Detweiler Records is proud to release "Memphis Bound" in celebration of SD's being chosen to represent the Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society at the annual Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge, to be held in Memphis in January 2023.

In celebration of Scott's being chosen to represent the Santa Clarita Valley (CA) Blues Society at the Blues Foundation's annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis (in the solo division), in January 2023, Detweiler Records is proud to release "Seven Solo Songs", a seven track album of original blues songs played solo (guitar and vocals only).

Magnificat In Blue” is an oratorio in one act, based on the Gospel of Luke from the New Testament of the Bible, composed by Scott Detweiler. The intimate work tells the story of The Annunciation of the birth of Jesus (from Angel Gabriel’s visit to Zachariah and then Mary) to Mary’s journey to visit her cousin Elizabeth, with the message that she, too, will bear a child. Detweiler sings the part of each of the characters against the backdrop of his original score. It is about 45 (forty-five) minutes in duration. The premiere performance was on May 13, 2017 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Encino, California, where SD is a member of the music ministry. It was performed by Mr. Detweiler (on guitar and vocals) and Bill Johnston (on soprano saxophone and clarinet).

“I first set the actual words from the Magnificat (Luke 1:46 – 55) to music. Then I built the piece around it with original lyrics”, explains Detweiler. Wikipedia lists the names of over 200 (two hundred) composers who have composed works based on The Magnificat, including Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff. Detweiler adds his name to the list with a score and libretto he hopes will touch and inspire listeners of all ages and of all faiths.

One of the unique aspects of the work, in addition to one person singing the parts of all four characters (Elizabeth, Zechariah, Gabriel and Mary) is that the lyrics tell the story from the perspective of Elizabeth. At the time Mary announces to Elizabeth that Elizabeth will bear a son named John, Elizabeth is beyond her child-bearing years. “My wife Elsa and I have very close friends who had great difficulty having children”, Detweiler says, “and I drew from the experience in supporting them through their struggle that helped me to write the lyrics from her perspective”.

The piece opens with the powerful acapella start to the song , “Change”, sung by Elizabeth (please listen to it at the top of this page). She explains her own change, from being a young bride with the hope of bearing a child for her husband, Zechariah, to the disappointment in her later years, as a childless woman. (History tells us that in this ancient culture, childless couples bore a stigma and were ostracized by those who had children). By the end of the oratorio, after Elizabeth receives the message from Mary and actually feels the kick of her infant son in her womb, she is transformed. Once again she experiences yet another change when she realizes that she has not been forsaken by God. She feels beautiful, valuable and relevant. “Magnificat In Blue”, is a story of hope, faith and inspiration.

Track List: 1) Change 2) Til John's Cry Is Heard 3) Gabriel's Song 4) Annunciation (Recap) 5) Journey To Judah 6) Blues For Mary 7) Kick In Me 8) Hail Mary 9) Magnificat In Blue 10) Change (Reprise)

SLUMBER TONGUE is an all instrumental album released in 2004. Detweiler composed the entire album except for the theme song of Mardi Gras, “If Ever I Cease To Love” (composed in 1871). It is a unique book of multi-textured, eclectic pieces penned for chamber (solo & ensemble), dance, film score, rock stage, piano, guitar and multi-media production (complete liner notes can be downloaded from the SLUMBER TONGUE album page).

The CD's come in environmentally friendly packaging and signed by the artist. But there only a limited number available, so be sure to get yours today!