Category Archives: Production music

CD Baby and Me

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Greg Scheer

A few days ago Simon and I sang for you our new song, “Clouds So Fluffy and Free.” The next day I saw an ad for a CD Baby jingle writing contest. Suddenly, “clouds so fluffy and free” became “CD … Continue reading →

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Jude the Obscure: Evelyn G of Christminster

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Greg Scheer

The second, and final unless he asks nicely, of the songs that I wrote for Bruce Benedict’s production of Thomas Hardy’s Jude the Obscure is called “Evelyn G of Christminster.” I have to admit right up front that I’m not a … Continue reading →

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Jude the Obscure: In a Cathedral City

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Greg Scheer

A few weeks ago, I got an email from Bruce Benedict: I am helping a theatre in town with a brand new production going up next may. They are creating a two part adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel Jude, the … Continue reading →

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Time Lapse

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Greg Scheer

Back when I was young (a few months ago) and thought I could make some serious Benjamins composing music for video productions, I always kept an eye out for projects in need of music. The video below was created by John … Continue reading →

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Creepy the Clown

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Greg Scheer

When the cat’s away, they say, the mice will play. That was certainly the case last weekend when Amy was at a conference in South Carolina, leaving her boys to their own devices. I had just completed music that I … Continue reading →

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Be Your Everything

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Greg Scheer

The last few days have been a marathon of writing, mixing and recording my latest lunge for lyrical longevity. Yes, it’s contest time again, people! This one is the “16 Love” song contest, the winner of which will be featured in a … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Losing

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Greg Scheer

In today’s episode of Adventures in Losing, we find our protagonist (me) reading the following: Heartfelt and nostalgic instrumentals needed for film scene. Instrumental Classical or cinematic music tracks. The music should be heartfelt and nostalgic. The song will be … Continue reading →

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A Valentine’s Day Gift

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Greg Scheer

While Amy was busy Valentine’s eve blogging an ode to our former paperboy, I was preparing for today’s celebration of love by recording a song for her. Hmmm… This new song started as an email from a music library that … Continue reading →

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Shine

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Greg Scheer

Here I go again. TV Commercial: Our client is looking to license a song that has lyrics based the idea of letting your light shine, or being a star (not in the sense of being a rock star). Looking for … Continue reading →

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Bright Idea/Joy to the World

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Greg Scheer

Here’s how it works: 1. Theo’s taking a bath. I’m playing the guitar. I happen upon a little lick that I like. I jot it down. Just in case. (bright idea MP3) 2. Read the following opportunity listing: Just in … Continue reading →

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