This song is the song I play every time I think of my father or visit his memorialized site. He died in the Westray Coal Mine in Pictou County Nova Scotia. I can remember him coming up from underground with black hands and black coal dust around his eyelids. His work boots were brown, but turned black from the coal dust. "I can't fall asleep for the dreams that may come, when the walls cave in and the coal fills my lungs" - our family lived that nightmare for the past 25 years. Ashes to dust with these coal mining blues....
I'm so sorry to hear this tragic loss. It is so sad to know the sacrifices our loved ones give up for their loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences.
I work underground and I love what I do. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are a family under there and it's been like no other job/brotherhood ever.
Ahhh... what a string of coincidences! First of all... sorry about your father. Can´t imagine what that life has been like, although I have been involved in a few km of road tunnel in Iceland. I have however been trying to remember the name of a band that I was introduced to wayyy back and I absolutely fell for. It was from your area. When I saw your name and Nova Scotia all the pieces fell into the right place. Band: Mackeel. Album: Plaid. My late friend, geologist and a great human being, Dr. Gerardo Iturrino, introduced me to that music while we were on a research mission in the Indian Ocean in 1997. Thanks!
As a former coal miner in Alabama, this song hits the nail on the head. Working 6-7 days a week 1,900 feet below ground. But I wouldn’t change anything about working down there with an amazing group of guys, or should I say family. I have listened to this song so many times.
I remember being asked the question: If you could go back in time and meet anyone who would it be? My answer has varied over the years. This concert is at the top of my list. There is so much pure emotion and just incredible talent. Matt Anderson is one of the greatest performers of all time.
Roar of a Lion, the breath of a mouse.. One of the best lines I've ever heard. Thats if for those of you who might not know about coal mining. Lungs full of dust. What a great line Matt. Add another fan my man.
My dad worked the mines in Natal B.C in the 50s. He hated every day but had kids to feed. He would come home at night and play his fiddle to forget the fear. He quit one day when he was walking out of the mine and it collapsed behind him. But had to go back. I loved that man. Miss you Dad.
Matt is finally getting the recognition he well deserves...Maple Blues Award.. he kicked ass down in Memphis, Tennessee, got mimself high honours and brought home the chrome!! Some good for a Carleton County Boy from New Brunswick, Canada!!
Why are not these songs on Spotify? Just clean, raw tunes played and singed straight from the heart without ever touching a computer! This sound makes my whole boddy and soul come to life. Thank you so much for the music. It means the world to me..
just brilliant, reminds me of hard days working the farm up at 4 finish late at 8. my old mam has past, cancer got her ,was like throwing a grenade into our family. still love you mum
Had the great pleasure of listening to this guy on the Blues Cruise, really wonderful and also a gentleman. Even got to talk to him, had never heard him before not realizing how big he was in Canada. great artist and song writer
How would someone find anything thumb down with this guy, I have seen him 3 times and he has more talent then 10 artists combined hands down and is a great guy and humble to boot.
I heard a CBC radio broadcast of his last night while driving home. This song spoke to my soul, and his voice and sound just moved me. I am so glad I was able to find his music online and definitely will be purchasing as much of his music as I can! All I can say is WOW!
I'm so glad you appeared on my play list somehow but now you will be one of my favorites. Have coal miner history in my family back to the early 1900's. My grandmother and grandfather lived in Welch West Virginia and he was a coal miner.
Every time I hear Matt Andersen, I am inspired. Wherever Matt performs, he continues to build communities whether this is on stage with fellow performers and collaborators or where he resides in support of fundraising and relief efforts. Matt engages with music fans and always makes time to say "hello". It is not only his phenomenal talent that earns him an avid, grass-roots following around the world - but also his generous and humble nature.
Honestly i do not know why it took 28 years of my life til i discovered this guy. Absolutely AMAZING. Why the hell isnt he that famous as he deserves to be?
Thanks Matt. I met you a couple years ago in Welland Ont at Luminaqua. I bought your album there. I am trying to learn this song as a prayer for the men of the Springhill disaster. Brings tears to my eyes remembering the company towns, the men trying to put bread on the table and the wives, son's and daughters who lost them.
Matt's an all around great person!! I've seen him stay after a paid show to put on a free performance for those who couldn't get tickets! And in between sets he was out cutting a rug with the crowd!! My hat goes off to this guy!
Saw Matt when he opened for OCMS a couple years ago in Kalamazoo at the State Theater. He had the whole crowd going and I made sure I bought a CD afterwards. This song is certainly my favorite but overall he's a talented musician and we're lucky people like him are still rockin' from town to town.
Wow! Your voice! I'm speechless!!! You have an amazing sound! Truly gifted... The Lord blessed you well. And your song brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my Daddy❤!
i wish i could like this a million times.. no words could ever describe how much love i have for this song, and how much respect i have for my great uncle. And not to mention The Singing Miner during the Springhill N.S mine collapse. May the higher power watch over those brave individuals who give up their time to slave in the darkness and gasses for years to barely feed their families.. I couldn't imagine a week trapped in a coal mine with nothing to drink but your own piss.. that kinda shit takes a real fucking man.
One of one of my favorite songs reminds me of my father for 40 years coal mining love it love to see you live sometime ny friend matt in concert lol merry Christmas my friend and a happy new year
Matt, your an incredible Man.... im kind of a hard ass thats lived a more then tough life , there are not many things that give me a feeling in my heart and my soul like you do with your music...I personally appriciate everything you are my Man....i hope i have an opportunity one day to see one of your performances .....keep it real my friend.
saw you open for doyle in mass....second time ive heard this song....and once again almost brought me to tears....amazing songwriting....dynamic voice....and an all around awesome song.....
Seen this guy live twice, out of all of the concerts I have been to those were the best hands down. This guy is a phenomenal artist and a good soul, too bad others havent discovered him.
Watched Matt in Banff a couple of weeks back. To my east-coast Canadian brothers and sisters: please keep encouraging your kids to learn the music of your people. You have a unique culture, and your contribution to the spiritual feast of our people must persist. It must continue. Please.
I despise pop music as much as the next guy but I cant blame folks for trying to make money. It sucks, but it's the current state of the music industry.
Its all where you look. Support your local musicians they play and sing music your soul was raised on. Support your your local music store even if you dont play they will direct you to the most bad a $$ musicians you'll ever meet.
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This song is the song I play every time I think of my father or visit his memorialized site. He died in the Westray Coal Mine in Pictou County Nova Scotia. I can remember him coming up from underground with black hands and black coal dust around his eyelids. His work boots were brown, but turned black from the coal dust.
"I can't fall asleep for the dreams that may come, when the walls cave in and the coal fills my lungs" - our family lived that nightmare for the past 25 years. Ashes to dust with these coal mining blues....
Rugged. God bless you and yours.
I'm so sorry to hear this tragic loss. It is so sad to know the sacrifices our loved ones give up for their loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences.
Iam sorry for your loss
I work underground and I love what I do. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are a family under there and it's been like no other job/brotherhood ever.
Ahhh... what a string of coincidences! First of all... sorry about your father. Can´t imagine what that life has been like, although I have been involved in a few km of road tunnel in Iceland. I have however been trying to remember the name of a band that I was introduced to wayyy back and I absolutely fell for. It was from your area. When I saw your name and Nova Scotia all the pieces fell into the right place. Band: Mackeel. Album: Plaid. My late friend, geologist and a great human being, Dr. Gerardo Iturrino, introduced me to that music while we were on a research mission in the Indian Ocean in 1997. Thanks!
Thank you internet, these are the miracle finds I live for, awesome music, new fan! ;D
INDEED...
Just so talented. I love his voice.
I saw one of his shows in Ottawa, it was absolutely mindblowing! This Nova Scotia native is a gem of a player and what a voice he has!
me too -
As a former coal miner in Alabama, this song hits the nail on the head. Working 6-7 days a week 1,900 feet below ground. But I wouldn’t change anything about working down there with an amazing group of guys, or should I say family. I have listened to this song so many times.
"The man in the mirror
Looks nothing like me
Just a weary reminder
Of what I used to be"
hits hard..
Teared up big time
I’m Welsh so my country has a deep mining heritage; my grandfather was a miner. Great song Matt
I remember being asked the question: If you could go back in time and meet anyone who would it be? My answer has varied over the years. This concert is at the top of my list. There is so much pure emotion and just incredible talent. Matt Anderson is one of the greatest performers of all time.
My great grandpa, grandpa and dad were all coal miners.
I appreciate how hard they all worked to take care of our family.
❤❤❤
Dude never stop singing!
Roar of a Lion, the breath of a mouse.. One of the best lines I've ever heard. Thats if for those of you who might not know about coal mining. Lungs full of dust.
What a great line Matt. Add another fan my man.
Thats my favorite also. Discovered Matt 4 yrs. Ago.
My dad worked the mines in Natal B.C in the 50s. He hated every day but had kids to feed. He would come home at night and play his fiddle to forget the fear. He quit one day when he was walking out of the mine and it collapsed behind him. But had to go back. I loved that man. Miss you Dad.
When you discover REAL music, you discover MATT ANDERSON!....been following him 10+ years! Never gets old !
Just discovered this man today. Totally blown away by his voice !
Cindy Marie same here.
3 years later, and me too
Tim Dunn 1 month later here
I first heard him do Springstien's I'm on Fire He absolutely KILLED that song and put Bruce's version of it to shame. I have been a fan ever since.
I just found him now during coronavirus.
One of the best songs ever.. great performance
That's right from the heart, you could see it, the honesty and caring ...just great
Matt is finally getting the recognition he well deserves...Maple Blues Award.. he kicked ass down in Memphis, Tennessee, got mimself high honours and brought home the chrome!! Some good for a Carleton County Boy from New Brunswick, Canada!!
Why are not these songs on Spotify? Just clean, raw tunes played and singed straight from the heart without ever touching a computer! This sound makes my whole boddy and soul come to life. Thank you so much for the music. It means the world to me..
They are now!
@@xxce1998xx wohoooo! Thank you very much 🙌🙌
I just can't believe I found this guy who has just blown me totally away
just brilliant, reminds me of hard days working the farm up at 4 finish late at 8.
my old mam has past, cancer got her ,was like throwing a grenade into our family.
still love you mum
The voice is whisky soaked and butter smooth!
My late grandad was coal miner in the North of England, where men where born, he would have been in awe at this singing poet
I’ve listened to this hundreds of times and I’m going to listen 1000 more , love this guy.
Sang it son!! Don't just hear it,FEEL it!! God bless you Matt
This man and his soulful-bluesy music is my escape from reality. Even if it's for a few minutes at a time.
Gator His voice is just out of this world isn’t it
Had the great pleasure of listening to this guy on the Blues Cruise, really wonderful and also a gentleman. Even got to talk to him, had never heard him before not realizing how big he was in Canada. great artist and song writer
How would someone find anything thumb down with this guy, I have seen him 3 times and he has more talent then 10 artists combined hands down and is a great guy and humble to boot.
I heard a CBC radio broadcast of his last night while driving home. This song spoke to my soul, and his voice and sound just moved me. I am so glad I was able to find his music online and definitely will be purchasing as much of his music as I can! All I can say is WOW!
Coal Mining Blues is a great album, right from the heart.
Can't believe he's not more known around the world he's simply fantastic ❤️
Matt ROCKED Woodford Folk Festival in Australia!! He is truly amazing, great entertainer...
Gosh, I hope he comes back 🙏🏼
I'm so glad you appeared on my play list somehow but now you will be one of my favorites. Have coal miner history in my family back to the early 1900's. My grandmother and grandfather lived in Welch West Virginia and he was a coal miner.
WTF!!!I just stumbled on this great talent. The Heart and Soul emanates through and through.
Every time I hear Matt Andersen, I am inspired. Wherever Matt performs, he continues to build communities whether this is on stage with fellow performers and collaborators or where he resides in support of fundraising and relief efforts. Matt engages with music fans and always makes time to say "hello". It is not only his phenomenal talent that earns him an avid, grass-roots following around the world - but also his generous and humble nature.
Thats the good stuff right there. I prefer music tou can feel - and if you cant feel this you ain't lived long enough.
Honestly i do not know why it took 28 years of my life til i discovered this guy. Absolutely AMAZING. Why the hell isnt he that famous as he deserves to be?
Just getting home from seeing him live, I've seen him live several times and he blows me away every time. He should be more famous than he is.
Son of a ....this guy is my new favorite musician! Love, love, love it!!
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His songs seem very genuine and from the heart. So that was my impression of what kind of guy he is.
Thanks Matt. I met you a couple years ago in Welland Ont at Luminaqua. I bought your album there. I am trying to learn this song as a prayer for the men of the Springhill disaster. Brings tears to my eyes remembering the company towns, the men trying to put bread on the table and the wives, son's and daughters who lost them.
Matt's an all around great person!! I've seen him stay after a paid show to put on a free performance for those who couldn't get tickets! And in between sets he was out cutting a rug with the crowd!! My hat goes off to this guy!
A big man with a huge talent Greetings from Ireland 👏👏🍀
Saw Matt when he opened for OCMS a couple years ago in Kalamazoo at the State Theater. He had the whole crowd going and I made sure I bought a CD afterwards. This song is certainly my favorite but overall he's a talented musician and we're lucky people like him are still rockin' from town to town.
Wow! Your voice! I'm speechless!!! You have an amazing sound! Truly gifted... The Lord blessed you well. And your song brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my Daddy❤!
what a wonderful voice
Incredible!!! Blue collar American song!! We built this country on hard work, we should all unite!
You have an Awesome Voice . 👍
I could listen to you sing all day .
💙💙💙💙
Saw him at WorldFest last summer and couldn't leave the tent he was under. Amazing performer with an equally amazing heart and soul.
Supreme talent oozes from every pore from this man.
Love, love, love this!!!
A power performance in the truest sense of the term; love this guy
i wish i could like this a million times.. no words could ever describe how much love i have for this song, and how much respect i have for my great uncle. And not to mention The Singing Miner during the Springhill N.S mine collapse. May the higher power watch over those brave individuals who give up their time to slave in the darkness and gasses for years to barely feed their families.. I couldn't imagine a week trapped in a coal mine with nothing to drink but your own piss.. that kinda shit takes a real fucking man.
i cant think of anybody i rather listen to than matt andersen...
wow super voice and guitar player
man you rock..love your stuff
just amazing!
Great Song - play it all the time!
I absolutely love this song - and love the way Matt performs it
This is amazing!
Beautiful
you are an angel thank you
hope he makes down near the panhandle of Florida soon-this guy is amazing
One of one of my favorite songs reminds me of my father for 40 years coal mining love it love to see you live sometime ny friend matt in concert lol merry Christmas my friend and a happy new year
Ik ga met mijn zoon zondag in Eindhoven kijken, ben zeer benieuwd. Volg hem al een jaartje of wat,
Matt, your an incredible Man.... im kind of a hard ass thats lived a more then tough life , there are not many things that give me a feeling in my heart and my soul like you do with your music...I personally appriciate everything you are my Man....i hope i have an opportunity one day to see one of your performances .....keep it real my friend.
What a voice , fantastic
I'm in awe when I hear/watch Matt perform. Now I know what song I want playing on my way back from amazed.
saw you open for doyle in mass....second time ive heard this song....and once again almost brought me to tears....amazing songwriting....dynamic voice....and an all around awesome song.....
as much as I love ol Stan Rogers, I've got to say that this man is in a league all of his own...and he owns it.
As a son a a caper coal miner..thank you sir
Oh my, WTF, sooo awesome! Love it
He is the best. Great voice.
Awesome.
wat a ledgen.. never ever stop singing ur voice and words are amazing
Wow, what a great song!
saw him live....words can not describe the feeling of being there....
Seen this guy live twice, out of all of the concerts I have been to those were the best hands down. This guy is a phenomenal artist and a good soul, too bad others havent discovered him.
I love this song, It not only pays homage to the coal miners but has a special place in my heart, for life and how hard we work, loved ones, peace.
This guy deserves way more attention than what he has.
My favorite I've heard so far by Matt - the vocal showcase and the lyrics really speak to me.
you are amazing matt anderson
Such an amazing talent..thank you and hope to see ya soon
OUTSTANDING!
Watched Matt in Banff a couple of weeks back. To my east-coast Canadian brothers and sisters: please keep encouraging your kids to learn the music of your people. You have a unique culture, and your contribution to the spiritual feast of our people must persist. It must continue. Please.
The real deal. Thank you Matt.
The Best!
Parabéns. Ótimo som... ótima voz...
Love this guy definitely if he comes to New Zealand going to see
Zijn geweest, was echt geweldig. Wel grijs geworden
reminds me of bein in the mines in virginia
so many emotions...
This guy kills me every time I hear his music 😰😭😭😭😔
Respect!
I just found you this afternoon after a huge day at work and its EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED !
THANK YOU
Come tour Australia!
he's the best of the best
You are great man!
Você ganhou um fã brasileiro!!!
Matt, você é fantástico, fiquei muito feliz de descobrir a sua música.
I'm sorry... there's ppl like this man out there... and Justin bieber is famous why?????
Because 13 year old girls rule the music industry.
No I guess the music industry rules 13 years old girls.
Because Matt is a treasure and Justin is an exploited brat.
I despise pop music as much as the next guy but I cant blame folks for trying to make money. It sucks, but it's the current state of the music industry.
Its all where you look. Support your local musicians they play and sing music your soul was raised on. Support your your local music store even if you dont play they will direct you to the most bad a $$ musicians you'll ever meet.
This guy is good. Saw him on CTV Morning Live from Halifax, and really liked his playing and singing.
hell I want to have a few beers with this guy!!!!
As good as gets !! Fabulous
Monsieur,
Laissez moi vous dire que votre voix et don du ciel...
Vous êtes sublime...
✨😌🎸🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼
C'est vrai Sandrine!
you are great.