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The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” An Ocean / Somewhere In The Mountains, Somewhere In New York ” When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground

Posted: April 26, 2018 in MUSIC
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Last month, The Tallest Man on Earth’s Kristian Matsson announced When the Bird Sees the Solid Ground, a multimedia project to be comprised of five new audio/visual components. Already, the Swedish troubadour has unveiled the first installment, the soothing song and clip for “An Ocean”.

“An Ocean” is the first song from When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground, a new project from The Tallest Man on Earth

“An Ocean” is the first episode of When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground, a project produced, written, directed, recorded, shot and edited by The Tallest Man on Earth.

The second installment in his ongoing multimedia project, When the Bird Sees the Solid Ground

“Somewhere In The Mountains, Somewhere In New York” is the second song from When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground, a new project from The Tallest Man on Earth. and finds Matsson reflecting on past tribulations and the importance of acceptance and adaptability. The folk singer-songwriter elaborated:

“For most of my career, I’ve written songs and saved them up in notebooks and voice memos. I’d record some of those songs, and then wait a half a year for them to be released. It all seemed very separate and compartmentalized and that’s always struck me as a bit unnatural. Even though they were abstract and maybe naive, they came from reacting to things happening around me in the moment.

Of course what those moments are change as we get older and so does how we process them. “Somewhere in the Mountains, Somewhere in New York” is about learning more and more about gratitude for positive things in life, big and small, and how to accept life’s changing nature, to snap out of fear of change and new challenges. But there are moments when being reasonable is not on the map; “I don’t want this to happen, please.” This is a song that is a snapshot of a moment like that and was written and recorded in just a couple of hours.”

Like its predecessor, both the track and visual are calming in nature — there’s just something about Matsson belting his heart out from the comfort of his own home that’s so cathartic and human.

Vocals, guitars and modular synthesizer performed and recorded by Kristian Matsson. Horns and piano performed and recorded by CJ Carmieri.

The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” An Ocean “

Posted: March 9, 2018 in MUSIC
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Last year I started The Light In Demos. I didn’t really know what it was going to be, I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. Part of the fun was figuring out what it was. I learned a lot, and while there were times that it was hard, it was always a lot of fun.

This year I’m going to do something similar, but maybe a bit more elaborate. I’m trying to up the ante I suppose. I’ve been in the studio recording songs and I’m going to start releasing them one at a time. I’ve also continued to film the world around me, at home in Sweden and New York and when I bounce around (currently in LA searching for an early spring). With every song will come a video. I’m going to call the whole thing When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground and the first song is called “An Ocean”.

“An Ocean” is the first episode of When The Bird Sees The Solid Ground, a project produced, written, directed, recorded, shot and edited by The Tallest Man on Earth.

I’ll release the songs and videos on the same day once every month beginning today. I’m also going on tour.

The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” Talk Pyramids ” Ep. 6 of The Light in Demos

Posted: October 13, 2017 in MUSIC
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“Talk Pyramids” is the sixth episode of The Light in Demos, a video project produced, written, directed, recorded, shot and edited by The Tallest Man on Earth.

The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” Bird Flew By ” (Nick Drake Cover) Ep. 5 of The Light in Demos

Posted: September 30, 2017 in MUSIC
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“Bird Flew By” (Nick Drake) is the fifth episode of The Light in Demos, a video project produced, written, directed, recorded, shot and edited by The Tallest Man on Earth.

The Tallest Man on Earth launched a new video series called “The Light in Demos,” where he will debut new material every two weeks. In an introductory monologue that references Bill Callahan’s “To Be of Use,” he explains, “I’m going to be making these videos because I want to be a part of us inspiring each other to figure this out, to do cool things, to feel and practice love in our hearts. The Tallest Man on Earth has revealed that he will not be touring or releasing a new full-length album this year, he recently shared a collaborative EP with New York-based chamber ensemble yMusic. His last record was 2015’s Dark Bird Is Home.

The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” All I Can Keep is Now ” Ep. 4 of The Light in Demos

Posted: September 29, 2017 in MUSIC
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These past two weeks have been a little crazy, but the good kind (I practice a few different ones). Finally I managed to sit down in front of the camera for a second,

“All I Can Keep is Now” is the fourth episode of The Light in Demos, a video project produced, written, directed, recorded, shot and edited by The Tallest Man on Earth.

The Tallest Man on Earth launched a new video series called “The Light in Demos,” where he will debut new material every two weeks. In an introductory monologue that references Bill Callahan’s “To Be of Use,” he explains, “I’m going to be making these videos because I want to be a part of us inspiring each other to figure this out, to do cool things, to feel and practice love in our hearts. The Tallest Man on Earth has revealed that he will not be touring or releasing a new full-length album this year, he recently shared a collaborative EP with New York-based chamber ensemble yMusic. His last record was 2015’s Dark Bird Is Home.

The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” Same Ghost ” Ep. 2 of The Light in Demos

Posted: August 23, 2017 in MUSIC
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“Same Ghost” is the second episode of a video project I started working on . I’ve decided to produce, write, direct, record, shoot and edit a series of videos by myself and release them here as I finish them. Each video features a demo of a new song or a cover that I record live on camera (except when friends join, their parts will likely be overdubbed).

While I love playing shows, and will get back out on the road eventually, I’ve found myself wanting to record what’s right in front of me, but not just through song, and not months or years after the fact. And while making music is endlessly inspiring, so is being quiet enough to stare at the way the light hits the barn.

I want to share the light and the sound, but not without a bit of risk – I’m not used to sharing demos – and not without a bit of uncertainty.  Subscribe to my channel to see them as they happen. I hope you enjoy.  K.M

“Same Ghost” is the second episode of The Light in Demos, a video project produced, written, directed, recorded, shot and edited by The Tallest Man on Earth.

The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” In Little Fires ” Ep. 1 of The Light in Demos

Posted: August 10, 2017 in MUSIC
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“In Little Fires” is the first episode of a video project I started working on last month. I’ve decided to produce, write, direct, record, shoot and edit a series of videos by myself and release them here as I finish them. Each video features a demo of a new song or a cover that I record live on camera (except when friends join, their parts will likely be overdubbed).

While I love playing shows, and will get back out on the road eventually, I’ve found myself wanting to record what’s right in front of me, but not just through song, and not months or years after the fact. And while making music is endlessly inspiring, so is being quiet enough to stare at the way the light hits the barn.

I want to share the light and the sound, but not without a bit of risk – I’m not used to sharing demos – and not without a bit of uncertainty – I don’t have a plan other than to post a video every other week. Subscribe to my channel to see them as they happen. I hope you enjoy.  K.M.

The TALLEST MAN on EARTH – ” A Short Film about Dark Bird is Home “

Posted: March 23, 2016 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Kristian Matsson moves further away from his folkier earlier records on much of his fourth album, going for americana type stadium rock in a War on Drugs or Tom Petty vein with backing vocals & big choruses.

The strong melodies and skilled songwriting are still present however,  although the subject matter is often deeper & darker than we’re used to the album is mostly a major key, fun and enjoyable listen. opener ‘Fields Of Our Home’ is a cracking introduction to his widescreen new direction whereas ‘Little Nowhere Towns’ is solely backed by piano, so the mood is nicely broken up by stylistic changes. “choirs, keyboards & drums make well-judged accompaniments to his stark style”

TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” Like The Wheel “

Posted: June 6, 2015 in MUSIC
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The Tallest Man On Earth performs “Like The Wheel” live at Lightning 100. The Tallest Man On Earth, aka Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson, is quickly following his The Wild Hunt full-length with the wordier five-song Sometimes The Blues Is Just A Passing Bird. The guy gets compared to Dylan a lot, but the EP’s pretty, quiet third song “Like The Wheel” has something in its vocal line that reminds me of Magnetic Fields’ “Papa Was A Rodeo.” It’s a small, subtle thing — the drag of word or two at the end of certain lines — but it’s there and I can’t stop hearing it. Which is not a bad thing.

The TALLEST MAN ON EARTH – ” Dark Bird Is Home / Sagres “

Posted: April 15, 2015 in MUSIC
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The Tallest Man On Earth aka Kristian Matsson, will release his new album “Dark Bird Is Home“ on May 12. Following the lead single “Sagres”, listen to the title track above

Kristian Matsson has also added some dates to his upcoming full-band tour.

10-19 London, England – Roundhouse!
10-20 Glasgow, Scotland – O2 ABC
10-21 Dublin, Ireland – Vicar Street
10-23 Manchester, England – Albert Hall
10-24 Bexhill, England – De La Warr

 

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