Matt Glass
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Matt Glass is a photographer living in Utah. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree from Weber State University
and is currently an MFA candidate at the Cranbrook Academy Of Art
In 2009, Matt exhibited his Apocrypha series of photographs. The visual style in this series is inspired by Baroque Art
as well as modern cinematic lighting. In his artist statement he describes the work:
In 2010, Matt exhibited his newest series, The Origin of Waking. In it, he supplements his photographs with music. Each image has a corresponding song.
from 2003-2005. In addition to playing drums in the band, he recorded and mixed their two first albums Understanding The Brobecks and Happiest Nuclear Winter. In 2005, he left the band to pursue his degree in Photography. Since then, he has performed with and recorded several bands including Michael Gross and The Statuettes and The Lazy Waves.
In 2010, Matt played drums, keyboards and produced a cover of the Little Shop of Horrors
song Skid Row(Downtown) with Dallon Weekes of The Brobecks
, featuring additional vocals from Brendon Urie
and guitar by Ian Crawford
.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
In the United States and Canada, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, usually abbreviated BFA, is the standard undergraduate degree for students seeking a professional education in the visual or performing arts. In some countries such a degree is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts or BCA...
degree from Weber State University
Weber State University
Weber State University is a public university located in the city of Ogden in Weber County, Utah, USA. It was founded in 1889 and is a coeducational, publicly supported university offering professional, liberal arts and technical certificates, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees...
and is currently an MFA candidate at the Cranbrook Academy Of Art
Photography
Matt Glass is known for his narrative, cinematic photographic style. His work ranges from comical and sarcastic to horrific and violent. Matt has been featured in several magazine and was an honorable mention in American Photo's Images Of The Year competition in 2007 and 2008In 2009, Matt exhibited his Apocrypha series of photographs. The visual style in this series is inspired by Baroque Art
Baroque art
Baroque painting is the painting associated with the Baroque cultural movement. The movement is often identified with Absolutism, the Counter Reformation and Catholic Revival, but the existence of important Baroque art and architecture in non-absolutist and Protestant states throughout Western...
as well as modern cinematic lighting. In his artist statement he describes the work:
Each photograph represents a different narrative, but they all take place in the same apocalyptic world. In this world, an unknown event has left humanity in ruin. The source of the violence and destruction is never seen. The human reaction to this apocalypse is the focus.
In 2010, Matt exhibited his newest series, The Origin of Waking. In it, he supplements his photographs with music. Each image has a corresponding song.
... listening to the music can expand on the imagery of the photograph without spelling out exactly what is happening and what it might mean ... The songs don't have specifics, just moods.
Music
Matt Glass was the drummer of The BrobecksThe Brobecks
The Brobecks is an American indie rock band, and a project of singer/songwriter Dallon Weekes. The band is unsigned and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. The band's sound uses a wide variety of instrumentation and attributes its influences to artists such as George...
from 2003-2005. In addition to playing drums in the band, he recorded and mixed their two first albums Understanding The Brobecks and Happiest Nuclear Winter. In 2005, he left the band to pursue his degree in Photography. Since then, he has performed with and recorded several bands including Michael Gross and The Statuettes and The Lazy Waves.
In 2010, Matt played drums, keyboards and produced a cover of the Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors may refer to:* The Little Shop of Horrors, a 1960 film directed by Roger Corman* Little Shop of Horrors , a 1982 musical based on the 1960 film...
song Skid Row(Downtown) with Dallon Weekes of The Brobecks
The Brobecks
The Brobecks is an American indie rock band, and a project of singer/songwriter Dallon Weekes. The band is unsigned and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. The band's sound uses a wide variety of instrumentation and attributes its influences to artists such as George...
, featuring additional vocals from Brendon Urie
Brendon Urie
Brendon Boyd Urie is an American musician and the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, pianist and singer-songwriter of Panic! at the Disco. He also plays drums, bass guitar, accordion, organ, cello, violin, and trumpet.-Early life:...
and guitar by Ian Crawford
Ian Crawford
Ian Crawford is a musician from Auburn, Washington. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of American pop rock band The Cab, as well as for his involvement in various side projects such as Stamps. On June 1, 2009 The Cab's lead singer Alexander DeLeon announced on his blog that guitarist...
.
Discography
| Release year | Album | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Summer Singles | The Lazy Waves | Producer, additional Drums, Keyboards and Vocals |
| 2011 | cBROOKone EP | Matt Glass | Everything |
| 2010 | The Lazy Waves | The Lazy Waves | Producer, additional Drums, Keyboards and Vocals |
| 2010 | Telepath | Michael Gross and The Statuettes | Producer, Drums, Keyboards |
| 2010 | The Origin of Waking | Matt Glass | Everything |
| 2010 | Impulse & Exports | Michael Gross and The Statuettes | Producer, Drums, Keyboards |
| 2009 | Dust & Daylight | Michael Gross and The Statuettes | Drums, Keyboards |
| 2008 | Tales from a Country Home | Michael Gross | Producer, Drums, Keyboards |
| 2008 | Let's Become Actors | Let's Become Actors | Drums |
| 2007 | Small Cuts EP | The Brobecks The Brobecks The Brobecks is an American indie rock band, and a project of singer/songwriter Dallon Weekes. The band is unsigned and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. The band's sound uses a wide variety of instrumentation and attributes its influences to artists such as George... |
Producer, Drums (on song Boring) |
| 2007 | Research Your Friends | Let's Become Actors | Producer, Drums, Keyboards |
| 2005 | Happiest Nuclear Winter Happiest Nuclear Winter Happiest Nuclear Winter is an album by American rock band The Brobecks. It was self-recorded, and produced by Matt Glass and The Brobecks and released in 2005.-Track listing:... |
The Brobecks The Brobecks The Brobecks is an American indie rock band, and a project of singer/songwriter Dallon Weekes. The band is unsigned and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. The band's sound uses a wide variety of instrumentation and attributes its influences to artists such as George... |
Producer, Drums, Keyboards |
| 2003 | Understanding The Brobecks | The Brobecks The Brobecks The Brobecks is an American indie rock band, and a project of singer/songwriter Dallon Weekes. The band is unsigned and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and Los Angeles, California. The band's sound uses a wide variety of instrumentation and attributes its influences to artists such as George... |
Producer, Drums |