Greg Vaughan is a versatile and talented composer and recording artist based out of his studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. He combines his love for music with his love for video by creating atmospheric and eclectic visual soundscapes. Greg's music contains elements of Trance with repetitive arpeggios that ebb and flow surrounded by ambient sounds and ear candy. Greg is a master at composing and recording instrumental music that ranges from muscular and powerful to soothing and hypnotic. People smile when they listen.
This guitar/bass instrumental settles into a deep pocket and takes us on a trance trip, riding on top of synths and drums. The pulsing nature creates a sense of movement and expectation, hopeful and yearning. Use this to set up an epic scene or to support movement in a project. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Post-Rock
This track sets a mood of tranquility and never lets it go. Soft, and somewhat strange, piano sounds blend with distant synths and blooming bass. Odd noises here and there. Must pay attention. Focus. This subtle piece can support any dramatic or relationship scene. Great backing track nature scenes, Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This dreamy song features swirling ear candy and a pulsing bass loop. Picture a top-down convertible cruising toward the sunset with the tune up high. Sparse production leaves lots of space and openness in the instrumentation. Surprising elements hold interest and convey optimism. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
Swirling synths with a single note lead voice. This song is unusual in the way it features cymbals as the primary percussion backing. This creates a swirling feeling that supports a haunting call beckoning us like a story teller. It swells and flows thougtfully. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This song builds slowly from sparse mysterious sounds, then launching into a galloping mix of bass drums and synthesizers. The feeling is uplifting and aspirational. This song works as a motivational injection of positive energy and sustained effort. There is joy, playfulness, and purpose here. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Something went wrong, and it unraveled on this ZZ Top inspired short story. Bad choices lead to bad outcomes, at least they do in Texas. Big guitar and driving drums are featured in this rocker, along with a haunting vocal telling the story. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
A thick menacing synth opens this mysterious piece, groaning sounds and skittering background noises. Finally a distant guitar riff approaches to set up a throbbing repetitive romp. The mood is edgy and persistent. This works as a great scene introduction in a dramatic production. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
Float away on this soothing acoustic guitar river. Backing synths, birds, and ambient moods create a feeling of well being and warmth. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
It’s a festival of flutes, guitars, clapping hands, and saxophone. Feels like a Renaissance festival. Definitely some wreaths and small dogs. Instrumental, Pop, 70's Pop
This anthem is a call to action about global warming and its impact on the planet. Strong lyrics and soaring harmonies supported by a solid foundation of guitar bass and drums. This cause piece will support any project related to the environment. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This upbeat jam rocker is all about the pleasure and rewards of staying home. It has a thick pulsing mix that creates a sense of weight and purpose. The lyrics speak about the importance of making our own way in life and rejecting false promises. Epic. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
This evocative and hypnotic song is filled with mystery and possibility. Droning synths and melodic electric guitar are featured. The song has three chapters, each with its own personality, but all supporting a theme of calm purpose and meaningfulness. Would be great in an outdoor feature. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Without a traditional structure this song cruises along in in groups of 12 bars instead of eight, taking us on a wave of satisfying simplicity and pleasure. Lots of percussion elements left and right with a throbbing and persistent bass underneath. A thick powerful instrumental. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This hypnotic and droning soundscape is both mysterious and captivating. Synth washes and distant voices create a mood of mystery and curiosity. This song feels unusual in an inviting way, yet there is strangeness and possibility. An epic mood piece to fit any visual production. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Deep deep drum and an arpeggiated synth starts this song off on a journey of epic swells and satisfying passages. The production is dreamy and slow, with subtle swells and sparse sections of floating and swirling keyboards. Sets a mood of floating calm for any scene for TV or film. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This epic acoustic number is a tribute to the beauty and healing powers of the wilderness. This inspirational song features healing lyrics and soaring harmonies, leading to an epic bridge of hope and redemption. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
An infectious and languid journey into a world of trance rhythms with guitar bylines. This song has three equally hypnotic phases, each with its own melody flavor to satisfy our need to chill. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This guitar, bass, drum number lays bare life's frustrating contradictions and conflicting demands. Maybe being crazy is a reasonable adaptation to life today. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
An upbeat tune with cinematic swells and passages. Lots of acoustic guitar and synth layers. This song has the feel of a traveling song, steady and climbing. Works great to create an overall mood of epic space in any production. The lead guitar soars at the high point of the scene. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
A slow build of sound effects and ear candy delivers a driving guitar and bass locomotive ride into the alpha zone. When the song kicks into high gear it gallops along on a bed of synths and guitars. Step right up. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
A bass and kick-drum driven romp that pounds along like a freight train. This song pulses and drives along with joy and a sense of adventure. Try to sit still on this trip. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
This pulsing number is driven by a wall of percussion and synths. Meant to play loud on a road trip, this song is an anthem for the driven. Use it to support a scene or place it as the intro to a big feature. Sets up lots of drama. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
Close your eyes and float with the wind in this trance soundtrack. A soft bed of synthesizer, supported by a leisurely bass and soaring acoustic guitars, lifts your spirits on this trip. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This song hearkens back to a carefree time of parties and dancing, so maybe it fits again now that we are venturing out after covid claustrophobia. The song has a romp feel, with tons of energy and high hopes. Lots of great lyrics and soaring harmonies. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This instrumental rides on synthesizers and a pulsing bass to make a smooth melodic ride. The mood is calm and thoughtful, a hypnotic dreamy excursion. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This upbeat instrumental hits all the marks, from big drums to driving bass line, from soaring lead guitars to trippy break sections. Turn it up and hit the road. This would fit well in an epic road trip theme or upbeat story. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This spacey number opens with hypnotic synth moods, and then soars onward with guitar riffs that sound like spoken voices. The effect is uplifting and trancy. The song has a romp feel to it with lots of pent up energy and direction. Great opening for an epic project. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This languid piece soothes the soul and relaxes the brain with slow synthesizers and plucked guitar. Light cymbal touches and faint guitar echos create a sense of floating and feelings of beautiful serenity. The production is lush and sparse, leaving room for deep thoughts. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
This haunting trance piece features layers of synths and a hypnotic bass riff that pushes steady and strong. The sparse production creates a sense of space and airiness, yet the mood is insistent and steady. A great backing track for any scene or production. Instrumental, Rock, Art Rock
A melodic and trippy instrumental with lots of headphone ear candy. Sweet guitar leads guide us through the day's outing. Unusual swirling sounds convey some suspense and expectation. Then, the song kicks in and the energy lifts into a soaring guitar lead. Think restrained Santana. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This moody and relaxing song floats on a bed of ambient sounds and smooth synthesizers. A lone solo guitar acts as our guide through this hypnotic soundscape. Close your eyes, breathe deeply. Instrumental, New Age, Nature
A slow buildup with sustained guitar lines transitions into a pulsing bass-driven day trip. Lots of ear candy are featured. Jittering effects left and right, leading to a satisfying landing on a soaring venture. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This dreamy acoustic guitar track is the perfect backdrop for relaxing under a tree. Hand percussion and dreamy synths create a mood of peace and hope. Swaying synths lead to a calm sense of peace and playfulness. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
The election of Donal Trump, as well as current global turmoil are themes of this song of concern and yearning passion. The lyrics convey social awareness of the many political and environmental issues we face. This works well in an ad campaign, product branding or documentary. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Acoustic guitars open this dreamy piece, joined by hand percussion and deep synthesizer to create a series of ascending musical chapters culminating in a soaring electric lead. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This moody and dreamy track is entirely acoustic guitar with sparse percussion accents. The repetitive quarter note string pulls create a hypnotic foundation for acoustic improvisations. All the happy "accidents" were left in the spirit of spontaneity. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This song lopes along on a bed of bass and acoustic guitars, leading finally to an extended synth guitar lead. The movement is compelling, a loping kind of feel, yet patient and in no hurry to get there. The synth guitar lead is soaring. This works as transition music in a production. Instrumental, Rock, Electronic Rock
A pop/rock tune expressing resentment and anger toward someone who has wronged, someone who deserves all the bad karma that will surely come their way. The arpeggiated guitar and bass drive this song at a steady pace with confidence and some swagger. Will work in any production involving justice. Male Vocals, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This slow melancholy song, based on traditional jazz chords, is hard to shake. Simple instrumentation plays through these changes, creating a dreamlike mood that stays with you, like a memory. This song feels like a black and white Woody Allen movie filmed at night. Instrumental, Jazz, New Age Jazz
A moving ballad about the need to belong. The song has a light country feel with tight production and GBD lineup. This is a story telling piece that will support any scene involving loneliness or loss. The lyrics are universal and relatable. Male Vocals, Rock, 70s Rock
A driving single guitar line drives this song, taking us on a splendid journey to unexpected places. With each stanza, it grows, rising up and gaining strength, an escalator of music. Enjoy. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
This languid instrumental is meant for relaxing and meditating. Droning synths underly a subtle guitar motif that weaves a web of calm and peace. Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
An acoustic trance tune that takes you on a journey. Smooth, atmospheric, and provocative. This song has lots of ear candy with new instruments joining the trip moves along. Creates a mood of serenity and calm. Instrumental, Rock, Acoustic Rock
Close your eyes, listen to the surf and savor the scent of salt water. A steady pulsing acoustic guitar acts as tour guide as we walk the beach. Great driving song with a melodic feel and positive motion. Instrumental, Rock, Soft Rock
Haunting voices in a deep watery cave, followed by fingerpicked acoustic guitars with a keyboard accent. Then comes the sweet, meaningful electric guitar with samba grooves. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
This driving song takes you on a journey, with side trips and overlooks that focus the mind. A relentless bass loop serves as the foundation for layered synths and percussion. Acoustic guitars join in, and finally an electric guitar descends into the Cavity. Instrumental, Indie Rock, Indietronica
