In 1999 a backpack containing a journal and a demo tape was found.
The tape held over a dozen rough songs by an unknown musician.
This album is dedicated to "ADN" and the legacy of his music.
Peter Matthews
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Peter Mathews - Bio
I have been interested in music since I was just a kid. The first record I bought was Empire Strikes Back by John Williams. Possibly a little odd for a seven year old. I use to close my eyes, listen to the album and imagine the scenes of the movie the music was backing.
Later I bought a keyboard that could record a sound and play it back at different pitches. I?m sure I drove my parents crazy with that one.
As time went on I bought larger keyboards, started playing percussion and drums in high school band and in several rock bands. I played drums for eight years, but didn't even drum on the Far from Haggesville album because I know too many good drummers and musicians. The music I played ranged from Johnny Cash and Eagles in one band to DK and Megadeth in another. At first I liked the energy in heavy metal/thrash music (since I was drumming) but never felt it was quite my style.
So fast-forwarding a bit more I built a recording studio, recorded a few bands, experimented with playing other instruments and realized that I wanted to be a producer of sorts.
I got sidetracked working for the local university for three years, then my own business for another year and then decided to pick up the project that I started three years prior.
Another love of mine is shooting film (video for those in the industry). When the Far from Haggersville project was proposed, I thought that it would be a great way to tribute this musician. The actors and crew all had a great energy during the shoot and I think they did an amazing job.
Taking the music another step into a sister media of film seemed natural and I think that it was the right choice in working the writings and music into a visual format.