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Matthew Friedberger, born 21st October 1972, is one half of the brother and sister band, The Fiery Furnaces where he plays the majority of the instruments and provides some vocals. Prior to starting The Fiery Furnaces, Matthew Friedberger played in various other bands, including Corndolly, Liquorette, The Mezzanines and The Grand Vizars.
His first solo release is a double album entitled “Winter Women/Holy Ghost Language School” and was released on August 8, 2006.
It is believed during the recording process Matthew played every single instrument himself except for a few drumbeats. “Winter Woman” has been described as a “breezy summer album” as Matt explores his more poppy songwriting skills. A rather eclectic album, Winter Woman takes many styles which come together to create distinct and very different tracks, though the album doesn’t sound too disjointed and flows fairly well.
In contrast, “Holy Ghost Language School” is more of a concept album. Matt himself describes it as “a noise record” and “an obscure story about christian businessmen.”
After the release Matt stated that he had no plans to tour but instead intended to head back to the studio with his sister Eleanor Friedberger to record another Fiery Furnaces album.
His first solo release is a double album entitled “Winter Women/Holy Ghost Language School” and was released on August 8, 2006.
It is believed during the recording process Matthew played every single instrument himself except for a few drumbeats. “Winter Woman” has been described as a “breezy summer album” as Matt explores his more poppy songwriting skills. A rather eclectic album, Winter Woman takes many styles which come together to create distinct and very different tracks, though the album doesn’t sound too disjointed and flows fairly well.
In contrast, “Holy Ghost Language School” is more of a concept album. Matt himself describes it as “a noise record” and “an obscure story about christian businessmen.”
After the release Matt stated that he had no plans to tour but instead intended to head back to the studio with his sister Eleanor Friedberger to record another Fiery Furnaces album.
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Napoleonette
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TomorrowInaYear wrote:
Pleeeease can someone send me a link to Death-In-Life please? (2)
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jefferenery wrote:
Pleeeease can someone send me a link to Death-In-Life please?
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veemignon wrote:
I felt the need to drop by and express my utter adoration for Holy Ghost Language School. That is all.
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lovelovelover wrote:
Matthew Friedberger is a fucking genius. You can get all of the LP's on amazon I think... I wish I had gotten the subscription, because I think they get 2 bonus LP's. I do love that these are only on vinyl. I feel like I'm a part of this amazing secret that only a priveleged few get to experience :)
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blancheflower wrote:
Anybody have copies of Death-In-Life or Cut It Out? Having trouble tracking these down, yo.
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SNJohnson wrote:
Anyone who hasn't listened to "Death-in-Life" needs to do so as soon as possible. Holy cow it's good. Almost entirely instrumental.
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hullerombuller wrote:
Rating SOLOS so far: 1. Meet Me In Miramas 2. Napolénette 3. Old Regimes 4. Cut It Out... I really enjoy them all though. Really looking forward to Death-In-Life at the moment. Roll on organ orgy!
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blancheflower wrote:
Who's heard the new one?
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bananademon wrote:
CUT. IT. OUT.
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blancheflower wrote:
Old Regimes is definitely my favourite, so far. Weirdest, maybe... but that harp puts me in a good mood.
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jefferenery wrote:
Can't wait for the next one with Harp/Vocals.
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hullerombuller wrote:
I actually think I prefer the Meet Me In Miramas album to the Napolénette album. But it´s a close call.
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hullerombuller wrote:
I REALLy enjoyed the Napolénette album. Looking forward to the slew of upcoming music from Friedberger. I do hope there will/would be more ditties in the vein of "North to..." though...
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stereocase wrote:
i really want to be this dude
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bananademon wrote:
Great record, I gotta say. I'm really happy I got the subscription. :D
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bentclouds wrote:
Got Napoléonette in the mail today. Pretty stoked about it. I think limiting Matt to one instrument is a smart move to counter his ADD-ways.
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mattgetsit wrote:
UGH. I NEED NEW STUFF NOW!!!!!
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MiskaMarie wrote:
What a bro.
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SNJohnson wrote:
I've got my subscription. I can't wait.
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magicalsushi wrote:
Yep, I'm with Martin on this. It's completely useless to me if it's only available on vinyl, so there's really no point in me subscribing. Shame really; I'd like to support Matt Friedberger but I can't justify paying for something I can't use.
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