A master of songs which captivate and fully absorb the listener, MattO returns with his characteristic soulful storytelling in new single, ‘It’s Not Your Life’.
Recorded at Lakehouse Recording Studios in Asbury Park, New Jersey, ‘It’s Not Your Life’ tells the all too familiar story of succession, with MattO singing from the perspective of a child who feels caught up in not having much choice in life, as his father passes along his profession. Filled to the brim with gentle guitar strums, funky piano chords, and laid-back vocals, ‘It’s Not Your Life’ has what feels like a simple melody, however it is anything but. The meaning and impact of the song will have a different meaning depending on who’s listening: in younger audiences, they may be feeling urges to rebel; to kick up against being told that their “destiny counts little” because they are “part of something much bigger”, a cog in the machine, so to speak. On the other hand, older listeners may look back on a time when the choice was laid out for them, and think fondly of it, compared to their current world of unlimited options. Regardless of the listener, there’s no doubting that this is an incredible first single from MattO’s upcoming album, ‘Drifting Down’.
The music video for ‘It’s Not Your Life’ features a live acoustic version of the track, with MattO collaborating with his decades-long musical partners, renowned guitarist Luca Meneghello and percussionist Sandro de Bellis. The stripped back, intimate visuals, shot in Milan, provide the ideal arena for MattO’s soul-stirring story, enhanced by the minimalist black-and-white clips, which keep the video grounded, while evoking a raw, emotional experience. Directed by Marcello Bumbica, the video mirrors the aesthetic of MattO’s previous video, ‘I’m a Man‘, and sets the stage for more stunning visuals to come from this incredible artist.
Watch the stunning music video for ‘It’s Not Your Life’ below, and follow MattO for more about his music online on his official website, Facebook, and Instagram.
