With a career spanning 30 years, Jasen Shawn Smith is a classically-trained US composer who creates everything from Dramatic Orchestral music to World, World Beat, Hard Rock, and Pop. You've heard Jasen's music in various hit TV shows, such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, American Pickers, Teen Mom, Diagnose Me, E! News Live, and Nickelodeon Ultimate Halloween Haunted House. Jasen has released two CDs under the name Sonic Psyops, which have both charted high. Jasen deftly applies his Classical style to all genres.
This is a Small ensemble Swing piece perfect for Physical or Silly Comedy, Whether it's Slapstick or other Ridiculousness. A Curious and Humorous Theme is shared between dueling Trumpets, a Clarinet and Trombone. A Jazzy Piano and Swing Drums provide some structure, later joined by a Goofy Sax. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Jazz
Inspired by Independence Day Fireworks Displays. An Orchestrated Juggernaut comprised of Majestic Brass, Bold Woodwind, Soaring Strings and Proud Snares exploring themes of Patriotism, National Pride, Victory, Revolution, Strength, Glory, Military Dominance, could also be used for Marching Bands. Instrumental, Military, Patriotic Orchestral
A Danny Elfmann inspired Orchestrated Spooky treat. Features Creaking Gates, and an Evil wailing Choir. Although the overall tone is Dark and Morbid, the piece explores some very rich themes and melodies. It's not just a Haunting sound design it's an anthem for Halloween or a Halloween carol. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
Melodic Asian Electro-Pop piece featuring Haunting Chinese Strings, Flowing Xiao, Mystical Woodwinds, Rhythmic Dance Percussion and Pulsing Bass Line. Perfect for media needing to set a contemporary Chinese or Asian Atmosphere. Also nice for traveling the Modern Orient or Asian nightlife scenes. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Pop Instr.
High energy synth track telling the Sarcastic story of a computer betrayed by her owner and lover. Perfect for media discussing topics like Porn Addiction, Cyber Sex, Virtual Sex, and Technology Obsessions. The Robotic Synth Ensemble and Throbbing beat also make it suitable for Dance floor follies. Spoken Word, Dance, Acid House
Gothic Rock Anthem. Haunting melodic guitars play above a synth bass, Chugging power chords, Energetic drum kit. and Dark Ominous clouds of Synths. Perfect for building action sequences, extreme aggression, Graphic Violence, and Fight scenes. Also, works for any Contemporary Supernatural Action. Vocal Samples, Gothic, Gothcore
A Classical String Quartet that is Fun and Lighthearted yet Classy and Sophisticated. Would be perfect for anything Jane Austen or Period RomComs. The Giddy Pizzicato would also make it nice for Slapstick and Sweet Highbrow Shenanigans not to mention Frolicking Cute Animals or Mischievous Children. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
String Quintet with Piano tells the story of a lost love or broken heart but also the strength to carry on. A Dark Viola commands the piece along with two Melancholy Cellos and two Proud Violins. Perfect for picking up the pieces of a broken Heart, or anything needing a Sophisticated High Brow feel. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
A Christmas Classic performed by Angelic Choir, Sleepy Cello, Dreamy Vibraphone, Bold Bassoon and Bright Bells. Perfect for creating a Peaceful and Tranquil Christmas Atmosphere. Could also work for Pastoral Christmas scenes such as decorated trees or Christmas Lights under gently falling Snow. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
The Very First Christmas Carol as performed by the Salvation Army band who may have had a wee bit too much eggnog. Lackadaisical Brass and Wind Instruments over Bombastic Drums and Cool Vibraphone. Perfect for media needing a Burned Out Christmas feel. Could also work for a Drunken Holiday Spirit. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
A Melancholy electro/acoustic hybrid with some Ambiance setting the mood for something sad, Mystical or Mysterious. Think of Hearts broken by long distances or Death. Also nice for Exploring the Great Unknown. Penetrating Piano followed by Weeping Cello layered with Lush Synths and a little rhythm. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Choir Electronica hybrid accentuated with a Haunted Duduk reminiscent of a Hans Zimmer Score. Creepy Choir, Ghostly piano, Sinister Synth pads, and Eerie Electronics. Perfect for media needing an overall Sinister and brooding Evil Atmosphere e. g. Evil Arising, Darkness Falls. Or Middle East Horrors, Instrumental, Horror, Gothic Moderate
A Pop, Jazzy, Electronica Hybrid evoking Fun and Uplifting emotions. Think of Branden Marsalis meets The Chain Smokers sprinkled with a little Daft Punk. Bright Brass with lush synths over a grooving Dance Beat Ideal for cool product placements, high energy fun, hi tech gizmo use, Techno Dance,, Instrumental, Dance, Experimental
Orchestrated Patriotic Piece with Glorious Brass, Snare Drum riffs, Thunderous War Drums, Heroic Winds and rhythmic Strings. Nice for creating an overall Military Atmosphere, Themes of War and Conquest, Battle scenes, Patriotic settings, National Pride, Fighting against the Odds, Inspired to Fight. Instrumental, Military, Patriotic Orchestral
A Christmas Classic with an edgy Hard Rock kick comprised of Traditional Brass, Strings and Bells in concert with Power Chords, Metal Guitar, and fast drums. Perfect for spreading some Head Banging Yuletide Cheer but with enough traditional instrumentation to maintain a down home Christmas Spirit. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Rock
A Christmas Classic Performed with Bright Christmasy Brass and Bells. This version is faster paced than traditional interpretations making it perfect for conflict resolutions and 3rd Act Climaxes when everybody comes together to put differences aside and celebrate. Also, Spreading Yuletide Cheer. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Orch.
A Gloomy Electronica Orchestral Hybrid best described as Sweet n' Creepy comprised of Mysterious Whistling, Ghostly Strings, Intense Synth Pads, Spooky Choir and an overall Ominous Atmosphere. Perfect for Vengeful Spirits, Love Never DIES, Haunted House, and Ghost stories. Also Alien Visitations. Instrumental, Horror, Gothic Moderate
A Feel good Inspirational piece comprised of Soaring Strings Glorious Choir and Piano. Nice for Mellow Motivation, Beating the odds, thinking happy thoughts, helping build Positive relations or Romantinc Interludes. Think of opposing parties working together for a common cause or overcome fear. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
An ambitious orchestrated piece setting the mood for Fun, Playful, Childish and/or Frantic situations. Bouncing Spiccato strings Sweet Woodwinds, Soaring Brass and Light percussion set the stage for a Busy but Positive atmosphere perfect for High Energy, Faced Paced, Rat Races and Wild Goose Chases. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Orchestral
Frantic Dark Wave/Orchestral fusion piece ideal for conjuring a spooky but fun setting for Halloween parties and all around dancing spooktaculars. Think of a contemporary "Munsters" theme song. Comprised of edgy Strings, Grooving Rock Drums, Ominous Guitar, Steely Brass/Sax & Blood Curdling Synths. Instrumental, Horror, Monster Pop
Metal Guitar driven piece with Voice-from-God Choir. Screaming guitar leads play above Mellow bass, Sick Train drum Beat, Strat guitar Rhythm and angelic Choir. Perfect for Fast Action, Energy Drink Anxiety, Holy Rock n Roll, and Speedy Cars. Also nice for Slick advertising of Cool Hipster products. Instrumental, Rock, Symphonic Rock
Metal Guitar driven piece with Ethereal Synths. Melodic guitar plays above aggressive bass, Chugging power chords, acid drums and angelic Synths Perfect for action sequences, Biker Gangs, Tattoo Parlors, and Scenes depicting the Urban Jungle. Also, works for advertising products of Rugged Nature. Instrumental, Rock, Heavy Metal
Metal Guitar driven piece with Symphonic Strings. A sweet melodic guitar plays above an aggressive bass, Chugging power chords and an acid drum kit. Perfect for fast action sequences, extreme aggression, Graphic Violence, and Fight scenes. Also, works for intense sports replays & hi energy workouts. Instrumental, Rock, Symphonic Rock
A Baroque/Classical (Bach/Mozart) styled Chamber ensemble. Sophisticated yet light-hearted. Classy fun & Cute, Nice for Children's shows, Period Pieces, Jane Austen Styled romantic comedy, Happy and laid back moods or pastoral Themes nose in the air fun. Bright Strings with Reverent Solo Woodwinds. Instrumental, Classical, Baroque
Taste the flavor of South Central Asia. A traditional Hindustani piece perfect for belly dancing, Experiencing the Lively Ethnic Culture scene or Travel and adventure in India Consisting of Spicy Percussion, Mystical Tanpura, Soothing Sarod, Elegant Bansuri, Folksy Dilruba and Soaring strings. Instrumental, Indian, Indian Folk
Indian/Dance/Pop piece comprised of infectious Indian percussion, sweet ethnic woodwinds, Groovy Sarod, Cool Tampura, Lush synths, and a throbbing Beat. Perfect for fun Bollywood, Punjabi Dance Party, Traditional/Modern Hindu culture clash or merge, or any Urban South Central Asian settings. Instrumental, Indian, Indian Electronica
Sweet sophisticated piano and full chamber strings orchestra perfect for a Jane Austen film, play or period documentary. Luxurious castles, ballrooms, preppy millionaires, romantic drama. Elegant historical manor drama, Antiques Road Show, PBS special, museum or gallery opening, gala fundraiser. Instrumental, Classical, 20th Century
A cute Asain/Dance/Electronica piece consisting of sweet, soothing Chinese stringed and Woodwind instruments set to a bass line and Ethnic Groove. Perfect for media needing a Contemporary Asian Dance track. Also Cool for creating a Young and Hip Atmosphere with an Oriental Flavor for Documentaries. Instrumental, World Music, Asian World Fusion
Ambient Chinese piece consisting of a Sad Chinese Strings, Lush pads, Mystical Woodwinds, Plucked strings, and Haunting Synths. Perfect for creating a Gloomy & Dismal atmosphere with an Asian flavor. Also nice for illustrating Drug induced out-of-body experiences, or general mysteriousness. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Sad
Melodic Chinese piece consisting of a Haunting Chinese Strings, Flowing Xao, Mystical Woodwinds, Rhythmic Ethnic Percussion. Perfect for media needing to set a Chinese mood or all around Asian setting. Also nice for martial arts Action or Still Life Scenes perfect for Asian themed Documentaries. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Ethereal
Chamber piece comprised of Aggressive Piano, and Sweet solo Woodwinds evoking feelings of Longing, A Losing Battle, disillusionment, Pride, elegance, Losing somebody near and Dear, Confusion or Pastoral themes. Could also be used for Lost Love, Rejection, Nature scenes or the rat race of life. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
A Baroque/Classical (Bach/Mozart) styled Chamber String ensemble. Sophisticated yet light-hearted. Classy fun & snobbish themes, a Jane Austen film, documentary, Antiques Roadshow, sweet highbrow romantic comedy that's pompous but funny. Tea and crumpets with the Queen, nose in the air fun. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
Chamber Orchestration Featuring Lazy Strings and Angelic Woodwinds. Could be used for Pastoral or Nature like subjects; such as a Gently Flowing Stream, Light Snow Falling, Or Animals Gathering in a Pasture. Also, could be used for Romance, Child’s Play, Tea & Crumpets or Stuck up White People. Instrumental, Classical, Classical
This can best be described as a Dark Waltz. Nice for Dark Elegance, Strength, Military Madness and building Drama. Comprised of Aggressive Piano, Tender Violin, Haunting Woodwinds, Sweet Strings, Bold Bass drum with Snare and Timpani. A theme for the Underdog or the Oppressor alike, Rising Tension. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
Inspired by 19th Century paintings of Great Battles. This is an Orchestrated Epic Journey telling the story of large scale battles or Adventures. Majestic Brass and Bold Woodwinds contrasted with Emotional Strings conveying themes of Strength, Determination and Endurance, Also Political Government. Instrumental, Dramatic, Patriotic Music
An Orchestrated work Comprised of Bombastic Brass, Powerful Strings, Strong Percussion and Firey Woodwinds. Nice for anything that needs an Orchestral Blas of sorts. Instrumental, Dangerous, Apprehensive Music
An Orchestrated work which begins with cartoon like melodies that Evolve into themes of Pride and Joy Then modulate into minor keys revealing a more Sinister and Dark sound. Perfect for scenes with Sweet Innocent Children and Bullies. Cute & Cuddly Pups & Kittens, Tip Toeing to Safety, White Lies. Instrumental, Classical, Romantic
An Intense Orchestral piece Driving Melancholic Gloom & Doom Emotions. Perfect for a fantasy epic, Being Stalked by the Antagonist, or Extreme Natural disasters. Bright brass, dark strings, haunting woodwinds, pulsing percussion, contrasted against delicate Piano Giving us a false sense of Security. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
An orchestrated tour de force you might hear in Game of Thrones or the LOTR Franchise.. Perfect for Fantasy Epic, Wizards and Dragons, Sweet Vengeance, Slay the Beast, Adventure, or Overcoming Impossible Odds,. Bright brass, Dark strings, Haunting woodwinds, Ominous percussion, and an Angelic Choir. Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
A Classical Romantic piece comprised of Lovely Guitar, Moving Oboe, Sentimental Clarinet, along with orchestra Accentuated by Soaring Sweet Strings. Nice for Romantic & Love Themes, Playful Frolicking, Teasing, Sophisticated Love Stories, Old Fashion Romance, Period Piece Chick Flick, Sugar Dramas,, Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Inspired by 19th Century Romantic paintings depicting Heroic Battle Scenes across Smokey European Landscapes. Orchestrated Piece with a Glorious Climax. Nice for Patriotic Settings, Military themes, All of Nature's Glory, Charging the Hills and Calvary Raids. Also Explores themes of Pride, Royalty, Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
The Clouds of War are Gathering. Mainly comprised of Brass and Military Percussion, this John Philip Sousa styled piece musically tells the story of Soldiers Preparing for Battle. It begins with Snare and Bass Drum Riffs then a Slow and Deliberate Cadence develops symbolizing a March to the Front. Instrumental, Military, Patriotic Orchestral
A Poignant Classically Orchestrated piece depicting the Death of Innocence. Nice for Somber Pastoral and Proud Themes; Battlefield and Battlefield Aftermath, Flowing Streams, Green Forests, Royalty Specific. Adagio Strings, Somber Brass and Flute Flourishes and a Boys Choir Singing from the Heavens. Instrumental, Dramatic, Regal Orchestral
This piece would set the mood for something Sad, Dramatic, Serious, and or Desperate. This is an Orchestrated piece that begins with a Melancholic theme that repeats continually Building and Evolving. Other themes presented could be used for Nature, Pride and Elegance. Pastoral/Nature subjects too. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
This is an Orchestrated Dramatic piece suggesting Grave Danger, Running out of Time, Fear, the presence of Evil, or general Seriousness. Comprised of Intense Strings, Penetrating Brass, Erie Woodwinds, Creepy Choir, and Deadly Timpani. Haunting Themes Ideal for most Horror and/or Fantasy Settings. Instrumental, Dangerous, Dark Music
A Melancholy Piano and Strings Orchestrated piece setting the mood for something sad and/or Serious. Think of a close relative on his/her death bed, Starving Children, Polluted Streams, or General sense of Despair Weeping strings and Heart Wrenching Piano. Also Possible for Lost or Broken Romance. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A Glorious Symphonic work evoking Strong, Proud and Triumphant emotions. perfect for Patriotic, Heroic, Uplifting, Media. Epic Brass and Flowing Strings highlights the strengths of this piece which could be used to promote a political message, or Candidate, Government institution, Public Initiative, Instrumental, Dramatic, Patriotic Music
A light orchestrated piece setting the mood for something silly, playful and/or Frantic. Spastic Pizzicato Strings, Joyful and Melodic Woodwinds, Bouncy Xylophone, Humble Brass and Percussion providing Rhythm to music that could be used for anything Slapstick, Clownish, Farcical, or Outlandish. Instrumental, Comedy, Comedy Orchestral
Orchestrated Film score piece designed to be the backdrop to a big decision, high tension, or intrigue. A Protagonist/Antagonist is torn between two equally devastating or beneficial outcomes; such as, choosing a candidate for an election, life changing situation or Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream. Instrumental, Dangerous, Mysterious Music
