GREGORY DOUGLASS: Pseudo-Rotary

Gregory Douglass

Pseudo-Rotary

© 2004 Emote Man Music/BMI (629048061424)

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Evocative Pop

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" . . . 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.

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  • THANK YOU
    author: Erik

    Gregory - You are an awesome musician. I have Pseudo Rotary/Stark/Up&Away. They are the first 3 CDs in my Cd changer and I listen to nothing but these. I love all the songs and even bring the CDs to my office and listen to them during the day. Please continue to make great music and I will look forward to any upcoming releases. Next month I will probably buy the rest of your CDs to make it a full collection. Thanks again.

  • Gregory Douglass Pseudo-Rotary
    author: Arie Huijzer

    I first saw his video, wanted to run and ever since then I wanted to get his CD. It's great!! Thanks Gregory for sharing your music. I look forward picking up more of your CD.

  • My 3rd Gregory album and I'm still loving it.
    author: Barry

    I saw the video for I Wanted to Run and couldn't wait to get the CD. The songs Quiet in the Shade and Gone gave me chills when I first heard them. I can't seem to put this CD down for long and I'm so glad I can get another taste of Gregory's voice, lyrics and music.

  • author: Rick Flamand

    This was my first Gregory CD, I love I wanted to Run !! I saw him for the first time on Logo TV. Love the whole CD. Can't wait to get the next one.

  • Amazing
    author: Kevin R.

    This is the first Gregory Douglass CD I've purchased, after reading about him in Instinct magazine. A couple of the tracks toward the end sound a little over-produced, but overall it's great. "Wait For Me" is just awesome.

  • Love it
    author: Kalee

    This CD is the first I have gotten from Gregory Douglass and a good one indeed. My favorite song is "Wall to Wall" (track 2) - SO GOOD.

  • It will be a young man creating what awesome music! ! !
    author: Masami

    It is the mixed impressive music that guitar work and a keyboard sound are moderate. The excellent album which is this state cannot readily met album.I decide to buy all his albums.Thanks Gregory Submitted from JAPAN

  • I love the music i listen to it all the time.
    author: Elizabeth Carlisle

    I think that the music is great it lets you expand your mind in different ways that you never thought you could. The music is very clear you can understand what people are trying to get out to you.

  • Outstanding!
    author: Chris

    This CD is incredible. It's a little darker than his previous ones. I didn't think any album could top Teeter but after a couple listens, this one comes close. This is definitely a must-buy!

  • WOW!
    author: Megan

    This cd is excellent! Great work from an amazing artist! Couldn't expect anything less from Mr. Douglass! I am so happy I finally decided to buy this cd. If you are still debating on whether or not to purchase this, PLEASE JUST SAY YES!

  • gregory is a wonderful man with an amazing voice and style. i always look forwa
    author: Vicky in VT
  • Incredible
    author: Rachel

    Gregory Douglass has done it again! All I can say is this man is not only incredibly talented, but his passion is un-measurable. Thumbs up, to say the least.

  • A new thing
    author: Ben

    This CD suprised me. It's a big change of pace for Gregory Douglass. A touch darker and much more experimental. Douglass plays with different sounds and comes across as very daring, yet the vocals still scream Gregory Douglass. A few songs have a more classic Gregory Douglass feel ("I wanted to run" for example) but I like all of the tracks. While I would reccomend anyone new to Gregory's music to buy Teeter first, this album is great. It did take a few listens to get used to, but the album shows the maturity and confidence that allow a musical artist to really explore his or her potential. It worked out very well. Gregory came do a show at Bates College and we were blown away. Some of the songs off of this albums were the primary ones that stuck with me after the show. This is an incredible CD.

  • A "must hear" album. Outstanding!
    author: Ann

    The songs speak to anyone--any age. Lyrical melodies with driving rhythms. Each song different from the previous one. Douglass' still emotes like an old soul. How does a 23-year-old write like this? Great production of each song.

  • What we have been waiting for from Gregory Douglass
    author: Matthew S. Gosselin, Senior Account Exec.

    Pseudo-Rotary is a CD of full musical maturity. Douglass gives us a glimpse into a world of constant repetitions yet avoids any "the world is against me" theme. The melodies are catchy, fun and unpredictable. The lyrics result in direct comparisons into our own lives and will remain as mood music for any time of reflection and thought. This is the CD that will catapult Gregory Douglass onto the main stage of national leading artists.

  • Some of the best music around!
    author: Michele Mercure

    This is some of the best music I've heard in a long time. Gregory Douglass has an incredible voice and it is matched by great lyrics and inspiring arrangements. There's so much heart in this music. It's very intense and personal like Tory Amos or Jeff Buckley. There's a lot of creative use of percussion like in "Rotunda" and parts of "Stranger" remind me of Kate Bush. If you like any of these artists you will love this album.

  • lyrically amazing!
    author: Bryan Williamson

    The CD lived up to my expectations. The lyrics are amazing! After hearing "I wanted to run" a couple times, I found myself humming the song all day. I still get goosebumps. If you want soothing meaningful music, "Pseudo-Rotary" wont let you down.

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