Syd Matters
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Syd Matters is a French band fronted by musician Jonathan Morali. At the time of writing, the other band members are Jean-Yves Lozac'h, Olivier Marguerit, Remi Alexandre and Clement Carle. The name Syd Matters comes from the slight modification of the names of two Pink Floyd
members: Syd Barrett
and Roger Waters
.
Syd Matters is also the pseudonym of the band's frontman, Jonathan Morali. Jonathan Morali was born in Paris on May 22 1980; the lyrics of his song 'Battle of Olympus' appear to suggest an earlier date. He started his performing career playing at small bars until being noticed by Third Side Records and signed to a recording contract.
This resulted in his first album, A Whisper and a Sigh, which was recorded during the summer of 2002. After this album was released, Morali constructed a new four-piece band and in April 2005 released his second album, Someday We Will Foresee Obstacles. A mixture of folk
and melancholic pop, his music combines slow melodies
with acoustic
instruments while holding true to its roots in electronic
music.
His songs "To All of You" and "Hello Sunshine", a Super Furry Animals
cover
, were featured in the Fox Network's The O.C.
in Season 3's The Party Favor and Season 4's The Metamorphosis, respectively.
Among his other works are a duet with Ane Brun
, 'Little Lights'. (November 28, 2005. Number of Discs: 1, Label: V2, (ASIN: B000BSZA6K).
A compilation CD named Syd Matters, was released in America on June 16, 2006. A single disc contains various songs from his two previous albums. It was released under the label, V2 North America (ASIN: B000FFJ8F8).
In January 2008, he released the album "Ghost Days" on Because.
On March 16, 2011, Syd Matters released their latest album, "Brotherocean".
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
members: Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett , born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founding member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic...
and Roger Waters
Roger Waters
George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
.
Syd Matters is also the pseudonym of the band's frontman, Jonathan Morali. Jonathan Morali was born in Paris on May 22 1980; the lyrics of his song 'Battle of Olympus' appear to suggest an earlier date. He started his performing career playing at small bars until being noticed by Third Side Records and signed to a recording contract.
This resulted in his first album, A Whisper and a Sigh, which was recorded during the summer of 2002. After this album was released, Morali constructed a new four-piece band and in April 2005 released his second album, Someday We Will Foresee Obstacles. A mixture of folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
and melancholic pop, his music combines slow melodies
Melody
A melody , also tune, voice, or line, is a linear succession of musical tones which is perceived as a single entity...
with acoustic
Acoustic music
Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means...
instruments while holding true to its roots in electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
music.
His songs "To All of You" and "Hello Sunshine", a Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band that lean towards psychedelic rock and electronic experimentation. Since their formation in Cardiff, Wales in 1993, the band has consisted of Gruff Rhys , Huw Bunford , Guto Pryce , Cian Ciaran and Dafydd Ieuan Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band...
cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
, were featured in the Fox Network's The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
in Season 3's The Party Favor and Season 4's The Metamorphosis, respectively.
Among his other works are a duet with Ane Brun
Ane Brun
Ane Brun is a songwriter, guitarist and vocalist. Since 2003 she has recorded eight albums, four of which are studio albums, a live DVD and a collection of duets...
, 'Little Lights'. (November 28, 2005. Number of Discs: 1, Label: V2, (ASIN: B000BSZA6K).
A compilation CD named Syd Matters, was released in America on June 16, 2006. A single disc contains various songs from his two previous albums. It was released under the label, V2 North America (ASIN: B000FFJ8F8).
In January 2008, he released the album "Ghost Days" on Because.
On March 16, 2011, Syd Matters released their latest album, "Brotherocean".
Track listing for Syd Matters by Syd Matters
- City Talks
- Obstacles
- To All of You
- I Care
- Someday Sometimes
- Passe Muraille
- Lost Bird
- Flow Backwards
- English Way
- Middle Class Men
- Black and White Eyes
- End and Start Again
- Battle of Olympus
- Bones
- Someday Sometimes (El P Remix)
- What Are You Looking At?
- Cloudflakes
- Everything else
External links
- Official Webpage both in French and English
- Live video at Intimepop.com