The True Music of Scott David Thompson: Recent Episodes

Scott David Thompson

Each episode looks at a song where Scott reveals the motivations, stories and emotions behind each composition.

Icy, Stringy, Synthy ...

The time before the sunrise ... Dedicated to my bandmates in Imminent Sonic Destruction.

Tribute to The Forgotten Sons, which is tribute to Marillion

Here for your creepy music needs, as always. Now sleep tight!

The strength is in the Letting Go...

It's just fun to say!

If you're not scared, you're not using your imagination. :)

Coolest title ever. In my humble opinion ...

A sad song in the 2nd saddest of all keys...

The sound of small, surrounded by everything else.

The first of a two-part look at one song's evolution

Woodwinds and strings, on the other side.

Another one from the "vault," circa 1999.

About my cover of Jeffrey Gaines' "Hero In Me"

About my cover of Duncan Shiek's song "She Runs Away"

A fictional love story in the freezing woods.

Dividing times ... Reunited.

Hang in there, it gets better, and help is within your reach.

Sounds from Olafur Arnalds' "Stratus" collection from Spitfire Audio

I made this pretty music, then I got a cold.

Music at the surface, on a calm sunny day.

A piano, some wind, the rest is up to you.

Totally 80's Sounding Scary Movie Stuff, and my story behind it.

A song about how important moments can be.

Another song from 2007's "All the Wisdom"

Marillion's "Beautiful" - A solo acoustic/vocal version.

A streamy, steamy, string section

A discussion of my take on fear itself, how I have evolved through it; and horror movie music.

Running through the last breezes before Winter.

I had a guest spot guitar solo on this great song by great friend Brant Satala (brantsatala.com)

Sometimes I stare into a campfire or fireplace, this is the music I envision to match.

From 2007's "All The Wisdom"

Just ... Relax.

Pretty sounding sounds for the sunrise.

Peter Gabriel cover - solo piano/vocal

Sky Scenes at Night w Traffic

A Stormy Synth Trip to Solitary Piano Serenity.

Sun settling music.

Other Worldly Sounds

My guitar/vocal cover of ELP's classic tune performed in an empty room.

Don't go chasing waterfall(ing) sounds...

The sound of a flying piano

A celestial cello...

A duet with piano and waves.

An unsettling sounding sunset.

Summery Synth Serenity

Played on a patriotic fretless bass.

A serene, sonic seascape.

Look up, breathe in, breathe out...

A Canon on Classical Guitar + String Quintet

A song about Spring/Summer, instead of Winter, for a change.

My first jingle! Written for a jingle-writing contest.

My submission to a re-scoring contest. (HBO's "Westworld")

Checking in...

Precipitation with Tabla and Mellotron...

Super Scary Synth Sounds ...

"You aren't lost, you just aren't going anywhere."

"Re-Score" of the ending scene from Star Wars, Ep. VII.

You are not alone ... this piano is with you too.

A piano's interpretation of the day's first rays.

A warm sounding synth arrangement that simulates flying!

A dreamy keyboard piece that soothes the mind.

A full-on, full band rock song from my 2007 album.

A synth-based soundscape from space.

A solo guitar/vocal song for the young parent.

A brief update on my podcast ... I'm back and I have a new theme song!

An echoing piano piece on a "snow day."

A short space synth odyssey...

A "Synthscape" score of drone footage of Lake St Clair.

Discussion on the bonus track from my 2007 album "All The Wisdom"

Another solo piano piece is the focus of this episode, inspired by morning nature.

Today I talk about the first draft of the score I am writing for upcoming movie, "Broken Wing."

The story behind the title track of my 2007 release called "All The Wisdom."

In this episode I talk more about what inspires me to write piano instrumental pieces in general; often, the weather. So, listen to me talk about the weather and then I'll play you some piano!

A song that tells the story of the wilderness, the weather and all other-worldly things you might find walking in the snow.

A dreamy string arrangement/demo that was inspired by some great footage taken a hundred feet below sea level...

This episode deals with my song "After," written in the early 90's, and released on my album "All The Wisdom" in 2007. Here I discuss how this one came together...

This was a Flamenco-style guitar piece I wrote for 2 guitars to accompany a travel promo video. Pull up your favorite salsa and enjoy!

A few years ago I started writing music commissioned from me by the Associated Press. This was an early work of mine which was used for one in a series of their travel shorts.

A more "trippy" ambient piece. This week I discuss this music I wrote for more NASA footage that has been released. Close your eyes and venture toward this strange planet.

In this episode I discuss this ambient piece featuring the Chapman Stick - a very new instrument, to me.

This episode combines 6/7 as number 6 on my YouTube channel refers to a short movie with very minimal music from me; yet still worth watching! The episode then breaks down my solo piano piece "The Remembering" which appeared on Imminent Sonic Destruction's debut CD "Recurring Themes." Very minor key-ish and creepy! Enjoy.

A lullaby I wrote for my niece, who like it or not, I will always refer to as "Jellybean." Even when she's 30. Today I talk about this song I wrote for her, and for any little girl who just. won't. go. to. sleep.

Today I talk about this piece ("Screaming in Silence") I wrote for piano and cello, used for the short film "Left Turn on Red Light" (Directed/Written by Mike Kallio).

A piece of solo piano music that drew its inspiration from the beauty of the great white North and a sense of healing.

In this Episode I talk about the soundtrack I scored for the short film "Curse of the Monkey," written and directed by Mike Kallio.

I will discuss the making of this song which was originally released on my 2007 album "All The Wisdom," touching on the studio experience and the lyrical themes as well.