2007 Hollywood F.A.M.E. Awards Highlight Reel
After 2 years of planning, writing and recording, singer/songwriter
Doug Scofieldand producerRyan Westare pleased to announce the addition of drummerLiberty DeVittoto their album Mortal's Point Of View.
To knowLiberty DeVittoall you need to do is pick up one of the 150,000,000 copies of Billy Joel's records sold over the last 30 years to hear why he's called "the songwriter's drummer." In virtually every "Top Ten Drummers of all Time" list ever published. An icon in the music industry and a Goliath in the drumming world, Liberty has played with everyone from Paul McCartney to Mick Jagger, Carly Simon and Roger Daltry.You may also recognizeRyan Westfrom any of his various multi-platinum efforts or his 2004 Grammy nominations for Album of the Year. New York City-based record producer, engineer, songwriter and musician originally from Youngstown, Ohio. Since 1997 he's recorded and worked with Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Beyonce, Usher, and many more. Ryan has earned 1 Diamond, 8 multi-platinum and 5 gold RIAA awards. Recent work includes mixing for Just Blaze, Game and Jay Z, production and songwriting.Doug ScofieldWinner of the Male Singer/Songwriter of the Year and AAA Male Vocalist of the Year at The 2006 Los Angeles Music Awards, whose music Variety Magazine called "...enormously appealing..." is also known for his work in Independent Film and as a member of the highly acclaimed rock band The Lights . A versatile performer and composer, his appearances run the spectrum from CBGB's to Carnegie Hall. Host of the BlogTalkRadio Show The Sound Of Independents--OverHeard On MySpace. The NYC born tunesmith and multi-instrumentalist has also earned credits as an actor, musical director and standup comic.
Mortal's Point Of View
Words and Music ByDoug ScofieldAvailable Now!On Rock & Reality Records
Produced by Ryan West
Doug Scofield - Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar Sean Ewing - Guitar Liberty DeVitto - Drums Ryan West - Bass, Keyboard, Guitar
Contributing MusiciansMike DoCampo - GuitarDave Rieck - GuitarJimmy Johnston - Pedal Steel
LIVE BAND Doug Scofield - Vocals, Piano, Guitar Dennis Winge - Electric Guitar, Vocals Gordon G. G. Gebert - Keyboards Clint Amereno - Bass Liberty DeVitto - Drums Louisa Bradshaw - Vocals Amanda Droste - Vocals
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REVIEWSThe Music
The Fame Game
(13/08/2007) This guy is brilliant. Amazing writing of a genre someplace between Billy Joel and Ben Folds. It's just a remarkable puzzle to know that an artist like Doug isn't as much of a household name as those two! The playing and production are completely top notch. Perfect. The vocal performance flawless. The production totally professional to my ears. I have to admit, I've heard Doug's music before, and I am already a fan. Does this particular song crossover into the mainstream of music sales in 2007? Actually, I d on't know. OK - several other decades smile through during this one, but it feels pretty timeless to me. Both of my thumbs are aloft. KEN MORRISON
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Meer Music
04/08/2007) Listen well to this Indie Masterpiece. This is how to put a song together. Well balanced, dynamic, fine production and musicianship. A hit song if I've ever heard one. I find it amazing that Doug Scofield isn't signed up to a major. Just goes to show how stupid thry are. ARTHUR MAY
Definitely One To Watch...
A&R Executive
(13/08/2007) Nice sound... really nice. .. Really well performed and produced .. This artist is definitely one to watch folks! MAYE
Really Great...
THE SIREN
(15/08/2007) This is really great material…THE SIREN
(21/08/2007) Great sound that out Joels Joels,...Great production, great vocal, good musicians...undoubtably high calibre compositions. SFX
Crunch
8/23/2007: Am listening to your feature on the radio now & this is the first song that caught my attention! Love it! Well done Doug! Am going back to listen to your whole song at the end of the show! ... Bahhhhhhhhhhh!
Radio
Global Virtual Radio Show
Memories of Hall and Oates and even Stevie Wonder. Horns, twang-twang guitar, solid beat, cool groove. Im sure this young writer/musician has a long and glorious road ahead. Tune in and get to know him before he becomes a monster.
Film
VARIETY
-Doug Scofield's lilting yet noble score is enormously appealing.