Album Notes

Early Review From: http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/cd-review-doug-sedgwick-committed.html "Doug Sedgwick is wonderfully schizophonic. Let me explain. Sometimes you will come across a guitarist (usually acoustic) in a bar or coffee house somewhere who’s been playing those scenes for years. They’ve developed a catalog of songs over the years by disparate artists, and perhaps they are such great performers that they’ve learned to channel the original artist (much like a stage actor). The end result is someone who might sound like Van Morrison on one song, John Sebastian another, Jim Morrison a third, etc. Now imagine that of this group of road warrior musicians, you happen to find the one guy who also has tremendous song-writing ability and who over time has developed a catalog of his own music, but retains that ability to project different personalities/voices into his songs, like soliloquies in a one-man Broadway show. Now you’re talking about Doug Sedgwick. Based out of Reston, Virginia, this folk/rock singer-songwriter might be one of the best of the genre, and you’ve probably never heard of him. Committed is a dazzling display of songwriting talent and chameleon-like performance acumen. Sedgwick has a homey, comfortable voice that slips over a song like a favorite sweater. His guitar-work is amazing. The depth and layers within the songs on Committed would take novice guitarist weeks to work through. The songs ultimately work because they (appear to be) primarily auto-biographical. Doug Sedgwick is very positive in his message and seems inclined to make the most of each moment, musically or otherwise. Songs such as Committed, Cable TV, Darker Voice, Standup Blues II, and Peace In Our Hearts provide a roadmap for the journey Committed will take you on. There are no weak points here, just the usual highs and lows that are the trademark of a running conversation with an old friend. Doug Sedgwick’s Committed is a must-have CD. Rating: 4.5 Stars (Out of 5)" - Wildy Haskell (On-line music critic http://wildysworld.blogspot.com) ... What are OTHER folks saying About Doug Sedgwick and Committed: “Excellent stuff” – DJ Durzle Darkstone (Second Life) "Committed is an inspired album...with many moments of musical genius evident." – Jean Bayou (President, Songwriter’s Association of Washington) “…It is a joyful and inspiring thing. Doug, I think you have a winner here...” – Daniel “DiEL” Lee (Multiple award-winning songwriter) “...it's all totally original and in that combination of styles and influences definitely unique. Great stuff” – Andre Seifert (accomplished songwriter, Germany) “You got a great voice, nice and smoky and all fulla character.” – Bob Sima (Multiple award-winning songwriter)