Bryan Scary is the title-member of Bryan Scary and The Shredding Tears. His music is best described as "cinematic pop". Debut album "The Shredding Tears" was released in October of 2006. Scary and the Shredding Tears are signed to the indie label Black and Greene Records. Scary cites his influences as Electric Light Orchestra, Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, Yes, and The Kinks on his myspace page, although arguably Scary et al are also influenced by The Beatles, The Move, XTC, and The Fiery Furnaces. Band-members of the Shredding Tears (not including Scary) are Mike Acreman (Keys and Vocals), Brian Bauer (Drums), Graham Norwood (Guitar and Vocals), and David Ostrem (Bass and Vocals). Bryan Scary has collaborated with Jeremy Black of Apollo Sunshine.