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Scott Fisher's national star begun rising with official Olympic showcases played for the French Embassy in Salt Lake City. American-born but also fluent in French, Fisher is primarily a contemporary American pop performer. Fisher's 14-song debut, "Fleeing Towards Creation," was recorded over a two year period and is unified by Fisher's masterful compositions, stirring lyrics and deft production. Fisher takes a love for old school `70s funk/soul/groove (Shuggie Otis, Herbie Hancock, Curtis Mayfield) and marries it to contemporary pop (Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones). Add impressive songwriter chops (with nods to John Lennon, David Grey and early Elton John), deep delectable vocals, masterful piano, electronica-inspired production, and seasoned musicians that include bassist Matt Voth (James low, Flatirons), drummer Josh Yafa (Jack Johnson) and guitarist Bob Dunham (Belizbaha). The result is a sound that's ready for the airwaves and a live presentation that rivets listeners. "Nothing," the album's kick off track and "Fleeing Towards Creation," the title track, reveal Fisher's kinship with brit-pop balladeers, while "Promises" and "Struggle" strut old school jazz-fusion in support of Fisher's evocative vocals. ALBUM ACCOMPLISHMENTS "Fleeing Towards Creation" was the 17th Most Added album on College Music Journal charts In March 2003 when it was released. It later went on to be added to 130 stations with 34 stations adding it to their Top 30 and 8 stations to their Top 10. "Nothing" and "Struggle" finished in the Garageband.com Top 20 All Time Pop-Rock Songs charts, out of more than 20,000 songs. "Struggle" was selected for DiscMaker's 2003 "Heavy Hitters" compilation, one of fifteen finalists selected from 1200 applicants. "Promises" and "L'Instant Present" featured with work by Gus Van Sant, Third Eye Blind and Squirrel Nut Zippers on a Weiden & Kennedy benefit compilation. (9/03)