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Sigmon's Solo CD is New Smart Pop Rock for Hungry Adult Audience
Sigmon's premiere solo release "One Opens Up" addresses
an all-too-noticeable absence of intelligent, world-wise pop music. This thirteen
song collection is
an engaging piece of work that aspires to re-energize the genre for adults who
grew up believing that music needed substance as well as style to be great. The
album was released September 5, 2006, and is available at http://www.matthewsigmon.com.
This self-performed, self-produced collection of catchy,
witty observations has culminated from a decade of contemplation and introspection.
Navigating in and
around established pop territory, Sigmon layers Beatle-esque harmonies on top
of Matthew Sweet pop sensibilities, and sprinkles in a quirkiness that is reminiscent
of Peter Gabriel. Songs like "Millennium Man" take stock of humanity's
current state after "three million years of evolution" while "Possibility"'s
backbeat smacks of Elvis Costello's "Pump It Up". These thirteen
tracks forge a sound that recalls many influences, yet is clearly unique, inspiring
many more listens.
Lightning Strikes Twice to Punctuate Sigmon's Recording
Sigmon built his recording studio from the ground
up in his home in the north Georgia mountains, but in October, 2001, prior to
recording, a lightning strike rendered nearly all of the electronics in the house
useless. "This was actually a lucky strike because it enabled me to replace
some computers and studio gear with money from insurance. It was the perfect
way to get this album off and running." Recording continued until May, 2006
when a thunderstorm produced yet another bolt of lightning which spidered out
and connected with his house. The lightning travelled through his computer and
mouse, zapping him and his pet dog. "I was making final tweaks to the master
when I was struck. My entire right side was buzzing. I half expected to look
down and see my body on the floor! But Cooper and I were fine, the recordings
were fine, and I could only presume that something was telling me I had come
full
circle
so I quickly wrapped it up."
Sigmon and Anderson Form New
Indie Label Made-Up-Media
Recording Artist/Producer Matthew Sigmon and his
wife, Julie B. Anderson, organized their Georgia-based independent record label
and publishing company, Made-Up-Media
LLC, in preparation for the September, 2006 release of "One Opens Up",
Sigmon's debut solo CD.
As president, Anderson projects a bright future, "Our combination of skills
is very compatible and I'm looking forward to providing a stream of creative
products on
the web.
Matthew
has
a huge backlog of songs with solid structure, memorable melodies and lyrics
with
his
unique
perspective and awareness. I think his music will strike a chord with adults
age 30+. It's not for kids because I don't think they'll understand the sentiments
behind the lyrics, besides, you can understand the words. It' more in line
with people who have had challenging life experiences and expect more from
music than a simple boy-meets-girl love song."
Anderson says "Matthew has been writing
steadily for 26
years
and is an
untapped resource. I'm thrilled we now have a structure
to see his creations through from the recording process to market from digital
downloads and direct sales online. We'll begin offering publishing and licensing
of the complete catalog in the near future."
Julie Anderson has been
a freelance graphic designer since 1998, working with clients such as
Coca-Cola, Home Depot,
HMS
Host, Travel Traders, WHSmith and others. http://www.made-up-media.com
Historical Mile Markers
Born Matthew Brian Sigmon (1963 Elgin, IL), he first appeared on MTV in 1985
as songwriter, lead guitar and vocalist of The Basics (Danville, IL). He went
on to form the band, Rain People (Atlanta), signing with Epic/CBS and publishers
Warner Brothers Music/Made Up Music. Rain People recorded their self-titled
debut album (1989) in Santa Monica, CA with producer/engineer Bill Drescher.
They received
critical acclaim as CD Review's "Editor's Choice - Year's 25 Best" and
gained international attention.
In the early 90's Matthew and his wife Julie began experimenting
in the studio with ambient compositions. The result was their highly regarded
30-minute piece
called "Sleeping Through The Rain". The recording was embedded with
The Monroe Institute's patented Hemi-Sync® technology, which has garnered an
impressive list of documented therapeutic applications in clinical and research
settings
for conditions like autism, insomnia, pain relief, accelerated learning and
healing.
Sigmon and Anderson's ambient compositions can be purchased at http://www.hemi-sync.com.
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Reviews
Listener comments as posted on garageband.com
Very Beatles meets Tom Petty...This is great!! The intro definitely grabs
your interest in a non-overbearing way. This has such a great feel - very free,
happy, not clouded with over-production. Original, stand-out-in-a-crowd-of-pop-crap
vocals with a heavy side of groove. Perfect length and form...Great track!
(New York, USA)
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I love [Sigmon's] double-tracked voice. This reminds me
of Simon and Garfunkel, late Beatles, Hollies. Great beat...Superior arrangement
recalls
SGT Pepper and is very well-produced. Man, I wish this stuff was on the radio!
Sparse arrangement is just the right fit for these vocals and the tambourine
rocks.
(Maryland, USA)
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Great song...maybe the most outstanding thing here!
(Germany)
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You got me on the intro. Talk about syncopated.
And that strung out dobro-sounding guitar. The drums really kick and the
punchy weird sounding
bass SO suits the rest of the rhythm section. Someone should be looking to
sign this band! The lead vocals and the harmonies are sublime (am I gushing
now?), and the crazy jangly middle eight is an absolute treat...This's gotta
be one of THE very best songs I've heard on garageband.com thus far. Did I
mention someone should give these guys a contract? Almost Julian Lennon meets
Crowded House in places and then, when you think "Okay, how long can this
last?", it ends OH SO abruptly...in such a way that you want to hit "play" all
over again - and so I will...
(Bristol, UK)
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Man... what a good song! Wait a minute, it's a GREAT song. Outstanding
guitar work, and above par, multi-layered vocals that create a rich, sweet
flavor... like chocolate seven layer cake...The various instrumentation
swells and quiets at all the right spots - unlike so much of what I've been
hearing
lately that wails on like a siren. [Sigmon] knows pacing and has the ability
to go far. Real far.
(New York, USA)
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