"Ghost" and "Storm's A-Coming" by Matt Smith

[Arkatox]

I've been listening to this all day since it was uploaded.

I love sad story songs and romantic tragedies in music, and I decided to demo some acoustic stuff I wrote in that vein. Since it's a bit different from what I normally do in Theocracy, I thought maybe someone out there would find it interesting and want to check it out, so I made a little video for one of the demos. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy!

Music and Lyrics by Matt Smith, ©2013

UPDATE:

Here's a little video I made for a demo of another song that's not really suited for Theocracy, but that I thought some people might enjoy. I had a good time going all-out with the vocal arrangement, horns and swing feel on this track--fun little tune. Enjoy!

Music and Lyrics by Matt Smith, © 2013

I'm sold. Matt, make a solo album.

 

[Rawshik]

Awesome. I'm totally bias'd towards anything Matt Smith does though.

How did you find it? Did you just happen to be subscribed to that channel of his or what?

 

[Aletheus]

Matt you don't happen to want to upload the original file of this song? I know it's your intellectual property and everything but dear God.... this is beautiful.

 

[Arkatox]

How did you find it? Did you just happen to be subscribed to that channel of his or what?

I most certainly am subscribed. You never know when he'll post something... like this.

 

[Aish!]

Oh yes! Thank you Matt!!

And thank you Arkatox!

 

[FleshAndBloodTheocracy]

Holy crap, that chorus has one of the strongest melodies I've heard in a while.

 

[Parched Earth]

You need to sell this through iTunes or Amazon. I'd buy it! Unless a solo album with even more material is in the works....

 

[Snert]

Wow, that's a very beautiful song!
If the other "demo stuff" is of that quality, don't hesitate to put it together for an album (at least as a digital release)! I'd buy it as well!

 

[Verbum Lux]

You need to sell this through iTunes or Amazon. I'd buy it!

Seconded. I'm really, REALLY impressed with this. Like others have said, it's beautiful. Not to mention very well written. Hope to hear more like this.

 

[Elecguitardude27]

Wow, this is awesome! I always wanted matt to do something acoustic and that chorus just made my week!! One part sounds just like the anberlin song "fin" another great song haha. Thanks matt!!!

 

[30PiecesOfSilverShining]

I found out about this yesterday and have been listening to it all last night. Really good song! Good job Matt! I hope to see more like this soon.

 

[Ryan M.]

Holy... Crap!

This is VERY solid. What can I say though? Matt Smith, you are one talented man!

 

[Andreas89]

Very good job Matt, you should try more of this acoustic stuff.

 

[Batguy21784]

Man, praise God for you, Matt (and for Theocracy too!). But seriously, there are just certain people so gifted and so hard-working to develop those gifts that—when you experience what they create, you are just left speechless. This floors me. I'm not even sure what it's about after the first listen but totally moved. Now, I'm going to listen again and pay more attention to the lyrics. Oh, and I'll keep the kleenex close. lol

 

[Batguy21784]

My son Tommy says, you need to add some serious electric bar chords on the chorus and a full choir backing on the next Theocracy CD. I have to admit, the kid's got a good idea! PLEASE! lol

 

[koffish]

Matt, please put this on club of souls in mp3 or flac. Please! Really, really good.

 

[Stinkycheese12341]

Such an anointing on your voice. I praise the Lord you and your band are sold out to him.

 

[poundingmetal74]

Love it. Fantastic tune.

 

[Aletheus]

off topic I know: I urge everyone to watch the "Power Metal Point" episodes in poundingmetal's signature. It's fun to see his take on some of the topics regarding metal. The videos are a bit long, maybe you could keep them under 5 minutes to gain a wider audience.

 

[Stinkycheese12341]

I don't get the song.