(2023) The Current is the first song in a long while for which I recorded all the tracks in my home studio. It's a commentary on the current state of of our world, and a step into relatively new lyrical territory for me. Mixed and mastered by Rave Tesar.
(2023) I wrote and recorded this song a year ago for friends who were getting married. They had been high-school sweethearts who hadn't seen one another for over thirty years when they met again at a reunion. Carol Sharar (violin) wrote the string arrangement for this version. She's joined by Loni Bach on cello. Rave Tesar recorded the strings in
(2023) I wrote and recorded this song a year ago for friends who were getting married. They had been high-school sweethearts who hadn't seen one another for over thirty years when they met again at a reunion. Carol Sharar (violin) wrote the string arrangement for this version. She's joined by Loni Bach on cello. Rave Tesar recorded the strings in NJ; I recorded the piano and vocal in my home studio in Oregon.
(2023) Birds in Flight is a piano instrumental I wrote in the '90s but didn't have a reason to record until this year. It's the soundtrack for a video I produced called Bird Song, which includes photographs taken by my late friend Bill Gillette and by me. There's a link to the video on my youTube tab at the top of this page. Enjoy.
(2022) When Russian invade Ukraine in 2022, I needed to express my sadness but I couldn't find words for the profound upset it was causing and how much I wished I could just stop it all and turn back the clock to more peaceful days. This song was the result of that longing. I asked friends from around the country to join me. Those singers were:
(2022) When Russian invade Ukraine in 2022, I needed to express my sadness but I couldn't find words for the profound upset it was causing and how much I wished I could just stop it all and turn back the clock to more peaceful days. This song was the result of that longing. I asked friends from around the country to join me. Those singers were: Elly Wininger, Dan Ryker, Julie Last, Jay Hogan, Layonne Holmes, Cindy Graff, Kirsti Gholson, and Valerie Ghent
(2015) Bar's "Heaven", "More", and Jesse Winchester's "I Wave Bye Bye" recorded with strings for movie placements. Musicians include: Bar (Vocals, Piano) Chris Ranney (piano, string arrangement and programming on "More") Rachel Handman (violin), Chelsea Hadden-Needham (violin), Emily Schaad (viola), Laurel Pistey (cello), Lou Pappas (bass) and
(2015) Bar's "Heaven", "More", and Jesse Winchester's "I Wave Bye Bye" recorded with strings for movie placements. Musicians include: Bar (Vocals, Piano) Chris Ranney (piano, string arrangement and programming on "More") Rachel Handman (violin), Chelsea Hadden-Needham (violin), Emily Schaad (viola), Laurel Pistey (cello), Lou Pappas (bass) and Dave Hansen (string arrangement on "Heaven") I love you all. Thank you!
(2014) Recorded in Colorado and Woodstock, musicians include Bar (Vocals, Piano, Guitar), Peter Tomlinson (guitars, accordion), Lou Pappas (bass) and Manuel Quintana (drums and percussion) with Gary Burke (drums) on "I'm Not Perfect". Mixed and mastered by Dave Cook at Area 52 except "If There's a Way, mixed by Malcolm Cecil. Cover Artwork by Bar,
(2014) Recorded in Colorado and Woodstock, musicians include Bar (Vocals, Piano, Guitar), Peter Tomlinson (guitars, accordion), Lou Pappas (bass) and Manuel Quintana (drums and percussion) with Gary Burke (drums) on "I'm Not Perfect". Mixed and mastered by Dave Cook at Area 52 except "If There's a Way, mixed by Malcolm Cecil. Cover Artwork by Bar, Cover Design by Erin Papa and Lucy Swenson at The Turning Mill.
(2007) Recorded by Dave Cook at Bar's home studio in Woodstock, NY. Musicians include: Bar (Vocals, Piano, Guitars), Tony Levin (Bass), Jerry Marotta (Drums), , Kevin Bartlett (guitar, keys), Sera Smolen (cello) Troy Messinger (0boe), Kirsti Gholson (vocals) Jim Curtin (Vocals), Jennifer Starr (vocals), Callie Hershey (vocals) , Sam Zucchini
(2007) Recorded by Dave Cook at Bar's home studio in Woodstock, NY. Musicians include: Bar (Vocals, Piano, Guitars), Tony Levin (Bass), Jerry Marotta (Drums), , Kevin Bartlett (guitar, keys), Sera Smolen (cello) Troy Messinger (0boe), Kirsti Gholson (vocals) Jim Curtin (Vocals), Jennifer Starr (vocals), Callie Hershey (vocals) , Sam Zucchini (drums, percussion), The String Quartet called Ethel, Larry Packer (violin), Betty MacDonald (violin), Fred Hand (guitar), Mike DeMicco (guitar), Professor Louie (B3), Peter Schoenberger (bass), Zoe Zak (accordion). Special Thanks to David Sancious (String Arrangement for "World on Fire"), Peter Schoenberger (Album Photography) Kate Boyer (Packaging design and lay-out) Produced by Bar Scott with Kevin Bartlett. Very extra special thanks to Lisa Luckett, Tom Thees, Ted Bamberger, and Bill Scott.
(2002) Musicians include: Bar (Vocals, Piano, Guitar), Tony Levin (bass, cello), Abby Newton (cello), Anders Alfelt (bass), Graham Maby (bass), Gary Burke (drums), Jay Scott (guitars) Vocals Recorded by Bar at her home studio, Piano recorded by Denny Bridges and Chris DeMass at The Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church - Thank you for that piano!) and at
(2002) Musicians include: Bar (Vocals, Piano, Guitar), Tony Levin (bass, cello), Abby Newton (cello), Anders Alfelt (bass), Graham Maby (bass), Gary Burke (drums), Jay Scott (guitars) Vocals Recorded by Bar at her home studio, Piano recorded by Denny Bridges and Chris DeMass at The Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church - Thank you for that piano!) and at Nevessa (Woodstock, NY) with Chris Andersen. . Produced by Bar. Mastered by Larry Fast (Synergy) Photography: Peter Schoenberger. Album Design and Lay-out: Kate Boyer.