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In So Many Words brings together
Matthew's experience as a musician and
producer with his experiences in life,
to create this most personal, autobiographical
offering. A departure from his previous
instrumental work, In So Many Words
features Matthew's rich vocals throughout.
Matthew fuses his own style of world music
with pop, classical, rock and folk influences,
endearing his music to a wide range of
listeners. You will be moved by the impassioned
performances of Mike Keneally, Fred Benedetti,
John Rekevics, Cliff Almond, Richard Tibbetts,
Kevin Hennessey, Dennis Caplinger and
many others on this recording. This stellar
cast of performers has been with Matthew
since his first recordings in the mid-80s,
giving In So Many Words a truly
intimate character.
At the heart of the detailed musical web
Matthew weaves are his lyrics, reaching
deep into the triumph, failure, love and
despair that have made him who he is today.
In So Many Words endeavours to
bring people closer the man behind the
music, while resonating with the personal
experiences of many.
Matthew Lien's In
So Many Words is available everywhere
through Whispering Willows Records, in
Canada through Festival Distribution,
and in southeast Asia from Wind Records.
Words from
the artist
"Ah...
the Year of the Snake. 'Beware, your own
year,' I've been told. Well... you can
believe it."
In prior albums, my aim
has been to inspire others about issues
that I feel are important to the well-being
of the world. In So Many Words
was different for me. It was to be an
exploration deep into myself. It was an
album for me—like therapy (smiling).
I knew it would be painful
to dig that deep, and it certainly was.
The challenges I faced—many of them
inexplicable—brought to the overall
album a tremendous focus; there was simply
no room in my heart and mind for anything
but keeping this personal project on track.
Much of this album is an expression of
the current state of humanity in the world.
I am often deeply troubled and concerned
about the lack of compassion we, as a
people, have for the earth, for the animals,
and for one another. The hatred, even
the casual hatred we direct at others
through our actions and through the actions
of governments whom we appoint to act
on our behalf, can have such a destructive
and hurtful impact.
And while these issues burn within me
and within some of this music, it is balanced
with the feelings of a little boy, the
boy within me. This child is such an important
part of me, his feelings for the world,
his hopes, his fears. It is the child
that brings a gentle balance to the album.
(And, yes, those are my childhood pics
in the artwork. Please don't ask, "What
happened? He was so cute ...")
I have achieved what I set out to do,
and I hope this work will convey the passion
and introspection of its inception. Thank
you for being here, reading this, and
thanks to those of you who have encouraged
me, either by supporting my music, or
writing to me, or simply being a friend
in any manifestation.
And now, on to the Year
of the Horse...
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