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ABOUT

Chris Schmidt is a composer specializing in orchestral film scores inspired by the grandeur of Hollywood’s Golden Age: Melodic, romantic, and richly orchestrated. His music blends thematic storytelling with detailed orchestration, channeling the spirit of composers like John Williams and David Arnold.

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Chris’s work is represented in leading production music libraries and has been featured in documentaries, original video game scores, and the upcoming 2025 film Crossroads.

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Known for his genre versatility and high-quality, realistic mockups, he frequently collaborates with talented instrumentalists from around the world to bring his compositions to life.

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In 2024, he released the acclaimed album Lost Worlds—a tribute to the golden era of adventure cinema. A follow-up is slated for release in Summer 2025, and will also be available for licensing via Amadea Music Productions.

Halloween 2024

Chris's piece "The Graveyard Shift" was featured in Music Jotter's video studying what makes music scary. It was awarded "best orchestration".

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You can also hear it in a new documentary on Halloween Homes.

Cool Clash Video Game Score

© 2024 Chris Schmidt Music 

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