I'd like to take you through the process of writing the EP "Chasing Stardust", including the writers, where they were written and the meaning behind them. Each week I will post two songs and the stories behind them.
Track 1 "Indiana Boy" was written at Curb Publishing house in 2011. I was writing with two writers I frequently write with, Vicki Mcgehee and Brian Davis (co-writers of "I Run") and Vicki said "let's write a song that is all about you." We started talking about the things that molds a someone growing up in the Mid-West, especially Indiana, being that is where I'm from. As we wrote down where I grew up, hobbies I had and people I knew, Brian and I started working up a melody on the guitar. No sooner than we had the melody down, Vicki had written the first verse. Brian and I sat the guitars down and within an hour we had written "Indiana Boy." I almost didn't put it on this EP and at the last minute changed my mind, and glad I did. It is a tribute to where I grew up, friends I had and still have, and what it means to be raised in Middle America.
Track 2 "Chasing Stardust" was written by Gerald O'Brien, Catt Gravitt, and myself at Geralds Studio in Nashville, TN. Stardust is another term for drugs, and not being sober that long I felt like I was chasing stardust. Sometimes it is hard to put "Nashville" aside and say 'let's write something that has no boundaries, that has no filters and doesn't conform to what is "right" in music today'. Using the times I could remember, we started hashing out the things a junkie goes through. Everything from running from cheap hotels, to not being able to sleep, to it being the only thing you think about. We wanted it to have a neurotic edge that makes you feel like you are walking through each step with the singer. The song has went from something I never thought I'd play ,to helping me win CMT's Next Superstar because of a video directed by TK Mckamy. That's a good feeling
If you haven't picked up your copy of "Chasing Stardust go to http://www.mattmasonchasingstardust.com
Love ur music Matt..It come's from ur heart and soul...Fan4Ever Julia
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting to hear about the song E that is such an amazing song, I can't get enough of it. Love the new EP, you never fail to deliver, Love reading how the songs come alive, it's hard to find true country music today. Keep bring us more. Love this blog, thanks Matt. :):):)
ReplyDeleteMatt i am so glad that you put Indiana Boy on the ep. It is true to you and the boys who grew up with you. I love your music the first time i heard the origional cd my hubby had from back in the days. we love your musice still to this day. Let me tell ya when i have the music up little man inside me starts kicking like crazy he will love you just as much as we do. Keep up the good work Matt and stay true to you and the roots that got you where you are. See ya soon!!!
ReplyDeleteYou just keep giving the songs that give me goosebumps. This is interesting thing do do...giving the story lines. You are so ingrained in our lives now. I love that you write your songs with stories from your life. It makes them even more special. Love the outlaw songs!! Work for the stardom you deserve, but keep your family number one in your life. Just stay grounded & Don't forget the hell you survived and keep it in your past. I kinda worry about you, the world you're on the verge of can create problems.
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts go with you....
Love all your songs Matt as you well know =)
ReplyDeleteI know you are going to go very far in your career and cannot wait to see it happen for you! You are a awesome artist!
Anyone that can turn someone from hating country with a passion to loving it with just one listen....in my opinion....is awesome!
That person would be my hubby lol not me because I grew up a country girl ;)
I am glad that you are writing this blog and telling us the stories behind the songs, you don't see artists doing that. Yet another reason for us to love what you are doing !!