The Magic of Christmas from year to year is captured in the ornaments we put on our trees, in the songs we sing, the foods we eat, and the photos we take. Some bring up happy memories, and some are bittersweet. “Pictures of Christmas” is a musical confection about looking at holiday pictures from the past and taking new ones for future memories. Written by Johnny Schaefer, and Geoff Levin based on an instrumental track by Geoff Levin and Bruce Chianese, the song sweetly sings of cookies, pies and sweets, and the grins on our faces as we smile and pose for the camera, lit by the fire’s glow.
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The world has gone crazy, but you don't have to. In "Find a Place," Johnny Schaefer sings of "houses shaking, hearts breaking, and job and bills taking all that you've got." He and Stephan Oberhoff create a sonic landscape. The chorus invites the listener to go within and Find a Place of peace. 9-time Grammy® nominee Gerald Albright takes us there.
When It's Your Kid Music and Lyrics by Johnny Schaefer Produced and Arranged by Geoffrey Levin
Executive and Associate Producer, Johnny Schaefer Lead Vocal by Johnny Schaefer Supporting Vocals by Susan Holder and Johnny Schaefer Supporting Vocals Arranged by Geoffrey Levin and Johnny Schaefer Cello by Paula Hochhalter Lewis
Guitars by Geoffrey Levin Mixed by Geoffrey Levin Mastered by Stephan Oberhoff
Special thanks to Open and Affirming Faith Community Trinity Lutheran Church, Pasadena, CA for allowing us to film in their sanctuary, and for their inclusiveness every day.
Special thanks to The Trevor Project
© Copyright 2024 Johnny Schaefer, Auditory Verve Music, ASCAP All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Johnny Schaefer's "When It's Your Kid" deals with the topics of teen suicide due to homophobia and school shottings as examples of the frustration younger generations feel about the world we are leaving them Discretion is advised. Purchase here. Video Produced by Johnny Schaefer Directed by Daniel Henry-Smith and Paco Silva Videography, Editing and Post-production by Paco Silva and Daniel Henry-Smith, Siren Arts Productions
On-screen guitarist: Lukas Romero Cellist, Paula Hochhalter Lewis Parents played by Chris and Susan Holder Filmed at Curated Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Four terrific remixes of the popular ballad of tribute and gratitude to those who have paved the way for a better life for us in some way. Bolton Hill (Chris Vieno) knocked it out of the park with these fun new versions of the song. You may remember his work on "Who Put the Ghosts There?" and his terrific remixes of "You Can't Hide the Light." You Paved the Way: Bolton Hill Remixes, Gratitude Dance Music and Lyrics by Johnny Schaefer © Copyright, 2023, John Herbert Schaefer, Auditory Verve Music, ASCAP Lead Vocals by Johnny Schaefer Executive Producer, Johnny Schaefer Remix by Bolton Hill Background Vocals By Stephan Oberhoff, Kimaya Seward, and Johnny Schaefer Vocals recorded by Stephan Oberhoff Remix by Bolton Hill Instruments, mixing, mastering by Bolton Hill
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"On my daily walks I often spend time expressing gratitude for what I see around me. Gratitude is a huge part of my life and I try to practice it in every setting. I believe we get more of what we focus on. On one such walk I started thinking of all the thousands of people over time who had contributed to what I was seeing. The architects and bulders and planners and the inventors... We are all buildng upon what was done before so that we are not starting from scratch. A song started to come to me and by the time I had finished my walk most of this song had been formed. I was thrilled to be joined in the studio by Kimaya Seward, who brought a wonderful energy and her beautiful voice to the project. Thank you, Stephan, for bringing her to the party. I hope that people might see this song as a way to thank those who paved the way in their own lives." -Johnny Schaefer
Who Put the Ghosts There? Halloween Party Mix Radio Edit
Johnny Schaefer and Bolton Hill
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Schaefer © Johnny Schaefer-Auditory Verve Music, ASCAP All Rights Reserved Produced by Bolton Hill Lead Vocals by Johnny Schaefer Background Vocals and Character Effects by Wenndy MacKenzie Additional Background Vocals by Johnny Schaefer Instruments performed, recorded, mixed , arranged and mastered by Bolton Hill Vocals recorded by Jeb Lipson Video by Paco Silva Cover art by Deb Ann. Check out her work at www.etsy.com/shop/delightfuldardollz and www.debzlowbrowart.weebly.com
Who Put the Ghosts There? Halloween Party Mix Club Version
Johnny Schaefer and Bolton Hill
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Schaefer © Johnny Schaefer-Auditory Verve Music, ASCAP All Rights Reserved Produced by Bolton Hill Lead Vocals by Johnny Schaefer Background Vocals and Character Effects by Wenndy MacKenzie Additional Background Vocals by Johnny Schaefer Instruments performed, recorded, mixed , arranged and mastered by Bolton Hill Vocals recorded by Jeb Lipson Video by Paco Silva www.etsy.com/shop/delightfuldarkdollz and www.debzlowbrowart.weebly.com
This joyful, reflective song has been compared to Sting's Soul Cages era. GRAMMY® Winner Melissa Manchester had this to say about the song: "I thought the lyrics were brilliant and profound," Manchester enthuses. "The production was just sensational. I called Johnny and said 'I don't know why you think you need a duet, this is a very complete version. He insisited, and I'm thrilled he did. He heard it as a duet and, honestly, he has created a very unusual and complete world of a song. What's interesting is that the layering is all at the same level. He's created his own Greek chorus with the so-called backgrounds. They aren't background parts, they're literally compacting several worlds into one world. It's really intriguing and wildly listeneable." Using 55 vocal tracks and a double melody, it is a delightful musical journey.
You Can't Hide the Light-The Bolton Hill Remixes
Johnny Schaefer ft. Melissa Manchester
Two remixes of the chart-topping, award-winning song "You Can't Hide the Light" featuring Grammy® Award-Winner Melissa Manchester by Bolton Hill. A Cub Mix and a shorter Radio Edit.
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