The Ramblings of a man who writes in song

Posted @withregram • @gays_with_kids 📣 Calling all Broadway fans!! 🙋‍♂️🎭🎟 We’re excited to tell you about a new album by songwriter @scottalanmusic called - "Nothing More" - featuring the incredible talent of more than a dozen gay and trans dads from the entertainment industry! And it's *really* good. #NotPaid.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Written as a musical love-letter to his own daughter 👨‍👨‍👧, Alex Vivian, Alan teamed up with musical director @backeys for his ninth album celebrating becoming a dad and the unconditional relationship between parent and child.❤️🏳️‍🌈⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ The album features:⁠⁠ @mrmatthenry & @mrduncanjames ⁠⁠ @taylorfrey & @kyledeanmassey ⁠⁠ @raymondjlee & @claybourneelder @brodyraymusic & @marylambertsing @ianhwatkins @joeaaronreid @blake_bowden @danieltweardytorres @noahskaalum & @lancebass ⁠⁠ @jaredgertner1 & @mrroryomalley @samharrismusic ⁠⁠ @joe_ny @markusmoments ⁠⁠ Buy it via the link in our bio! 🔗🎹 #NotPaid⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Some responses thus far...⁠⁠ 💫 "'Best For You Kid' is giving me chills!” 💫⁠⁠ 🕺 “I can't wait for the musical!" 🕺⁠⁠ 🎶 "The shoulder shimmy is coming out to track number 1, and I can't stop it!" 🎶 https://www.instagram.com/p/CUNdk73LYTU/?utm_medium=tumblr

On September 24th of 2019 my daughter Alex was born. Two years later, on her second birthday, I’m proud to release my ninth album “Nothing More.” Featuring an array of Gay and Trans Dads from around the world, this collection of songs tells the story of my experience as a father and the undeniable love that a parent has for their child. This album couldn’t have been possible without the incomparable Ben Cohn. Ben’s gifts are the elite. As an Arranger, orchestrator, musical director, background vocalist and, most importantly, as a friend. I hope that you take great comfort in this album and that it brings you as much joy as my daughter does every day. “Nothing More” is available now everywhere. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUMLNPAswuU/?utm_medium=tumblr

This beautiful girl turns 2 in 5 days. How is that even possible? #gaydads (at Statue of Liberty National Monument) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDC2MnL9jV/?utm_medium=tumblr

We actually got out on a date today - just the two of us - and did a little hiking, followed by some frozen margaritas. Not bad for old men. (Ps. My back hurts). (at Buttermilk Falls, West Nyack, Ny) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBrR37MOaX/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’m an avid reader. I read about four books a month. This will be my fourth book this month and I’m really looking forward to it. Having a (almost) two year can be tiring and I often need something to clear my mind at the end of a long day. Something to detox my brain and relax myself into a form or tranquility. That’s what books do for me. What does that for you? https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBWH7XJ-xq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy weekend. Most of you will be getting your Limited Edition Double “Nothing More” CD in the mail today. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this new chapter. #gaydads https://www.instagram.com/p/CT-Mk0GJnrt/?utm_medium=tumblr

Pre-Order “Nothing More” on iTunes & Amazon and receive an instant download of the @taylorfrey & @kyledeanmassey track “We’re Gonna Be Dads.” Link in bio #gaydads #transdads https://www.instagram.com/p/CT6xRpjLtRO/?utm_medium=tumblr

Pre-Order “Nothing More” on iTunes and Apple Music - starting tonight - 12pm. Worldwide. #gaydads https://www.instagram.com/p/CT5TPfPppAI/?utm_medium=tumblr

First day of Pre-K for our little munchkin. How did this happen?!? (at Springfield, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT18aNTLEel/?utm_medium=tumblr

#neverforget (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTqjkOfMPku/?utm_medium=tumblr

My angel 👼🏻 (at Springfield, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTh0yjin5hS/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Alex’s Lullaby” is the fifth track on “Nothing More” and was the very first song that I ever wrote for Alex and the sole lullaby on the album. I’m so lucky to have gotten the chance to have @ianhwatkins (dad to twin boys Macsen & Cybi) record the song for the album. His rendition will sooth your little one(s) to sleep. “Close your eyes and dream away. Take a flight to Neverland. Build a snowman in Arendelle.” “Nothing More” is currently available for pre-order at ScottAlan.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CTHlct7H5Up/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Best For You, Kid” is the fourth track on “Nothing More.” The song was written from the perspective of myself and Alex’s birth mother and is one of those songs that I feel honored to have of written (and my husband @urban.dweller favorite song on the album). I’m beyond thrilled to have had @brodyraymusic (dad to Addison, Brhyley and Ellyette) and special featured guest @marylambertsing (Macklemore’s “Same Love”) join me for this song. “Baby you are so damn lucky. You deserve a life that is lovely. I know there’s gonna be, so much love inside your family.” “Nothing More” is currently available for pre-order at ScottAlan.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFBvD1n4rl/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Alex Vivian” is the third track on “Nothing More.” This song tells the story of the moment @urban.dweller & I met our daughter, stay with her night and day in the NICU, and wait for her body to get strong enough to come home with us. I was so lucky to have @raymondjlee (dad to Ella) & @claybourneelder (Dad to Bo) join me in telling this very important story in our lives. Pre-Orders now available at ScottAlan.net Album out September 24 https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCVguHntlJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

“We’re Gonna Be Dads” is the second track on “Nothing More” and the first song I ever wrote for this album. My husband had just left for Orlando. I was in Fort Lauderdale. Our lawyer called and said “get to Phoenix, the baby will be here in an hour.” There we’re not flights as it was 8pm so I booked us both on separate flights the next morning. As I stayed up all night sorting the dogs and the house, I sat down at the piano and wrote this song for my husband. I’m thrilled to have husbands and soon to be dads @taylorfrey & @kyledeanmassey singing this song on the album. “Lullaby, and when we rise, we’re gonna be dads. You and I, from this day on are gonna be dads.” “Nothing More” is available for pre-orders at ScottAlan.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_2qUHnifq/?utm_medium=tumblr

“Something is Missing” is the opening song on “Nothing More” and is sung by @mrduncanjames (Dad to Tianie) and @mrmatthenry (Dad to Zephian). “Everything inside this room is almost complete. All that it’s waiting for is two tiny feet. Something is Missing. And baby, it’s you.” Pre-Orders for “Nothing More” are now available at ScottAlan.net https://www.instagram.com/p/CS9O7ZYH60H/?utm_medium=tumblr