Acclaimed New Full-Length CD of Solo Piano Compositions Will Please New Fans, Longtime Listeners Alike
New York, NY (PRWEB) August, 2003 -– Acclaimed composer/performer Matthew Zachary has gained thousands of fans worldwide for his beautiful piano compositions – as well as for his untiring message of hope and survival.
In his first album "Scribblings," released in 1998, Zachary translated his miraculous recovery from brain cancer into music. Now "Every Step of the Way," Zacharys newest album, represents his greatest triumph yet, with lovely compositions that cover a wide range of human emotions – from contemplation, to playfulness, to joy. Advance praise for the album is significant, with raves from Jazz Review, New Age Voice, and Solo Piano Publications, just to name a few!
With "Every Step of the Way," Zachary has once again created an atmosphere of beautiful, haunting, and melodic piano compositions – yet this album represents an important new leap from his first work in Scribblings – a more relaxed and jazzy approach, and a wider mix of styles and influences. From the lush and lyrical Believe,” to the childlike sweetness of Kaleidoscope,” to Wynter” and its sweetly gentle Guaraldi tribute, Every Step of the Way is a musical event not to be missed, featuring a beautiful and evocative collection of moods and moments.
Matthew Zacharys music is a lush blend of musical styles and influences that nevertheless always result in lyrical melodies and unforgettable soundscapes. From jazzy, lightfooted improvs, to gentle lullabies, to classically inspired compositions, his albums bridge the gaps between New Age, Light Jazz, and Adult Contemporary – representing a unique, fresh, and always radio-friendly sound that is unmistakably his own. Through his albums, and their assortment of beautiful, emotionally-charged compositions, Matthew convincingly communicates his tale of triumph over tragedy.
Like his first release "Scribblings," "Every Step of the Way" offers a unique, fresh and very radio-friendly” sound. For Zachary, each album represents a journey for the listener – not just a celebration of life and survival, but an acknowledgement of poignancy and loss, trial and triumph. And, as always, each composition is beautifully performed, with the perfect blends of technique and emotion.
About Matthew Zachary
A rising star in the world music, new age and adult contemporary genres, Matthew has met with unprecedented success as an independent recording artist who has challenged convention – and succeeded. Tracks from first solo release Scribblings ranked high on the independent music charts and have continued to garner consistent radio play at over 50 stations and 10 streaming radio websites worldwide.
But Matthew Zachary is more than an acclaimed musician and recording artist – he is also a passionate and dedicated motivational speaker. And as the creator of the ‘Be Authentic organization, Matthew has quickly become one of the countrys most popular and inspirational speakers and entertainers, traveling the country and working to inspire hope in others battling catastrophic illness. In these appearances, he discusses his own remarkable cancer survival, and discusses the critical nature of the doctor/patient relationship in the 21st century.
Matthew also helps his audiences to focus on education, motivation, inspiration, and cultural stimulation (music and the arts as a tool for personal empowerment, wellness, spirituality, and healing). These acclaimed appearances also often involve the performance of Matthews own music and compositions, offering direct relevance and additional significance to the stories he relates. This utterly unique combination of music and message means that Matthews appearances are consistently memorable, highly original and truly compelling.
In addition to his role as an Ambassador for The American Cancer Society, Matthew is also a Founding Board Member of the Education Advisory Committee, at the National Foundation for Alternative Medicine in Washington, D.C. Having appeared at dozens of venues worldwide, Matthew's presence and his music have been embraced at well over 100 hospitals, wellness centers, and cancer clinics to date. He is also clinically-endorsed by leading physicians, surgeons, health organizations and music therapists, including such distinguished experts as bestselling author Dr. Bernie Siegel (Love, Medicine & Miracles) and many others.
His audiences have included physicians, oncologists, nurses, social workers, researchers, therapists, practitioners, hospital administrators, pharmaceutical marketing and sales divisions, pediatric and adult cancer patients and their families, corporate executives, performing arts enthusiasts, and of course, the general public.
Matthews corporate clients and sponsors, meanwhile, include Apple Computer, Lucent Technologies, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Merck, Schering-Plough, Novartis, Pharmacia, Roche, The Mayo Clinic, The American Cancer Society, The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, and many more. More than 70,000 copies of Matthew's albums have been distributed since 2002.
Like "Scribblings," Matthews new release "Every Step of the Way" is available in both tape and CD format, and is priced at just $15 per copy. Both albums are currently available for easy and secure purchase online, exclusively at www.MatthewZachary.com.
To promote "Every Step of the Way," Matthew Zachary is currently available for interviews, in-studio or phone-in guest appearances. Don't miss this opportunity to talk to a real-life inspiration to millions! For further information, or for review copies of Every Step of the Way or Scribblings, please call publicist Angela Mitchell at (954) 983-5877 or e-mail Paramitch@aol.com. Or, to speak with Matthew Zachary directly, please call (917) 696-5656 or e-mail MZ@MatthewZachary.com.
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