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Matisyahu Bio
Since
the release of his 2004 debut, Shake off the dust...ARISE and the
phenomenal success of last year's Live At Stubb's, Matisyahu has
continued to bring his uncanny, electrifying fusion of orthodox Judaism
and classic reggae music to you with an incessant touring schedule and
unbelievable energy. Now, Matisyahu and the band bring you their
sophomore studio album, YOUTH.
Youth is a compelling mix of ancient and modern sounds and ideas. The
propulsive title track, with its rallying cry "youth is the engine of
the world," draws upon Matisyahu's studies of Chabad Rebbe Menachem
Mendel Schneersohn - as well as his own tumultuous past.
Born in West Chester, PA and raised in White Plains, NY, the young man
formerly known as Matthew Miller would undertake a monumental odyssey
before discovering his path - and voice - as Matisyahu (the Hebrew
equivalent of "Matthew," and the name he became known by when he became
observant). Via adventures in Colorado, Israel, Oregon, and New York
City, he not only heard a profound spiritual calling, but also discerned
a revolutionary way to share his discoveries and reflections, via the
reggae and hip-hop sounds that had long been an integral part of his
day-to-day soundtrack.
On Youth, Matisyahu explores his musical universe. Produced by legendary
reggae and dub producer Bill Laswell, with additional production by
Jimmy Douglass and Ill Factor. The character of the album's thirteen new
songs span a wide gamut. From the stark acoustic guitar driven track
"What I'm Fighting For" to the syncopated African rhythms of "Ancient
Lullabye" to the bumping beats, burbling bass, and of "Jerusalem," YOUTH
is definitely a creative step forward for the band, one they are excited
to bring to their audiences.
"Lyrically, I wanted to expand on ideas that I touched upon on the first
album, to get deeper into those things, to get to the essence," he adds
of the aesthetic leap forward. "Members of the band wrote the music
together, different people brought different things to the table, and
everyone contributed creatively." Out of this confluence of intuitive
musical interaction (honed via months of non-stop touring), and new
ideas waiting to finally be given voice, the heightened dynamics of
Youth sprang forth.
"When we made the Live At Stubb's album, we had been touring for over a
year and a half, and we really wanted to capture the energy from our
live show."
And, in turn, making that document allowed the band to turn their
attentions more fully to writing and fine-tuning Youth. "After playing
so many shows, we got to shift our focus, artistically, and go into the
studio and do overdubs and really paint with all types of colors.
"Bill has an almost Zen-like approach," observes Matisyahu. "He doesn't
make you go back and do things over and over again. He does, however,
have a great sense, when you're all finished playing, whether that take
is 'the one' or not. You get the sense that he really knows what he's
doing, but at the same time, he leaves enough space for the creative
process to happen."
Regardless of religious affiliation, most artists will tell you that the
creative force is special type of divinity that moves through them.
Matisyahu simply seeks to serve as a conduit for the messages of peace
and unity that flow through him, to improve the world the world by
sharing his music, and without letting ego or worldly desires interfere
in that communication. "That's what I'm aiming for," he admits. "I don't
think I've fully gotten there, but that's the goal." And with Youth, he
makes a quantum leap closer to attaining it.
Matisyahu Tickets
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Matisyahu Tickets
MATISYAHU
8.08.06
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa
Barbara, CA
MATISYAHU
8.09.06
Greek Theatre -
Los Angeles CA
Los
Angeles, CA
MATISYAHU
9.12.06
Embarcadero Park
South
San
Diego, CA
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