The official channel of Tim Smolens of the music groups High Castle Teleorkestra, Estradasphere, and I.S.S. See music videos from my various projects as well as in-depth and unorthodox explorations of music theory, songwriting and music production lessons, vocal arranging, and more.

BABYLON SISTERS: A Songwriting Deep Dive On Steely Dan's Chordal Masterpiece
1:08:47
BABYLON SISTERS: A Songwriting Deep Dive On Steely Dan's Chordal Masterpiece
Tim Smolens Sings Steely Dan's Peg and Shows the Chords
4:32
Tim Smolens Sings Steely Dan's Peg and Shows the Chords
PEG: The Wild Chord Progression & Songwriting Secrets (Steely Dan)
42:59
PEG: The Wild Chord Progression & Songwriting Secrets (Steely Dan)
Billy Joel's ALLENTOWN: The Wild Chords & Songwriting Secrets
28:40
Billy Joel's ALLENTOWN: The Wild Chords & Songwriting Secrets
How to Tune Your Guitar to the Dominant 7th Chord of the Universe
25:09
How to Tune Your Guitar to the Dominant 7th Chord of the Universe
The Complex Chords of In The Back of My Mind (Beach Boys, Brian Wilson)
52:28
The Complex Chords of In The Back of My Mind (Beach Boys, Brian Wilson)
MUSIC APPRECIATION FRIDAY (8/2/24)
25:44
MUSIC APPRECIATION FRIDAY (8/2/24)
The Savage Chords of THE GIRLS ON THE BEACH (The Beach Boys)
41:29
The Savage Chords of THE GIRLS ON THE BEACH (The Beach Boys)
MUSIC APPRECIATION FRIDAY (7/26/24)
22:13
MUSIC APPRECIATION FRIDAY (7/26/24)
The Wonderful Chords & Melody of A Rose For Emily (by The Zombies)
23:08
The Wonderful Chords & Melody of A Rose For Emily (by The Zombies)
Exploring The Wild Chords of Deacon Blues (Steely Dan)
51:37
Exploring The Wild Chords of Deacon Blues (Steely Dan)
My Review of Mr. Bungle's Chemical Marriage (Disco Volante)
20:49
My Review of Mr. Bungle's Chemical Marriage (Disco Volante)
Understanding Cents (¢) and 12 Tone Equal Temperament (HARMONIC SCIENCE w/ Tim Smolens)
33:35
Understanding Cents (¢) and 12 Tone Equal Temperament (HARMONIC SCIENCE w/ Tim Smolens)
EXPLORING The Chords and Composition Tricks of “I JUST WASN’T MADE FOR THESE TIMES,” (Beach Boys)
1:04:14
EXPLORING The Chords and Composition Tricks of “I JUST WASN’T MADE FOR THESE TIMES,” (Beach Boys)
I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (Beach Boys cover) by Tim Smolens
6:17
I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (Beach Boys cover) by Tim Smolens
Preview of Wild International Music Collection
11:35
Preview of Wild International Music Collection
MUSIC APPRECIATION FRIDAY (5/31/24)
17:36
MUSIC APPRECIATION FRIDAY (5/31/24)
Slash Chords, Inversions, & Alternate Bass Notes (Everything You Need To Know)
44:34
Slash Chords, Inversions, & Alternate Bass Notes (Everything You Need To Know)
Pool Shark: Sublime's Surprisingly Brilliant Key Modulations
17:48
Pool Shark: Sublime's Surprisingly Brilliant Key Modulations
Caroline No: The Chords, Song Form, and Composition Techniques (Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys)
24:26
Caroline No: The Chords, Song Form, and Composition Techniques (Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys)
Songwriting Secrets of The Sicilian Clan (Ennio Morricone)
23:27
Songwriting Secrets of The Sicilian Clan (Ennio Morricone)
How I Transformed Brian Wilson's Craziest Vocals On Original Song
18:41
How I Transformed Brian Wilson's Craziest Vocals On Original Song
Half-Diminished Masterclass (The Hidden Versatility of the mi7b5 Chord)
1:04:45
Half-Diminished Masterclass (The Hidden Versatility of the mi7b5 Chord)
The Greatest Truck Commercial Anthem You Never Heard (American Tough)
3:56
The Greatest Truck Commercial Anthem You Never Heard (American Tough)
Every Type of Key Modulation (Everything You Need to Know)
6:50
Every Type of Key Modulation (Everything You Need to Know)
C5 is the Secret Power Chord of the Universe
8:16
C5 is the Secret Power Chord of the Universe
Surf's Up: Exploring Brian Wilson's Pop Masterpiece (Chords, Themes, & Structure)
58:29
Surf's Up: Exploring Brian Wilson's Pop Masterpiece (Chords, Themes, & Structure)
Steely Dan's MU MAJOR Chord Explained (w/ Stack o' 4ths & Minor 11th)
22:11
Steely Dan's MU MAJOR Chord Explained (w/ Stack o' 4ths & Minor 11th)
Learn Every 4-Note Chord In One Lesson
8:28
Learn Every 4-Note Chord In One Lesson
The Secret of the DEACON BLUES Intro Chords (STEELY DAN)
13:37
The Secret of the DEACON BLUES Intro Chords (STEELY DAN)