Jon schmidt是一位具有古典风格的新世纪音乐作曲家和钢琴家。生于犹他州盐湖城一个杰出的音乐家庭。早年曾跟姐姐学习钢琴—她是一位古典钢琴家。父母均是来自德国的移民，钟爱古典音乐。Jon schmidt早在8岁时就举办了自己的个人钢琴独奏会，同时还能自己作曲并轻松地弹奏莫扎特的奏鸣曲，经常和父亲—一位著名的音乐家同台演出。
Jon schmidt花了10余年的时间学习古典音乐。16岁时他成了一位钢琴教师。当他决定将自己的职业生涯完全转到音乐时，才20岁出头。1991年Jon Schmidt独立出版了自己的首张个人专辑《August End》。1993年在和唱片公司Aubergine签约后，他录制了自己的第二章专辑《Walk in the Woods》。紧接着1年后又出版了专辑《A Day in the Sunset》。后来又陆续推出了《Jon Schmidt Christmas》（1997年）、《To the Summit》（2000年）等专辑。

Jon Schmidt (born 1966) is an American pianist located in Salt Lake City. 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 seven 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"


Jon Schmidt - August End (1991)
Jon Schmidt - Walk in the Woods (1993)
Jon Schmidt Jon Schmidt Christmas (1997)
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Jon Schmidt - August End (1991)

专辑名称：August End
艺术家：Jon Schmidt
发行时间：December 2, 1991
发行公司：JS Productions
音乐品质：mp3/192K

专辑曲目：

01.Heart of a Child
02.Homecoming
03.Nativity
04.First Love
05.Ridin' West
06.August End
07.Piece Of The Storm
08.All Of Me
09.Song Of The Ocean
10.Bedtime Story

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Jon Schmidt - Walk in the Woods (1993)

专辑名称：Walk in the Woods
艺术家：Jon Schmidt
发行时间：December 2,1993
发行公司：JS Productions
音乐品质：mp3/192K
Amazon.com：★★★★★

Jon Schmidt is a rare commodity in today's music world — he is an artist that will simply not play into a single musical genre. Often labeled a "New Age" artist, Jon takes the essence of New Age and turns it on its head. Adding elements of Rock 'n' Roll and Classical music, Jon takes New Age music to a place it has never been before.

With seven albums to his credit, Jon takes listeners on an exhilarating yet heart-felt musical journey. Jon's compositions rise above the "paint-by-numbers" songs of today. He has been able rescue the noble parts of New Age from the clutch's of "over extended synthesizers" to bring the listener exceptional, solid music that is fun and still poignant. From the Classical Piano stylings of the wildly popular "Waterfall" (which Jon wrote as a teenager) to the Rock 'n' Roll hybrid "Pachelbel meets U2," Jon has been able to find a pure sound that is distinctly his own without ever succumbing to the trappings of the music genre.
With his eclectic blend of sounds, Jon has produced a loyal following that is just as diverse as his musical interests. Jon's music has crossed the great divide finding an audience across the globe. While Jon sees himself as an American artist in the West, his music has touched people the world over, as anyone can see from the response to his music online. As Reuben Evans, a UK fan states, "[Jon is] Awesome! Simply Brilliant, the sort of music that stops you dead and demands that you listen."
Jon's music has not simply crossed cultural divides but generations as well. From pre-teens to post Baby Boomer, the diversity of Jon's audience is a unique as the music itself. As M. Durrell from Kansas states, "[Because] my husband AND my grandchildren enjoy Jon's music — it states volumes of the reach to all ages..."
Because of Jon's strong musical appeal, his sheet music continues to touch the new crop of fresh pianists. As thousands will attest, the "kid tested, parent/teacher approved" outcome illustrates why Jon's 6 volumes of musical scores fly off the store shelves. He has inspired teenagers to stick with their piano lessons and children to try it for themselves. Who would think that a New Age artist would have the teenyboppers of today raving about the "awesome" music?
Jon himself was raised on the masters. Born to German immigrants, classical music was a part of everyday life. Jon was playing Mozart Sonatas and composing his own music at the ripe old age of 11. Worried about what kind of future a musician father could provide a family, Jon majored in English with plans to continue on for an MBA. However, while performing occasional benefit shows during those college years his music began to take off. As Jon realized that people would give him a chance, he took a leap of faith and rented out the largest concert hall in Salt Lake City and presented his own concert. There was no turning back from his music. Jon is now both a happily married father of 5 and a successful musician.
Jon's live performance is everything you would expect from hearing his music. From the tender stories of the inspiration behind his music to the show stopping, acrobatic, pyrotechnic finale, Jon Schmidt puts on a show that cannot be duplicated. His laid back, fun-loving personality shines through, while he avoids the melodrama of "New Age" concerts. The spirit of his shows is not lost on audiences. Jon has won the hearts of crowds internationally. He performs to sell out crowds and his annual Christmas Concert has become a staple of the Wasatch Front holiday season.
In a time where music is becoming more and about a brand to sell, Jon Schmidt is a breath of fresh air. Jon Schmidt is creating pure music that does not bow down to genre and image but rather rises above them to bring the listener an innovative music experience

专辑曲目：

1. Good Times
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
10. Cherished Moments

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Jon Schmidt Jon Schmidt Christmas (1997)

专辑名称：Jon Schmidt Christmas
艺术家：Jon Schmidt
发行时间：November 7, 1997
发行公司：Deseret Books
音乐品质：mp3/192K
Amazon.com：★★★★★

Christmas is a time of strong emotions, from joy to sadness and from bubbly effervescence to moody melancholy. Jon Schmidt Christmas captures the feelings of the holiday season in all their richness. Schmidt's piano is sweet and easy on the ear. But his straight ahead simplicity can be deceptive, belying the immense depth of his work. I was impressed with the range of emotions both conveyed and evoked by his work.
I was swept away by the vibrance of I Saw Three Ships. In a kick- up-your-heels irish romp, Schmidt's fingers dance an impromptu Riverdance. Schmidt's own arrangement, Christmas Morning, is an upbeat tune that celebrates all the best of Christmas morning: the anticipation of opening brightly colored packages, waking up early to that first cup of hot coffee, and being caught in the whirlwind called cooking the Christmas dinner. And, finally, his rendering of Silent Night struck just the right chord for me--reverent jubilation. His almost silent introduction builds to a joyful crescendo. Schmidt's love of the Christmas season is evident in his play.
--Richard Banks (Reviewed in 1999)

Track List：

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 (Sweet Are the Bells)
10. Christmas Hymn
11. Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming
12. Behold and See
13. Gaelic Blessing
14. Silent Night

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http://ifolder.ru/9026456
or
http://www.filefactory.com/file/ab7752/n/Christmas_rar