer 'Tennessee' (Pearl Harbour)
Jerry Goldsmith 'Powder' (Powder)
Hans Zimmer 'A Way of Life' (The Last Samurai).
Tags:
Mark Sebastian Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Kuching, Malaysia, Manchester, United Kingdom, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Parental Alienation, I Love You, I Miss You.
Logic Pro X Project Template Download for the Pop/Rock song 'Ghostly War'. The song is currently receiving radio play in the USA and UK. Music and lyrics composed and produced in Logic Pro X by Jon Brooks and Joanne Staples.
Note: It is likely that you will have to replace some of the instruments for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Sampler instruments, settings, full automation, mixed elements, mastering chain and audio files for the complete song are included; but not the sample library content (due to sample library copright terms).
- Audio Channels: 11
- MIDI Channels: 34
- Aux Channels: 3
- Stereo Main Output: 1
Soundbanks/Plugins:
- Logic Pro X (Channel EQ)
- Logic Pro X (Compressor)
- Logic Pro X (DeEsser2)
- Logic Pro X (Limiter)
- Logic Pro X (Sample Delay)
- Logic Pro X (SilverVerb)
- Logic Pro X (Multipressor)
- Logic Pro X (EXS24)
- Logic Pro X (Exciter)
- Logic Pro X (Bitcrusher)
- Logic Pro X (Tremolo)
- Logic Pro X (Bass Amp)
- Logic Pro X (Distortion)
- Logic Pro X (Pedals)
- Logic Pro X (Multipressor)
- Logic Pro X (Ad-Limiter)
- Omnisphere
- Superior Drummer
- Vienna Suite
- Ozone Imager (iZotope)
- AutoTune
- Stylus RMX
- Ministry of Rock (East West) Play
- VI Special Edition Vol. 1 & Vol. 1 Plus (Vienna Instruments)
- VI Special Edition Vol. 2 & Vol. 2 Plus (Vienna Instruments)
Joanne Staples, Sales Director and mother of two wrote and produced this uplifting, emotional and empowering song alongside Film Composer partner, Jon Brooks, during the Covid-19 Coronavirus lockdown.
Initially, the track started as a fun project to ward off watching TV but the concept quickly evolved into much more… a musical message of hope and reassurance for everyone during this difficult time. When they posted it on YouTube and Facebook, their aim was to inspire friends and family; but it is growing in popularity, and currently gaining radio play in the USA and the UK for audiences around the world.
Sales Director and Film Composer couple write Coronavirus song anthem during lockdown.
(Manchester, United Kingdom)
22nd April 2020
Joanne Staples, Sales Director and mother of two has written and produced an uplifting, emotional and empowering song alongside her Film Composer partner, Jon Brooks, during the Coronavirus lockdown.
Together for 18 months, being on lockdown was the first opportunity they had experienced to be creative together due to busy schedules. Initially, the track started as a fun project to ward off watching TV but the concept quickly evolved into much more… a musical message of hope and reassurance for everyone during this difficult time. When they posted it on YouTube and Facebook, their aim was to inspire friends and family; but it is now growing in popularity, and gaining radio play in the USA for audiences around the world.
For further information, please contact:Jon Brooks
Joanne Staples Bio:
Joanne Staples is a Sales Director and mother of two. The only singing she had done previously was at university and a little local theatre… Oh, and singing in the car to get her young children to sleep!
Jon Brooks Bio:
Jon Brooks is a music composer and specialises in music production for film, television, artists and advertising. His credits include: Walt Disney, Adobe, Coca Cola, Toyota, Cadbury… and now, Joanne Staples!
Song Title: Ghostly War
Purpose: To uplift, inspire and empower during the Covid-19 Coronavirus lockdown.
Both Joanne and I are delighted to say that the message within our song 'Ghostly War' about uplifting people during the Coronavirus lockdown has had an incredible reception so far. It has been shared hundred's of times by friends, family and colleagues on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and various other social media platforms.
The highlight our our week was when Steve Benz at WSDI FM Radio interviewed us both live and debuted our music track. The response has been amazing. Thank you Steve and thanks so much to everyone for your kind words, shares and support. Love and compassion always. <3
GHOSTLY WAR (Music Video) Couple during coronavirus lockdown write a meaningful and emotional song to uplift and inspire the world through the Coronavirus pandemic. Sales director and film composer couple create viral song.
LYRICS ----- Verse 1 ----- Breathe, just keep breathing Just keep going, time to face a new day On we go, coming together In these strange times Alone, scared, fear building inside of all of us Tears, pain, when will this all end?
----- Chorus ----- We’ll fight this together, With love and compassion. Whatever the reason, We’ll win this ghostly war. United we’ll stand tall. Brave people, hear our call. Whatever we’re facing, We’ll win this ghostly war.
----- Verse 2 ----- Breath don’t stop moving. You can do this, the sun will always shine. Hope is in our children, so hold them tight. Love, peace, joy, inside of all of us. Change, forever, nothing will ever be the same.
----- Chorus ----- We’ll fight this together, With love and compassion. Whatever the reason, We’ll win this ghostly war. United we’ll stand tall. Brave people, hear our call. Whatever we’re facing, We’ll win this ghostly war.
----- Instrumental -----
----- Chorus ----- We’ll fight this together, With love and compassion. Whatever the reason, We’ll win this ghostly war. United we’ll stand tall. Brave people, hear our call. Whatever we’re facing, We’ll win this ghostly war.
With love and compassion, We'll win this ghostly war.
Lockdowns due to Coronavirus have kept millions of people in their homes — and social distancing measures meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus — have brought clear skies, quiet streets and tranquil shores. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO4NZXJJYz8
These are challenging times for humanity. But for many of Earth's other inhabitants, there's a silver lining.
Many animals that have become habituated to humans especially for food are having a bad time. Would request people moving out incase of emergencies to carry some biscuits / food if possible for these animals and to leave water bowls at the gate.
The lockdowns have however affected not just human beings but the animals on the streets too who find themselves hungry and destitute in these trying times. The video feature's Jon Brooks' relaxing music 'Seventh Heaven'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQxMO6Mt3Jc
Digital sales have been rising recently; probably due to more and more people being online and isolating themselves at home during this crazy Coronavirus pandemic.
There are currently over 50 Logic Pro X template projects to download and I still have a ton more to prepare and upload to Sellfy. Thank you to everyone for your custom, it's much appreciated and I'm glad you are all learning and advancing with your music production skills.
My most popular downloadable Logic Pro X templates are 'Dark Highlands', 'Army of Doom' and 'Seventh Heaven'. The links to the templates are below...
Download professional, ready mixed and mastered Logic Pro X templates by film composer Jon Brooks. Styles include dramatic orchestral instrumental music, children's music, pop songs, audio idents, epic orchestra, world music, corporate music and music for advertising.
Middle East Petroleum - Logic Pro X Project Template Download. Upbeat, punchy, atmospheric and positive corporate music. A fusion of western music with middle eastern influences featuring an Oud. Ideal for business, corporate videos, documentaries, travel and branding. Mainly instrumental music but has a few discreet background vocals (no lyrics). Instrumentation includes percussion, strings, synthesisers, beats, an Oud, guitars and orchestra. The track exhibits Arabic elements from UAE, Dubai and United Arab Emirates. A fusion of orchestral timbres, discreet vocals and synths. Uplifting, driving background music bed.
Music composed, arranged and produced in Logic Pro X. Track Duration: 2:50 Key: A Minor BPM: 135
Note: It is likely that you will have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different.
Audio Channels: 19 MIDI Channels: 14 Stereo Main Out: 1
SOUNDBANKS/PLUGINS:
- Logic Pro X Stock Plugins
- Kontakt
- Massive
- AutoTune
- Kore Player
- Synthogy Ivory II
- Vienna Instruments
Fear and panic has hit the world, the stock market, businesses and especially the elderly due to the Coronavirus. Listen to ‘Seventh Heaven’ relaxing music on SoundCloud by Jon Brooks to help calm and relax the mind during this difficult time.
I've been selling stock media for the last few years. I can't praise the lifestyle enough. I love the flexibility of working where and when I want as it provides a great source of passive income to make money online. I've been with Dreamstime for just over a year after a test period and have decided to upload my entire music catalogue since some other platforms are either closing down or selling fewer items.
Whether you plan to sell your own media or purchase items for your productions, check out the available content here: Dreamstime.
Logic Pro X Project Template Download for Biased Opinion's pop song "Crimes of War". Crimes of War is the debut pop song from Biased Opinion inspired by the atrocities of events that took place at Auschwitz Concentration Camp during WW2. Ben Gerrard is featured on vocals and electric guitar. Music composed, arranged and produced in Logic Pro X.
Note: It is likely that you will have to replace some of the instruments or plugins for similar ones unless you have them all yourself; otherwise playback might be a little different. Sampler instruments and audio files are included but not the sample library content due to sample library licensing terms.
- Audio Channels: 25 - MIDI Channels: 20 - Bus Channels: 4 - Stereo Main Out: 1
Soundbanks/Plugins:
- Logic Pro X Stock Plugins
- AutoTune
- Guitar Rig
- Stylus
- Toontrack Superior Drummer
- Kore Player
- Omnisphere
- Vienna Imperial Piano
- Synthogy Ivory II
- Vienna Suite
- Ozone Imager
