Happy to announce that I’ve been recognized for the first time as a Lyricist. Two of my new songs have been selected as finalists for the Hollywood Songwriting Contest (Lyrics Only category). Both songs are based on historical events, but are a little graphic and not the most conventionally formulaic 😉
Click on the links below to read either song.

The first song ‘Ohio, 1930’ is told from the perspective of a fictional character, but is based on an actual event which happened at the Ohio State Penitentiary on April 21, 1930; a prison fire which resulted in the death of 322 inmates. It was the deadliest prison fire in United States history.

Ohio, 1930 – Scott Pettipas

The second song titled ‘Freedom Summer’ is based on actual events which happened in the state of Mississippi in the summer of 1964. It details the backlash of a volunteer campaign in the United States to attempt to register as many African-American voters as possible.

Freedom Summer – Scott Pettipas

Happy to announce, the Secretary General for AFG-NOC (Afghanistan National Olympic Committee) has confirmed they will be using my song ‘Off to Rio’ in their countries promotional packages. Congratulations to all the Olympic athletes from Afghanistan who are heading Off to Rio.

To listen to the full track click Off to Rio – Scott Pettipas.

One of Scott’s original compositions ‘WinterSpell‘, from his award winning album Melodic Twilight, has won 8th place (Honorable Mention) at the Indie International Songwriting Contest, Spring 2014 competition. Listen to the song by clicking on the song title above. To view the full list of winners click HERE.

We are thrilled to announce that Scott’s second album, Melodic Twilight, has won ‘Instrumental Album of the Year’, at the 2013 Canadian Gospel Music Awards. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone for their support!

To view the complete list of winners click here.

Click on the following link to read Scott’s interview with ‘The News’, published on Nov 3, 2013 and titled “Local nominated for gospel music awards”.

http://www.ngnews.ca/News/Local/2013-11-03/article-3464801/Local-nominated-for-gospel-music-awards/1

One of Scott’s original compisotions ‘Meandering Through Marseille’, from his debut album, has won 6th place (Honorable Mention) at the Indie International Songwriting Contest, Spring 2012 competition.
Listen to the song by clicking on the song title above. To view the full list of winners click HERE.

We are thrilled to announce that Cora Pettipas (co-owner of Melodic Twilight) has recently had her work published in World Scientific Publishing’s ‘Journal of Enterprising Culture’.

The goal of her case study 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. It is meant to be an initial guide for musicians planning to consider this form of business development, as opposed to signing with a label, or as a way to increase the likelihood of becoming noticed by a label.

If this sounds like you, please follow the link below to view the .pdf file. Some of the areas addressed are: Product Development, Canadian Music Regulatory Environment, Distribution, and Promotion and Exposure.

CREATING AN INDEPENDENT MUSIC BUSINESS IN CANADA: A CASE STUDY

Journal of Enterprising Culture
Vol. 20, No. 2 (June 2012) 227–243
DOI: 10.1142/S0218495812500100

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!