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TJ Martinez
Freelance Musician & Producer.
Selected Project
Film Scoring 1 Finals Project
Composed a score for the final scene of the film, Malena. The task was to have influences of Ennio Morricone in the score.
Selected Commission
(Pwedeng) Hindi Totoo: Baba sa Sirko Dugo
Commissioned trailer score for a theatre production.
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Background
Drummer since 2011.
Skilled with the piano and guitar.
Seasoned performer. (UP Fair 2019, The Feast, FeastCon, Wish Bus, etc.)Main influences in music composition are gospel, contemporary Christian music, lo-fi, funk, and anime film scores.
Why July
TJ is the drummer of 5-piece independent band, Why July.Having performed in multiple school festivals, fundraising events, and gigs in the past 4 years, Why July has won two battles of the bands: Space Jam in Ateneo De Manila SHS 2019 and De La Salle - College of St. Benilde last April 2021.
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Projects
Below are school outputs from the past 5 years.These are for educational purposes only.
Jingle Writing
M&M Candidate
Pop Adaptation Jingle
The task was to compose a jingle for an M&M Candy candidate by following a peg.The given peg was Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson for the Red M&M.Vocals: Gab Mosuela
Ginebra GSM Blue
Pop Rock Jingle
The task was to compose a 45-second Pop rock jingle for Ginebra's GSM Blue with an EDM twist. However, the EDM backveat and elements were to be limited for the original Pop rock feel to be kept.Vocals: YANCO
New Zealand Creamery
TVC Score
The task was to score a TV commercial by New Zealand Creamery. The feel of the score was to be emotional and positive, highlighting the products through the arrangement.
Tunalicious
TVC Jingle
Tasked to make a 30-second score and jingle for Mega Tuna's Tunalicious TV commercial, the peg was to have it in the light pop genre. The challenge was to depict the change of emotions as well as highlight the scenes through the arrangement.Vocals: Pou Guevarra
Doowee Donuts
Kiddie Jingle
The task was to create a jingle for Rebisco's Doowee Donuts. The purpose of the jingle was to make the snack loveable to kids. Thus, it should be fun and catchy.Vocals: Jose Mendoza
Alaska Crema
Christmas Jingle
The task was to compose a Christmas jingle for Alaska Milk's Alaska Crema. The jingle was to start after KZ Tandingan's voiceover and it was to be in the tune of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas". The arrangement was to have orchestral elements, a taumbayan feel, and of course, a Christmas vibe.Vocals: Leila Caro, Tricia Avila, TJ Martinez, Francis Sanchez
"Ang Bakuna"
Finals Project - Vaccine Jingle
For a final project, the task was to compose a 60-seconder jingle that would promote people to get vaccinated for COVID19. The peg and lyrics were up to the students; the important note for the jingle was for it to have a positive and encouraging feel through the lyrics.The peg was Grace Kelly by Mika. The arrangement was made to be upbeat to give that positive feel. The melody was made very simple and catchy; can be even considered childlike. A choir was added to the chorus to have the feeling of "We're all in this together".Singer: Pou Guevarra
Film Scoring 1
Bedfellows
Horror Film Score
The task was to score Drew Daywait's award-winning short horror film of 2014, Bedfellows.
Quantum of Solace
Action Film Score
The task was to score a car chase scene from the action film, Quantum of Solace using Hans Zimmer as an inspiration.
Mr. Bean
Comedy Film Score
The task was to score Drew Daywait's award-winning short horror film of 2014, Bedfellows.
Malena
Film Scoring 1 Finals Project
The task was to compose a score for the final scene of the film, Malena with musical influences of Ennio Morricone.
Film Scoring 2
Main Theme
Narrative Score
The task was to create a story out of a single black-and-white image and then compose a score that supports the narrative. The story for this piece is about a man's encounter with someone as he reminisces about the memories he had in this place.
Man of Steel
Trailer Score
The task was to score the trailer of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel (2013).
SWISS Boeing 777
TVC Score
The task was to score the TV Commercial of SWISS Boeing 777. The score composed were to have the feel of Manila as well as Switzerland.
Europa Corp.
Logo Score
Tasked to pick a logo animation out of the choices given and to compose a score for the logo, Europa Corp. was given a fairytale-like feel.
Circularity of Life
Film Scoring 2 Final Project
The task was to score an animation/visualizer that shows the circularity of life. The peg was at the students' discretion as long as it highlights the important parts.For this piece, the feel chosen was a chill-lofi type which involves some EDM aspects. This was an experiment to compose something more on the percussive side rather than the layers of chords, patches, and melodies. Only a few pads, synths, and bell-synths were used.
Others
Love is a Verb
Basic Recording Techniques
This is one of the projects for the Basic Recording Techniques (BARETEC) class. The task was to cover a song (drums, bass, acoustic guitar, vocals) in the school's studio. The techniques taught in class were to be applied in the recording.Vocals: reevxs
Guitarist: Franco Emil
Bassist: Matt Marasigan
Drums: TJ Martinez
Starting Line
Basic Recording Techniques
Another project for the BARETEC class. The task was to do the same as the previous project, but this time to use an electric guitar instead of an acoustic guitar.Vocals: Jane Bantuan
Guitarist: Franco Emil
Bassist: Matt Marasigan
Drums: TJ Martinez
takane no hana
COMPOS1 Finals Project
Final project for Composition 1 class. The task was to compose a song, an instrumental, using four instruments of choice. The chosen instruments for this piece were the piano, violin, viola, and cello. The inspiration for this work would be RADWIMP's Katawaredoki and Music Within's Reverie.
Ocean Eyes Strings Arrangement
ARRORCH Midterm Project
Midterm project for the Arranging Orchestra (ARRORCH) class. The task was to pick a song and arrange for a string quartet. The arrangement should be a minimum of 1 minute and maximum of 2 minutes.
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Digital Platform Releases
All were produced, mixed, and mastered by TJ Martinez.
Prod, Mix and Master
Rainy Day ft. Franco Emil
Guitarist: Franco Emil
Prod, Mix and Master
Kakayanin
Vocalist & Songwriter: Pou Guevarra
Guitarist: Franco Emil
Prod, Mix and Master
Worth the Wait ft. curp, tricia avila
Vocalists - curp & tricia avila
Guitarist - Franco Emil
Prod, Mix and Master
backseat 🅴
Vocalist & Lyricist: reevxs
Prod, Mix and Master
ponder
Prod, Mix and Master
Safe Space
Songwriter: Bea Olvina
Prod, Mix and Master
恋文 (Koibumi) Lofi
Original song by Atarashii Gakko!
Prod, Mix and Master
Freaks Lofi
Original song by Atarashii Gakko!
& Warren Hue
Drums, Piano, Prod, Mix and Master
Katawaredoki Remix/Cover
Guitarist - Franco Emil
Original song by RADWIMPS
Prod, Mix and Master
Lord Send Revival - Hillsong Short Revamp
*Vocalists: Tricia Avila, Ellai Aquino, Pael Bustamante, Nico Narvaez
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Drums, Piano, Prod, Mix and Master
coffee run
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Commissions
Mix and Master
Hindi Na Ba
Chandler Manzano
You Can Come Back
dani
Music Production
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Youth Home
coffee run
Lynyrd Paras Showcase
Benilde CCA
Need Your Love Acoustic Rendition
Hillsong Y&F
* Guitarist: Franco Emil
Vocalists: Tricia Avila, Marby Macob, Migs Mosuela*
Film Scores
Ningas
Short film by Fern Santos
with franco emil
The Possession of Elmer Batungbakal
Short film by Jolo Lopez, Adam Arceo, and Vincent Hans Dimaguila
theme song producer/composer
with franco emil, curp, tricia avila
My Toxic Lover: Worth the Wait
BL Series by PEPPS TV
Theatre Production
sound design, play score, teaser/trailer score
with franco emil
(Pwedeng) Hindi Totoo: Baba sa Sirko Dugo
Produced by XO Productions | Written by Jay M. Crisostomo IV
Directed by Lawyn Cruz
Trailer 1
trailer 2
teaser 1
teaser 2
sound design, play score, teaser/trailer score
with franco emil & clyde malamug
The Peregrines
Produced by XO Productions | Written by Jay M. Crisostomo IV
Directed by Jenny Logico-Cruz, Co-directed by Mikaella Yoj Sanchez
Character Reveal: Reign
Character Reveal: yzo
Character Reveal: Anne
Character reveal: mary
Trailer
Freelance Work
Pride PH Festival 2023 - Quezon City
Drummer for Silas, Sassa Gurl, Lance Reblando, Drei Arias, and Raven
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Services Offered
For inquiries, please email [email protected].
Music Production
PHP 2000 / $36 per song minute
Service does not include mixing and mastering.
Mixing and Mastering
PHP 4000 / $72 flate rate for up to 15 tracks
Service includes pitch correction, mixing and mastering, and up to 3 revisions.
plus PHP 800 / $15 per hour for additional tracks and revisions.
Jingle Writing
Service includes arranging, mixing and mastering, 3 minor revisions, and 1 major revision.
Rate may vary depending on jingle length, number of talents, and extra revisions.
Film Score
PHP 13,000 / $232 for a 20-minute film
Service may include arranging, mixing and mastering, 3 minor revisions, and 1 major revision.
Plus PHP 1000 / $18 for additional minutes and revisions.
Drum Recording
PHP 3000 / $54
Service includes 8 track live drum recording with 3 separate initial takes and 1 revision.
Plus additional PHP 500 / $9 for additional takes or revisions.
Logic Pro X Lessons
PHP 600 / $11 per hour
Service includes the basics of Logic Pro X Music Production and Mixing.
One hour per session.
Theatre Production
Sound Design / Audio Engineer
Service may include sound design, score composition, musical arranging, and audio engineering.
Rate may vary depending on requirements for production.
Equipment Used
Drums: PDP New Yorker, TAMA SLP Maple SnareCymbals: 14" Ziljdian K Dark Hats, 18" Zildjian A EFX Crash, 18" Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash, 20" Zildjian K Medium Thin RideMics: Sennheiser E602 (Kick), Audix i6 (Snare Top), Behringer XM8 500 (Snare Bottom), Shure PGA56 (Rack Tom & Floor Tom), Samson C02 (Overheads), MXL 990 Blaze (Hi-Hats)
Digital Audio Workstation: Logic Pro XAudio Interface: Behringer UMC1820Monitor Speakers: PreSonus Eris E5Keyboard/Midi Controller: Privia PX-350M
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Why July
All songs below had TJ as one of the producers. Drum recordings and mix and master were provided by him as well.
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