Hilary Scott - Indigo (2009)

Singer songwriter Hilary Scott has created her first all-cover album, Indigo, interpreting some of her favorite songwriters with her own beautiful arrangements. If you enjoy Sara MacLachlan, Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones, you'll fall in love with Indigo. The idea for this album came about as Hilary was traveling and playing music overseas. Hilary says, 'I'm a songwriter... covering music has never been my priority, yet I've found joy in the process of interpretation....I wanted these takes to capture my live performances as possible, using arrangements that have grown out of months of improvisation...Covering music is a balancing act-honoring the original concept of the song and making it truly your own. But the guiding force for me has always been the feeling behind the song.'

We are blown away by Hilary's powerful and fresh arrange-ments (in Indigo) not to mention her amazing voice. I have been playing her Autumn Leaves daily...I had always liked that song, but her version just touches my soul. I wondered what she could do with it (Danny Boy) that would transcend the cliché we usually hear. Well, I got chill bumps and teared up when I listened to her version!! I think part of her talent is her ability to make you feel the song with her. --Jeanie - a Fan