Although the world has changed, human nature not so much. We still have our ups and downs, we still have a wide and complex range of feelings that build up in us in the particular moment each end every day of our existance. Obviously, we take the positive one much better than the ones that bring us down and make one just crawl under a blanet, put it over the head, crouch and stay there until the ghosts of darkness get bored and leave the premises of one's mind.
Getting through the day in this reality is a tricky little game that everyone plays, even if they don't quite realise it. What we need, at least what I believe we do need to withstand this constant survival camp, is a remedy. Everyday needs a remedy that would keep us going and fighting to make it to the daily checkpoint of our live's marathon. And here like a superhero in the shiny cape and fluorescent tights, comes music.
After this, rather unusually long introduction let me get to the essence of this post. There seems to be fewer artists who convey some deeper and more meaningful message; who share their soul and touch others'. It's a great shame because this artism is becoming like unicorns - an astonishing concept willing to be believed but unfortunately not easy to be proven. However, it doesn't mean that there's no hope. Miracles might happen. And here's one of them.
Matt Corby. I came across his music by accident, while looking for something new, unknown to me at that time, something that would save my day, a remedy. First three notes and it was obvious that I found myself not just a one night stand but a new addiction that can't be fought or cured. It would be unforgivable not to mention the outstanding and breathtaking vocal talent at the very beginning. The depth, power and at the same time smoothness of his voice creates an alternate world and takes the listener to its most mysterious corners.
However, its not just about the tone of his voice and how wisely he plays with it, pushes it to its limits, moves the boundries and makes them absolutely invisible. It's the unique ability to share emotions within each and every tone of each and every song. It's the pure, genuine and raw sound that reaches and possesses every particle of listener's body, turning it face to face with blissfullness in it's most desirable form.
At the same time, the poetic and profound lyrics, blossoming with metaphorical meaning find their way straight across the heart and mind of the listener. They're like a sharp arrow that pierces through the chest making you both a bit numb and more aware of the world around. They open eyes to the new vision, new perspective, making one feel like a blind person healed and given back their sight.
Matt Corby's music is an absolute phenomenon to me. It's stripped down and genuine, fullfilling and tearing apart. The level of this artism is utterly breathtaking. It also prooves that the simpliest and the most honest solutions provide a huge variation of vividly colorful effects. I can only imagine what an extraordinary experiance would it be to see him perform live...
His music is my remedy - yesterday, today and tomorrow. Always.