September 07, 2024
I’m currently writing what is almost my 1700th piece of content for IMC. So, after having written so much, and if you’re a regular reader, I believe you know my tastes by heart. If there’s a warm voice, and an acoustic guitar blending beautifully with a piano, then Niko’s going to be hooked. Yeah, you’re right.
That’s the winning combo used by artist Matt Bednarsky, and of course, it worked! Based in Pennsylvania, like our IMC Family member Kahone Concept, Matt stacks masterpieces on his Spotify, with some of his tracks surpassing the million streams mark.
Despite that, he remains humble and approachable, continuously delighting his community with songs more wonderful than the last.
"Your Guide" is his latest single, and it makes quite an impact. No, Matt didn’t need flashy production or a thousand instruments to blow us away. Guitar, voice, piano, and voilà—our hearts soar to the sound of his romantic and passionate lyrics.
To describe the song, Matt himself told us:
"It's a sort of meditation on loving yourself in order to pour out to others. And, it's another way of expressing the notion to ‘listen to your heart’".
And he’s absolutely right. Listening to this little folk gem brings a sense of peace and makes you feel accompanied. Even if you’re living in the middle of nowhere in deep solitude, this song will make you forget your isolation. Once again, a word of caution to those who love 15-second videos and don’t have the patience to listen to a song longer than 2 minutes: this one’s not for you. "Your Guide" is a song that takes its time, inviting us on a journey of nearly 5 minutes of pure beauty.
Oh, I hadn’t mentioned the purity of his absolutely incredible vocals? With a slight reverb, Matt’s warm and comforting voice pierces straight to the heart, connecting directly to our emotions. An authentic connection like this deserves to be savored, allowing time to fully appreciate the simplicity and positive aura of this song.
So, shall we hit play again and listen once more? Because, without trying to influence you, we can’t seem to stop!
Added to our "New IMC Friday" playlists on Spotify for 30 days.
Matt Bednarsky's take on "Your Guide"
This song was written during a very turbulent season of life, surrounded by illness and tragedy. In a way, writing this song was an exercise in centering myself.
A bit more about Matt Bednarsky
Singer/songwriter, guitarist, polyglot, world traveler, perpetual learner, aspiring peacemaker. There are a lot of ways to describe Matt. As a singer/songwriter, he’s released five full-length studio albums, opened for British legend Joan Armatrading, was named a 2015 Artist of the Year by Concerts In Your Home, played for audiences in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia, been heard on national television, and has garnered over 10 million streams on Spotify and over 3 million views on YouTube. His genre-nebulous style is characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals. Now based in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, by way of Connecticut, New York City, Italy, Peru, Nashville, and Costa Rica, Matt is always awaiting and seeking new ways to inspire and comfort audiences around the world.
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