Album Notes

"Guilt Trip"
This piece would set the mood for something dramatic serious and desperate. Nice for a dramatic film trailer especially, the first two minutes. Later we hear transitional music as more proud and triumphant themes are developed. (Broadjam.com top 10 hit)

"Child’s Play"
A Baroque/Classical (Bach/Mozart) styled Chamber String ensemble that is sophisticated yet light-hearted. (#1 Broadjam.com Female Favorite chart for weeks)

"A Dysfunctional Family Portrait"
This is a quirky Orchestrated piece that can best be described as suffering from a bi-polar disorder.

"All Hallow’s Eve"
A spooky Danny Elfmann styled Halloween treat. Dark textures and dark themes played by Chamber orchestra and light choir. (# 3 on the Broadjam.com Classical Charts)

"Analia De Buenos Aires"
An instrumental Classical Romantic piece with a Spanish flavor to it. (#1 Broadjam.com Classical charts)

"El Pato (Una Vida Real)"
A melancholy but proud orchestrated piece with brass choir and percussion being the predominate voices. Elements of Ennio Morricone, Danny Elfman and Goldsmith can be heard. (Top 10 Broadjam.com hit)

"Missy’s Piano"
A lighthearted Classical piano Chamber strings piece that you might hear in a Jane Austen sophisticated romantic comedy.

"Once Upon A Time"
Don't let the title fool you. This is piece doesn't have a happy ending. It is serious and melancholy at the same time. Great for a dramatic score.

"It’s Not You, It’s Me"
This is an aggressive piano and woodwind ensemble piece evoking feelings of romance lost or something near and dear to your heart that vanishes.

"Sticks N’ Stones"
Chamber piece consisting of Strings and woodwinds in the Classical/Baroque style. Light hearted, Cheery and child like melodies. The piece is comprised of two main themes and a bridge. In fact, it has a typical pop song Intro-A-B-A-B-C-A-B structure.

"The Art of Darkness"
This piece can best be described as a dark Waltz or sort of a stylized dance of death.

"The Unsung Villians"
Triumph over good. An anthem for villains or antiheros. Of course this also could be used for the good guys as well. There is another string based melody here that is more laid back suggesting feelings of pride or triumph.

"War Stories"
Imagine troops assembling for battle. Imagine the bloody battle. Then imagine the tragic high cost of victory. That is the best way to describe this 9 minute plus epic dedicated to all of those who fight for freedom around the world. You know more than anybody else that freedom isn't free.

All music composed, arranged, orchestrated, engineered and produced by Jasen S. Smith. Recorded between January 2008 to September 2010.

All music performed by the Vienna Symphonic Orchestra with guest appearances by Eastwest Symphonic Choir.