Stephen Letnes, a blind film composer and concert pianist, has worked on short films, documentaries, and feature films. When Stephen composes, he taps into the musical disciplines he gathered through lessons and performances. Following in the footsteps of the masters, his compositions pour forth. Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism, Stephen's work spans the globe, from feature films by award-winning directors in Atlanta, Georgia, to European World War II documentaries, and short films by Emmy award-winning directors in Italy.
A dirge. A slow and methodical processional - a movement for the condemned. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A conflicted piece; replete with runs, frenetic phrasing and chromatic chords that shouldn't work... but do. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
From frustration to longing; from pensiveness to exhilaration, this piece has a variety of sections from which to parse what you need. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A scientist is fastidiously conducting research, or a mathematician is working out a difficult theorem. Tight strings playing an easy-to-follow pattern with a marimba following up to provide lift and a touch of quirkiness to a pensive piece. Instrumental, Classical, 21st Century
Lots of 7th and 9th chords in here. Subtle jazz therein with a quirky syncopated middle and a melodramatic end. Ideal for montages. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
When telling someone you adore them just isn't enough. Ideal for passionate demonstrations of love. Sweet and dynamic solo piano with hints of modern Classical flavor. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
Deliberating whether you wish to love someone or let them go. Ideal for moments of anguish. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Accepting Juliet cannot have her Romeo or vice-versa. Ideal for emotional struggle but resolving to acceptance. Sweet and dynamic solo piano with hints of modern Classical flavor. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
A 3-part (looming intro, flamboyant middle and sweet finale) reflecting friendship and its ups and downs. Ideal for silent movies or mimed plays. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
An often gentle melody that is in an odd time signature, 9/8; it can add an element of awkwardness for subtext in an otherwise serene scene. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A traditional Romantic-era beginning and bridge, but modern and New Age elements mixed in. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A young man enters a mysterious city in ruins, but is curious to find out where the noise of a roaring crowd is coming from... he enters to discover a glorious sight. A mid-sized orchestral intro blossoms into a fully formed majestic musical theme of triumph. Great for scenes of mystery and discover, Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
A proper wedding processional or recessional. Upright and tender. Ideal for wedding scenes. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A weighty and 'loud' modern-classical piece. Hefty chords pound through the song. Ideal for plodding scenes. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A swimming and dreamy piece; a downcast middle with a furious "busy" finale. Ideal for dream sequences. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A discordant intro; mixed with peaceful sections amidst spells of anguish. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A modest but spritely New Age Irish jig. Ideal for nature scenes in the 'old country'. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Baroque-like movements mixed with a touch of modern chord progressions. The tail-end has some polyrhythms. Ideal for concert scenes. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Delirious, but uncertain about unrequited love. Lots of phrasing and curious chord progressions. Ideal for persons pacing around a room. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
New Age piece with some grit. Sweet but powerful. Ideal for wedding scenes. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A fast discordant piece, but with flowing piano choruses. Written in a modern pop song format - verse, chorus, etc. A very busy song. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
"Polite" epic music; broken into 3 parts. No hybrid elements (risers / drones). Traditional instrumentation beginning with simple piano and ends in full (tutti) fashion. Melody is carried throughout by different sections. Works for historical films. Instrumental, Dramatic, Hollywood Orchestral Epic
Heavy 'major' chords dot the piece. Soft and elements of delayed gratification throughout the piece. Sweet and dynamic solo piano with hints of modern Classical flavor. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
A rapid-fire and dexterous piece. Fluid and structured with frenetic elements. Ideal for a 19th century scene or an angry composer lashing out on his/her instrument. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A piece to praise someone worthy. Sweetness. Ideal for scenes where a journal or diary is being read or written in. Romantic. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Diffuse ominous simple piano theme morphs into a driving guitar march. Tasteful use of cello and choir; ideal for gritty dystopian / post-apocalyptic scenes or historical montage. Instrumental, Action, Orchestral Action
Soft and flowing simple melody with approachable rhythm. Modest and cute. Ideal for montages. Sweet and dynamic solo piano with hints of modern Classical flavor. Instrumental, New Age, Solo Piano
A contemplative man reflects on what he didn't achieve. Features soft piano with a gentle blues guitar overlay. Ideal for one-actor scenes looking over landscape or into a tumbler of scotch. Instrumental, Dramatic, Sad Music
A dreary and plodding, but methodical wedding processional for the dead. Ideal for scenes of hopelessness and the condemned. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Russian-inspired period piece with lots of runs and arpeggios. Ideal for concert scenes. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Modern Classical solo piano ceremonial piece with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for wedding processionals or recessionals. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A busy, fast chromatic piece with an uplifting chorus. Written in the modern pop style of song structure. Verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus and outro. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Derivative work of Rachmaninoff. Flamboyant. Relative strict adherence to Romantic-era ideals. Ideal for a concert scene or period piece. Modern Classical solo piano with a dusting of inspiration from 19th century Russian Romantic composers. Ideal for scenes featuring pensive single persons. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
A moody and flamboyant romantic-era derivative work. Disjointed and frenetic with a robust ending, it may be ideal for scatterbrained individuals; messy papers, disheveled rooms, etc. A Modern-Classical approach to solo piano; Inspired by 19th Century Russian Romanticism. Instrumental, Classical, Classical Piano
Strap on that gun belt and Doc Martens because it's time jump into the fray! Here is a weighty marching theme with a melodic bridge. Meaty guitars, wrecked synths and tons of HGH and testosterone fill up this track. It's time to suit up! Instrumental, Dangerous, Dramatic Chase
