A Glassful of Doubt - Music/Video Imagery, part 1

First and foremost, I am a composer. With the advent of YouTube, it became apparent that adding visual imagery would garner more interest in my work then a static audio presentation. I’d already created a body of photography and visual art that I could draw on for this purpose. To this I added video clips, the purpose of which was to help listeners better understand the context of my vision.

Three Minute Man

Matt's latest project “Three Minute Man,” is a reflection of a simpler songwriting approach in a collection of new songs that clock in around 3 minutes each. Breathing life into these songs is a band of old friends and fine musicians from Baltimore and surrounding locales.

1814! The Rock Opera

Originating the role of General George Armistead, this campy rock opera tell the story of the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812. Incorporating the sounds of 1980s rock and pop music, the show tells of the burning of the white house, a (fictional) love affair between Mary Pickersgill and Armistead, and the successes of Sam Smith among other notables in the history of the war. Aiming not for historical accuracy, but entertainment, the show is a spectacle and beginners guide to the historical event.

Paintings

This project is a combination of oil and acrylic paintings. I explored unique ways to express what I was feeling at the moment whether it was through a realistic painting or an abstract painting.

Portraits

As an artist I have always been interested in portaiture and fascinated with capturing realism through my drawings. These detailed drawings consist of different topics including politics, culture, music, and social issues. I hope to capture the emotion of the subject while evoking the same feeling upon the viewer.

I Don't Feel Dead Yet

This Shadow Puppet Crankie* illustrates an old african american folk tale, ghost story adapted by Craig Dominey and Veronica Byrd. We follow a couple's humorous journey to letting go, Louisianna style. Jay Dilisio accompanies on fiddle. All papercuts and shadow puppets were hand cut with a hobby knife.

*A crankie or moving panorama is a scroll of artwork in a box, often illustrating a story or song that it is presented with. The ream of paper or fabric rolled around 2 posts, which is then pulled across the front, much like film in an old camera.

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