Adrian Walther is a Nashville-based film composer and music producer with over 20 years of experience creating original scores for feature films, documentaries, television, and advertising. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Walther began his professional music career as a session and touring bassist, performing and recording with over 25 artists across 18 countries before transitioning into film scoring. His orchestral-hybrid approach blends live instruments with modern electronic production to create emotionally resonant music built for the screen.
Walther is available for custom film scoring commissions and sync licensing through Soundstripe, where he serves as a Senior Staff Composer.
Career Background
Adrian Walther began his musical career in Toronto before relocating to Vancouver, Nashville, and Chicago as a touring and recording bassist. By age 18 he was performing professionally, and over the following decade worked with more than 25 artists across folk, Americana, pop, and rock — developing a deep understanding of performance, arrangement, and collaborative musicianship that now informs his approach to film scoring. His transition from session musician to film composer was a natural progression. Walther's first scores for independent films established his signature style: orchestral arrangements grounded in real instruments, shaped by the emotional demands of the story rather than genre convention. Over two decades, that practice has grown into a career spanning feature films, documentaries, short films, commercials, and television placements across four continents.
Television & Network Placements
Adrian Walther's music has been licensed and broadcast across major networks and platforms including HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Discovery Channel, NBC, ABC, BBC, CNN, SKY, NASA, History Channel, DUST, MTV, A&E, IFC, and VH1.
Film Credits
Feature Films & Documentaries
I Always Hated My Brother — Original Score (dir. Chris Hansen), in production
The Bears on Pine Ridge — Original Score
Seven Short Films About (Our) Marriage — Original Score
Walk With Me — Music Production, Organ, Keys, Guitar
Chasing Happiness (Jonas Brothers documentary, Amazon Prime) — Sync Placement
Commercial Work
WestJet 2023 Holiday Campaign — Original Score
Famous Footwear "A Letter to Mom" (Mother's Day Campaign, prod. McCoy & Meyer) — Original Score
Awards & Recognition
Roger Taylor Award for Best Original Score — Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema
Session musician credits on two Grammy-nominated albums
Soundstripe featured composer — "Hidcote Garden" has surpassed 5.5 million streams on Spotify
Sync Licensing
In addition to custom scoring, Adrian Walther maintains an extensive catalog of music available for sync licensing through Soundstripe. His catalog spans cinematic orchestral, ambient, chillout, hybrid electronic, folk, and acoustic genres, and has been used in advertising campaigns, documentary series, social media content, and broadcast television worldwide.
His track "Hidcote Garden" is one of Soundstripe's most-streamed compositions. Walther's compositions have been featured on the Sony releases CHARM and CHARM 2.
Session & Touring Background
Before focusing on film composition, Walther spent a decade as a professional bassist, session musician, and touring musician, recording and performing with over 25 artists in genres spanning folk, Americana, pop, and rock. Notable touring and session credits include Natalie Grant (nine-time Grammy nominee, five-time GMA Dove Award Female Vocalist of the Year, 500M+ streams), Jill Andrews (The Everybodyfields; songs placed on Grey's Anatomy, This Is Us, Nashville, and Wynonna Earp), and Griffin House (Nettwerk Records; RCA Records; The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson), with additional performance credits including Kristin Chenoweth (Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer; Wicked, Glee).
This performance background informs Walther's compositional instincts — a practical, player's understanding of how music moves in real time with picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of projects does Adrian Walther score?
Adrian Walther scores feature films, short films, documentaries, television series, and advertising campaigns. He works with independent directors, production companies, and advertising agencies, and is particularly experienced in indie drama, documentary, and commercial work.
Where is Adrian Walther based?
Adrian Walther is based in Nashville, Tennessee. He works remotely with directors and producers worldwide, and regularly collaborates on projects across North America, Europe, and beyond.
How much does a custom film score cost?
The cost of a custom score depends on the length of the project, the size of the ensemble, and the scope of the deliverables. Adrian offers flexible pricing for projects of all budgets. Contact him directly to discuss your project at info@adrianwalther.com or 615-830-6520.
What is Adrian Walther's musical style?
Walther's style is orchestral-hybrid — real instruments (strings, piano, brass, woodwinds) blended with electronic texture and modern production. His work is emotionally driven and adapts to the tonal needs of each project rather than following a single genre formula.
Can I license Adrian Walther's music for my project?
Yes. Adrian Walther's catalog is available for sync licensing through Soundstripe at soundstripe.com. For custom licensing inquiries outside of Soundstripe, contact info@adrianwalther.com.
Has Adrian Walther won any awards?
Yes. Walther received the Roger Taylor Award for Best Original Score at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. He also has session musician credits on two Grammy-nominated albums.
Contact & Availability
Adrian Walther is currently accepting custom scoring commissions for feature films, documentaries, short films, television, and advertising.
Email: info@adrianwalther.com
Phone: 615-830-6520
IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm3225576
Soundstripe: soundstripe.com
Nashville, Tennessee — Available for remote collaboration worldwide.