ST. LOUIS, MI. (Gary
James Meritt PR/ www.songwritingcontest.co.uk) - Gary
James Meritt has been selected as a runner up in the 2004 United Kingdom Songwriting Contest with his instrumental composition titled 'The Dead Church'. There were over 3200 total entries for the 2004 competition and around 300 were in the Instrumental Category. Sources from the contest have informed Gary that he was 'very close' to being named the winner for the Instrumental Category. This is only his second entry in a recognized songwriting contest and has proven to be successful.
Meritt's composition includes three movements, but only the first movement was submitted since contest rules limit the length of work. The first & third movements are fairly short, but the second movement is more lengthy. The movement of 'The Dead Church' which was submitted is a short three-minute piece with two distinct segments. The first section of the composition is pleasant and flowing, while the concluding section is tumultuous and commanding.
Intriguing new markets for Meritt's style of instrumental music are being explored. Mr. Meritt says that the success of his submission "is sure to mark a turning point in the music of today".
For additional information, contact Gary
James Meritt or the UK Song Writing Contest (see below).
The music of "The Dead Church" in part and as a whole is copyrighted, all rights reserved, Gary
James Meritt, 1995.
About Gary
James Meritt
Gary
James Meritt started his career as a composer in the late 1980's. Gary's music can best be categorized in the domain of Film Scores. Gary has been laboring for many years developing a concept in conjunction with his compositions. The first competition he entered was held by the BMI Foundation and called the 'Pete Carpenter Fellowship'. Meritt fell just short with his submission due to limited resources. The winners of the 'Pete Carpenter Fellowship' are given the opportunity to work with the eminent composer Mike Post at his studio in Los Angeles. Mike Post is a composer of themes from such TV shows as NYPD Blue, L.A. Law, and Law and Order. Even though Gary was not selected as a finalist, he did receive a telephone call from Mr. Post after the contest stating that his composition was a worthy effort but was not what they were looking for. A few years later, Gary was laid off as a programmer. He then devoted his time to his composing and regrouped to hire consultants and lawyers to assist him in developing his work to enter in the UK Contest. Mr. Meritt has a very unique & distinct style of writing. He also has a peculiar way of looking at the world with his music and ideas. While writing his unique compositions through the years, he has struggled with many medical issues but has always fought back to flourish. Gary has even started his own business, named 'Creative Composition', through which he provides lessons on composing. Now, with some recognition, Mr. Meritt is extensively searching for someone in the Film industry that wishes to work with him to further develop the concept that he has in conjunction with his compositions. Since this concept has never been done before, it is sure to be very profitable while remaining sophisticated and adhering to the utmost highest standards.
About the UK Songwriting Contest
The UK Songwriting Contest was originally launched in 2002 in association between The World
Music Foundation and The BRIT Trust. The BRIT
Trust is the highly respected organization behind The BRIT Awards, The BRIT School and The BRIT Studio. The BRIT
Trust has provided judging panels for the contest and past winners have been offered unique recording opportunities at The BRIT Studio. The UK Songwriting Contest judges have included directors of
Music Aid, The World
Music Foundation, UK
Music Ltd, independent producers and executives, experienced songwriters and music journalists/authors, and members of music qualification examination boards plus specialist panels and judges provided by The BRIT
Trust and the BRIT School. Writers that show potential, whether they are contest winners or not, may be offered opportunities for publishing and career development. The UK Songwriting Contest is dedicated to promoting the art of songwriting and the discovery of new talent. It is supported by some of the most highly respected names in the music industry. The contest is a yearly event open to all songwriters, bands and musicians regardless of nationality and country of residence. The contest receives entries from all over the world and is widely regarded as the UK's national songwriting event and a major part of the international songwriting calendar.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Gary James Meritt
Composer / Writer
Tel: 314-972-8325
United Kingdom Songwriting Contest
https://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk/
e-mail address: [email protected]
BMI Foundation, Inc. - Pete Carpenter Fellowship
https://www.bmifoundation.org/pages/PCarpenter.asp
e-mail address: [email protected]
