Time To VOTE!

It's time for you to help me out. I am to submit a song for a chance to win in the Cathedral Family Reunion contest.

I've narrowed it down to three songs:

• Going Home
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9357196/Going-Home.mp3

• I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9357196/I-Know-Who-Holds-Tomorrow.mp3

• Suppertime 
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9357196/Suppertime.mp3


Take a listen, and then comment or email on which you think I should send in!

~Matt

The Uncertainity Continues (Cathedral Contest)

For those wondering... yes, I'm still undecided on what to submit for the Cathedrals Family Reunion contest.

However, thanks to the response (both be comments on the internet and by telling me personally), I think I've narrowed it down to three songs. I'm going to try and see what I can do, and of course, pick the right one to submit. 

The three songs that everyone seems to like is:

• Going Home
• Suppertime
• I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

The latter, is one I recently sang at church (video here), and was not part of my original list. 

The problem I have with these three songs is that they are slow. There is part of me that is hesitant on submitting something slow that those judging will be bored with. What if they're looking for something faster, more alive. But then again, each of these three show emotion that might not be captured well on something that is too 'peppy'. Hmmmm...

Now I need to get with my brother and work on the background music. I plan on recording all three and see which is the best. Perhaps I let friends help once again???

~Matt

Want To Help Me Decide (A Cathedrals Song)?

Hey, I need some help!

There is a contest coming up, and I need to make a decision on what to submit!

I video-recorded myself singing a 13-min Cathedral medley of songs... acapella! Of course, it's not professional, and yes, I hit a few sour notes and am out of breath a few times (like on This Ole House). It's not easy trying to rush this in a garage with no air flow or air-conditioning. I'm not super thrilled with some spots, but it is a genuine rough draft!

Anyway, I need to single out, redo, and submit one of the songs for the contest! It's not going to be easy. 

Want to help me?

Here's the list:

- An Old Convention song
 - Step Into the Water

- Wedding Music

- Yesterday

- Plan of Salvation
- Sinner Saved By Grace
- Going Home
- Thanks To Calvary
- Jesus Have Mercy on Me
- This Ole House
- Roll Away Troubled River

- Who Can Do Anything

- Suppertime

Comment, email, or send me a facebook message!

~Matt

Singing with the Cathedrals?

One of my dreams as a teenager was to sing with the Cathedrals. For those who have heard me sing with my family or in a quartet, the Cathedrals music has had an influence on our song selection.

There were two singers that I patterned my singing after, Tim Riley (Gold City) and George Younce (Cathedrals). Both are what I consider the best bass singers ever. I would get up every Saturday and sing for several hours, trying to mimic their style and range.

Recently, there's been the exiting news that the former members are putting together a Cathedral Family Reunion to be held in Texas in November! Of course, I'd like to go...

But now there is a chance to actually be able to join the members on stage!!! A contest has been announced, asking those interested in singing to submit a recording. Needless to say, I'm INTERESTED.

There is only one big dilemma...

What song should I sing?

Of course, I sing bass. I don't want to pick a super slow song, nor do I want to sing something too fast. I want it to be something that would catch the "judges'" attention. I have a few weeks to get my submission in. And of course, I plan to share my progress and the completed file here as well. If you have any suggestions, let me know!


~Matt