Category Archives: Demos

與主合 / One with the Lord

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Greg Scheer

A friend sent me this lovely Chinese communion song and a literal translation by a missionary/translator. There is no better way to procrastinate than to translate, arrange, and record a new global hymn, so I set to work! The key … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrangement, Church, Congregational Songs, Demos, Global | Leave a comment

Psalm 26: Upheld

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Greg Scheer

Psalm 26 is like the prayer version of Psalm 1. Whereas Psalm 1 states “Blessed is the one…” (who does not walk, stand, or sit with the wicked), Psalm 26 makes it personal: “I do not…” (sit or associate with … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Congregational Songs, Demos, Psalms | Leave a comment

The Nicene Creed

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Greg Scheer

The World Council of Churches recently put out a call for musical settings of The Nicene Creed for their 2025 conference which will commemorate the 1700 years since the gathering at Nicea that produced this creed. How could I say … Continue reading →

Posted in Choir, Church, Congregational Songs, Contests, Demos | Leave a comment

Psalm 41: Blessed Are the Weak

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Greg Scheer

Unlike its neighbors, Psalm 40 (“I waited patiently”) and 42 (“As the deer”), Psalm 41 has no memorable catchphrases or popular songs based on it. But that doesn’t mean it should be ignored! Psalm 41 is a prayer for healing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Congregational Songs, Demos, Psalms | Leave a comment

But I Do

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Greg Scheer

I’m a huge fan of Chet Baker, especially when he sings or performs with orchestra. One of my favorites is a mopey ballad called “Everything Happens to Me,” written by Tom Adair and Matt Dennis. It hilariously bemoans the unrequited … Continue reading →

Posted in Demos, Jazz, Quirky | Leave a comment

All for Love

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Greg Scheer

Forever ago, Outside Pocket played a show for which Olivia Vargas was the opener. The week of, she posted a video of a new song she had written for the concert. I had hoped to surprise her with a companion … Continue reading →

Posted in Demos, Jazz, Rock and/or Roll | Leave a comment

Psalm 63: You Are My God

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Greg Scheer

I was surprised to discover I hadn’t set Psalm 63 to music yet. Perhaps I shied away because I thought the competition would be fierce for a Psalm like this; it is a Psalm full of beautiful sentiments that fairly … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Congregational Songs, Demos, Jazz, Psalms | Leave a comment

Tuesday Was Behind You (w/ TL Moody)

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Greg Scheer

This is the second “slice of life” song co-written with Tammy Moody. This time Tammy turned to Philippians 3:13 for her inspiration: “I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting … Continue reading →

Posted in Demos, Rock and/or Roll | 3 Comments

Firefly (with TL Moody)

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Greg Scheer

Tammy Moody and I have been collaborating for quite some time. Much of our past work has been on hymns, but recently she has begun to stretch into new areas. Her newer texts are still inspired by scripture, but instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Demos | 4 Comments

Psalm 31: In Your Shadow Is My Refuge

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Greg Scheer

Psalm 31 has a place in Holy Week worship because Jesus quoted it from the cross: “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” Though verses 9-13 give a glimpse into the terror of the cross, much of the Psalm focuses … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Congregational Songs, Demos, Psalms | Leave a comment