R. Scott - keyboardist, songwriter, composer, vocalist, producer. Friends, family and very talented musicians and artists.
Influences
Buddha. Jefferson's smile. Karen's eyes. Humor. Directness. Every moment awake. Dreams. Old musical forms twisted and made new. A cresent moon through the clouds. The smell of wet pavement right after a rain. The Beatles, Ray Charles, Ray Manzarek, Stax, Monk, Eno, Dr. John, Tom Waits, Jimmy Smith, Curtis Mayfield, Pete Townshend, The Beat Generation, Mod Culture, red wine, Motown, the Hammond B-3, single malt scotch, Paul Weller, Randy Newman, the fervent energy of gospel revival music, Mose Allison, Ron Sexsmith, Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Leon Russell, Elvis Costello, Jimmy McGriff, Blue Note, Elton John, Dylan, Art Tatum, Jeff Tweedy...
The music of R. SCOTT is a unique mix of deep soul, New Orleans-style r&b, jazz, blues, cabaret and pop styles forging a sound of its own - keyboard based and horn heavy(!). Staying prolific with an eclectic string of releases to his credit, his newest release - MAD FORMS & TWISTED POSES - is his second solo release. SCOTT regularly performs his songs solo, as well as with his group THE CARNEVEL KINGS, plays keys for Mod/Powerpop group THE NEW FIDELITY as well as the latin/funk brotherhood OO SOUL. VENT PROD. is his banner for all things creative. His DO YOUR WORST! RECORDS music catalog is available for TV/Flim licensing via THE DB COLLECTIVE.
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MAD FORMS & TWISTED POSES REVIEWS:
...Showcasing R. Scott’s deep, grizzly voice sing-songing over string and horn sections, Mad Forms peaks with “Stumblin’ (In the Dark)” a bluesy, boozy jaunt through the New Orleans soundscape that would perhaps be best paired with some freshly squeezed spiked lemonade. It’s followed by its sister-song, the slower, ever so slightly more sober “Goin’ South” (dig the piano and horn breakdown at 1:40).
Standing out on Twisted Poses, “When Sound Had Feel,” sends you toward the album’s close with its simple lyrics and instrumentation, a fantastically quiet reverie about louder times (“When sound had feel/the lions roared/It shook us all awake.”) In this instance, it’s good the lions are still dreaming. - Ellen Griley/The DISTRICT WEEKLY
SNAKE OIL ELIXIR REVIEWS:
This dank, musky piano blues album is calloused but persistent, resonant and ripe with imagery...The feel of these songs can't be understated; while it's hard enough to write an honest melody, it's all the more impressive when a track can evoke a different time or place. - CD BABY
**** - 4 STARS.
When I heard you went solo, I doubted your ability to top your previous group, but somehow you have. - Ryan Ritchie/THE PRESS TELEGRAM
...singer-keyboardist Scott is back with his first solo project and it's a joy. - Robert Kinsler/THE OC REGISTER
This cycle of songs is the creative forte by an original talent...My favorite albums are always the ones that get better each time I play them. - Machi via CD BABY page
A BOURBON STREET HEADLINER
author: Chip Hiebler (via CD Baby)
Well maybe not yet, but R. Scott sure should be...Scott, if you're listening, cut a new CD and pack your bags for New Orleans and get famous!
Our first ever modska karaoke night, so we had to tell every ska band in town about it! I can personally guarantee that there will be more skanking than karaoke night in history!
hey thanks for the nice words!!! we also had a great time playing with you guys and hopefully we'll be able to make it south ASAP. Let's keep in touch eh!
