In Lockdown, I have really been inspired to return to my more classical roots, and have enjoyed playing around with the idea of epic style movie or cinematic themes/trailers. I have imaginatively named them Lockdown Orchestrations No. 1, No…

One of the household's fave TV theme tunes....so evocative....I have taken the main theme, tweaked and extended.......

This features, with some wizardry, the voice of the great Jamie Cullum singing his superb version of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film....but all else you can hear is my goodself...! He is an absolute hero of mine, and I hope I did the…

Recorded at home

Cover number 2 - I've given this Paul Carrack classic a 'live' feel - don't ask why...other than I was inspired to lay down my version of the track after seeing him and his band in concert here earlier in the year....just brilliant!!

A Dream Theater cover recorded at home during Lockdown 2020. Piano intro composed & performed by Paul Matthews. All music performed and recorded by Paul Matthews. Vocals performed and recorded by Jai. Music & video produced by 13111y…

Back in early Lockdown, my fellow band mates from the band Dangerous Things, Jai and Rod, suggested that we did a Lockdown Video, with a cover of this iconic Bon Jovi song....the vid is on You Tube, but here is the track, and one that I have added…

Having put together an orchestral version of this amazing song, the haunting composition by Michael Kiwanuka (theme from Big Little Lies, Sky Atlantic) here is my take on a conventional band arrangement, and featuring the lovely voice of my friend…

Always trying new ideas!! With a symphonic choir squeezed into the studio alongside the mighty cathedral organ, it was time to try out a gothic style game/movie trailer!!

Here is a little experimental instrumental piece I had almost forgotten about....interesting experiment, with the percussion elements consisting of, amongst other things, metal hangers, door latch, scissors, paper being shaken and finger snaps!!