Wednesday 29 October 2014

White Noise 1 Hour - Calm Your Mind, Sleep Better, Relax, Focus



1 Hour of White Noise - Calm Your Mind, Sleep Better. "Reverb Relax: White Noise" is specifically designed to help you calm down. The audio emphasises the chill out effect by gradually fading away over 62 minutes - allowing you to gradually let go. At the same time, the higher sound frequencies slowly diminish, allowing for a continuous WARM and CALMING soundscape towards the end.

Let the audio guide your body and mind. Take a few deep breaths and listen to the whole album for maximum benefit. Ideal for Babies, as a Sleep Aid, for Energy Healing, Panic Attacks, Stress, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, Zen, Mindfulness and a wide variety of other relaxation techniques.


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Tuesday 28 October 2014

Shieldtox BINOCULARS - Jon Brooks Music Production



Shieldtox "Binoculars" TVC - Music by Jon Brooks (© 2007). I worked on this ad whilst working in-house at WASP Studios in Malaysia. Please subscribe to be notified of future uploads, thanks!  :-)

Title: "Binoculars"
Agency: Euro
Product: Shieldtox
Music Composer: Jon Brooks
Sound Engineer: Yew Tuck Seng

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Thursday 9 October 2014

OSK Investment Bank "Jenga"



OSK Investment Bank 'Jenga' © 2009 - Music by Jon Brooks.  I worked on this ad whilst working at WASP Studios in Malaysia.

Agency: TBWA Worldwide
Music: Jon Brooks

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OSK Holdings Berhad, OSK Investment Bank Berhad, Banking, Financial Services, Finance, Finances, Invest, Investor, Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, JonBrooksComposer, KL, Kuala Lumpur, Commercial Banking, Stock Broking, Equity Research, Wealth Management, Islamic Banking, Trustees, Trustee, Treasury, Corporate Advisory, Offshore Investment, Singapore, Hong Hong, Shanghai, Indonesia, Cambodia.

Wednesday 1 October 2014

MINI Cooper S - Radio




MINI Cooper S "Radio" - A TV commercial I worked on in 2006 whilst working in Malaysia. Music composed and produced in Logic Pro.

Music: Jon Brooks and Ahmad Adam
Lyrics: Jon Brooks
Guitars: Ahmad Adam
Audio Engineer: Walid Omar

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All New MINI Cooper S: MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology with 4 Cylinder Petrol Engine (Variable camshaft control, fully variable valve control, direct injection, turbo charging).
Acceleration: (0-100 km/h): 6.8 seconds (Automatic: 6.7 seconds)
Top Speed: 235 km/h
Average Fuel Consumption*: 5.7-5.8 Litres (5.2-5.4 Litres) / 100 kilometres
C02 Emissions*: 133-136 g/km (122-125 g/km), Exhaust Emission Standard: EU6.
Optimised spatial comfort on all four seats.
Newly designed headlamps, daytime driving lights, optional LED headlights with integrated direction indicator.

Thursday 25 September 2014

Siti Nurhaliza featuring Farid Kamil - Epic Music



Siti Nurhaliza featuring Farid Kamil - Catch Me If You Can - Hotlink. I scored the music for this in 2005 whilst working at WASP Studios in Malaysia.

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Music Composer: Jon Brooks
Director: Jamie Quah

Iklan Hotlink - Aktifkan Dunia Baru. Siti Nurhaliza sebagai duta Hotlink dan Farid Kamil.

Monday 22 September 2014

Clive Farrington - Studio Sessions



Clive Farrington Studio Sessions. Clive Farrington and Jon Brooks perform live in the studio - songs from the album 'Independence' plus a Coldplay cover. Clive and Jon released the album on 4th July 2013 on their own label, Tough Monkey Records. Download the 'Independence' album here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ind...

0:00 - Introduction
0:57 - Breathing
3:51 - Should You Change Your Mind
7:26 - Lost
11:08 - Fix You (Coldplay)
14:05 - Fall
17:50 - Showdown
22:14 - Heaven Knows

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Clive Farrington - Vocals
Jon Brooks - Piano
© Tough Monkey Records 2014
Filmed/Recorded at Jon Brooks Studios (Stockport, UK)

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Wednesday 17 September 2014

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Strepsils "Seasons" TVC - Jon Brooks Music




Strepsils "Seasons" TVC - Jon Brooks Music
(© 2006)

Title: "Seasons"
Advertising Agency: Euro RSCG
Product: Strepsils
Music Composer: Jon Brooks
Sound Engineer: Yew Tuck Seng

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Strepsils are lozenges manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser (Nottingham, United Kingdom). They are the largest selling sore throat product in the world (as of 2010).

Available flavours:
- Original
- Warm
- Honey and Lemon
- Orange Vitamin C
- Extra Strength
- Strawberry Sugar Free
- Cherry
- Sore Throat and Blocked Nose
- Sore Throat and Cough
- Children 6+
- Handy Tubes (Cool, Warm and Honey and Lemon)

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Monday 14 July 2014

Jon Brooks Music Composer - Facebook Page

Jon Brooks - Music Composer - Recording Studio
Music Production for Film, Television, Artists and Advertising

Please join me and click 'like' on my Facebook music page.  Thank you!  :-)

Jon Brooks - Music Composer - Recording Studio - Facebook

Wednesday 25 June 2014

Independence Day - July 4th 2014

Independence Day - July 4th, 2014

Clive Farrington's solo album is available to download on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/independence/id670306586

Music and Lyrics: Clive Farrington and Jon Brooks
©2013 Tough Monkey Records

Independence - Clive Farrington

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Wednesday 18 June 2014

Free Music Streaming - Xbox Music


Free streaming music on XBox Music here: http://music.xbox.com/playlist/jon-brooks-music/7b0eed84-806b-00fe-b487-64cba35358d1?action=play
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Xbox Music has over 18 million songs available to stream for FREE.  You can even download the music to your computer, tablet, phone or other device.  Xbox Music is cloud connected so you can sync. your playlists and music collection across the web and all your devices.

Xbox Music - Music Streaming


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Sunday 8 June 2014

Heart of the Unicorn - Clive Farrington



'Heart of the Unicorn' is the ninth track on Clive Farrington's album 'Independence'. It's a slow, emotional love song that tugs at the heart strings. Music and Lyrics by Clive Farrington and Jon Brooks. (© 2013 Tough Monkey Records).

'Heart of the Unicorn' is available to download on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/independence/id670306586

Manchester based music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with fellow Mancunian Clive Farrington (lead vocalist of 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'.

Jon Brooks specialises in Music Production for Film, Television and Advertising. (South Manchester, UK).

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'When in Rome' had a No. 1 hit single in the USA with 'The Promise'. It was released in 1988. In 2004, 'The Promise' was used as the end title theme in the movie, 'Napoleon Dynamite'. Due to unfortunate legal issues over the band name 'When In Rome', Clive decided to go ahead with a solo album.

The official release date (4th July 2013) is significant; not only does it symbolise independence in the United States; it also represents Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'.

The 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 negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Various tracks on the album 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.

The album 'INDEPENDENCE' was released on their own record label: TMR (Tough Monkey Records) through Kobalt Label Services / AWAL on July 4th 2013.

------- ------- LYRICS ------- -------

VERSE 1:
There was a time
Our heads in the clouds
No reason or rhyme
Or searching for rainbows
Without knowing why
The long hot summers
We thought would never end
And they never did

CHORUS:
And we never found
The heart of the unicorn
We never found
Something so beautiful
We never found
The heart of the unicorn
We never found
That truly magical place

VERSE 2:
When you see me reaching
In search for your soul
Make no mistake
My heart won't grow cold
Failure to deliver
My hopes and fears
Recalling the moments
When your temper brought tears

CHORUS:
And we never found
The heart of the unicorn
We never found
Something so beautiful
We never found
The heart of the unicorn
We never found
That truly magical place

INSTRUMENTAL:

CHORUS:
And we never found
The heart of the unicorn
We never found
Something so beautiful
We never found
The heart of the unicorn
We never found
That truly magical place

Something so beautiful...

------- ------- ------- ------- -------
CREDITS:

Released: 04 July 2013
All songs written, performed & produced by: Clive Farrington & Jon Brooks
(Except,'Showdown' & 'Breathing': written by: Clive Farrington, Jon Brooks and Andrew Mann).
Lead Vocals: Clive Farrington
Piano, Strings & Keyboards / Backing Vocals / Mixing: Jon Brooks
Sequencers / Morse Code (Deliver): Clive Farrington & Jon Brooks
Ibanez Acoustic Bass Guitar: Clive Farrington
Spoken Word 'Invisible': Steve Benz and Paul Todd
All Tracks Mastered by: David Eley at TGM

Saturday 31 May 2014

TEEN TAAL - Marketing Campaign

I'm currently working on the soundtrack for this beautiful feature film. The cast and crew of 'Teen Taal' are amazing and the director, Shakirul Alam, is awesome! Please do help us to share and support the campaign. The crowd funding campaign is to assist with marketing, promotional material and to help push the cinema release worldwide. It's such a pleasure to be involved with this movie - Thank you again Shakirul for such a beautiful and emotive film. This kind of movie is a composer's dream! Click the link for more info. Please do share; it'll be much appreciated. Thank you! Best wishes, Jon.  xxx



The aim and what's on offer 
£50,000 is the aim to gather through a Crowd-fund to add to the budget for distributing, marketing and promotions. This fund would ensure up to another additional 30-40 screens for release at single and multiplex cinema theatres. Also the number of posters, and TV/ theatrical trailers shown will be significantly more which would help promote the film a lot further before the release to try and reach the maximum number of audiences to see the movie.
Here’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone and everyone to get involved and support this project. Several perks are listed with different levels of rewards for your kind support. From a signed DVD, to credits in the movie to an invite to the premiere, everything is on offer for anyone who is interested to support the campaign.
The impact
So much hard work, passion and love has gone into making this film by the entire team (literally everybody from the cast & crew to musicians & composers). One of the aims and wish is that everyone’s work gets the fullest appreciation by reaching the film to the biggest possible audience. We have dedicated the film to Attar Singh Chowdhury and it’s a great thought to think his story and music finally will get recognised and never be forgotten.
For anyone getting involved with this campaign, you can always remember that you had something to do with the success of this film hopefully after release. Everything counts and we appreciate equally for all the kindness shown towards this film.
Those looking to break into the world of cinema, here’s also a great opportunity to get your name noticed and possibly collaborate on upcoming projects being developed by Shakirul Alam Pictures Ltd. This is my first feature film and by no means last. I’m currently working on other projects including Hindi films and also British projects for English language films.
Other ways you can help
Some people may not be able to contribute, but don’t feel left out as that doesn't mean you can't help. We appreciate every type of support given towards this campaign. You can simply get the word out about this unique campaign through word of mouth and also by using sharing tools to promote the campaign link on your social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
On behalf of the entire Teen Taal team, a very genuine and big thank you for all your kindness and support. We hope to bring this beautiful movie to your cinema screens soon.
‘Teen Taal’ (‘Three Rhythms’) – ‘A journey in the footsteps of a father’
A Shakirul Alam Pictures Ltd production
Executive Producers – Shakirul Alam & Jaz Ali
Written, Produced & Directed by Shakirul Alam
Introducing – Gaurav Chowdhury    Shakirul Alam    Ravi Shankar Chowdhury  Neha Kargeti    Shivan Thukral    Barkha Sharma    Viraaj Sharma                  Vaibav Chowdhury   Kshitej Oberoi    Anita Chowdhury   Anuradha Kalia
Cinematography - Premanand Bhageerathan
Sound Designer - Arjun Singh
Production Designer - Shakirul Alam
Editor - Pradeep Kumar and Shakirul Alam
Music Composer - Chahat Kakkar
Background Music - Jon Brooks and Chahat Kakkar
‘Mere Rehnumaan’ Lyrics - Malwinder Singh
‘Mere Rehnumaan’ Singer - Saurav Mishra
Production Manager - Anurag Biwal
Casting - Vineet Sharma & Shakirul Alam
Assistant Director – Ishan Chopra
Location Manager – Muni Natesan
Assistant Editor -Jitender Prajapati
Costume Design - Shakirul Alam & Nit Priya
Poster design & development - Arnie Mallorca
Camera equipment (Red MX / Epic) – Vivek Chaudhary
Sound Equipment – Rajesh Chopra

Monday 21 April 2014

Tiger Beer 'Beast' TVC - Music Production





Below is a description and analysis of the compositional process I took in creating the music for this TV commercial.  Tiger Beer 'Beast' TVC - Music Composed and Produced by Jon Brooks. This was a demo and part of a presentation I prepared for an interview and position I took at WASP Studios, Malaysia. I worked on this advert in 2004. Wowsers! Ten years ago! Please see below for more info.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
- Because there was no voice over, it was evident that the key to the soundtrack was to provide the correct emotional messages by accentuating the on-screen text and images for the audience.
- There's a lot of information for the audience to absorb.
- I felt the music should be rhythmically driven and embody a punchy and solid sound that compliments the pacing whilst securing continuity.
- Overall, my interpretation of the commercial was that Tiger Beer will fulfil your every need; giving you street-cred and success. All positive aspects of life.

COMPOSITIONAL PROCESS AND ANALYSIS:
- First of all, I imported the commercial into Cubase (Music Sequencing Package) to sync. the picture to a click track so I could establish an appropriate tempo. I settled on 155 BPM (beats per minute). This made numerous hit points accessible due to the high tempo.
- One of the main components of the score is the use of syncopation, which helps build up a sense of adventure and excitement.
- Another major feature of the music is the use of a memorable motif, of which reiterates throughout. The seven note motif is expressed on the pianoforte, constructed of staccato quavers. Following this motif, you can hear a tonal, yet percussive syncopated sound which goes through various permutations as the advertisement develops.
- The soundtrack has a punchy drive that constantly moves forward, stressing that "if you consume this beer"... "you will be fulfilled". Hard sell huh?
- When the beer cans are submerged in water, the timbre of the music shifts to reflect this, e.g. with filtering and EQ (equalisation) to the lower frequencies. The music then reverts back to being "in your face". To conclude, the text, visuals and pacing sum up all the positive aspects; the soundtrack compliments and reinforces this.

INSTRUMENTATION:

- Grand Piano
- Roland XV-5080 Ionizer
- Roland XV-5080 Millenium Strings
- Tam Tam
- Roland XV-5080 Power Trip
- Drum Kit
- Roland XV-5080 Sound Module Choir
- Drum Loops 155bpm (x 3)
- Roland XV-5080 Velo Techno 2
- SFX (Various sources)
- Korg SP Midi Controller

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Thursday 10 April 2014

Cosmic Butterflies - Something Else

SOMETHING ELSE - COSMIC BUTTERFLIES


"Cosmic Butterflies" - Something Else. Music composed and produced by Jon Brooks and Tony Brown (aka Wi777ard). Download the MP3 on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/cosmic-butterflies-single/id855153909

'Something Else' is an English electronic dance music production partnership consisting of Tony Brown (aka Wi777ard) and Film and TV composer Jon Brooks.

Music: Jon Brooks and Tony Brown
Video Produced by: Tony Brown
(© 2014 Something Else)

Additional credit goes to the following artists/organisations for the use of their productions:

- Juan Sillero - FREE Green Screen - Butterfly Motion HD.MP4
- GreenActionFootage - Butterfly Collection - Free Green Screen Footage.MP4
- GFX illam - Best Animated Butterflies
- Lucid TV - "Zoey Hoops" HD Fractal Exploration
- bib993 - Like in a dream -3D fractal trip.mp4
- N/A Brummbaer‬ - I found this algorithm and... 
- 2512loko - drops green screen (FHD)
- Christian Schladetsch‬ - Fractal 3d.mp4
- Orson Wang - Deepest Mandelbrot Set Zoom Animation ever
- Trakout - Fractal Art.mp4

- BestofGreenScreen:
Energy Ball - Green Screen Effect
Rotating 3D Earth
Beautiful Flowers Rain
Background Video - Animated Cosmic Makes
Energy in a Glass Box - Green Screen Effect
Stonehenge - Stone Circle - Green Screen Effect

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Monday 7 April 2014

Peaches Geldof Dies aged 25: TV Presenter and Writer Found dead in her Home

Peaches Geldof, the second daughter of Bob Geldof (Musician), and the late Paula Yates, has died.  She left behind her husband and two sons.  Currently, it is not known what happened and Peaches death is being treated as "unexplained and sudden".

Peaches Geldof was 11 when her own mother passed away.

Peaches Geldof: Died aged 25
Police were called at 1:35pm (BST) on 7th April 2014 to an address near Wrotham after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.  Peaches was then pronounced dead by the South East Coast Ambulance Service.

Officers are now trying to establish the circumstances around her death.

Husband: Thomas Cohen
Two Sons: Astala, Phaedra

Peaches Geldof was born in 1989, as Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof, and embarked on a career in the media at the age of 15. She began writing a column for Elle magazine.

Leaving home at the age of 16, she contributed to the Telegraph and the Guardian, whilst being involved with the show OMG! with Peaches Geldof on ITV2.  She worked as a model and was recently present for Tesco's F&F clothing range launch in London.

RIP Peaches

Friday 4 April 2014

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)

Wednesday 2 April 2014

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.


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

Monday 31 March 2014

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.

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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.

© 2013 Tough Monkey Records (Brooks/Farrington)

Sunday 30 March 2014

"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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Wednesday 26 March 2014

'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

Tuesday 25 March 2014

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

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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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Disney Music, Walt Disney Music, Disney, Walt Disney, Pixar, Disney Movie, Disney Soundtrack, Walt Disney Music, Disney-like music, Disney sound-a-like, Alan Menkin, Epic music dramatic music army of doom epic battle epic mix best epic music war hero legend skyrim roman heroic transformers soundtrack score evil prometheus superhero two steps from hell emotional music orchestra classical orchestra orchestral, Epic Music, Epiese Musiek, ملحمة الموسيقى, Epic Երաժշտություն, Epic Musiqi, эпічная, музыка, música èpica, 史诗音乐, 史詩音樂, Epic Glazba, epopeo Muziko, eepiline muusika, mahabang tula Musika, Musique Epic, música épica, Epic მუსიკა, Epic Μουσική, એપિક સંગીત, Epic Klas Mizik, מוסיקת Epic, महाकाव्य संगीत, epic Tónlist, Ceol epic, Musica epica, 壮大な音楽, 서사시 음악, Epic Musica, episkā mūzika, epas Muzika, епски Музика, Muzik epik, موسیقی حماسی, Epic Muzyka, Música épica, epic Muzica, Эпическая музыка, Епска Музика, Epic Glasba, Música épica, காவிய இசை, เพลงมหากาพย์, Epik Müzik, епічна музика, مہاکاوی موسیقی, Epic Âm nhạc, Cerddoriaeth Epic, עפּאָס מוזיק.

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Monday 24 March 2014

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)

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.

Friday 21 March 2014

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
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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.

Wednesday 19 March 2014

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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