Emmy-Winning Composer Greg O'Connor Makes Bold Transition to Solo Artist Career
Greg O'Connor is a Primetime Emmy-winning composer and accomplished musician who has shaped the soundtrack of modern entertainment. With over 30 television series scores and 1,000+ songs for TV, films, and commercials under his belt, O'Connor has recently embarked on a new chapter as a solo artist.
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Notable Achievements:
- Primetime Emmy winner and 4-time nominee
- Composer for Disney+'s Prop Culture and ABC's Greatest Hits
- Created viral "Laura Dern" song for 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards
- 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"
- Released personal solo album spanning multiple genres
- Collaborated on international music projects across five studios
Creative Philosophy: O'Connor emphasizes authenticity in music creation, encouraging artists to "Write what you love. Write often. Don't chase someone else's path." He approaches challenging projects by breaking them into manageable tasks and maintains that genuine connections lead to better songwriting.
Future Goals:
- Compose scores highlighting human condition and underdog stories
- Expand solo project repertoire
- Potential band formation
- Continue cross-genre experimentation
- Foster global musical collaborations
Throughout his career transition from behind-the-scenes composer to solo artist, O'Connor has demonstrated that vulnerability and personal expression can coexist with commercial success in the music industry.
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