Instrumental appropriate for an intense scene in a horror, science fiction or dramatic scene. video / film / tv 

Thought Crime

Stop (instrumental)

This is a a feel-good song about being in love in Big Sur, CA.

Crystal-Studded Sky

Walking on Big Sur

Even though I'm in paradise, it's not the same unless you're here.

Paradise

Stoner song with lyrics to match. A fun, quirky tune. I always think of Betty Boop when I hear this song :).

Liquid Kansas (filtered)

Track 9, Thought Crime album. Title says it all :). A bit tongue in cheek.

You're My Testosterone

Track 8, Thought Crime album. Depression from any addictive habit.

Stop

No matter how wonderful the environment, it's nothing without being there with the one you love.

Love Sneaks Up on You

No Paradise Without You

Dreamy instrumental track, thinking of wanting companionship in paradise.

No Paradise Without You (instrumental)

Playful, cheery track for film, tv placement in a variety of scenes. This "tv version" includes the harmony chorus of "Liquid Kansas".

Full Song Mp3 192 Kbps

Liquid Kansas (TV version)

Track 4, Thought Crime album. Loyalty to a friend in a sea of haters.

Produced by Paul Howells, Side Car Music

But I Do

Sometimes everything is just right. The two of you are together and little needs to be said. You're just There with each other.

Produced by Paul Howells, Side Car Music

There

A song about those of us who take risks.

Produced by Nashville Tracks

Want to Be Loved

Want To Be Loved

Discovering a couple dancing in the alley 

Produced by Nashville Tracks

Alleys of L.A.

Track 3, Thought Crime album. The culture of easy money - drugs, prostitution, gambling - is not an easy one too stop.

Produced by Nashville Tracks

Culture of Easy Money

Culture Of Easy Money

Track 2, Thought Crime album. The description of some people who use you for your money or for their convenience.

Produced by Nashville Tracks

Something Better

He doesn't know it yet, but love is sneaking up on him when he least expects it.

Produced by Nashville Tracks

Love Sneaks Up On You

Art Creating Art

For the Credits

This song is a warning. Be careful what you say on the internet. Perfect song for documentary, tv or film (e.g., Minority Report) concerning privacy, NSA issues.

Fun, happy, quirky short instrumental. A lyrical version of this song is also available.

Liquid Kansas (instrumental)

Stephen GC is a singer/songwriter who sings and performs on guitar. Stephen previously played in soul and classic rock cover bands for 10 years in the St. Louis and Columbia Missouri areas. His first instrument was saxophone. He then moved to bass, then guitar. Originally from St. Louis, Stephen also played in Seattle for 2 years with the band Osiris. After an eight-year stay in Los Angeles and three years in New York City, Stephen is now back in Los Angeles. He continues to perform locally both in Los Angeles and New York and is marketing his music for song placements in TV, film and theater.

Stephen is the Coordinator for SongNet Showcase where 10-15 songwriters perform 2 songs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Led by Jimi Yamagishi, the SongNet organization meets in the Los Angeles area. Stephen is also a member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL). He has attended a number of music conferences including the TAXI Road Rally, the ASCAP "I Create Music" Convention and the Durango Songwriters Expo. Stephen's background also includes several years in technical fields including biochemistry and web site design.

His first CD, "Crystal-Studded Sky" was released November, 2006 and features an upbeat retro sound with pleasant 3-part harmonies. The CD is distributed through iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Broadjam, CD Baby and affiliates. His CD "Love Sneaks Up on You" was released in 2020. Songs on this album are in the easy listening genre. A new rock album "Thought Crime" will also be released in 2020.

Stephen's song "Stop (instrumental)" appears in episode 611 ("Don't Hate La Playa") of "Bad Girls Club" aired April 11, 2011 and in episode 205 ("A Good Laugh") of "Best Ink" expected air date May 1, 2013.

Stephen GC

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