We have just finalized a Production Agreement with one of Canada’s top Producers to record my next album. Paul Milner of “A” Major Sound Corporation, has worked on 21 certified Gold and Platinum albums, has over 25 years industry experience and has worked with some really impressive names including, Keith Richards, Rush, and Ann Murray to name a few. Needless to say we are very excited about working with Paul on this upcoming album, which will be recorded at CBC Studios in Toronto and Shell Lane Studio in PEI this July. We are currently looking at a fall release date.

A number of weeks ago I received an invitation from the CEO of GMA Canada asking if I would consider performing at the main gala for the 2011 Canadian Gospel Music Awards, which took place on October 28th in Calgary. I’m glad I accepted because as it turned out it was a pretty amazing night. I ended up doing 2 sets in between the award presentations and ‘Featured Artist’ performances. The first was a 15 min set for the door opening reception, and the second a 30 min set during the meal. My wife and I got to meet some great folks, and the shows production was incredible. Very surprised at how LOUD & ROCKIN’ the Gospel Music in Calgary was. I received very flattering compliments from the receiving members of ‘The Daniel Band’, who were awarded the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. And also from the show’s Producer, other artists, the sound crew, and the CEO/ Artist Program Coordinator. Lookin’ forward to next year!

On October 1, 2011 I had the honour of not only being ‘The Best Man’ at a very special wedding in Edmonton, Alberta but also of performing 2 songs at the wedding reception. I had arranged a traditional song from the Philippines called ‘Bayan Ko’ as an instrumental, which was performed during the cake cutting ceremony, as part of a wedding present for the Bride. The second song ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’ was played for the couple’s first dance. Click the link to check out my version of this song, or you can also visit our webpages ‘VIDEO’ tab. To my best friend and his beautiful bride, once again CONGRATULATIONS!

On Sep 30, 2011 Melodic Twilight Co-owner (Cora Pettipas), was asked to present our research paper “For Love and Profit? Developing an Online Music Business in Canada”, at the 2011 CCSBE Annual Conference (The Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship), which took place in Windsor, Ontario.  When we were setting up our music business, we were frustrated with the lack of resources about business development practices for independent artists just starting. The goal of this article is to contribute to a pragmatic knowledge of building a Canadian small business for an independent music artist who does not know where to start. THIS will be a great place for any Canadian Indie artist to start. Keep an eye out as we will be publishing it on our website in the near future.

We have just gone live on two more social media sites. Click on the links to check out our Soundcloud & Facebook pages!!!

One of the concepts we have been striving for is to bring a virtual concert from our living room to yours. Although all of my YouTube performances can be viewed individually on our ‘video’ page, below is a link which runs our 10 instrumental pieces simultaneously as 1 continuous performance. Much like the album itself, it is great accompaniment for a glass of wine after a stressful day at work, as background music during dinner, or for however you choose to relax, during the MelodicTwilight.

Simply click on the link below & hit the ‘Play All’ button.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=25AD37E5FD9DDB98

Enjoy!

On October 28, Scott will be performing for the 2010 CCSBE Annual Conference, which is being held in Calgary, Alberta. With people flying in from all over the world to attend this international event, it promises to be very exciting. http://www.ccsbe.org/