I like how the music kind of moves seamlessly back and forth between playful/quiet / lyrical  and brash throughout the movement

very interesting music and good performance !

Symphony 1 Jacqueline's

Esoterica

My Birthday has become a day of so many mixed emotions. On the same day I lost my beautiful cousin, Zoe but also welcomed a new nephew to the world. This track is dedicated to those who have lost so many friends, family and loved ones. Always remembered and never forgotten x

Orchestrated and rearranged by Robert Bladen. Original composition by my brother, Dave Smith

Heaven Bound

I wrote this piece of music for my Wedding day and a wonderful string quartet played it as my Wife to be walked down the aisle. It's My happy music. Now, 13yrs later I've finally recorded it using the wonderful BBC Symphony Orchestra and a few other plugins.

My Happy

Taking inspiration from memories of Iceland, Land of Fire and Ice

The Frozen Ground

unmastered

31 days of August: week 2 (Aug10)

Aug10

Reach

unmastered

31 days of August: week 4 (Aug26)

Aug26

D A Y A

Movement 3 Fathom
Symphony 1 Jacqueline's
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Recording Update: LANDR, 7/2/2020
Recording Update: MASTERED / SCSunroof40, (2parts) 2/12/2021
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"to know and comprehend the nature or meaning of."

trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding... - Proverbs 3:5-6

Fathom is the third and final movement of the symphony, exploring the profound emotions of loss, grief, and the journey toward understanding and acceptance. The music unfolds as a reflection—one of sorrow, remembrance, and ultimately, peace.

A two-note motif, first introduced by the cello and bassoon, rises and falls like waves of emotion, shaping the movement’s expressive core. As Fathom progresses, echoes of themes from the first two movements reappear, weaving together memories of the past. The introduction of a female chorus—sopranos and altos—adds a deeply human voice to the journey, guiding the listener toward resolution.

In the final moments, the rise-and-fall motif returns one last time—this time heard in reverse, played by the oboe, ascending instead of descending. This transformation signals Jackie’s journey beyond, a musical representation of her ascent into heaven.

Movement 3 Fathom

Movement 2 Hue
Symphony 1 Jacqueline's
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"the gradation of color or mood."

 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. - Ecclesiastes 3:4

Hue is the second movement of the symphony, capturing Jackie’s infectious sense of humor, her boundless energy for new experiences, and the deep love she shared with those closest to her. As the movement unfolds, it gradually shifts in mood, offering a poignant glimpse into her eventual new life in heaven.

Functioning as a bridge between the first and third movements, Hue feels like a fleeting montage—flashes of vibrant memories set to music. It is spirited, full of sudden shifts, abrupt pauses, and bursts of lively sound, evoking excitement and spontaneity. Yet beneath the energy, a unifying motif holds everything together, first introduced by the opening clarinet and woven throughout the piece in various forms.

As Hue progresses, its playful intensity softens. The music gradually settles, shifting in tone until it gently leads the listener toward the final movement—one of reflection.

Movement 2 Hue

Movement 1 Dayspring
Symphony 1 Jacqueline's
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"the beginning of a new era or order of things."

I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. - Ecclesiastes 3:12

Dayspring is the opening movement of this three-part symphony, celebrating Jackie’s birth and the early years of her childhood. The music captures the warmth, wonder, and unfolding joy of those formative years.

The movement begins with a striking chord built from Jackie’s date of birth, transformed into musical form. In G major, the foundational note is B—the third scale degree—forming a B minor chord. This chord is then enriched with an 11th extension, adding depth and resonance. The tempo is set at 92 BPM, mirroring the year she was born: March 11, 1992 (3/11/92).

Movement 1 Dayspring

Inspired by peaceful walks among the hills and lakes

Walk in Loneliness

Inspired by the wonders of life itself. Every day can be a good day with a little imagination

Carousel Of Life

Composer: Michael Wiktor
Concert Music for Symphony Orchestra & Small Ensemble. Wiktor began studying music with Professors Mildred B. Trevvett and Jan Holly in Maryland. He later honed his orchestration and scoring skills with composers Karl W. Schindler (AZ), Andrew McKenna Lee (NY), and Andy McWain (MA.). He also wants to thank Composer and Educator Thomas Goss for his inspiring orchestration lectures.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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Movement 1 Dayspring

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