For us, Mark was part of the DNA of The Night Temple. He was part of the opera that began the idea and composed and performed at the first night we held in our apartment. He composed pieces for six events and came to almost every event. He was a titan of personality, humor, sensitivity, sarcasm and genuine care. His talent was gut wrenchingly moving and beautiful and totally unique. Like us, he appreciated the live experience of music and he delivered magic every single time he performed.
We’re dedicating this Saturday’s string night to our wonderfully sweet and talented friend Mark @mythsmaker . With performances from his dear friend @alisonlewismusic and his former students and friends @biskupkaa and @tfranco_music , wonderful composers @tylerstrickland with Mark’s friend @cathjoymusic conducting and @toynejeff and music by Mark with guest players @adrianneduncan and @mantylacomposer plus hosts @carisa_bianca_mellado and @andrew_dalziell
RSVP at link in bio @thenighttemple
Little recap from our May Jazz Night!
If you missed it, remember you can always come on the first Friday of the month to listen to some jazz with our talented hosts @claudiamedinamusic@kyle_simpson_composer and incredible guests🎷
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The countdown to The Music in Visual Media Conference 2026 has officially begun 🎶 and we’re so happy to have @timdavies72 as part of our panel, Orchestration Techniques
Join us this May 29–31 for a weekend full of inspiration, creativity, and connection with professionals from across the industry.
Tickets available on our website — link in bio 🎟️
Only a few weeks left until The Music in Visual Media Conference 2026 🎬🎵 and We’re excited to have @siddkhoslamusic joining us for our panel, World Music Influences in Composition.
See you May 29th, 30th, and 31st for an unforgettable weekend of panels, networking, and conversations about the future of music in visual media.
Tickets available now — link in bio ✨
Kia Ora, we are raising funds to support Mark Smythe’s family with the heartbreaking and unexpected costs of bringing Mark home to Aotearoa New Zealand following his sudden passing in Los Angeles.
Any contribution, big or small, will help ease the financial burden on his whānau during this incredibly difficult time and ensure Mark can make his final journey home to Aotearoa surrounded by the love and support of his community. Link is in @kiwisinla bio or screenshot the QR code and from your photos hold your thumb down on the image to go to the webpage. Ngā mihi Thank you 💛
We’re getting closer and closer to The Music in Visual Media Conference 2026 this May 29th, 30th, and 31st, and we’re so excited to have @laurakarpman join our panel, Composing for Genre 📺
Join us for three days of conversations, insights, and networking with incredible professionals.
Tickets available on our website — link in bio - ✨
In 2022, Mark joined our band on piano for a show that would be the first incarnation of the night temple. After a 2 and a half year hiatus with. our band, Night Tongue, we finally decided to make the move to start playing again. We had our plan to start a regular residency at our space every couple of Tuesdays starting tonight. Then Mark passed away, shocking us all, leaving a horrible hole in our lives and we almost cancelled. But it turns out that music is still the best remedy for us, so we’ll be at The Night Temple playing our first ever show with a new lineup. Our full new lineup is @carisa_bianca_mellado@andrew_dalziell@ellehaertofficial@nick_soole_music@coreyvogeln and Luke Janela. One of Mark’s colleagues @mattpipermusic will be playing some experimental ambient soundscapes to open. This will be a low key night of dark, dreamy music.
I took these photos last year, and I remember Mark telling me, “So, are you gonna be the photographer today?” I answered, “Yes, Mark.”
He smiled and said, “Well, I hope you make me look good!” I laughed.
He was a special part of this community.
You will be deeply, deeply missed, Mark 🤍 🕊️
