Hi there and welcome to the latest band track for 'Inner Fire' 'September', which I am really please was co written with Joe Kennedy

Lyrics: Matt Baker & Joe Kennedy
Composition: Matt Baker & Joe Kennedy
Guitars: Matt Baker
Bass: Matt Baker
Vocals: Matt Baker
Drums: Joe Kennedy
Keyboards (other instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello & Mandolin)

Comments & Feedback most welcome

Thanks for listening

All the best for now

Cheers Matt & Joe

September

September - Inner Fire

Hi there and welcome to our latest release, 'Give Me A Sign'

This song has mixed meanings so we are happy for you to draw from it whatever you will.

Lyrics: Matt Baker
All Instruments: Matt Baker
Vocals: Matt Baker
Producer: Matt Baker

Equipment:
Drums: Alesis Surge Mesh linked to Cubase 12 Halion 6 Terisk Kit
Bass: Peavey Jazz Bass
Guitars: American Pro II Fender
DAW: Cubase 12
Mic: Marantz professional Condenser Mic


Recorded at Yew Tree Studio Liverpool

Comments and Feedback most welcome, please like and share

Thanks for listening, all the best for now

Matt

Give Me A Sign

Give Me A Sign - Inner Fire

Hi there and welcome to the release of one of my compositions, written for the ‘Music for Brains’ Project, 'Central Park Sunday'.

I am honoured to work on this project and will be releasing more tracks soon. 

I first shared this track with John Styles in November 2022 and am delighted that it has received so much positive feedback from the listeners. John and I have regular meetings to share our ideas and experiences and it was following one of these talks that he suggested I start to upload the ‘Music for Brains’ project compositions for everyone to enjoy.  Given the popularity of this track we decided it should be the first.

About this track:
I was fortunate to visit New York City in October 2022 with my family. It was such a wonderful time, and I was so inspired by the sights, sounds and atmosphere of this wonderful, magical city.
The inspiration for this track came from a walk in Central Park on a Sunday morning. 

It was a crisp, sunny Autumn Day, we had walked along 7th Avenue to get to the park and then wandered into the middle of the park. We met a lovely Park Volunteer who gave us a friendly welcome and a little map. We slowly meandered along the winding paths and found our way to Strawberry Fields, climbing the small hill we finally reached 'Imagine', John Lennon's memorial garden. Buskers were playing Beatles songs and people gathered round to take pictures, share feelings, and enjoy this special memorial. We then wandered on through the tall trees watching the leaves fall gently on a breeze. 

I was just thrilled at seeing so many people enjoying a walk in the park. It was cold, but the leaves were golden, the sun was shining, and we had stopped off for some lovely chicken noodle soup by the lake. Later we sat and watched a group of children enjoy a magic show for a birthday party. It was lovely to hear their laughter and excitement. We wandered on and found ourselves by the Zoo and were able to see the sealions through the railings, playing in their pool.

Central Park had such a powerful impact upon me, and I felt so at peace. I have worked in Parks maintenance in the UK all my life. My first job was working for the Royal Parks in London so being able to see Central Park was absolutely amazing. I really loved how there are still sections of the natural bedrock visible, so if you stand in the right location, surrounded by trees, you can almost imagine that you have gone back in time, before the City was built and connect to the natural energies of this wonderful place.

My composition is trying to express so many feelings that it is hard to describe what I am trying to convey. But if you have been fortunate to visit this magical place, I hope that I have captured just a small part of its energy. If you have never been to Central Park, do not worry as I am sure my emotions were also inspired by the energy of nature that has been with me throughout my career.

Just relax, close your eyes, and imagine you are on a walk in the sunshine on a cold and crisp Autumn Day.

Composer: Matt Baker
All Instruments: Matt Baker
Arrangement: Matt Baker
Producer: Matt Baker
Recorded at: Yew Tree Studios Liverpool

Comments and Feedback are most welcome.

All the best for now

Peace & Happiness

Matt

Central Park Sunday - Matt Baker

Hi there and welcome to the latest release for the Music for Brains project, 'Valerian Dream'

I am immensely proud to compose music for this special project with John Styles and am thrilled when I learn that the music, I write helps other to rest and heal.

The background to this track:

Many of us struggle sometimes to relax our minds, we go to bed tired and get nice a comfortable, but then lay awake unable to sleep. 

Whilst I lay awake the other night, I thought I would do a little research to see if I could find out more about why we can find it so hard to fall asleep. I feel a lot has to do with how busy our lives are and the endless streams of information that surround us. From the minute we wake up we are bombarded with media, emails, adverts, text messages, phone calls, and then after travelling to work many of us sit in front of a computer most of the day.

I reflected that years ago there were only limited TV channels, and programmes use to finish at around midnight. If you wanted to stay up later, you would either read or listen to some music, or the radio. 

Whilst I was reading about sleeplessness I can across some information about Valerian, which is an herb that is renowned for its calming, sedative effects.

People have claimed that it helps reduce feelings of nervous tension and helps improve aid sleep, but there is limited scientific research to support this.

The valerian plant is native to Europe and Asia and has been cultivated in North America. Traditionally, the root of the valerian plant has been used for centuries dating back to at least the times of ancient Greece and Rome.

I really liked the idea of this and decided to compose this track as an aid to relaxation. I spent time carefully layering the instruments and melodies in this arrangement so that they gently wash over you as you rest. The instrumentation has been very carefully selected so each sound is gentle on the ear. I intentionally made it start and finish with a soft ambient sound, so it will loop if you need more than one go.

I hope you enjoy this track and that it helps you to relax.

Recorded at Yew Tree Studios in Liverpool
Composer: Matt Baker
All Instruments: Matt Baker
Arrangement: Matt Baker
Producer: Matt Baker

Comments and feedback are most welcome.

Kind regards

Matt

Valerian Dream

Valerian Dream - Matt Baker

Hi there, and welcome to our latest pre-release, 'Always Behind You' by Euphoriqa.

This track was written for our 'Sing for Clatterbridge' charity album 'Love & Hope Forever', which will be released early next month ready for our fundraising campaign on the run up to Christmas.

We are very excited about this album release as it will help us raise funds for Clatterbridge NHS Cancer hospital. We are thrilled to also announce that we have been joined by 4 other fantastic artists who have supported this cause with wonderful songs and music.

This project started 3 years ago, with the release of our 1st charity single release, 'I Still Believe', which is our Legacy to Clatterbridge NHS Cancer Trust. We had planned to release this single for charity every year with the hope it would become a popular song. We never would have thought 3 years ago that we'd have an Album to release! 

Whilst working on this album, we were very humbled by the thought that other people have been inspired by our project and have not only offered their support, time, creativity, but above all their compassion.  Through our music, we have each shared feelings and experiences with each other, which connect to our share goal, to help others. It is strange really as none of us have ever actually meet outside of this project and the things we've shared would not necessarily be the type of things you'd discuss with a stranger.  

So this connection, has really given us great faith in the fact that we all posses the strength and power to do good things, if we can just find a way to express it freely. We are also very happy to say that our project has given us an opportunity to connect amazing people from all over the world.

We have found this experience almost beyond words, and cannot thank Deborah Henriksson, Rebekah Vesey, Ged Hodkinson & Andreas Hoffmann enough for their contribution. 

So our song, 'Always Behind You' was inspired by working with our new friends and is a song about being there for one another, no matter what; and about the importance of letting others know we are there for them also. If everyone could find the time to reach out and help just one person each day, then  the World would be a better place to be. Unfortunately the World doesn't work like that, so in the absence of everyone doing this, the job is left to the rest of us to pick up the slack. 

Which on reflection is not such a bad thing to take on as a personal challenge.

To Find out more about our charity appeal, please go to:
https://www.justgiving.com/Matt-Baker14/

We hope you enjoy our creation and welcome any comment and feedback.

All the best for now, Matt, John & Ralf :)

Written & Composed: Matt Baker
Vocals: Matt Baker & John Styles
All instruments: Matt Baker & John Styles
Arrangement: John Styles
Production: John Styles

Always Here Behind You.........

I will help you tie a shoe lace,
Help you take the first few steps
Try to show you the direction,
To the place you want to go,

Help you climb the highest Mountain,
Find a path through the tangled woods,
With every step you're moving closer,
To the place you want to be.

Always here behind you,
For every hill you climb,
Always here behind you,
In body, spirit & mind,
When dark clouds are above you,
Just reach out for me I'm here,
Always here behind you,
Just reach out for me, I'm here.



Euphoriqa - Always Behind You - Matt Baker & John Styles - Pre-release

Go! is the second single to be taken from Public Service Broadcasting's critically-acclaimed new album. 

“Make no bones about it, this is a beautiful record… just wonderful” - Drowned in Sound 8/10

Download the remix package here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/go!-remixes-ep/id990637061

http://publicservicebroadcasting.net/go-limited-edition-7-vinyl-release/ - 7" vinyl (the vinyl is green, as in green for go..)

The Race For Space is now available:

iTunes: found.ee/TheRaceForSpace-iT
Amazon: smarturl.it/TheRaceForSpaceAMZ
Official Store: store.publicservicebroadcasting.net



Buy on iTunes

Public Service Broadcasting - Go! [Radio Edit]

Earls Diner 2

Earls Diner 1

Downtown Baby

Hi there and welcome to my latest track, 'Sands of Jakku'

I've not had a great deal of time to work on music lately as I've been renovating my new home. But during the time I have had in my studio, I've been working on some more Stars Wars inspired tracks (Must be the imminent release of the new film LOL!)

As always I started with a picture and built the composition around the soft strings. I've tried to score this in a classic John Williams style and have hopefully got some of the dynamics which give that classic Star Wars feel.

I haven't really got a story behind this track, but really loved the scenes in the film when Rey is scavenging through the hulk of the rotting Star Destroyer, looking for scrap to trade a Niima Outpost.

I leave the storyline of what's happening to you and hope you enjoy my creation. Please check out my other Star Wars inspired tracks.

Composer, All Instruments, Arrangement and Production: Matt Baker

Comments and feedback, most welcome

All the best for now

Cheers Matt

Sands of Jakku

Matt Baker - Sands Of Jakku

Composer: Ralf Reichelt
Arrangements: Ralf Reichelt
Produced: Ralf Reichelt
01.2021

Beine baumeln, Gedanken haben freien Lauf, Schilf beugt sich der warmen Briese, Wolken ziehen, Whiskey schmeckt...

Sound of summer

Music has always been an integral part of my life. From my earliest memories, it has shaped how I express my emotions and bring my creative ideas to life. Whether it was hours spent with a slightly out-of-tune upright piano or strumming on my sister's guitar, I was hooked. While I struggled with traditional music theory and never quite mastered reading or writing music, my passion for sound and composition only grew.

My journey truly began with a Casio VL-Tone, a keyboard that allowed me to record simple melodies. Throughout my teenage years, I poured countless hours and resources into building my first collection of music gear, recording everything from theme songs to pop and punk covers with friends. In my early twenties, I played in several bands and immersed myself in the live music scene, which was a great experience but often came with late nights and long hours.

During this time, I also began exploring electronic music more seriously, acquiring my first proper setup: a Kawai keyboard, Technics sequencer, Alesis HR16 drum machine, and a Yamaha MT100 4-track recorder. These tools opened up new possibilities and inspired me to experiment with electronic music production and midi-based compositions.

A lifelong fan of science fiction, fantasy, and cinematic soundtracks, I soon found myself gravitating toward composing thematic music. Movies, being my second greatest passion, heavily influenced the direction of my creative work.

In my 30s, life’s demands shifted my focus toward career and family, but my love for music never waned. Entering my 40s, I had the opportunity to refocus, acquiring new gear and fully committing to my musical development. With the help of modern technology, I now have a home studio where I can bring my musical ideas to life with greater precision and depth.

My current setup includes a Korg Triton LE, Cubase 12, Nektar LE88, Steinberg UR824 interface, and an array of VSTs such as Kontakt, Halion Sonic SE, Retrologue, and EastWest Symphonic Choirs, among others. This home studio, built over nearly a decade, allows me to push creative boundaries and explore new sounds and compositions.

Based in Liverpool, I’m currently writing is almost every style. Rock songs for my band Inner Fire. Pop tracks inspired by the 80's and 90's. Theme music inspired by film and literature with the aspiration of one day scoring a full-length production. 

Since joining SoundCloud, I've had the privilege of connecting with talented musicians and creative minds from around the world. One of the most fulfilling collaborations has been with John Styles, where we’ve explored a wide range of musical genres. 

I’m also proud to serve as the principal composer for Music for Brains, a project dedicated to healing through music and creativity. Working on this project has been deeply rewarding, as it has allowed me to connect with individuals on an emotional level, crafting compositions inspired by their stories.

I’m always open to feedback and collaboration, as it helps me refine my craft. While working in the music industry is a dream, I am also a grateful family man, and the support of my loved ones plays a crucial role in fuelling my passion. I am thankful to have such a strong network of family and friends who encourage me to keep pursuing my musical ambitions.

If you're in need of music for a production or project, feel free to reach out. I would be excited to contribute my creativity and help bring your vision to life.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my music—I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Matt

Euphoriqa - Always Behind You - Matt Baker & John Styles - Pre-release

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