Not How We Operate

This is another "fan art" work for another of my favorite author's book characters. This song was inspired by Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archives books. 

**SPOILER ALERT**

This song is specifically inspired by the character Syl. Syl is a spren. In the world of Roshar, spren live in everything. Syl is originally thought to be windspren, mindless and flighty. But as the book develops, Syl changes and matures. We learn that Syl is actually honorspren--a spren hitherto unheard of or at least long forgotten. This piece of music develops as such. It begins more flighty and dainty, then grows into a more mature and grand orchestral piece. 

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Honorspren (Inspired by Stormlight Archives Series)

This is another "fan art" piece inspired by a character from Brandon Sanderson's book entitled, "Mistborn: The Final Empire."

***Spoilers Below***

This song was composed about the character named Vin. Vin is a youthful girl who starts off a street urchin then finds new friends and realizes she has powers that might even rival the long-reigning despot, the Lord Ruler. This song follows Vin on her Journey and highlights certain events. See song breakdown below. 

0:00 - 1:10 - Vin the sad street urchin.
1:10 - 1:27 - Vin apprehensively starts to accept her new friends: Kelsier and his crew. 
1:27 - 2:06 - Vin attends balls for the rich and powerful in the city in order to spy, but she can't help but be in awe with the beauty and grand nature of the balls. 
2:06 - 2:23 - Love theme for Vin and her unlikely sweetheart, Elend Venture. 
2:23 - 2:44 - Vin feels truly happy for the first time in her life.
2:44 - 3:34 - Vin is brought low again as her mentor and first real friend, Kelsier, is killed by the Lord Ruler. 
3:34 - 4:21 - The calm before the storm where Vin decides to go through with the plan that Kelsier started: To destroy the Lord ruler. 
4:21 - 4:46 - Vin storm's the Lord Rulers palace
4:46 - 5:10 - Vin fights the Lord Ruler
5:10 - 5:38 - Vin is nearly killed by the Lord Ruler and things look dire.
5:38 - 5:54 - Vin resumes her fight with the Lord Ruler and "relieves him of his jewelry." 
5:54 - 6:10 - Victory! The Lord Ruler decomposes as the final spear is thrusted into the remnant of the Lord Ruler. 
6:10 - 7:22 - Vin wanders the aftermath, and realizes that the real challenges have only just begun. There is a reprise of the urchin theme to show that although she's changed so much, she is still the same good person at the core. 

Thanks for listening! 
 
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Vin's Path (Inspired by Mistborn: The Final Empire)

This track was written and recorded by Phil Stokes for Day Zero tv series. You can watch this scene in action at https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01LW9DIJ5

Hideous Forms (From Day Zero episode "Return to Sender")

A powerful short string arrangement (with some choir and piano). Composed and recorded by Phil Stokes

It Should Have Been Me

I dramatic piece that portrays tense frustration followed by a more calm realization. It includes strings, piano, 3 kinds of synth sounds, and a slightly distorted celesta. 

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Discord

A song I wrote many years ago about a breakup. 

Overtime

This is a handful of score melodies from the latest episode of the Day Zero tv series, entitled "Resurrection." All music composed and recorded by Phil Stokes. 

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Day Zero (Resurrection Soundtrack Overture)

I've started playing the electric guitar in my scores and I love it! You can hear the guitar contributions at the very beginning and around 0:39 and 1:34 further into the track. Thanks for listening!

All music composed and produced by Phil Stokes

Unlikely Alliances

Hello all. This is another Brandon Sanderson "fan art" piece. If you don't already know, Brandon is my favorite author. This song was inspired by the Reckoners series (Steelheart, Mitosis, Firefight, and Calamity).  

**Minor Spoiler**

"Sparks," is a frequently-used fictional expletive said by characters throughout the series. I love it!  I thought it a fitting name to encapsulate their adventures. Thanks for listening!

Artwork is courtesy of Marina Vidal Martinez, a talented artist who made this picture for a Sanderson fan art contest. See this picture and more about her at http://marinavidalilustracion.tumblr.com/. Thanks!

Sparks (Inspired by The Reckoners Series)

This is a piece inspired by the character Wayne from Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn adventure series (Books 4-7). Wayne is a very funny and very lovable character who's little misadventures warm the soul. I hope you enjoy this piece. Thanks for listening!

Wayne (Lucky Hat) - (Inspired by Mistborn Era 2)

This is from the opening scenes of Day Zero episode 2x9 "Alpha." This is an action-packed scene where a petite woman takes down a full-grown man (she is enhance with the "hybrid" gene). To watch, sign up at indyflix.com, and enjoy. All music composed and recorded by Phil Stokes. 

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Sarah's Return (From Day Zero episode 2x9 "Alpha")

This is a very story-telling scene from Day Zero "Alpha." I had to follow a very fast-changing series of events for this piece. It starts with the episode's titles, then shows a "zombie-like" female character (overcome by her corrupted side) strangling a soldier. She is able to miraculously pull herself out of the trance and resist killing the soldier. She retreats and immediately runs into 2 other characters who reflexively pull a gun on her. Before they pull the trigger, one of these characters recognizes her---and the reunion is a pleasant one. Hence this piece moves from an "introductory" sound to suspense to inspiration to a startling dissonance, then ends on a positive "recognition" note. And all of this crammed into a scene that is only 1:14! It was a fun and challenging scene to score. Thanks for listening.

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Restraint

This is a remake of the song "Defying Gravity" from the incredibly cool musical Wicked. My good friend asked if I could make a folky acoustic version of the song. I eagerly took the challenge! It turned out even better than I thought it would. This singer is my friend's wife, Melinda McGraw. It was in a music video for their sweet little daughter.



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Defying Gravity (Acoustic Version) - From Wicked

This is the backing score for an animation short by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I composed, arranged and produced this score piece. I am playing the electric guitar in it. You can see the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-vXpnKMtUE
Thanks for listening!




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Shower Of Heavenly Blessings

This piece covers 3 scenes at once. It is from the ending of Day Zero episode 2X10 "Omega." This track features both solo violin and solo electric guitar. It is a little bit unique. Thanks for listening!



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DZ Omega OST

God Willing (Solo Violin and Solo Electric Guitar)

I composed this piece for a promotional short film. There are plans to make it a feature-length film in the near future.



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Home School

This is a piece I composed for a short film. The film will be a feature-length movie in the near future. 



Pic courtesy of my friend Lucas McGraw. This was a picture he took when he was at the Gulf of Mexico.

Seizing A Journey

Watch the video for this piece here: https://youtu.be/7PoGNaV2s0k

I composed and produced this piece for Deseret Industries and Mormon Channel. I also helped as music director on set for the filming of this video. What a great experience. You can also download the sheet music here:
https://content-preview.ldschurch.org/welfare/bc/welfare/content/Piano/See-the-Potential-piano-solo-Phil-Stokes.pdf

"See the Potential"

This is some score I composed for the soundtrack of the feature film, Before Your Time. The ending of this piece is my favorite. I hope you enjoy it! The film is doing well in local theaters in Utah. It will be on DVD and streamable in the spring. Thanks for listening!

This Was Her Dream (from the film, "Before Your Time")

A string arrangement from a subtle melody that was in my head one morning (this happens a lot). I sat down and recorded it in a couple of hours. I hope you enjoy! Thanks! 


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Still Born

Here is a fun, waltzy warm up track I made. Thanks for listening!



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Candle Lit Square

A recent dramatic piece I made during some down time. Thanks for listening. 


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Stasis Complete

A melody I composed on the piano 10 years ago. I finally got around to arranging it into a full orchestral concerto piece with clarinet, flute, and violin solos. I hope you enjoy it.

The Emperor's Daughter

This is an emotional calm orchestral piece that features 2 of the 4 main themes from a film score I finished early this year (2019). It also features some beautiful choral chanting so keep an ear out. Lean back and close your eyes at 3:20 so you can "feel" the music. 

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So Many Question

A track I made for an advertisement. Enjoy. 

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Email me at philstokes77@gmail.com.

I am a composer. I primarily write instrumental orchestral music. I also do electronic music, synth-rock, jazz, new age, and piano instrumentals.  

I am a songwriter. My specialties are rock, pop rock, alternative, acoustic pop/rock, singer/songwriter, and a little bit of mainstream pop. I also make unique versions of cover tunes.

I've won multiple awards including 2 Telly Awards for best original music in a TV series. I do well composing in many different genres and styles.

Thanks for listening. 

Phil

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