Emmy-Winning Composer Greg O'Connor Makes Bold Leap to Solo Artist Career

Emmy-Winning Composer Greg O'Connor Makes Bold Leap to Solo Artist Career

By Marcus Bennett

December 4, 2024 at 06:23 AM

Emmy-winning composer Greg O'Connor has carved an impressive path in the music industry, transitioning from behind-the-scenes mastermind to solo artist. With over 30 television series scores and 1,000+ songs for TV, films, and commercials under his belt, his influence spans multiple entertainment mediums.

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Man performs on grand piano

Professional Achievements:

  • Primetime Emmy winner and four-time nominee
  • Composed for Disney+'s Prop Culture and ABC's Greatest Hits
  • Created theme songs for Gay Skit Happens (with Pentatonix) and Ten Minute Podcast
  • Scored MAD TV and The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
  • Co-wrote Billboard AC Top 20 hits for Chicago
  • Produced tracks for Barry Manilow

Recent Projects:

  • Scored Threshold Entertainment's My Home Unknown
  • Composed for Universal Pictures' Bobbleheads the Movie
  • Created viral "Laura Dern" song for 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards
  • Released personal solo album

Career Insights:

  • Overcame performance anxiety through structured goal-setting
  • Emphasizes authenticity in artistic collaboration
  • Advocates for writing what you love rather than following trends

Future Endeavors:

  • Plans to compose scores highlighting human experiences
  • Pursuing additional solo projects
  • Exploring cross-genre collaborations
  • Working on international music productions

O'Connor's journey exemplifies the evolution from successful behind-the-scenes composer to authentic solo artist, proving that creative growth knows no bounds.

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Man with long hair performing outdoors

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