“Every version is a different breath of the same soul.”

The Begin Anew series explores transformation through sound — each version revealing a new emotional layer, a new way of becoming.
From the cinematic original to the alternative edge, these tracks trace the quiet moments of healing and the louder moments of rediscovery.
It’s the same heartbeat told in different ways, evolving through voice, tone, and truth.

Written and Produced by Kari Matteson
© 2025 The Music Between Us. All Rights Reserved.
More versions coming soon — every one a new beginning.

BEGIN ANEW SERIES

“Begin Anew” tells the story of rediscovering inner light after loss. It’s not about perfection, it’s about the courage to breathe again.

Cello in the opening, growing orchestral depth through each chorus, and finally, a return to stillness in the outro.

Begin Anew (Original – Cinematic Version)

Lyrics & Chords:
Perfectly aligned with your recording. 
The chords (C – G – Am – F / Am – F – C – G / F – C – G – Am) match the structure and harmonic emotion of the cinematic track. Nothing needs changing — the notation flows naturally with the melodic phrasing and pacing.

“Begin Anew tells the story of rediscovering inner light after loss. It’s not about perfection, it’s about the courage to breathe again.
Cello in the opening, growing orchestral depth through each chorus, and finally, a return to stillness in the outro.”

This matches the arrangement and mood of the first song exactly. It reflects the sound design, tempo, and emotional core — introspective, orchestral, and steady.

✅ Summary:
Everything is accurate to the track. The language fits the cinematic tone, and the chord markings align with your recorded structure.

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Lyrics

[Intro – soft spoken female, whispered echo]
(C – G – Am – F)
Breathing in, the silence calls my name,
Light breaks through where shadows came.

[Verse 1 – low, resonant female vocal]
(C – G – Am – F)
I fell hard, I lost my way,
What was good for me, I couldn’t see.
But every tear washed truth my way,
And every scar became my key.

[Pre-Chorus – layered harmonies, building intensity]
(Am – F – C – G)
I’m still here, rising slow,
From the ache, I start to grow.

[Chorus – gut-punch vocal, throaty power, full harmonies]
(F – C – G – Am)
Sing it loud, for this moment,
Let your spirit rise and own it.
What’s broken now is breaking through,
Every day, begin anew.

[Verse 2 – voice cracks with truth]
(C – G – Am – F)
I have fought the quiet wars,
Inside rooms with open doors.
The mirror shows what I couldn’t face,
But now I see my saving grace.

[Bridge – whispered → powerful shout]
(Am – F – G – C)
Whisper to the storm, I’m not afraid,
Every fall taught me what I’ve made.
The pulse inside keeps finding view,
I’m becoming something true.

[Final Chorus – full harmonies, vocals roar]
(F – C – G – Am)
Sing it loud, for this moment,
Let your spirit rise and own it.
What’s broken now is breaking through,
Every day, begin anew.
(begin anew, begin anew…)

[Outro – soft spoken female, fading echo]
(C – F – C)
And I begin… anew.

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Credits

Written and Produced by Kari Matteson
Recorded and Mixed under The Music Between Us
© 2025 Kari Matteson. All Rights Reserved.

Begin Anew (Original – Cinematic Version)

“Begin Anew (Alternative)” is a reimagined version of the original cinematic single.
Rawer, louder, and more human — this mix blends alternative rock energy with cinematic emotion.
Electric guitars meet cello and piano, reflecting the fire and freedom that come after healing.

🎸 Begin Anew (Alternative)

Lyrics & Chords:
The chords (C – G – Am – F / Am – F – C – G / F – C – G – Am) are consistently structured with the alt-rock progression, and they work perfectly with your production mix — especially since the electric guitar drives the rhythm more prominently.
The verses and bridge structure also match your alt-rock arrangement — no lyric or chord adjustments needed.

“Begin Anew (Alternative)” is a reimagined version of the original cinematic single.
Rawer, louder, and more human — this mix blends alternative rock energy with cinematic emotion.
Electric guitars meet cello and piano, reflecting the fire and freedom that come after healing.”

This description directly represents the production and emotional evolution of your alt version. The instrumentation and phrasing perfectly match what’s in the track — cinematic meets alt-rock energy.

🎵 BEGIN ANEW (ALTERNATIVE)

(Written & Produced by Kari Matteson)

Tempo: 84 BPM
Key: C Major (with A minor transitions)
Genre: Alternative Rock / Indie Cinematic

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[Intro – reflective electric guitar & ambient pad]

(C – G – Am – F)
Breathing in, the silence breaks,
A spark of fire the morning makes.

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[Verse 1 – raspy, grounded female vocal]

(C – G – Am – F)
I fell hard, I lost my way,
Truth was whispering, I turned away.
But every scar taught me to see,
That every fall still carried me.

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[Pre-Chorus – layered harmonies building intensity]

(Am – F – C – G)
I’m still here, finding light,
Learning how to face the night.

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[Chorus – full band, electric guitar lift, drums drive in]

(F – C – G – Am)
Sing it loud, for the ones who break,
For the hearts that bend but never fake.
What’s broken now is burning through,
Every day, begin anew.

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[Verse 2 – voice with edge, more grit and reverb]

(C – G – Am – F)
Every lie I used to believe,
Can’t hold the truth that’s finding me.
The echoes fade, the pain rewinds,
I left the past but kept the lines.

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[Bridge – distorted guitar + layered vocals]

(Am – F – G – C)
Whisper to the fire, I’m not afraid,
Every loss built what I’ve made.
From the ache, I start to grow,
From the dark, the light will show.

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[Final Chorus – harmonized, percussive, power vocals]

(F – C – G – Am)
Sing it loud, for the ones who break,
For the hearts that bend but never fake.
What’s broken now is breaking through,
Every day, begin anew.
(begin anew, begin anew…)

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[Outro – clean electric tone fading to silence]

(C – F – C)
And I begin… anew.



Written and Produced by Kari Matteson
© 2025 The Music Between Us. All Rights Reserved.

Begin Anew (Alternative)

The Music Between Us | by Kari Matteson

Music is more than sound. It is presence, rhythm, and a language that speaks where words cannot.

The Music Between Us is about that shared connection. It lives in the quiet spaces between emotion and expression, in the moment when melody meets memory. Each lyric carries something real: something lived, felt, and transformed.

I’m Kari Matteson, a writer, visual designer, and creative visionary. I am also the Founder and Creative Director of GraphiCatch.ai, a platform where human creativity meets intelligent design. My work moves fluidly between song, story, and visual art, always shaped by emotion and made to resonate.

Every track begins with a story. Some are bold, some are tender, but all are rooted in truth. I write every lyric and craft the musical foundation myself. I use AI as a collaborator, not the artist. It helps translate what’s in the heart into form, but the emotion, the vision, and the intent are entirely human.

The style shifts among cinematic, alternative, and reflective moods, but the soul remains constant. What you hear is always honest.

Music is more than melody. It is the thread that brings us closer.