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MethuselahUK
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Ambient
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Matt Barker
» label: unsigned
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Methuselah is my dark ambient / doom solo project. The first release 'Tales From The Blasted Heath' was largely inspired by Mortiis & Joy Division, and the writings of HP Lovecraft. Since then, Lovecraft's writing have remained a constant source of lyrical inspiration along with other authers such as Brian Lumley, Edgar Allen Poe and M R James.
The second full-length album 'Miserere' is a 2 part CD, with tracks weighing in at 28 minutes each. More organic sounds are used here, with minimal percussion and long, suffocating, mesmeric samples. The resultant brooding atmosphere has an almost tangible force.
Following that, 'The Burrowers Beneath' is a lot lighter in feel, with clearly structured compositions featuring string instruments, minimal synths and spoken word passages.
Latest album 'The Sleeper In The Abyss' is the most clearly Lovecraftian in theme. This recording combines dense, sinister synth drones with lush string sections, and an over-lying feeling of dread.
The second full-length album 'Miserere' is a 2 part CD, with tracks weighing in at 28 minutes each. More organic sounds are used here, with minimal percussion and long, suffocating, mesmeric samples. The resultant brooding atmosphere has an almost tangible force.
Following that, 'The Burrowers Beneath' is a lot lighter in feel, with clearly structured compositions featuring string instruments, minimal synths and spoken word passages.
Latest album 'The Sleeper In The Abyss' is the most clearly Lovecraftian in theme. This recording combines dense, sinister synth drones with lush string sections, and an over-lying feeling of dread.
Why this name?
A few people have called me Methuselah before I was involved in making music, as my name is Matthew and I am usually the oldest in my group of friends. I felt the name was apt for my musical project, and had a suitably ancient ring to it.
Do you play live?
No, I have never played live. As all my music is sequenced it would take a huge re-think and re-structuring process to perfom live. Apart from this, I like to be shrouded in mystery!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes, provided that people want to hear my music, I do not mind by what means they access it. If a large label resulted in a greater distribution I would have no qualms with this.
Your influences?
Mogwai, Joy Division, Mortiis, Burzum, Sunn0))), Earth, Tangerine Dream.
Favorite spot?
Dark woods.
Equipment used:
Fruity Loops.