Brett Houston songwriter

"I write the songs, so you don't have to..."

It's simple, you provide us with all the info about the individual and the style of music that you would like and we'll write the song for you.

It can be a hilariously embarassing roast, sappy love song, practical joke, impractical joke, or even a bitter FU revenge song. Custom made for a birthday, anniversary, wedding gift, marriage proposal, graduation, business commercial (thanks for doing business with us, or please consider doing business with us etc), congratulations on your new job, congratulations on your new boob job, get well soon, I'm sorry I ran over your cat with my lawnmower, I love you, I hate you, you suck, you still owe me that $50 from the time you lost your wallet in Mexico and I had to bail you out, or whatever you may want or need.

We even offer a fun theme song service which is usually a 30 second piece that can be about anyone or anything, (you, your love thing, your ex-love thing, friends, family, pets, body parts, political candidates, football rivalry, slanderous joke, bosses appreciation before annual review, ex-bosses "appreciation" after you were fired for bribing them before your review) makes a great gift or joke. (Check out "Rabs" below as a theme song example.)

We can record your song in a pro studio with a full band or do a simple version with acoustic guitar and vocal and send you a copy in CD and mp3 format. Or if you are in LA, (or have a serious budget with travel expenses) we can perform it live at your event.

A personal message with your voice (including friends and family) can be included as an introduction. Or if you are in the area or have a digital recorder, broadband and a little talent, sing it yourself.

It's a truly unique gift that they will always remember. (Many people have said that this was the best gift they have ever received.)

 

For booking or to request more information click the icon below to reach the contact page.

 

 

Here are a few examples

 

Friends, family, loved ones

	Miss Schaky The glitter goddess of tinsel town
	Luscious Lara Lange
	Dave's B-day song
	Happy B-day Honeybunch
	Kinda Somethin
	Rabs Theme song for Rabbi Steve, the only crime fighting Rabbi that could take on Shaft.
	Faithfully Waiting Backing vocals by Eileen Delrieu
	Happy Anniversary Madiha
	Burning
	Bakersfield Bassoon Girl
	I don't know what she sees in me

 

Non-friends, enemies, ex-lovers, bad neighbors, etc.

	She's GONE and not a moment to soon... Worst break-up song ever.
	Stupid love song She wasn't worth the time it took to write this song

 

Video version, youtube style

 

©Bill Withers (Ain't no sunshine)

 

To download the rates and information page in a pdf file, click here.

 

Videos of your song can be created as well, from simple acoustic performances to full blown productions.

Please email us concerning special rates for the "extras".

 

Time frame

As far as turn-around time, it really depends on many factors.

If we start with an existing background track it can take as little as a day or two. Although it's best to have a few weeks for the process, for best results, when you consider everything involved.

If we do a song from scratch with full backing band, it could take one week minimum and it is best to have at least a few weeks.

This also depends on how full my schedule is at the time. I have completed songs in as little as one day, but that often involves rush charges and canceling everything else on my agenda..

You also need to consider the approval process, I typically take the info that you give me and write a sketch lyric that I will send to you for approval. Depending on how many people are involved with approving the lyrics that could take 5 minutes or 5 days. It is best in that case to designate one person to be in charge of that process.

Also, consider the information gathering period, that special time where you compile a list of everything that you want to say with your song. Or for example, if it is a "roast", a list comprising all of their most embarrassing moments; depending on the subject, this could take days...

 

 

For booking or to request more information click the icon below to reach the contact page.

 

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Music and content ©2008 Brett Houston (unless noted) Represented by Inextremis Recording, Publishing and Management. ASCAP All rights reserved ( All instruments/performances by Brett Houston unless noted.)