Jono Buchanan

Gadgetvader!

jono — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:19:53 +0000

Here’s a link to a fun project just completed for The Gadget Show/Channel 5. With space invader-inspired projections by the inspirational guys at Darkroom I wrote the soundtrack for this viral which was filmed in 3D at Marble Arch in early July. The whole idea was dreamt up by the irrepressible Jason Bradbury. Watch the feature on the show which airs on Monday 2nd August at 8pm.

Professor Penguin: Pilot

jono — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:19:11 +0000

Here’s the second track from Professor Penguin’s forthcoming album which is progressing ever so ever so nicely. Since the last track was posted, the Prof has been booked to appear on the main stage at this summer’s Leefest, which will take place on August 14th. He’s also been filmed for a Channel 4 documentary about said appearance, so I’ll let you know when we’ve got an air-date. In the meantime, check out Pilot… And if you want to follow the Penguin himself, you may do so on Twitter, right here.

World Cup Song: Believe

jono — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:27:30 +0000

So the FA have decided there’ll be no official song for this year’s World Cup, eh? Well, that hasn’t stopped Cayte and I penning what we reckon should be the unofficial official anthem! Picture the montage sequence - Rooney sliding on both knees towards the England fans having completed a hat-trick, Lampard whipping in a 90th minute free-kick, Gerrard going on a Maradona-esque mazy run through a static defence… you get the picture. Turn it up loud, close your eyes and… believe.

Electrovamp: Freak

jono — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:58:03 +0000

Here’s the latest of the songs Cayte and I have co-written with Electrovamp. I’ve just wrapped up the production and thought it was high time you got to hear it. It’s pop at its darkest - all about not letting love go… at any cost. Check out the girls’ myspace here.

Professor Penguin: Past

jono — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:52:02 +0000

I’ve just embarked on a new album/EP (who knows where it’ll take us?) project with Professor Penguin, aka Jonny Abraham. Here’s the first of our collaborations, a yearning and rather beautiful thing called Past. You can hear the rest of the Prof’s demos on his myspace page, which we’ll be steadily working our way through in the coming weeks: www.myspace.com/professorpenguinuk

Pop: Work It Baby!

jono — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:36:07 +0000

Time for some more pop, my friends. Cayte and I penned this a couple of months ago but it has taken me AGES to find time to finish producing it. Sigh. Never mind, it’s here now. So, here’s a playful retort on behalf of all talented female artists whose skills have been overlooked in favour of their physical attributes for their video shoots. Let me know what you think.

Film Song: I’m A Control Freak

jono — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:55:56 +0000

Part 5 of the Bring It On films is out on DVD, entitled Fight To The Finish, starring Christina Milian. I’m A Control Freak, penned by Cayte and me, features on the soundtrack. Check it out here!

Calm Of Zero: Silence On The Radio

jono — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:35:10 +0000

Here’s the second Teaser from the forthcoming Calm Of Zero (formerly Echobelly) album. As you’ll know if you’ve visited the site before, I spent a few weeks this summer co-producing this album with Glenn and Sonya and it was an utterly lovely experience. So, here’s a slice of radio friendly pop. I’ll let you know album release details as soon as I have them…

Twitter: Follow Me!

jono — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:52:43 +0000

Having thought long and hard about my social networking weapon of choice, I’ve decided to come over all of a-Twitter. If you’re similarly disposed, do join me there. I’ll post updates from the studio, let you know what’s going on in the day-to-day and, for followers of my music technology career, give you the inside scoop on the lovely new gear which seems to come my way each month. Visit me here. Hope to see you.

Calm Of Zero: Mind Over Matter

jono — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Throughout August, I’ve been co-producing and mixing the new album for the legendary and lovely Calm Of Zero (formerly Echobelly). The songs are great and the album promises to be a corker. It’s high time you lucky people got to hear a bit I reckon, so here’s the first of a couple of teasers I’ll upload over the coming days. Wrap your ears around this stomper…