Based in the UK, Lewis Smith has performed at many Jazz and contemporary music festivals in Europe for over 20 years, including the Glastonbury Festival on its Jazz/World stage. He has also performed on numerous television and radio productions. After performing in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Lewis traveled back to Kazakhstan to research Kazakh traditional music for influence in some of his compositions. Though he's a Classical musician by training, Lewis is still a regular in the Jazz circuit and enjoys exploring many different styles.
Neoclassical in nature, this pulsing string orchestral piece has a sense of leaving something behind while looking to the future. It's dramatic, emotive, has a strong sense of direction and the duality of its title is reflected in its feel. Perfect for TV drama or film where tension and mystery rise, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
In the deep darkness where bioluminescent animals are the only light to be seen, a glorious sun breaks through the ocean's surface. Great for any metaphorical movement of dark to light, like documentaries, mysteries, and dramatic scenes. Big Hollywood climax filled with hope and promise, a new day. Instrumental, Dramatic, Ethereal Music
It's February the ice is melting and the birds have returned. There's a joy in that melodious murmur that this happy, chirpy orchestral work conveys. It's a fitting work for nature documentaries, travel or anything that wants to express the joy of springs arrival. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
An uplifting, building and repetitive score with beautiful sweeping strings. The melody begins in the cellos with sparse violin accompaniment and gently rocking violas. The theme moves to the violins with gentle counterpoint in the lower strings. Perfect for uplifting and feel good scenes. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
A magical piece probably suited to children's films, science fiction films or science documentaries. It's a quirky piece with minimalist influences (Steve Reich) in it's swelling and jingling texture. The theme opens with Glock but is passed later to strings and woodwinds giving it a soaring quality, Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
A mysterious and peculiar dance with wondrous, romantic and dark elements. Mina Harker dancing with Dracula at a ball? Or perhaps a Steampunk inspired game or maybe just a good old fashioned mystery. There are a lot possibilities with this cue with it's lilting feel and enigmatic undertones. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Strings and piano open with a feeling of tension. It moves quickly to a dance-like feel with an uneasy beauty. Quirky, conveys beauty, romance and some tension. Could work well with romantic scenes were there is a hidden tension or sorrow. A love that can't last or a beauty with secrets. Cresc 1:07, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A powerful minimalist cue. At first dark with basses playing harmonics with a strong cello theme. A four note ostinato brings this theme into lighter areas when the violins take over the theme, gradually building to a proud and beautiful counterpoint. Perfect for dramatic and lush or romantic scenes, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
This cue begins very simply in lydian mode with solo piano and droning violas and cellos. This gradually rises with the introduction of another piano, violins and basses to a more contrapuntal ending. This is a very emotive work perfect dramas and romantic movie scenarios with rising tension. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A big suspense filled cue. Bold brass and a quirky string melody fill this chromatic piece with movement and tension. With changing and irregular time signatures this piece never quite sits still. Perfect for scenes with a thundering army approaching or a dramatic thriller scene. Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Espionage, clock ticking, building, action and then boom it happens. A sweeping orchestral score with a lot of energy. Opening with a simple piano theme that is accompanied by fast staccato strings this work builds to a big brassy behemoth. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
A driving cinematic piece in 7/8 with a dramatic build up. Opening with high pizzicato strings and a delicate piano solo with an underlying tension. The piece builds with legato strings/woodwind, reaching it's climax with loud bolshy brass. Instrumental, Action, Moderate Orchestral
A quirky waltz with an epic ending. Opening with a theme in marimba and minimal string accompaniment, the theme passes to piano with pizzicato and staccato strings. Building until the brass assume the theme and an epic ending ensues. Perfect for television and film this work sweet and happy and big. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
Influenced by the Antrim Coast, Ireland this is a sweet and romantic work. Sul ponte violas accompanying cellos give the opening theme a traditional feel changing to a more modern feel. Great for movie soundtracks, Travel and History channels, valentines and St Patrick's day. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Soft, sweet, romantic orchestral work with foreboding undertones. Oboe and then strings hold the theme. Perfect for romance or even magical scenes. Elegant music filled with mystery but ends on a hopeful note. Soaring but cautious, with a Hollywood finale. Space travel, journeys, discoveries, Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
A big and dynamic cue. It's starts quite ominously but builds to a brighter, soaring and, heroic ending. This could possibly be used in moments of tension that resolve with the appearance of a hero. Or anything that needs a punchy, brassy and rhythmic cue filled with Toms and lots of energy. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
