Currently based in Florida, Lou Heffernan is the former Managing Editor of American Songwriter Magazine in Nashville, Tennessee. He writes in the Pop and Country genres, and his song "You Fill My Heart" achieved nationwide radio airplay. Lou is a professional member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).
Lou Heffernan is the author and songwriter of "Tomorrow's Heroes" which is a multimedia project including a book and original songs to assist people in pursuit of a difficult dream.
His I nstrumental "Present Tense" is featured in a commercial for eyewear by MYKITA & MONCLER.
Humorous swagger percussion groove and wah wah guitar track. A character that is cool but quirky. Animated. Commercial music for fun game or product. Music will work for a funny dance scene. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Quirky rhythm and horns. Will work well with humorous scene, bloopers or funny commercial for product or service. Positive emotion, optimistic, energetic and fun. Great for Major Sports Networks (ESPN, FUEL TV, NBC Sports) and Sports-themed Video Games. Mischievous comical toddlers, Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Piano and synth ethereal instrumental with build in middle and release at end. Approximately 1 minute. atmospheric, outer space majestic dream, Instrumental, Dramatic, Contemplative Music
Scene: A hip character soulfully struts down the street. Scene: A guy getting nagged at or yelled at by his girl. He tries to reason then tunes her out. The electric scratch guitar mimics the nagging. Imagine exaggerated "Jim Carey" style facial expressions by both characters. Instrumental, Dramatic, Whimsical Music
Great for Major Sports Networks and Sports-themed Video Games. Positive emotion, optimistic, energetic and fun. Upbeat, funky call and response between electric guitar and organ. Hockey and Lacrosse highlights on ESPN. Fast action sports. driving Automobile commercial for sports car of off road, Instrumental, Action, Theme Spy
Playful bouncy synth line over drum groove. commercial, cartoon, animation, humorous. Moving a mile a minute. Extreme speed. Working at a frantic pace. Instrumental, Dramatic, Playful Curious
Upbeat, funky instrumental using call and response between a horn section and electric guitar. Positive emotion, optimistic, modern, cool, energetic and fun. A build of intensity with tension resolving to confidence and clarity. Scene: Playful car race. Jackie Chan humor. espionage, Instrumental, Action, Adventure Rock
Can I trust you with my heart? The main character is learning to trust again after a bad relationship. Wanting to let someone into your life but feeling vulnerable. Male Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
A relationship story song. The man is struggling to make lifestyle changes demanded by his partner. If he doesn't change for the better she's gone. After making the changes he thanks her for pushing him, but then asks her to make one big change, marry him. Male Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
High energy rock-based piece featuring dramatic drums, acid guitars and harmonic horns building to a climax and quick resolution. 37 seconds of gradual tension and release. Good for sports clip lead-in or dramatic announcement. Adrenalin-filled, current sounding track. Instrumental, Action, Adventure Rock
Powerful yet playful interplay between rock electric guitar and Wurlitzer keys on top of a blend of drums and percussion. A combination of bold and smooth. Off road commercial. Cool under pressure. Sports utility vehicle ad. Motivational speaker introduction music. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
Strong motivational rock music with classical elements for defying the odds and triumphing with determination over adversity. Climb a mountain. x games, extreme sports. Instrumental, Dramatic, Energizing Music
This song encourages the listener to take a break from hectic life and to go with the flow instead of wrestling with the road. Reggae rock funk feel. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
The incidence of suicide is growing at an alarming rate. This song is an attempt to reach out to people in need of an open heart and a welcoming ear. Male Vocals, Reggae, Reggae
Divorce song. Pop rock feel. The male character struggles to fill in the blanks on the divorce papers. He remorsefully thinks back to all the other blanks he created within their relationship leading up to this point. Male Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
A couple going through a divorce. She has handed him divorce papers. He wishes he could fill in the blanks in their relationship instead of the blanks on the divorce papers. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
A story song involving a young boy who imagines that the rain falling into his wagon is the rocket fuel that propels him to his dreams. As he gets older he forgets the magic of the rain and is seated on a bar stool saying fill'er up. Leaving the tavern it begins to rain and he flashes back. Male Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
Light-hearted cheerful whistling track with full band accompaniment. Includes acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass and drums. Give a sense of the freedom to relax and chill and a welcoming environment. An automobile commercial may use this to underscore the feeling of a Sunday morning drive. Instrumental, Dramatic, Heartwarming Music
Playful syncopated acoustic guitar based track. Piques the listener's attention, involves the listener physically in the groove then resolves around the 10 second mark to a carefree satisfied feel. Great for commercial, cartoon, animal show, sitcom, bloopers. Instrumental, Sports, Sports Comedy Music
High energy playful Pop R&B track with elements of rock. Fun call and response between horns and dirty electric guitar. Soulful bass line, rockin' drums. Instrumental, RnB, RnB Pop
Relaxing song played on Chinese Gu Zhang. Great for spa, mediation, yoga. A touch of class makes it appropriate for commercial or corporate use. Instrumental, Chinese, Chinese Ethereal
this song asks the question, "Have you got what it takes to be a champion?" Courage to fight when nothing's going right. Wm must fight to achieve our dreams. Never give up. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
Story song about an adolescent boy who tests the boundaries with his parents by breaking curfew. Along the way he discovers the value of his mother's soft touch and his father's hard line. Will work well in a coming of age movie. the singer looks back on the experience grateful for what he learned. Male Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
Mysterious, suspenseful mood music. Great for Crime scene a la "Bones" or "CSI". Contemporary feel, rhythmic sound. Contains shifts in tone, instrumentation and dynamics throughout the piece. Interplay between guitar and rhythmic accents. Rhythm builds as piece progresses. Instrumental, Action, Theme Crime
This song expresses my realization that God loves me even though I have turned away from Him at times in my life. He welcomes me back and freely offers his peace, love, guidance and understanding. Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
A humorous yet loving lullaby sung by man to his significant other while trying to get to sleep but can't due to the other's annoyances. Done with piano and male vocal. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Playful upbeat song about teenagers cruising with a carload of friends, having a blast, on Saturday night. Driving slow with no place to go, perfect cruising speed. Male Vocals, Blues, Chicago Blues
Mellow relaxing whistling song with full band production. Useful as background music for nature scenes with moderate dramatic changes such as the sun breaking through the clouds. Background music for tender touching moments between parent and child. Elevator music. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
A story song about the evolving trust in relationship between a boy and his uncle. Christian message. The words of the uncle to the scared boy on the diving board, "Jump I'll catch ya" are later spoken by God to the uncle on his deathbed. visual lyrics, Male Vocals, Folk, Christian Folk
Upbeat groove featuring saxophone and funky bass guitar in the style of the Cosby Show. Great for quirky comedy, sitcom, romantic comedy, children’s cartoons, office pranks, bloopers. Instrumental, Sports, Extreme Sports Music
A story song about a guy who is home for the holidays and wrestling with the blues. He uses good memories to change his perspective. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
Comparing a leap of faith to a leaf letting go of a tree and trusting that it will be carried gently by the wind. Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
An up tempo, funky Contemporary Christian song about how looking up to God for our strength and guidance can turn a pigeon into a dove. Horn section, Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
Initial tension melts into playful release. Scene: We thought our relationship was over but risk and vulnerability pay off as love blooms from ashes. Scene Option: Picture a couple on their first date. They move cautiously and remain guarded. Then they discover a connection and excitement builds. Instrumental, Dramatic, Romantic Music
Whistling song in minor key with full band production. Soulful music. Useful as background music for scene where a character is reflecting on past difficulties then his or her spirit is lifted by the recognition of what has been achieved or overcome. Instrumental, Pop, Easy Listening
Putting your foot in your mouth. Romantic comedy. The singer's day goes completely downhill after he breaks up with his girlfriend. Great for a humorous dream sequence. The character insults a cop, his lawyer, a judge then ends up in a jail cell with a 400 pound guy named Bubba. He insults him too. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
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