This song was written as a submission for American Idol’s first songwriter contest. Howard and Mark used Appreciative Inquiry to tailor the song for the program — the first time either of them had created a song fully through the…
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Come Out
This song was written for a compilation album of songs inspired by the work of Daniel Quinn. Mark wanted to throw things for a loop with this song about being true to who you are. The appreciative approach he took…
Turner Classic Movies 5th Annual Young Film Composer Competition submission
This piece, entitled “Elena Arrives: Waltz+Tango=Vals,” was composed for a one-minute clip from the silent melodrama The Temptress, one of four scene options in TCM’s 5th annual film scoring competition. Listen to .mp3 sample of Turner Classic Movies 5th Annual…
Turner Classic Movies 4th Annual Young Film Composer Competition submission
This piece, entitled “Abduction,” was composed for a one-minute clip from the silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, one of four scene options in TCM’s 4th annual film scoring competition. Listen to .mp3 sample of Turner Classic Movies…
After the Holidays
Listen to .mp3 sample of After the Holidays. Sung by Mark S. Meritt. 2007, 2002 Mark S. Meritt Lyrics Jingle Bells and Winter Wonderland Take a Sleigh Ride, Let it Snow But like Frosty’s one day All these songs melt…
Someone Duplicated the Key to My Heart
This song received an Honorable Mention certificate and Top 500 prize from the 11th Annual Billboard Magazine Songwriting Contest, July 16, 2003. Listen to .mp3 sample of Someone Duplicated the Key to My Heart. Sung by Mark S. Meritt. 2007,…
Lost in Paradise
Listen to .mp3 sample of Lost in Paradise. Sung by Mark S. Meritt. Lyrics If their life were good Most people would Be happy with their fate Still, down deep inside It’s not denied They want a life that’s great…
Gratuitous Silence
The music for this song was originally written for You Could’ve Been Something Special (Love Theme from Gratuitous Violence). Mark felt the music worth reusing for a piece with a greater likelihood for longevity. Other than the title being a…
Three Times a Burger
This song was written as a submission for Wendy’s Search for Sizzlin’ Sounds Contest, in which Wendy’s sought to judge the best song about hamburgers. Learn more about Potluck’s custom songwriting service which uses Appreciative Inquiry to draw out your…
The Unexplainable Bonefish
This was a proposed television series in which host Dr. Wiley Bonefish and a crew of puppet lab assistants would humorously help kids explore paranormal science using the scientific method. Read the The Unexplainable Bonefish – Series Proposal .pdf. ©…