A Life in Music: A conversation with Big Yard Nation's Darryl Scotti
In this insightful episode, I am thrilled to welcome Darryl Scotti from Big Yard Nation. Darryl takes us on an evocative journey through his musical career, beginning with his early days as a passionate guitarist, through his transition into a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in the music industry, and circling back to his resurgence as a performer.
Darryl dives deep into the creative process behind his latest project, the "54th Street" EP. He shares the intricacies of its production, revealing how he embraced the challenge of blending his seasoned musicianship with the fresh perspectives of young, innovative producers. This collaboration, Darryl explains, was key to infusing the EP with a contemporary sound that resonates with today's audience while staying true to his artistic roots.
Throughout the conversation, Darryl reminisces about his rich experiences attending concerts of legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and Janis Joplin, as well as the electrifying moments and technical hurdles he has encountered during his own live performances. These stories paint a vivid picture of the highs and lows that come with a life dedicated to music.
Looking ahead, Darryl discusses his aspirations for the future. He is excited about potential projects with fellow artists such as the talented Larry Antonino and the dynamic Joey Judas. Moreover, Darryl reveals his ambition to integrate his music into various media platforms, expanding his influence and sharing his sound with a broader audience.
Despite a personal setback with his hearing, Darryl's spirit remains undaunted. His optimism shines through as he expresses a heartfelt wish to collaborate with the iconic musician Sting. This episode is not just a reflection on a storied career but also a testament to Darryl Scotti's unwavering passion for music and his determination to continue evolving as an artist.
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Darryl Scotti
Artist and founder of Big Yard Nation
If you take two seasoned producers believing in one veteran singer songwriter all coming together to create a diverse collection of contemporary sounding rock, pop, smooth jazz, big band and R&B produced in a modern very hip way… there you will find both the ‘who’ and the ‘what’ of Big Yard.
Singer songwriter Darryl Scotti, joined forces with two phnom musicians and record producers, Alex Chacon and Aaron Howard
to bring us a brilliant debut EP, entitled ‘54th St.
Not only to the modern listeners of Harry Stiles and Michael Buble, but to those who appreciate the legendary greats from Steely Dan to Sting and Classic Rock, Pop to Country this highly diverse EP brings a refreshing blend of pleasing ear candy with driving beats, catchy melodies and stylized lyrical phrasing.
If you’re a fan of Black Keys or Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, the opening track and first single release ‘Proof’ will take you on the emotional roller coaster of a man lost in empty whiskey bottles who painfully admits that ‘Drinkin 90 Proof is only proof I still ain’t over you yet’ and sets out to desperately prove to her and himself he wants back what he’s lost in the ageless battle of addiction.
Each diverse track on Big Yard’s debut EP, ‘54th St. from the opening track ‘Proof’ to the last track ‘Give It Away’ brings another heartfelt glimpse down the mysterious paths of love, life and hope expressed by Darryl in his passion for taking the listener over these winding roads with cleverly crafted lyrics and well produced tracks recorded by world c… Read More
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