Bruce Bergh’s Valentine's Day 2014 release, “Night Life” is a collection of original “Rat-Pack” tunes written during 2011-13 as a nightlife entertainer in some of Chicago’s finest dining establishments. Bergh performs on piano with vocal stylings in the Pop, Rock and Jazz Vocal genres. As a composer, he strives for memorable melody lines accompanied by jazz harmonizations with a positive message.
Bergh studied at Sherwood Music School and the University of Chicago, and has written hundreds of songs, commercial music and jingles, as well as arranged music for a large number of clients through the years at his three recording studios. As a professor of Music Technology, Bergh taught in four universities, done clinician work for MTNA, MENC, and NAMM conventions, and founded The Bergh Institute of Music Technology (BIMT.net and DrMIDI.com).
Some of Bergh’s career highlights include playing organ for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, performing live with Kerry Livgren of “Kansas” on synthesizer, pianist/vocalist for Willow Creek Community Chapel events, traveling North America as a product specialist and clinician for numerous musical instrument manufacturers, collaborating with Bob Moog & Ray Kurzweil regarding synthesizer technology and sales, and leading worship and performing in many top churches, theaters and convention centers across the United States.
Bruce Bergh’s Discography:
"Variety Pack 20" a multi-genre collection of songs written for media placements. Released 8/15/14. Bonus songs added as they are newly recorded.
"Night Life" Romantic Harmonies from the Big City. Released Valentines Day 2014 Jazz Vocal genre.
"Christmas Time of the Year" re-released 11/15/13 with 3 new original songs: " A Personal Santa", "It's the Jingle of the Bells", and "Jimmy's Housetop"
"25 Songs of Summer" compilation album released by Tunecore on iTunes Memorial Day 2012
“Taxi Portfolio 2011” is an eclectic collection of tunes written for Taxi A&R in 2011
“Christmas Time of the Year” a CD collection of Christmas originals released in November 2011
“Christmas Time of the Year” a single released on iTunes 2010
“Family Album” a CD collection of music written about his family released in 2010 as an Independent Artist
“Paradise” a CD collection of original Contemporary Christian (CCM) songs released in 2009 by BIMT Studios.
“Body Language: An Excercise in Excessive Sampling Abuse” a 45 single released in 1988 by Rednose Records (Flip side of "Dubois Boys")
"Dubois Boys" a Novelty Polka 45 RPM single released 1988 by Rednose Records
Lyrics
Christmas Together By Bruce Bergh
Sun is getting low in the sky And somewhere in the world I know that you’ve closed your eyes Tightly tucked in, bundled up so cozy and warm, But I won’t see you ‘til Christmas
Though it’s still September, amber leaves start to fall And Old Man Winter soon will give us a call Though it’s early, I’m all ready The stage has been set for a Christmas together.
A jingle jolly white horse-drawn ride A woolen blanket with you by my side A fire-side party making fancy bows With warm hot cocoa and some mistletoe
The white dust on the mountain means that warm weather’s through But there’s a glow in my heart because I’m thinking of you Wrapped in your arms, I want to be, than no place on earth For a Christmas together.
Every day I wish that I could see your face, Your glowing smile by candlelight The kids all gathered by the tree That would be the greatest Christmas gift for me
I’ll miss you in October when you give out all your treats In November I’ll give thanks for you when sitting down to eat Mid December, I’ll be ready. My bags will be packed for a Christmas together. Come December, can’t wait to see you, My heart longs for a Christmas together.
