Reviews

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“I had the privilege of working with Kirk from 2021 into 2022 when he took on the role of composer and sound mixer on my feature documentary. I was able to easily communicate ideas with Kirk, and I could not be more satisfied with how Kirk really made the music not only fit the film, but embrace and embolden the emotions throughout. I had such a great experience working with Kirk that I also asked him to score a short commercial I had just shot. The ideas came together so fast and the client was thrilled with the combination of visuals and music. I highly recommend working with Kirk on your next project, as his professionalism is sky-high, but he is extremely humble and a joy to work with. I would gladly hire him again for my future work, especially since Kirk makes the process so stress-free and enjoyable, while putting out very high-level work with extreme attention to detail.” ~ Randy Rock, Writer/Director/DOP, Golden City Films

“I had the pleasure of working with composer Kirk Smith and I’m thrilled to offer this letter of reference on his behalf.  Throughout the production we did together he had proven to be a real creative talent, possessing an impressive understanding of how music can shape and colour character, enhance cinematic vision, and effect overall storytelling. Kirk is a true asset and a pleasure to work with. He is professional, intelligent and most importantly, passionate. I would recommend Kirk without hesitation.” ~ Cam Patterson, Writer/Director/Executive Producer, SoGo Productions, Inc.

“It is my extreme pleasure to recommend Kirk Ashley Smith for Sound Design and Music supports in post– production. Mr. Smith worked on two productions for Eagles Three Productions Rising “The Blue Lady” , which he did sound design and created a nuanced world that greatly enhanced the world of the main characters story. Plus in the second production “IN THE ECHO OF EVIL” , a dystopian drama. Mr. Smith created from scratch a complete sound design and some of the scoring that allowed the audience to feel through the sound design a new world. Again I highly recommend this talented and very dedicated artist.” ~ Tijuana Layne, Eagles Three Productions Rising

“I really appreciated the supportive and professional approach to music production that OakStream offered. They strive for musical excellence and have a friendly family approach to collaboration. ~ Shezza, Award-Winning Recording Artist

“It was a positive experience for me and I plan to continue the relationship. Kirk was easy to work with, relaxed, and drew the best out of me.” ~ Vincent Ellin, Solo Bassoonist

“OakStream is not only an excellent local resource, but the finished product exceeded what I had hoped for. Absolutely nothing less than a professional working environment! There was a job to do and it was done well.” ~ Ralph Zacharias, onxunited

“I am so pleased with all the work OakStream did for our production. From the musical score to sound effects, OakStream really turned our film into a force to be reckoned with.” ~ Kyle Rudge, Independent Film Producer

“I just wanted to praise you for your terrific work with the SportsArt audio. Your level of professionalism and attention to detail is excellent. I would recommend you for sure and you know that we will be working together again soon.” ~ Joe Marcoux, President – Just Did It Training and Consulting

“This production was my second opportunity to collaborate with Kirk and it was an even better experience than the previous. He has a creative edge that made his audio selections fun and usable, and his technical expertise eliminated the stress of set-up and technical rehearsals. During the production, he never missed a cue and even improvised a few cues that enhanced the performance. I recommend Kirk to anyone who needs fast, affordable, reliable, quality audio production.” ~ Tim Webster, Drama Instructor, The King’s School

“We’re totally pleased with the project – thanks for all your patience, professional assistance and a job well done.” ~ Willy Dueck of Harmony Sound

“Kirk is a very professional and patient individual with great insight into what a classical singer requires in a recording. He allows the artist to concentrate on their craft rather than the technical side of the recording. I appreciated that I was able to be an active participant in the production decisions.” ~ Jessica Strong, Soprano

“It was a pleasure working with OakStream Music. Their timely, reliable and high quality work was greatly appreciated. We will definitely be working with them again.” ~ Leanne Havelock, Account Coordinator – Mars Hill Group