For Your Consideration

69th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Michael Van Bodegom Smith
Category 1 · Record Of The Year
Category 3 · Song Of The Year

Back & Forth

Main Artist: Michael Van Bodegom Smith

Back & Forth is an intricate, rhythm-driven track blending soulful vocal performances, dynamic horn section arrangements, and a tight rhythm ensemble. Featuring Sol Joun on lead vocals and a powerhouse backing band, the recording captures intricate interplay between acoustic and electronic textures.

Production & Personnel Credits
Produced & Written By
Michael Van Bodegom Smith
Featured Artist
Sol Joun
Background Vocals
Michael Van Bodegom Smith, Jimena Ochoa
Bass Guitar
Pablo Arruda
Guitar
Simon Cheon
Drums
Hal Rosenfeld
Percussion
Khai Zhen Yap
Keyboard
Bryard Huggins
Saxophone
Derrick Tate
Trumpet
Michael Van Bodegom Smith
Mix Engineer
Caitlyn Holley
Song Mix Location
Sonic Fuel Studios
Vocal Direction
Jimena Ochoa
Cover Art Design
Izaiah Castillo
Publishing Admin
WVZ MFG PUBLISHING CO.
Category 72 · Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album

Historias: Puertas que Susurran

Main Artist: Michael Van Bodegom Smith

Historias: Puertas que Susurran is a deeply atmospheric ambient work conceived in dialogue with the visual arts. Created in tandem with the contemplative art exhibition by visual artist Mayra Medina, the album weaves subtle trumpet phrasing, warm guitar harmonics, and evolving acoustic textures into a meditative architecture designed for reflection and deep listening.

Each movement functions as an auditory doorway—echoing the themes of memory, space, and transition explored across the exhibition and its accompanying cover artwork.

Production & Personnel Credits
Produced & Written By
Michael Van Bodegom Smith
Trumpet
Michael Van Bodegom Smith
Guitar
Simon Cheon
Creative Consultant
Jimena Ochoa
Cover Art Design
Everica Ochoa & Mayra Medina Ochoa
Publishing Admin
WVZ MFG PUBLISHING CO.
Category 40 · Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Music from the Play)

Main Artist: Michael Van Bodegom Smith

Crafted for the stage, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (Music from the Play) blends theatrical grandeur, sharp stylistic wit, and virtuosic instrumental arrangements. The score balances gothic atmosphere with playful, high-energy musicality.

Production & Personnel Credits
Produced & Written By
Michael Van Bodegom Smith
Trumpet
Michael Van Bodegom Smith
Creative Consultant
Matt Masino
Cover Art Design
Everica Ochoa & Mollie Menuck
Publishing Admin
WVZ MFG PUBLISHING CO.
Production Entity
Lazy Susan Theatre Co.