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I am still here!!!! I want to let everyone know that this is my busiest season at work, and I am very sorry for the lack of time on my site...however, I have some amazing news as well...My music has been chosen by my job for their commercials!!! With some production help from Rob from Wetwerks, it is on the air via television and radio non-stop!!! I am going to try and download a video of the 10 second commercial spots on the television...this is why I have been so busy and not here! So, I am still doing music, and not meaning to neglect you all....I still love this site, and after the 1st of January, you will hear the new stuff....thank you to all the new believers, and to the people who have continued to keep their parts of faith in me while I am busy....you won't regret it!
Until that time,
Matt
* INCENTIVE *
I would like to extend an offer-for the month of October, anyone who invests $10 or more will get an MP3 of the song that led them to believe in me....all you have to do is write to me in my Personal Mail what song you want, why it made you believe, and an outside e-mail address for me to send it to...a little thank you for the continued belief...
Until that time....
"If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies in yourself"-Minquass
EVERY believer is important to me, and everything that you all have done to get me to this point is truly amazing...It would be truly insulting if I didn't mention one person who has taken me under his wing from the beginning...MaWa !!! this man has done more for me than I can possibly imagine, and I wish to thank him for it!! THANK YOU!!! :)
I would also like to thank the foloowing people:
1)Onno Hoogendoorn-you continue to support me, and I truly appreciate it
2)Markus from Confused 5-your band is amazing, and your support of other artists is the same...
3)Lorraine Jones- you are an inspiration musically, and I look forward to working with you
I hope that things are well with everyone, and I am am working hard to get new music up, and truly appreciate the gifts that I have been given....I am blown away by the talent that continues to come to this site...
This quote will ALWAYS be here:
"Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind"-Dr. Seuss
I feel this way about my music and life, and hope you are this honest when visiting my page! :)
http://club.sellaband.com/playlists.html?_t=popup&_p=player&detp=standalone&playlist_id=57&wtitle=Club%20SellaBand%20Player ....this is a site where people put music of those artists who they think have potential hits...thanks again for everything, and keep on believing...
Until that time....
MAN!!!! These artists keep getting better and better...
Alexia GARDNER- If you are looking for an amazingly smooth voice that compliments any type of jazz music, than this is your artist...as I wrote to Alexia, she reminds me of a Natalie Cole, only with a more sultry voice!!!Don't miss this artist!!!
Matt Byers My FIRST Week On The Charts at # 17!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Also, please check out this week's TRIBUNE as well...I am mentioned in the artists section...thank you for this as well!!!
FrancisRodino- If you ever wanted to hear a song that will make every last hair on your body stand on end, it the new song from Francis, "Unborn Child"....it will speak for itself.....
Check out this week's Tribune (Lorraine Jones interview)
Jon Robert- I have just listened to his music, and his voice is amazing, as well as the guitar work...a little Dave Matthew's sounding(which I like, and is a compliment! :) DEFINITELY listen to this artist! :)
Confused5- quickly making an impression on the sellaband world with great music
BPM- these guys rock, especially at the show in London....amazing live band
ERIK BAKK- A newer listening experience for me, this man has a smooth voice, and beautiful lyrics
Wetwerks- no strangers to live shows themselves, Wetwerks gives a draw-dropping experiance, and amazing musicianship as well
There's some of the picks for his week, in no particular rder of course...hope all is well, and check out the blog for future details about a video coming soon....keep on believing...
To everyone- When I reach the $10,000 mark, my first 3 $100 investors will receive a gift of $30 dollars towards their favorite artist on the site....I believe in giving back to the artists on this site as well....it's competition, but it's also a community....keep on believing....
Until that time,
Matt Byers
Before we start, I would like everyone to know that everything that you hear is done by me on my keyboard and home computer...any other artists will be mentioned within my blog...
Well, here we are....I will give you a little background information about who your looking at in this picture!:) I have been playing music since the age of 3, and have been composing music since the age of 7...I have been classically trained in piano for 20 years, and studied under many great professors...Findley Cockrell is one, who has traveled the globe performing....I also have been involved with an acapella group named "One Man Short", in which we have sang for charities such as MS research, and were blessed in being able to sing our National Anthem for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass./...
I will give you all a little bit of background as to who I love to listen to as artists/groups who have already "made it"...Phil Collins/Genesis, Queen, Creed, Def Leppard, Mozart, Beethoven, STING/The Police, Tmi McGraw, George Straight, Gary Allen, Phil Vasser, Keith Urban, just to name a few.....
As to why I'm here, I will say this....I believe in the purity of music, and the search for the most amazing songs available....I would love to reach $50,000, because I would love to do music and make a comfortable living to provide for my family...I love music, and it has always been a passion...I hope you can hear this through the songs that you will listen to....I would love to be able to perform for you someday, and have us experience something together when music is being played....if you will believe in me, I will give everything I can in my music to make you love ehat you hear....thanks to all of you ahead of time....I will see you soon...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
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OCT.7-I am almost ready to release the new song...hopefully, it will bring some new believers around, and also my current one's as well....I will be in touch...
Until that time....
Oct.1- A little surprise is coming, coming very soon...and parts will be flying in, when you listen to the tune ;)...
Until that time....
Sept.26- I think it's about time to let the cat out of the bag...but what am I talking about? stayed tuned to my next blog to find out(trust me, you don't want to miss this ;)....
Until that time....
Sept.17- things are slowly progressing here...a few new things popping up here and there, but not for the worse....I have a lot of time to get the things done that I need to...check out the new bands that have joined recently....I am going to have a review up soon of my top 5 picks....keep on believing...
Until that time....
Sept.15-I have put up a favorite on this site...7:30 pllane got some great response, so I will let that one stay up for awhile...hope things are well with everyone, and I'll write again tomorrow...
Until that time....
Sept.14-hello all....just getting ready to work on some music....new pics up by tomorrow night, and here's a favorite song of mine as well...keep on believing...
Until that time....
August 13- Intereting day, but productive none the less....I hope thingsare well with everyone, and I'll be talk ing to you all soon...
Until that time..
August 7-Getting closer by the day....putting a few finishing touches on the songs, then taking some time to figure out which one I want to release first...also, getting ready to pass along some songs to collaberate with a few amazing artists from SAB...can't wait...
Until that time...
August 6- Hello all....I am currently working on a song that I am proud to say is going to be one of the best that I have written to date....and, I might have a surprise artist from this site singing with me! :)...I'll keep you all posted....keep on believing...
Until that time....
August 5- After much delay, I am going to now be updating daily this page, and this blog...I am back, and I am hoping that word of mouth spreads like fire about my music and passion....I hope things are well with everyone....keep on believing...
Until that time....
JULY 27- A little update....I am recording this weekend, and will be getting things rolling again soon...thank you for your patience, and things with the family are smoothing out slowly but surely.....keep on believing...
Until that time....
JULY 22- I hope that you all understand how happy I am for all of your support...besides my family, you all are what is keeping me going right now...there are a lot of things going on in my life right now, and my music will be my release once everything is over with....thank you, and keep on believing....
Until that time.....
JULY 17- FAMILY DAY!!! going to the fair grounds, playing with the kids, spending time with my lovely wife, and ejoying this beautiful thing called life...(wow, maybe I can turn that into a song) ;)...talk to you all soon....new stuff coming....
Until that time...
JULY 15- Man, I can't wait until tomorrow...I get to go into my studio, and finish up some work...getting anxious to see what everyone thinks about some of the new material....thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers....keep on believing...
Until that time...
JULY 14- As I'm sure you are aware, I have been busy these last few days...I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers....I will be getting back to this site very soon...
check this site out...http://club.sellaband.com/playlists.html?_t=popup&_p=player&detp=standalone&playlist_id=57&wtitle=Club%20SellaBand%20Player .....this site is AWESOME, and I thank MaWa for letting me know about it....keep on believing...
Until that time....
JULY 3- I hope that everyone has a great 4th of July, and enjoy the beautiful music that we are getting here on SAB....I can't believe some of the artists that are popping up on here...AMAZING!!! keep on believing...
Until that time....
JUNE 30- I can't believe that tomorrow is going to be July 1st....I hpoe that you all are having a great weekend...I am a little bit disappointed in the fact that I have hit a slow spot...but hey, thank you for what I have received so far, and again, CONGRATULATIONS to MANDYLEIGH STORM!!!
Until that time...
JUNE 26- MAN!!! What a week!!!all good, of course, but what a week...I have to thank you all again for the amount of support that you are giving...it's rather humbling, and completely sureal....I can't get over the fact that the 1k marker has been reached...now, it's more work, and more fun as well from here...keep an eye on the front page of my profile for more incentives and for a video update coming in the near future...talk with you all tomorrow..
Until that time...
JUNE 24-Hey everyone...LOOK WHO"S BACK!:) the original picture is back up because I've been working so much and recording, that this is the tan that I wish I had right now!!!by the way, the last pic was of my son when he was born...he is now 2years/2 months old....man, how time flies...have a great weekend!
Until that time....
21- Hey everyone...just a quick hello tonight....staying busy at the day job, and even busier at the night job(recording and writing to all of my amazing believers:) talk to you all soon...
Until that time...
June 20- Hey there everyone!!! I bet you thought that I went away, and was never coming back(and some of you probably were hoping that this was true ;)....well, I'm still here, and i want to thank the following people for helping me out:
Dr. Egon Wichtig Promotions LTD
MuXFuX
Richard Del Bello
Pacarina
LILY
Especially Mawa for all that he does....
One more cool thing....Lorraine Jones and I are collaberating very soon on a song..I will keep you all updated....keep on believing...
Until that time,,
Matt Byers
JUNE 14- I have been doing more on the info page than here lately, but I didn't want to stop the personal messages either...I just found a few more bands that REALLY influenced me growing up, and recently put the CD's back in the player..i recommend them to you if you haven't heard them before:
1)Jamiroquai- Man, what an artist...very jazzy/pop feel, but with amazing melodies and key-changes....must here the single"Virtual Insanity"
2)Stevie Wonder- an obvious for any keyboardist, or any composer in general...the greatest hits album says it all
3)Frank Sinatra- another given, for the crooners....you hear his voice, and IMMEDIATELY know who it is...
4)LIVE- what an band...."Lightening Crashes" is the best song they have recorded....
5)Collective Soul- many great albums, and like so many of us, and under-rated artist :) ;)
That's all for now...keep on believing....
Until that time,
Matt Byers
JUNE 10- HELLO EVERYONE....I hope you all have been having a great day...I am so happy for Confused5...they have gone to $720, and continue to rise everyday.....good luck to you guys....anyways, I'll be posting some news soon that should get some attention for those who like videos...keep you posted...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
JUNE 9- I have invites many people to my page in the past few days, so I hope that they get to listen to the songs...I'm actually working on a video(musical), instead of an interview...I'll keep you all posted...talk to you soon.
Until that time,
Matt Byers
JUNE 7- Today is my mom's/dad's anniversary....Unfortunately, my father passed away 8 years ago, so my mom is a little bit down today....say a little prayer for her today, and listen to "Until That Time"...written in sorts about my father.... :)
"Until that time",
Matt Byers
JUNE 6- I have re-posted another song, 7:30 plane....I hope that you like it....check this out...I'm getting ready to record with a fellow artist here on the site...I'll keep you posted on the details...:) have a great day, and thank you for believing...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
JUNE 4- Sorry about the lapse of time, but I have been working on a few things that are about to take place, and I needed to focus on them as well...I'm glad to see so many new bands coming to the site, and also that certain bands are taking off well....If anyone has any suggestions or questions for me, please post a comment, and I'll be glad to answer them....hope to hear from you all soon...keep on believing...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
P.S.-Check these 2 artists out...my wife discovered them on this site, and I have listened and loved their music...
JUNE 1- So, the beginning of another month, and already another believer invest(much appreciated, mind you :)....I just got some amazing news...I am going to see Genesis LIVE for free...the reunion tour is going to be amazing....talk to everyone soon..
until that time,
Matt Byers
MAY 31- Another day, another amount of work done on some new songs...if you get the chance, check out the following artists...
1)- Confused5
2)- Solidtube
These guys are both amazing bands, and both mentioned in this weeks Tribune....Hope things are well with everyone...talk to you all tomorrow...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
MAY 30- Sorry about that everyone, I missed a day here....anyways, thank you to MaWa once again for believing....I hope that you are all having a great week...it's beautiful here in New York...sunny and around 80 degrees...I'm working on a couple of new songs, so I'm gonna keep up what's there for a little while...talk to you soon..
Until that time,
matt Byers
MAY 28- The new song is up, so I hope everyone liikes what they hear...I am going to take a little break(as mentioned yesterday), and wait to release a new song for a few weeks....I just want to see what happens, always updating and checking out the forum, etc...maybe a new picture here and there as well...hope everyone enjoys the holiday, and talk to you all soon...
Until that time
Matt Byers
May 27- Well, I'm getting ready to release my next song...I'm not quite sure which song to pull off of the list, but I think it's going to be Pianodance...I'll let everyone who is a believer know that it's out...Talk to you all soon..
Until that time,
Matt Byers
MAY26- Thank you to ALEX 5k :-) for chaning from wishlist to a believer...I have to say that I am getting more and more excited about things that are happening on the sellaband site...I'll have a video up within a week or so(not music, but an "interview"with me, if you will), and new msuic as well...tell everyone that you know that things on my page are about to become crazy, in a good way...I'll check in later with the regulars, and to everyone else, keep on believing....you are the people who are helping to make my dreams, and everyone here on sellaband a reality...thank you so much...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
MAY 25- Thanks to WWAOOUUH and MaWa for investing in me...I have to say that the new song seems to be attracting some new blood into my pool of believers (kinda a pun on the picture that I currently have up! :) Yes, that's me, and I made the entire costume myself....I won $500 for it at a costume party in a local club as well....quite proud of that, I have to say...;) Anyways, got a lot of things to get ready for with this website coming....Talk to you all tomorrow....
Until that time,
Matt Byers
MAY 24- I guess there are some mixed reviews with the new song....I like that, seeing as how I wasn't quite sure if people liked what they were hearing with the other tunes as well...not to worry, I have another song that will be up next week with a vocal, so just leave me your comments, and let me know what you think....thanks again to everyone who listens...talk to you later..
Unil that time,
Matt Byers
MAY 23- GUESS WHAT?! I figured something out...I really wanted to put this song up instead of the other one, so here it is!! It's a fun-type of song, with no vocals, but just instruments/piano...hope you guys like it...like I said, this is a little different than the other songs that I've put up the past month or so...I guess I'll leave it up to you to tell me what you think...see you tomorrow...
Until that time,
Matt Byers ;)
P.S.-The picture is one that represent everything I love...It's when I wen to Spain, and is over-looking Roman ruins...complete beauty!
MAY 22- Well, I took a BIG chance, and put another song up, replacing 7:30 plane....I hope you all like...I originally was working on putting up a dance song, but thought this might go better for now until the dance song is complete...I play and sing every part of this song, as well as mix and master....I hope you enjoy it, and I'll look for your comments...thank you...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
MAY 21ist- CONGRATULATIONS TO LILY!!!$50,000...A milestone that we all hope to hit here on Sellaband....well, I'm starting to add up slowly but surely...I really can't wait to see the final race between the two bands that are from the roch genre: WETWERKS vs. BULLETPROOF MESSENGER....this ought to be a great race to the finish line...I love both of these bands, as seen below, but that's part of really loving music...good luck to both bands....
As for other news, I hope to get a new song up tomorrow...I would like to ask your help....if you can leave me a comment, tell me which song you would like to see replaced....if there are no responses, I'll go based on my own feelings...check out this site, and let people know what you think...thanks to MaWa for the info on this one...http://sellaband.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1179695223
talk to you all tomorrow...
Until that time,
Matt Byers
MAY 20th- So, I'm getting ready for another song to be loaded up, and I kind of have mixed feelings about it....It's definitely different than what you have heard recently, but somewhat similair to things from the past...I hope you like it....I'll update you later....check out the new pics that I just put up! :)
Until that time,
Matt Byers
*NEW SONG*- Here's what I was talking about....I have a signature that I use whenever I finish an email or letter to anyone..."Unil that time"....I'll explain that to you...
My father used to use it whenever he was writing a letter to my mom....he passed away about 9 years ago, but it always stuck with me...to me it means that I'll always love you,even after your gone, so until that time we meet again....
So, it got me starting to think about how that also sounds like a great song title, and there it was...this song kinda came to me in about 20 minutes, lyrics, melody and all....I hope you all like it....I'm still going to keep what I wrote yesterday below, and add on whenever I find someone new that is mentionable...by the way, new photos will be up wothin the next few days, I promise! :)
First off, a special thanks to everyone who has invested in me, and believes in what I believe in...the power of music...it can touch everyone, but in many different ways....there's nothing like it in the world...
I want to thank Rob from WETWERKS for showing me this site, and for believing in me enough to tell me to put my music on this amazing site...check out WETWERKS on this site as well....I have done some piano/string work for a few pieces of theirs, but there work is amazing....keep it up guys...
Next, I would HIGHLY recommend the following people to listen to/believe in...
Phil Tweed- Just an amazing talent that is waiting to break free and soar to $50,000...you can get lost in his voice, and his style of musicianship is high quality.....can't get any better if you like jazz/easy-listening...
Mandyleigh Storm- Her voice just sweeps you of your feet....I have had the pleasure of "talking" with her through this site, and her heart and soul are put into each song that she writes, let alone in conversation....a good soul with amazing music...
Lily- Always a pleasure to talk to and listen to as well...very unique music and sound....I am a believer from the first note....
Bulletproof Messenger- I have to say, although they are "competition" with WETWERKS, they have a sound all to their own...their live music is great, and they have a sound similiar to that of Linkin Park.....rock out with this band that will surely hit $50,000 soon....
Light- I have also had the pleasure of listening to and talking to this lovely woman as well, and she was kind enough to mention me in the tribune(#25), so I would like to return the favor...her acoustic work is beautiful....you should NOT miss this artist....
thanks again to all, and enjoy the music....
Until that time,
Matt Byers
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Last parts sold_
| Onno Hoogendoorn | 24 days ago | Netherlands | 6 Parts |
| Lydia | 4 months ago | Netherlands | 2 Parts |
| SELLACAT - '08 rocks! | 4 months ago | United States | 1 Part |
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Jun 22 2008 12:57 CET Alexia Gardner
Hi Matt,
how is life? I can see you are hardly here these days!!! I'm in the same boat! This year I really haven't had a chance to plug myself as before......life just goes speeding by......Anyway, I am still here. I hope all is good and drop me a line when you can.
Love from Basel
Alexia
Jun 13 2008 13:46 CET Tjandra
Hi,
I released my recent Demo-CD on my Homepage...But you can listen to 3 of the songs here on sell a band. YYou may like it and I would be happy if you take some time to look up my page...
CD INFO:
Warm like trust, love and idolsation
As the winter was cold Tjandra found some ruff songideas on his guitar which he formed to complete songs.
Warm, produced and composed by Tjandra is a bilingual Pop Rock Demo-CD, which was recorded the first half of 2008 in his homestudio. The songs „Daisy“, „Little casanova“, „I Eat Biscuits Alone“ and „Herzwarm“ are all about the love and it‘s beauty and sadness, that it brings with.The Songs have all got a fresh combination of acoustic and electronic instruments, supported by a groovy rock drumset in the background.
Beginning with the siong „Daisy“, the album gets all his drive right at the beginning and the hip‘s swing won‘t decay when the rythmic songs „Little Casanova“ and „Little casanova“ start. At the end the german song „Herzwarm“ gives the CD a slight and lovely end. Altogether the Demo CD was hard work of 6 months recording, mixing and mastering which was worthed.
May 07 2008 13:24 CET Lucretia
A real shame you don't seem interested any more, because I really love your stuff
Mar 28 2008 19:24 CET Simon McMurdo - Team Marco
Ah i just saw you're About Me!
You make really good music- good luck with everything!
Mar 28 2008 19:23 CET Simon McMurdo - Team Marco
Hey! You still active? ;0)
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| Believer | Date | Parts |
| Roberto V. | 21.02.08 | 1 |
MATT BYERS is a great performer. I truly enjoyed listening to his music. :-) |
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| Mandyleigh | 08.10.07 | 1 |
This man I have been waiting to have a part of for a little while now. I have been able to do it today. He is a very honest and genuine artist. Songs from the heart and a voice that is emotional and makes you feel his stories. Love it and keep believing and keep the faith XXX |
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| Vegas Dragons "LOVINGLY CRUEL" | 06.09.07 | 1 |
An extremely talented musician who I believe is destined not only for page one on Sellaband but for very big things in the music world. Keep on working and let nothing beat you, my friend! Believe in this great talent today!!! |
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| MorrisDK | 12.08.07 | 1 |
Mmm - lovely voice, lovely tunes ... chill out and believe! |
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| Markus from ConFused5 | 15.07.07 | 10 |
one of the most underrated artists on SAB. listen to his brilliant songs, they are really great. |
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