Jonathan Florencio

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Jonathan Florencio
Birth nameJonathan Martinez Florencio
Born (1976-07-21) July 21, 1976 (age 46)
Origin Bellmore, Wantagh, Long Island, Queens, New York, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock, Electronic Music, post-hardcore, experimental rock, progressive rock, hardcore punk, power pop, pop rock, classical
Occupation(s) Composer, Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Audio Engineer
Instrument(s) Guitar, Bass guitar, Drums, Music Sequencer, Keyboard, Pro Tools
Years active1996–present
LabelsProdukt Sound
Website www.produktsound.com, www.jonflorencio.com

Jonathan Martinez Florencio (Jon 'Flo' Florencio, born in Queens, New York on July 21, 1976) is a multiple-award winning [1] [2] composer, audio engineer and record producer. He is of Filipino descent and was raised in Bellmore, New York and attended Mepham High School. He has composed music for various commercials including Hummer, Nike, Scion, Calvin Klein, Mercedes, Rolex, Yves Saint Lauren, Pepsi and MTV. [3] He has also worked with acts such as Ours, [4] Glassjaw, Jimmy Gnecco, [5] The Movielife, [6] Dearly Departed, [7] The Washdown, [8] Anterrabae, and Woods. [9] His production technique is notable for its width, innovative textures, and deconstructive approach to production.[ citation needed ]

In 2010 he worked on Jimmy Gnecco's debut solo-album The Heart (album) . [10] [11] That same year, Florencio mixed three songs for The Narrative's self-titled album, as well as co-produced/engineered the Glassjaw EPs Our Color Green (The Singles) and Coloring Book .

Awards

Florencio won the First Boards Awards 2004 [2] for his first year's work as a composer. He also went on to win the 2004 London International Award for Best Original Music Scoring on a Calvin Klein commercial featuring Scarlett Johansson. [1]

In 2008, Jonathan mixed select tracks for Ours, [4] Mercy (Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy) [12] album, produced by Rick Rubin. The album was credited for Grammy Awards 'Producer Of The Year-Rick Rubin 2008'. [13]

Jonathan's music was featured during the 2016 Super Bowl 50 broadcast. [14]

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  2. 1 2 "Doctor, I feel like a space rocker - Boards". www.boardsmag.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011.
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  4. 1 2 "Jon Florencio Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
  5. ↑ "Home". jimmygnecco.com.
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  14. ↑ Produkt Sound [ dead link ]
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