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Matthew Levine : A House Divided
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The musical sensibilities of Sting, the candor of The Beatles, and the the lilt of Joni Mitchell with a dollop of Steely Dan added at the last minute for a marbling effect.
Genre: Pop: 70's Pop
Release Date: 2006
A House Divided Record Label: Matthew Levine
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
A House Divided 3:57 $0.99
On The Fence 4:28 $0.99
Seven 3:21 $0.99
The Mother Tongue 4:30 $0.99
The Hunter 4:10 $0.99
Children of the Amazon 5:15 $0.99
Trio 5:48 $0.99
The Man Upstairs 6:10 $0.99
Wherever You Are 2:55 $0.99
Beautiful 5:18 $0.99
A Home That Forever Will Stand 4:17 $0.99
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Album Notes

The featured song, A House Divided, a rock anthem with orchestra, choir, and ethnic instruments, took Levine 20 years to finish writing. “I wanted to show the indomitable spirit in action calling out to its collective self to unite, not unlike the villain in Terminator 2 who, after he’s apparently destroyed, is recreated when his scattered beads of molten metal coalesce into his former self.” (So what's wrong with mixed metaphors?) The 122-track recording was mixed three times before it was ready for mastering.

Los Angeles producer G Tom Mac’s first words in response to his initial listening of On The Fence was “It’s f*****g brilliant!” About compatibility issues in a couple’s relationship, On The Fence suggests The Beatles mixed with contemporary folk-rock. If the cello lines don’t remind you of Beatles producer George Martin, nothing will.

The rest of the album largely comments on environmental and spiritual themes from the Sting-like The Mother Tongue, the Joni Mitchellesque The Man Upstairs, to the jazzy, cinematic Beautiful featuring the spoken word of Levine’s 5-year-old son, Andrew. The album finishes with A Home That Forever Will Stand sung by Traci Harris--a rousing gospel piece for people of all religions that has received a grand prize and two first place songwriting awards.

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REVIEWS

BRAVO
author: Colette GAVINI
Thank you for this very beautiful melodie. Que le Seigneur te bénisse et te garde Matthew.
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Divinely Inspired
author: Steeve D'Annunzio
I was sent the title track as an email link. Being a musician and music healer, it is rare that one piece of music moved me so deeply. I listened three times in a row and wept by the third time. The time and love given by Matthew to bring this great work into material form is truly unique and impressive. I instantly bought the CD, and the quality is sustained throughout. God Bless you Matthew!
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Worthy to be sung by the people of all nations!
author: Ernie Acevedo
The Las Vegas Community Baha'i Choir sang "A House Divided" at an Interfaith Tribute/Celebration for the birth of Martin Luthor King's birthday. It was perfect for the occasion!
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Worthy to be sung by the people of all nations!
author: Ernie Acevedo
The Las Vegas Community Baha'i Choir sang "A House Divided" at an Interfaith Tribute/Celebration for the birth of Martin Luthor King's birthday. It was perfect for the occasion!
Read more...