Album Notes

All songs written by Ari Scott
(c) 2004 Guera Music/BMI
http://www.ariscott.com

"I Can Open My Eyes," Ari Scott's new 3-song EP, marks a significant direction change for this New York City-based singer/songwriter/pianist. After performing as a solo "quirky pop" singer/pianist for several years in many NYC venues, Ari recently collaborated with musician and producer Rob Arthur (Five For Fighting, Keri Noble, Joan Osborne) as well as executive producer Chris Cofoni from EMI/Blue Note/Manhattan Records to create this sampling. The songs on this EP are much more than the simply-arranged piano gems Ari has been playing for years. They are powerful, colorful, lush, and Ari can now easily fit alongside modern rock radio artists. It's only a taste of what's to come.

So far, on http://www.garageband.com and otherwise, the response has been overwhelmingly favorable. We hope you give a listen to the songs, and, if you like what you hear, you'll support this independent artist. All proceeds will go towards new pressings (a good cause)!

The next step in Ari's career is, simply, to the get the word out. You can help by purchasing this EP and sharing it with your friends! Also, check out Ari's 2002 full-length acoustic piano release, "i was only just a chrous girl," at http://www.cdbaby.com/ariscott.

You can also help by writing a review below! And if you are seriously interested in knowing more about Ari, please visit her website at http://www.ariscott.com.

Please visit the following other websites to find out more about the EP players:
http://www.robarthur.com
http://www.annklein.com
http://www.ericambel.com/TimHatfieldEngineer.htm

credits:
vocals, piano, rhodes: ari scott
backing vocals: ari scott, rob arthur
main guitar, bass, drums, hammond, moog: rob arthur
additional electric guitar: ann klein
additional acoustic guitar: gary sieger
live drums mixed by tim hatfield at cowboy technical studios
mixed and produced by rob arthur
mastered by gene paul at DB Plus studios
executive producer: chris cofoni
photo: cathy cofoni
design: rich ahlers