In preparing to relocate for the coming year, I decided to make every effort possible to gather, remix, and publish sound recordings produced in Vermont. Many of these projects were unfinished to varying degrees; while I created no additional tracks, some required extensive mixing. The projects and songs listed below represent musical efforts made between 2003 and 2018, and include collaborations with dozens of musicians. Some are short cover versions; some are extensive original projects. Recording locations include two places in Braintree, Vermont, the home studio of Jacob Snyder, the stage of the Chandler Music Hall in Randolph, Vermont, and others.While distribution of recorded music on YouTube is not ideal, to me, the benefits outweigh the costs: instead of gathering digital dust and perhaps forever going unheard, I am proud to present these documents, if only for posterity's sake.
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These Clouds Are Real: The Flaming Lips' 1995 "Clouds Taste Metallic" (2018)-- a cover version of the Flaming Lips' mid-1990s album. Recorded in Trinidad, Colorado and Braintree, Vermont. With contributions by Tom Stepsis (bass) and Joe DePasquale (electric guitar; drums).
Christopher Smith and Friends at Chandler Music Hall (2009)-- tracks recorded on stage at the Chandler Music Hall in 2009, at a concert to benefit Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity. Featuring David Hopkins on saxophone, Tom Stepsis on guitar and bass, Joe DePasquale on electric guitar.
Green Ridge All Stars (2007-2009)-- tracks recorded at Hopeful in Braintree, Vermont. Joe DePasquale on electric guitar, Tom Stepsis on bass, Chris Anton on drums, Chris Smith on keys and vocals. With Jacob Snyder on guitar.
Hopeful Sessions (2018)-- original tracks recorded and produced in Braintree, Vermont.
"Mexico" (Hansen)-- cover version of the Beck Hansen song, with Jacob Snyder on guitar and vocals, Adam Turner on drums, and Chris Smith on keyboards. Recorded in Bennington, Vermont in 2013.
Snyder/Turner/Smith Jam (2015)-- "In the Air Tonight" (Collins), "White Rabbit" (Jefferson Airplane), and "You And the Rent" (Don Loans Project). Adam Turner on drums, Jacob Snyder on guitar, Chris Smith on keys and vocals. Recorded in Braintree, Vermont in 2015.
"Pay No Mind" (Hansen)-- variations on the Beck Hansen song, recorded and produced by Christopher Smith in South Royalton, Vermont in 2014.
"Unnecessary Song for Don" (2003)-- drum circle recording from Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont in February 2003. Additional synths and bass recorded in Newfane, Vermont. 4-track cassette recording.
"Holiday Road" (Buckingham)-- cover version by Chris Smith, Tom Stepsis, and Jacob Snyder. Recorded in Braintree, Vermont in 2008.
"Under the Boardwalk" (The Drifters)-- cover version by Chris Smith, Tom Stepsis, and Jacob Snyder. Recorded in Braintree, Vermont in 2009.
"Untitled" (2009)-- original composition by Chris Smith, Tom Stepsis, and Jacob Snyder. Recorded in Braintree, Vermont in 2009.
"Cry of the Gulls" (2005)-- original composition by Christopher Smith. Recorded in Randolph Center, Vermont.
David Atkinson on piano (2017)-- recorded in Braintree, Vermont.
Audacity of Trinidad (2018)-- a few minutes with Jon Ross and Chris Smith in Trinidad, Colorado. Recorded in 2018. For more from Jon and Chris, visit audacityoftrivia.com
"Don Loans DVD Type Commentary" (2007)-- original bonus recording by The Don Loans Project, Christopher Smith and Jacob Snyder. Recorded in Vermont.
"Guilty" (Newman)-- cover version by Christopher Smith. Recorded in South Royalton, Vermont in 2013.
"House Where Nobody Lives" (Waits)-- cover version by Christopher Smith. Recorded in South Royalton, Vermont in 2013.
"Live From the World's Unfair" (2015)-- original recording by Christopher Smith, produced in South Royalton, Vermont.
Interview with John Flansburgh (2018)-- as heard on WFVR-LP 96.5FM Royalton Community Radio. Recorded in March 2018.
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