David Raphael Scott (b. 1962) has been writing music for over 35 years. His earliest creative efforts—best described as a blend of world and classical music styles—were produced using a primitive arrangement of discarded tape recorders. In his late teens, many of his creative impulses were realized through multi-track recording. He also made forays into the world of blues, rock and jazz as a composer and musician, playing a variety of the standard instruments associated with those genres. These early experiments in the techniques of harmonic layering, instrumental arranging and formal pacing, helped lay the groundwork for his current style.