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Matthew Wade is a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist and he is also My Silent Bravery. He is full of rhythm and knows how to rock. With a full length LP on the way titled Diamond from Coal, big thing are expected, and he has us anticipating the official release date. GroundSounds recently caught up with My Silent Bravery for an exclusive interview check it out below.
How did you decide on the name My Silent Bravery?
People are always fascinated by the band name so I guess it was a good choice. The story is that my old band performed under a name with the initials MSB. So when I revamped a few years back, I wanted to keep those initials intact along with the fan base. A friend of mine suggested My Silent Bravery and I thought the name suited my style and sound so I rolled with it. To me, the name symbolizes inner strength, persistence, and perseverance. I feel it is part of my life’s mission to help deliver a positive message to the masses. I feel that music is one of the best ways to do this. The band name also helps serve as reminder to stay focused on that mission and stay positive!
We are all anticipating your upcoming full length LP Diamond from Coal, what can fans expect from this album?
With this record I think listeners will hear what they have come to expect from an MSB record, but with an added maturity and growth. This record is different for me because it was produced by two different producers. Half the cuts were produced locally by Anthony Resta (Collective Soul, Elton John, Guster) and half by Warren Huart (Aerosmith, The Fray, James Blunt) out in LA. Resta has actually since moved to LA as well. I think that heading out to LA to record was taking the next step for me. It took me outside of my comfort zone which is important for growth.
Can you tell us about the process of bringing Diamond from Coal to fruition? Is there a release date?
“Diamond from Coal” comes from a lyric in one of the new songs called “Stop and Go”. The idea is that a diamond is formed when there’s enough pressure that’s put on coal. For me the pressure is the hard work and persistence that has gone into chasing my musical dreams as a solo independent artist. The music is hopefully the diamond. The title is symbolic and meaningful to me as I think it’s a nice combination of my spiritual side mixed with my artistic side. The album will be released mid-2014 and features 12 new tracks.
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your track “Amazing”?
The story behind that song has changed for me, a little bit, from when I initially started, which I find pretty cool. When I went in to record “Amazing”, my initial goal with that song was a fun, happy-go-lucky type of song that people hadn’t really heard as much from me. A lot of my stuff has been a little deeper, with spiritual deeper tones and heavier subject matter. So with this song, I wanted a fun, go out and have a good time type of song.
When filming the video for Amazing, the meaning behind the song changed for me and for the better. Now, to me anyway, the song is about making the most out of what you’ve been given. You have to embrace whatever comes your way and enjoy the moment without the expectation of what you have in your mind. When things don’t go your way you have to kind of think that that maybe that’s the way they were supposed to go and make the best of the situation, make it amazing!
What was it like the day of filming for the music video “Amazing”?
When we were filming that video, things, I don’t know if you’d want to say started to go wrong, but there was a twist of fate. The filming didn’t go quite as planned, but it ended up being a blessing in disguise. There was big snow storm the night of filming which threw us a big curve ball for things logistically. We ended up changing the treatment of the video on the fly and rolling with the situation and I am so glad that we did. It was a big reminder that came to me to make the situation that you’re in amazing.
You recently opened for Daughtry, can you tell us about this experience and performance?
It was a great night and experience. I think I could sum it up best in a short video we filmed that night here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOp9QuJ0qSQ
What do you enjoy most about being on stage?
Well, I didn’t always enjoy being on stage. It actually took me some time to work up to a place where I now really enjoy it. I love the interaction with the crowd and other band members. I love the spontaneity of performing and particularly the positive energy that is created between the band and the audience. I think Eminem probably said it best in his song Till I Collapse: “Music is like magic there’s a certain feeling you get when you’re real, and you spit and people are feeling your shit.”
What do you enjoy most about being a Bostonian? What is one thing visitors should see or eat in Boston?
I love the seasons and of course the sports in Boston! I think I would be remiss if I didn’t tell people to go to a Sox game at Fenway Park if they want a true Beantown experience.
What advice would you give to aspiring musicians?
Keep following your dreams and finding your voice. Surround yourself with people that believe in you. Passion and Persistence can take you just as far as talent if not further.
As we all await Diamond from Coal, what is your next move?
Next up, is hopefully releasing this record! I am really excited for everyone to hear it already! In the interim, I am working on getting the second single from the album “On My Side” ready to go. I recently filmed a video for the song at Mechanics Hall, same venue where I recently played with Daughtry. I plan to tour behind the album and am working on getting some dates on the books as well.
Thanks Matthew!!
Thank you Groundsounds! I really appreciate the support!
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