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Schmidt's influences include [[Mannheim Steamroller]], [[Billy Joel]], and [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]].{{Fact|date=October 2008}}
Schmidt's influences include [[Mannheim Steamroller]], [[Billy Joel]], and [[Ludwig van Beethoven|Beethoven]].{{Fact|date=October 2008}}


Schmidt currently has more than 2 million hits on [[YouTube]] for his piano/cello arrangement of [[Taylor Swift]]'s "[[Love Story (Taylor Swift song)|Love Story]]" and [[Coldplay]]'s "[[Viva La Vida]]", which is called "Love Story meets Viva La Vida".<ref>http://www.jonschmidt.com/catalog/index.php?osCsid=7f6d179769c986aa090f4b9584883d3f</ref>
Schmidt currently has more than 2 million hits on [[YouTube]] for his piano/cello arrangement of [[Taylor Swift]]'s "[[Love Story (Taylor Swift song)|Love Story]]" and [[Coldplay]]'s "[[Viva La Vida]]", which is called "Love Story meets Viva La Vida".<ref>http://www.jonschmidt.com/catalog/index.php?osCsid=7f6d179769c986aa090f4b9584883d3f</ref> However, due to copyright restrictions, he is unable to sell the song. Since Coldplay retains the rights to [[Viva la Vida]], they can and do deny him the right to use it commercially, although Taylor Swift has given permission for the use of Love Story.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==

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Jon Schmidt

Jon Schmidt (born 1966) is an American pianist currently residing in in Salt Lake City, Utah. He describes his style as "New Age Classical." He was born to German immigrants who acquainted him with the works of such composers as Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin. He began songwriting at age 11. To date, he has released eight albums and seven piano books containing transcriptions of original arrangements.

His work is often described as New Age music with pop elements of hook and melody. He is also noted for his treatment of harmony, counterpoint, and rhythm.[citation needed] His works were also featured on sample discs for the Iomega Hipzip Digital Audio Player with the pieces "Sacred Ground", "All of Me", and "Waterfall".

Schmidt's influences include Mannheim Steamroller, Billy Joel, and Beethoven.[citation needed]

Schmidt currently has more than 2 million hits on YouTube for his piano/cello arrangement of Taylor Swift's "Love Story" and Coldplay's "Viva La Vida", which is called "Love Story meets Viva La Vida".[1] However, due to copyright restrictions, he is unable to sell the song. Since Coldplay retains the rights to Viva la Vida, they can and do deny him the right to use it commercially, although Taylor Swift has given permission for the use of Love Story.

Personal Life

Schmidt is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[2][3][4][5]. One of his CDs is a collection of Hymns without Words.[6] Schmidt has also worked with Peter Breinholt in producing music for Especially for Youth.[7]

Schmidt and his wife Michelle have five children.[8]

Discography

"Bonus Tracks", 2009, JSP Productions

  1. Love Story meets Love Story (Taylor Swift Remix)-external video
  2. Long Long Ago (Piano/Cello)
  3. Jessica's Theme (from The Man from Snowy River)
  4. Road Trip
  5. 8:42 at Red Rock Canyon (Verbal Intro)
  6. 8:42 at Red Rock Canyon
  7. All of Me (Sut's Fav.) Live
  8. Dumb Song Live
  9. Peanuts Medley Live (Linus & Lucy, Track Meet - Vince Guaraldi Cover)
  10. Death of Dumbledore
  11. Thank You (For the Heroes)
  12. The Fishing Stream
  13. ROCKmaninoff (Prelude in C-sharp minor - Rachmaninoff)

Hymns Without Words, 2006, JSP Productions

  1. For the Beauty of the Earth
  2. Renaissance Hymn (Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise / Saints Behold How Great Jehovah)
  3. Baptism Hymn
  4. A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
  5. Our Savior's Love
  6. Onward Christian Soldiers
  7. Hymn of Nature (All Creatures of Our God and King)
  8. Funeral Hymn (Jesus the Very Thought / Tribute)
  9. That Easter Morn
  10. O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown
  11. Behold the Wounds in Jesus' Hands

Winter Serenade, 2004, JSP Productions

  1. In The Bleak Midwinter
  2. Pachelbel meets U2
  3. North Pole Express (Ding Dong Merrily On High)
  4. Wexford Carol
  5. Still, Still, Still
  6. First Run
  7. Winter Serenade (Sussex Carol)
  8. Deep Winter (Prelude in B-flat minor)
  9. Last Lullaby (Thomas' Song)
  10. I Will

To The Summit, 2000, JSP Productions

  1. Prelude (My Little Girl)
  2. Rush Hour on the Escalante
  3. To the Summit
  4. Night Song
  5. Game Day (Highland Games)
  6. Air on the "F" String
  7. Our Song
  8. I Do
  9. Can't Help Falling in Love
  10. Sacred Ground

Jon Schmidt Christmas, 1997, Shadow Mountain

  1. Were you There?
  2. Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella
  3. Christmas Medley
  4. Stars Were Gleaming
  5. I Saw Three Ships
  6. Star Carol
  7. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
  8. Christmas Morning
  9. Süsser de Glocken
  10. Christmas Hymn
  11. Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming
  12. Behold and See
  13. Gaelic Blessing
  14. Silent Night

Day in the Sunset, 1994, Aubergine Records

  1. By Moonlight
  2. Soaring
  3. Morning Light
  4. Care Free
  5. Going Home
  6. Solace
  7. Christopher's Song
  8. Longing
  9. Second Variation
  10. Big Sky Sunset

Walk in the Woods, 1993, Aubergine Records

  1. Good Times (Class Of '84)
  2. Waterfall
  3. Passages
  4. Winter Wind
  5. Walk In The Woods
  6. Hymn of Spring
  7. Bells of Freedom
  8. Good Day
  9. Tribute (Rose-Anne's Song)
  10. Cherished Moments

August End, 1991, Aubergine Records

  1. Heart of a Child
  2. Homecoming
  3. Nativity
  4. First Love
  5. Ridin' West
  6. August End
  7. Piece Of The Storm
  8. All Of Me
  9. Song Of The Ocean
  10. Bedtime Story

Singles

  • One song in 2008 Tender Mercies album by Steven Sharp Nelson:
    • 8. New World

References

  1. ^ http://www.jonschmidt.com/catalog/index.php?osCsid=7f6d179769c986aa090f4b9584883d3f
  2. ^ Jon Schmidt - LDS Musician
  3. ^ LDS musician Jon Schmidt takes over the Tabernacle | Scroll
  4. ^ John Schmidt Performs Benefit Concert - Topix
  5. ^ LDS Church News, January 8th, 2005
  6. ^ DeseretBook.com - Jon Schmidt
  7. ^ Forward With Faith Especially for Youth 2000 CD - BYU Bookstore
  8. ^ Wadley, Carmen. "Father's delight: New 'Lullaby' piano CD combines musicians' love of music and family." Deseret News, 20 June 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2009.

External links

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