{"id":87615,"date":"2024-08-02T13:32:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T11:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=87615"},"modified":"2024-08-02T13:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T11:32:49","slug":"dynamic-singer-songwriter-matto-releases-latest-well-crafted-song-im-a-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2024\/08\/dynamic-singer-songwriter-matto-releases-latest-well-crafted-song-im-a-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Dynamic Singer Songwriter MattO Releases Latest Well-Crafted Song, &#8216;I&#8217;m A Man&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MattO writes and produces well-crafted songs that make the listener think about the world around them, as well as the world as a whole. Latest single, &#8216;I&#8217;m A Man&#8217;, captures the sense of disconnection felt by many, and sees him once more collaborate with Italian musicians Luca Meneghello on guitar and Sandro de Bellis on drums\/percussion.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Switzerland, MattO draws his musical inspiration from the likes of The Kinks, and The Beatles, and he traded in his successful career as a legal professional at around 40 years old, in order to follow his passion for music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New song, &#8216;I&#8217;m A Man&#8217;, with its evocative lyrics and soulful melody, serves as a voice for the voiceless; those who feel alienated by the advancements of modern technology, and who yearn for the simple, yet personal, connections of the past. It&#8217;s a commentary on just how much the digital age has impacted on human relationships, and how much we still need genuine, face-to-face communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shot entirely in black and white in Switzerland, the music video for &#8216;I&#8217;m A Man&#8217; shows MattO in an intimate setting, playing guitar and singing passionately with his band, interspersed with clips of him driving through beautiful forests. it&#8217;s simple, minimalist, and yet incredibly powerful, and the perfect match to MattO&#8217;s dynamic storytelling abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the compelling music video for &#8216;I&#8217;m A Man&#8217; below, and follow MattO for more about his music online on his official <a href=\"http:\/\/matto-music.com\/\">website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mattomusicofficial\">Facebook<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matthiasoertle\">Instagram<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_87327\"  width=\"640\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"640\" data-origheight=\"360\"  data-relstop=\"1\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4FvCKTGvA0s?enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/essentiallypop.com&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;color=red&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"MattO - I&#039;m A Man (Official Music Video)\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/4FvCKTGvA0s\/maxresdefault.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MattO writes and produces well-crafted songs that make the listener think about the world around them, as well as the world as a whole. 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