Scott Moses Murray
Stutter
© 2003 Scott Moses Murray (783707427027)
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Music that will make you think twice before selling your soul to the Man--or the Woman.
tracks
- 1 Dry Bones
- 2 Breathe Into Me
- 3 Freedom's Chains
- 4 Shine
- 5 Gun to Your Head
- 6 Belgrade Station
- 7 Love for the Sake of Love
- 8 Long Way Down
- 9 The Name of Love
- 10 Leaving the Night
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If you're visiting this site for the first time, let me introduce myself. I'm Scott Moses Murray, aka Moses aka Scott-Mo aka just plain Mo to at least one friend. This is one place you can hear my music and spend the hard-earned inheritance of your children on it. Let me put this in perspective. The $12.99 you spend on this disc today will be worth $1208.72 in forty years if you invest it at 12%. And to put that in perspective, the $5.99 you'd spend on a fast food meal would be worth $557.67. But the food will be gone in 10 minutes and you'd have a bellyache. Buy the disc. It's the only one here with a money-back guarantee. And don't forget to leave a review at the bottom of the page. Thanks!
Gratuitous Name Dropping Section:
Ben Folds' producer John Mark Painter engineered and played along with some of Nashville's best musicians, including Hank III drummer Sean McWilliams.
Rough take:
Singer/songwriter Scott Moses Murray delivers acoustic-driven pop rock that takes a fresh, imaginative look at the human condition. Honest and intelligent and occasionally cockeyed, Murray's music has won critical comparisons to Bruce Cockburn, the Wallflowers, the Flaming Lips and U2.
Stutter, Murray's most recent recording, explores high-risk topics ranging from love and war to personal responsibility and cosmetic surgery. Murray has worked as a volunteer on five continents, none of which had either a North or South Pole. He brings his experience in other cultures to his music, whether in the political awareness of 'Belgrade Station' or the African rhythms of 'Leaving the Night'. Also the weird-awareness of '70 Virgins'.
Stutter charted at radio stations across the country and continues to receive regular airplay at hundreds of college and independent stations nationally and internationally. Murray has visited stations across the US and in Central America for live on-air broadcasts.
They said it, not me:
"If he isn't on radio, he should be. If you haven't heard his music, you will. Scott Murray is a wonderful antidote to the bling bling power punk boy band drivel being fed into your musical diet. Go back for several helpings on this one."
Robyne Robinson, Fox 9 Minneapolis
"Scott Moses Murray seems to be on to something here. Despite its title, his new album is a remarkably articulate affair, filled with soaring melodies and thoughtful pop platitudes. It reflects a degree of skill and musicality not often seen so early in a music career, while at very least, it bodes well for future endeavors.
But let's cut back to the hear and now. The opening track "Dry Bones" is a profound introduction, a steady and assured melody that rips loose at the chorus and sends the song surging forth with an urgency and optimism that's wholly exhilarating. It remains the highlight of this ten-song set, but certainly not its only moment of triumph. "Breathe into Me," "Love for the Sake of Love," "The Name of Love" and "Leaving the Night" come across as ever so seductive, alluring encounters that blend Murray's metaphysical allusions with his haunting, assured arrangements.
While the album's airy ambiance tends to give the album a consistent tone throughout, a few of the songs attempt to break free of this mix. "Belgrade Station," a political rumination in the form of a reflective ballad, sounds like something Bono and the boys might tackle on their next album. Likewise, the dreamy "Long Way Down" offers a hint of Beatlesque designs, without any obvious allusions. Similarly, "Gun to Your Head" shows Murray's penchant for concocting confident rockers with catchy, can't miss choruses."
Lee Zimmerman, Entertainment News & Views
"... eloquent, sensitive, searching songs fed by Scott's experiences traveling the world building schools and hospitals. Scott's exploration of spirituality comes through in his songs, and not only in the ones where he makes direct references to God. His love songs... left me wondering whether they were odes to a mortal or the divine. I didn't notice when I'd hit the repeat button. I didn't expect to find what I did within Scott's album, and I certainly didn't expect to have it change the way I thought about myself and my place in this world.
Vanessa Moore, Demorama
"Ah...the moment "Dry Bones" hits you right between the eyes is a special one... "But I don't believe that it's over now/These dry bones can breathe again..." Amen, brother! With the verve of Bono, the passion of Martin (delirious?) Smith and the attitude of David Crowder, Murray presents his God-centric offering without a hint of self-consciousness. This is special, indeed."
Kevin Mathews, Fufkin
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Inspired Lyrics - Gifted Sounds - Together Again.
author: Joshua SwensonI first heard Scott back in the 90's in a small town in Arkansas and my ears have since then longed for such inspired talent. From the first song to the last and the multiple re-plays of the titles I've been awed yet again.
Inspired Lyrics - Gifted Sounds - Together Again.
author: Joshua SwensonI first heard Scott back in the 90's in a small town in Arkansas and my ears have since then longed for such inspired talent. From the first song to the last and the multiple re-plays of the titles I've been awed yet again.
Eloquent... spiritual... moving
author: Vanessa Moore, DemoramaScott Murray’s Stutter made into my lap because of the turquoise- and gold-washed flowerscape on the cover of his album. Inside, I found eloquent, sensitive, searching songs fed by Scott’s experiences traveling the world building schools and hospitals. Gads, it makes me want to shut up and spend my Thanksgiving differently. And, how often do we in the United States get to listen to music inspired by a train ride through Belgrade? We forget so quickly that there’s a whole world out there, and Scott gently reminds the listener that our country has had a hand in creating a lot of the world’s turmoil. Also, Scott’s exploration of spirituality comes through in his songs, and not only in the ones where he makes direct references to God. His love songs, too, left me wondering if they were odes to a mortal or the divine. I didn’t notice when I’d hit the repeat button. I didn't expect to find what I did within Scott's album, and I certainly didn't expect to have it change the way I thought about myself and my place in this world.
Wow... Still Loving this Music!!!!!
author: Gabriel CunninghamI bought this CD several months back and I'd just like to add the following... This is the only CD I have purchased since the MP3 revolution. Yes, I'm guilty of the Napster era. Honestly it's been Years since I'll actually founf music worth investing. But seriously, this artist has true talent and is going places. If you haven't already, BUY THIS CD!!
Wow... Still Loving this Music!!!!!
author: Gabriel CunninghamI bought this CD several months back and I'd just like to add the following... This is the only CD I have purchased since the MP3 revolution. Yes, I'm guilty of the Napster era. Honestly it's been Years since I'll actually founf music worth investing. But seriously, this artist has true talent and is going places. If you haven't already, BUY THIS CD!!
I think Scott is one of the most genuinely talented artists I have heard in a lo
author: HolsI think Scott is one of the most genuinely talented artists I have heard in a long time. ALL of Stutter's lyrics are amazing and at times overwhelming and his voice is powerful! I agree with double-oh-nine, I have seen him too...he is easy on the eyes!
Brave and imaginative music...refreshing
author: VladanAstonishing compassion and honesty... Scott is set on describing and revealing the world as he sees it. I see it as poetry that bursts with energy and that can actually be sang. Well done!
Genuine and powerful
author: TamaraI cannot decide whether I prefer the lyrics, vocal or the music. The lyrics that touch all the grand topics of literature (love, death, religion, heroism, passion) are combined with remarkable music. The ideas are rich, the words are sharp, yet emotional at the same time. The overall impression is... well, simply: thanks Scott!
- author: Maya
I've been listening to it for 3 months now and I can't seem to get enough of it. Don't really know how to describe it...feels so real, yet touches the heart without making you feel blue. Belgrade station is my favourite but just because I've lived in Belgrade (Yugoslavia, Europe) for most of my life. However, it's one of the rare CDs whose songs I never programme...I just play the CD and enjoy in all 10 songs. Then I play it again.
Now THIS is music ! !
author: Florence GivelisFrom his first song, "Dry Bones", I was hooked. I've always enjoyed his acoustic guitar sound but the accompaniement creates a beautiful depth along with the lyrics. And this CD has words that are just as entertaining as the music. ie. "Hope to God that hope is enough to see you through the day . . ." (from Long Way Down). Who hasn't been there?? Obviously he's put alot of thought and effort into this CD. Scott - this is long overdue!
Intelligent, poetic lyrics combined with good quality and well produced music
author: DiegoLived in Nashville for over a year, found out that there's probably more musical talent per sq ft than in any other part of the world. Anywhere you go, you'll find talented musician trying to "make it". And I understood that to make it, you need apart from talent, a lot of luck, cause there's a lot of demos circulating around, and certainly a few chances for so many candidates. If you are great, but you do not fit in the music styles that are selling, at that moment, you are screwed. Fortunately now, an artist can do a lot, promoting his music through sites like this. Scott was my workmate, neighbor and is my friend, so it is hard to be objective, but here you go: Murray's music doesn't fit in any style, it is just enjoyable music. As I don't like to tag music, I just like it or not and think there's a type of music for each moment of the day, and for each mood. Stutter is ideal for an easy relaxed evening atmosphere.Intelligent, poetic lyrics combined with good quality and well produced music denote that Scott has seen a little of the world, and it's not a "country boy". Belgrade Station explains in part why there is a lot of anti-US sentiment all over the world, (related to foreign policies and not widely understood across the USA) "America wins again, wins one more enemy, and loses one more friend" seems to be a neverending story. As Marvin Gaye said "war is not the answer". Freedom's chains has a Moroccan or middle-eastern percussion. I wonder, what do the big guys at "music row" listen to?. Buy the CD, you won't be disappointed. Hey Mr. Murray!! I am already waiting for the next one!! Diego, Montevideo, Uruguay. Oct 3, 2002.
Great lyrics, nice mix of sounds.
author: Double-oh-9Love the lyric writing on this CD. Scott has a great voice that's so easy to listen to and a nice range of songs. I've seen him in concert, and he's easy on the eyes. Check him out!!!
Great music.. Mellow music with a talented singer.. Easy voice to listen to!
author: Gabriel CunninghamI was forward thsi link for a great CD.. Well.. I listened to the CD and just purchased a copy.. Nice folk music type of genre.. Similar to Sheryl Crow.. He's deffinately going somewhere with this one!!! Two Thumbs up!!
Murray's "Stutter" is a poetic masterpiece.
author: Derreck BennettMurray's "Stutter" is a purely poetic masterpiece - the lyrics are fresh, deep and rich with meaning. Absolutely spellbinding!
progressive sound with thoughtful lyrics
author: Fred H.This CD is Murray's best yet! It's a great representation of his always-thoughtful lyrics and sweet guitar talent, with some great accompaniment. "Belgrade Station" is especially riveting.