Jon Schmidt Exhilarating Piano and Instrumental
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Song of the Ocean Song of the Ocean
I think this song reflects the influence of my experience in and love of classical music. This is my wife's favorite. If you listen closely, you'll hear waves.
Dumb Song (Live!) Dumb Song (Live!)
A song that I wrote in high school that I considered to be quite dumb at the time. However, due to popular demand, I perform it quite often in concert. You judge for yourself.
Ridin' West Ridin' West
I wrote this song when I was 16. It reminds me of a day in the life of a young cowboy, and also the exciting days when I was discovering my ability to compose.
Big Sky Sunset Big Sky Sunset
This song attempts to combine the peace of the sunset together with its powerful and awesome beauty.
I Saw Three Ships I Saw Three Ships
When I wrote "Waterfall," I wondered if there weren't a little Irish blood in me. Now, after "Bring a Torch," and "Three Ships," I know there is.
Sacred Ground Sacred Ground
To me this song is a scene out of a movie. I picture a lake surrounded by trees, with shafts of light coming through clouds after a storm. The feeling is perfect stillness.
Good Times Good Times
Written while I was in high school, this song reflects the great times of fun, excitement and adventure I was experiencing during those years.
In the Bleak Midwinter In the Bleak Midwinter
A little known English carol that brings back great memories of the first Christmas together with my wife, Michelle.
August End August End
Another one of my early songs. The song reflects the mixed feelings of melancholy and excitement.
Last Lullaby Last Lullaby
This song is dedicated to those of you who have lost a little one.
Cherished Moments Cherished Moments
This song reminds me of things like having a special moment with my wife or watching my little son drop off to sleep in my arms.
Heart of a Child Heart of a Child
Don't you love people who, no matter how serious their lives become, still manage to stay kids at heart. This song reflects the wonder, innocence and naivete of children.
Bedtime Story Bedtime Story
To me this song takes you on a little journey. Much like a child is taken on a journey as they listen to a story at bedtime.
Deep Winter (Prelude in B-flat minor) Deep Winter (Prelude in B-flat minor)
I’ve always loved playing this beautiful, lesser-known piece by Bach. For awhile I have wanted to include it in an album, but it has not fit … until now.
Piece of the Storm Piece of the Storm
The spelling of "piece" is supposed to bring to mind several possible meanings of the words: song of the storm; part of the storm; and peace of the storm.
Walk in the Woods Walk in the Woods
The way Walk in the Woods was recorded reminds me of the spontaneous creative aspect of Spring. It is an on-the-spot improvisation between guitarist Michael Dowdle and myself.
