Scott Matthews
Passing Stranger
Scott Matthews created his second album Elsewhere with a single aim in mind. "I wanted to make a record that locks you in," he says, "something that gives you a feeling that stays with you. For me, making music is all about creating a mood."
At the heart of this album is the songwriting craft that has had Wolverhampton-based Scott Matthews compared to such icons as Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley and John Martyn. But Matthews has also expanded his range this time out, with an adventurous approach to writing and recording, incorporating influences as diverse as Nick Cave, David Bowie, Bon Iver and The Smashing Pumpkins, and utilising an eclectic array of instrumentation from Theramin to brass band.
"Spontaneity is the key," he explains. "The more you think about something, the more you lose the feeling of it. A lot of the vocal tracks on this album were recorded in one or two takes. I'd finish the lyrics and then record the song right away, just warm the microphone up and go. The performance aspect is something we've really gone for - it can be a great take first time."
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