We turn a client's real story into an original song or music video — a surprise moment that people never forget.
Every event can have music, decor and entertainment. But a personalized song or video created from a real story can become the moment people remember most - a surprise for a couple, a family member, a colleague, a client or a whole team.
A completely original piece — written for this story, never a copy of an existing song
Works as a surprise gift during the event
Can be replayed and shared after the event
Makes the celebration feel more personal
Smiles & Tears is about the emotional reaction: the moment when a personal story becomes a song, the room gets quiet, people smile, and happy tears appear.
We work with personal stories, emotional moments and event ideas of many kinds - from weddings and family memories to friendship, corporate milestones and private surprises.
Every package starts with the same core: a personalized song created from the client’s story. Agencies can offer these formats as premium add-ons and resell them using the suggested retail prices below or their own margin.
Two song versions, approximately 3 minutes each, with personalized lyrics based on the brief. The lyrics are edited by a copywriter, the idea is shaped by a creative producer, and the final sound is polished by a sound producer.
Real examples from the Personalized Song package.
Modern pop-funk anniversary song with a warm romantic groove.
[Verse 1] Mark saw Elena by the water, Lake Michigan, summer blue. Tony said, “You two should talk,” like somehow he already knew. Deep-dish pizza on the table, city lights in her eyes. One laugh on Michigan Avenue, and twenty-five years flew by. [Pre-Chorus] Through the late nights, through the small fights, you kept choosing love again. [Chorus] You still got that spark, still got that fire. Still dancing in the kitchen when the night gets tired. Still got that look, still got that heart. Mark and Elena, you still got that spark. [Verse 2] Sofia with her mother’s smile, Lucas with his father’s grin. A house full of noise and candles, and love always walking in. Chicago nights, old songs playing, your hands still know the way. After all the years behind you, you still move like yesterday. [Bridge] So raise a glass for Tony, for the night it all began. For every road you walked together, still holding the same hand. [Final Chorus] You still got that spark, still got that fire. Still dancing in the kitchen like the years went quiet. Still got that love, still got that heart. Twenty-five years later, you still got that spark.
Romantic German first dance ballad with soft piano and strings.
[Verse 1] Du saßt im Kleinen Café, am Fenster, ganz allein. Ich dachte, dieser Tisch wär meiner, doch dann fingst du an zu schmunzeln, leis. Du sagtest: “Ich wart auf meinen Kollegen”, ich sagte: “Ich auf meine Freundin hier.” Zwei Melange, ein falscher Tisch, und plötzlich blieb die Zeit bei dir. [Pre-Chorus] Draußen glänzte Wien nach Regen, Franziskanerplatz war still. Und ich wusste nicht, wohin das geht, nur, dass ich nicht gehen will. [Chorus] Bleib noch einen Moment, so wie damals in der Nacht. Bleib noch einen Moment, weil dein Lachen mich nach Hause macht. Wenn die Welt sich weiterdreht, halt ich dich fester als zuvor. Anna, bleib noch einen Moment, und dann für immer bei mir. [Verse 2] Wir liefen später am Kanal, mit kalten Händen, viel zu spät. Du hast erzählt von deinen Träumen, ich von allem, was mir fehlt. Sonntag gab es Apfelstrudel, Kaffee auf dem Fensterbrett. Kleine Zettel am Kühlschrank: “Bin gleich zurück. Vergiss mich nicht komplett.” [Pre-Chorus] In der Wachau, zwischen Reben, hast du meine Hand genommen. Und seitdem klingt jedes Morgen wie ein Lied, das neu begonnen. [Chorus] Bleib noch einen Moment, so wie damals in der Nacht. Bleib noch einen Moment, weil dein Lachen mich nach Hause macht. Wenn die Welt sich weiterdreht, halt ich dich fester als zuvor. Matthias, bleib noch einen Moment, und dann für immer bei mir. [Bridge] Heute draußen vor den Lichtern, unter diesem Wiener Himmel hier, stehen alle, die uns lieben, doch ich seh nur dich vor mir. Und wenn wir alt sind und vergessen, wo die Schlüssel wieder sind, sag ich leise diesen Satz, so wie damals, ganz bestimmt. [Final Chorus] Bleib noch einen Moment, wenn der Garten leiser wird. Bleib noch einen Moment, weil mein Herz nur bei dir irrt. Von dem falschen Tisch in Wien bis zu diesem ersten Tanz: Bleib noch einen Moment, und dann ein Leben lang.
Cinematic pop and atmospheric melodic hip-hop ballad.
[Verse] Tuesday morning, half past eight, Near Notting Hill, beneath the rain. My latte wore the name “Daniel,” Your coffee carried mine again. You wrote your number on the sleeve. I kept it hidden in my drawer. One wrong order, one small laugh — And suddenly, there was something more. [Chorus] Daniel, you are my quiet home, My shelter from the London noise. You never tried to fix my pain, You only stayed and held my voice. [Verse] That winter in our Camden flat, We packed Mum’s dresses on the floor. You made Earl Grey in her old cup And said, “Be strong with me no more.” [Final Chorus] From Notting Hill to standing here, With everyone we love in view, She’d say, “Choose the one who lets you soften.” Daniel, I will always choose you.
Emotional wedding ballad with intimate verses and a powerful chorus.
[Verse 1] I met you at Sarah’s birthday, you barely said a word. Just standing in the kitchen, half-smiling at the world. Then you helped me with the boxes out to my old car. We talked there in the parking lot under Austin stars. [Pre-Chorus] Somewhere between the small things, you became my peace. The hand I reach for first, the place my heart can breathe. [Chorus] You make the ordinary feel like home, coffee cups and late-night drives. Friday tacos, old movies, your hand always finding mine. Ryan, today I choose you in front of everyone we know. You make the ordinary feel like home, and with you, I’m ready to go. [Verse 2] You know my coffee order, you fix what falls apart. You make me laugh on hard days without trying too hard. In our first small apartment, you said, “We’ll be okay.” And standing here beside you, I believe it every day. [Final Chorus] You make the ordinary feel like home, in every little thing you do. No movie kind of love, just something honest, warm and true. Ryan, you’re my safest place, my calm, my heart, my road. You make the ordinary feel like home, and I’ll never let you go.
Energetic Latin pop and Afro-soul company anniversary song.
[Verse 1] South End office, three old chairs, one laptop on the floor. Handwritten timelines, coffee cups, first clients at the door. Snow outside the hotel lights, flowers packed in someone’s car. Name cards, candles, midnight calls, we were learning who we are. [Pre-Chorus] From rooftops to ballrooms, from chaos to art. Choir: We built it, we built it with heart. [Chorus] We built it with heart, we built it with fire. Every table, every flower, every night we climbed higher. Boston knows our name, but we knew from the start: Harbor & Bloom, ten years strong, we built it with heart. [Verse 2] Galas in December, weddings by the bay. Last-minute changes, still we found a way. Charity nights and conference halls, headsets on till two. Now the team is bigger, but the dream still feels brand new. [Final Chorus] We built it with heart, we built it with fire. Every guest, every detail, every impossible night. Choir: We built it, we built it with heart. Harbor & Bloom, ten years strong, same family, same spark. Boston raised the lights for us, we built it with heart.
Dark heavy rock ballad with a powerful arena-style chorus.
[Verse 1] Dad, I still remember that old Transit in the rain, early mornings, oil-stained hands, rock songs through the pain. You took me to the football, you taught me how to stand. Said, “Keep your word, son,” with a spanner in your hand. [Pre-Chorus] You never talked too much, but I heard you all the same. In every broken thing you fixed, I learned to carry your name. [Chorus] You were my thunder in the dark, my fire when the nights got cold. The quiet strength behind my heart, the toughest man I know. David, if I never said enough, I’m saying it tonight: you were my thunder in the dark, and you taught me how to fight. [Verse 2] Tea beside the toolbox, swearing at the kitchen light. Somehow every broken corner turned out alright. When my world got heavy, you just sat there by my side. No big speech, no answer, just the strength you never hide. [Final Chorus] You were my thunder in the dark, my fire when the nights got cold. The quiet strength behind my heart, the man who made me bold. Dad, this song is yours tonight, from your son, standing strong. You were my thunder in the dark, and you’ve been my home all along.
Includes the Personalized Song package plus a simple visual video with an image or abstract background and song subtitles. The final result is delivered as a video, making the lyrics easier to follow and simple to show on a screen or projector during an event.
Real examples from the Song + Lyric Slideshow package.
Includes the Personalized Song package plus a video montage created from photos and videos provided by the client. The materials are edited to the rhythm and emotion of the song, subtitles are added, and the final result is delivered as a video.
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Includes the Personalized Song package plus a full cinematic music video. The client provides as many photos as possible of the gift recipient, a character is created based on that person, the creative producer develops the visual concept from the song lyrics, multiple scenes are generated and edited, subtitles are added, and the final result looks like a complete music video featuring the person, even though they did not take part in a real shoot.
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Two rounds of revisions are included in every package. Additional revisions are quoted separately. If more revision rounds are needed: €30 / $35 per round.
Each project combines story, lyrics, sound, AI workflow and creative direction. Short self-introduction videos will be added here later.
CEO & AI Creator
Leads the studio, develops AI workflows and turns client stories into personalized songs and video concepts.
Copywriter
Works with briefs, stories and lyrics, shaping personal memories into emotional song texts.
Sound Producer
Refines the sound, selects the best versions and helps each song feel polished, emotional and ready for delivery.
Creative Producer
Shapes the creative direction of each project, including mood, story flow, references and final emotional impact.
A clear, simple process from your first message to the final files.
We create your first song at no cost, so you can experience the quality, format and emotional impact for yourself.
Add Smiles & Tears Studio to your own offering with your own markup, or order songs and videos directly for specific events when needed.
Both parties sign a Partnership Service Agreement for personalized AI music and video production, covering services, deadlines, revisions, payment terms and usage rights.
We provide a clear brief template. You send the names, story, mood, event context, photos or videos if needed, and any important details that must be reflected in the result.
We create the song or video and deliver the final audio or video files according to the selected paid package and agreed timeline.
For your first free song, briefs or event collaborations, contact Smiles & Tears Studio directly.
