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See Concert excerpts on YouTube here...

Here are some samples of Rick's arrangements and compositions.

Live Recordings

These are board tapes recorded from live performances (ie. no punches, no fixes!)
so what you hear is what the audience heard on that particular night.

 

 
Valentine
play
Olivia Newton-John in a live performance at the Paris Casino in Las Vegas, performing Jim Brickman's Valentine. Dane Bryant on piano.
Jingle Bells
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Louise Mandrell singing the opening number from her Christmas Show at the Louise Mandrell Theater, Pigeon Forge, TN.
Carol of the Bells
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Another traditional Christmas tune, arranged for chorus and theater orchestra.
Sweet Hour
Play A soft instrumental version of a familiar hymn.
   
Original Compositions
Etching Machines
play audio Small orchestra piece written for a documentary film project.
Bubble Room Theme
Play Wonder Works, a new attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN (the upside-down building), commissioned Rick to write some original music for some of their exhibits. This piece plays in a room dedicated to making bubbles.
Glass Blowers Dance
Play Audio Written for a documentary film project.
Show Tune
Play Instrumental Band Intro number for LM Theater. Mike Sherman-gtr, Mike Swope-drums, Trevor Reddick-bass, Rusty Smith-tpt, Doug Rinaldo-tenor, David King-alto, David Knight-percussion.
Yoga 3
Play Just a fun little number.
Intensity
Play Mood music.

Shows & Industrials

BBJ Fanfare

Play Black Bear Jamboree, a local dinner theater, needed a pre-recorded fanfare for their show which contains Broadway show tunes, Movie themes and a country section.
Christmas Chaser
Play Custom arrangement for a Christmas Production Show. The chaser is the last tune of the night, usually played while the cast takes applause and bows, as the curtain closes. Sax solo by Doug Rinaldo.

Jingles

Following is a series of Jingles written for the Fermata Cafe in Gatlinburg, TN
(A cool little coffee shop in the Smoky Mountains.)
Recognized by the Knoxville Advertising Federation Citation of Excellence

Fermata Jingle
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Matt George vocal. Rusty Smith announcer.
Fermata Doo-Wop
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Rick King vocals. Rusty Smith announcer.
Doo-Wop Santa
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Mike Sherman (also guitar player on all of this series) as Santa Clause
Mother's Day
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Jennifer Gustafsson vocal. Rusty Smith announcer.
Soccer Mom
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Ashley Reddick vocal. Rusty Smith announcer.
Island Cafe
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Matt George vocal. Rusty Smith announcer.

Album Cuts

Several years ago Rick produced and arranged some record projects for Louise Mandrell. He was also
musical director for her legendary live shows. These are a few cuts from her Winter Wonderland CD.


Frosty
Play This was originally written as a dance number featuring Louise and Frosty. Steve Nelson/Jack Rollins, Chappell & Co (ASCAP)
Winter Wonderland
Play

The players on this CD are the same musicians who played with us live. Their names are listed below. Solo by Jonas Weathers Felix Bernard/Dick Smith, WB Music (ASCAP)

Joyeux Noel
Play This tune was written by Grand Old Opry legend, Jimmy C. Newman. It's a great little cajun number that should be a big hit! Monk Family Music (BMI)


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