With a mix of bombast and beauty [sounds ranging from "Action Theme" to "Strings of Hope"], Matthew is digging deep on his 3rd studio release "Film Music - Inspiration for the Jaded Generation." Listening to the progression of his albums and his work with artists like Marcus Johnson, Kevin Gutierrez, and many others, we can almost be certain that Matthew Shell's 4th studio album "Spiritual Relationship The Deeper Meaning" (coming late 2010) will be special. Specifically, the human voice will play a major roll in the essence of "SRTDM." Embracing musical styles from his diverse heritage, with a guest list of over 15 artists, 50+ songs already in production, and a focus on expressing life's struggles and joys associated with a prayerful and devoted faith in God, the next album (at the very least) can safely be categorized as: highly ambitious.
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To compare Matthew's three albums, visit:
www.cdbaby.com/all/mattshell
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Grammy Update
Matthew's 2008 work is currently being considered by Recording Academy voting members in the GRAMMY AWARD balloting process.
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--CHARITY--
Charity work is happening around the world.
Let's get involved:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=131247527&blogID=446771578
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Amazon.com and Apple iTunes Digital Distribution
Search: Matthew Shell
(Available Now)
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RECORDING ACADEMY SUBMISSION WRITE-UP (51st GRAMMY AWARDS):
Matthew Shell's music is a collection of soothing and rhythmic sounds that display his urban and spiritual energy. The opening track "Rhythmic Rebirth" from his third album titled "Film Music - Inspiration for the Jaded Generation," reflects the heart and passion of his unique collaboration of sounds.
Matthew's music has captured the interest of directors and producers all over the country. Film Director, Selton Shaw was so impressed when he heard "Rhythmic Rebirth," that he contacted Matthew. He used it and other tracks in his 2008 documentary film about the realities of DC public schools, titled "The 30th President."
This urban experience expanded Matthew's creativity into Jazz, Hip Hop and Gospel sound areas, just as his visit to Spain enhanced the flamenco influence in his compositions. Matthew also produces songs for DC Jazz artist Marcus Johnson.
Matthew's album reflects his raw talent and unique gift as a composer and a producer. For more info search iTunes: Matthew Shell.
--Written by: J. Johnson and Staff for Matthew Shell's Music (C) 2008
INSTRUMENTS USED ON THE NEW ALBUM
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keys, Piano, Darabuka, Banya, Tabla, Surdo, Udu, Djembe, Drums, Vibes, Xylophone, Marimba, Ambient Sounds, Percussion, Congas, Bongos, DJ Scratching, Sitar, Cabasa, Clave, Wood Block, Strings, Wind Chimes, French Horn, Sine Wave, Flute, Bell-tree, Mandolin, Didgeridoo, Samples from Reason, Samples from M-Audio Session, Pitch Altered Guitar Sounds, and Pitch Altered Drum Sounds.
(Search: "Matthew Shell" to find more of his music on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, and Google)
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--TRACK LISTING--
JOYS OF LIFE
1. Rhythmic Rebirth - 3:29
2. Action Theme - 2:53
3. Aubade - 3:03
4. Bossa Nova Interlude (featuring Gal Tesler) - 1:48
5. Dawn Whispers - 2:26
6. Don't Give Up - 3:16
7. Equanimity - 3:49
8. Incontrovertible - 4:58
9. Landscapes of Love (featuring French Connexion, Thomas Langlois, Julien Langlois, and Rick Jennings) - 4:04
10. Legacy (featuring Nate Richardson) - 5:40
11. Relaxing Song - 3:07
12. Rhythmic Journey To Heaven - 3:58
13. Strings of Hope - 2:29
THE WAR WITHIN
14. Missing Something - 3:32
15. Fast Beat - 1:34
16. Feel - 3:27
17. Over Too Soon - 4:07
18. Hope In The Key Of J - 3:09
19. Temple Grounds - 1:08
20. Saving My Love For You - 3:58
21. Nocturne - 3:37
22. Missing You - 3:23
23. Struggle - 4:46
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--Album--
Film Music: Inspiration For The Jaded Generation
--Album barcode--
634479706417
--Produced By--
Matthew Shell (BMI)
--Mastered By--
Cephas Jackson
--Song Writing--
Matthew Shell (BMI)
--Mixing and Engineering--
Matthew Shell (BMI)
--Album Art--
Matthew Shell
--Keys on track 4. Bossa Nova Interlude--
Gal Tesler
--Keys on track 10. Legacy--
Nate Richardson
--Flute on track 9. Landscapes of Love--
Rick Jennings
--Copyright--
Matthew Shell's Music (BMI)
--Genre--
Chilled Out Instrumental Rock
--Year--
2008
--Website--
http://www.myspace.com/SRTDM
--Instruments Used--
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keys, Piano, Darabuka, Banya, Tabla, Surdo, Udu, Djembe, Drums, Vibes, Xylophone, Marimba, Ambient Sounds, Percussion, Congas, Bongos, DJ Scratching, Sitar, Cabasa, Clave, Wood Block, Strings, Wind Chimes, French Horn, Sine Wave, Flute, Bell-tree, Mandolin, Didgeridoo, Samples from Reason, Samples from M-Audio Session, Pitch Altered Guitar Sounds, and Pitch Altered Drum Sounds.
--Production Training for Matthew, Cephas and Gal--
Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences, Rockville, Maryland, USA
--Software Used--
Pro Tools 7.4
--Special CDBaby Promotion For This CD--
http://www.cdbaby.com/all/mattshell
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--HIS SOUND--
Matthew artfully infuses a blending of sounds and instruments that are pleasing to the ear and soothing to the soul. After a hard day at work, let the meditative bliss of his artful resonance revitalize what you've lost. Matthew lends his multi-instrumental talents to his dedication to learning the music industry, inside out.
--BACKGROUND--
Matthew has an extensive background in both music and business. He composes unique instrumental pieces with a blend of guitar, synth, bass and ambient rhythms and produces them to the final product.
--DIRECTION AND DEDICATION--
His self-promoted fan base has eagerly awaited the 2008 release of his third album, "Film Music - Inspiration for the Jaded Generation." Matthew is an artist who writes for himself. Like most visionaries, Matthew understands that if you explore your passion, you will find other like-minded individuals along the way. With his blending of Flamenco, jazz, classical and alternative world fusion he achieves a unique style that is all his own. So slide back in your easy-chair and let Matthew Shell take you on an audio journey.
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--Extended BIO--
http://www.IACMusic.com/MatthewShell
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--SONG DETAILS and INSTRUMENTS USED--
#1 - Rhythmic Rebirth
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45832
Instruments:
Darabuka, Banya, Tabla, Surdo, Udu, Djembe, Drums, Bass, Keys, Vibes, Ambient Sounds
#2 - Action Theme
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45833
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Congas, Bongos, Bass, Electric Guitar, DJ Scratching Samples from M-Audio Session
#3 - Aubade
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45834
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Cabasa, Clave, Acoustic Guitar, Keys
#4 - Bossa Nova Interlude (Featuring Gal Tesler on Keys)
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45835
Instruments:
Drums, Keys
#5 - Dawn Whispers
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45836
Instruments:
Darabuka, Bass, Keys, Piano, Sitar, Ambient Sounds
#6 - Don't Give Up
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45837
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Cabasa, Bass, Piano, Keys, Vibes, Xylophone, Marimba, Strings, French Horn, Sine Wave, Ambient Sounds
#7 - Equanimity
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45838
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Clave, Triangle, Bass, Keys, Ambient Sounds
#8 - Incontrovertible
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45839
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Cabasa, Clave, Wind Chimes, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Strings, Vibes
#9 - Landscapes of Love (Featuring Thomas Alexandre Langlois on Keys, Rick Jennings on Flute, Additional Engineering by French Connexion of dIFa.Prodoctions and Production Advice from Julien Langlois)
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45840
Instruments:
Drums, Darabuka, Djembe, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Flute, Metronome, Ambient Sounds, Drum Samples from Reason
#10 - Legacy (Featuring Nate Richardson on Keys and Production Advice from Jared Rice)
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45841
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Cabasa, Clave, Bass, Keys, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Strings
#11 - Relaxing Song
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45842
Instruments:
Drums, Bass, Keys, Acoustic Guitar
#12 - Rhythmic Journey To Heaven
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45843
Instruments:
Djembe, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Vibes, Marimba, Strings, Wind Chimes, Bell-tree, Mandolin, Pitch Altered Acoustic Guitar Sounds, Ambient Sounds
#13 - Strings of Hope
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45844
Instruments:
Strings, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Sitar, Sine Wave, Keys, Ambient Sounds
#14 - Missing Something
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45845
Instruments:
Drums, Pitch Altered Drum Sounds, Bass, Keys, Electric Guitar, Ambient Sounds
#15 - Fast Beat
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45846
Instruments:
Drums, Pitch Altered Drum Sounds
#16 - Feel
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45847
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Cabasa, Congas, Bongos, Wood Block, Bass, Piano, Keys, Vibes, Xylophone, Marimba, Strings, Horns, Ambient Sounds
#17 - Over Too Soon
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45848
Instruments:
Drums, Percussion, Congas, Bongos, Wood Block, Guiro, Bell-tree, Bass, Keys, Flute, French Horns, Strings, Pitch Altered Percussion Sounds
#18 - Hope In The Key Of J
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45849
Instruments:
Drums, Bass, Keys, Strings, Horns
#19 - Temple Grounds
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45850
Instruments:
Drums, Congas, Bongos, Cabasa, Wood Block, DJ Scratching Samples from M-Audio Session
#20 - Saving My Love For You
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45851
Instruments:
Drums, Bass, Keys, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Strings, Horns, Darabuka, Banya, Tabla, Surdo, Udu, Djembe, Vibes, Ambient Sounds
#21 - Nocturne
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45852
Instruments:
Drums, Pen Tapped On Table, Log Drum, Bass, Keys, Strings, Horns, Didgeridoo, Ambient Sounds, Samples from Reason
#22 - Missing You
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45853
Instruments:
Drums, Pitch Altered Drum Sounds, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Vibes
#23 - Struggle
ISRC code:
us-l4r-07-45854
Instruments:
Drums, Pitch Altered Drum Sounds, Bass, Flamenco Acoustic Guitar
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