Matt is back for another talk: this time we go deep into his relationship with Jeff and why he chose to leave the band in 1996. Matt also talks about what he appreciated about Jeff Buckley as a composer and as a mentor. I also ask him some questions that our other guests had about Jeff: Was he shy? Was he worn down by the heavy emotional content of the songs? Matt always gives detailed answers, often using metaphors to get his points across. Any musician or Buckley fan will get a lot out of this candid and sometimes emotional conversation. Thanks Matt. It was honor! You are a legend!
Theme Music “Kanga Roo” Sydney September 1995
“Last Goodbye” Frankfurt February 1995
“Dream Brother” Chicago May 1995
"Grace" Bearsville Studio Fall 1993
Co-Edited by Konrad Meissner
Thank You to Mercedes Beene for consultations and your fabulous blog : notwithyoubutofyou.blogspot.com
and TH-cam channel: @mercedesbeene9536
Most photos by Merri Cyr, but several from other greats 📸 (such as Renaud Monfourny!)
Hey! Did you know you can contact Matt for lessons or recordings (underdubbing)?
Click here to learn how to get in touch with him:
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"From recording the seminal cult-creating album Grace with Jeff Buckley to years of touring with the beloved St. Vincent, I've worked with a wide spectrum of artists over the past two decades including Rufus Wainwright, Angus and Julia Stone, and recently Miike Snow.
I'm originally from Texas but living in New York City opened up the most opportunities for developing a drumming career. I've recorded and played with Rhodes, Jade Bird, Teddy Thompson, Jeff Taylor, John Mayer, Dan Mangan, Dean Wareham of Galaxy 500, Tal Wilkenfeld, Will Stratton, Elysian Fields, Cones, Dope Lemon, Martha Wainwright, The Walking Who, Gabriel Kahane, Chris Stills, Anna Calvi, Duncan Sheik, Vivian Bond, Harper Simon, Keren Ann, Gerry Leonard, Reeves Gabrels, Tom Freund, Beth Orton, Suzanne Vega, Rickie Lee Jones and Miirrors.
I have also have worked with great producers such as Marius Devries, Rick Rubin, Simone Felice, Andy Wallace, Eric J, Andrew Wyatt, John Agnello, John Alagia, Thomas Bartlett, Tony Buchen, Tony Visconti, Tony Berg, Ben Harper, Hod David, and Kieran Kelly.
Moving successively from NYC to Los Angeles, and then to Austin has allowed for an expanded studio setup that is ideal for remote recording. Signature drum parts, rhythmic hooks, hypnotic patterns, contrasting textures, and heavy grooves have always been my passion.
I'm looking forward to creative interfacing with great musical minds, either in person or across the world!"
Matt uses:
- Istanbul cymbals
istanbulcymbals.com
- Tama drums
www.tama.com/usa/
- Vater sticks
www.vater.com
- Evans heads
www.daddario.com/products/percussion/evans-drumheads/
“Everyone Has A Jeff Buckley Story” is created, recorded, edited and produced by Jeff Haley. Co-Produced by Konrad
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