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Read what the world is saying about Zoe Scott and her new album Shades of Love.

Zoe Scott has stepped out of her comfort zone with this record and lead single but because she is not trying to be something she’s not, both her love of Bossa Nova and desire to do the material justice shines through to put a new spin on a beloved sound.

To summarise, ‘Quiet Nights’ is a beautifully written song filled with Scott’s soft lead vocal, sweeping melodies and skilled musicians to capture the real essence of the Bossa Nova. From a visual perspective, as the stunning Samba dancers move around the stunning Malibu backdrop it is clear that Zoe Scott had the goal of sharing the talents of both the on-screen and off-screen crews with the world in this video and she has certainly achieved that.

She’s been called a “force of nature” by the LA Music Awards, which, in 2010, awarded the former Brit—now U.S. citizen—with best album and best single for her recording “Woman On Top.”... The album, recorded in Rio de Janiero, features lush string arrangements and includes Bossa Nova standards as well as pop and rock tunes reimagined in the Brazilian jazz style.

The track was produced by Moogie Canazio who is known for his all-analog recording style and he was able to her ‘feel’ her way into the silky, hushed vocal attributes. It is a combination of Scott’s sense of vulnerability united with Canazio’s production skills and first-class musicianship that ‘Quiet Nights’ is the powerful song presented to the listener. Watson herself even admitted “I cried when I heard it mixed.”

The music video for ‘Quiet Nights’ is both musically and visually stunning with the gifted Samba dancers performing in front of the magical Malibu backdrop to Scott’s dulcet tones and crisp melodies. This is the perfect introduction to Zoe Scott and the ‘Shades Of Love’ album.

Zoe Scott has stepped out of her comfort zone with this record and lead single but because she is not trying to be something she’s not, both her love of Bossa Nova and desire to do the material justice shines through to put a new spin on a beloved sound.

One of the standout tracks is Zoe's reimagining of Antonio Carlos Jobim's Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) and I am really enjoying this version. Zoe's smooth and sensual vocals instantly command the listener's attention and they soar beautifully over the laid-back and sensula Bossa Nova production. If you're into chill pieces of Bossa Nova that ooze sensuality and an overall feel-good atmosphere, then you'll love Quiet Nights.

To summarise, ‘Quiet Nights’ is a beautifully written song filled with Scott’s soft lead vocal, sweeping melodies and skilled musicians to capture the real essence of the Bossa Nova.

“Quiet Nights” opens on an elegant piano flowing into a sensuous melody backed by sweeping strings and gentle guitars. Zoe’s warm, evocative tones infuse the lyrics with dreamy amorous timbres as layers of gossamer sonic textures provide the matrix for her lusciously velvety voice.

Ever since its creation nearly 60 years ago, ‘Bossa Nova’ has been celebrated as a lyrical fusion of American Jazz and Brazilian samba. Continuing that celebration, recording artist Zoe Scott has swapped her Los Angeles rock sound for the Bossa Nova rhythms with ‘Quiet Nights’, the first single from ‘Shades Of Love’ her debut Bossa Nova record.

Thrive Global caught up with Zoe Scott to discuss the seemingly waning notion of romance amid a hi-tech world gripped by perfunctory relationships, ersatz passion, and hasty physical hook-ups.

Produced by Bossa Nova Legend Moogie Canazio, Shades of Love recounts established rock artist’s journey of self-discovery and love with new arrangements, classic instrumentation.

International recording artist Zoe Scott will release her 12-song Bossa Nova debut Shades of Love on October 2, 2020. Produced by Moogie Canazio, known for his all-analog recording style, which earned him 10 GRAMMY and two Emmy Awards, this meticulously curated collection of reimagined songs made famous by legendary artists and set to Bossa Nova arrangements sets a tone for romance and love.

‘Shades of Love’ is a meticulously curated collection of 12 hit songs, reimagined, by international recording artist Zoe Scott, and produced by Bossa Nova stalwart and 10-time GRAMMY and two-time Emmy-winner, Moogie Canazio.

‘Shades of Love’ is a meticulously curated collection of 12 hit songs, reimagined, by international recording artist Zoe Scott, and produced by Bossa Nova stalwart and 10-time GRAMMY and two-time Emmy-winner, Moogie Canazio.