Biography
This is a solo project from Brian Wilson Band member Scott Bennett and will leave fans of Jon Brion, Jason Falkner, Wondermints, Neil Finn, and Kevin Gilbert with jaws to the floor. You`ll hear some David Mead and Andy Stochansky vocally and, of course, Wilson-like harmonies. Anthemic song-writing and musicianship are a large part of the equation, but their greatest appeal may be in the soaring, lush and heartfelt vocals. Punchy and catchy, yet atmospheric and emotional, their debut has the rare combination of being as moving as it is tuneful. Each song whips up pulse-stopping slides into confident, richly rewarding hook-magic, all saturated with an incredible commitment to the production qualities of all the aforementioned artists/bands.
Scott Bennett has spent the last few years as a key member of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson's touring ensemble, a group who Paul McCartney calls, the best band on the road, period. Influenced by both legends, but with their own distinct sound, the dotted line bring strong melodies back to the forefront of modern rock. Scott has produced and recorded with many artists, including The Flaming Lips, Material Issue and Liz Phair and is, also, an integral part of Brian Wilson's recent studio work, co-writing, singing and playing guitars, keys, vibes, bass and drums for his new releases. Brian Wilson calls him "the most talented musician I've ever met".
Other musicians and collaborators on The Dotted Line`s debut include Matt Walker (Filter, Smashing Pumpkins), Bobby MacIntyre (the Twilight Singers, Greg Dulli) and Brian Wilson himself, who co-wrote and sings on a special bonus track.
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