Stephen Buzzell's musical compositions meld breathtaking melodies and groove. A New England-based artist who studied at Berklee College of Music, his compositions evoke a wide array of settings and eras, from the 1920's 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.
Power Groove is a heavy beat with synth bass, a stinger synth chord and electric guitar power chord melodies. It has a heavy groove and strong melodic sections. Great for film or tv scenes of urban landscapes, dystopian futures etc. Instrumental, Rock, Electronic Rock
Prohibition Blues is clarinet and piano blues/jazz lines, bass and drums. Great for prohibition era or cabaret type films. I can see gangster scenes, illegal still scenes, folks operating under the radar to bring the contraband to the public. Instrumental, Jazz, Cabaret
Rainbow Colors is about new love, making a home and raising a family. Acoustic guitars, upright bass and drums. It is a lighthearted story of a young couple having twins and what that entails. My neighbor just had twin girls which prompted this. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature. Male Vocals, Pop, 70's Pop
Refugee talks about our perception and acceptance or not of refugees, weaving in compassion. R&B beat with bass, piano, electric guitar and Wurlitzer piano with male vocal. It is a plaintive call to try and understand from their side. Great for a documentary around this subject. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Emo
Release Your Heart is a coming of age song where a lost soul from a broken family searches for a place in the world. It is guitar and voice with bass reminiscent of Sting. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Remember Ed is pedal steel over guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass and drums. It has a back porch kind of feel. Ed encouraged me to play pedal steel and was very supportive. Great for background music in country films or tv for bar scenes or leisure activities, even a road trip. Instrumental, Country, Classic Country
Albanian Eyes is reminiscent of Spanish Eyes which is a soft, easy to listen and/or slow dance to. Soprano Sax over Piano, Acoustic guitar, Bass and Drums. Dua Lipa is Albanian. Great jazz ballad for sexy film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Remembering Peggy is about honoring Peggy Lee. Electric guitar lead over Wurlitzer piano bass and drums. Hint of Fever. Great for film or tv background of a bar. I got to see her record at A&M studios in 1975 with full orchestra - unforgettable. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Retro Fresh is electric guitar over effected guitars, keyboard, bass and drums. Bit of a James Bond feel. I can feel the intrigue and see the hot cars and such. Great for campy film or tv Bond like scenes or even a surf film. Instrumental, Dramatic, Playful Curious
Rip It Good is a wild abandon electric guitar over bass, drums and electric guitar. It is super funky due to the crazy lead guitar and the chop guitar. Great for a bar scene with a band playing in the background. I could see a robbery in progress as well or a Baja road race. Instrumental, Rock, Funk Rock
Satan is about fighting our demons and telling Satan to leave us alone. It is fingerpick classical guitar and voice in a bluesy roots style. Drawing from a little Greg Allman influence. I'm overdriving a transformer plugin to get that bit of distortion. Great for film or tv scenes of addiction. Male Vocals, Blues, East Coast Blues
Scars is about falling in love and then losing it and the lasting scars that result. Acoustic guitar, bass and drums with three part harmonies throughout. A bit of Sting influence. Good for film or tv scenes around this topic. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Scat The Blues is a down and out kind of song. Scat vocal with electric guitar over acoustic guitars, bass and drums. A roots type of blues with a stomp kind of beat. Great for tv or film scenes of city street vagrants or other down and out folks. Instrumental, Rock, Blues Rock
Send Her A Samba is Classical and Electric guitar chord melodies over bass, drums and percussion. It is mid-up tempo with a smooth rhythmic sound. There are A, B and C sections with distinct melodic characteristics. Great for tropical or Brazilian scenes in film or tv. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Side by Side Again is a story of extended family get togethers at the holidays. Fingerpick acoustic guitar with voice. There's nothing like a large family get together to create yearly memories that last a lifetime. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature. Male Vocals, Christmas, Christmas Vocals
Silent Night starts with guitars, adds mandolin and bass, adds piano and baritone guitar, adds soprano sax and clarinet. This is a gentle buildup of a beautiful carol. This would be great for film or tv backgrounds of Christmas scenes. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Acoustic
Simple acoustic guitar track, James Taylor style, optimistic and soothing, with just a bit of hint of an edge.... challenges met and overcome, it hasn't been easy but its going to work out in the end. Documentary, people working together, or dramatic film with lighthearted edge. Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Since You Set Me Free is Wurlitzer piano, bass, drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synth and voice. It is sexy and sensual set in the bedroom for young lovers. It talks about choices between love and career. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature. Male Vocals, RnB, Neo-Soul
Skating The Boardwalk is Tenor sax over Piano, Bass, Drums and Percussion. The style is Motown. It has a sweet comfortable groove with strong melodic sections. Great for film or tv background scenes of social or family get togethers where everyone is in a good mood. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
Smoky Mountains is Clarinet over Mandolin, Acoustic guitar slide, Baritone guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums. Roots style with strong melodic sections. I have driven the Smoky Mountains and feel this song. Great for films or tv scenes of this or similar areas in the country. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Snap To It is Tenor Sax over Electric Guitar, Bass and Drums. A hip hop type of beat with sultry sax melodies and fingerpicked electric guitar chord blocks. Great for film or tv background music for urban scenes. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Snipe Sailing is about a type of sailboat called Snipe. It is a 16ft two sail boat that is fun to use. Acoustic guitar drives it along with organ electric guitar bass and drums. Hint of Stephen Stills. Great for film or tv action background. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
Snow Capped Mountains is Christmas type keyboards with soprano sax and synth bass. It has a kind of regal feel like castles or cathedrals. There are A, B and C sections well defined. Great for film or tv scenes for Christmas or regal settings. Instrumental, Christmas, Xmas Ensemble
Someone Came Along is about the journey of trying to find mutual love and finally finding it. Acoustic guitar fingerpicked with upright bass and brushes drums. It's an up tempo waltz with a bit of a jazzy feel. Great for film or tv scenes where unsuccessful dating finally turn into the real thing. Male Vocals, Pop, Pop-Jazz
Something Lost is Tenor Sax over Piano, Bass and Drums. This is a beautiful jazz ballad reminiscent of composer Michel Legrand. Great for film or tv scenes of sensitive summer love scenarios. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Something Lost is Piano, Bass and Drums. This is a beautiful jazz ballad reminiscent of composer Michel Legrand. Great for film or tv scenes of sensitive summer love scenarios. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Song Within Your Heart is about finding love and then losing it and how that changes your life. Piano, acoustic guitar, bass and drums. Sometimes you never get over someone and the rest just pales in comparison. Great for film or tv scenes the deal with this scenario. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Sophisticated is Electric guitar lead over Wurlitzer Piano, Bass and Drums. Great little up tempo with a hip hop bounce and a jazzy set of chords. Great for film and tv scenes of urban settings revolving around social scenes, love or the pursuit of love. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Southern Maine Roots is Acoustic guitar slide over Baritone guitar, bass and drums. It has a bounce to it with a mid-up tempo. Wood stoves and dirt roads. Great for films or tv scenes of backwoods living. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Spanish Heart is electric guitar lead and keys lines over acoustic guitar, bass, drums and percussion. A beautiful melodic soulful journey to a new land. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature, epic life changing journeys bittersweet from leaving your home to hope for the future. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Piano over clarinets, classical guitar, upright bass, Wurlitzer piano and drums. Quirky in that is stops and goes every 8 bars which makes it different and cool. Great for a light hearted crime scene in film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Cool Jazz
Streets On Edge is a modern heavy beat with bass and electric guitar lines. It has a stomp type of beat with raw guitar rhythms and melodies. Rough and ready urban setting. Great for film or tv scenes of this nature, street gangs, car chases etc. Instrumental, Rock, Modern Rock
Struttin is electric guitar lines with cool clap and guitar percussion, piano lines, bass and drums. It has a driving feel in one part and then goes back to the raw sparse part. The bridge is kind of funky. Great as a tv show theme song or competitive sports background. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Christmas classic on acoustic guitar, mandolin, baritone guitar and bass. This is a public domain song originating from the French hymn Gloria arranged by Edward Shippen Barnes. Instrumental, Christmas, Christmas Acoustic
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
Summer Solstice Love is voice over classical guitar, upright bass patch, EDM beat and percussion. It feels up tempo and is about falling and being in love. A feel good Latin song. Great for film or tv scenes of tropical beaches, city streets, social scenes, street dancing. Male Vocals, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Summer Will Always Return is about the dread of having to go back to school after summertime. It is in a swing jazz blues style. Lyrics from my sister's book of poems for children. Great for film or tv scenes of September school starts. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Summer's Cat is about being young and not knowing how to treat a pet so they run away from you. Fingerpicking acoustic guitar and voice. Lyrics from my sister's book of poems for kids. Great for film or tv scenes dealing with this phenomenon. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Summer's End is a piano based existential goodbye to summertime, remembering all the warm sunny day experiences while welcoming the crisp Fall air soon to come. Good for a dreamy stroll on the beach or in nature. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
Sunday Dream is Electric guitar and Piano over Electric guitar rhythm, Bass and Drums. It is an ethereal soundscape with ambient overtones like you're in a dream which can happen some Sundays. Great surreal piece for film or tv scenes. Instrumental, New Age, Contemporary Instr
Sunday Morning Reflections is about looking back at your life in gratitude. Soprano sax over acoustic guitar and bass. Retrospective atmosphere in this gentle soprano melody and bass melody counterpoint. Great background track for film or tv scenes of looking at your life on a non work day. Instrumental, Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Swedish Anthem is reminiscent of Swedish House Mafia. It offers a few musical themes using synths and a drum machine. The sections go together well and C changes the groove to more up tempo. Great background for millennial party scenes in film or tv. Instrumental, Pop, Pop/EDM
Take A Chance is Electric guitar lead over Wurlitzer piano, electric guitar rhythm, bass and drums. It has a Steely Dan influence with strong sections that feel like a 70's pop song. Great for sophisticated urban scenes in film or tv. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
Take Me Back is a classic lush saxophone and clarinet bed with clarinet lead and rhythm section reminiscent of the big band era. It has strong sections that lead well into each other. The horn section lines are strong. Great for a dance scene or romantic background for film or tv. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Take My Hand is a mellow acoustic rich track with melody on a tack piano and supported by acoustic guitars and mandolins topped off with bass and drums. It has 3 sections. It would be nice under a film or tv scene involving nature or a couple walking hand in hand. Instrumental, Folk, Contemporary Folk
Take The Long Road is a song about life's journey and how to appreciate it. Banjo, mandolin and acoustic guitar make it sound like American roots. It has a strong chorus that turns into harmonies later on. Great for film or tv scenes around the philosophy of life. Male Vocals, Americana, Americana
Tea At Chimney Rock is a magical fantasy about Cormorants in lovely dresses having tea on a rock in the ocean. It is beautiful and charming using piano, bass and voice. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
Thank You is about someone being grateful for their spouse. It is sensual and soulful. It is mid tempo with organ, piano, acoustic guitar, bass, male voice and drums. It's a soul song. Good for film or tv scenes of intimate couple settings. Male Vocals, RnB, 1980's Vintage RnB
That's Why Babies Cry is a funny preposterous song explaining the reason why babies cry. It is in swing blues style which makes a little more funny. Great for a comedy film or tv show of babies crying and caregivers going crazy trying to figure out why. Male Vocals, Childrens, Childrens English
The Frog At Scottow Bog is about getting abducted and the pain that causes. The track is roots based on baritone guitar which gives it that dark sound. The vocal is soulful and mournful. Great for film or tv covering this topic for kids. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Dramatic
