Steven Matthew
Vox Magnus is an eclectic mix of jazz and progressive rock, with poetic lyrics that are positive and offer Hope....Spock's Beard; Satch; Vai; Peter Gabriel; U2;
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Sea of Joy Sea of Joy
A pilgrim is on a seeker's quest; he is curious about his companion's walk in life. His companion give an answer he doesn't anticipate.....
Land where the Lies are True Land where the Lies are True
Song about the false realities of life in pop culture and the media.....80's style romp aimed at the young and cynical.......
Steven Matthew- Piano, B-3, Synths, Guitar Sounds, Bass, Vocals, Drum Programming, Production
Chris Alia- Lead Guitar, Groaning Sounds, some drum Noises
...and a host of various people and musicians, both famous and infamous.
Where do I begin? I learn from everyone, but certain artists have affected me profoundly-
Vocal Influences- First and foremost, John Schlitt of Headeast and Petra-amazing pipes!; Steve Marriott, short cockney Brit; Sammy Hagar, the Red Rocker; K-Max od CD Talk; Robert Plant of Zep; Freddy Mercury of Queen; Jeff Buckley (Rest In Peace); Steve Walsh of Kansas; and last but not least Bryan Duncan, almost of TOTO (wise career move, Bryan).
Songwriting Influences- Spock's Beard; Satch; Vai; Peter Gabriel; U2; Iona; Queensryche; Alan Parsons Project; Pink Floyd; the Apostle Paul; Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays; Yes; Peter Gabriel;King Crimson; Gentle Giant; Supertramp; Steely Dan; Dream Theatre; Rush; Creed; Emerson, Lake, and Palmer.........in no particular order...
Spock's Beard; Satch; Vai; Peter Gabriel; U2; Iona; Queensryche; Alan Parsons Project; Pink Floyd; the Apostle Paul; Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays; Yes; Peter Gabriel;King Crimson; Gentle Giant; Supertramp; Steely Dan; Dream Theatre; Rush; Creed; Emerson, Lake, and Palmer.........in no particular order...
All of the above placed lovingly in a blender with the blessing of the Holy Spirit...a sort of God prog-rock....
I am humbled that God gave me this gift, a heavenly catharsis... So I love to ROCK, among other things....the louder the better. My passions are my Lord, Lisa, my kids, and music- I am a songsmith, vox magnus, keyboardist, bassist, guitarist, and intellectual fool...Music is my passion, and that passion comes from Jesus Christ. Period....I'm Not into religion- that is something mankind makes for itself to satiate their guilty consciences.
The music that you hear comes from my heart's desire to create songs that provoke thought and lets your spirit rise. There are so many influences, that I guess you can label it as "God Prog Rock", if there is such a thing. To me, its all good.
I welcome your ears and friendship...Keep it Loud, Keep it True!!!
PLEASE NOTE!!!!!!!!
No accordions have been, or ever will be used in the making of music for VOX MAGNUS......ALSO-
ANY sounds or noises resembling a de-railing train load of screaming kittens, nuns, and orphans on fire going off a cliff into a pool of boiling oil is purely coincidental, and not the real thing....those would be guitar noises, as I am still learning...Band/artist history
I have a sorted history, but it's forgiven now...I believe in Almighty God the Father, the Holy Spirit, and His ONLY Son, Jesus.
Not a popular message in these post modern times, but then God is not insecure....just lonely for His lost Children. My experience in music came from playing in bars, arenas, concert halls, and touring with "label" rock acts all over the West Coast and Canada. I was "living the dream", or so I thought. Only after hitting bottom from living hard and fast could God get my attention.
He showed me that I had mis-used the talents and gifts He gave me...I had become egotistical and selfish. He opened the eyes of my heart and showed me how magnificent His love and grace really are. ...still, for me, music is the language of the soul. It speaks to everyone. As for myself, I am a musician who is Christian and am willing to impact others thru the gifts He gave me. There is no finer way to express yourself, give honor to those you love, and vent your feelings- joy, rage, love- than thru praise and worship music.
I am humbled that God gave me this gift, a heavenly catharsis... So I love to ROCK, among other things....the louder the better. My passions are my Lord, Lisa, my kids, and music- I am a songsmith, vox magnus, keyboardist, bassist, guitarist, and intellectual fool...Music is my passion, and that passion comes from Jesus Christ. Period....I'm Not into religion- that is something mankind makes for itself to satiate their guilty consciences.
The music that you hear comes from my heart's desire to create songs that provoke thought and lets your spirit rise. There are so many influences, that I guess you can label it as "God Prog Rock", if there is such a thing. To me, its all good.
I welcome your ears and friendship...Keep it Loud, Keep it True.Have you performed in front of an audience?I play live every chance I get, and enjoy meeting and sharing with other musicians...I'm sort of a musical chameleon and can play a variety of genres....the advantage of playing keyboards!!!
Raised in Seattle...and I really miss it. I live in the Southern Indiana area (not far from Louisville, KY), which is only tolerable 7 months of the year(the air is thick and motionless).
Currently have 2 acres in God's country and a studio using Cubase platform....There are great keyboards out there, but I still use my Alesis Quadrasynth for most stuff...if its good enough for Keith Emerson, its good enough for me! Other gear- Dean bass, Harte Amp, Ibanez guitar, Marshall Amp, Electrovoice/Tascam/Samson PA, Tascam 1082 interface....
Your musical influences
Influences range from Dream Theatre, Rush, Yes, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, to Pat Metheny. The high tenor voice, harmony, and intricate musical quality is critical to this genre.
My writing style is in the vein of "Song Cycles", something I learned from Alan Parsons.What equipment do you use?
Alesis, Hammond, Yamaha, Dean Bass, Hartke amp, Ibanez Guitars, Marshall amp, Cubase, Tascam, and I REALLY like Sennheiser MicsAnything else?
I'll get back to you! See Myspace/souldoktor for more info....
I'm in this for the music, friendship, and living my testimony in front of people. Feel free to contact me, musician or not!!
Borden, IN
USA
ID
721263
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