Jason Tatlock

This is a very powerful and honest documentary, Ed and his wife, don’t hold back and are very honest. Ed shares his emotions with the world, not just through his songs, but we get to see his honest reaction to the risk of losing his wife to cancer and, especially, losing his best friend, Jamal Edwards. His latest album, Subtract, is one of the ways he has handled all of these issues, putting his thoughts onto paper and sharing it with the world. Seeing Ed breaking down on stage while trying to perform “Eyes Closed” for the first time is heartbreaking and extremely emotional. But one of the many things I enjoyed about this documentary, is how it doesn’t feel like a commercial for his new album. It’s not just him talking about the songs he’s written and performing them, even though we do get to hear plenty of Ed’s songs performed throughout the series. This is a proper documentary, showing the real emotions and problems that he has to face. How he buried himself in his work to numb the pain, and how becoming a father changed his outlook on work. I’ve been a fan of Ed’s music since his first breakout album over eleven years ago and have always thought he has come across as a humble artist, who loves music and performing, but also someone, who has avoided the usual celebrity life. I loved watching this documentary, I binged all four episodes (30 minutes each) in one sitting. It’s a powerful and heartfelt look at Ed’s life, who isn’t afraid to show himself.