Matt pond pa photo by anna larina courtesy of the artisr. This is from their album emblems, and just might be my favorite song of all time. Matt pond pa is a new yorkbased band formed in philadelphia by singersongwriter matt pond. Matt pond pa s fifth album, emblems, marks the point where the pa became more of a nostalgic suffix than a geographic signifier it was pond s first release following his move from philadelphia to brooklyn. A notch or two better than the nature of maps, emblems doesnt emphasize hookfilled pop tunes, but rather the kind of songs that creep into your heart and. Throughout the years pond enlisted a rotating cast of collaborators for recording and touring, including cellists jim hostetter and eve miller, violinist rosie mcnamarajones, drummers mike kennedy and dan crowell, bassists matt raisch and. A lush, richly textured affair made unique by matt pond s expressive vocal and an unerring knack for crafting memorable songs, matt pond pa s first record for altitude is much in the same vein as the groups last record for polyvinyl. Several arrows later matt pond vocals, guitar chris hansen keyboardguitar leslie sisson guitar. Up above i see specks of silver in the evening sky specks of gold in the river running from the deep moonlight see us shake in the wild dist. And now 5 fulllengths, 7 eps, 9 singles, and a name stripdown later, the band is briefly slipping back on the pa for a maylong, mini north american tour. Aug 07, 2017 d ownload still summer off still summer any time between august 7th, and august th and learn more about matt pond pa at their official website, like them on facebook and follow them on twitter. The state of gold finds pond, who has spent close to two decades writing chamber poptinged guitar rock, pulling a sonic uturn. Matt pond paspecks by caylacouture free listening on. Dont look down lyrics verse 1 no, dont look down the world below is made up a photograph of life never quite sure enough.
Matt pond pa download all indie songs matt pond pa. Four songs ep 2004 emblems 2004 winter songs ep 2005 emblems. Matt pond pa caught my ear back in my college days with measure, an elegant collection of songs released on a tiny philly label called file. Matt pond s songs make feel like i am in the cool northern woods during the summer. Listen free to matt pond pa emblems kc, closest look out and more. Jun 26, 2015 matt pond has established himself as an artist who expertly crafts tunes that feel like they were tailormade for sad teenagers yearning to feel sophisticated. Matt pond pa was a new yorkbased band formed in philadelphia by singersongwriter matt pond.
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Its due out august 11 on ponds own label, 1 records, and will be the last release under the name matt pond pa, a name thats been going strong since its philadelphia inception nearly 20 years ago. Did you go to montreal or hide behind the package store. We serve the curious and believe that new experiences are what drive the rich lives. They know thier way around a catchy hook, while not giving anything up lyrically. Emblems, the new release by the band that bears his name matt pond pa lushly documents this fact in pond s early morning sandpapery croon like a. Emblems is one of the best selling mppa albums and introduced the band to a wider fanbase.
Simply, the fawns are everything thats out of reach. Throughout his precarious northern new hampshire youth, matt pond was often photographed without trousers, stumbling along the icy mountain runoff and over snowflecked grass, a loyal and ferocious blackand. Youre hanging out with your old friends with them they knew youd see the end you. Interested in the deeper meanings of matt pond pa songs. Their sound blends indie styles with the addition of very mellow string instruments and matt pond. It released twelve lps and numerous eps between 1998 and 2017. Listen online 14 songs from the dark leaves 2010 matt pond pa. Emblems is the fourth matt pond pa album and is being issued on vinyl for the first time and includes three bonus songs. Each song is amazingly layered with a huge variety of instruments all converging to create warm and inviting songs. Several arrows later matt pond vocals, guitar chris hansen keyboardguitar leslie sisson guitar george souleidis bass brad gunyon drums. The lyrics are thought provoking, the music warm and enjoyable. Their sound blends indie styles with the addition of very mellow string instruments and matt pond s unique vocals.
Capo on 1st fret g c up above i see specks of silver in the evening sky g c g specks of gold in the river running from the deep moonlight g c see us shake in the wild distortion of the waters waves g c g still i know youre in the darkness shining from a mile away g c oh when the. Winter lives is the first release from pond s own label, 1 records, and includes a balance of original, instrumental, and cover songs. Stream tracks and playlists from mattpondpa on your desktop or mobile device. Faffing about on youtube, their name came into my head so i entered it. Related matt pond pa links official page matt pond pa wiki specks video matt pond pa twitter matt pond pa facebook. The brakes are shot, the pickup truck is rusted through and overheating.
Winter lives by matt pond pa, released 11 november 2016 1. This album launched their career to a new level, gaining them recognition in the mainstream with the help of the oc. Some are thought out with chris hansen at the helm. Its always been tough to tell whether matt pond pa was a proper band or not. Matt pond pa song meanings and interpretations with user discussion. Aug 11, 2017 matt pond pas fifth album, emblems, marks the point where the pa became more of a nostalgic suffix than a geographic signifier it was ponds first release following his move from philadelphia to brooklyn. Matt pond pa announced a 12th studio album wednesday called still summer. Buy it on itunes true love can be both transcendent and torturous. Emblems 2004 look out there is danger even in the simple word hello hiding in the reeds you would not believe where darkness goes discovery is the warmth of eyes that leaves us lying in defeat. Pond s unique voice pulls the listener along for a rewarding experience. They have released eight lps and eight eps since 1998. Matthew pond is the only remaining original member because the band had to reform when pond moved to new york city in 2003.
Others are modest fumblings, allnight wrestling matches with garageband and pitchblack, cold coffee. Complete list of matt pond pa music featured in tv shows and movies. Matt pond pa basment parties live at the bowery ballroom 2006 duration. Its a complicated quest, trying to pin down all the different sides that make up matt pond pa, but they wouldnt have it any other way. Find music from your favorite tv shows and movies at tunefind. You can buy latest album the state of gold 2015 matt pond pa. Emblems 2004 i remember you do you remember me theres no way to the heart better than awkwardly in canada on new years eve you. On that album, followed in quick succession by two excellent polyvinyl releases the nature of maps and the green fury, both from 2002 the eponymous songwriter showed that he was a man. Matt pond pa access free music, tour dates, videos from. Matt pond has established himself as an artist who expertly crafts tunes that feel like they were tailormade for sad teenagers yearning to feel sophisticated. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Stream tracks and playlists from mattpondpa on your desktop or. Its been 10 years, down to the month, since the release of the haunting matt pond pa album emblems. Matt pond pa s song graves disease off the album emblems. December 8, 2005 several arrows later is the latest release from the chamberpop quintet that is matt pond pa. A slew of these demos span the last eight years, while the rest will eventually stretch a good distance into the future. A currently listening to damien dempsey, taken by trees, matt pond pa and vinny peculiar. Mar 23, 2009 check out movies and tv shows that have featured music by matt pond pa. Throughout his precarious northern new hampshire youth, matt pond was often photographed without trousers, stumbling along the icy mountain runoff and over snowflecked grass, a loyal and ferocious blackandwhite rough collie halfheartedly giving chase. Matt pond pa lyrics, matt pond pa discography sorted by album.
The brakes are shot, the pickup truck is rusted through and. Up above i see specks of silver in the evening sky specks of gold in the river running from the deep moonlight see us shake in the wild distortion of the waters waves still i know youre in the darkness shining from a mile away when the sun starts coming through or when the cardinal chides the moon i believe in energies that no one has to see for us to prove i believe in you and me and. Here you can buy and download music mp3 matt pond pa. Matt pond pa went on a 10th anniversary tour for emblems. Its not about reliving the past, says pond of the new album. As of 2011 the band has released 8 full length albums as well as multiple singles, eps and compilation tracks with an ever changing lineup.
Four songs ep 2004 emblems 2004 winter songs ep 2005 emblems is the fifth album by matt pond pa, released in 2004. Trevose office 2577 interplex drive suite a trevose, pa 19053 phone. Matt pond pa had been around for nearly eight years when they released emblems in 2004. Up above i see specks of silver in the evening sky specks of gold in the river running from the deep moonlight see us shake in the wild distortion of the waters waves still.
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