Devin Scott(I)
- Composer
- Actor
- Sound Department
Devin Scott is a versatile Composer, Producer and Performer with a
diverse background in Music and Business. In 2004, he has launched
Chapter Play Entertainment with creative collaborator, Jason Wolthuizen. They
created the new form of media story-telling, called "MediaVision",
(_Thrillmasters: Behind Enemy Lines (2003)_). Chapter Play also works on filmed entertainment. In 2000,
Devin formed his own post-production facility, Soundscape Studios, in
Toronto, Canada. Devin offers a unique set of skills, crafted through
amazing experiences ranging from Music Teacher (1985-Present), to
Keyboard Product Specialist with London Yamaha Music Centre (1985-1991)
and Yamaha Canada Music, Ltd. (1991-1999). He also keeps his chops up
as a Music Director and Improv Performer with The Second City
(1989-1991, 1992-1993, 2002-2004), and various comedic groups and acts
in Toronto. He's written music for, and performed in, Toronto Fringe
Festival productions (1990/2001) and on CBC Radio (2003). He's been
"Major General Stanley" (The Pirates of Penzance, 1983), played in High
School Bands, Orchestras and Stage Bands on piano, keyboards, violin,
trumpet, euphonium, percussion and drums; performed in Community
Orchestras and provincial Youth Bands; marched in Drum & Bugle Corps in
Canada and the U.S. and performed as a Concert Artist and Clinician for
Yamaha throughout Canada, the U.S. and in Japan. Devin's intuitive
understanding of film music, its role and timing, mix expertly with his
technical skills. His themes have been described as "haunting",
"mesmerising", and, "as good as anything else out there". In the past
few years, Devin has been given opportunities to work with amazing
talents, like Nia Vardalos, and Academy Award winning orchestrator,
Erik Lundborg.