GREGORY DOUGLASS: Teeter

Gregory Douglass

Teeter

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Evocative Pop

tracks

1 Hard
2 Time
3 Valley
4 Welcome Back
5 Let Me In
6 Wild World
7 Feel You Breathe
8 Innocent
9 I Wonder
10 Better Life

notes

" . . . Gregory Douglass possesses the voice of an angel -
an angel in league with a devil, who conspires to seduce you with beauty."
-Pamela Polston, "Seven Days"

Gregory Douglass' is an undeniable, pure talent. At the mere age of 24, the established musical virtuoso already has 4 critically acclaimed, independent CDs under his belt, displaying the songwriting skills of an "old soul" and "the voice of an angel" (Seven Days). Since Gregory's 2001 release, Teeter, his career has skyrocketed with increasing interest from the music industry, while his independent efforts and passionate performances have produced legions of unique fans, a dedicated team, and the foundations for long term success. With his fifth and newest album, Stark, Douglass pays homage to his roots.

Douglass' evocative amalgamation of contemporary folk, pop, and rock have been compared to Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Patty Griffin & Peter Gabriel, while he has been equally impacted by his love for underground female singer/songwriters. His intense, high-energy performances as both a solo acoustic artist or with his full band are consistently solid. Most recently, his accolades include being a Finalist for the 2005 International Songwriting Competition and the 2004 Independent Music Awards. He was also the winner of the 2003 GrammyFest in New York City, as well as the inaugural performer on the American Red Cross 2003 "Save A Life Tour." Douglass actively appears at listening rooms, clubs, festivals, and on campuses throughout the U.S., has toured with They Might Be Giants, and been co-billed with Tracy Chapman, Jason Mraz, and Norah Jones, among many others.

Douglass was born and raised in rural Vermont, winning local talent shows in his early teens. He taught himself to play the piano & guitar and began writing his own songs during junior high. He wrote and recorded the material for his first two albums If I Were A Man (1998) and Gregory Douglass (2000) while attending Brewster Academy, a college-prep boarding high school in New Hampshire. On graduation day, the schools' Headmaster presented him with a music award publicly announcing that Gregory was the first student he would ever encourage NOT to go to college, advice that convinced him to immediately pursue music full-time. In 2001, Gregory firmly established himself as a serious musical talent with the release of his third album, Teeter, building a diverse fan base in intimate listening room. A darker, more experimental album followed in 2004 with Pseudo-Rotary.

In August 2005, Douglass releases Stark. Inspired greatly by the parting of ways with loved ones, Gregory used significant life events that unfolded around him to create his most personal collection of songs to date. This is no more apparent than in the symphonic waltz, "Where Did The Music Go?" In this song, Douglass bravely confesses, "it always comes down to yourself in the end / always." Other songs like "Crazy Love" reach out for a greater universal hope pleading "come on crazy love / they say that you come in disguise from above / now I feel you coming in close / if you think I'm crazy then come on." Stark features guest performances from 2005 Grammy Award Winning Guitarist, Will Ackerman (Founder of Windham Hill Records) and Cellist, Martha Colby of The October Project. "It was an honorable experience collaborating with such incredible musicians and friends on this record," says Douglass. Stark is intimate, raw, and charters both familiar and new terrain for the prolific artist. Without much more than his piano, guitar and voice, Douglass' Stark boasts lingering melodies & lyrics and travels through poignant, haunting soundscapes.

"As a full-time independent artist, it is important to come up with new ways to remind people your still there," Douglass proclaims. With five years of personal experience, Douglass has mastered the art of grassroots promotion with the help of his fan base. Both Pseudo-Rotary and Stark were financed almost entirely by the support of his fans pre-ordering records and contributing donations directly through his website. House Concerts hosted by fans make up a large portion of his national touring; "nothing has more of a profound affect on people than performing in their very own living room," says Douglass. He is touring extensively in support of the new record, and quickly gaining national attention.

reviews

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  • teeter
    author: John Weldt

    gregory douglass is the best original artist i've heard in a long long time. teeter and the new album, stark, show him off to best advantage. great songs, beautiful voice and nice arrangements- he's due to be big soon.

  • author: Larry

    This CD, like everything else Gregory is amazing. There is not an ho-hum track on the disc. Buy it and do yourself a favor and get to his shows or host one of his house concerts. They're hard to come by so act early.

  • Rediscover the beauty in the world..
    author: Markus

    I stumbled across this album by accident, going through a friends cd rack... I loved it so much I brought it back home with me to Australia. "Hard" has become almost an anthem for me.. Gregory's voice just melts me, and I encourage anyone to find a more exciting new artist... Do yourself a favour and buy it! I bet you fall in love with him as much as I have..

  • In my top 20 CDs & I own over 3,000
    author: Brian Chaput

    I usually don't write reviews but this album deserves my time. A friend played me "Valley" and I was blown away. I bought the CD ( and have it signed) and was taken by each song. This is a staple in my car and I bought another one for the house. Everyone I have played it for cannot believe what they hear and are surprised to hear he is a local boy. If you like this you will also be taken by "Stark". Gregory is a major talent and deserves to hit the big time.

  • Gregory Douglass melts my heart!!
    author: Paula

    This cd has some of my absolute favorite songs by Gregory Douglass: "Hard," "Wild World," "Feel You Breathe." Actually, I really enjoyed every single track; that's rare on a cd. There's a variety of styles so you never get bored! Shipping was quick and on time, cd not damaged, and I was treated like a friend or family member, not just a customer. What a wonderful shopping experience.

  • I could meet music of Gregory and was really good.
    author: Masami

    "Pseudo-Rotary"is similar, and this album is a marvelous, too!!!This album has very high completeness for sound what collaborated with Jeremy Mendicino, A singing voice and music full of passion of Gregory are very good, and it is fused.Thank you for Gregory!!! Submitted from JAPAN

  • Strong voice, strong music
    author: Dave Williams

    There's no doubt it is his best work so far and a very strong album. That being said, one could argue he doesn't use his amazing voice to its full potential. At times his experiments with tone and melodies can be distracting and seems unnecessary. I also feel a lack of passion in his voice - perhaps because he sings so effortlessly. From a songwriting standpoint his lyrics can come across as vague or lazy. But this album is still incredible despite these challenges - and who doesn't have room for improvement? Strong arranging, impressive performances, catchy melodies, and a unique mix of radio-friendly pop-synth sound and traditional folk acoustic instrumentation motivated me to give it a 4. I'm being tough in this review because the album is so strong. Good work Mr. Douglass.

  • Your heart will explode
    author: Lisa

    A friend played this CD for me about 3 years ago, and "Hard" kept returning to haunt me, getting stuck in my head when I'd least expect it. Desperation, hope, desire, fun... gorgeous vocals, strong instrumentals, high production quality... this album has it all. It didn't leave my CD player for over a week. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is I know Gregory is just going to keep getting better and better!

  • Amazing
    author: Rima

    This cd is amazing. I listen to it constantly and it never gets old. The songs are beautiful and thought-provoking and make my day just seem better when i hear them. If you don't have this cd already, you should get it, now.

  • If you don't own this, you should kill yourself
    author: Jeff Creen

    Simply put, this is the best cd I own. In the short amount of time that I've had it, I've listened to it over and over again and it only gets better. The greatness of it will leave you speechless.

  • grood. good and great.
    author: Megan

    I love this cd. I can't stop listening to it. Please do yourself the favor and pick it up as soon as you can. I feel bad for you if you haven't heard this yet. It's brillant!

  • Impressive!
    author: Chad Macomber

    A friend of mine told me to check out his music because he heard a lot of similarities between him and I. I was blown away by gregory's music. Much more than what i expected from an indie artist.

  • Truly fantastic.
    author: Cristina

    This CD is one of the best I've bought in quite a while. Both the melodies and lyrics are thoughtful and original, passionate and intelligent, powerful and beautiful. It's one of those CDs that everyone should hear.

  • Awesome artist and record!
    author: Gloria

    Gregory is an awesome singer and songwriter. His music is full of emotion. It's obvious that he has the talent of getting inside the hearts and heads of the people he writes about. If he doesn't make it big in the near future, there's something wrong with the industry.

  • Great!
    author: Tiger

    This is a great cd! I first heard bits and peices of this cd because of a suggestion from a friend... and I couldn't stop listening to it! I finally baught the cd and am very glad I did! Its a wonderful cd, I enjoy every second of it!

  • Wow!
    author: Mike

    Holy mackerel! This CD is amazing. This guy should be famous. I can't stop listening to this CD, not a bad song on the whole thing. These melodies are NOT simple. A high high level of songwriting craft. Beautiful vocals. Great productions. "Lilith Fair boy" is a perceptive comparison. Sarah's "Surfacing" stayed in my disc changer for a year, "Teeter" will too.

  • Most Amazing!
    author: Jeremy Ritz

    It's rare that I really enjoy an entire album of music. Douglass hits this album out of the park. I put it on repeat & random and listen to it all day - it never grows tired. He does a great job of keeping a continuous line though all the songs, yet keeps them fresh.

  • single best album I've heard from an independent artist in a least two years
    author: CTMusicCritic

    I almost never give an album a five star rating but this album is the single best album I've heard from an independent artist in a least two years. "Hard" will never leave my head, the spacey acoustic guitar track to the rolling piano melody and the sparse drums it's just...perfect. It's amazing, the lyrics are perfect, musically it's awe inspiring, from beginning to end it'll keep your head bobbing and your heart screaming out for more. Vocally you can't stop this guy, and the production on this album is top caliber. I want Jeremy Mendicino to produce my album, and I don't even have one! Buy this album so someday you can say you knew them back when. It's even worthy of a spot on my top ten desert island albums (that is the biggest praise I can give). Look out for these guys they're gonna rock the music scene in a very big way.

  • Gregory Douglass rocks my world.
    author: Megan O'Melia

    The first time I heard Gregory I was blown away. I could not believe the energy that flowed though him and into his music. It's all straight from the heart.

  • It's intense and powerful and keeps you wanting more
    author: Jennifer Jones

    Not only is Greg Douglass amazing live but this CD is breathtaking. His vocals are a true testament to what raw talent can do!!!!! It's worth more than just five stars!!!

  • Incredible breakout album for this very talented Vermont based artist
    author: Jay

    This is an amazing album that anyone with fifteen spare dollars should own. Every track is unique, showcasing different aspects of this artists many talents. Show Gregory your support and prepare to enjoy this great collection.

  • Great blend of innocence and experience.
    author: Melissa

    The melodies are simple, but cut straight to the heart, and stay in your head. The lyrics slide easily off the tounge, especially when singing along with the fantastic harmonies! Some of the songs sound "studiofied" if that's a word, but the originality is still dominant. He's not trying to prove his innocence, or experience...but they both come through lyrically, and musically.

  • How long I have waited to find a male singer I could really enjoy.
    author: Brandon Shea

    This guy has it all. Amazing voice, beautiful lyrics and wonderful compositions. I pop this cd in and sit back and just enjoy the pleasure of listening to great music by great talent.

  • Amazing voice and lyrics from a Vermonter-- what more could ya want =)
    author: Molly

    Gregory and Jeremy make SUCH a great team-- this music is BEAUTIFUL and as a fellow Vermonter I strongly suggest you buy it.

  • amazing voice, nice music, buy it!
    author: Mani Khaira

    holy crap this guy is amazing, i was like is there not any good music hear? but i wasnt looking hard enough, gregory is amazing, buy it now!!!

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