London-born film score composer and classical music arranger, David C. Hëwitt began on the piano at six and later studied in London and America, earning a BA (Hons) in music and theology. He is now scoring Beheading Buddha, a film featuring Brian Blessed (Star Wars, Family Guy) and Jenny Agutter (An American Werewolf in London, Child's Play 2). He recently finished scoring a modern version of Shakespeare's Macbeth, starring Anthony Head (Buffy, Little Britain). David's music appears on The Kilborn File (Fox Network), Emmerdale (UK Soap), and other shows.
David's song "Visions of Passacaglia" is the winner of our Editor’s Choice Award for November 2012 for its stunning Gypsy passion and vision of hope, love, and longing. Featuring soaring violin melodies and sublime female vocals, this song touches the heart and soul of audiences, adding a searing reality and raw emotion to epic tales of life and love.
David C. Hëwitt's Features include: Macbeth – Jeamland Productions, Prod. Andrew Omerod, Dir. Nicholas Paton. Beheading Buddha - Quantum Digital, Dir. Marc John
Television: The Kilborn File - Fox BBC 1 - The One Show (UK) Emmerdale – ITV (UK) Trans World Sport - Sky Sports Asia Down Under - New Zealand Films Come Dine With Me - Channel 4 Four Weddings - ITV Seven Thirty Report - APRA Films Better Homes & Gardens - APRA Films Analogy - BBC London
Shorts: Operation Malcom's Garden – Sonisis Ltd Safe House – Jeamland Productions Dir Nicholas Paton Winner Takes All – Little Dragon Films Dir. Helen Jack A Carousel Film – Malt Films Dir. Robert Hindle Readings From The Ah-Beer – Dir. Bob Morris Who Am I? – Dream Factory Prods. Dir. Dan Wu Candid – Jeamland Prods. Dir Nicholas Paton. The Adventures of Dave - H&K Films Dir. D. Walters
Recordings: Legends - Epic Trailer Music - Affex Records Macbeth OST - Affex Records 50 Patriotic Songs of America - Rock City Ltd. Piano Works - Affex Records 65 Classical Masterpieces - Rock City Ltd. Mutilated in Minutes - Relapse Only Tools & Corpses - Metal Blade
Harry Potter, Harry Potter! This famous and instantly recognizable Saint Saens piece is very much in demand for film & documentary work at the moment. A beautifully recorded modern (2011) cinematic version which creates a timeless atmosphere. For magic, mystery & drama this suits all ages. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Magical Music, Camille Saint-Saens
EPIC MODERN TRAILER MUSIC. Rock guitars & bass build with a rock drum kit before an explosive choir comes in. Perfect key change towards the end! Excellent for trailer work there is also a version with no choir and more strings - get 'em both! Mixed Vocals, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Very Batman! James Newton Howard & Hanz Zimmer inspired. Classic analog synthesizer moves to moody string & menacing SFX. Perfect trailer for murder mystery, low-key bad guy action, plotting, planning & a smack-down attack! Stormy sea chase, pirates, armies on the move, chase, bank heist, espionage, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Moderate Electro-Orchestral
WARNING!! THIS TRACK ROCKS. Blisteringly hot guitar & bass riffs over a modern percussive rhythm track. Builds to a satisfying keyboard driven climax, perfect for extreme sports documentaries or as a chase scene enhancer. Turn it up to 11 ... your gonna love this one! Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, Linkin Park Soundalikes
Classic Elgar, the well known and much loved Nimrod. This stirring patriotic piece is sure to move your audience. A beautiful orchestration & recording of this enduring classic, soaring strings evoke images of a flag-waving crowd as our post war heroes return victorious. Emotionally charged version. Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Edward Elgar
Similar to THE DARK NIGHT Hanz Zimmer James Newton Howard. An epic dark intro to your film or trailer, or as credits roll or ads for your film. Large drums, strings and ticking sequences lend this piece its signature. Heavy and serious, cautious, good for tracking shots and also scene transitions. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
If you need music similar to SCHINDLER'S LIST then try this piece. A solo violin evokes images of the awful ghettos and work camps during WWII. Try this with other pieces of mine that have the same feel (European Street Life, Diaspora). Great for documentaries. Polish/Jewish struggle, Genocide. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
GROOVY BIKER ROCK. Get ya motor runnin' head out on the highway lookin' 4 adventure 'n' whatever comes my way. Perfect guitar driven rock with excellent Hammond organ through a Leslie speaker. Use this in YOUR movie or advertising campaign and it will succeed ... Ooooh yeah! Instrumental, Rock Music, Classic Rock
'AND DID THOSE FEET IN ANCIENT TIME' The classic Jerusalem arranged for choir and orchestra. Subtle church organ intro soon opens out into a large arrangement for voices & strings with an epic climax. Suitable for religious programming and film work. Salvation Remembrance Funeral Service/Religion. Mixed Vocals, Dramatic Music, Patriotic Music
HUGE CHOIR TRAILER think Steve Jablonsky + Hanz Zimmer. This is a modern, ominous & massive sounding choir trailer cue, big drums and thrilling strings add to the effect if you must scare your audience then look no further. Great for a blockbuster trailer, take your audience there today! Mixed Vocals, Sound-Alikes Music, Terminator Soundalikes
Similar to THE DARK KNIGHT by Hanz Zimmer & James Newton Howard. Epic trailer music builds in tension with various crescendos that you can time with your action to heighten the fear and terror! Lots of sections mean there are many editing possibilities. Tense Strings + Big Drums. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
The current trend for using well known classical music for film and advertising shows no sign of stopping. You too can instantly add class and sophistication to your production by choosing a well loved classic such as this stirring piece that is sure to move your audience. EMOTIONAL STRINGS. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Gustav Mahler
ROAD MOVIE AMERICA. This piece has a similar feel to the music from the film Little Miss Sunshine its a modern slice of movie underscore with Fender Rhodes, string quartet drums and electric guitar. Transitional shots, high points & car travel all spring to mind when hearing this lovely piece. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Imagine the battle for planet earth, where humanity is pitted against killer machines. The good news is that it looks like we're winning ... Use this track for high action trailers, behind epic, futuristic battle scenes & anywhere you want the audience to be blown away! Massive, pounding strings. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Orchestral
HAPPY! Think of yellow chicks waddling along in a line and you have the picture. Pizzicato (plucked) orchestral strings create a merry atmosphere supported by a little tambourine with a piccolo/Irish whistle solo. Perfect for advertising products aimed at kids. Composed by Anatoly Liadov in 1890. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music, Anatoly Lyadov
This track Rocks! The hottest guitar & bass riffs over a modern rock drum kit. Very exciting with a slightly sinister edge, perfect for extreme sports documentaries or as a chase scene enhancer. Turn it up to 11 ... your gonna love this one even more than the last! Instrumental, Rock Music, Hard Rock
SCARY MUSIC CUE. This piece has an ominous growling threatening vibe. Bending brass notes and strange orchestral effects give way way to an insistent & spooky analog synth sequence with brass effects and violin scrapes & scratches. Spook your audience with this frightening terror music. Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Contemporary Thriller
The famous Arabesque No.1 by Claude Debussy. This piece is wonderful for advertising campaigns or for adding a touch of romantic classical class to your movie or documentary. Usually a solo piano piece, it has now been beautifully rearranged for orchestra - an absolute gem your audience will love! Instrumental, Classical Music, 20th Century, Claude Debussy
This track Rocks! Burning guitar & bass riffs over a modern drum track. It builds to a satisfying climax when the strings kick in & play the guitar riff too! Perfect for extreme sports documentaries or as a chase scene enhancer. Turn it up to 11 ... your gonna love this one even more than the last! Instrumental, Sound-Alikes Music, Linkin Park Soundalikes
Damn those cars are driving fast! You just need the perfect video game/docu/film/advert rock track... You found it! Builds to a satisfying keyboard driven climax, also perfect for extreme sports documentaries or as a chase scene enhancer. Play it LOUD... you're really gonna love this one! Instrumental, Rock Music, Hard Rock
A beautiful ethereal female voice soaring high over a lush cinematic film orchestra; that is what you get with this moving and powerful piece. The sparkly highs and deep bass notes in this score are designed to move your audience and take them to a special place. Female Vocals, Dramatic Music, Dramatic Operatic
Imagine the moments before the big heist, the scene where the story lines begin to converge towards an explosive finale. The clock is ticking, hearts are racing & things are about to change! Tense orchestral strings & rocking drums drive this to perfection ... Robbery, espionage & crime thrillers. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
HAPPY & UPLIFTING this piece has a folksy village feel to it. Sublime plucked strings lend it a skating feel, suitable for a festive get together circa 1890. Use this to advertise your product or give your movie a festive feel, very positive and joyous. TURN OF THE CENTURY ORCHESTRATION. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Happy Music, Anatoly Lyadov
Sweeping Drama. An ever changing dramatic orchestra & insistent synthesizer line give this piece a timeless & contemporary feeling. Modern films covering the Ballet, War & Magic, Fantasy, Mystery, Medical Drama. Castle chase, period documentary, Masterpiece Theatre, British melodrama, soap opera. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Theme Power Play
HANZ ZIMMER BATMAN style fight scene music. Not a pretty piece or a song but this percussion driven music is designed to accompany tense action and fighting. Modern in style it has that 'sequenced' sound that all the top filmmakers are hankering after! Long intro to get your audience in the mood. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Theme Power Play
EPIC CHOIR supported by an ever changing dramatic orchestra & insistent synthesizer line. This piece is anachronistic, being timeless & contemporary at once. Suggested uses are modern films covering topics like Ballet, War & Magic. Like the feel? Then try David's alternative version with no choir. Mixed Vocals, Dramatic Music, Magical Music
EPIC TRAILER MUSIC. It begins with a Linkin Park like piano motif then builds with a Clint Mansell like string sound and rock drum kit before an explosive choir comes in. Perfect key change towards the end! Excellent for trailer work, try cutting 4 bars before the key change for ultimate impact! Mixed Vocals, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
The current trend for using well known classical music for film and advertising shows no sign of stopping. You too can instantly add class and sophistication to your production by choosing a well loved classic such as this stirring piece that is sure to move your audience. EMOTIONAL STRINGS. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
AN INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE Carmen tune, a world famous piece that everyone loves. Professional filmmakers know this cue enables them to connect instantly with their audience, young or old! Great for documentaries, newsreel voice overs, cartoons, period dramas. romantic comedy, silent film, promo. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music, Georges Bizet
AN INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE tune from Carmen, this is a world famous piece that everyone loves. Professional filmmakers already know that using music like this enables them to connect instantly with their audience, young or old! Great for documentaries,newsreel voice overs,cartoons,period dramas. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Patriotic Music, Georges Bizet
The current trend for using well known classical music for film and advertising shows no sign of stopping. You too can instantly add class and sophistication to your production by choosing a well loved classic such as this upbeat symphonic movement. Exciting, cheerful, festive, epic, orchestra. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music, Johannes Brahms
MOZART'S INCOMPARABLE REQUIEM the Lacrimosa section. Want a well known and passionately loved piece of Mozart's musical heritage for your production? The orchestra starts quietly and builds with the choir to a climax + BONUS of a little bit of free film score at the end to use as you wish, enjoy. Mixed Vocals, Classical Music, Classical Choral, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Epic Blockbuster Classical music for film & advertising, in the Star Wars/John Williams vein. Instantly add class & sophistication to your film or production with this well known 19th Century classic. Upbeat symphonic movement. An exciting, fast, intense cinematic & musical masterwork! Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Antonin Dvorak
Looking for a theme tune for your TV program or or motivational video? An uplifting and familiar tune like this will instantly connect with your target audience. Add to your show's appeal with this snappy positive string section - especially great for opening and closing credit rolls. Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Orchestral Music
You know in MATRIX 2 where Mr. Smith clones himself & fights Neo in the playground? This music is like that! Drum kit & orchestra tense strings, brass stabs. Fight scenes, car chases, high tension aerial pursuits, sword fights, ninjas, Sci Fi space war, intense battle. And a thrilling jumpy climax! Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Orchestral
EPIC ROCK TRACK. Smoking rock track with a classic 'lighters in the air' chorus section played by an epic lead guitar. Authentic guitar sounds capture the genre with a modern approach to production this killer track builds to an exciting climax of synth strings and choir. Instrumental, Rock Music, Classic Rock
A well known Tchaikovsky piece. Dramatic, full pageantry, royalty, lovely music for rich lifestyles, holiday fashion, in-store or advertising campaigns especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Light, uplifting, ballet music for families and kids to enjoy the world over. Soaring! Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
HUGE CHOIR TRAILER think Clint Mansell + Hanz Zimmer. This is a scary, ominous & sacred sounding choir trailer cue, big drums and thrilling strings add to the effect if you must scare your audience then look no further. Great for a blockbuster trailer or even a parody of one, the choice is yours! Mixed Vocals, Horror Music, Horror Gothic Intense
DEAREST FILMMAKERS here for your delight is the famous BACH CELLO PRELUDE IN G that everybody loves! Beautifully played on a 300 year old instrument this emotional and spiritual solo cello journey is perfect for film & advertising where nostalgic & pastoral feelings are in need of evocation... Instrumental, Classical Music, Baroque Period, Johann Sebastian Bach
Silly plucked strings evoke images of cartoon characters in various acts of stupidity! Very good for cartoons aimed at children this little piece would also work very well for advertising various products such as MacDonald's Happy Meals, breakfast cereals, candy bars. Good for animal shows! Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
A la the haunting edgy film PERFUME, epic trailer opening intro. Harp & strings weave in & out creating a suspenseful, timeless atmosphere. Dramatic, dangerous underscoring & main theme. Builds to a tense & chilling climax with kettle drums at the end. Serious, murder mystery, crime, poison. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
SOLO PIANO CONTEMPLATION. This would work best under a section of your film which has no dialogue and you need to underline the poignancy of the scene. Possible uses are slow tracking shots and scene transitions. This is a beautiful sounding piano very EMOTIONAL, SLIGHTLY DISSONANT & STERN. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
How about something uplifting & summery? Delicate strings dance under wide yawning horns, while a feeling of total bliss closes with horns & elegant piano. Images of youth & green pastures, excellent for advertising campaigns, enchanting fantasy, fairytale, playful romance, blue skies, sweetness... Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
A SOMBER FOREBODING LOVE SCENE? Is your film in need of a sorrowful piece of music? Slow strings and mellow brass create an atmosphere of tainted love, this piece turns down a notch at the end into the depths of despair then reaches an ominous climax. MEANINGFUL HEARTFELT & OMINOUS ... try it out. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
UNHINGED underwater music. A murky, dark aquatic scene with sharks terrorizing swimmers & the beach. Spooky watery electric music charges the ocean with mystery. Excellent documentary, extreme travel show, coral diving, coast guard investigation, underwater SEALs, sinister action, graveyard ambience, Instrumental, Military Music, Submarine Music
SCARY/SPACE cue starts with scary strings/brass as slow deep woodwinds build to a solo trumpet on the 'discovery', we then have a rush of orchestra and it drifts into its own cinematic world. Excellent for where the dialogue is paramount. Good for Sci Fi/Space docs, skittering chaos, freaky evil, Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
A distinctly Eastern European film cue. Mysterious atmospheric soulful. Solo Violin, Guitar, Hammered Dulcimer & Accordion play a sorrowful tune, haunting evocative. Crime thriller, Gypsy period drama, epic romance, crossed lovers, Prague documentary, Communist uprising, film noir, Polish struggle, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Sad Music
PSYCHOLOGICAL TERROR MUSIC. Spooky Halloween coming up? This piece features scary low brass growls & horrific dangerous sounding special effects. For a scary scene where 'music' just isn't going to work try this - good for all types of ominous, ghostly, threatening scenes & MENTAL ILLNESS! Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Edgy Music
Music to accompany the unleashing of an evil entity through satanic practices. Strange musical effects, deep, dark percussion and demonic voices ensure that devil worship and the drawing of pentagrams are conjured up by this cold & unsettling piece. Suitable for possession and exorcism scenes. Instrumental, Horror Music, Horror Edgy Music
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(NOVEMBER 2012)
