scott Massarsky and the Make shift orchestra: General Info
Member Since
7/15/2007
Band Members
Scott Massarsky, Suzy Rosenberg, Caleigh Drane, Noah Hoffeld, Adam Makofske, Leslie Kubica, Jeremy Fishman, Suyoko, Javon, Carlos Aquavivas, Marina Umanaskaya.....
Influences
Sufjan Stevens, Phillip glass, Cat Stevens,
Tom waits, Eddie Vedder, Neil young,
Nick drake, Nina Simone, Jeff Buckley,
Gillian Welch, Kristen Hersh, REM…
Sounds Like
Over the last three years I have been lucky enough to find inspiration from many things in life, which has resulted in a large catalog of new songs and series of songs. One muse of mine is movies; I have written over 40 songs based on movies, documentaries and foreign films. Another inspiration has been public libraries, the people I have met there and books, movies and resources inside. I have actually just finished a grant funded project which consisted of a performance of music, prose and poetry created in and influenced by the library. Other series include songs on weaving; Wave hill, Nature, Birds, herbalism, my grandmother, science, lullabies and a couple jingles based on my favorite T.V shows.
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"Rose" This song was inspired by one of my favorite books as a child and was performed with Caleigh Drane at the Suffern Library in Suffern New York.
This performance was at the Jewish Home in Rockleigh where I was lucky enough to be able to bring the makeshift orchestra so I could show my dear Grandma ma what I do.
I have written many songs inspired by my friend Yukako's weaving shop and the work she does there. One of them is called, "Scarf" which you can see above performed at the Perch in Brooklyn with Leslie Kubica.
Zombie eyes!
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About scott Massarsky and the Make shift orchestra
I am an artist, musician and writer who performs and exhibits in the New York /New Jersey area. My music, art and writing all feed off each other dealing with a large range of issues and topics including, nature, healing, social awareness and above all the creative process. It is my dream to share this music and art with the world bringing people happiness and joy. The Makeshift orchestra is a revolving cast of people, players, clowns and sometimes troublemakers who help bring my music to life with their energy and enthusiasm. Hope everyone is enjoying the day!
Sand Forest the Twisting Spines:
In learning about the Local plants of my area and in using them for medicine and food I feel welcomed into their process of birth, growth and decay. Following them through the seasons, I have become part of their process and have seen how we depend on each other. Since this awakening, they have become tools and inspiration for my art.
From these Sand forests, I have attempted to create small tiny universes, which express the ones that live in my imagination. These finished environments are my offering to the plants, which I have used in the construction of my art.
(Below) Into The Ink: This work was created from 1999-2003 while attending the School of visual arts. Pen and water color, oil, etching and drypoint.
I had not painted for about two years. In dealing with life’s’ challenges I learned to channel my creativity through nature learning much about herbs, plants and birds. One day while finding a Blue jay feather I had a very strong feeling “paint with me”, at first I thought of a quill pen and attempted to write with some left over ink, I didn’t have much Success. Then while attempting again I decided to spill a glob of ink onto the Paper and then looking at the feather smeared it into the ink. Once again after years I was doing what brought me so much joy, painting! I smeared the ink around and after a while they turned into shapes and those shapes turned into other things. I use a color at a time and concentrate on what those colors mean to me using the knowledge of ones chakras, meaning of color and important healing ideas in my life. I soon realized that these were healing paintings and have had many signs since which pointed me in the direction of healing the ones I loved with them including myself. And so begins the journey of
“The Healings”
"Metal Horse"(above) and "Insight"(Below) where two other songs performed at the Suffern Library with Caleigh and Adam Makofske. Metal Horses is about trains and Insight inspired by the documentary based on Stephen Hawking, "A Brief History in time."
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August 2nd and 3rd! 3 PM till 10 PM both nights! Jivin Java Cafe! Awesome music from our local musicians! All proceeds go to FBLA supporting Cystic Fibrosis! Tickets will be $6 for a one day pass and $10 for a two day pass at the door! Act now and get ahold of me before July 15th, and tickets will cost $5 for a one day pass and $8 for a two day pass! You better be there!!!
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xx "On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where'd you get that banana?" - Mitch Hedberg
Cher Ami is outstanding !!! Also, i cannot get over how much you sound like Cat Stevens---one of my all time favorites. I will definately check you out live, let me know when you play rockland/bergen again.
Welcome to our space Thanks for reaching out & the request Wave Gathering '08 www. wavegathering. com The 3rd Annual Wave Gathering Music Festival will be held June 20th, 21st & 22nd! ~~~DAILY or THREE DAY PASSES AVAILABLE NOW THRU TICKETWEB~~~ For more info click on the link above ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oh! How exciting! I hope the little prince will be able to make an appearance, it would be a shame for anyone to miss you and your friend's lovely show. You should stop by this Saturday at Perch, some friends of mine are playing the show. At any rate, see you on the 21st friend.
Gimme that track, Massarsky!! I got a fever, and the only prescription is more COWBELL!! try sending to my hotmail and yahoo. jamesbnyc@hotmail.com or jimbuggz@yahoo.com THANKS!
I like the sound. I've been up through Oakland a few time. Spent a very nice New Years eve there one year. Great folk and roots music. I don't see any dates posted, do you guys play around? I hope to have a new venue for live music open by the end of the year, so keep in touch. Peace Paul(Free Will)
yes! i remember it! that song was beautiful, the little prince is my all time favorite book... i'm actually set to get my first tattoo which is a drawing of mine of the little prince in the next couple weeks. anyway, needless to say you caught my attention! the show was great at perch, you should stop by again soon!
Scott- It was really great meeting you and hearing you play. Sharon has told me so many wonderful things about you and I hope you come back to Brooklyn soon. It was a really special night-Thanks! Kristin
Hey Scott! What time on Sunday, I have the fundraiser until like 12:30 or so. I recently realized we a have a mutual friend, Ray!! Just met Ray recently, we should go see him play! Namaste! Helene
