[4] In 1993 he formed the band Einstein's Secret Orchestra (later called Einstein's Secret Outlaws), voted Best Electronic/Instrumental Band at the Cleveland Free Times Music Awards in 2001,[5] and produced two CDs of ESO's music, with others produced by the SubGenius Foundation.
He spent over 20 years creating soundscapes on his weekly SwampRadio ESO radio show at WCSB in Cleveland.
[9][10] On Friday November 23, 2007 a tribute event called Chasfest: The Rumble in the Urban Jungle was held at the Beachland Ballroom in his honor.
Ivan Stang of the Church of the SubGenius for the event), and a special guest appearance by Egyptian composer Halim El-Dabh.
[11] Sounds from Smith's instruments can be heard on the Dune soundtrack and Hans Zimmer was said to be a big fan.