Independent musician,
Matt Thien accomplishes more in one day than some people
accomplish in a lifetime. That is because he was born to change the
world one
heartfelt song at a time and is doing just that. Offering hope to all
generations, Matt Thien's music crosses generational
and racial barriers and boundaries to dig down deep into the souls of his
listeners. Attracting young and old, his solid acoustic pop style and catchy
songwriting are loveable, fun to listen to and easily remembered.
In his tour de’ force compilation, Desert
Dry,
his freshmen EP (in conjunction with Grammy Award-winning producer,
Mitch Dane, and
Jars of Clay's own, 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
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.
