Torres
Torres is the stage name of Mackenzie Scott (born January 23, 1991), an independent American singer, songwriter, musician and artist.
The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter waits until anything—an idea, an emotion, a memory—gnaws at her, tearing at her fingers and throat until she releases it in song. Scott escaped the confines of her churning mind in order to find herself by recording Sprinter in the market town of Bridport in Dorset, England; and then at the Bristol studio of Portishead's Adrian Utley. Read Full BioTorres is the stage name of Mackenzie Scott (born January 23, 1991), an independent American singer, songwriter, musician and artist.
The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter waits until anything—an idea, an emotion, a memory—gnaws at her, tearing at her fingers and throat until she releases it in song. Scott escaped the confines of her churning mind in order to find herself by recording Sprinter in the market town of Bridport in Dorset, England; and then at the Bristol studio of Portishead's Adrian Utley. With his guitar riffs and synthesizers lingering in the background like a lowland mist and PJ Harvey's Robert Ellis and Ian Olliver on rhythm—the two fortuitously reuniting 23 years after the release of Dry, and in Scott's 23rd year of living—she crafted a "space cowboy" record. "That's as simply as I can say it," says Scott, who cites inspirations as diverse as Funkadelic and Nirvana, Ray Bradbury and Joan Didion.
"I wanted something that very clearly stemmed from my Southern conservative roots but that sounded futuristic and space-y at the same time." It seems like an odd thing to look for in the picturesque seaside green, rolling hills in the south of England, but Scott had never been there before, and as a stranger in a strange land she found what she was looking for: a lost childhood. Sprinter was recorded in a room that had formerly been used as a children's nursery, which combined with the alien landscape fuels the self-searching that roils TORRES' music.
Following her self-titled debut in 2013, TORRES pushes herself to even noisier extremes on Sprinter, a punishing self-examination of epic spiritual and musical proportions.
The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter waits until anything—an idea, an emotion, a memory—gnaws at her, tearing at her fingers and throat until she releases it in song. Scott escaped the confines of her churning mind in order to find herself by recording Sprinter in the market town of Bridport in Dorset, England; and then at the Bristol studio of Portishead's Adrian Utley. Read Full BioTorres is the stage name of Mackenzie Scott (born January 23, 1991), an independent American singer, songwriter, musician and artist.
The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter waits until anything—an idea, an emotion, a memory—gnaws at her, tearing at her fingers and throat until she releases it in song. Scott escaped the confines of her churning mind in order to find herself by recording Sprinter in the market town of Bridport in Dorset, England; and then at the Bristol studio of Portishead's Adrian Utley. With his guitar riffs and synthesizers lingering in the background like a lowland mist and PJ Harvey's Robert Ellis and Ian Olliver on rhythm—the two fortuitously reuniting 23 years after the release of Dry, and in Scott's 23rd year of living—she crafted a "space cowboy" record. "That's as simply as I can say it," says Scott, who cites inspirations as diverse as Funkadelic and Nirvana, Ray Bradbury and Joan Didion.
"I wanted something that very clearly stemmed from my Southern conservative roots but that sounded futuristic and space-y at the same time." It seems like an odd thing to look for in the picturesque seaside green, rolling hills in the south of England, but Scott had never been there before, and as a stranger in a strange land she found what she was looking for: a lost childhood. Sprinter was recorded in a room that had formerly been used as a children's nursery, which combined with the alien landscape fuels the self-searching that roils TORRES' music.
Following her self-titled debut in 2013, TORRES pushes herself to even noisier extremes on Sprinter, a punishing self-examination of epic spiritual and musical proportions.
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Sprinter
Torres Lyrics
Word of life, I'm so retreat
I picked it up and took a swing
My pastor told us don't you worry
Even he has found his glory
Why, why's a sprinter then?
Leaving the sea den
The pastor lost his position
Went down for pornography
So I found myself some ground to stand
Bound to be the better man
'Cause I was a sprinter then
Leaving the sea den
Round up, moving and holding a pattern
Circle around in a logic
Under a pack I plead to stay
Then went down for a deep sea den
'Cause I was a sprinter then
Die in the sea den
I was a sprinter then
Die in the sea den
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Dream of the one from everyone
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Dream of the one from everyone
Well what I did is what is done
The Baptist in me chose to run
But if there's still time to choose the sun
I'll choose the sun, I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back, I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back to everyone
If there's still time I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back to everyone
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MACKENZIE RUTH SCOTT
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Alex Olia
Word of life on severed tree
I picked it up and took a swing
My pastor told us, don't you worry
Even Zacchaeus found his glory
I was a sprinter then
Living to see it end
Well, pastor lost his position
Went down for pornography
So I found myself some ground to stand
Bound to be the better man
Cause I was a sprinter then
Living to see it end
Wound up, in a holding pattern
Circled my landing in a lather
Unnerved I laughed, I planned the snag
Then went down for a dipso jag
Cause I was a sprinter then
Dying to see it end
I was a sprinter then
Dying to see it end
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
Well, what I did is what is done
The baptist in me chose to run
But if there's still time to choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it, back to everyone
If there's still time
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back to everyone
Rgr_Quentin
Word of life on savagery
I picked it up and took a swing
My pastor told us, don't you worry
Even Zacchaeus found his glory
I was a sprinter then
Living decedent
Pastor lost his position
Went down for pornography
So I found myself some ground to stand
Bound to be the better man
Cause I was a sprinter then
Living decedent
Wound up, in a holding pattern
Circled my landing in a lather
Unnerved I laughed, I planned the snag
Then went down for a decedent
Cause I was a sprinter then
Living decedent
Cause I was a sprinter then
I am decedent
I was a sprinter then
I am decedent
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
While what I did, is what is done
The baptist in me chose to run
But if there's still time to choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it, back to everyone
If there's still time
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back to everyone
Witchy Jo
WOW!!!!!! Just discovered Torres when I saw she was opening up for Garbage at the Houston show tomorrow. I am blown away. OMG girl your music reminds of the time I grew up in the 90's...those beautiful alternative rock haunting songs full of so much depth and spirit and pain. Thank you! So looking forward to your set tomorrow!
Alex Olia
Word of life on severed tree
I picked it up and took a swing
My pastor told us, don't you worry
Even Zacchaeus found his glory
I was a sprinter then
Living to see it end
Well, pastor lost his position
Went down for pornography
So I found myself some ground to stand
Bound to be the better man
Cause I was a sprinter then
Living to see it end
Wound up, in a holding pattern
Circled my landing in a lather
Unnerved I laughed, I planned the snag
Then went down for a dipso jag
Cause I was a sprinter then
Dying to see it end
I was a sprinter then
Dying to see it end
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
Well, what I did is what is done
The baptist in me chose to run
But if there's still time to choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it, back to everyone
If there's still time
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back to everyone
Victor Araújo
This song is amazing. Her vocals, lyrics and melody fits so good. It's just like heaven. Not to mention her background story and creative way to express emotion in a unique way. Love you, Torres!
martin_82
Buen tema, me gusta la voz ..deja el alma!!
Sarah Ali
eu amo essa musica com todas as minhas forças
Rgr_Quentin
Word of life on savagery
I picked it up and took a swing
My pastor told us, don't you worry
Even Zacchaeus found his glory
I was a sprinter then
Living decedent
Pastor lost his position
Went down for pornography
So I found myself some ground to stand
Bound to be the better man
Cause I was a sprinter then
Living decedent
Wound up, in a holding pattern
Circled my landing in a lather
Unnerved I laughed, I planned the snag
Then went down for a decedent
Cause I was a sprinter then
Living decedent
Cause I was a sprinter then
I am decedent
I was a sprinter then
I am decedent
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
There's freedom to, and freedom from
Freedom to run, from everyone
While what I did, is what is done
The baptist in me chose to run
But if there's still time to choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it, back to everyone
If there's still time
I'll choose the sun
I'll run it back to everyone
Tori O'Don
Love her voice. What a cool song.
Timothy Cole
Saw her open for Tegan and Sara tonight. Seriously impressed. She is very talented and cool. Also sweet and humble. I look forward to becoming familiar with her songs.
Gennie Goose
Just found out about her 30 minutes ago from the end credits of "You're The Worst" and I'm already obsessed, bought the album and can't stop watching her vids on youtube.
LazerB0i
+Gennie Goose Ah! Yes same here. Now I can't get enough of Torres!