THERE IT IS - 2003


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CD & DVD
 1. The Final Destination....Doug Smith

 2. Last Date....Floyd Cramer

 3. Confirmation....Doug Smith

 4. West Texas....Doug Smith

 5. Tumbleweed Rag....Doug Smith

 6. Linda....Doug Smith

 7. Faith....Doug Smith

 8. Swinney Blues....Doug Smith

 9. The Leavin' Song....Doug Smith

10. Song for Suns....Doug Smith

11. Waitin' for Tom....Doug Smith

CD Bonus Tracks
12. Moon Over Quitaque...Doug Smith

13. Passion....Doug Smith

14. Amazing Grace

(a letter from John Borkowski, Disk Makers, Philadelphia, PA)

Doug Smith could have called his latest release "There it is & Wow!" or "Speechless" because tha'Ős exactly the effect on the listener as they participate in this musical journey, looking into the soul of a man who's musical intellect and spirituality are surpassed by very few in the world. Within seconds it is evident that his love of music and art is second only to his love of family and the experience of life. Doug Smith's playing cannot be exaggerated, because it possesses a perfectionist quality that makes it overwhelming while comforting, and new while distantly familiar.

It's hard to imagine where Doug Smith's body stops and the piano starts. His physical technique and phrasing are as effortless as breath, making him one with the instrument and his music. His lullaby like soothing and warming melodies showcase his conversational approach to the piano, and when he chooses to command the instrument, his thunderous renderings display the depth, richness and beauty that only a premium concert Steinway Grand can produce.

Listening to Doug Smith play is like watching a world-renowned painter create his masterpiece, effortlessly. He creates from an infinite pallet of colors and draws from his vast knowledge of music, so much so that his works are unclassifiable. Placing the restriction of a genre on his songs would be an injustice. Doug Smith transitions from classical, jazz, rock, blues, pentatonic, new age, gospel, honky-tonk, and traditional styles as seamlessly as walking through an open door. Each of his songs are self-contained epics that tell a complete story containing all the elements of life experience. This project goes far beyond music; it treats the listener to an experience bigger than Texas and as big as life.

Anyone who thinks that they have heard a piano, anyone who lives life for the experience, and anyone who likes to watch a true musical master create his art, owes it to himself or herself to add this CD/DVD release to their collection. Get ready for something truly new, refreshing, familiar, and amazing. Enjoy the ride!

Keep up the great work Doug! It really makes a difference!

John Borkowski, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

© 2003 Doug Smith Music (P) Doug Smith Publishing, 2000 BMI, All Rights Reserved. Unathorized reproduction of this recording is prohibited by federal law.

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