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).
Mysterious, suspenseful instrumental. Scene: Crime scene a la "Bones" or "CSI". Contemporary feel, rhythmic sound. Contains shifts in tone, instrumentation and dynamics throughout the piece. Interplay between piano and rhythmic accents. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Soundscape
Mysterious, suspenseful instrumental. Scene: Crime scene a la "Bones" or "CSI". Contemporary feel, rhythmic sound. Contains shifts in tone, instrumentation and dynamics throughout the piece. Interplay between piano and rhythmic accents. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Upbeat, toe-tappin', slightly humorous instrumental. Initially old-fashion sounding country shuffle progresses into more contemporary feel. Scene: Imagine a farmer riding tractor to honky tonk swaying to the rhythm of the chorus. children playing, toddlers, playground, bloopers, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Guitar-driven energetic rock instrumental track with positive emotion inferring strength of character. Scene idea 1: Two friends playfully square off trying to outdo one another at a particular skill. Characters take turns in the spotlight demonstrating their talent. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
The main character has just recognized a sign in his partner that their relationship is over. Not a word was spoken but he knew she was leaving. She can't get too close. Male Vocals, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
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 Music, Soft Rock
Light rock feel instrumental. An emotionally contemplative beginning leads to excitement and opportunity. Scene: A character struggles to resolve an issue in his mind then comes to exciting conclusions. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Light rock feel instrumental. An emotionally contemplative beginning leads to excitement and opportunity. Scene: A character struggles to resolve an issue in his mind then comes to exciting conclusions. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Guitar driven, high action, sinister music. Great for scary action chase scene a la Halloween movies. Contains shifts in tone, instrumentation and dynamics throughout the piece. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dark Music
Pending 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, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Dark, disconcerting atmospheric segue with peculiar elements leading to a deeply unsettling end. Haunting rhythm with mood change. Scene: Crime Drama a la David Lynch. Dead body discovery, post violence scene survey Scene: Paranormal event. Characters face reveals puzzlement and anxious expectation, Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Guitar-driven energetic rock instrumental track with positive emotion inferring strength of character. Scene idea 1: Two friends playfully square off trying to outdo one another at a particular skill. Characters take turns in the spotlight demonstrating their talent. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Toe-tappin', cartoon-ish country instrumental. Slightly humorous chicken pickin' guitar feel with tongue-and-cheek innuendo. Scene: Two characters with difference of opinion. Scene: A guy is getting nagged. He tries to explain to no avail then escapes into an imaginary world. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Calming, serene, relaxing track. Includes Chinese Zither and soothing electric piano sounds. Great for meditation or massage room. Chill out and let the stress melt away. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Calm 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, Action Music, Action Thriller Spy
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 Music, Action Adventure 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 Music, Pop Rock
Electric guitar and organ engage in challenging exchange. Great for two opponents engaged in competition. Track exudes confidence and attitude while remaining optimistic. Will work for Major Sports Networks. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Dark, disconcerting atmospheric segue with peculiar elements leading to a deeply unsettling end. Haunting rhythm with mood change. Scene: Crime Drama a la David Lynch. Dead body discovery, post violence scene survey Scene: Paranormal event. Characters face reveals puzzlement and anxious expectation, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Impending Orchestral
Calming, serene, relaxing track. Includes Chinese Zither and soothing electric piano sounds. Great for meditation or massage room. Chill out and let the stress melt away. Instrumental, New Age Music, Meditation
Highly frightening build in action, tension and terror. Great for scary action chase scene a la Halloween movies. Contains shifts in tone, instrumentation and dynamics throughout the piece. Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Dangerous Music
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: Chasing a spy with somewhat humorous twists, Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Spy
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, Dramatic Music, Contemplative 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, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Electric guitar and organ engage in a playful exchange. Scene idea 1: A confident character in a feel-good action scene. Track exudes confidence and attitude while remaining optimistic. Scene idea 2: Two characters in a playful exchange, toying with each other in flirtatious mischief. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Rock
Optimistic, slightly humorous and whimsical country shuffle with piano, drums, fiddle. Great for down on the farm scene, honky tonk, cartoon, bloopers, old folks home dancing blooper. Positive emotion, optimistic, energetic and fun. Country line dancing. Country fair. Vacation. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Guitar driven, high action, sinister music. Great for scary action chase scene a la Halloween movies. Contains shifts in tone, instrumentation and dynamics throughout the piece. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Rock and Metal
A sense of high energy tension created by mix of gritty funk rock electric guitar and slap bass. Great for suspenseful moments ESPN sports action, movie action scene or a drama with a power play between characters. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Power Play Music
Rhythmic mysterious, suspenseful and scary guitar driven instrumental. Portions range from range from suspenseful to terrifying, creepy to intense, eerie to nerve-wracking. Also includes parts where the threat seems to have vanished only to escalate. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Intense Electro-Orchestral
A heartfelt flip-flopping of emotions. Scene: A character walking alone thinking about the events of the evening. Flashback back to both pleasing and discomforting events that brought him to where he is now. He has moments of hope, melancholy, confusion and sadness. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Theme Crime Music
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 Music, Action Theme Crime Music
Electric guitar and organ engage in a playful exchange. Scene idea 1: A confident character in a feel-good action scene. Track exudes confidence and attitude while remaining optimistic. Scene idea 2: Two characters in a playful exchange, toying with each other in flirtatious mischief. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Mysterious, suspenseful and foreboding 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. Creates a sense of tension, mysterious mood changes and rhythmic accents. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Thriller Soundscape
Synthesizer and scratch guitar-driven. Quirky and fun rock instrumental track. Great for cartoon, comedy caper, children's action show, humorous sports, bloopers, sitcom, office pranks. Instrumental, Action Music, Action Adventure Rock
Classic toe-tappin', slightly humorous and whimsical country shuffle. Sparse production includes piano and rhythmic sticks. Great for down on the farm scene, cartoon, bloopers, old folks home dancing blooper. Positive emotion, optimistic, energetic and fun. children toddlers playground, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Playful, animated, cartoon-ish country instrumental. Humorous honky tonk guitar and sticks feel with tongue-and-cheek innuendo. Great for down on the farm scene, bar, cartoon, bloopers, old folks home dancing blooper. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Highly frightening build in action, tension and terror. Great for scary action chase scene a la Halloween movies. Contains shifts in tone, instrumentation and dynamics throughout the piece. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Hectic 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 Music, Whimsical Music
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, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
Dark, disconcerting atmospheric segue with peculiar elements leading to a deeply unsettling end. Haunting rhythm with mood change. Scene: Crime Drama a la David Lynch. Dead body discovery, post violence scene survey, Instrumental, Dangerous Music, Edgy Music
Positive feel with repeated accent of one guitar note followed by guitar line. Imagine a character who stays positive even when confronted by peer pressure, obstacles or negative news. Light rock feel. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music
Friendly strutting country shuffle with piano, fiddle and walking bass. Great for down on the farm scene, honky-tonk, cartoon, bloopers, old folks home dancing. Positive emotion, optimistic, energetic and fun. Playful and slightly humorous. Country line dancing. Instrumental, Country Music, Country Two-Step
missing you, long distance relationship, love song, we'll be together eve if it is only in our dreams. Romance, Male Vocals, Dramatic Music, Romantic Music
Friendly strutting country shuffle with piano, fiddle and walking bass. Great for down on the farm scene, honky-tonk, cartoon, bloopers, old folks home dancing. Positive emotion, optimistic, energetic and fun. Playful and slightly humorous. Country line dancing. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Heartwarming Music
Reflecting back to a simpler time, lost in thought, yearning for another time or place, missing someone, lullaby, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Contemplative Music
Funky instrumental play between guitar, sax and horn section. Great for introducing a guest speaker or new product. Sports clips action, Instrumental, Corporate Music, Corporate Rock Music Guitar Lead
Quirky, playful guitar and rhythm-based instrumental. Beings with simple guitar riffs that get more elaborate and through development. Somewhat humorous feel that is optimistic and energetic yet loose and freewheeling. Scene: Teenagers cruising the strip. Instrumental, Pop Music, Quirky Pop
