Vivian Cook - Long Shot

While I was immediately attracted to Vivians unique vocal style and delivery, it was the refreshingly unusual melodies and emotional depth of her songs that attracted me, and ultimately inspired some of the best work of my career. As a producer, I enjoyed creating a unique sonic and musical environment for each of Vivians songs, allowing the strength of her vocal performance and lyric storytelling to lead the listener through the albums journey. I am extremely proud of this record, as The Long Shot embodies not only the diverse talents of an impressive young artist, but also captures the sense of discovery and the fun we had recording it. R. Walt Vincent Producer Pete Yorn, Liz Phair, and Tommy Keene When you see Vivian Cook play live youll hear a woman with a voice you wont forget, backed by a killer rock n roll band. Her lyrics and melodies would have you believe shes twice her age of 25. Thats because shes lived a lot of life in those short years. She grew up in Palo Alto, CA, and graduated from Georgetown University with degrees in Theatre and Theology. Vivian then moved to Los Angeles to record The Long Shot, named after the subject of the e-mail Vivian sent to gold record producer R. Walt Vincent asking if he would like to work with her. About those songs, Vivian says, My songs are mainly about my friends. I figured out a long time ago that theyre my most valuable asset, that I wouldnt be me without them. Theyre about navigating the stormy waters of adolescence and surviving, which isnt a given. Theyre about getting dealt a winning hand, only to get f***-all in the next round. And composting, because even s*** can be turned into something beautiful.