Samuel Joseph Smythe is an American composer known for his impactful scores in the Hollywood entertainment industry. Raised in the Pacific Northwest and educated at the University of Southern California, Smythe quickly made a name for himself by skillfully blending traditional orchestral elements with modern sounds. His career began with Gordy Haab on the Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings game, work for Christopher Young with director Sam Raimi, and further development at Hans Zimmer's studio with Jim Dooley on various projects for Disney, Dreamworks, FX Networks, and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

 

His recent ten-year collaboration with Haab led to significant contributions of his own original music for the Star Wars game series—Battlefront, Battlefront 2, Squadrons, Jedi Fallen Order, and Jedi Survivor. Notably these scores were recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, adding to their richness and depth. His music has garnered many awards across the industry, most notable a recent GRAMMY award for the soundtrack album Star Wars: Jedi Survivor.

 

Smythe's music is recognized for its depth and ability to enhance narratives across different media. His work is marked by memorable melodies and robust harmonies that have received praise from both critics and audiences. Dedicated to evolving music in entertainment, Smythe continues to work with top directors and producers in the industry.