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The name Scott Merrittâ€" a good one to remember Chronicle Special When 1 first met Scott Merritt before his performance at the Coronet Thursday, 1 knew something was wrong. First of all, here was a guy who had played in Hamilton the previous night, had just finished a performance in Guelph this particular day and yet, he_'§ still on time for our scheduled meeting. who greeted me in the lobby. The physical appearance and softâ€"spoken introduction belied any preconceived notions I might have had. There was no tinted hair sculptured to perfection, no jewelry, no evidence of a ‘"Hey man, what‘s happenin‘ * attitude. Having known about him only through his music and his unconventional apâ€" proach to it, I would have at least expected someone more selfâ€"consciously arty. But here was an artist who could very well be your next door neighbor, the local boy about to make good. Furthermore, I wasn‘t too sure about the person sEKV} How to Pack Kentucky Fried Chicken Scott Merritt WATERLOO 114 King St. Morth 355 Erb St. Weet 405 Phillip Street now as he was during his apprenticeship as a folkie. But while he lives by the decree that you can "‘take the boy out of Brantford but not Brantford out of the boy," his musical habitat knows no boundaries. These are heady days indeed for Merritt but his imminent success won‘t be of the overnight variety. His is the classic case of the musician who pays his dues on the coffee house circuit, releases a couple of independent albums, and eventually sells his ware to a larger label. In this case, the label is Duke St. Records and considering the company‘s astute eye for talent â€" Jane Siberry and Richard Clapton â€" consider this another coup. Those who know Merritt in his hometown of Brantford would probably echo those sentiments, substantiating the fact that in spite of being on the brink of international success, he is as unaffected 25 YRS. Merritt has an impressive track record himself, albeit a limited one. His second album, Serious Interference, which has been reissued on Duke St., is a sadlyâ€"ignored treasure. It is essentially an aural resume of what Merritt‘s all about, showcasâ€" ing a multiâ€"faceted artist who prefers to block out external musical influences and instead maintain the introspective approach. His folk roots are obvious but the songs embrace a number of genres and defy categorization. Using an array of stringed instruments, electronics and percussion, Merritt creates soundscapes as opâ€" posed to cut and dry song structures. The results show him to be a master of nuance. The assortment of tones shift randomly from electric to accoustic, the tempo changes slightly and unexpectedly and the mood is wistful, at times even melancholic. In the three years since Serious Interference, Merritt has been somewhat of a recluse. Other than sporadic performances, he has spent most of his time writing and experimenting. The interim has also afforded him the time to work with an ensemble. Transferring his songs to the live setting requires a special chemistry and he is excited about the current lineup. Made up of some of Toronto‘s finest musicians, the band is an integral part of Merritt‘s mini tour to promote his latest album, Gravity is Mutual. The album was produced by Roma Baron (Laurie Anderson) and features Adrian Belew (Talking Heads) on several tracks. Thursday‘s show at the Coronet was a memoraâ€" ble one, as fine a show as this area is likely to see. 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