Closed my eyes while listening to this and instantly felt like I was curled in a chunky knit blanket by the fire. My parents used to live on a 5-acre property outside of Creswell, and this so reminds me of the cozy darkness of their house during the holidays.
You always capture the spirit of the PNW so beautifully Matt. Your music just feels like home.
I'm a bit in awe right now. Everything about this publication is beautiful. The songs I've been able to listen to so far are intriguing and put me in a contemplative mood. Your photography is very interesting and your reading of The Road Not Taken is so well done. I'm very excited to have found this today and looking forward to the next song.
Thanks, Maddie! I was loving your last pie-themed issue — what a fun coincidence. I can't believe you took a class with Kate! Your pie looked very, very good.
Beautiful piece - it makes me think of how acoustic guitar only blends well with certain instruments. This tune is an example of that. Love how everything plays so nicely off each other.
Beautiful piece - it makes me think of how acoustic guitar only blends well with certain instruments. This tune is an example of that. Love how everything plays so nicely off each other.
Thanks, Elliott — agreed. There's a certain warmth that has to be conveyed — I think winds add a lot to the guitar sound, so I really wanted to bring in the flute there near the end. Thanks for listening, my friend.
Thank you, Nadia! I love that poem, too — it's one of those that I felt like I knew, but once I sat down to read it and record it, I realized that I hadn't ever really given it the attention it deserves. It's such a brilliant little message and reminder.
Your music and the reading of Frost's poem has warmed my morning most tremendously. I was sat here feeling a little melancholy, yet clicking through and listening and then listening has given me the pause I needed. Thank you, Matt.
Lovely melody, a real lilting quality. Captured the vibes you so well describe in the intro.
Simply lovely song that brightened my day! I found it uplifting and mind-clearing. Thank you for the musical respite!
Closed my eyes while listening to this and instantly felt like I was curled in a chunky knit blanket by the fire. My parents used to live on a 5-acre property outside of Creswell, and this so reminds me of the cozy darkness of their house during the holidays.
You always capture the spirit of the PNW so beautifully Matt. Your music just feels like home.
This is such a thoughtful note, Kerani. Thank you for being such a wonderful and attentive listener - it really means so much. Thank you x 1000
Living in the Northwest. BC, Canada, I feel this piece of music was meant for me. Thank You for transporting me into the forest amidst beauty.
That is so wonderful to hear, Susie - thank you so much for listening! We live in such a special part of the world, don’t we?
I'm a bit in awe right now. Everything about this publication is beautiful. The songs I've been able to listen to so far are intriguing and put me in a contemplative mood. Your photography is very interesting and your reading of The Road Not Taken is so well done. I'm very excited to have found this today and looking forward to the next song.
Wow, Derek - thank you very much for this thoughtful comment.
What a beautiful piece of music!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 🎼
Thank you, Doreen! I appreciate you listening!
Beautiful work.
Thank you, Nolan!
I've always felt Frost's poetry is coziness and warmth in the middle of the woods in the winter. This musical piece fits that definition perfectly!
I agree — I was just reading "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" last night, and it never ceases to transport me. Thank you for listening!
Simply beautiful. Perfect listening for these chilly mornings and dark evenings. Thank you for this!
Thank you, Justin! That was my hope for sure — always appreciate you listening.
What a beautiful composition for a truly lovely person.
Thanks, Maddie! I was loving your last pie-themed issue — what a fun coincidence. I can't believe you took a class with Kate! Your pie looked very, very good.
That's so wonderful to hear—thank you, Matt! 🥰 A fun coincidence indeed. Kate deserves all the shout-outs, music-related *and* pie-related!
You create an oasis with each of these missives—thank you so much.
Wonderful to hear from you — thank you so much for listening.
Beautiful, and all around great newsletter. Here’s to volume III!
Thank you, Brian! I keep loving your poetry, too — looking forward to more!
Beautiful. Happy to be here for the next leg of the journey.
It means the world that you've been here since day one. Thank you.
Beautiful piece - it makes me think of how acoustic guitar only blends well with certain instruments. This tune is an example of that. Love how everything plays so nicely off each other.
Beautiful piece - it makes me think of how acoustic guitar only blends well with certain instruments. This tune is an example of that. Love how everything plays so nicely off each other.
Thanks, Elliott — agreed. There's a certain warmth that has to be conveyed — I think winds add a lot to the guitar sound, so I really wanted to bring in the flute there near the end. Thanks for listening, my friend.
What a sublime composition. Makes me feel warm and cozy inside. I also love your reading on "The Road Not Taken," my favorite poem by Frost!
Thank you, Nadia! I love that poem, too — it's one of those that I felt like I knew, but once I sat down to read it and record it, I realized that I hadn't ever really given it the attention it deserves. It's such a brilliant little message and reminder.
It truly is! <3
Your music and the reading of Frost's poem has warmed my morning most tremendously. I was sat here feeling a little melancholy, yet clicking through and listening and then listening has given me the pause I needed. Thank you, Matt.
Lovely melody, a real lilting quality. Captured the vibes you so well describe in the intro.
Oh, that is so wonderful to hear Nathan. Thank you for taking the time to sit with it. I hope all is well with you!
All good here my friend. Hope the same for you.
Thank you again for sharing your talent 🤗