DEMO: Revelation – from the new musical

In February of this year, I poured a tall glass of water and popped a very large pill. Two years of working on a musical went sideways. I decided it was not to be abandoned and just maybe…it was mine to do. My spirit was exhausted from the ordeal. I had also never written a script before. But having developed ... Read More

DEMO: My Only Friend – from the new musical

Ever since discovering this vibe and melody, I wanted to use it in the musical.  If you as an LK Crew member know the initial version from many months ago - the lyrics were different - then you know it used to refer to the character’s love for the piano as his “only friend.” An important first bonding moment between ... Read More

DEMO: Delivery Me – from the new musical

LK Crew, I'm excited to give you a little more content from the ever-evolving new musical project. I think we finally have a title that is going to endure. It speaks well to the experience of the story and how I want people to feel about themselves when they leave the theatre after watching the show. If you don't recall, ... Read More

All About Me – Produced

Hey Crew, if you saw the voice memo of the last post, then you're ready to push play below and hear the finished product. If you did NOT read/listen to the last studio blog post, go do that now. Your experience here will be better. It is possible that I will remix or remaster before releasing this. And also, please ... Read More

All About Me – Voice Memo and Lyrics

This is my initial voice memo of the second song, All About Me. I just pounded this out on the upright piano in my living room so I would remember what was in my head.  Today is Sunday, June 30th, 2024. Since last Tuesday, I’ve spent every moment of my time building out the production of this song  - from ... Read More

Crumbling – Sketch Ideas

Crew! I just thought I would share how sometimes I sketch a song when it doesn't exist yet. Crumbling is (likely) going to be Matthew's final song of Act 1. (The final Act 1 song is Levi's) It's a mid-tempo and a sweet melody, but as you can tell, suspended in air while Armageddon explodes around him. So as you listen ... Read More

EP7 – Selfish 2024 vs Selfish 2001

Posting this video was the first time I've experienced people tearing down my character online. I mean, people have come for me before, but never to the degree of questioning my sobriety. It started with one guy saying that something with my eye looked weird in this video. He simply floated the idea of me having work done. Ya'll can ... Read More

After Hours with Roaman (EP94)

The traveling songster from Florence, Italy stayed with me a while longer after recording our main Imagine Paradise Podcast episode (airing April 18th) to show a more personal side. We had a good laugh at spirituality, religion, the inconsistency of humanity and why it's important not to take any of these things too seriously. Just the same, I find him to ... Read More

EP6 – Revelation – Part 3

After getting Jason to do a ton of backup vocals, I spent the week doing an initial mix of the song. Sadly, I realized my ears still need more training and I need to hire a mixing and mastering engineer.  I've prepared all the individual tracks along with extensive notes. Below, you can hear where I was at and read ... Read More

After Hours with Ray Davis (EP92)

Growing up in Compton, seeing a higher potential for music, and playing with Earth Wind and Fire - all discussions I had after hours with my guest Ray Davis. Enjoy getting to know Ray and his bright, bright light as he’ll be back for other episodes.  Once you see the actual podcast dropping in April, you will no doubt feel ... Read More