The Music of Stephen Edwards

The documentary "Requiem for My Mother" is a biography of the original choral and orchestral composition of the same name by composer Stephen Edwards which was inspired by his mother and musical muse Rosalie Edwards. Stephen Edwards wrote "Requiem" to commemorate his mother Rosalie's influence personally and professionally from his first music lessons as a child and throughout his career as a professional film score composer. The feature-length documentary "Requiem for My Mother" chronicles the compositional process Stephen went through and his collaboration with conductor Candace Wicke, the Continuo Arts Foundation singers, and orchestra. This filmed journey that brought “Requiem for my Mother” to life in performance highlighted the consequent celebration of the power of music to transform grief to healing and hope for the future. 

Requiem For My Mother

Dies Irae

Requiem for My Mother

Kyrie

Requiem Aeternam

Stephen Edwards’ Piano Music From The Movies is a bunch of beautiful piano covers of Hollywood’s classic theme songs. Stephen Edwards covers 20 tracks ranging from To Kill a Mockingbird to Munich.
When you hear the original tracks, it’s with an orchestra but when the scores are stripped down to just the piano, it takes the pieces in another direction. I like the stripped down piano stuff and honestly, that’s probably how a lot of the classically trained composers started composing their scores anyway. I know John Williams still does that when he’s writing music.

“To Kill A Mockingbird” starts off the album, and music from “Cleopatra” soon follows. I particularly liked hearing the “Main Title” from Once Upon a Time in America,” “Cinema Paradiso Medley” and “Night Mists” from Field of Dreams. By far my favorite piano covers were from Shawshank Redemption though. Stephen Edwards covers “New Fish” and “Brooks Was Here.” Listening to these tracks makes me want to watch Shawkshank again. It is one of my favorite movies ever.

Piano Music from the Movies

Piano Trio no. 2 in E flat, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con moto

Fast and energetic full orchestra chase sequence with massive brass lines (including a heroic trumpet solo), pulsing strings and extremely fast woodwinds - Robin Hood meets Wilhelm Tell!

Human Drama 4

Wild Horse Chase

Up-tempo country blues with fiddle and pedal steel guitar. Hillbilly sound of the 1940s or 1950s Southern States.

Vintage Songs 3

Hit The Road From "Dallas Buyer's Club"

here is a short playlist of songs I've written that were used in a variety of TV shows and movies - even though I didn't write the actual underscore.  Genres range from Big Band Crooner tracks to country to pop.

Should I Let You Go From "Desperate Housewives"

Uptempo French Cabaret song typical of Folies Bergere from WWI or WWII with full orchestra.

Vintage Songs IV

I Love The Nights From "Mad Men"

Turn down the lights and slow dance to this WW2 big band ballad.

Over The Moon From "True Blood"

Slow and Reflective Jazz Track Featuring a Female Singer in a Style Similar to Sarah Vaughn, Nancy Wilson, or Dianne Reeves Accompanied by Jazz Piano Trio.

Can I Have One Last Dance? From "Good Wife"

As one of Hollywood’s most prolific composers, Stephen Edwards’ original compositions are featured in top grossing films including the multiple Oscar-winning Dallas Buyers Club, Amelia, The Prestige, and The Mechanic, among many others. In the realm of television, Edwards’ original works can be heard on series such as Mad Men, ER, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and over 50 other shows. Select orchestral and choral compositions of his have premiered at the Music Sacra Festival in Vatican City and Carnegie Hall.

A citizen of both the United States and Italy, Edwards lives in California with his two daughters.  When not composing and playing music, he enjoys golfing, hiking, and collecting Steinway pianos.

The Music of Stephen Edwards

Stephen Edwards | Composer