We are thrilled to announce that Erik Scott has donated a song from his recent solo release "Other Planets" to Project Hope. Best known for his work with Sonia Dada, Alice Cooper, and Flo & Eddie, Erik has also recorded with dozens of other artists, including Carl Palmer, Kim Carnes, and Pops and Mavis Staples. He co-wrote and played on the title track "Father Father" from Pops' Grammy winning album (1994), and played on Mavis' title song "Have A Little Faith" which was awarded Best Gospel Blues Song by the WC Handy Foundation for awards year 2004."When my band of some 16 years (Sonia Dada) took a break awhile back, I found myself alone in the studio with an active imagination, some basses, and a keyboard. With no band, no singers, and no pre-dispositions, I could pretty much wander wherever the musical muse took me.
So when I was haunted by this suggestively spanish-sounding trumpet melody, I played it, in the upper registers of the bass. And when I heard a banjo type rhythmic chordal picking in my head, I played it...on the bass. And it worked well. So when I thought a great piano performance would work in verse two...
...I went and got a great piano player to play it. What do you think, I'm nuts?
While it could certainly be said that I have partaken in, and incited, my fair share of musical mayhem, raising a ruckus in many venues...I have taken a break from the chaos on this CD, and some musical segments have even been described as...well, (gasp) tranquil...serene. Well, there you go...I did find the blend of steel guitar, interstellar strings, and melodic bass to be a bit seductive. Maybe you, too."
Maybe? Absolutely. Here is what John Diliberto, host and senior producer of Echoes, a nightly music soundscape on Public Radio International, says about the album:
"Haunting moods and heartbreaking melodies...a powerful, cinematic release. It's an album that's more Pink Floyd than Jaco Pastorius. Scott is a composer of sensuous melodies and atmospheric moods."
We are honored by Erik's eagerness to be involved with Project Hope, and appreciate his support more than words can say. To show your support, visit www.gimmesound.com/hope and download the song Erik donated, "Proper Son", for free. You can also listen to and download music from all the other great artists that have donated music to Project Hope. All of the songs here have been arranged in alphabetical order, so you'll find Erik's song in between Ed Askew (poet/folk singer from NYC) and Ray Perez (indie rock artist from Texas). Once you've downloaded the song, browse over to www.erikscottbass.com to say thanks, and then gear up you digital shopping cart and visit CDBaby to buy the full album.
peace
Justin Mackie
Founder
