Emmy-Winning TV Composer Greg O'Connor Makes Bold Switch to Solo Career

By Marcus Stevenson

December 6, 2024 at 12:13 AM

Greg O'Connor is an Emmy-winning composer, songwriter, and record producer whose musical influence spans television, film, and commercial work. With over 30 television series and 1,000 songs in his portfolio, O'Connor has recently emerged from behind the scenes to launch his solo career.

Smiling man in black shirt

Smiling man in black shirt

Professional Achievements:

  • Primetime Emmy winner and four-time nominee
  • Composed scores for Disney+'s Prop Culture and ABC's Greatest Hits
  • Created the viral "Laura Dern" song for the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards
  • Scored major productions including MAD TV and The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
  • Collaborated with Chicago, producing Billboard AC Top 20 hits
  • Worked with Barry Manilow on "The Greatest Songs of the Eighties"

Recent Projects:

  • Scored Threshold Entertainment's "My Home Unknown"
  • Composed for Universal Pictures' "Bobbleheads the Movie"
  • Created theme songs for Gay Skit Happens and Ten Minute Podcast
  • Released personal solo album recorded across five studios

Career Insights:

  • Overcame performance anxiety through structured goal-setting
  • Emphasizes authenticity and vulnerability in collaborations
  • Advocates for writing what you love rather than following trends
  • Focuses on stories highlighting human conditions and emotions

Future Aspirations:

  • Continue composing scores for meaningful narratives
  • Expand solo projects and potentially form a band
  • Break genre boundaries while maintaining artistic integrity
  • Leverage technology for global musical collaborations

Through decades of creating music for others, O'Connor has successfully transitioned to sharing his personal artistic vision while maintaining his influential presence in the entertainment industry.

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