First off, I’m not a huge American Idol fan and I don’t watch the show regularly. I do download and watch the episodes from iTunes and I have to say that I’m honestly impressed with the contestants singing abilites. (more…)
Category: Various Ramblings
Matt’s observations and insights into the music experience
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Will David Archuleta win American Idol?
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Support Your Kids Talents
One thing I’m really grateful for is how much my parents supported my musical ambitions. They paid for piano lessons when I was really young. Bought me my first good instrument, a Cornet. Then when I said I wanted to play guitar they got me one for Christmas. That alone changed my life forever. When I needed a bigger amp after I got in a band, my parents bought me one. It was such a good amp I still have it today, 24 years later. (more…)
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American Idol, Talent or Hype?
It’s amazing to see all the press coverage and the numbers of viewers that American Idol attracts. I’ve talked to a lot of musicians about the show and I always ask them their opinion. I usually get a mixed reaction with some believing that there’s some real talent on there and some believing that it’s all rigged and that the songs are recorded in advance. (more…)
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Listen to Matt’s Music for Free
I’ve had a lot of requests to hear some of my music from visitors to the site. You can hear some at my band webpage at Utah’s Best Live Rock Band – Moe Low.
I hope you enjoy it, let me know what you think.