I am a composer known for impactful scores in the Hollywood entertainment industry. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and educated at the University of Southern California, I quickly made a name for myself by skillfully blending traditional orchestral elements with modern sounds in my music. My music has garnered many awards across the industry, most notably a recent GRAMMY award for the soundtrack album Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. My compositional style is recognized for its depth and ability to enhance narratives across different media and is marked by memorable melodies and robust harmonies that have received praise from both critics and audiences. Dedicated to evolving music in entertainment, I continue to work with top directors and producers across the industry. ## **Notable Past Music Scoring Projects:** ### Video Games: - **MultiVersus (2024)** - **Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)** - *GRAMMY Award* for *Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media* - **Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)** - *SCL Award* for *Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media* & *G.A.N.G. Award* for *Music of the Year* - **Star Wars: Battlefront series (1: 2015 & 2: 2017)** - *2016 G.A.N.G. Awards* for *Music of the Year, Best Interactive Score, & Best Instrumental Score* - **Halo Wars 2 (2017)** - **Epic Mickey series (1: 2010 & 2: 2012)** ### Film Scores: - **Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)** - **The Final Wish (2018)** - **The Call (2020)** ### Television Scores: - **Wilfred (2011)**; *13 episodes* - **Neighbors from Hell (2010)**; *9 episodes*

Samuel Joseph Smythe

I am a composer known for impactful scores in the Hollywood entertainment industry. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and educated at the University of Southern California, I quickly made a name for myself by skillfully blending traditional orchestral elements with modern sounds in my music. My music has garnered many awards across the industry, most notably a recent GRAMMY award for the soundtrack album Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. My compositional style is recognized for its depth and ability to enhance narratives across different media and is marked by memorable melodies and robust harmonies that have received praise from both critics and audiences. Dedicated to evolving music in entertainment, I continue to work with top directors and producers across the industry. ## **Notable Past Music Scoring Projects:** ### Video Games: - **MultiVersus (2024)** - **Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)** - *GRAMMY Award* for *Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media* - **Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019)** - *SCL Award* for *Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media* & *G.A.N.G. Award* for *Music of the Year* - **Star Wars: Battlefront series (1: 2015 & 2: 2017)** - *2016 G.A.N.G. Awards* for *Music of the Year, Best Interactive Score, & Best Instrumental Score* - **Halo Wars 2 (2017)** - **Epic Mickey series (1: 2010 & 2: 2012)** ### Film Scores: - **Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)** - **The Final Wish (2018)** - **The Call (2020)** ### Television Scores: - **Wilfred (2011)**; *13 episodes* - **Neighbors from Hell (2010)**; *9 episodes*

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I am a composer known for impactful scores in the Hollywood entertainment industry. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and educated at the University of Southern California, I quickly made a name for myself by skillfully blending traditional orchestral elements with modern sounds in my music.

My music has garnered many awards across the industry, most notably a recent GRAMMY award for the soundtrack album Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. My compositional style is recognized for its depth and ability to enhance narratives across different media and is marked by memorable melodies and robust harmonies that have received praise from both critics and audiences. Dedicated to evolving music in entertainment, I continue to work with top directors and producers across the industry.

Notable Past Music Scoring Projects:

Video Games:

  • MultiVersus (2024)
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023) - GRAMMY Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media
  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) - SCL Award for Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media & G.A.N.G. Award for Music of the Year
  • Star Wars: Battlefront series (1: 2015 & 2: 2017) - 2016 G.A.N.G. Awards for Music of the Year, Best Interactive Score, & Best Instrumental Score
  • Halo Wars 2 (2017)
  • Epic Mickey series (1: 2010 & 2: 2012)

Film Scores:

  • Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)
  • The Final Wish (2018)
  • The Call (2020)

Television Scores:

  • Wilfred (2011); 13 episodes
  • Neighbors from Hell (2010); 9 episodes
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Skills

Co
Composition
In
Instrumental
Sibelius
Steinberg Cubase
Pro Tools
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Experience Level

Composition
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Sibelius
Expert
Steinberg Cubase
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Audacity
Intermediate
Logic Pro
Intermediate
Ableton Live
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Education

G.C. in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television at University of Southern California
November 18, 2024 - May 2, 2008
Graduate school program specializing in writing music for the entertainment industry. With courses taught by actively-working Hollywood professionals, I gained invaluable expert training in Los Angeles, equipping me with skills for a career in writing music for entertainment media.
Bachelor of Music in Composition at Biola University
September 1, 2004 - November 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE613 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor* - Demo'ing the compositions by creating realistic mockups for director approval - Orchestrating the music into printable sheet music notation for a conductor and every individual musician - Attending the final recording sessions at the renowned Abbey Road Studios](https://www.twine.net/signin with the 80+ piece orchestra - Giving direct musical feedback to the musicians and conductor for improving their performance during recording takes - Advising the mixing engineer on any improvements need for the final deliverable mixes "A long time ago in a development meeting far, far away, we first envisioned a score for *SW Jedi: Survivor* that would take the music of *Star Wars* to the next level. With your invaluable contribution, we brought it all the way to the GRAMMYS. With gratitude and respect for your skill and enthusiasm, *Steve Schnur,](https://www.twine.net/signin Worldwide Executive, President EA Music Group While this is not my first time composing in this way for other *Star Wars* projects, it has been an incredible honor to receive recognition from *The Recording Academy™](https://www.twine.net/signin with a GRAMMY® award for my musical compositions