Scott Jasper is an innovative professional musician, composer, singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Whilst specialising in guitar, drums and percussion (including kit drums, djembe, frame drum, darabuka, bodhran & cajón), Scott also plays piano, didgeridoo, high and low whistles and North American style wooden flutes. He runs a private recording studio in a remote location in Scotland where he writes, records and produces his acclaimed, bold and insightful music capturing and distilling his passion for wild landscapes and ancient places; working both as a solo artist and as part of the duo 'Dragonfly Moon' with partner Susan Garlick.
Scott has been drumming for over twenty years and is also a professional, highly-regarded and experienced workshop facilitator, well-known and loved for his genuine enthusiasm. He leads popular and inspirational West African drumming and singing workshops around the UK in addition to giving informative lectures on musical pathways to meditation, harnessing tribal musical instruments for health and well-being.
As a versatile vocalist and instrumentalist, Scott has performed across the genres of rock, soul, blues, dance and folk and has collaborated with a number of artists. He has released two solo albums to date, four albums as the duo 'Dragonfly Moon' and has both produced and provided music for Susan's solo album.
Discography:
'The Many Coloured Road: songs for the journey', with Susan Garlick, 2011
'The Ragged Crows' - production and instrumentation on Susan's solo project, 2010
'Tree Tales of Ancient Ireland' - production and instrumentation on Jonathon Huet's storytelling project, 2009
'Rigantona's Daughters: the mythic songs', with Susan Garlick, 2008
'Clearwater', solo album, 2008
'Exile' - darabuka on the track 'Protecting Veil' by Nigel Shaw & Carolyn Hillyer, 2007
'Full Circle: Songs of Change & Inspiration', with Susan Garlick, 2006
'The Shamanic Journey', second edition, 2006
'Tribal Nation', with Medwyn Goodall, 2005
'Tides', with Susan Garlick, 2005
'Chakra Dancing II' - drumming, percussion, flute and vocals on several tracks of Liz Whiter's dance project, 2004
'Earth Dreamers', solo album, 2004
'Reflections' - frame drum and vocals on Neil H's 10th anniversary limited edition box set, 2003
CD Downloads are available on CD Baby and CDs can be purchased direct from the artist's own website.
SCOTT JASPER and SUSAN GARLICK: ‘DRAGONFLY MOON’ create INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF WILD LANDS AND ANCIENT MYSTERIES:
Scott & Susan’s renowned, insightful and original music is as passionate as it is unique; weaving powerful images that evoke the wild and ancient heart of Britain, they sing of ancient myths and primordial, untamed landscapes - conjuring images of wild rolling hills, magical moorland, mysterious mountains, raging rivers, boundless oceans and sacred places.
Their albums are evocative, unique and inspirational; combining passionate, heartfelt vocals and harmonies with guitar, mandolin, mandola, piano, wooden flutes, whistles, didgeridoo and varied world drums including djembes, frame drums, darabuka, bodhran & cajón.
Scott and Susan have released seven albums between them to date and have been performing across the UK for almost a decade, remaining passionate about their unique music and the connection to landscape which it both evokes and inspires. Scott & Susan’s atmospheric and engaging concerts combine a variety of instruments and songs and leave people invigorated, uplifted and inspired.
QUOTES:
"Really inspirational and so connected with the spirit of this land. The best music I have heard for a long time"
"I very rarely get moved to emailing people but your music was so beautiful, really spot on guys"
"I really love the spirit & life in your music"
"Your music was lovely, some of the best I've ever heard... profound, genuine, no ego"
"Beautiful music... thought-provoking lyrics"
"wonderfully contrasting voices... clever lyrics and inspirational chants"
"inspiring and full of life"
"each song offers an experience that is utterly unique... deeply moving"
"inspirational and charming... a truly life changing experience"
"There is a real beauty in this music"
"The harmonies are outstanding"
"a celebration of the beauty and magic of our ancient and beautiful land"
"something really special"
"wonderful, the words are beautiful"
"powerful and transformative... it touches something deep within"
"I just love the way you FEEL the music"
"Utterly amazing - takes me to another place"
"Fantastic music"
"There is truth and wisdom within your words and music"
"Powerful"
"Awesome"
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