Inked Origins
Black Tattoo Sound was founded in 2025 by musician, composer, and producer Chris Smith to carve a sharper, more intentional path through music and sound design.
From film and commercial work to audio branding and artist production, every sound we create is crafted to elevate story, emotion, and identity.
At Black Tattoo Sound, fresh ideas are fueled by seasoned expertise. While our name is new, our approach is the result of decades spent composing, producing, and refining music and sound that move audiences.
Every project we take on is designed to leave a lasting mark. With more than 25 years of experience writing, recording, performing, and producing music, Chris Smith brings a strategic and cinematic approach to every project — blending creativity with precision to deliver sound that resonates.
We don’t chase trends — we compose them.
Welcome to Black Tattoo Sound.
Custom Music + Sound Design. Ink Your Story In Sound
Chris Smith
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | COMPOSER | SOUND DESIGNER
Photo by Eli Hausman
About Me
I’m Chris Smith, founder of Black Tattoo Sound — your partner dedicated to crafting custom music, sound design, and audio branding that leaves a lasting mark.
Before launching Black Tattoo Sound, my professional life took a few different shapes. In my 20s, I served as a Vice President and project manager at Bank of America during the NationsBank merger, where I saw firsthand how powerful — and personal — rebranding can be. Later, I built, owned, operated, and sold a restaurant company that grew to nearly 40 restaurants. Both experiences taught me how strategy, story, and emotional connection shape how people experience brands.
But through every chapter, music has always been my anchor. Over the past two decades, I've written, recorded, and produced critically-acclaimed albums under the name Sunshone Still, blending cinematic soundscapes with personal storytelling. Black Tattoo Sound is the next evolution — a place where creativity and strategy come together to create original, resonant sound for filmmakers, brands, content creators, and artists.