Jean-Loup R Smith
@jlarts.scot
Composer, Musical storyteller 🎼, Artist, Guitar Player 🎸, Taiko player 🥁, Musician 🎹, Photographer 📷, Occasional Actor 🎭, Language nerd, Finnophile 🇫🇮, X-Phile 👽 .
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Jean-Loup R Smith
@jlarts.scot
· Oct 14
Jean-Loup R-Smith media composer and musical storyteller
Biographical information about Jean-Loup R-Smith, Scotland-based media composer and musical storytelle
www.jlarts.scot
Hello #PortfolioDay
I'm Jean-Loup, a composer from Scotland keen to find people to collaborate with and write music for.
I wrote music for theatre, AV video presentations and for small family events. I'm currently working on an EDM album
For my full portfolio see www.jlarts.scot
#MusicSky
I'm Jean-Loup, a composer from Scotland keen to find people to collaborate with and write music for.
I wrote music for theatre, AV video presentations and for small family events. I'm currently working on an EDM album
For my full portfolio see www.jlarts.scot
#MusicSky
Ever since Not Of This Earth came out in 1986 the longest there has been between @joesatriani.com albums has been 3 years.
His latest album Elephants of Mars came out in 2022 and we're running out of 2025. I guess Sammy Hagar has been keeping him busy...
His latest album Elephants of Mars came out in 2022 and we're running out of 2025. I guess Sammy Hagar has been keeping him busy...
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Ever since Not Of This Earth came out in 1986 the longest there has been between @joesatriani.com albums has been 3 years.
His latest album Elephants of Mars came out in 2022 and we're running out of 2025. I guess Sammy Hagar has been keeping him busy...
His latest album Elephants of Mars came out in 2022 and we're running out of 2025. I guess Sammy Hagar has been keeping him busy...
Pre-save my new single 'Go Not Thither' here: https://lnk.to/WROC
YouTube video by Paul Gilbert
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November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
You know I would much prefer fireworks as a thing if they had some kind of basic rhythmic structure rather than a random bunch of bangs. Also why I prefer the professional ones, at least some thought is put into the display, albeit just visual typically.
November 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
You know I would much prefer fireworks as a thing if they had some kind of basic rhythmic structure rather than a random bunch of bangs. Also why I prefer the professional ones, at least some thought is put into the display, albeit just visual typically.
A request I made to Avid to have my ilok licence key reset was approved today.
I requested this in April of 2023...
Good thing I don't use (or need) Pro Tools
I requested this in April of 2023...
Good thing I don't use (or need) Pro Tools
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A request I made to Avid to have my ilok licence key reset was approved today.
I requested this in April of 2023...
Good thing I don't use (or need) Pro Tools
I requested this in April of 2023...
Good thing I don't use (or need) Pro Tools
It's #panto time
Once again the Penicuik Community Theatre Group is putting on the theatre event of the year. A pantomime version of Hansel and Gretel. This is an event you won't want to miss, and not just because I'm performing in it and wrote the music for it
www.ticketsource.com/penicuik-com...
Once again the Penicuik Community Theatre Group is putting on the theatre event of the year. A pantomime version of Hansel and Gretel. This is an event you won't want to miss, and not just because I'm performing in it and wrote the music for it
www.ticketsource.com/penicuik-com...
www.ticketsource.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It's #panto time
Once again the Penicuik Community Theatre Group is putting on the theatre event of the year. A pantomime version of Hansel and Gretel. This is an event you won't want to miss, and not just because I'm performing in it and wrote the music for it
www.ticketsource.com/penicuik-com...
Once again the Penicuik Community Theatre Group is putting on the theatre event of the year. A pantomime version of Hansel and Gretel. This is an event you won't want to miss, and not just because I'm performing in it and wrote the music for it
www.ticketsource.com/penicuik-com...
RIP Ace Frehley, another legend goes up to play in the great gig in the sky 🙏
October 17, 2025 at 6:17 AM
RIP Ace Frehley, another legend goes up to play in the great gig in the sky 🙏
Hello #PortfolioDay
I'm Jean-Loup, a composer from Scotland keen to find people to collaborate with and write music for.
I wrote music for theatre, AV video presentations and for small family events. I'm currently working on an EDM album
For my full portfolio see www.jlarts.scot
#MusicSky
I'm Jean-Loup, a composer from Scotland keen to find people to collaborate with and write music for.
I wrote music for theatre, AV video presentations and for small family events. I'm currently working on an EDM album
For my full portfolio see www.jlarts.scot
#MusicSky
Jean-Loup R-Smith media composer and musical storyteller
Biographical information about Jean-Loup R-Smith, Scotland-based media composer and musical storytelle
www.jlarts.scot
October 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hello #PortfolioDay
I'm Jean-Loup, a composer from Scotland keen to find people to collaborate with and write music for.
I wrote music for theatre, AV video presentations and for small family events. I'm currently working on an EDM album
For my full portfolio see www.jlarts.scot
#MusicSky
I'm Jean-Loup, a composer from Scotland keen to find people to collaborate with and write music for.
I wrote music for theatre, AV video presentations and for small family events. I'm currently working on an EDM album
For my full portfolio see www.jlarts.scot
#MusicSky
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Am I the only one who always seem to punch in anything I play just a tiny bit ahead of the beat but enough that it sounds off on replay?
and I don't use "always" lightly here...
#ComposerLife
and I don't use "always" lightly here...
#ComposerLife
October 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Am I the only one who always seem to punch in anything I play just a tiny bit ahead of the beat but enough that it sounds off on replay?
and I don't use "always" lightly here...
#ComposerLife
and I don't use "always" lightly here...
#ComposerLife
Rush Members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Announce 2026 Reunion Tour variety.com/2025/music/n...
It's only a few dates in North America so I won't be able to make it but it's exciting to see Rush on the road again
#MusicSky
It's only a few dates in North America so I won't be able to make it but it's exciting to see Rush on the road again
#MusicSky
Rush Sets Reunion Tour for 2026; Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Discuss the ‘Difficult Decision’ of Finding a New Drummer After Neil Peart’s Death
Rush will head out on a reunion tour in 2026, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by a new drummer. The tour will pay homage to the late Neil Peart.
variety.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Rush Members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Announce 2026 Reunion Tour variety.com/2025/music/n...
It's only a few dates in North America so I won't be able to make it but it's exciting to see Rush on the road again
#MusicSky
It's only a few dates in North America so I won't be able to make it but it's exciting to see Rush on the road again
#MusicSky
Yesterday I played with side chaining, today I had fun with the arpeggiator. This new track is finally flowing and it's turning out to be great fun as it's supposed to be
#MusicSky
#MusicSky
October 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Yesterday I played with side chaining, today I had fun with the arpeggiator. This new track is finally flowing and it's turning out to be great fun as it's supposed to be
#MusicSky
#MusicSky
I'm so excited to have finally found a vinyl copy of #Firewind 's eponymous album from 2020. It's incredibly hard to find and I got a really good price for it.
It's such a powerful album. I really recommend a listen if you like power metal.
It's such a powerful album. I really recommend a listen if you like power metal.
September 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I'm so excited to have finally found a vinyl copy of #Firewind 's eponymous album from 2020. It's incredibly hard to find and I got a really good price for it.
It's such a powerful album. I really recommend a listen if you like power metal.
It's such a powerful album. I really recommend a listen if you like power metal.
Today I discovered:
Wintersun
An excellent Finnish #metal band (as they all are). Yes I know they've been around for 20 years but it's surprisingly difficult to discover new music these days. One thing I do miss about university life. And yeah I don't use Spotify for many reasons...
Wintersun
An excellent Finnish #metal band (as they all are). Yes I know they've been around for 20 years but it's surprisingly difficult to discover new music these days. One thing I do miss about university life. And yeah I don't use Spotify for many reasons...
September 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Today I discovered:
Wintersun
An excellent Finnish #metal band (as they all are). Yes I know they've been around for 20 years but it's surprisingly difficult to discover new music these days. One thing I do miss about university life. And yeah I don't use Spotify for many reasons...
Wintersun
An excellent Finnish #metal band (as they all are). Yes I know they've been around for 20 years but it's surprisingly difficult to discover new music these days. One thing I do miss about university life. And yeah I don't use Spotify for many reasons...
Do you ever feel the need to write a support ticket? Spend hours agonising over the wording to ensure every detail is captured, every scenario and component involved in the problem laid out as clearly as possible?
Only to receive a response from someone who hasn't understood a thing? #isitme
Only to receive a response from someone who hasn't understood a thing? #isitme
September 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Do you ever feel the need to write a support ticket? Spend hours agonising over the wording to ensure every detail is captured, every scenario and component involved in the problem laid out as clearly as possible?
Only to receive a response from someone who hasn't understood a thing? #isitme
Only to receive a response from someone who hasn't understood a thing? #isitme
Finally jumped onto Windows 11 for my main PC. Not a fan of the UI but luckily there are ways to revert to a win 10 look.
Nothing of importance broken so far but I'm sure something will crop up before long.
Nothing of importance broken so far but I'm sure something will crop up before long.
September 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Finally jumped onto Windows 11 for my main PC. Not a fan of the UI but luckily there are ways to revert to a win 10 look.
Nothing of importance broken so far but I'm sure something will crop up before long.
Nothing of importance broken so far but I'm sure something will crop up before long.
Walked 12 miles today and it feels just like one of my regular walks. Sounds stupid but committing to walking at least 5000 steps a day for the past year has paid off it would seem.
Link to the fundraising page is still active should you wish to contribute
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
Link to the fundraising page is still active should you wish to contribute
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
Team Rebours-Smith
Help Jean-Loup Rebours-Smith raise money to support Autism Initiatives UK
www.justgiving.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Walked 12 miles today and it feels just like one of my regular walks. Sounds stupid but committing to walking at least 5000 steps a day for the past year has paid off it would seem.
Link to the fundraising page is still active should you wish to contribute
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
Link to the fundraising page is still active should you wish to contribute
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
My family and I and doing the Edinburgh #Kiltwalk in support of Autism Initiatives. If you feel that this is something you could support as well, you can do so at the link below. Thanks in advance 🙏
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
Team Rebours-Smith
Help Jean-Loup Rebours-Smith raise money to support Autism Initiatives UK
www.justgiving.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
My family and I and doing the Edinburgh #Kiltwalk in support of Autism Initiatives. If you feel that this is something you could support as well, you can do so at the link below. Thanks in advance 🙏
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
www.justgiving.com/team/trs-kil...
After years of hoping beyond hope that a day would come when a Star Trek #Lego set would ever beam into our living rooms, it seems that day will finally be upon us soon.
#StarTrekLego
www.brickfanatics.com/lego-confirm...
youtu.be/C4gbBGp92RU?...
#StarTrekLego
www.brickfanatics.com/lego-confirm...
youtu.be/C4gbBGp92RU?...
LEGO confirms Star Trek set is 'coming soon' in teaser video
The LEGO Group has confirmed a Star Trek LEGO set is on its way with a teaser video, as well as a first look at a central minifigure.
www.brickfanatics.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
After years of hoping beyond hope that a day would come when a Star Trek #Lego set would ever beam into our living rooms, it seems that day will finally be upon us soon.
#StarTrekLego
www.brickfanatics.com/lego-confirm...
youtu.be/C4gbBGp92RU?...
#StarTrekLego
www.brickfanatics.com/lego-confirm...
youtu.be/C4gbBGp92RU?...
First public performance in #Taiko yesterday at the Strathaven Balloon Festival. Sadly no photos of the performance itself but it was a lot of fun but also a lot of work.
August 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
First public performance in #Taiko yesterday at the Strathaven Balloon Festival. Sadly no photos of the performance itself but it was a lot of fun but also a lot of work.
Megadeth announced that their next album and world tour would be their last. Nothing quite like making you feel old than one of the bands you loved as a kid calling it quits.
www.megadeth.com/blogs/news/f...
www.megadeth.com/blogs/news/f...
Final Album + Global Farewell Tour
“There's so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional. Most of them don't get to go out on their own terms on top, and that's where I'm at in my life ...
www.megadeth.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Megadeth announced that their next album and world tour would be their last. Nothing quite like making you feel old than one of the bands you loved as a kid calling it quits.
www.megadeth.com/blogs/news/f...
www.megadeth.com/blogs/news/f...
For the first time since I started composing I have a big project in mind that has enough potential that I'll want to see it through. This is really helping fuelling my drive to write music which can only be a good thing.
Hopefully it won't take too long before I can share the outcome
#composerlife
Hopefully it won't take too long before I can share the outcome
#composerlife
August 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
For the first time since I started composing I have a big project in mind that has enough potential that I'll want to see it through. This is really helping fuelling my drive to write music which can only be a good thing.
Hopefully it won't take too long before I can share the outcome
#composerlife
Hopefully it won't take too long before I can share the outcome
#composerlife
My favourite doctor and companion
August 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
My favourite doctor and companion
I have a new track in the works that I'm really quite happy with and I'm considering the possibility of writing a couple of more in the same genre to see if maybe I could do some sort of EP.
Imposter syndrome notwithstanding, it did take me a couple of weeks just to write this one but cross fingers
Imposter syndrome notwithstanding, it did take me a couple of weeks just to write this one but cross fingers
August 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I have a new track in the works that I'm really quite happy with and I'm considering the possibility of writing a couple of more in the same genre to see if maybe I could do some sort of EP.
Imposter syndrome notwithstanding, it did take me a couple of weeks just to write this one but cross fingers
Imposter syndrome notwithstanding, it did take me a couple of weeks just to write this one but cross fingers
Furthest I've been
N: Luosto, Finland
S: Kings Canyon National Park, CA, USA
W: San Francisco, CA, USA
E: Kuusamo, Finland
N: Luosto, Finland
S: Kings Canyon National Park, CA, USA
W: San Francisco, CA, USA
E: Kuusamo, Finland
Furthest I’ve been
N: Huntsville, Canada
S: Dunedin, New Zealand
W: San Francisco, USA
E: Singapore
N: Huntsville, Canada
S: Dunedin, New Zealand
W: San Francisco, USA
E: Singapore
Furthest I’ve been
N: Ayr, Scotland
S: Las Galletas, Tenerife, Spain
W: Detroit, USA
E: Odessa, Ukaraine
N: Ayr, Scotland
S: Las Galletas, Tenerife, Spain
W: Detroit, USA
E: Odessa, Ukaraine
August 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Furthest I've been
N: Luosto, Finland
S: Kings Canyon National Park, CA, USA
W: San Francisco, CA, USA
E: Kuusamo, Finland
N: Luosto, Finland
S: Kings Canyon National Park, CA, USA
W: San Francisco, CA, USA
E: Kuusamo, Finland