Mervyn Warren

-take7

this is the demo of a song that i wrote (both music and lyrics). i'm also singing all of the vocals. although intended as a demo, this recording was actually used in an episode of the tv show "noah's arc," circa 2006.

Mervyn Warren - "Slow Motion" (demo)

A tribute to Alma Blackmon, a primary musical influence in my life. As a member of her choral group, "The Aeolians," I (we) sang this piece -- "E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come" by Paul Manz -- all over the globe (literally). This is my reinterpretation of an excerpt of that piece.

Mervyn Warren - "E'en So" (Tribute To Alma)

2010 collaboration between multi-award-winning producer, Mervyn Warren (piano, production) and Kier (vocals). Song originally performed by The Doobie Brothers in 1978.

What A Fool Believes (demo collab w/ Mervyn Warren)

This is the demo of a wedding song that I wrote with Siedah Garrett -- and which I recently sang live (with Nita Whitaker) at Siedah's own wedding to Erik Nuri.

This demo features Siedah and myself on vocals.

"Bless This Union" (Song Demo)

The 1st of two radio jingles we recorded for Spike Lee's 1989 film 'Do The Right Thing.'

Take 6 - "WELOVE Jingle #1"

The 2nd of two radio jingles we recorded for Spike Lee's 1989 film 'Do The Right Thing.'

Take 6 - "WELOVE Jingle #2"

An unreleased track I arranged and produced for the vocal group 'For Real' in 1994. (Yeah, before Auto-Tune existed. LOL.) These girls can SING!

For Real - "Just My Imagination"

an unreleased version of a track from the #1 film "the wedding planner." 

i wrote the underscore for the film, and this song's melody is based upon my main theme from the film. lyrics by david zippel.

although the song does appear on the official soundtrack (http://amzn.to/oIbQTE), there was a problem making a deal with dana glover's label. so, on the soundtrack they released the DEMO, which featured another vocalist.

oh, the politics of the music business.  :-)

Dana Glover & Mervyn Warren - "Plan On Forever" from 'The Wedding Planner' (2001)

a diet-coke spot i did, eons ago. (man, would i love to retouch 4 or 5 of the lead-vocal notes with melodyne.) all vocals performed by myself, except vocal guitar by david thomas and bass by alvin chea (both of take 6).

"Diet Coke" - A Cappella 60 (circa 1997)

words & music by Mervyn Warren
performed by Mervyn Warren

"Say It Isn't So"

this is a jingle that mark kibble (of take 6) and i created, arranged, performed, and produced together in ~1981 for a clothing store in huntsville, AL. mark's on lead vocal, and we're both on keys and BGVs.

we were 17. lol.

Mark Kibble & Mervyn Warren - "Oaktree Jingle" (~1981)

another jingle we recorded, while in college. (i'm guessing at the year on this one.) 

* imported from a cassette that had a serious *dropout* at the top. so, for those who've been asking for this one (and a few have - lol), that's why: 

(a) the intro's cut off, and 
(b) i'm singing the first line you hear.

the dropout went all the way to mark saying "pizza," so i replaced that first line, so it makes musical sense.

(NOTE: if anyone has an intact copy of this, PLEASE let me know, so i can get a copy from you. thanks!)

Alliance (aka Take 6) - "Dominos Pizza Jingle" (~1984) [*modified]

This is a demo of a song I wrote for my 2012 film "Joyful Noise," starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. 

I was asked to write an uplifting, choir ballad with no solos and minimal drums. (Of course I hear ad-libs and drums all over this thing, but omitted them, as requested.)  :-)  I'm playing and singing everything you hear.

Ultimately, this song did not make it into the film. Them's the breaks!

Mervyn Warren - "Joyful Noise" (Song Demo)

From the Eddie Murphy film "A Thousand Words" (2012).
Music by John Debney & Mervyn Warren.
Lyrics by Mervyn Warren.
Produced & Arranged by Mervyn Warren.

Mary Mary - "Out Loud"

This is a *demo* of a song I wrote with Jeff Marx (of 'Avenue Q') to lend our support to the It Gets Better Project (www.itgetsbetter.org). I'm on piano and vocals.

Far too many young LGBT people commit *suicide* because they feel isolated and hopeless. So, the It Gets Better Project was created to show these young people the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reach — if they can just get through their teen years. The It Gets Better Project reminds them that they are not alone — and it WILL get better.

The project is mounting a live, touring show to reach out to, and educate, families and communities. That show will feature this song.

Mervyn Warren

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