ABOUT
Brad Smith is a film composer, songwriter and music producer. Leaving his hometown of West Point, Mississippi in 1988 for California, he became the principal songwriter and founding member of the band Blind Melon (Capital Records) Blind Melon’s successful career was cut short with the death of lead singer, Shannon Hoon. Brad then found new talent and developed bands for major labels in New Orleans, Seattle and North Hollywood California. Transitioning from producing bands Brad moved composing music for films including Nat Geo/IMAX film Extreme Weather and the feature-length film the Bygone. Touting himself as a “non-sample library” composer he leans on his multi instruments skills to create original music content. Always looking for unique sounds and tones he has taken to making instruments for movie score. He most recently created and built the “DamnJo” and the “DamnJo Jr” . Brad lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.
Instruments I play:
Piano, Violin, Guitar, Bass & Drums, Cello, Vocals, Upright Bass, Flutes, Auxiliary Percussion