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. He also plays keys for Mod/Powerpop group THE NEW FIDELITY and 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:
"Mad Forms & Twisted Poses," by R. Scott, is a sensationally-made Rock/Americana CD. The beginning of the album has more upbeat, honky-tonk rhythms while, toward the end, the vocalist's New Orleans Blues influences are showcased. With many of the tracks performed using only a solo piano to back the vocalist's broad range, the effect is pure and natural, giving the CD a real sense of intimacy between the lyrics, the music, and the listener. The encouraging, "(Ev'rythin'll) Work Out Fine," employs serious piano talent while the vocals are gritty and piercing with the steady tempo of a hit and snare. The aptly named, "Somber Season," tells the story of expectation, loss, and hope in a pleasant and refreshing change to the toe-tappers that precede it; and, although it's slow, it showcases those rich, attention-getting vocals. All in all, this CD is recommended to all Blues/Bluegrass fans, and even those of singers like Randy Newman. It's full, unique, and thoroughly enjoyable. - Trent C. & the RADIOINDY.com Reviewer Team
...The keyboardist provides an all-inclusive, American sound at times reminiscent of Brian Wilson’s Smile.
From the opening notes of the Cajun-seasoned “The Battle Wage” to the sober melody of closer “Away,” Scott’s weathered voice transports listeners to every whiskey-stained, smoke-laden stage he has ever set his instrument on...
Listen closely, and you can almost hear Louis Armstrong’s raspy pipes chiming through at least half of these songs. In most circumstances, any appearance by Armstrong would make a record infinitely better, but the Lakewood-based Scott’s tunes are so hopping that even the late jazz legend couldn’t make this disc any spicier. - Ryan Ritchie/OC WEEKLY
...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. - THE PRESS TELEGRAM
...singer-keyboardist Scott is back with his first solo project and it's a joy. - 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
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!
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Dear R. Scott: Listening quite attentively to your so sweet musical stuff, lovely songs and superb interpretation, my sincere congratulations. With the due respect for the ones you play with, must I say your vocals make the show, you have an incredible variegated peculiar way of using different timbres from tune to tune and new better changes are always welcomed. I've been hearing out your fine repertoire and albeit all your songs are beautiful, "The battle wage", "Above ground" and "Lafaette" are my best-loved numbers. If you think my simple provincial music, my roots, might be of any interest, please check it it out and send me any wanted comments. Please, accept a fraternal musical embrace from your Brazilian admirer,
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