Arizona Songwriter, Matthew Moran, was born December 10, 1965 in Southern California. He does not remember any news stories about the Vietnam War - he does remember music.
"My father played banjo and I remember sitting on our stairs listening to him recording Dylan’s ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’ on a little cassette player. I remember thinking, I wish I could do that. His voice was really very good - and I still wish I could do that."
"If he can’t even run his own life,
I’ll be DAMNED if he’ll run mine…"
Jim Croce, Simon & Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Pete Seeger, and the rock & roll of the early ’70s formed the backdrop for an appreciation of lyrics and storytelling.
"My mom says I would run around singing ‘Sunshine Go Away Today’ just so I could shout the word ‘Damned!’. I still love music for that freedom. My friend’s mom had an 8-track player in her car and we would be listening to Jim Croce (Rapid Roy) and Simon & Garfunkel (Baby Driver) all the time. Now my kids are listening to it too. It’s great!"
"DJ Monkey …soul-stirring, excitingly edgy music…just disturbing (read ‘mind-f**king’) enough to demand attention. There is a whole spice rack of auditory flavors here, served up like fractured poetry on a collection of intensely listenable Hallmark cards from Hell." Bill Margold, Cinema Seen, L.A. X..Press
Joey Alkes of Alkes-Fradkin & DJ Monkey, co-author of the Plimsouls' classic "Million Miles Away" with Wife Filmmaker Patricia Cunliffe (A Language of Passion) on...- The LONDON GARCIA Show - THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 30 AT 3PM (PST)! http://www.latalkradio.com/London.php
Got your email, Matt. Let's talk about your visit to California and "house concerts". I might actually enjoy giving you our house for a concert, as well. Talk to soon. Ashley and I are off to Disneyland for my birthday ! ! !
Hey Matthew! I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for playing for our Songwriters Showcase! You are such a major talent. It was great having you perform for us. Thank you!
Without minds to perceive it, music is nothing, just meaningless vibrations. Only when your brain organizes the frequencies does it take shape and become beautiful. You make the music music! Thank you!
Your music takes me back to my roots, and your generosity and smarts as a music business entrepreneur and writer interest me greatly. I love this business at its best, and that starts with the spirit of giving. Thank you for all you do.
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