Gordy Scoville
Gordy Scoville
Performed: Canada, England, India, USA, Nepal..as solo artist (sometimes in a duet or trio),touring the 5 Star hotel circuit in Asia. styles: folk/adult c
3
top 50
15
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Chain of Solitude
Chain of Solitude
Breaking the chains of lonliness.
"Chain of Solitude" by Gordy Scoville is an Acoustic production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic, finger picking and harmonica, giving the song its signature feel. The track creates a listening experience that feels peace, spiritual, antiwar and war. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Acoustic General chart, peaking at #5. Listeners into Indie, Folk and Ballad will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
People Still Dream
People Still Dream
A dream of a world where everyone is judged by the measure of love and not by race,color,or creed.
Independent artist Gordy Scoville drops "People Still Dream", an Acoustic Folk track on SoundClick. Featuring acoustic, finger picking and harmonica, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. With a tone that is peace, spiritual, antiwar and war, Gordy Scoville's track connects on an emotional level. "People Still Dream" has peaked at #11 in the Acoustic Folk category on SoundClick. Find more from Gordy Scoville on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
The Sea Takes Another Toll
The Sea Takes Another Toll
This song is a tribute to the families and loved ones of the 229 victims of SwissAir Flight 111 which met its sad end off the shores of Peggy's Cove,Nova Scotia in Sept. of 1998.
Independent artist Gordy Scoville drops "The Sea Takes Another Toll", an Acoustic track on SoundClick. Featuring acoustic, finger picking and harmonica, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. With a tone that is peace, spiritual, antiwar and war, Gordy Scoville's track connects on an emotional level. If Indie, Folk and Ballad is your sound, "The Sea Takes Another Toll" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Lady Keep on Walking
Lady Keep on Walking
Keep walking thru the blues till you see the sunshine.
Independent artist Gordy Scoville drops "Lady Keep on Walking", an Acoustic Folk track on SoundClick. Featuring acoustic, finger picking and harmonica, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. With a tone that is peace, spiritual, antiwar and war, Gordy Scoville's track connects on an emotional level. "Lady Keep on Walking" has peaked at number 8 on the SoundClick Acoustic Folk chart. Find more from Gordy Scoville on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Missile Blues
Missile Blues
Dated song written in the 70's..still relevant.
SoundClick artist Gordy Scoville presents "Missile Blues", an outstanding release in the Acoustic Vocals genre. Featuring acoustic, finger picking and harmonica, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. With a tone that is peace, spiritual, antiwar and war, Gordy Scoville's track connects on an emotional level. "Missile Blues" has peaked at number 6 on the SoundClick Acoustic Vocals chart. Gordy Scoville is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Acoustic Vocals music directly to fans worldwide.
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As a refugee from the 60's and the coffee house era, I have been playing as a solo artist as well as in various duets, trios and bands from Canada to England, India, Nepal, USA, and places in between... played in classic rock, country and folk bands. I try to keep my songs as light and personal as possible in the acoustic genre. A lot of my songs speak on social issues and I try to relate to the common man/woman (like myself) and the things that are important in our journey thru this time span called life. The recording/production is not professional by any means. I usually try to do one-off takes and work around the tracks to enhance the sound in the limited time and equipment I have available. I hope some of these songs will touch a place in your heart or evoke a feeling of shared consciousness. All comments and critiques are welcome. All the best.
Band/artist history
Band???...Hey,where'd they go?! (looking rapidly to my left,right and behind). A big thanks to my good friend, Steve Sampson for much appreciated harmonica parts.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Play live?....Not as much as I would like. I play acoustic sets with friends at concerts and parties.
Where?....played clubs in England in the 70's, various classic rock and country bands in Canada. Bounced around major hotels in India for several years...lots of parties and acoustic music gatherings.
Like it?.... Love it!
Special moments?....Opened for English band,Wishbone Ash in Bangalore,India. A buddy and I opened with 'American Pie' to warm up the crowd as they were filing into the fenced-off grounds where the concert was being held. The crowd went wild (they loved 'American Pie' over there). Growing frustrated waiting in the slow-moving line, the fence started coming down as everyone poured in so they wldn't miss the show. We had to stop the song and yelled into the mic,"Everyone calm down, we're just Gordon and Tom..Wishbone Ash will be on in 20 minutes!" Loved the momentary rush it gave us,but felt guilty after seeing the disappointed faces..ha! Later we jammed all night with the band in the hotel room.
Was at a large bar in Kathmandu.Had my guitar with me. A fellow Canadian walked in with a saxophone. I said, 'Can you play that thing?' We started up a tune together(again, Amer.Pie). Suddenly we had the whole house singing with us,@ 50 in the upstairs bar where we were, and a couple of hundred on the lower floor. It was a cacophony of vocal chords.
Your musical influences
CSNY, James Taylor, Joni Mithchell, Leonard Cohen,Ray Charles,Clapton, John Mayall, Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine, Simon and Garfunkel, The Doors, The Band, Dylan, Donovan, Beatles... and many wonderful people and great musicians along the way.
What equipment do you use?
I currently use a Simon & Patrick acoustic/electric guitar. ...Fender base, cajone drum box, Shure SM56 mike, MXL condenser and MXL recording mikes. I record onto a Zoom 16-track (love it,btw), and edit /mix in CuBase SX3.
Anything else?
Political Views:
I'd have to say 'middle of the road' with one foot firmly planted on the left. Don't have a lot of faith in politics. I believe in true democracy, but the political system as I see it has gotten out of touch with it's purpose and no longer serves the interest of the people it is meant to serve. IMO, polarization in politics results in one side or the other getting what they want at the expense of the other side. I am a proud Canadian, but I deplore nationalistic pride that sets one nation against another. I have more of a world vision than a national vision...and I deplore the out-of-control corporate monster that has made it almost impossible for us to get back to a sustainable,healthy future for our children's children....And that, my friend, is how I see it!
Religious Views:
I am a Christian, but I am not "religious". I do not belong to any church or religious group. I do not wear my religion on my sleeve, but I am perfectly comfortable to say that I love the Lord and this beautiful world he/she created. I do not believe in "Churchianity"..IMO, it is a political system of belief, in which each denomination or sect has it's own particular "mandate from God", and rules that determine one's salvation. They can't all be right..and they can't all be wrong. It reminds me of the old Indian proverb of the 4 blind men and the elephant.... the 1st blindman grabbed the elephant's trunk and said 'an elephant is like a large hose'..2nd blindman grabbed a leg and said, 'an elephant is like a tree'..3rd blindman grabbed the tail and said, 'no, an elephant is like a rope'.. 4th blindman put his hands against the elephant's side and insisted, 'no. you are wrong, an elephant is like a great wall"...each had his own sense of what an elephant was like, but none saw the total picture. IMO, God is the spirit of love that gives life and breath to every living creature, and his/her intention is that we should live in love and harmony with one another...Man, have we screwed up!!.....And that,my friend is how I see it!
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Comments (23)
As a writer I appreciate the lyrics on this one well put together
Tim
great performance and the vocals are right on the money great job
Tim
Another good one Gordy!Once again you touch a chord with meaningful lyrics that leave a clear message. I always respect that in your songs. Beautiful guitar & vocal all through.
pinedog always nails it with his comments. i'm with him on this. its a great song. the lyrics are meaningful and tell such a great story. the vocals are outstanding. the recording and production are very good. the guitar work sounds beautiful.
Nice song Gordy. The guitar playing is lovely and the tone as well...wonderfully recorded. Liked the theme of the song...good lyrics..especially liked the second verse. i thought the whole tune had a very "English Folk" feel that ya just don't hear much anymore. nice vox as always..well done my friend!
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