Stephen Buzzell's musical compositions meld breathtaking melodies and grooves. A New England-based artist who studied at Berklee College of Music, his compositions evoke a wide array of settings and eras, from the 1920s to the Mississippi Delta and urban streets. Stephen has written music for TV and film, including the soundtrack for a documentary that debuted at the Telluride Film Festival to critical acclaim. Having been called a "musician's musician," he favors the warmth and quality of live instruments over synth tracks and loops.
Trippin Over You has an R&B feel with drums, bass, piano, electric piano and electric guitar with male voice on top. It talks about thinking someone is attracted to you and the excitement that brings. Male Vocals, Pop, New Romantic
A sultry tenor sax over acoustic guitar, electric bass and percussion. Think Jobim. Great for relaxation or a love scene. Very easy to listen to. A good candidate for streaming as well. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
A laid-back bluesy clarinet evocative of the big band era of the 1930's and 1940's, this tune is the perfect backdrop for a nostalgic scene or period piece with a melancholic or wistful vibe. Similar to many Woody Allen film scores. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
A light piano track with a fun, laid back groove, this tune conjures that feeling of getting a promotion, landing a first date, overcoming life's challenges and feeling confident. Perfect for a romantic comedy, light drama, product launches, commercials for pharmaceuticals, Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
Mandolin and Baritone guitar play unison melody over Baritone guitar and Bass unison lines, organ, acoustic guitar, drums, Maracas and Congas. Great for a travel show or tropical scene in film or tv. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Remembering Joe is Electric guitar over Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar rhythm, Bass, Drums and Percussion. Joe was a kind woodsman who lived on my road and used to come visit me. Written on his birthday. Great dreamy background track for film or tv scenes involving nature in the summertime. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Hope is Electric guitar and Piano lines over Synth Pad, Electric guitar rhythm, Bass and Drums. It has ethereal chords and melody where the piano and guitar sometimes play together and other times play off of each other. Great background track for film or tv contemplative scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Lift Me Up is alto sax over electric guitar, electric piano, bass and drums. A sophisticated urban jazz feel. A good track that would be great for a theme or credits role in film or tv as well as inspiring urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Best Part Of Me is an urban alto sax over electric piano, bass, drums and percussion. It has a bouncy feel with emotional melodic sax lines. A light hearted positive track great for tv or film love or urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Beautiful Things is about pandemic paranoia and how we can shift our focus to ease our worries. Marimba gives it an island feel. Good for film or tv dealing with this topic. Male Vocals, Pop, Tropical Pop
Summer Bossa Nova is a silky tenor sax over classical guitars, upright bass and percussion. A dreamy island feel with a kind of Stan Getz sax sound. Great for film or tv scenes of islands, pools, beaches or club scenes. Beautiful dancing island women a must for this sexy tune. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Playful, upbeat clarinet tune evocative of the big band era of the 1920's and 1930's. Perfect for a scene of youthful hijinks, rom com, adventure or elation in a modern or bygone era. Melodic clarinet plays against a rhythmic mandolin strum, building to double clarinets with a hint of dixieland, Instrumental, Dramatic, Happy Music
At Home With You is a gentle hopeful easy to listen to soft jazz track with a little bounce to it. Alto sax over Wurlitzer piano, Synth keys, Piano, Electric guitar, Bass and Trap Drums. Great soft jazz instrumental for film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Waiting for You is Alto Sax over Acoustic guitars, Electric guitars, Wurlitzer piano, Organ, Piano, Bass, Drums and Percussion. A hint of David Sanborn in this sax solo. Great background instrumental for film or tv scenes of urban skylines, skyscrapers, top of the hub restaurants, couples etc. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
April Rain is about falling in love for the first time and the magic that entails. She goes to school far away at the end of summer. This version is modeled after Dan + Shay 10,000 Hours which is a country style with two part harmonies. Good for film or tv scenes around this topic. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
Where We Are is Alto Sax over Acoustic guitars, Piano, Wurlitzer pianos, Bass, Drums and Percussion. It is R&B jazzy with a comfortable easy slow groove with sax floating above it all. Great easy listening background for film or tv scenes of love and friendship. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Piano and Electric guitar trade melodies over bass and percussion. This is a beautiful and inspiring Piece full of wonder. Great for scenes from space looking at the earth or amazing nature footage. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
View From Bald Peak is beautiful melodies on acoustic guitar, piano and bass. They are ethereal, soft and heartfelt. The sections are strong and just keep getting better. Great for a heartfelt film or tv scene of social interactions, loving couples, families or friends. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
A slower, minor keyed mandolin tune interwoven with a lovely clarinet theme. This tune is perfect for nostalgic, contemplative, slightly subversive and humorous scenes. Perfect for a small time caper or mishap in a Mediterranean country, regret, contemplation, a hint of mischief. Instrumental, European, Italy
Mine To Hold is Tenor Sax over Piano, Bass and Drums. Emotional jazz ballad great for film or tv soundtracks over scenes of love making, new love, mature love or simply old friends spending time together. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Are You Holding Up is about being there for those in need when they've lost someone. It is bass, drum machine, piano, electric piano, Arp, electric guitar, organ, Pigments, Mellotron, Wurlitzer, SQ80V and male voices. Great for film or tv scenes dealing with this subject. Male Vocals, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
We'll Be Fine is a Bruno Mars type R&B song about a failed relationship and looking forward to a better one. So glad Bruno is bringing back classic soul R&B music. Harmonies for the half of the verses and solo for the rest. Great film or tv track for scenes of relationship failures and future hopes. Male Vocals, RnB, RnB Pop
Soprano sax over piano, bass and drums. A beautiful jazz ballad. An existential journey into the meaning of life as we lose and gain people that we love. Great soulful piece for film or tv scenes that could use that kind of background. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Bootstraps is about pulling yourself up by your bootstraps through building your confidence. It focuses around emotional colors e. g yellow = afraid, green = envious, red = angry and blue = sad. It is a fun country rocker that would be great for film or tv bar scenes. Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
Distant Earth is Electric Guitar, Soprano and Tenor Sax over Piano, Bass, Drums and Percussion. It is ethereal and jazzy in its chord structure and melodies. Great modern jazz ballad for film or tv urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Downtown LA is funky piano lines over organ rhythmic and melodic lines, bass and drums. You might notice a little Dave Grusin influence. Great for a tv theme or a fun film scene. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Big Boss Man is about a common experience many have had with work situations where the boss is not the most benevolent person. I've been there. It has a Steely Dan style with piano and bass lines in sync under doubled male vocals, electric guitar and drums. Great for film or tv urban work scenes. Male Vocals, Pop, 70's Pop
Echo The Cries is electric guitar over synth pad, acoustic baritone guitar, bass and drums. A slow soulful crying distorted electric guitar with a hint of Jeff Beck. Great for film or tv with an epic sorrowful scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
Grateful is classical guitar and clarinet unison melody lines over classical guitar rhythm, bass and drums. It is innocent and pure with a light hearted accepting look at life in general. Great for a sweet moment in film or tv. Instrumental, Dramatic, Tender music
Happiness is electric guitar chord soloing over piano, bass and drums. Infectious creative guitar jamming over a mid tempo jazz chord background and a great feel. Great for a variety of scenes in film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
In Love With You is Alto sax over synth keys, Wurlitzer piano, bass and drums. In the tradition of Kenny G. Think lights turned down low in an intimate setting with soft music and silk sheets. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Janie's Going To Get Her Way is a fun Steely Dan type song about a woman being used by drug dealers and getting revenge. Great for tv or films looking for this classic sound. Male Vocals, Pop, 70's Pop
Joe Cool is Tenor sax over Wurlitzer piano, Acoustic guitar, Clavinet, Bass, drums and percussion. It is in a Steely Dan style with a very cool laid back savvy groove and melody. Great for urban scenes in film and tv. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
Latin Breeze is electric guitar and mandolin lines over keys, bass, drums and percussion. It has a great laid back Latin feel with strong melodic lines. Great for tropical or Latin film or tv leisure backgrounds. I could also see this as a travel channel background. Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Jazz
Lazy Summer Day is clarinet over acoustic guitar, upright bass and drums. It is in an old jazz style with chunk chords and brushes drums over a mid slow tempo. Easy going hopeful track. Great background for film or tv summer urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Letting Go is alto sax over piano, electric guitar, bass and drums. It is mid tempo with a cool groove and a taste of David Sanborn in the sax. It is very up beat and positive showing a love for life. Great for film or tv scenes looking for an uplifting sound. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Measured Hope is electric guitar and piano over bass and drums. A beautiful unique track where piano and guitar play melodic chord sequences over a groovy flowing background. It has a sweet bridge as well. Great for uplifting film or tv scenes. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Lost In Our Love is about a shy guy interested in a girl and his plan to win her. It's a 70's R&B style with ooh's under a male lead vocal with harmonies on the choruses. Piano, electric guitar, bass, drums and vocals. Great for film or tv scenes of male love pursuit of a woman. Male Vocals, Pop, 70's Pop
Another Day Of School is about a child not wanting to go to school and willing to do about anything to get out of it. It is from my sister's book of children's poems that I put to music. A comedic blues style. It's funny and understandable. Great for tv or film depicting this type of scene. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Not One Familiar Face is about a child finding themselves in a place where they don't know anyone and feeling very shy and uncomfortable. The track is piano and voice. It is a confidence builder story. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Now That You're Gone is about losing someone unexpectedly and the aftermath of emotions that ensues. It is acoustic guitars, bass and drums/percussion with male voice. The three sections are strong melodically. This is for my sister so it is emotive. Great for film or tv scenes of loss. Male Vocals, Alternative, Indie Pop
African Sunrise is an atmospheric song using banjo and synth sounds along with percussion and drum machine to create a rhythmic backdrop for long note melodic sequences. Great background for film or tv using an African landscape. Great for a travel show as well. Instrumental, World Music, Pan-World Fusion
Catch That Train is a metaphor for something needing to be done quickly with excitement as an element. Electric guitar over bass and drums. Great for film or tv needing this kind of feel. Instrumental, Country, Country Two-Step
Chicken Soup is about a child who gets sick from being in the snow underdressed and has to have a lot of mom's homemade chicken soup which they hate. It's a funny tale set to a swing blues track. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Church Of Music is electric guitar over organ, bass, electric guitar and drums. A slow soulful clean guitar solo with a gospel sound. Great for film or tv protest, civil rights, church or funeral scenes. Instrumental, Spiritual, Instrumental Gospel
Close To You is about finding love and then someone has to leave. It is a slow soulful track with hip hop drums, dreamy Rhodes, vocal and bass. An emotional journey into falling in love and how circumstance ends what should have continued. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature. Male Vocals, Pop, 70's Pop
Colors For Nina is a sax section with clarinets and an electric guitar floating above over piano, drums, bass, percussion and organ. It is up tempo and fun. Good for club or restaurant scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Soul Jazz
Comfort My Soul is a piano solo that emotes longing, beauty and bittersweet feelings. Good for film or tv introspective scenes. The A section style is almost classical with some jazzy chords mixed into the B section. Instrumental, Dramatic, Calm Mellow Music
Coming To America is Mandolin and Piano lines over Baritone guitar, bass and Djembe. One can picture the struggle of traveling across America before the country was developed using only horses and wagons. Great for films or tv that use Americana Roots music. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
County Fair is about the joy of playing music with others and the effect it has on making the audience happy. It's a feel good song appropriate for film or tv scenes depicting outdoor musical venues for families and friends. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Pop Singer-Songwriter
