SKOTT FREEDMAN: anything worth mentioning

skott freedman

anything worth mentioning

© 2001 skott freedman (634479204227)

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a dark-haired boy who sings like an angel, writes like a poet, and plays the piano like a bat out of hell

tracks

1 Intro
2 Out in Waves
3 Fleeting
4 Anything Worth Mentioning
5 Walter
6 Dominoes
7 Fairytales
8 Not Enough Ways
9 Lately
10 Angels in the Snow
11 Do You

notes

"One of the more compelling pop singer/tunesmiths we've heard in recent times...a star in waiting."
-BILLBOARD Magazine

"Skott is one of those rare individuals who can play his instrument, sing great, and write a lyric. It pisses me off."
-Jill Sobule

"Quoting my favorite lyrics would involve typing them all out here."
-INDIE-MUSIC.com

2002 OUTMUSIC Award Winner: BEST NEW RECORDING-MALE

Skott Freedman is one of the most exciting singer/songwriters to emerge on the contemporary music scene. His work has been both nationally and internationally recognized as people everywhere are becoming more aware of this young musician each year. Freedman's stunning three and a half octave voice varies in its flexibility, ranging from fiery outbursts to barely audible whispers. Rich in tone and pungent with emotion, Freedman uses his voice as a true instrument, varying the expression and intensity with every note. The final product sends the listener on an emotional roller coaster ride.

A native of New Jersey (like another down state "piano man"), Freedman grew up a child piano prodigy, winning statewide competitions by the time he was fifteen. He then began straying off the path of his classical mentors, writing music that was hauntingly beautiful and further developing his taste for dissonance. In many of his songs today, Freedman uniquely sustains a note just a second longer than the listener expects and then suddenly resolves it. In his faster songs, Freedman's fingers fly across the piano, amazing listeners at his speed and accuracy.

Lyrically, Freedman also excels in his undeniable talent to write personal songs that still connect to his listeners. "Freedman's lyrics offer consistent vision into his thoughts and emotions, rather than the occasional glimpses that most songwriters seem to offer," hailed Georgetown University's Hoya after a performance last year. Freedman keeps the listener interested, covering subjects as light as skinny dipping to the intense, darker side of things such as the loss of a loved one. He is a true songwriter with each song unfolding a story that initially invites the listener in, offers some insight into one of many raw emotions, and then gently shuts the door again.

Freedman's second album, entitled "Anything Worth Mentioning", is a follow up to his critically-acclaimed 1999 debut, "Swimming After Dark", also available on CD BABY. A heavy tour schedule is in the works to support the upcoming release. "Anything Worth Mentioning" is Freedman's first full-band effort and features the piano, bass, drums, percussion, banjo, background vocals, and a special guest singer.

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  • Absolutely wonderful...
    author: Aime

    I adore this CD. The lyrics are so genuine without getting cheesy and cliché. I love Skott's voice, and the piano is wonderful in every song. I happened to stumble upon this CD while browsing and I listened to about ten seconds of the first track and ordered it immediately even though I was broke at the time. Well, I guess I should stop before I really start gushing (harhar)!

  • WELL WORTH MENTIONING
    author: Billboard Magazine

    Freedman has developed into one of the more compelling pop singer/tunesmiths we've heard in recent times. His work has been both nationally and internationally recognized as listeners are becoming increasingly aware of this 22-year-old star-in-waiting each year.

  • intense intimacy and haunting beauty
    author: This Way Out

    On his new cd called "Anything Worth Mentioning", Skott Freedman uses his vocal talent as well as impressive piano accompaniment to create emotional soundscapes of intense intimacy and haunting beauty.

  • FROM ANGST-FILLED PASSION TO QUIET REFLECTION
    author: Outvoice Charts

    New Jersey native Skott Freedman is the big winner on both charts this week, scoring #1 with his CD "Anything Worth Mentioning" & the track "Out In Waves." "Out In Waves" is one outstanding example of his impressive vocal range & talents as a pianist. His voice becomes an instrument as he demonstrates his range, jumping easily from angst-filled passion to quiet reflection. Freedman's impressive vocal range (three & a half octaves) & constantly changing intensity comes across like a male version of Alanis Morissette, though his talents on the piano & his introspective, intelligent lyrics are more on the Tori Amos side.

  • AMAZING and DISTINCTIVE VOCALS
    author: The Global Muse

    Any artist who confuses a music editor by spelling the name Scott with a K, better be worth the multiple proofreads and spell checks. Lucky for Skott Freedman, his music makes up for the trouble. The thing that I found most noticeable about this music was Skott's amazing and distinctive vocals. This singer/songwriter has one of those voices that you can pick out of a crowd of singers. I loved that aspect of this album, but it doesn't stop there. Skott's talent expands into his excellent piano playing and songwriting ability. The lyrical content on this album is absolutely remarkable. Song Pick: Walter - (Great song with amazing lyrics.)

  • Amazing Passion
    author: The Liberty Press

    He plays with amazing passion and is able to convey a variety of feelings through his compositions. "Fairytales" is one of the best examples of his piano skill. It's got a jazzy feel and he does a great job alternating between a fast and slow tempo throughout the song. Lyrically, I'm pretty impressed by what this cd has to offer. I've found several that may make their way onto my screen saver at work!

  • WORTH MENTIONING!!!
    author: Next Magazine

    You might be surprised to hear the piano/banjo combination on the song "Out in Waves", on Skott Freedman's third CD (second full-length disc), but it works. Not that Freedman's piano playing needs any help in moving a song into our consciousness, but John Burton's banjo picking enhances the experience. Freedman expands his sound throughout the album with additional instrumentation on the title track, "Dominoes", "Fairytales", and "Lately" (which appeared in a more stripped down version on 'Swimming After Dark'). The album also has its share of Freedman's trademark piano and vocal tunes, including "Not Enough Ways," "Angels in the Snow," and "Walter". The duet with Kristin Cifelli on "Do You" is a pleasant way to close the album, and is "worth mentioning."

  • SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT!
    author: Radio Stonewall

    Freedman is a piano man for the new millennium- part cabarock, part folk and part pop, delivering messages to a general audience with a one-to-one intensity. "Anything Worth Mentioning' is something to talk about and Freedman is someone to take notice of."

  • RAW EARNESTNESS THAT'S RARELY FOUND
    author: The Stormy Petrel, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Ga

    His work seems to strike chords in all who hear it, full chords much like the ones he strikes from his piano. If the public is brave enough to embrace these soul-bearing songs, Freedman will certainly go far. As it is, his music will remain a testimony to a man who is both a musician and a poet. That legacy should be enough.

  • Open Up to This One
    author: Indie-music.com

    It is a beautiful work of art and was well worth the wait. There’s a more grown-up sound and the lyrical content is more mature. In tracks like “Dominoes,” he overlaps his own vocal until the listener hears him grappling with the issues in his head, arguing with himself. “Anything Worth Mentioning” also has its heart-stopping moments. The first time I heard “Walter,” I was captured. He opens by singing that he’s “resurrecting from the bottom of the well.” Then he pulls a memory from the well, and I feel like I’m descending it to that moment in time. Suddenly, I’m on a flight to Africa, watching the interaction between him and the title character. Through it all, Freedman keeps confronting him, saying “I am what I am.” The emotion is punctuated by the crashing of the drum cymbal and piano chords. Open up to this cd. Its poetic expression and passionate music will touch you.

  • PERFECT-CAN'T GO WRONG!
    author: Musicdish

    Skott's most recent work "Anything Worth Mentioning" is a perfect follow up to his last CD "Swimming After Dark". His dramatic vocals are inspiration to a troubled soul and his awesome piano offers up a calming mood. "Anything Worth Mentioning" released February 10, 2001 collaborates bass, drums, and guitar with Skott's intense piano performances. Skott is currently touring to promote this new CD hitting an abundance of coffee houses and colleges across the east coast. He has plans to take it nationally soon and scheduling to do so is still in the works. Last fall Skott awed audiences across the country during a nation-wide college tour, armed with just his voice and a piano. I have no doubt that he will top it this time around, his talents combined with a full band accompaniment, he can't go wrong.

  • Great Example of True Talent in Today's Musical World
    author: The Georgetown Hoya Washington, D.c.

    Anything Worth Mentioning serves as a great example of true talent in today’s musical world. Skott's style, catchy and reflective, is a great addition to any collection. Relying mostly on his own piano playing and vocals, with just a bit of rhythm in the background, Freedman has compiled a touching and fun album that will undoubtedly further his already growing popularity.

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