Category Archives: Demos

2013 Spring Cleaning: Prayer (God in Heaven Above)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Greg Scheer

During college, I had a long season of doubt. On Sunday December 6, 1989 at 10:13pm of that season, I wrote this song. What I think is especially interesting in hindsight is that I wrote my song of doubt in the … Continue reading →

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2013 Spring Cleaning: I Cry Aloud to the Lord

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Greg Scheer

Sometimes spring cleaning can get downright dirty. In this case, my men’s choir composition based on Psalm 142, “I Cry Aloud to the Lord,” is sung by Greg, Greg, Greg, and Greg. I apologize in advance. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Creation’s Chorus (Psalm 148)

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Greg Scheer

I’ve had this song hanging around for over a decade, and due to a contest sponsored by Fuller Seminary (Brehm Center/Fred Bock Inst. of Music) finally decided to polish it up and send it out the door. Psalm 148 is … Continue reading →

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Psalm 115: Not to Us, O Lord

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Greg Scheer

My head is in the Hallel Psalms (113-118), so this morning a little praise chorus just sort of began singing in my mind. I had to write it down. Now, if this were the early 90s I would have a … Continue reading →

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Psalm 114: Tremble Before the Lord

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Greg Scheer

A few years ago I wrote a setting of Psalm 114 called “The Hills and Mountains Tremble.” I liked it, especially compared to the settings of Psalm 114 that are available. (There aren’t many.) I didn’t want to use the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 113: From the Rising of the Sun

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Greg Scheer

I finally decided to bite the bullet and do FAWM. What is FAWM, you ask? It stands for February Album Writing Month, and people who take part make it their goal to write 14 songs in 28 days. You can … Continue reading →

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We Are the Children of God

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Greg Scheer

This summer I got an email from one of my blog readers alerting me to an upcoming song contest. (Thanks, Dean!) The contest is run by Grandfather Home for Children.  You really should check out their website, because they do … Continue reading →

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All of My Heart (Adoração)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Greg Scheer

I’ve mentioned previously that I’ve taken it upon myself to introduce the Brazilian writing duo of Rubem Amorese and Toninho Zemuner. They write beautiful, singable, meaningful songs. In Portuguese. But with a resolute will and the help of Google translate, I forge … Continue reading →

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Open Our Eyes to the Word of Life

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Greg Scheer

Bruce Benedict and Cardiphonia crew are releasing another compilation. This time the theme is liturgical music. I’ll post a link to my song, “The Body of Christ” that will be included on the CD when it’s released in a few … Continue reading →

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One Generation, orchestra demo

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Greg Scheer

Today’s post swerves from the musical valley of last week’s deacon dance ditty into the higher ground of a majestic orchestral arrangement. Aesthetic whiplash? You betcha. One Generation is one of my big hits. “Big,” “hit,” and perhaps even “one … Continue reading →

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