Scott Davenport Richards presents a powerful and gripping narrative with his album "Blind Injustice." Released on February 12, 2021, under the Fanfare Cincinnati label, this live recording spans an impressive 81 minutes, offering a deep dive into a compelling story.
The album is structured as a multi-scene journey, with each track building upon the last to create a cohesive and immersive experience. Scott Davenport Richards masterfully weaves together a tale of injustice, resilience, and ultimately, redemption. The live performances add a raw and intimate feel, drawing the audience into the heart of the story.
From the opening prologue to the final scene, "Blind Injustice" explores themes of identity, perseverance, and the human condition. The album's title track, "Blind Injustice," sets the tone, with subsequent scenes delving into personal stories, legal battles, and the profound impact of wrongful convictions.
Scott Davenport Richards' composition and arrangement skills shine through in this ambitious project. The album is not just a collection of songs but a carefully crafted narrative that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. Each scene is a vital piece of the puzzle, contributing to the overall impact of the story.
"Blind Injustice" is a testament to Scott Davenport Richards' artistry and his ability to transform complex themes into a compelling musical experience. Whether you're a fan of narrative-driven music or simply appreciate well-crafted compositions, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tracks
Blind Injustice, Scene 1: Prologue - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 2: What Makes a Person - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 3: I Used to Be That Guy - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Samuel Levine, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 4: Getting the Job Done - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Deborah Nansteel, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 5: Find the Fault - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Victoria Okafor, Samuel Levine, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 6: For Three Years, I'd Drive Up I-75 - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Victoria Okafor, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 7: Nancy's Story - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Victoria Okafor, Maria Miller, Deborah Nansteel, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Joseph Lattanzi, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 8: Scene of the Crime - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Terrence Chin-Loy, Sankara Harouna, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Victoria Okafor, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 9: Hold On, Hold On - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Samuel Levine, Victoria Okafor
Blind Injustice, Scene 10: The Wonder of Forensics - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Victoria Okafor, Deborah Nansteel, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 11: Judith Johnson - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 12: Clarence's Story - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Victoria Okafor, Thomas J. Capobianco, Morgan Smith, Shannon Cochran, Will Reed, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 13: Meet Rickey Jackson - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Samuel Levine, Eric Shane Heatley, Deborah Nansteel, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Joseph Lattanzi, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 14: All These Parents Are Coming Forward - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Samuel Levine, Victoria Okafor, Maria Miller, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 15: What the Children Said - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Victoria Okafor, Deborah Nansteel, Megan Slack, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 16: Guilty - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Maria Miller, Eric Shane Heatley, Terrence Chin-Loy, Sankara Harouna, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Thomas J. Capobianco, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 17: Clarence in Hell - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Thomas J. Capobianco, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Victoria Okafor, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 18: The Hole - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Terrence Chin-Loy, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 19: The Shame of Lorain - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Samuel Levine, Victoria Okafor, Maria Miller, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 20: Eugene Is Free - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Samuel Levine, Victoria Okafor, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Deborah Nansteel, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 21: Cuyahoga - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Sankara Harouna, Terrence Chin-Loy, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Victoria Okafor, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 22: Visiting Day - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Sankara Harouna, Deborah Nansteel, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 23: Coping - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Maria Miller, Terrence Chin-Loy, Thomas J. Capobianco, Sankara Harouna, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 24: Reading Circle - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Eric Shane Heatley, Thomas J. Capobianco, Terrence Chin-Loy, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Sankara Harouna, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 25: You Got to Act As If - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Sankara Harouna, Eric Shane Heatley, Maria Miller, Thomas J. Capobianco, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Terrence Chin-Loy, Victoria Okafor, Joseph Parrish, Joseph Lattanzi, Samuel Levine, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 26: Cracks in the Case - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Samuel Levine, Victoria Okafor, Deborah Nansteel, Joseph Parrish, William Boatwright, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 27: Earl Mann - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Samuel Levine, Joseph Lattanzi, Thomas J. Capobianco, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, Shannon Cochran, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 28: Blind - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Terrence Chin-Loy, Joseph Lattanzi, Sankara Harouna, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Samuel Levine, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 29: Defense vs. Prosecution - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Samuel Levine, Victoria Okafor, Maria Miller, Eric Shane Heatley, Terrence Chin-Loy, Sankara Harouna, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Thomas J. Capobianco, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 30: Exonerated - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Thomas J. Capobianco, Terrence Chin-Loy, Samuel Levine, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Maria Miller, Eric Shane Heatley, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
Blind Injustice, Scene 31: What Makes a Person Free - LiveScott Davenport Richards, Joseph Lattanzi, Samuel Levine, Victoria Okafor, Maria Miller, Terrence Chin-Loy, Sankara Harouna, Miles Wilson-Toliver, Thomas J. Capobianco, Eric Shane Heatley, Deborah Nansteel, Morgan Smith, Joseph Parrish, William Boatwright, Young Professionals Choral Collective, Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, John Morris Russell
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