Nature & Music
 

Matthew draws considerable inspiration for his work from the natural world. Yukon's awesome wilderness inspires a great many of Matthew's compositions. He said: When I am out there in such pristine wilderness, I find myself experiencing a dual motion. One is absolute awe and a deep love for this land. The other is a profound concern for the well being of these wild spaces. To watch a grizzly bear climb up a sleep 500 foot embankment in a matter of seconds. Yet in the face of the coming tide of development, this majestic animal is totally defenseless. As that bear looked down at me from the top of a slope, I saw both a powerful animal, and a being as vulnerable as a child. These are the feelings I attempt to convey with this music. 

I know where he is talking about. I have been introduced to Matthew's music in the Yukon. Not in a pub nor any public place but in the real wilderness. Standing at the veranda of the lodge gaze along the lake and listening to this wonderful music. Now back home I close my eyes and listen to his music again. It let me feel close with nature and bring back all my holiday memories. I feel the grizzly that was chasing me and still respect his aggressive attempt. I hear the cry of loon and the feel the wind from the wings of eagle when he seduced me to left him my catch. 

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