A collection of film score works composed by Stephen O'Connell. While he spans many different genres and styles, and often has a multi-genre approach to composition that sees many cross overs within the pieces themselves, the hallmark of his works are typically simple, but dramatic melodies in vast soundscapes, always creating tension and drama through subtlety and finesse.

Stephen O’Connell | Film Scores

A collection of all works by Stephen O'Connell.

Stephen O'Connell | Portfolio of Complete Works

Stargirl

Original film score and sound design for Andrew Huang's Spacetime trailer. Available from his website or through The Cue Tube.

Spacetime Title Sequence for Andrew Huang's Mission (2021)

I am pleased to present to you my DC Stargirl Scoring Competition music entry from Spitfire Audio. To watch the video including my score, here is the YouTube link below:

https://youtu.be/WZsPM6bytyo?si=wKLSjlZSlx8NYLnA

DC Stargirl Score

An original score by Fakhri Violin for DC Stargirl Competition by Spitfire Audio with Pinar Toprak

DC Stargirl - Fakhri Violin

A classic superhero theme meets an atmospheric hybrid orchestration. My entry to the Spitfire Audio DC Stargirl Scoring Competition 2021. Thanks to the wonderful people at Spitfire Audio, as well as the DC Comic group and Pinar Toprak, for making this competition possible.

Check out the film score video here: https://youtu.be/ozE4efVy1QU

DC Stargirl - Spitfire Audio Scoring Competition (2021)

Here is my submission for Spitfire Audio's DC Stargirl Scoring Competition. This is a version without the Sound effects and Dialogues. Let me know your thoughts :).

MyStargirlScore - Spitfire - Prashanth Techno

#MyStargirlScore
Esta es el audio de mi participación en el concurso de #Spitfireaudio DC Stargirl Scoring Competition 2021.
Here is the audio for my entry for the DC Stargirl Scoring Competition 2021 by Spitfire audio.
Music by Alejandro Vivero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmJla545THY&t=2s

DC Stargirl Competition

Demoing my latest library for Pianobook, MelloSaw, this piece took me in quite a different direction than I intended, but I'm pleasantly surprised. While it isn't the retro 80s synth cinematic piece I wanted to demo for this library, it is a great example of how you can use it within your own musical style. It has a lot of flexibility built in. 

DOWNLOAD MELLOSAW FOR FREE: <Link coming soon, awaiting upload to Pianobook>

The MelloSaw Patches used in this demo track include: 

- Distorted pitch bending lead that enters halfway through. 
- Main arpeggiated line throughout the piece. 
- A string synth patch faded in and out in the first half of the piece. 
- A tape brass synth patch in the final stages of the piece. 
- A heavily distorted pitch bending riser and drop at the start and middle of the piece (layered with other elements). 
- A sparkly tape warped and delayed background texture in the first half of the piece, with automation on the tape delay's time and feedback controls. 

Other library uses include: 

- Evolution Sounds: Bowed Cello and Violin
- Strezov Samples: Freya Choir
- Heavyocity: Symphonic Destruction Braams
- Native Instruments: Rise and Hit, Battery, Action Strikes
- Waldorf Synth STVC (Hardware)

Photo Credit: Michael Olsen @mganeolsen via Unsplash

Enigmatic Waves (2022)

My entry to the Berlin International Film Score Competition, a piece inspired by the changes in the story, from arid desert planet to a beautiful oasis. The changes can be felt in the music and it reflects both the wonder and the sadness in the story.

Genesis - Berlin International Film Score Competition (2022)

Apricity... Feeling the warmth of the sun in winter. How fitting for the feeling and mood of this track. 

The idea of this track was generated using Kaleidoskye, a new sample library I've developed, free on Pianobook. It is a sparkling, swarm library of delayed guitar textures, a great pad and atmospheric tool for media scoring. Check out the link below. 

KALEIDOSKYE: Link pending availability on Pianobook. Will be updated soon. 

Photo: Alain via Unsplash.

Apricity (2022)

The Legend of Vox Machina lives on in a new Amazon Prime series! This is my take on how I would approach writing a main theme to an animated action series like this.

Legends (2022)

This is my submission to the Vocalise 3 Rescore Competition by Heavyocity. You can check out the video here: https://youtu.be/m72BlFCKtU4

Breath of Life (2022)

Entered as part of the 2022 Spitfire Audio Scoring Competition. Check out the full submission here: https://youtu.be/46c_osKKzaY

Bridgerton - Spitfire Audio Scoring Competition (2022)

Signals is a short film clip provided by Heavyocity for their Foundations Competition. This piece was made entirely with their free Foundations instruments, bar the percussion line.

Signals (2023)

Score Relief 2021, hosted by The Cue Tube, provided me with an open slate when scoring to the short animation from Blender Foundation, titled Spring. With such a focus on the dramatic journey this young woman has to go through to drag her land out of winter and into spring, it gave me a chance to explore a more textural score, with a slightly dark and mysterious edge. With all creative decisions entirely down to me, I chose to embody the wonder and mystical nature of the ritual and go down a different path than others may have travelled with their scores.

DC Stargirl - Spitfire Audio Scoring Competition (2021)

Stephen O'Connell | Composer