Welcome
to the Let's Jam Show. I'm Zonnie Toledo, the principal composer &
arranger for all the music you'll find here. I'll take you behind the
scenes of music and video productions; from when I conceptualise a
tune in my head to the process of producing the music to the final
master. I hear music in my head constantly, some influenced by
other music, and some just come out of nowhere. It is most
gratifying hearing these music ideas in my head and tangibly hear it
outside of me. In that regard, it's quite a bit fun and I hope you
also enjoy the music. I've been composing music since my latter
part of my junior year in high school.
I started out with a small
Casio 4-octave mini keyboard that my aunt bought me. Since then,
I've been accumulating music and recording gears. It's quite an
expensive hobby as you might imagine but it's all an investment, I
figured. Now, it's time to buckle down and make some music with
you! This show is an ambitiously fun edeavour and I hope that
you'll enjoy the music and the adventure of music and video productions
with me and my friends. I'm also looking for other musicians and
song writers to collaborate with. I'm also looking to discover the next
diva or divO, for that matter. If you are a versatile singer that
can also write your own original songs and perhaps play an instrument,
please do contact me and we'll see about fitting you in the show.
I have high ambitions for the Let's Jam Show and hope to take y'all with
me in this fun-filled adventure. Now, let's jam! ~Z
zonnietoledo@thezstation.com.
06-June-10:
Producing a song I've been
writing in my head since 19 Feb 10, hence the current title
"Feb 19, 2010". I need some proper lyrics and a female vocals to
sing it. Specifically looking for a voice similar to Evanescence
or Paramore. If you wish to submit your lyrics or voice
auditions, please email me at:
zonnietoledo@thezstation.com. If you are sending an mp3
file, please send it to:
thezstation@comcast.net. Only the selected lyrics and vocal
submissions will be notified. Thank you!
Video Info: Part 1 -
Sequencing, Part 2 - Recording
For comments, suggestions,
Ratings, or subscriptions,
Visit my YouTube page.
Danke very mucho!
15-May-10:
Introducing my new song -
"Coffee & Roses". (Guitar Version)
For comments, suggestions,
Ratings, or subscriptions,
Visit my YouTube page.
Danke very mucho!
21-Feb-10:
Thank you for your visit.
I can't believe it has been almost a year since I've updated this page.
Lots of significant changes in my life - like getting married! Too
bad I can't play at my own wedding. Scrambling like crazy and
funds are quite low, so trying to figure out everything. I'll be
resuming this project after the wedding. Lot's to catch up on.
SO...
EITHER you were led here by
my "Bridal March" video on YouTube. You can download a high
quality mp3 of it for free using this link. Unfortunately, I still
don't have it scored on paper, yet. My apologies...
OR, you found my new song "I Wanna Drive Just Like Jeremy Clarkson". :-)
Here's a short scratch track that I did before I took my studio down.
I can't wait to get it back up so I can finish it!
08-May-09:
Let's Jam Project: Update on
Sola Mi video. Sequencing drum tracks & piano. Also adding a
C part to break the monotony of the song. Notice I'm still
using my 17 year old Commodore Amiga 3000 running Dr. T's KCS Level II
sequencer! There's nothing better!
I'm joined by my friends Ken Curtiss on the acoustic guitar and Jerby
Baello on the electric guitar. Ed Caliwag on the cams.
"Sola Mi" is essentially finished. I just need lyrics and a female
singer to complete the production. I'll be opening this song for
anyone who can add the lyrics. Check back later for more details.
Visit my YouTube page for the latest
Let's Jam video previews.
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07-May-09:
It's been a while since I've updated
this site. I'm designing the new Let's Jam Show websites
that will reflect the new format of Let's Jam that will be launched this
summer. We've been filming more footage for the new shows.
For now, you can visit my YouTube page for the latest Let's Jam video
previews.
EMPTY ROOM MUSIC VIDEO A Time Out
Productions, 2008
Featuring Anna Austin
CASTS
Anna Austin Principal
Character, Female Shadow Ric
Ohlfs Male Shadow
- The Park
Omid Male Shadow
- Empty Room, Stills
Ivonne Jurado Extra Shadow -
The Stairs
TECHNICAL
Format: MiniDV, Standard Definition, 16:9
Adapter: 50mm DOF on Panasonic GS500 *
Effects: Black & White, Sepia, Color Graded, fast fade to white
transitions
ABSTRACT Let’s
Jam! is an
infotainment/talk/quasi-reality/video magazine web show about
everything music & video productions. It’s basically a music
TV show about the music – what MTV should be.
The show was
conceptualised last Christmas week 2007. I made some proof of
concept videos last March 2008. The videos I’ve made thus far were
filmed “live”, unrehearsed and unscripted… I originally
intended to have a VLOG
feel to the show but I’d definitely want to have an intelligible,
TV-style format to the show. I have high ambitions for Let’s Jam!
and I hope to continue garnering hits and attract myriads of
audience.
SHOW SEGMENTS
-
Making of the next hit song (viewers can submit ideas and vote in the 5 best
submissions that I'll pick)
- Winner or Filler? - will the song be considered a winner or just
another filler? Let the audience decide!
-
Audition - discovering new talents (once a song is finished,
I’ll audition for the voice and face of the song with the help of
the viewers)
-Building a recording studio and professional media
production computers
-Master Class - guests ranging from electricians, sound
engineers, performers, to entertainment lawyers and talk about
various topics
-Garage
Band - interview and showcase guest performers and bands
-
60 Hertz - a short 60 second review on techgadgets, venues, bands, artists,
albums, etc.
-Indie 10 (Top 10 Indie bands/songs) – counting down
the top 10 indie songs
- Sessions - short videos of live jam
sessions
-ViBE- Video BulletinExpress service – we produce and
showcase artist’s short video resume as an insert advert
TARGET AUDIENCE -Music lovers from 16 and older
-Musicians, Performers, and Artists
-Producers
-Record Labels
-Entertainment Industry Executives
Auditioning For Female
Co-Hosts
I'm currently
auditioning for female co-hosts.
This is a free gig. I'm offering experience and exposure at this
time with future possibilities.
Let's Jam! is your working resume and you can include it in your
portfolio.
CRITERIA - Age 18 to 35
- Attractive
- Good wit with spectacular personality to keep me on my toes
- Have a passion for music
- Some knowledge and experience with music performance or production
- Can sing or at least, keep a note
An unplugged piano edition of an old song. This is the very first time
I sang this song with a piano. It has now become my favourite
piece to play (and sing and I'm not much for singing).
SCC Chamber Chorale, Spring Recital, 1995.
String Of Pearls, Taking A Chance On Love, I've Got Rhythm, They Can't
Take That Away From Me, Nice Work If You Can Get It, S'wonderful,
Fascinating Rhythm.
When
I Fall In Love I Fall
In Love" #200805.04
Duration:
02' 48"
SCC Chamber Chorale, Spring Recital, 1995.
Noelle (Firstenberg) Becker performing another classic, accompanied by
me.
Welcome
to the Let's Jam Show. I'm Zonnie Toledo, the principal composer &
arranger for all the music you'll find here. I'll take you behind the
scenes of music and video productions; from when I conceptualise a
tune in my head to the process of producing the music to the final
master. I hear music in my head constantly, some influenced by
other music, and some just come out of nowhere. It is most
gratifying hearing these music ideas in my head and tangibly hear it
outside of me. In that regard, it's quite a bit fun and I hope you
also enjoy the music. I've been composing music since my latter
part of my junior year in high school.
ABSTRACT
