Matt The Music Man

This is my new stage name for children's music! I will gradually be changing my site over the next few months to accommodate my new musical venture.

Here is a taste of what I've been working on. The video has clips of 6 different songs. It was great to get out and play for these children.

From Rock Star to Children's Music Performer

When I was a teenager, all I wanted to do was be a rock star. Eventually I learned to play the electric guitar and learned to write songs. When I hit my 20's I formed a few bands and had a blast. Eventually, reality hit and the and lifestyle that I wanted did not match up with that of a rock star's. When I hit my 30's I turned to the acoustic guitar and went solo. I made a solo acoustic-rock album. A few years later, some the stuff I began writing more and more of wasn't actually "rock" at all. It was more like "folk" I suppose. I guess you could say I matured. ...I'm using that term loosely here!

Now, this evolution has continued and has taken me into new territory. When I was younger, never in a million years I thought I would do this with my music, however, the big news is, I am recording a Children's Album.

It all started when I wrote a song for my new baby boy. I played it for some other children who thought it was hilarious, which made me want to write more songs and play for more children, so I did. ...A few months and 20 songs later I am gung-ho to make a record and do shows for kids. Like they say, kids DO change you.

So, scratch that idea for my new "adult" album for now. Some day I will make the rock album of my teenhood dreams but I'm doing this one first, for the kids, and it's going to be a lot of fun. Actually I don't think I've ever had so much fun songwriting.

I will begin recording soon. Stay tuned!

Cheers,

Matt

Album #2 in the planning stages.

I've decided to record again! I have a bunch of new songs written and I'm in the process of refining them. I had so much fun recording my first album, "Bare Bones", however, this next one going to be something very different. My goal is to harness the talent of some incredible musicians in the beautiful Annapolis Valley where I live. The goal is to create something with a variety of instruments and song styles. In other words, quite the opposite of "Bare Bones!"

Some new Songs I've written are: "The Earth Still Spins", which is a mellow little one about keeping your chin up in the worst of times. There is also "Things I Want To Take Back," which is a tune about my youth, and a rocker; "What Would I Do Without Rock 'n' Roll". - This one is pretty fun with a cool lyrical hook. There are also a few old songs that I've had for a long time that I may include - "Mind Over Matter" and "Seconds a Minute long" - two more rockers.

Another decision I have to make is if I will re-record a few of the best songs from my first album. I might. I like how they are recorded but It would also be great to give them some more life by recording them with a band. Everything is in the planning stages and It will be a while before I actually start recording, but I'm excited about the possibilities and the creative juices are flowing.

...In Other news. THIS is what I've been doing lately; Entertaining my new little boy. He's awesome. I wrote some kid's songs too!