Discography

The Kavya Project (2001)-- complex MIDI score-based compositions.

The Don Loans Project (2003)-- volume one of collaboration with Jacob Snyder. 

Trance Breakdowns: Early Electronic Music (2003)-- original electronic music composed and produced by Christopher Smith. Remastered and published in March 2020. 

The Don Loans Project Vol. 2 (2004)-- volume two of collaboration with Jacob Snyder. 

Early Works (2003-2007)-- compilation of original instrumental compositions written and produced between 2003 and 2007. Recorded in various locations throughout Vermont. Collected, remastered, and published in March 2020. 

The Best of the Don Loans Project (2005)-- reworking of favorite songs written and produced with Jacob Snyder. 

Requiem for Adam (2006)-- an original instrumental work paying tribute to a dear and late friend. 

An Evening with The Don Loans Project (2006)-- live performances by Chris Smith and Jacob Snyder, recorded in Bennington and Randolph Center, Vermont. Published in March 2020. 

How to Play Favorite Songs of and by The Don Loans Project (2007)-- instructional recording by Jacob Snyder and Chris Smith. Published in March 2020. 

Songs in Four and Seven: The Rutland Album (2009)-- The Don Loans Project pays homage to Rutland, Vermont. 

Green Ridge All Stars (2007-2009)-- supergroup featuring members of The Don Loans Project and Riding Shotgun of Boston, Massachusetts. Recorded in Braintree, Vermont. 

Green Ridge All Stars Live in Braintree (2007)-- complete performance by Jacob Snyder, Chris Smith, Chris Antonowich, Joe DePasquale, and Tom Stepsis. Recorded in Braintree, Vermont in April 2007. Remastered and published in March 2020. 

Your Favorite Songs (2009)-- The Don Loans Project's first album of cover songs. 

Christopher Smith and Friends at Chandler Music Hall (2009)-- recorded by Little Gems Productions. In support of Randolph Area Habitat for Humanity. 

The Don Loans Christmas EP (2010)-- limited release Christmas greetings by Chris Smith and Jacob Snyder. Remastered and published in March 2020. 

The GRAS Band Live in Braintree (2011)-- live recording of a performance by the Green Ridge All Stars in Braintree, Vermont. Featuring Joe DePasquale, Chris Antonowich, Tom Stepsis, and Chris Smith. 

Music Minus Zero (2011)-- original experimental instrumental recordings performed and produced in Braintree, Vermont. 

Steely Don (2011)-- a remake of Steely Dan's 1975 album Katy Lied, produced in collaboration with Jacob Snyder. 

Christmas EP (2011)-- holiday greetings. Remastered and published in April 2020. 

Hopes of the Decent (2012)-- an "experimental soundscape" featuring audio clips of moments from the Bush administration. 

Gimme Unshelter (2012)-- songs recorded on Riford Brook Road in Braintree, Vermont. 

Christmas EP (2012)-- holiday greetings. Remastered and published in April 2020. 

Comprehensive Music (2013)-- instrumental recordings that seek to represent the doctoral comprehensive exam process. 

Songs of Protest and Representation 1965-1970 (2013)-- ten performances of popular American songs that were influential during a period of social and political turmoil. 

Christmas EP (2013)-- holiday greetings. Remastered and published in April 2020. 

Snowbound (2014)-- original instrumental compositions recorded 2010-2014. Remastered and published in April 2020. 

Improviso: Living Stereo (2014)-- original experimental instrumental recordings produced in Tunbridge, Vermont. 

The Soft Bulletin (2014)-- a remake of the Flaming Lips' 1999 The Soft Bulletin performed and produced in Braintree, Vermont. 

I Got You Tree (2014)-- a collection of original and cover songs produced by The Don Loans Project. 

Three Feet In the Grave (2015)-- a remake of Beck's 1994 album One Foot In the Grave featuring Jacob Snyder and Adam Turner. 

Sunset: Empty Reel (2015)-- original experimental instrumental recordings produced in Tunbridge, Vermont.  

Think Too Much (2015)-- a remake of Paul Simon's 1983 Hearts and Bones album performed and produced in Tunbridge, Vermont. 

Mim Herwig Reads Bill Mundell [producer] (2015)-- recording and production of the late author's spoken-word tribute to her dear friend. 

Randolph Singers Concert [producer] (2015)-- recording and post-production of the Randolph Singers' 2015 holiday program at Chandler Music Hall. 

David Bowie Tribute (2016)-- a three-track tribute to the late, great artist. 

Mud On the Tracks: Musings of a Nobel Laureate (2016)-- The Don Loans Project pays tribute to Bob Dylan. 

They Might Be Covers: A Short Tribute to TMBG (2016)-- three recordings of songs written by They Might Be Giants. 

Desert Music: Volume 1 (2017)-- experimental instrumentals recorded in Trinidad, Colorado and Braintree, Vermont. 

Sabbatical Music 2016-2017 (2017)-- performances captured during the 2016-2017 academic year. 

The Randolph Singers' Concert [producer] (2017)-- recording and post-production of the Randolph Singers' 2017 holiday program at Chandler Music Hall. 

Swing North Big Band (2017-2018)-- recordings with Swing North Big Band of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. 

Hopeful Sessions (2018)-- recordings of original songs produced in various locations throughout central Vermont. 

These Clouds Are Real: The Flaming Lips' Clouds Taste Metallic (2018)-- with additional tracks by Joe DePasquale and Tom Stepsis. Recorded in Vermont and Colorado.

Green Mountain College Choir [producer] (2018)-- compilation, processing, and publication of Green Mountain College choir recordings, 1996-2003.  

Building and Loan (2018)-- the latest collection by The Don Loans Project, Christopher Smith and Jacob Snyder. 

Wild Root: For the People EP (2018)-- reggae band based in southeast Colorado. Chad Meade on guitar, vocals, music and lyrics; Brad Skinner on drums; Laura Fabec on keys and sax; Chris Smith on bass. Produced at Animas Studio, Trinidad Colorado. 

Live at the Fox West [producer] (2019)-- recording and production of multiple performances in the auditorium of the Fox West Theatre of Trinidad, Colorado. 

Long Road Music (2019)-- original instrumental compositions, created and produced at Animas Studio in Trinidad, Colorado. 

Christmas EP (2019)-- produced by Christopher Smith at Animas Studio in Trinidad, Colorado. 

At the Kenefick-Ross Steinway (2019)-- performances recorded in December 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. 

The Don Loans Project BONUS (2002-2020)-- playlist of over eighty unreleased recordings by Chris Smith and Jacob Snyder. Collected and published in March 2020. 

Liminal Space Force (2020)-- original instrumental recordings created in Braintree, Vermont and Trinidad, Colorado. With Randy Welch on bass (selected tracks). 

John Prine Tribute Invitational (2020)-- recording project produced in collaboration with Donna Harper Keyes. 

Superstars at Las Animas Grill (2020)-- live performance recording of a supergroup featuring southwestern Colorado musicians. 

Birthday Session (2021)-- solo performances of favorite songs captured in a living room in Trinidad, Colorado. 

Desert Music Volume 3 (2021)-- original instrumental recordings produced in Trinidad, Colorado. 

Summer 2021 Concert Series [producer] (2021)-- digital capture and production of live concert recordings.

Muppets Take Manhattan (2022)-- covers of songs from the Muppet film. 

West of Topeka: Desert Music Volume 5 (2024)-- original instrumental recordings produced in Trinidad, Colorado. 

The Flaming Lips' Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (2024)-- covers of the landmark Flaming Lips album.