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Matt Thien

'Desert Dry' - Now available on iTunes

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In a world where the average American watches gory scenes unfold on CNN from the front lines of Baghdad, struggles to pay outstanding mortgages, and then manages to somehow play with his children and make love to his wife all in the same day, the function of art is one which births an epiphany of inspiration and reveals just how conflicted humanity has truly become. And just how necessary the promise of hope abides.
Independent musician, Matt Thien accomplishes just that in his own craft, offering hope to all generations, even if only a little. In this tour de’ force compilation, Desert Dry, his freshmen EP (in conjunction with Grammy Award-winning producer, Mitch Dane, and Jars of Clay guitarist, Steve Mason), Matt Thien exposes the conflict and juxtaposition that is embedded deep in the hearts of many MySpace-saturated, text-message-laden, Barack-Obama-campaigning young professionals. Desert Dry is indeed an eclectic blend of upbeat ballads and folksy pop beats that reflects nuances both timely and refreshing: uncertainty and love, exhibitionism and vulnerability, joy and anxiety.
"Matt Thien has a wonderful ability to capture one's attention with his unique voice, then they're drawn in by the rich lyric and melody. This combination sets Matt apart from the multitudes of singer songwriters out there." - Mitch Dane, Grammy Award Winning Producer/Engineer
When the new self resurrects from the ashes of the wilderness, there emerges a glimpse of hope. The act of love-making and child-rearing in spite of war, economic fragility, and wayward politics in the world is a testament to the human search for progress and the insistence of hope. In Matt’s final track, “Find My Way,” the listener moves from lost to found. Tears are spent, the journey is gray, and love is lost, but “somewhere in the distance” humanity sees the light, catches a glimpse of hope, and pushes onward to tomorrow. The mirror of Thien's music shows us a glimpse of who humanity is at their worst and best. It also encourages humanity to grasp for tomorrow. It is that tomorrow—so long as we love and receive love—which holds the promise for renewal and revival. The desert is ever-present, but the heart of hope endures through conflict and change, uncertainty and celebration.
Whether it’s wrestling with being ‘desert dry’ or head over heals in ‘beautiful’ love, Matt Thien’s passion for people to know purpose and meaning in life is second to nothing. Being convinced that the lackluster attitudes portrayed by Christians today contribute to the mediocre feeling of the world about Christ, Matt is determined to change that world one song at a time.
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Member Since: 11/8/2005
Band Website: mattthien.com
Band Members: Matt Thien - Acoustic Pop
Influences: Coldplay, Oasis, Ryan Horne, Caedmon's Call, Dave Barnes, Dave Matthews, Edwin McCain, The Fray, Hannah Miller, Jars of Clay, John Mayer, Shane and Shane, Switchfoot.

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Purchase me? What?

Hey!  Just a reminder for all of you that have been putting off buying my CD - now is your time!  Click below and have at it - you'll feel so much better...sigh....ahhhhMuch Love - Matt...
Posted by Matt Thien on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:53:00 PST

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Matt Thien Ringtones FREEI know you've always wanted a FREE Matt Thien ringtone!  For real, people have been getting them like crazy!  Don't feel left out!  Get 1 or all 5 (Beautiful ha...
Posted by Matt Thien on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:18:00 PST

Matt Thien now on iTunes

Matt Thien now on iTunesThat's right, it's so 'official' now - I'm on iTunes!Please, please, please take the time to at least write a personal review for me on iTunes.  It would mean the world to...
Posted by Matt Thien on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:30:00 PST

Do you know of a coffee shop?

Do you know of a coffee shop?That you can hook me up with so I can entertain the mess out of folks?I'm looking for coffee shops to play at.  If you have a favorite one that you frequent and think...
Posted by Matt Thien on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:56:00 PST

Matt Thien pre-loaded music ’Play-a’

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Posted by Matt Thien on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:23:00 PST

Music video for Beautiful

BIG NEWS! We're starting the creative process for making a music video for BEAUTIFUL!  I would love your ideas as we put the storyboard together!
Posted by Matt Thien on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:12:00 PST

In the name of social networking!

Another 'networking' site that says they are 'different'...I just join them all...b/c I meet people at shows and they're like are you on umptysquat.com so we can 'connect'?  And I'm like, what?&n...
Posted by Matt Thien on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:57:00 PST

Secular and Christian MUSIC

As I read the words of people who I think really get what it means to be a Christian, an actual disciple of Christ (think about that...an actual apprentice for Jesus, learning his craft), I am changed...
Posted by Matt Thien on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:15:00 PST

How have I been???

The question posed to me the other day was "How have you been?"This is how I answered...Yeah, things have been going well.  I've found myself really trying to connect with God again.  I hate...
Posted by Matt Thien on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:15:00 PST

BEAutiful on star94 Valentines Day radio spot

This morning a huge Atlanta, GA pop radio station STAR94.com - 94.1 played a part of my song BEAutiful on a Valentine's Day radio spot!  It was only a spot, but it was well received (I'll keep te...
Posted by Matt Thien on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:21:00 PST