Montonn Jira
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Montonn was invited to perform at the Yamaha Fino Black and White Night party at the Zen Live space this past week. Some serious techno was unleashed.
- Hugo SessionsRecording sessions for the upcoming Hugo record on Roc Nation have just been completed. We’ll be needing to finish off some detailing work, but overall we’re really excited about the songs and the direction taken. Recording at Karma Sound Studios and getting to work under Dave McCracken and the team at Karma was definitely an enlightening experience. More updates soon!
Elektron Musical Instruments interviews Montonn Jira as their spotlight artist for the month of June!
Here is a short video interview I did for TENN Magazine a few months back for their first issue. Since the magazine is centered around technology and mobile gadgets, I spoke briefly about some of the apps and devices I use on a day to day basis.
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.
- May 4th, 2012
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.
- Happy New Year Everyone!!
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!
- Drink Water!
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.
- BKK Remix by Montonn Jira
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
- And "Cell" is done!
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!!
- Prah Jao Jord
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.
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About
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.
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Discography
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/Arranger/Programmer/Engineer/Writer:
Slot Machine. OST. Producer, Arranger, Engineer, Mixing. 2012
Sobic. Jab Mue Chan. Co-Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering. 2012
Slot Machine Feat Stamp. Developing. Producer, Engineer, Arranger. 2011
Raptor 2011 Music Production and Remixing. Producer, Engineer, Mixing. 2011
Slot Machine. Cell. Sony Music Thailand. Producer, Engineer, Arranger. 2011
Prah Jao Jord. Rao Song Sam Kon. I Lah Ju. Samutprakarn Sound. Composer, Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering. 2010
Mike Gibbons. Marigolds. Independent. Co-Producer, Engineer. 2010
Katsue. And So It Goes... Samutprakarn Sound. Producer, Engineer, Programmer, Mixing. 2006
13 Original Soundtrack. The Hand. Sahamongkol Films. Producer, Composer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering. 2006
Fatcode 3. JJ Market. Fat Radio. Composer, Arranger. 2006
Dome Pakornlum. How to be a Rockstar. Dictionary- More Music. Composer, Arranger. 2005
Joni Anwar. Freeman Go now- RS Promotion. Producer, Composer, Engineer, Arranger. 2002
Joni Anwar. Freeman Love Focus- RS Promotion. Producer, Composer, Engineer, Arranger. 2002
Remixes:
My Broken Clock Somehow Worked! 2012
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
Film and Video Game Composer:
Team Farang. Roof Gaps and Ankle Traps Video. 2012
Adrift. Short Film Score 2012
Invisible. PSA. Plan B. 2012
Got Bottle? Short Film Score, Think Earth Thailand 2011
9 Wat Secret Sunday Movie Score. Samutprakarn Sound 2010
My First Song Nintendo Wii Game. Samutprakarn Sound / Ring Zero 2010
Love Hate PSA for UNIFEM Thailand 2010
The Job Short Film Score. Samutprakarn Sound / Technicolor Brand Bible 2009
Cactus. Score and Sound Design. Cacti Films. 2006
“Girl Club", Soundtrack. Show me your Smile. Sony Music. 2002
Streets of Paradise Short Film Score. 2002
A Mind Kampf (trailer) Short Film Score. 2002
TV Score Composer:
DeskOne TVC Thailand 2012
Namthip Drinking Water TVC Thailand 2012
Indomie Ran Beda TVC Indonesia 2012
Indomie Bubble Rasa TVC Indonesia 2012
KFC Football TVC Thailand 2011
Gold City TVC Thailand 2011
Vitamilk TVC Thailand 2011
Thanachart Bank TVC Thailand 2011
Protex Soap TVC South East Asia 2011
Noble Apartments TVC Thailand 2011
Nivea TVC South East Asia 2011
Mamypoko TVC Thailand 2010
RJK TVC Korea 2010
KFC Chicken Sticks Thailand 2010
Smirnoff Science Fiction TVC Digital Media 2010
Smirnoff Dance TVC Digital Media 2010
Brands Doctor Thailand 2010
Artistry TVC Taiwan 2010 Brands Noodee TVC Thailand 2010
Rexena TVC Japan 2010 Olay Hyrdogen TVC South East Asia 2010
Pearl River Beer TVC China 2012
Thai Airways International TVC Thailand 2010
Toshiba Refrigerator TVC Thailand 2010
Rexena Soap TVC Japan 2010
Olay Transform TVC South East Asia 2010 Olay Dance TVC South East Asia 2010
Saijo Denki Airconditioners TVC Thailand 2010 Signal Toothpaste TVC India 2010 Samsung Pancake TVC Thailand 2010
Sunsilk Shampoo TVC Thailand 2009
Fuji Fine Pix Cameras TVC South East Asia 2009
DoubleMint Mints Thailand 2009
Clinique Clear TVC Thailand 2009 Ajinomoto TVC Vietnam 2009 Yomost TVC Vietnam 2009
Johnson and Johnson TVC Thailand 2009 Savan Vegas Radio Spot Thailand 2009
Samsung Mobile Phone TVC Thailand 2008
Central Pattaya Festival TVC Thailand 2008
Cadbury Touch TVC Thailand 2008
Close Up Toothpaste TVC Indonesia 2008
Hummer Brand Bible 2005
Brand Ambassador/Curator/Musical Director:
Namthip:
Brand Ambassador for the eco friendly water's new campaign featuring the "Eco Crush" bottle, using 30% less plastic than previous bottles, with a twist! Spokesperson for greener more eco-conscious living.
Diageo :
Curator and Musical Director for Smirnoff’s Nightlife Exchange Project and Bangkok Remix Campaign. Appointed as the Brand Ambassador, Remixing artists from Thailand’s music scene to be featured on the Vodka brands events and media.
Heineken :
Musical Director for Heineken’s Music Beyond Borders Campaign. Appointed as the Brand Ambassador, selecting artists from around the world to perform at Heineken Music festivals around Thailand.
Event DJ and Performer:
Samsung Galaxy SIII Blue Carpet Launch Party 2012
Sensation by Heineken Launch Party 2012
Longchamp Flagship Store Launch 2012
Supannahong Movie Awards Show 2012
Tenn Magazine Launch 2012
Feiyue Footwear Brand Launch 2012
ICELINK Watches Launch 2012
Havaianas 2012 Collection Launch 2012
Mercedes Carlsson Party 2012
Paragon Spring Summer Fashion Show 2012
Paul Smith Mini Cooper Launch Event 2012
PD Radio Launch Party 2011
DTAC iPad 2 Launch 2011
Vespa Launch Event 2011
Esprit Flagship Store Launch 2011
Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project 2011
Mansion 7 Opening Party 2010
Nakarin Theatre PlayBox Launch Event 2010
Allen and Heath Xone Launch Party 2010
Marc Jacobs Store Launch Event 2010
Ford Fiesta Launch Party 2010
Samsung Foam Party 2010
Wes Anderson Night at Minibar 2010
Gold Label Reserve 2009
Paul Smith Campaign Launch 2009
Wall street school Party 2009
Sofitel V9 Anniversary Party 2009
Johnnie Walker Black Label party 2009
ASEAN Summit Gala Dinner 2009
TopShop Store Launch 2008
Men's Health Anniversary Party 2007
Nike Van Roadshow 2006
