This is the first all-original solo album by Scot Silver, using a variety of guitars to give each song its unique feeling.
Note: No other instruments were harmed in the making of this recording ... just guitars.
If you'd prefer to pay by check, please send $14.99 to:
Odyssey Album
c/o Silver Music Studios
PO Box 542
Newtown Square, PA 19073
The Odyssey...
It's hard to categorize Scot's new invention, but Taxi takes a shot at it. They call it: "progressive jazz-rock/New Age crossover a la Michael Hedges & Steve Howe." Did that clear it up for you? Read more about what Taxi had to say.
Scot describes the selections on the album:
Goooby
The main theme created and performed on the same 12-string given to me by good friends. Seemed only fitting to name the tune after their child’s nickname. It is a song about growth.
See Scot Perform "Goooby"
(MPEG, 4:48, 68Mb) This live performance features guests Eric Schreiber on bass and Ken Vogel on drums.
"Blending elements of acoustic, new age, funk, rock, metal, classical, ethnic and jazz, Scot Silver has created an unusually satisfying collection of original solo guitar works.
Making solo guitar interesting to listeners is no small task but Scot pulls it off admirably. Odyssey is a CD that guitar players of all styles should add to their listening collection."
-- Jazz impressario Chuck Anderson
Dancin’ Trees
“I wanna take you to the place of the Dancing trees.” I was blessed enough to visit this locale upon initial courtship of my lass.
Like Father...
For the man in my life whom I am the biggest fan.
Odyssey
Written for and inspired by my teacher, mentor and confidant, Chuck Anderson. You must lay the bricks before you can tear them up.
Suite: Passion; Suite: Revenge; Suite: Sorrow
clever, huh? Make of them what you will. They are soundscapes or mini-movies to me.
See Scot Perform "Suite:Revenge"
(MPEG, 40 seconds, 10Mb)
"Silver has taken the time to gather some of his finest work onto a CD called Odyssey. The 12 tracks offer a refreshing mix of styles and tempos, each with its own distinct personality.
Silver’s gift is to breathe life into instrumental music, and his work can really move the listener emotionally without using any lyrics (not an easy thing to do).
Give Odyssey a listen, you’ll find it’s a journey well worth taking."
-- Sean Hickey, Daily Local News (click here to read the review)
You Name It
This song is titled with the apt double entendre. For Stu, my #1 fan and truly great friend, who does things on his own terms.
Little Girl
Written for my little sister whom has blossomed into a beautiful woman. This was intended to be a simple, pretty tune. It ended up being in 4 different time signatures. So much for intention.
Sunchime
Swing set… Makin’ the bed… all titles my wife named this piece years ago. The title of resolve seemed the most fitting. The main theme was used to walk her down the aisle at our nuptials.
Brother
I couldn’t ask for a better one ... even if we aren’t blood. For Tom. Note the sci-fi ending.
Granada Skies
Inspired by my Honeymoon in Spain. The most magnificent sky and perfect time ever… minus the strep throat.
See Scot Perform "Granada Skies" (MPEG, 79 seconds, 18Mb)
Instrumentation:
Ibanez Artist; Takamine 12-string; Jay Turser semi-hollow; Godin nylon midi; Seagull acoustic; Fender tele; Ernie Ball fretless bass; Jose Postigo flamenco.
Inspiration
(some personally, some not):Chuck Anderson; Glenn Lyons; Joseph Soprani; Nick Vagnoni; Jeff Beck; Al DiMeola; Rik Emmett; Francis Dunnery; John Williams; Michael Hedges; Joe Satriani; Tony Levin.
This is our journey. Buckle up!
Laborers:
All songs written, performed, recorded and produced by Scott
Silber
Mixing and mastering - Ray Legnini
Photos and manipulation - Michael Cosentino
Layout and Design - Robert Klemple
Duplication and packaging: Disc Replicators International, 3028 South
Peck Ave., San Pedro, California 90731
Special thanks to:
My parents and sister (the most wonderful support group I ever had); my amazing wife(whom I draw constant inspiration from); my new family… Marie, Tom, Nik, Jeff, Jen, Michael, Steve, Rachael, Thomas and Michael Eric; Tommy(brother); Stu(#1 fan); Rich (head guru); Chuck (hands guru); Ray (mixmaster grasshopper)
Thanks to:
All my students, past, present and future; The remarkable instructors of Silver Music Studios; Joe Molinaro(haven’t seen ya in a million years); Ellen; McCall; Jim and Robin Briggs; Eric Schreiber; Rob Cunningham; Frank Gwynn; Ken Vogel; Jimmy Cicchini; Jon McBride; Steve and Steph; Mike Cos; Robert Klemple; Jack Romano (guitar tech wiz); Jack Ezickson(financial wiz); Stacy Snyder; Christina Davis; Rebecca Simon; Jax and Stix; that kid in 3rd grade who stole my mit; the little red-headed girl in Charlie Brown; my left ring finger; I think that about does it.
