Who is Scott?

• Non-performing songwriter:  Scott is a traditional (standalone, non-performing) semiprofessional songwriter from a non-traditional place (Michigan).  A Billboard Song Contest award winner, Scott qualifies as "semi-pro" in that he is a part-time songwriter who averages writing one song per week, has self-released four record albums, and has earned publishing-related royalties.  The Links page lists artists who have performed and/or recorded Scott Cooley songs in addition to other significant professional credits.
  

• Online-only recording artist:  Scott is also an online-only recording artist (singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist) who has self-released compilations of demonstration recordings on the independent Scott Cooley Records label as albums you may purchase from the Store page.  They feature songs that either have been pitched, or are currently being pitched, for direct placement in film soundtracks (particularly those being filmed in Michigan); and also to established recording artists (often signed to major labels) for recording and subsequent release on their album projects.

Why work with Scott?  Aside from the catalog of excellent songs, it's the competitive & reasonable terms he offers with fast and easy service.  Despite a lack of proximity to a major U.S. music hub, Scott provides this by leveraging the power of the internet, e-mail and digital music technology to facilitate the song pitching, reviewing, and licensing process.  With an ultra-efficient home studio and office, he handles most aspects personally - from writing & recording demos to publishing & contract negotiation - all while taking full advantage of the professional memberships, affiliations, networking and marketing opportunities the web affords.  This approach allows you to deal with one writer, one company, one contact person, one web site, one phone number.  Just tell Scott what you're after, get your password, log in, put on your headphones, and shop the customized online catalog he will tailor ahead of time to meet your needs until you find the right song for your recording project or artist without having to weed out inappropriate songs.  Working with Scott enables you to avoid such common annoyances as complicated negotiations and confusing co-writer contracts.  By cutting through the red tape, you not only get the right songs, but you also save time and money along the way.

What kinds of songs?  Scott's promotional demonstration recording compilations released as albums and singles have been described as containing fast & mid-tempo, genre-agnostic songs that readily lend themselves to being cut as Rock & Pop, with strong crossover potential into R&B and even country.  As recorded by Scott, they predominantly fall into the categories of Acoustic/Garage Rock/Folk-Rock/Singer-Songwriter/Roots Rock/Americana, with several Ballads.  The lyrics feature clever rhyme schemes & internal rhymes that often deliver deep & emotion-evoking stories and conversations about subject matter that has universal appeal, including fresh takes on common themes of love & nature, but from a somewhat rebellious character's perspective.  Sometimes conveying humor, satire, sarcasm & irony, midwestern values and great lakes-oriented imagery are prevalent throughout the catalog.  The vocals are soothing and clearly understood.  The music features tightly-composed, instrumentally simple songs in the classic song forms of verse-chorus-verse-chorus, some with pre-choruses, and a few AABA's; with short intros and instrumental breaks of melodies & solos w/ acoustic guitar; usually in 4/4 time with a few waltzes.  Rounding out the demo sound are spare, well-placed background vocals; and instrumentation that includes non-upright acoustic bass guitar; simple, understated drums & percussion; spare, and occasional slide guitar, harmonica & marimba.

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