Tough Monkey Records (TMR): July 2013

Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Invisible - Clive Farrington - Independence (Track 3)

'Invisible' from Clive Farrington's solo album 'Independence' highlights cyber bullying abuse, fake profiles, spammer and malicious virus writers. This amazing song features the amazing voice overs of Steve Benz (WSDI Worldwide) and DJ 1Love (Paul Todd). See below for lyrics. Please like, comment and share this video to spread the word. Don't forget to subscribe to Tough Monkey Records' Youtube channel too. Thank you!

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

NARRATIVE 1: (DJ 1LOVE -- Paul Todd)
"It is being reported that over 40% of new internet profiles are actually fake. Why are so many people setting up fake profiles?"

VERSE 1:
It's time to dance
Like no one's watching
Trust yourself
And no cross talking
Believe in love
No bad religion
Fool no one
Your dreams fulfilling

CHORUS:
Out of all the places we could be
We lose ourselves so easily
Do not mistake identity
INVISIBLE
There are times when fortunes favour me
And times that I no longer see
But all the way, I find the game
INCREDIBLE

NARRATIVE 2: (STEVE BENZ -- WSDI Worldwide)
"Fake profiles are set up by a combination of either spammers and virus writers, or people attempting to say malicious things without the risk of being caught... They believe they are so called -- INVISIBLE -- They're about to find out they aren't INVISIBLE, any longer...
I - I - I — I — I - I - INVISIBLE
I - I — I - I - I - INVISIBLE
INVISIBLE"

VERSE 2:
Take yourself
To the top of the mountain
Breathe the air
Like no one's counting
Now it's time to rise
Above the bar now
You will reach
The furthest star now

CHORUS:
Out of all the places we could be
We lose ourselves so easily
Do not mistake identity
INVISIBLE
There are times when fortunes favour me
And times that I no longer see
But all the way, I find the game
INCREDIBLE

NARRATIVE 3: (DJ 1LOVE -- Paul Todd)
"Only 1 in 10 victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of cyber bullying abuse...
Cyber bullying abuse is the use of the internet and related technologies to harm other people in a deliberate, repeated and hostile manner... Why are so many people setting up fake profiles?"

NARRATIVE 4: (STEVE BENZ -- WSDI Worldwide)
"Fake profiles are set up by a combination of either spammers and virus writers, or people attempting to say malicious things without the risk of being caught..."

CHORUS:
Out of all the places we could be
We lose ourselves so easily
Do not mistake identity
INVISIBLE
There are times when fortunes favour me
And times that I no longer see
But all the way, I find the game
INCREDIBLE

How lonely must your cold life be
If all the world but you can see
The dull cast shadow that you leave
INVISIBLE
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The new album 'Independence' 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 just negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Some of the album's 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.

Music and lyrics written, performed, arranged and produced by: Clive Farrington and Jon Brooks (TMR Studios)
Vocals: Clive Farrington
Piano / Strings: Jon Brooks
Narrative: Steve Benz (WSDI Worldwide) / DJ 1Love (Paul Todd)
Drum Programing: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington
Mastered by: TGM Audio Mastering

When in Rome 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'. Due to unfortunate legal issues over the name 'When In Rome', Clive decided to go ahead with a solo album...

The new album 'INDEPENDENCE' is released on TMR (Tough Monkey Records) through Kobalt Label Services / AWAL on July 4th 2013.

Music & Lyrics - © TMR: Clive Farrington / Jon Brooks.

Saturday, 20 July 2013

Clive Farrington's First U.S. Solo Show - Seal Beach, CA. - 21st July 2013

- 21st July 2013 -

HOT NEWS: Clive Farrington ('When In Rome') will be performing at Seal Beach, California, promoting his new solo album 'Independence'.

Time: 1pm

Date: 21st July 2013

Location: Seal Beach, Orange County, California, USA.

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

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Friday, 12 July 2013

'Breathing' - Track 2 from Clive Farrington's new album 'Independence'

"I'm barely breathing... when I think about her"

Track 2: 'Breathing' from Clive Farrington's solo album 'Independence'.

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

July 4th 2013 (Manchester, United Kingdom) - Music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'. The official release date is significant as 4th July also represents Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'.

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VERSE 1

I'm breathin' in but only breathing thin air

Talking all the time but not getting anywhere

Falling for and in and out of love

The breaking heart comes always hand in glove

CHORUS

I'm barely breathing... when I think about her

VERSE 2

I'm walking down your street, I can't stand the atmosphere

A few small steps away, and then I'll be out of here

I'm walking back to freedom and I'm walking in the rain

I'm moving so my head is clear, 'cos I can't stand this pain

CHORUS

I'm barely breathing... when I think about her

When I think about her...

Breathin' in but only breathing thin air

Talking all the time but not getting anywhere

Falling for and in and out of love

The breaking heart comes always hand in glove

CHORUS

I'm barely breathing... when I think about her

I'm barely breathing...

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Music & lyrics written, performed, arranged and produced by: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington (TMR Studios)

Vocals: Clive Farrington

Piano / Strings: Jon Brooks

Ibanez Acoustic Bass: Clive Farrington

Drum Programing: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington

Mastered by: TGM Audio Mastering

When in Rome 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'. Due to unfortunate legal issues over the name 'When In Rome', Clive decided to go ahead with a solo album...

The new 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 just negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Some of the album's 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.

Clive: "I met Jon whilst working as a Technical Install Manager at Castle Rock Studios in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, UK. The CRS studio was being built by the fabulous TSP (The Studio People). At the same time, and unbeknown to me, a smaller version on the same design level as CRS was being built right around the corner from my home in Stockport, Cheshire, UK! The builders on that project would come by CRS and tell me about Jon Brooks and how he's into film score projects... Right up my street, I thought!!! Jon has a Masters in Composition for Film and Television. He had just relocated back to the UK after spending six years working as an in-house composer for one of the best audio post-production studios in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He specialised in music composition and audio production for film, television and advertising. I wanted to get to know him and maybe put something together. I dropped by Jon's studio and left my card with his father. Jon called me a week later, and now... just listen to the new album and breathe in the fabulous results!"

The new album 'INDEPENDENCE' is released on TMR (Tough Monkey Records) through Kobalt Label Services / AWAL on July 4th 2013.

Music & Lyrics - © TMR: Clive Farrington / Jon Brooks.

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Tough Monkey Records are very proud and delighted to announce that Clive Farrington's album 'Independence' is now available to download on iTunes

TMR are delighted to announce that Clive Farrington's album 'Independence' is available now to download on iTunes.

We've had some great feedback too! You can preview each track by clicking the link below... Thank you again to everyone who has supported us throughout the production. We very much appreciate all your kind words, thoughts and support. Love and best wishes, J & C. xxx :-)

Click the following link for the album preview and download: 'Independence' on iTunes

Thursday, 4 July 2013

The opening track 'Deliver' from the new album on YouTube...

Track 1: 'Deliver'

'Deliver' from Clive Farrington's solo album 'Independence'. Can you hear the morse code rhythm throughout the choruses? Are you able to decipher the meaning? If so, make sure you comment in the comment section below! Ask your friends, ask your family, ask your colleagues... ask your pets! Who will be the first person to work it out? Good luck!!

Released on July 4th, 2013 (Manchester, United Kingdom) - Music producer, Jon Brooks, teamed up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - 'When In Rome') to co-write and produce Clive's first solo album 'Independence'. The official release date is significant as 4th July also represents Clive Farrington's independent release outside of 'When in Rome'.

Please comment, like, share and subscribe to be notified of future uploads. Thank you!

TMR Blog: http://toughmonkeyrecords.blogspot.co.uk

TMR Facebook: www.facebook.com/ToughMonkeyRecords

TMR YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ToughMonkeyRecords

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VERSE 1:

You said it all, with that look you gave

A look only I can see

And if you could, then you would wonder

How and why... me?

CHORUS:

And all I wanted was your love

Why could you not deliver?

And if we tried harder maybe we

Could have loved forever

VERSE 2:

And if you look closely in the looking glass

You might just see what I can see

A look of disdain for no reason

The look that says you're lost at sea

CHORUS:

And all I wanted was your love

Why could you not deliver?

And if we tried harder maybe we

Could have loved forever

Yeah... You're all I ever wanted

I tried and tried so many times

Why could you not deliver?

And if we tried harder maybe we

Could have loved forever

I tried and tried so many times

Why could you not deliver?

And if we tried harder maybe we

Could have loved forever

And if we tried harder maybe we

Could have loved forever

Why could you not deliver?

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The new album 'INDEPENDENCE' is released on TMR (Tough Monkey Records) through Kobalt Label Services / AWAL on July 4th 2013.

Music and lyrics written, performed, arranged and produced by: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington

Vocals: Clive Farrington

Piano / Strings: Jon Brooks

Ibanez Acoustic Bass: Clive Farrington

Drum Programing: Jon Brooks and Clive Farrington

Mastered by: TGM Audio Mastering

TMR release Clive Farrington's New Solo Album "Independence" - 4th July

Clive Farrington

‘Independence’

Tough Monkey Records (TMR)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

For further information, contact:

Jon Brooks or Clive Farrington

Tel: +44 (0)161 428 6776

Email: clivejonmusic@gmail.com

BRAND NEW RECORD LABEL RELEASE CLIVE FARRINGTON’S

FIRST SOLO ALBUM - “INDEPENDENCE”

July 4^th, 2013 (Manchester, United Kingdom) - Manchester based music producer, Jon Brooks, teams up with Clive Farrington (lead vocalist - When In Rome) to co-write and produce Clive’s first solo album ‘Independence’. The official release date is significant as 4^th July also represents Clive Farrington’s independent release outside of When in Rome.

When in Rome 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’. Due to unfortunate legal issues over the name ‘When In Rome’, Clive decided to go ahead with a solo album…

The new 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 just negotiated and licensed two of the tracks to GAP (Mexico) for use on their latest compilation CD. Some of the album’s 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.

Clive: “I met Jon whilst working as a Technical Install Manager at Castle Rock Studios in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, UK. The CRS studio was being built by the fabulous TSP (The Studio People). At the same time, and unbeknownst to me, a smaller version on the same design level as CRS was being built right around the corner from my home in Stockport, Cheshire, UK! The builders on that project would come by CRS and tell me about Jon Brooks and how he’s into film score projects… Right up my street, I thought!!! Jon has a Masters in Composition for Film and Television. He had just relocated back to the UK after spending six years working as an in-house composer for one of the best audio post-production studios in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He specialised in music composition and audio production for film, television and advertising. I wanted to get to know him and maybe put something together. I dropped by Jon’s studio and left my card with his father. Jon called me a week later, and now… just listen to the new album and breathe in the fabulous results!”

The new album ‘INDEPENDENCE’ is released on TMR (Tough Monkey Records) through Kobalt Label Services / AWAL on July 4^th 2013.

For further information, please contact Clive Farrington or Jon Brooks:

Address: Tel: +44 (0)161 428 6776

TMR Records Fax: +44 (0)161 428 7330

Unit 8b Email: clivejonmusic@gmail.com

Mackenzie Industrial Park

Cheadle Heath

Stockport, Cheshire

SK3 0SB

United Kindgom

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