Customer Reviews

Scott Coulter

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4 star:		(2)
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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I recently had the pleasure of seeing him in concert with Stephen Schwartz and Debbie Gravit, and he sounds as good in person as he does on this record. You don't have to worry about the sound being "doctored", he is just a great singer!

I am not a huge fan of tenors, and Scott's falsetto is frequently so high as to boarder on soprano but WOW, what a beautiful album this is. It was a nice surprise to find that I enjoyed this album as much as I did.

His song selection is quirky and fun. The perfect blend of familiar and obscure. His musical styling is unique giving the songs a personal twist and making even 'Cry Me A River' and " My Foolish Heart' seem fresh. If 'Maybe You Didn't Hear Me' doesn't bring a tear to your eye then you have no soul. And 'Cry Without A Reason', a sometime staple of cabaret acts, has rarely been done this sweetly. The medley of 'Just Around The Riverbend' and 'Corner of the Sky', is fun and fresh, and the vocal arrangement on Nobody's Side ( a long time personal favorite ) is wonderful. I've had a hard time turning this album off since I got it. I really loved this album.

I saw Scott Coulter on tour with Stephen Schwartz last year, and was completely blown away by the beauty and control of his gorgeous tenor voice. His showcase of Stephen Schwartz's songs was my favorite part of the show, and I fell in love with several songs simply because of the way he sang them. At the show, it was mentioned that Scott was planning on releasing a solo cd, and I have been anxiously awaiting this release since then! Anyone who appreciates an amazingly talented singer with a great song list should buy this cd as soon as possible!

A CD you will want to play again
and again. And again. To me, that alone, is
the highest praise anyone can give to
an artist. Tim DiPasqua's "Maybe You
Didn't Hear Me" is truly a knockout
combination of performance and writing.
Stephen Schwartz's inspirational "In Whatever Time
We Have," a duet with Tony winner Debbie Gravitte,
gives me goose bumps every time I listen to it.
I can't wait for Coulter's next CD to add to my
collection.

I caught Scott Coulter's release party for this CD - at which he was unable to sing more than one song! Despite this he put on a great show with a collection of hastily summoned, extremely talented friends. He had such self effacing charm and a great bunch of friends who said the nicest things about him that I had to buy the CD!. It's been playing constantly since. He has a beautiful voice, perfectly suited in this recording to a wonderful selection of songs. There are some old favourites, given fresh interpretations - there's a strong bias to Stephen Shwartz material - and it's pretty clear from the cover notes that they form a mutual admiration society! Of particular note is a first time recording of a wonderful new song by Tim DiPasqua which really stands out. Scott Coulter is a name to watch out for!!

I bought this CD after seeing Scott perform live at Town Hall last year in New York. I can only say that as beautiful as this CD is he is even better live. He really communicates through the songs he sings.
The arrangements on this disc are simple -- just a piano and a voice -- but they are almost all incredibly haunting. "Maybe you Didn't Hear Me" and "Cry Without a Reason" were new discoveries for me but the rest of the songs were familiar. All are beautifully performed here.

This is my new favorite CD. It must be heard to be believed. I bought this on the recommendation of a friend who had seen Mr. Coulter in concert. He told me I would be blown away and I was!!!
The range is incredible and Coulter truly has the voice of an angel. (I belive another reviewer already said that but it is worth repeating.)

For me the best track is "My Foolish Heart". Coulter is able to take a song I've known for years and make me hear it in a brand new way. I also love "Since You Stayed Here" and "Get Here". (It's the best "Get Here" I've ever heard.)

Do yourself a favor and buy this CD. You'll be glad you did.

I was worried about how some of the songs he chose were going to sound with just a solo piano for backing. I was not dissappointed there.

I will agree that his voice is whiny at times. His high range makes up for it. When he's belting, it's not noticeable. Think Clay Aiken. I love the songs he chose, and the solo piano format on every song. Gives it a more intimate feel.

However, the STAND-OUT song on this album is "Nobody's Side". I have played it over and over and over again. The harmonies are SO tight. And his soaring "don't forget the best wiiiiiiiil go wrong" had my hair standing on end.

I wanted to be more impressed with Debbie Gravitte's performance on this CD. I love her Alan Menken album. However, it was just a normal version of "In Whatever Time We Have" with some new harmonies to incorporate Scott's enormous range.

In short, it's a good album by a good performer with AWESOME arrangements. You won't be blown away with every song, but i guarantee at least ONE will grab you. For me it was "Nobody's Side".

I bought this CD after reading several rave reviews. While the reviews were great they did not prepare me for the beauty and control of Scott Coulter's voice. If you are a fan of musical theater this is a must-have if only to hear "Nobody's Side" from "Chess". You won't believe it. It is amazing! My only criticism is that there were only 10 songs but I guess it's better to leave 'em wanting more.

Scott Coulter truly has the voice of an angel. Everything on the cd builds until finally climaxing with "It Goes Like it Goes." Actually, between "Cry Me a River" and "It Goes Like It Goes" I thought my head would explode.(This is a good thing) There aren't enough male singers like him. Wait till you hear him. Yea Scott!