“…a sound which successfully reflects the vastness of Scotland and Iceland’s breathtaking wilderness” (Spotlight UK)
Zac Scott is a Glasgow based acoustic singer-songwriter who has spent the past two years writing and recording a unique collection of songs inspired by the land- and sound-scapes of Scotland and Iceland, resulting in his debut album “For The Love Of…”, which was self-released in August 2020. Influenced by the likes of James Blake, David Gray, Arcade Fire and Olafur Arnalds, Zac is steadily building his reputation across Scotland on the strength of his intricate writing and strikingly visual live performances with a 7-piece band. Zac built a team of musicians with producer Thomas Brumby. The team worked collaboratively to devise the album which comprises 12 tracks that blend acoustic piano, intimate and layered vocals, double bass, cello, violin, drums and electric guitars to create a unique and evocative sound.
He continues to work as an inclusive music practitioner across different contexts throughout Scotland, primarily with Paragon Music where he coordinates the Sample Mentoring programme for young people taking their first step in the creative industries. He trained at Lincoln Center Education, New York and graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he also won The Mary Stuart Prize for Public Speaking. Other collaborations include The Academy of Music and Sound Glasgow, Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall New York, Caroline Bowditch & Company, Candoco Dance Company London, Support in Mind Scotland and Music Broth.
Zac told us: “Music is one of the most powerful human sharings there is and so I am particularly excited about the community aspect of this project. I am really looking forward to getting to know a new group of musical people – sharing songs, words, ideas, melodies and harmonies as well as working together to devise a new song. This will be my first time composing an original piece for a choir online and so I am mega excited for this new challenge!”
Find out more about Zac
Facebook: www.facebook.com/zacscottmusic
Instagram: @zacscottmusic
Website: www.zacscottmusic.com
Photo of Zac Scott by Sam Finch Photography
Page last updated Feb 2021
