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It’s been almost ten years since I’ve been in a “recording studio” to document my music. After spending a year or more to construct a new studio in Acuff, Texas with my friend and sound engineer Alan Crossland, the time finally [...]]]>

It’s been almost ten years since I’ve been in a “recording studio” to document my music. After spending a year or more to construct a new studio in Acuff, Texas with my friend and sound engineer Alan Crossland, the time finally came to go back in and try again with some new tunes, a fresh environment, a new Yamaha Concert Grand piano, and all the tools I needed plus one awesome musician…Brian McRae. So, with many of life’s lessons under my hat, years of listenin’ and learnin’, lots of humility and gratitude and a severe love for this music…I plunged back into the studio to document these songs. I’m very proud of how the record came out and feel it’s my strongest work to date. I hope ya’ll love hearin’ it as much as I loved makin’ it!!! Till next time… Doug Smith

1. Rain

2. Smitty’s Waltz

3. Buffalo

4. Cruisin’ the “G”

5. Tribute to the Professor

6. Still I Wait

7. Kermit’s Blues

8. Never Really Know

9. Loco Caliente

10. Acuff Shuffle

11. Flatland Train

Doug Smith’s 10th published piano project called “Confirmation” is AWESOME, and makes him the 1st artist to record and release a published musical work in the magnificent Spencer Theater in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The incredible piano is a 9′ Steinway Grand and [...]]]>

Doug Smith’s 10th published piano project called “Confirmation” is AWESOME, and makes him the 1st artist to record and release a published musical work in the magnificent Spencer Theater in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The incredible piano is a 9′ Steinway Grand and is signed by the last living Steinway! In Smith’s own words, “This Piano and this theater are extraordinary! I feel very fortunate to document my music here during such an important time in my life and I am extremely thankful to A.N. and Jackie Spencer for their vision and continued support for me and many other artists, allowing us to succeed, achieve and ultimately share our dreams, visions, knowledge, spirits and celestial magic, through our art. I feel this theater is destined to become the Carnegie Hall of the Southwest, then a step beyond!” “All the ingredients are definitely present. This recording not only confirms my faith and music, but many other issues as well. I feel richly blessed with family and friends… and always music!” Which is exactly what “Confirmation” is all about… pure, simple, creative , emotional, original and powerful music, as only one man can deliver… for all people, who Love music!

1. Confirmation

2. Passion

3. Swinney Blues

4. Olayinka’s Dream

5. Tamara’s Song

6. Can You Hear What I Feel

7. My Heart Belongs To You

8. Angelic Ascension

9. Love Endures

10. Arrival

11. Strippin’ Cotton

12. The Leavin’ Song

Just in time for the new millennium comes Doug Smith’s 9th compact disc “LIVE”, which may be the most incredible musical project under his belt! “I chose the 13 strongest works I have made, rehearsed them until I was literally sick of them, [...]]]>

Just in time for the new millennium comes Doug Smith’s 9th compact disc “LIVE”, which may be the most incredible musical project under his belt! “I chose the 13 strongest works I have made, rehearsed them until I was literally sick of them, really prepared myself to play. There were over 700 people in the theatre that night, I had the finest 9′concert Steinway grand piano in front of me, Alan Crossland, my favorite sound engineer, who is brilliant with digital recordings and running the sound gear. When I stepped onto that stage that night, I knew something great was going to happen. I had prayed for a miracle and after being on stage for 2 1/2 hours, 13 songs later, Doug Smith “LIVE” was born. After several failed efforts in the past to record something live, I finally had it. Thirteen of my strongest melodies performed “LIVE”, recorded onto a digital format. Words cannot describe what that felt like, but I can tell you that I am eternally indebted to God for smiling so generously on me, all my life, but especially on that one particular night in the Allen Theatre at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, when I had a Steinway in front of me and beautiful people in the house, to witness. I am very humbly thankful! “LIVE” is the most exciting recording of my Life!”

1. Song for Suns

2. Stone Road

3. Rat House Blues

4. Linda

5. The Hartz Horizon

6. West Texas

7. Tumbleweed Rag

8. Strings

9. The Final Destination

10. Dreams Come True

11. Faith

12. Less Pomp, More Circumstance

13. Passion

In the fall of 1998 came 13 more authentic, beautifully melodic and powerful soul-sending originals! Doug Smith’s 8th compact disc is described as “Powerful”. From the heart-felt “Stone Road” and the title track “HOPE”, to the furiously fast “Tumbleweed Rag” and rock driven [...]]]>

In the fall of 1998 came 13 more authentic, beautifully melodic and powerful soul-sending originals! Doug Smith’s 8th compact disc is described as “Powerful”. From the heart-felt “Stone Road” and the title track “HOPE”, to the furiously fast “Tumbleweed Rag” and rock driven “Rat House Blues”, Smith’s energy is unmatched and his creativity soars on every track. The final song is an epic within itself. As described by Smith, “West Texas is the most memorable and most cherished of all the compositions I have created. That melody seems to empower me, because it involves heritage and emotions involved with this great place I call home!”

1. Song for Suns

2. The Hartz Horizon

3. See, Sea, Strut

4. Less Pomp, More Circumstance

5. Tumbleweed Rag

6. Stone Road

7. Miles to Go

8. Hope

9. Kinda Like Home

10. Rat House Blues

11. Dreams Come True

12. The Final Destination
(A tribute to Floyd Cramer)

13. West Texas

Doug Smith claims this to be the most listenable CD he has produced. You can listen to it again & again & again and it’s always a breath of fresh air. Ranging from hot trio jazz to standard country ballads, Smith continues to [...]]]>

Doug Smith claims this to be the most listenable CD he has produced. You can listen to it again & again & again and it’s always a breath of fresh air. Ranging from hot trio jazz to standard country ballads, Smith continues to radiate piano power and energy. There is something for everyone who loves piano music on this one and Doug Smith is most definitely the “Piano Player”!

“Love and heartfelt thanks to mom & dad, to my beautiful wife Deborah and my inspirational sons Dylan and Todd. A soulful thank you to all the artists who’s work and knowledge make my musical voice a reality. To all kindred spirits who listen and support… Love, Peace, Health and Happiness. Last but not least… All Glory be to God, in thanks for family, friends, music, hope, health… for everything!”

1. Again and Again and Again

2. Dominoe

3. Time on 27th

4. Different Dimensions

5. Ivory and Steel

6. Late in the Evening
(Can You Hear What I Feel)

7. Park Tower
(Trio with David Heath & Steve Meador)

8. Tamara’s Song

9. The Last Real Medley
Oh Suzannah, Don’t You Cry For Me; Down In The Valley; Home On The Range

The word that comes to mind is eclectic. Doug Smith takes the listener through all sorts of musical genres, Jazz, classical, country, Rock and Ragtime and completes the journey with a soulful duet with pedal steel extraordinaire, Lloyd Maines. This project also includes [...]]]>

The word that comes to mind is eclectic. Doug Smith takes the listener through all sorts of musical genres, Jazz, classical, country, Rock and Ragtime and completes the journey with a soulful duet with pedal steel extraordinaire, Lloyd Maines. This project also includes the haunting “Ghost Windows” which Smith states is “the most original composition in my repertoire”. All original compositions, all-powerful, totally heart-felt, uniquely Doug Smith, a very rare pianist.

1. The Human Element

2. Cotton Strippin’

3. I’ll Go Away

4. Farewell to Petersburg

5. Smitty’s Waltz

6. Moon Over Quitaque

7. Ghost Windows

8. The Leavin’ Song

9. One Perfect Circle

10. Just a Thought Rollin’

11. Iron Horses
(a duet with Lloyd Maines)
Dedicated to my friend David Brett Baremore

“Thank God For Music” is the title of one of the Smith originals on this spiritual recording, along with “Prayer Piano” and “There Will Be Peace On Earth”. Also online for spiritual transcendsion are Smith’s renditions of the classics “Amazing Grace”, “How Great [...]]]>

“Thank God For Music” is the title of one of the Smith originals on this spiritual recording, along with “Prayer Piano” and “There Will Be Peace On Earth”. Also online for spiritual transcendsion are Smith’s renditions of the classics “Amazing Grace”, “How Great Thou Art”, “What A Friend” and “Rock Of Ages” featuring Smith on the harmonica. “One cut, one time, one take, live…a digital recording of ten of the most important songs I know. I’ll be indebted eternally to God, for the music, love and happiness given to me and my family.”

1. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
(Traditional Spiritual)

2. There Will Be Peace on Earth
(Doug Smith)*

3. Prayer Piano
(Doug Smith)*

4. The Old Rugged Cross
(George Bernard, 1913)

5. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
(Thomas Hastings, 1830)

6. What a Friend We Have In Jesus
(Charles C. Converse, 1868)

7. Thank God for Music
(Doug Smith)*

8. Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
(Traditional American Melody)

9. How Great Thou Art
(Swedish Folk Melody)

10. God Be With You Till We Meet Again
(William G. Tomer, 1880)

A very special solo piano recording for a very special time of year. Most everyone enjoys Christmas music and this CD celebrates the reason for the season with Smith interpreting standards such as “Silent Night”, “White Christmas”, “What Child is this” and “Silver [...]]]>

A very special solo piano recording for a very special time of year. Most everyone enjoys Christmas music and this CD celebrates the reason for the season with Smith interpreting standards such as “Silent Night”, “White Christmas”, “What Child is this” and “Silver Bells” along with three very emotional original tracks called “Faith”, “Strings” and “Spirits to Heaven”. Throw a log on the fire and enjoy the warmth and strength of some treasured Christmas songs. Experience the unique ‘piano sound’ of Doug Smith!

1. Silent Night
(Gruber / Mohr) / Silver Bells (Livingston / Evans)

2. Strings
(Doug Smith)

3. White Christmas
(Berlin)

4. Jingle Bell Rock
(Beale / Boothe)

5. Faith
(Doug Smith)

6. What Child Is This
(P.D.)

7. Christmas Song
(Torme / Wells)

8. Spirits To Heaven
(Doug Smith)

An original instrumental “Gunslinger” has arrived on the High Plains of Texas! This incredible CD is urgent from the first powerful solo piano track titled “Passion” (one of Smith’s signature compositions) to the final track “No Jones’n Allowed” which features Smith with some [...]]]>

An original instrumental “Gunslinger” has arrived on the High Plains of Texas! This incredible CD is urgent from the first powerful solo piano track titled “Passion” (one of Smith’s signature compositions) to the final track “No Jones’n Allowed” which features Smith with some sizzlin’ West Texas musicians. This recording has it all…Jazz, classical, passionate solo piano, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues and Ragtime. The Self-titled CD was Smith’s first, totally original, digital recording. A must hear for anyone who loves powerful, passionate & inspired instrumental music! Doug Smith takes the grand piano and all who hear, to a very refreshing place!

1. Passion

2. Linda

3. Gunslinger

4. Patent Pending

5. Capital

6. Look at the Moon

7. Air Waves

8. Zot

9. Knockout

10. No Jones’n Allowed