Have been adding sounds to this track for sometime. Bass and drum loop in Cubase 5 already, so I just added vocals and solos using sounds from MIDI in Cubase 5, plus some vocal fx.. and other sounds you might hear !. I had incredible amounts of fun experimenting with gear(electrical kind) ; UX2 Line 6 Pod Farm Sound Card Interface  played a major part in my experiments, using sounds within it to create sounds for solo's (using my preferred wind instrument) for this song in particular. There is another mix of this track on  this site before it was tweaked. I have decided to put a 'lid' on this track and call it 'finished'...........you never know.

Ditch The Demon

From Right to Left ...
The lead guitar part on this track is played by my dad Roy Brooks, who had been performing as a right-handed guitarist since the age of 15. After losing his left index finger in a workplace accident over 40 years ago, he has successfully changed from a right-handed guitarist, to a left-hander. Although Roy has been performing extensively since becoming a left-handed guitarist, it has taken four decades to fully master his instrument again. His persistence, determination, (the proverbial blood, sweat, and tears), and his undying passion for playing guitar, have been the driving force behind his incredible story. He says he never could have achieved this without the fantastic support from his family and friends.

A HUGE THANK YOU !

Throughout our recording sessions, dad and I enjoyed experimenting with backing tracks, and an extensive range of delay and reverb effects to achieve that Hank Marvin sound. Apache was recorded and released by The Shadows in June 1960.

Dad used his Mexican Fender Sratocaster guitar on this track.

Delighted to be back gigging and recording again.
Please enjoy, the one and only, Roy Brooks !

Recorded on Cubase Music Production Software, with Line 6 Pod Studio UX-2 Dual Channel Audio Interface.

Roy Brooks performs 'Apache' - Originally written by Jerry Lordan, and performed by The Shadows

Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez, Theme from the 2nd Movement, Written by Spanish ComposerJoaquin Rodrigo
Another beautiful instrumental performed by the one and only, Roy Brooks.

Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto. Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo. Performed by Roy Brooks

Originally written in 1973 in Honour of Marilyn Monroe who had died 11 years earlier.
Much later in 1997, the song was re-written and recorded as a tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

Performed here, Shadows style, by the wonderful Roy Brooks.

Candle in the Wind Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin - Performed by Roy Brooks

This track was originally named "Noel Dissonance", a work in progress created for a compilation album.

This version will feature on the compilation album  "A View From A Hill", released under the Linear Obsessional Record label at midnight on Christmas Eve 2017

Composition description and poem included with the release ;

This composition is a reflective piece designed to allow room for thought, imagination and flight …

                                                   “Steeple Meet” 

As I stood upon a grassy hilltop in my small hometown, I looked out across the land. I soon became inspired by a cold, winter landscape, mysterious and dark, with wandering sound colour as clouds rolled across the sky, throwing out giant, unforgiving Angels of light onto distant hills and trees. 

Black clouds danced with ease, but with menace, unfolding whispers of dark Magic …

With a cold wind swishing and biting around my earlobes, I heard distant voices ebbing and flowing from a Church Steeple below, and a lonely bell, tolling in the wind.

A Choirs’ meet I thought. 

It filled the landscape with wholesome melody carried up by the sweeping wind. Divine, ghostly voices, soft, and deep, warmed my skin as invisible music score touched it, much like silk ... 

A low White sun, once again unhidden, forcing me to squeeze shut my eyes, to listen acutely, to be there! Fly there! Together, on dark, foreboding rooftops, to join in a Steeple Meet.

Composed by Amanda Brooks
Digital Music and Sound Arts

Logic Pro X software with Alchemy Plugins within Logic Pro X, Alchemy VST's, and I used my own voice to weave in with the Choir.

'Steeple Meet' Featuring on 'A View From A Hill' comp' album via the mighty Linear Obsessional Label

Listen to our take on the Bo Diddley track "Road Runner" with a bit of a nod to The Who.

Roadrunner - Ghost Riders

As your Trippin' Through Space you are bound to encounter the un ordinary.
I created for 6.1 Surround Sound speakers in a corridor. 
I tried to make it as headphone friendly as possible

Trippin' Through Space

Headphones recommended if listening through small loudspeakers.

Written for a Ballet Opera, (a be-heading scene). 

Wrongly convicted prisoner for the chop. Her soft, icy voice, beckons her loving ancestors to guide her gently over to the "other side". 
Thick velvet drapes enveloping the scene. Slow, exotic choreography, dramatic ghostly, shadowy figures in white, flowing veils, ample movement, illuminated as they catch mysterious light. Floating, chanting angels in tow, Gothic in style, and ritualistic. 

Slight dissonance added within musical composition, ideally, to enhance and interpret the nature of unsettling circumstance and mood. The growling, "metalic slices" at the beginning, represent the axe falling. A live taste of this in the theatre will leave you "chilly" ..

Swirling soundscapes, lighting and panning effects; It is dark, It is loud.

Tweak EQ on each individual vocal channel. Roll off high vocal frequencies.

'Et Relinquam In Lumine'

'Poltergeist'

Alien in a Sombrero.wav

Recorded before our wonderful girls Steph Bennion (bass)and Vix Tawamana(vocals/singing violin) joined us. Recorded at Yia Yias rehearsal rooms and recording studio, Hastings, by Audiosea Studios, Brighton.

Vocals - Amanda Brooks (aka Mandie.B)
Guitar - Karl Mee
Drums - Jay Maplesden
Keys - Terry Keen

Ditch the Demon live at rehearsal. Janis Joplin cover, 'Move Over'

JingleWorks International Ltd is a music production company. We provide recording, mixing and mastering services, create jingles for businesses and radio, audio loops for websites, soundtracks, sound art and design for exhibitions, sound installations, films, commercials and projects. JingleWorks can write for you an imaginative 'sound recipe', creating a diverse sonic experience, exploring different sound colour, textures and timbres to bring an 'edge' to your projects, impress your clients and help sell your product or service. 
Our new sound art and design service can provide bespoke soundtracks and soundscapes for any project, live stage performances, or film.

JingleWorks International Ltd will endeavour to create the perfect sound track or soundscape for any scenario, to suit a variety of budgets.

Managing director and founder of JingleWorks International Ltd, Amanda Brooks, has been a vocalist/songwriter/musician for 35 years and has extensive experience in live sound/performance and recording. She has worked closely with producers and musicians to help and assist with various projects and stage work. Amanda branched out to form JingleWorks International Ltd on completion of her music technology studies. 
After successfully receiving a Triple Grade National Diploma in music technology in 2012 and a short break, Amanda then continued her studies and graduated with a B.A Honours Degree in Digital Music and Sound Art, and design at the University of Brighton 2019. Amanda is currently studying the M.A course in Digital Music and Sound Art at the University of Brighton. 

Check out the “Our Work” section, to gain an idea of some of the sounds that JingleWorks can create. If you would like more information, you can email Amanda directly at info@jingleworks.co.uk

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