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The best kept secret in music
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"She treats and mistreats her guitar until it suits her passionate vocals, she is undoubtedly something very special." - Eva Kjeller
... feather-light melodies and insinuating hooks...
her songs are as intellectually stimulating as they
are emotionally empathetic.
- Larry Flick
Dorothy's soft, haunting bellows at once startle and soothe, serving to animate her spacious expressions.
- Bill Konig
Dorothy Scott one of those voices that when you hear her, depending on if you're familiar with her sound, you either say, "oh it's obviously Dorothy Scott" or "Wow, who is this?". By that I mean you probably won't mistake her for anyone else. It's quite unique. That being said there are times when she reminds me of Heather Nova. It's not often or even obvious, but after listening to the first track "Julie" I found that I had Nova's "Winterblue" song in my head.
It's so nice to hear something unexpected. From the cover of the CD I expected slightly jazzy, sophisticated (maybe a little uppity) AAA. But when I got instead is indescribable pop, rock, folk, combo with a jazzy feel. Not uppity at all, but still sophisticated in that it's well written and expertly performed.
Give this one a listen, you won't regret it.
Stand out songs: "Restless Machinery", "Ritual"
Posted on March 23, 2005
- Producer Amy Lotsberg
Top selling album for the week ending April 21st, 2002 at Rebel Rebel, New York - Chart Section Rolling Stone 2002
Discography
Into The Natural (1995)
Restless Machingery (2001)
Partial List of Independent/Community Radio Stations that play my music for the pure joy of it:
WERU (Blue Hill Maine)
WPKN (Bridgeport Connecticutt)
90.5 The Night (Brookdale Public Radio)
Wisconsin Public Radio (strong community vibe)
WDCB (Glen Elen Illinois)
WFUV (Fordham University Bronx New York)
WDOR (Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin)
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
Dorothy Scott's music reminds us of something primal, spritual, beautiful and healing. It has been said that a Dorothy Scott concert is an adventure, a journey into the mystical and back again. Her music will cure your ill's with it's lyrical compassion, calm your soul, and send you on a world crusade of hope.
A musical explorer whose works have incorporated blues, folk, rock and jazz, Dorothy is widely credited by her fans and peers for blazing a path for meaningful music. Often compared to Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, and Jeff Buckley; Dorothy's style and sound remain uniquely her own. A versatile singer who delivers naked soul and honesty with an intoxicatingly passionate vibe.
"Restless Machinery" produced by Rebecca Martin and David Seitz on Pumpkin Records is Dorothy's most recent release. This record is packed with radio friendly songs like, "Loving Arms", "Waterboy", and "Down Into The River" which is played in it's entirety in a feature film directed by Deborah Kampmeier called "Virgin."
Some of the musicians that played on "Restless Machinery" are: Brian Blade on drums (Joni Mitchell) Larry Grenadier on bass (Pat Metheny) Peter Kieselwalter on horns and accordian (Jane Siberry) and background vocals by Susan Mckeown, Timothy Hill and Rebecca Martin.
"Restless Machinery" was chosen as #1 in local favorites (NYC) "chart section" in Rolling Stone Magazine June 2002. This record is getting great reviews as an overall excellent independent release.
An accomplished Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist and Producer Dorothy has recently developed the "Peace Within" project with co-founder/manager Terry Lundahl. The mission of this project is to strengthen and support independent/community radio stations across the country. www.peacewithin.org
In 1995 her first independent record "Into The Natural" which sold over 16,000 copies was compared to the Van Morrison classic Astral Weeks.
Known for her daring and uncompromising performances and amazing guitar playing, Dorothy has toured the U.S., Sweden, Ireland and Canada. She has shared the stage with artists, Carole King, Joan Armatrading, Jeff Buckley, Joan Osborne, MELANIE, Janis Ian, The Frames, and The Siegel Schwall Band.
www.dorothyscott.com
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