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Matt Norman
Folk



exeter, Southwest
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  12/9/2009
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Member Since11/9/2006
Band Websitewww.mattnorman.org
InfluencesJinky Wells, Fred Pidgeon, Rufus Guinchard, J.S. Bach, Eric Clapton, BB King, Mike Bond, The Pixie Band especially Rob Murch, Paul Wilson, Dr John, David Faulkner, John Kirkpatrick, Alison Stephens, Lots of old manusripts...
Record LabelWren Music


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   About Matt Norman
I play English Folk music on solo mandolin. I explore traditional tunes making crazy arrangements, sometimes playing the tune, a harmony line and chords all at the same time. I also play fiddle and I sing. I've just started experimenting with some recordings in my home studio, you can hear three of them above. The other track above is from my CD Eight Days Late.

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Matt Norman has 329 friends.
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 Rosa Rebecka 


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 Tim van Eyken 


 James Dumbelton 


 Wistman's Wood 


 Dan Quinn 


 uguna flutes 


 Leo Morshead 


 Livewires Band 


 Ella Edmondson 


 Tom Bliss 


 Laurel Swift 


 Danny Crump 


 The Magpie's Nest, 44 Essex Road 


 simon 


 Nick C 


 Jackie Oates 


 andy clarke 


 MAWKIN 


 Rees Wesson 


 Alison Stephens - Classical Mandolin 





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David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Dec 6 2009 1:35 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace...
Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(see my blog for details): 
CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY

As gospellers have said,
Beneath signalling skies,
On land dusty to tread,
A trough in a stable
Was the strawy first-bed
Of a divine baby -
The forgiving Godhead.

A season for new hope -
There then and here now;
The yuletide of goodwill -
There then and here now.

In respect of this chance,
Beneath bright or dark skies,
Faith's the star that we glance
Attending Christ's churches
And trying to enhance,
With singing and ritual,
Our God-loving stance.

A...

(C) David Franks 2003
super punk muffin

super punk muffin



Dec 4 2009 10:54 AM

T'was folky majesty itself to catch yer sonorous splendour at the Pic House,

Loved all that fancy mandolin malarkey... and a bowl-back one as well,

Wishing yer a pantheon of resplendent success,

Cheers, yer star


Brigs, and all us Super Punk Muffins :)
♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)

♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)



Nov 10 2009 6:24 PM

Hi Matt, greetings from Kent!
Many thanks for the friendship, comment, and great music on your page! I really enjoyed your songs :)
Will also check out your band too :)

All the best, and have a fantastic week,
Andy :)
Christopher Sharp - Artist

Christopher Sharp
Online Now!


Nov 2 2009 11:54 PM


 

Hi Matt, thanks for the add, pleased to meet you on myspace and be sure to stop by again to check out new paintings and blog,

Chris
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 11 2009 5:53 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
Laurel Swift

Laurel Swift



Sep 10 2009 8:15 PM

hehe I just listened to the 4/4/9/8 cool! Lx
Rosa Rebecka

Rosa Rebecka



Sep 7 2009 10:48 PM

Hey Matt, I'm liking the new tunes!
Love Becka
(Cardiff) Rumney Folk Festival 2009

(Cardiff) Rumney Folk Festival 2009



Aug 25 2009 8:25 PM

Thanks for the add!

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Jun 26 2009 6:17 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN 

Once drove an old sedan, up north, 
From a place in Sydney to Cairns; 
Then to Kuranda I went forth, 
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market, 
With fresh fruits of tropical kind; 
Walked to the creek through lush thicket - 
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe; 
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, 
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, 
You go walkabout with your pen.” 

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago, 
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
WE ARE TOKYO

WE ARE TOKYO
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Jun 25 2009 12:11 PM

Hey!

We realise how this is quite obviously automated and you will probably consider it as spam and ignore it.. but if you are feeling the need for a some fresh new music please visit our page and give our new EP a listen. We've worked really hard on it and had some excellent feedback so far and would love to hear what you guys think.

"Exciting, Striding and assured. It has an energy reminiscant of everything that was good about the Klaxons debut album.." - BBC Radio Bristol.

"The overall sound echoes that of Bloc Party but with great conviction and sophistication. Go see them live if you can." - iTunes review.

It's also available to buy through our website and itunes if you really do like it.

We Are Tokyo x
Dyer:Cummings

Dyer:Cummings



May 6 2009 6:44 PM

Battle of the Bands Finals, May 2009
Corinne Chapman

Corinne Chapman



Feb 15 2009 5:21 AM

Happy Valentine's Day! I could use a little love today.

They're taking the top 4 bands and I need your help. It just takes a minute. Please, pretty please.

Country Song Workshop

Country Song Workshop



Sep 17 2008 3:53 AM

Welcome to Country Song Workshop
Audio Lessons Available
Check'em Out
SCARMAN™, aka Ward Foley (AUTHOR)

Ward Foley



May 24 2008 10:04 PM

Thanks and God bless ya, Scarman


www. wardfoley. com
Dyer:Cummings

Dyer:Cummings



May 15 2008 7:27 PM

Hello there matt
Tis alex the mad accordion player here.
How are you? long time no see.
Hannah and I are playing in a concert with you at Sidmouth :) and the Dyer:Cummings are doing a couple of ceilidh's down there as well this year. its sooo cool.

:D

By the way we have just recorded our first CD and we have some of the tracks on our myspace. Drop by and have a look.

lookin forward to seeing you soon :)
Alex & the Dyer:Cummings (Jon, Hannah and Penny)

p.s.
still lovin the rockin Young Collins :)
Flowerbed

Flowerbed



Apr 17 2008 9:56 AM

Hello there...

Drop by to hear some mellow acoustic music when you have a spare mo.

cheers
Flowerbed
Evolve Festival -Weymouth

Evolve Festival -Weymouth



Apr 14 2008 12:43 PM

Hi Matt !

Thanks for being a friend of evolve festival - weymouth, hope you can make it!

For all the latest festie news, go to www. evolvefestival. co. uk

Roll on Summer!

Thanks again,

evolve.
Melika McClendon

Melika McClendon



Apr 13 2008 4:31 PM

Thanks for the add! Keep listening to Melika's music!
Dasvidania

Dasvidania



Apr 11 2008 3:24 PM

thanks

greetings from sicily

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davide
Lamanche Productions

Lamanche Productions



Apr 10 2008 8:56 PM

Hello Matt! Nice music.
Greetings from Portugal
Christina Maria

Christina Maria



Feb 25 2008 11:56 PM

Thanks for your friendship, it means alot to me. Hope you enjoy my music. CM
Exeter Picturehouse Live Music

Exeter Picturehouse Live Music



Jan 5 2008 2:10 PM

thanks for playing on thu matt, sounded great! really good night-
cheers, Tanja
Listen and You Shall Hear

Listen and You Shall Hear



Nov 4 2007 8:46 PM

Hi Matt!
Many thanks indeed for the addition to your list of friends!
Tuenda

Tuenda



Oct 22 2007 6:37 PM

thanks very much for adding us, It..s a pleasure!

All very best from Asturies!
Jeffro Bodeen

Jeffro Bodeen



Oct 17 2007 12:32 AM

Hi Matt, much thanks for the add. Your music is superb, and played live makes it more impressive. I'm a multitracker myself, hope you won't hold that against me. :) Best wishes mate! ~ Jeff
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