Tenn Magazine is now on sale, and I’m wearing orange and blue on the cover! Grab it from your local newsstand and hit me up on twitter with comments!! (@montonnjira). The digital version is also available as a free download from the app store just in case so if you can’t find it in hard copy.
I’ve just finished production and mixing on a new Slot Machine track called OST. The song will be featured in a film by Dan Worawech, which should be in theaters in the upcoming month. Slot Machine and myself are also about to start on the World Futsal Cup anthem, as Thailand will be hosting the tournament this year, and the band has been chosen to write the theme song for the event.
Two Charusorn’s project “Epic Holiday” is finally going to mastering this coming week, so expect some audio samples from that album soon as well.
Other than that.. a few other pieces of music have just been completed. Invisible, a score for a PSA. Adrift, a score for a short film on the floods that hit Thailand in 2011, a short TVC piece for DeskOne, and also some work with Roc Nation artist Hugo on his sophomore album. More soon.
A new print and digital publication called TENN Magazine will be launched this coming March and I was kindly invited to grace the cover of their first issue. The shoot took place at the fancy CenterPoint Studio’s in Bangna with more nooks and crannies to make any photographer drool. Keep an eye out for the zine. I believe the digital version is free, and features lots of interactivity in their app. Enjoy!
Here’s a little instructional video on how to properly crush our Eco Friendly water bottle. The new bottle already uses 35% less plastic than most of the other bottles around. With the added crush factor, the crushed bottle reduces the amount of space taken up by used plastic while in turn reducing the amount of resources needed to transport the waste!
I just finished an interview for an international creators magazine called Eloquence, out of Seoul Korea. The piece should be out in their next issue focusing on Thai creators. Thank you to Mix Architect for the recommendation! I’ve included a link to the Feb Issue of the magazine.
It’s been a wild start to the year with a new campaign for Namthip water. I’ve also composed an accompanying song to the campaign which should be out in a week or so. Watch out for the music video. Also, new projects are brewing! New Katsue Record in the works. Montonn’s solo record in the works. A tour coming up!! More news soon!
It’s the end of the year and show season is upon us again! Check the show section for updates! Montonn is again a nominee in Men in Trends’ Man of the Year awards 2011. Event scheduled for the 6th of December 2011. A new beverage campaign is underway to be out early 2012. Montonn is in talks with an online fashion distribution site for a campaign regarding clothing endorsement and trend direction consultation, not to mention a huge 2nd hand section of Montonn’s personal pieces. More details soon! Montonn is finishing up work on a new collaborative song for a compilation featuring Slot Machine and Stamp due out early 2012.
Montonn is now busy in the studio working on the new Smirnoff BKK Remix campaign, remixing thai artists for a new music campaign headed by the vodka brand, check out the Smirnoff Facebook Page
Montonn has wrapped up studio sessions with Slot Machine. The new album Cell is available in stores! The second single “Sound of Silence” is out!!
Montonn and Joni’s remix for GOO is now up online, and was produced under their new moniker PrahJaoJord. You can purchase the remix here
Remix for Groove Rider now available for download here
Montonn’s remix for Placebo is viewable on youtube! Click here for a preview.
Montonn (Jay) Jira : is best known for his multi-genre crossing productions and forward thinking performances. Having studied music composition and production abroad, he has also expanded his knowledge into sound design for music and film, and has returned to Thailand as "The Producer" to watch out for.
Hailing from a rock solid production background, Montonn has been making a name for himself in both local and international music circles. 2007 saw him sign up as the musical director and programmer for the Neptunes' produced project, Kenna. This allowed him the opportunity to tour the world with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode, and Fischerspooner, not to mention, perform at one of the largest concert events of all time, Live Earth.
His roles as producer, arranger, engineer, musician, and DJ have gained him all-round respect from critics worldwide. After some notable remixes for local artists Modern Dog, Siam Secret Service, Penguin Villa, and The Crub, Montonn has been releasing his own electronic infused tracks on the Bangkok label Smallroom. His work has also recently been remixed by the likes of Pheek (Archipel, Alphahouse) [A]ppendics Shuffle (City Slang, Mute) and Violett (Einmaleins, Lo Mid High, Ilian, Tape Telegraph, Igloo). His release on MONSTERecs (titled Samutprakarn Sound Remixes EP 1) has led to the creation of his own Samutprakarn Sound imprint, which will be home to all of his future releases.
Montonn continues to surprise audiences and create with a passion for his craft. Whether it be bringing new sounds to the dance floors, or well crafted pop songs to peoples living rooms, making the "Samutprakarn Sound" heard is what Montonn Jira lives for.
Artist :
Bid. (MP3) Samutprakarn Sound. 2012
Electric Fish. (MP3) Samutprakarn Sound. 2009
Fakeways. (MP3) Samutprakarn Sound. 2009
Three Love Songs. (CD, EP, MP3) Smallroom. 2005
The First Album. (CD, EP, MP3) Smallroom. 2004
Too... Smallroom (CD, EP, MP3) Smallroom. 2004
Smallroom 003. The New Colour. In Your Head. Smallroom. 2003
“Girl Club", Soundtrack. Show me your Smile. Sony Music. 2002
"Streets of Paradise". Soundtrack.Streets of Paradise. 2002
La Fatale. Soundtrack A Mind Kampf (trailer). 2002
The Sweets of Siam. (CD, LP) Oblivious. Apricot Records. 2002
Montonn Jay Jira. (CD, LP) Montonn Jira Polygram Records Thailand. 1996
Producer/Writer :
Bid. Namthip TVC Score. Samutprakarn Sound 2012
Slot Machine feat. Stamp, Developing. Sony Music Thailand 2012
Got Bottle? Short Film Score, Think Earth Thailand 2011
Slot Machine. Cell. Sony Music Thailand 2011
Prah Jao Jord. Rao Song Sam Kon. I Lah Ju. Samutprakarn Sound 2010
9 Wat Secret Sunday Movie Score. Samutprakarn Sound 2010
My First Song Nintendo Wii Game. Samutprakarn Sound / Ring Zero 2010
The Job Short Film Score. Samutprakarn Sound / Technicolor 2009
Katsue. And So It Goes... Samutprakarn Sound. 2006
13 Original Soundtrack. The Hand. Sahamongkol Films. 2006
Fatcode 3. JJ Market. Fat Radio. 2006
Katsue. Disposable. Samutprakarn Sound. 2006
Dome Pakornlum. How to be a Rockstar. Dictionary- More Music. 2005
Joni Anwar. Freeman Go now- RS Promotion. 2002
Joni Anwar. Freeman Love Focus- RS Promotion. 2002
Remixes and Remakes:
Raptor 2011. Music Production and Remixing 2011
Chot (Montonn Jira Remix), Tata Young 2011
Parn (Montonn Jira Remix), Slot Machine 2011
Klai (Montonn Jira Remix), Scrubb 2011
Liar (Prah Jao Jord Remix), GOO 2010
For What It’s Worth (Montonn Jira’s Remix), Placebo. 2009
Lift (Montonn Jira’s Use the Stairs Remix), Groove Rider. Spicy Disc. 2009
It's No Secret Remix, Siam Secret Service. Phantom Records. 2006
Airport (Montonn's Mash Mix), Penguin Villa. Smallroom. 2005
So Serene (Montonn’s Madness Mix), The Crub. Smallroom. 2004
Good Boy (Roggin Demix), Modern Dog. Bakery Music. 2002
Vatan (Montonn's Moog Mix), Modern Dog. Bakery Music. 2001