Cello Music, Reimagined
Combining live cello melodies with self-produced backing tracks, Ryan Smith creates a rich, live-ensemble experience as a solo performer. Enjoy familiar melodies accompanied by creative textures of piano, acoustic guitar, strings, and more - presented with feeling and style.
Friendly and highly-experienced as a solo working musician, versatile Ryan loves creating a fitting soundtrack for weddings or in any other setting you'd like beautiful, approachable live music.
The music sits in the background as easily as it can be deeply enjoyed by those who wish to, creating a connection between one or hundreds of guests, always allowing for easy conversation.
If you love hearing a very talented cellist playing music that anyone can enjoy up to hours at a time - you are in for a treat with Albuquerque's Ryan Smith Cello Music!
One musician. Full sound.
My vision is to LOVE playing along with my backing tracks. And audiences pick up on the genuine feeling, detail and quality of the music as a whole. These are the main two reasons I've invested a solid 10,000 hours into creating my collection of backing tracks!
Taylor Swift is a great singer-songwriter and human being. This is my take on one of my favorites from her. It's intended to be a close copy; I saw it as a golden opportunity to learn from top artists, producers, and mixers. I'm happy to say it's a hit. More Taylor is in the works, but for today, several are on the Song List page!
It's important to me that every cover song is easy to recognize, and also sounds cool as its own piece of music (especially for those who don't know it). This song was a grand challenge in that regard, but determination has always paid off here. You can request any song. I'm confident I can make a version you'll love.
This video went semi-viral on TikTok, which was quite an experience! Over 250k views, 50k likes. The arrangement, as with all my solo music, was created, recorded, and performed by me. Every sound carefully placed, always driven by my passion for giving people the best music I possibly can.
This song is an audience favorite in any kind of setting. This performance was dedicated to the memory of an amazing person and friend named Eric Campbell.
This unique piano arrangement I created gives this song a classy and demure new life. I made this specifically for an upscale wedding, but as you can see, it fits in the country just as well. Stay tuned for a little dry humor.
A fun afternoon in Bernalillo improvising a solo with some musicians I had never met. I actually got my start playing non-classical cello on blues stages, always letting the emotion fly with improvised solos.
Thank you to the Village Guitarist in Cedar Crest, NM for featuring me on your channel. I highly recommend this local shop and the people who operate it.
From Thomas: "This is the man if you are looking for cello in any capacity. An amazing talent that made my new record shine like I never thought possible." You can hear more of my work with Thomas Hinds on his wonderful studio album, Barbwire Bouquet.
Performing "Cover Me Up" - one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite songwriters (Jason Isbell) - on a patio in Old Town Albuquerque in the summer. Thank you to the City of Albuquerque for supporting the arts by organizing Old Town performances of all kinds!
Playing Bach's Bourree in C, from the 3rd cello suite, during a wedding pre-ceremony ("Prelude", if you like) performance at Hotel Albuquerque's beautiful chapel. I often mix in a nice classical piece or two before a wedding, but of course it depends on the setting & the overall vibe the couple is looking for, etc. By request, some weddings & events are entirely classical.
When it comes to enhancing weddings & events, I believe less is often more. There's nothing better than a cello - the instrument most similar to a human voice - to really make people feel something. Always uplifting, occasionally reflective, I'm so grateful the mix of genres and styles has been a consistent success for a massive variety of settings and audiences!
