
An experimentalist and highly experienced composer, producer, collaborator and performer, Ed continues to push boundaries in the electronic and classical spheres, creating music that’s fresh, powerful and beautifully crafted.
RECENT NEWS
Dalíland score nominated
Staring Ben Kingsley, Ezra Miller, Suki Water and Barbara Sukowa – Dalíland tells the story of a slice of Salvador Dalí‘s bohemian lifestyle. This Independent film soundtrack was nominated by Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) for ‘Best Original Score’. Click here to view film extracts and listen/purchase the Dalíland soundtrack.
Award wins for Chapter Two
The Short Film drama ‘Chapter Two’ not only gained a Florence Film Award it also won ‘Best Original Score‘ at the Vancouver International Film Awards. read more…
The Miracle Club soundtrack released
The soundtrack to this all-star cast comedy drama film is now available. The Miracle Club music was composed and arranged by Ed and can be downloaded/purchased on various platforms here. For more information about ‘The Miracle Club’ – movie clips and audio tracks head to this page.
Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2021
We are proud to announce that Ed’s “Night on Earth” was nominated in this years Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Original Score – Documentary TV Series. If you’d like to hear a taster from this amazing Netflix series click here. To view the other Hollywood Music in Media 2021 Nominees – Click Here
Finding Alice – The Soundtrack
The compelling ITV series ‘Finding Alice’ staring Keeley Hawes, Joanna Lumley, Nigel Havers, Isabella Pappas and Jason Merells. Performed by the Chamber Orchestra of London and Edmund himself you can now purchase this excellent soundtrack via various outlets: Listen and download here
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
The chamber-like quality of much of his music is very engaging. I recommend it.
Re-imagining a life cut short by hate – Jimmy McGovern’s drama about Anthony Walker is a beautiful, harrowing look at the life the teenager might have led had he not been murdered in a racist attack.
Lucy Mangan – The Guardian – 5/5*****
Like a musical anatomist, Butt is a composer able to reach through your ears and tug at your heartstrings.
A near-perfect dramatic presentation of words and performance embossed by award-winning composer Butt (best known for Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes) and his melodies for times long gone and well-remembered. His is a musical achievement that made a heartfelt story all the more engrossing.
I’m getting emotional writing this as the notes flow through my head and I have it on my iPhone on repeat…
Making Adventure was a wonderful experience. The whole team were absolutely dedicated to the project, going the extra mile (or parsec) to create that smoggy early 60s world where so much seemed (and was) suddenly possible. And none more so than Edmund Butt whose gorgeous score is one of the highlights of the film. I’ve been completely overwhelmed by the response to the film. It was a very special project from the outset and I know Ed’s soundtrack will continue to thrill and delight for, well, the rest of space and time…











