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| Matt Nathanson | Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals |
| Ron Aniello | Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards |
| Marcus Barone | Conductor |
| Matt Chamberlain | Percussion, Drums, Loops |
| Jamie Muhoberac | Piano, Keyboards |
| Sergio Andrade | Bass |
| Carol Mukagawa | Track Performer |
| Emm Gryner | Background Vocals |
| DavÃd Garza | Electric Guitar, Guitar (Nylon String) |
| Eve Butler | Track Performer |
| Glen Phillips | Background Vocals |
| Matt Fish | Cello, Track Performer |
| Gunter Fliszar | Percussion |
| Mark Weinberg | Bass |
| Ron Aniello | Producer, Engineer |
| David Hopkins | String Arrangements |
| Stephen Marcussen | Mastering |
| Bob Seger | Composer |
| Eric Sarafin | Engineer |
| Clint Roth | Engineer |
| Matt Nathanson | Composer |
| Kevin Meeker | Engineer |
| Kentaro Takahaski | Engineer |
| Mark Weinberg | Composer |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
I first listened to this cd on the way home from a shopping trip with my sister. The first song, Angel, was really good...like stopping a conversation good! I'm always happy when i listen to his music. It's so amazing! His voice is awesome and so's the music and lyrics. It's just a really awesome cd and totally worth buying!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Let me start by noting that I reserve 5 stars for those recordings that strike me as ground breaking in their fields. I decided to give this CD a try after reading a review in Acoustic Guitar magazine. As I continue to listen to this CD I become increasingly impressed with the pop sensibility found in the arrangements. Comparisons with the growing number of singer-songwriters such as John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, and others are obvious. Matt Nathanson leans closer to the pop side of that group, but his work here proves that he belongs right up there with them. Personal favorites include Curve of the Earth, I Saw, and Angel. I'm surprised that I have not heard more about Matt Nathanson with respect to radio play (as of this writing 9/04), but I really don't keep up on what is hitting the airwaves. If you are a fan of the new group of male pop singer songwriters, then I highly recommend Matt Nathanson's Beneath These Fireworks to you.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Matt Nathanson is a different brand of the male singer/songwriter; his music speaks to anyone who has ever felt emotion that settles into the depths of your body. What makes this album a treasure are the beautiful, and at many times, poetic lyrics Matt Nathanson fans have come to appreciate, and expect from him; ie: "you trip me up/ leave me strangled with your awkward, untouchable lips" from Lucky Boy. Beneath these Fireworks is a step up in actual sound quality from his other albums; it seems with Beneath that he has really learned how to convey his message with his voice as well as his words. Give him a chance, you will not be disappointed.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I you love Matt, you'll fall in love with Jason Mraz!!!!!!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Matt Nathanson has a tough task ahead of him. Somehow, he has to overcome comparisons to John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, and Howie Day and establish himself as more mature than most of bubblegum pop singer-songwriters of the day. If you give this album a listen, it's easy to see that he has the talent to do it. His lyrics reveal a depth of understanding of human relationships and emotions which has rarely been achieved in radio-friendly music-- but he succeeds. The poignant "Angel" starts the album off right, showcasing Nathanson's beautiful tenor. "Suspended" is the first single, a song about love transforming Nathanson's confidence in himself. The soaring vocals and catchy tune practically guarantee you'll be hearing this on the radio sometime soon. The album stays strong throughout; Ryan Adams fans should check out "Curve of the Earth," and U2 and REM fans will probably enjoy "Weight of it All." If you're a fan of good music, check this album out!
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Posted October 1, 2010
The best collection of songs I have heard on one CD in , say, 30 years. Period.
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Posted October 1, 2010
A less obnoxious version of John Mayer or even Dashboard Confessionals. If you like soft guitar sounds and a warm voice to comfort you during the mellow nights, give this album a chance. The songs hae heart and meaning, and you'll grow to like them. It's one of those cds that you can leave playing in the background and hum to. I first heard of this artist on an episode of Joan of Arcadia, and immediately decided to check him out. I was not disappointed. Nathanson is defintely a hidden treasure, who will possibly spring up on the big scene in a couple of years or so.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is without a doubt the strongest, most eloquent, most enlightening, most honest and earnest and eargasmic record to come our way in a very long while. If you like John Meyer, Jack Johnson, Howie Day, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Ani DeFranco, Michael Hedges, Counting Crows, Dave Mathiews, Elvis Costello, REM, Sting, U2 -- Journey for that matter -- Matt is all of this rolled up in one. This album should be bought, put in a CD player and listened to often. It cannot and will not disappoint.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Matt has been on the scene for a while, making records since 1993. *Beneath These Fireworks* is Matt's first major-label release, and it is excellent. There is not a weak song on this album. *Beneath These Fireworks* gathers a few songs from his earlier independent releases and adds seven songs' worth of never-before-released material. The songs on this release are diverse and the sound is rich. I particularly like "Sad Songs" from his new material. Matt has a great voice and his talent is noticeable in every song on this release. Those who enjoy music by Howie Day, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band, and David Gray likely will enjoy Matt's music. If he plays a show near you, go see it. Not only is he an extremely talented singer-songwriter, but he is an extremely funny person. Go for good music, a good deal of laughing, and at least one good belly laugh. :-)
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Steve Leggett
San Francisco's Matt Nathanson has released five independent albums and an EP in the past ten years, and through steady touring and a dynamic stage presence, has built up a loyal fan base. Beneath These Fireworks, produced by Ron Aniello, is Nathanson's major label debut, and he doesn't waste the opportunity, cherry picking a trio of songs from his earlier releases "Bare," "Bent," "Lucky Boy" to re-record, and with some radio-ready new material, the result is an impressively cohesive pop album. Nathanson's songs are full of the fractured hearts and broken confessions of unhealthy relationships, and while his lyrics stray at times into an ornate despondency, the sheer pop ...