Simon J Smith is a British musician, composer, and producer. As a session player, he has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, and the US and recorded on projects across a wide variety of musical genres for artists such as Stevie Nicks and Sarah McLachlan. As a composer he is interested in creating atmospheres and telling stories, offering a diverse blend of music that takes in quirky, low-key electronic sounds alongside hypnotic melodies floating over organic grooves. Simon’s tracks have placed on shows broadcast on MTV, CNN, and Showtime.
A broken machine-like electronic lead weaves in and out of a hypnotic drum machine groove, constantly changing the accent of the rhythm. Supported by a simple but sturdy bassline, disconcerting atmospheres build as the track progress. Gives a sense of something insistent but slightly off-kilter. Instrumental, Electronic, Electropop
Bouncy 80’s style crisp and airy synth melody and bassline with choppy guitar and determined groove. Implies sunny optimism and a sense of getting things done or moving on from the old to the new. Instrumental, Pop, Synthpop
Quirky synths and guitars combine in a minor riff along with a squelchy bassline over a lo-fi hip-hop track. Drop down sections give a sense of space and eeriness altogether creating a feeling of curious mystery. Instrumental, Hip Hop, Action Thriller Hip Hop
Tense and foreboding atmosphere with hints of light at the end of the tunnel and a dramatic ending. Could be used to imply a long and dangerous struggle motivated by hope. Instrumental, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action Moderate
Bells play a simple but curious melody over an atmospheric soundscape, later joined by twangy guitars and synth arpeggios to build to a climactic ending. Gives a sense of space, mystery, wonder and asking big questions. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Edgy
An insistent finger snap and electric piano motif gradually build throughout the track and are joined by bass, brushed cymbals and drums and atmospheric sound design to create a cool intensity. Good for scenes depicting longing and the passing of time. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A strong but minimal piano line forges through a resolutely funky drum groove. Lots of atmospheric soundscape and sound design elements along with great percussion parts give the track a sense of slight other worldliness. Vocal Pads, Pop, Alt Pop
Retro sci-fi arpeggios interlock with intricate percussion parts while while a deep bass drum groove drives the track along. A simple, spacey synth line develops throughout, morphing into a full blown orchestral score by the end. Gives an impression of exploring new places and possibilities. Instrumental, Dramatic, Magical Music
Bass and drums lay down a determined and solid groove while simple and light piano and vocal melodies intertwine over the top. The track suggests a calm determination and the no-lyric vocals add a playfulness and sense of elsewhere. Instrumental, Pop, Quirky Pop
Electric piano and guitar play out an evocative melody over an atmospheric but intense back drop of string drones, brushed drums and distant wooden flutes. Glockenspiel provides a later counter melody, all combining to give a sense of suspended wonder with a slight far eastern influence. Instrumental, Rock, Ambient Rock
A quirky and mellow acoustic instrumental with subtle atmospheric effects. Picked Ukulele and guitar play a melancholic melody as a soundscape of reversed sounds develop around it. This track is good in scenes of calm or thoughtful moments. Instrumental, Folk, Folk Dramatic
A hypnotic piano line floats over a determined groove and percussive guitars, broken up by dramatic hits and cymbal swells. Suggestive of making plans, going on a journey, getting things done. Instrumental, Pop, Alt Pop
A simple, dreamy electric guitar melody winds it's way through quirky sound design percussion and atmospheric keyboard pads creating a strange sense of melancholic wonder. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A calm, steady, meditative melody with a consistent bass guitar pulse. The track gradually builds with lo-fi electronic sounds and drum machine grooves. Atmospheric soundscapes develop throughout giving a spacey feel and a sense of anticipation. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
Pounding drums, a driving bassline and staccato synth arpeggios propel the track forcefully along while strings come in to carve out a soaring melody. This track suggests a sense of adventure, determination and a ‘can do’ attitude. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Energizing Music
Tom toms echo around, bouncing off invisible walls. Whirs and clicks add to the percussive nature of the track as a distant high pitched alarm is joined by droning, distorted guitars giving the uneasy impression that something is about to happen that you may or may not like. Instrumental, Drums, Drums Action Moderate
An electronic bassline propels a pulsing rhythm section comprising drums, organic percussion and arpeggios. A piano melody floats over the top augmented by shimmering pads and ethereal lines. All the elements combine to create a sense of moody introspection and emotional complexity. Instrumental, Electronic, Electropop
A percussive groove combines with a sinister bassline and eerie not-quite pipe organ melody to create an otherworldly sounding track, suggesting a celebration of something where things aren’t what they may appear to be. Instrumental, Electronic, Experimental
