Moods From The Latin Quarter (2006) Pixie Tricks Heritage and Media Ltd
Voices From The Distant Past (2007), Suzanne Sear Pixie Tricks Heritage and Media Ltd
Performance Of Lydia Ashton's Fantasia for the Movie 'Lucky Day' (2007)
RRCD Project (2008)-A compilation of music by fans and former students of Randy Rhoads Horse Productions
Dimensions EP (2009) Original ambient/Jazz/Classical Guitar music
Forthcoming releases
Baroque Recital (2008) MSR Classics
Guitar of the 20th century
Recent Radio Performances
2006 BBC Radio Interview and live performance
2007 Pagan wedding premiered
The indie movie Lucky Day-A fascinating dark story of parallel worlds. My first and only official movie soundtrack thus far.
Influences
Here are some of the influences that have changed my musical life.
Chet Atkins, Brian Setzer, Leo Brouwer, Bach, Brian Wilson, Logan Gabriel, Antonio Forcione, Randy Rhoads, The Donster, Ella Fitzgerald, Jim Morrison, The Doors, Bernie Torme, Michael Lowery, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, The Prodigy, Django Reinhardt, Earl Klugh, Vaughan Williams, Radiohead, Stravinski, Robert Johnson, Paco Pena, Jeff Beck, Messiaen, Mozart, Julian Bream, Segovia, Ottis Reading, Liona Boyd, Manic Street Preachers, Lydia Ashton, Massive Attack, Oscar Peterson, Louie Armstrong, Janet Robin, Elvis, The Beatles, Chopin, AC DC, The Beach Boys, Queen, Dudley Moore, John Mclaughlan, Zakk Wylde, Fred Beu, Jefferson Airplane, Berg, Metallica, Rubinstein, Howard Shore, Bonnie Raitt, Iron Maiden, Paco De Lucia, Villa-Lobos, Barrios, Joni Mitchell, Scarlatti, The Bluesbreakers, John 5, System of a Down, Johnny A, Satriani, Vai, Ozzy Osbourne, REM, Nuno Bettencourt, Satie, Delius, Beethoven, Stephan Grapeli, Green Day, Madonna, Ray Charles, Frank Zappa, Coldplay, Gabriel Yared, Marcello Kayeth, Gary Moore, Masam dark, The Gipsy Kings, Jimi Hendrix, Clannad, Cream, Vivaldi, Radiohead, Peter Green, Guy Chambers, Benjamin Britten, Martin Vishnick, Steve Goss, Nirvana, Michael Kamen, John Williams, Massi and Suzanne Sear.
Bernie Torme explains the unique neck of his Fender. What a legend!
Picture taken by Suzanne Sear 2006
Gear List...
Gretsch Brian Setzer 6120 Hot Rod (2006), Gibson USA: Ltd Edition Les Paul Robot Guitar (2007), Flying V 67 Re-issue (2004) with EMG 81 and 85 humbuckers and custom silver hardware, M3 Deluxe Custom Shop (1992), SG Platinum Special (2003), Les Paul Standard (2004) featuring Gibson 57 Classic humbuckers and custom hardware by Jon Ness....Fenders Japan: Ltd Edition Antigua Jaguar, 62-Reissue (2003: 100 made this colour!), Fender aerodyne Telecaster (2004), Standard customised Stratocaster (1999) with Fender USA vintage pick ups and custom shop stratch plate and knobs...Epiphones: Sheraton (2004) with added Gibson Classic 57 Humbuckers and Gibson Deluxe tuners, Zakk Wylde Buzzsaw Les Paul Custom (2006). Classicals: Tony Johnson model (made in 1991 with Rodgers tuners), Rik Middleton model (2002), Manuel Contreras C4/E (1997), Admira Desiree (1986) and Granados Electro Classical (1999) with Fishman pickup...Amplification: Peavey JSX Head, Marshall 1960 A Cab, Peavey Blazer, Fender Champion, Epiphone 5 watt Valve Junior and Ashdown Acoustic Radiator (AV1) Pedals: Boss MD2, Marshall Reflector, Boss GE7, MXR Kerry King 10 band EQ, Beringher Chorus, Korg 1500 Toneworks amp modulator and Digitech JamMan
My name is Matthew. I was born and raised in London, England. I began learning the Piano and Guitar at thirteen years of age and later studied composition and orchestration.
I studied the guitar at the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama as an undergraduate, and as a post graduate under Dr S.Goss (Surrey University) on Masters programme studying performance and composition : During this period I was fortunate enough to receive masterclasses from musical giants Nicholas Casken, and Oscar winning composer, Gabriel Yared (famous for The English Patient and Betty Blue Eyes).
In addition to the above institutions I studied with a number of subsequent private tutors, including orchestration with Baz Elmes, (For Your Eyes Only, RoboCop) and guitar technique under Gary Ryan, professor of Guitar at the Royal College of music. The man I really cut my teeth under though was Dr Martin Vishnick whom helped me gain Licentiates from the Royal Schools and London Colleges Of Music. More importantly, Martin is the man who really made me believe in myself again. I am indebted to his kindness to me.
For seven years I had been teaching and doing local performances while in my spare time I composed and studied music.
In 2006 and thirty years of age my luck was about to change; a routine publicity e mail was sent to BBC Radio. Much to my excitement I received a call from the shows' producer asking me perform on The Jonathon Withell Sunday morning show.
The show marked a massive personal turning point for me career wise as only a decade earlier I was lost both musically and spiritually, the show proved to me not only how far I had come but how anything was possible.
A week later I made my London debut performing at the beautiful St Paul's Church , Covent Garden, London and released my first cd Moods From the Latin Quarter.
Two years later and having performed in France, the USA and the UK I have just started taking lessons with a hero of mine, Carlos Bonell and working towards a fellowship diploma. In 2010 I am releasing a cd with Classical label MSR Classics. My ambition is to study for a Phd in performance with Carlos Bonell at the Royal College of Music.
I am indebted to three musicians: Dr Steve Goss for expanding my mind and understanding of music, Dr Martin Vishnick for inspiring me and teaching me to fight the good fight! and lastly the spirit of the late Randy Rhoads, whose music has left a mark in me as both a musican, and a human being
Aside from music some of my interests are film (science fiction, action and drama), mystery novels, Biographies, space, philosophy, theology and visiting Pizza restaurants and good pubs
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What The Media and Musicians are saying...
"Fantastic live music...like having John Williams in the studio!." Jonathon Witchell-DJ for BBC Radio.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/local_radio/
"a breath of fresh air!" Barry Mason's Spanish Guitar Centre, London.
http://www.spanishguitarcentre.com/
"Extremely talented." Bexley Chronicle.
http://www.bexleychronicle.com/
"This one just sold straight to me...Excellent sound...The Guitar sings." Terikia-DJ for Home grown Radio, USA.
http://www.homegrownradionj.com/index.shtml
"Beautiful playing...nothing short of masterful." John Simms-ex member of the Soft Tones
http://www.john-simms-myacousticsoul.com/
"...great guitar playing." Antonio Forcione
http://www.antonioforcione.com/
"Excellent music." Bernie Torme-Guitarist (Ozzy Osbourne/Gillan)
http://www.bernietorme.com/
"A highly charged atmospheric performer." John Mills-Concert Guitarist and Professor of Guitar, Royal Northern College of Music.
http://www.rncm.ac.uk/
"Heart felt music with amazing artistry." Antonio Pontarelli-Rock Violinist.
http://www.antoniomusic.com/
"Sensitve and well crafted." Timothy Bowers-Professor of Guitar,
The Royal Academy Of Music.
http://www.ram.ac.uk/
"Well played and inventive." Michael O'Toole-Concert Guitarist.
http://www.myspace.com/michaelotooleguitar
"...a brilliant guitar player!" Dr Martin Vishnick-Concert Guitarist/Composer.
http://www.mvish.co.uk/
Matthew Sear-Guitarist & Composer's Friend Space (Top 40)
Matthew Sear-Guitarist & Composer has 920 friends.
Thank you for making me aware about where I have Just A Matter Of Time Matt. I had neglected to place it after loading. I will move it up and thank you so much for listening and you welcome compliment. If you say it is beautiful it is. You carry a knowledge of musical beauty that only a few can truly posses. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. Don..PS- Loved your new blog my brother.
That's so good to hear from you both. I had heard a rumour that Horse had quit the business and moved to Cornwall to open up a celebrity horseshoe boutique. I was unable to crawl out of bed from the emotional setback to even bother to check if it was true.
How goes it seriously though, everything good? I actually ate a whole pizza yesterday... I need to keep reminding myself I have shows coming up in a couple weeks... :-(
Hello Matt! How your summer?I hope it's creative and successful! Today in my country holiday it's Birthday our President and we all have rest off work!:) Therefore I today lazy and enjoy sunny day... Have happy new week,Mr .guitarist! xxx Anna
And I'd like to watch cos I reckon you'd look bloody good doing it ha ha. Not silly at all. No. Never. Hope you're well bonnie lad and the weekend is however you want it to be. Loadsa love xxxxx
Hello Matt! Thank you very much for your comment. So how's everything in Bristol? Are you still there or going back to home today? It wasn't so bad (I mean the weather) yesterday....so I hope you had a good time then. I was very busy both Sat. & Sun. and I think I've caught a cold....having a runny nose....(ToT) Please take care and hope you are fine. Have a nice week. Matane!
Hi Matt: I had you on there but you are not on my friends list. So I thought you canceled facebook because you didn't like it. I tried looking you up but got nothing. Send out a friend request again for facebook. I'm on there everyday. Sometimes late at night. Hope to see you on there again.I still have on My Space. Lots Of Love:Cathy Alexander(NH)
Hi Matt: Thanks for your concern. I was so upset I expressed on my space. Of all places. I had to vent somewhere:-))) I can't seem to send you a message from your page. Your not on FB so I can't use the chat or e-mail. It's has a lot to do with the economy and we are trying to up keep the house we live in. We made some renovations that were costly. Kitchen, dining and bathrooms. We won't recoup the value because the housing values have dropped about 80,000. We renovated our bathroom and found out this week the new shower was leaking and they have to tear a wall out in my ajoining den wall to fix it. The room didn't need fixing. The new tiles were lifting because of the water damage. The plumber is coming monday to fix it. Maybe they think we have a money tree or something. We are retired, and live comfortably and simple. Only extravagant thing I do is go to a concert now then. Just worried about our future the cost of things going up and what you worked hard for hasn't any value anymore. Take care Sweetie at least your music sooth my fire that is inside of me.:-)))) Lots Of Love: Cathy Alexander(NH)PS: Any better in Europe? There is a lot more to this but I can't write it. Maybe in private.
THANK'S FOR YOUR VERY NICE MESSAGE
