Category Archives: Quirky

That’s When Lonely Begins

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Greg Scheer

Sometimes you just have to go with it, you know? A phrase popped into my head mid-afternoon: “That’s when lonely begins.” It was a title in search of a country song. Five hours later it’s written, recorded, and posted to … Continue reading →

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Two Christmases

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Greg Scheer

The final song in my Christmas triumvirate is not a church song at all. As I was working on Christmas songs for worship during March’s songwriting retreat, I began thinking about how unsettling it must be for my boys to … Continue reading →

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The Parade of Food

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Greg Scheer

https://musicblog.gregscheer.com/parade_of_food.mp3 How many school orchestra concerts have I attended since my children began playing bass and cello? Many. And while it is mostly inspiring to hear children create music together, there are certainly times when I hear one of their … Continue reading →

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Very Happy Birthday to You

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Greg Scheer

At some point, I may become known as “the guy who writes birthday odes in which death is a dominant theme.” So be it. The sooner you grapple with your mortality, the sooner you can get out there and truly … Continue reading →

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Having Conquered Detroit

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Greg Scheer

Last week, Theo and I journeyed to Detroit for the Inspire 2017 conference. After playing music for the conference worship services (me on bass, him on cello), eating Coney Island hot dogs, and visiting the creepily delightful Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical … Continue reading →

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If You Use It, Put It Back

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Greg Scheer

America’s favorite boy band is back! The Scheer Boys (Simon on bass, Theo on cello, Greg on voice/guitar) have a new hit, and this one is for the kids. You know who you are. And you know that you drive … Continue reading →

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Run with the Pack!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Greg Scheer

While I have vowed to enter no more contests, I still have a Google alert set for “song contest.” A few days ago, it alerted me about a new high school in Utah that was in need of a school … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Nose to the Grindstone

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Greg Scheer

As followers of this blog know, I am no stranger to ridiculous ideas. Indeed, I am willing to chase a ridiculous idea to extraordinary lengths. This is one such idea. When work begins to pile up, I either remind myself of the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 4, the ridiculous outtake

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Greg Scheer

Things get a little weird when you’re recording with two teenagers. (Okay, and with me.)

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My One and Only Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Greg Scheer

What would Valentine’s Day be without songs of loneliness, delusion, and self-love? Won’t you be my Valentine? I’m so lonely all the time. You’re not perfect, but neither am I. Won’t you be my Valentine? You’re a man, but I … Continue reading →

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