This song is the song I play every time I think of my father or visit his memorialized site. He died in the Westray Coal Mine in Pictou County Nova Scotia. I can remember him coming up from underground with black hands and black coal dust around his eyelids. His work boots were brown, but turned black from the coal dust. "I can't fall asleep for the dreams that may come, when the walls cave in and the coal fills my lungs" - our family lived that nightmare for the past 25 years. Ashes to dust with these coal mining blues....
I'm so sorry to hear this tragic loss. It is so sad to know the sacrifices our loved ones give up for their loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences.
I work underground and I love what I do. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are a family under there and it's been like no other job/brotherhood ever.
Ahhh... what a string of coincidences! First of all... sorry about your father. Can´t imagine what that life has been like, although I have been involved in a few km of road tunnel in Iceland. I have however been trying to remember the name of a band that I was introduced to wayyy back and I absolutely fell for. It was from your area. When I saw your name and Nova Scotia all the pieces fell into the right place. Band: Mackeel. Album: Plaid. My late friend, geologist and a great human being, Dr. Gerardo Iturrino, introduced me to that music while we were on a research mission in the Indian Ocean in 1997. Thanks!
As a former coal miner in Alabama, this song hits the nail on the head. Working 6-7 days a week 1,900 feet below ground. But I wouldn’t change anything about working down there with an amazing group of guys, or should I say family. I have listened to this song so many times.
I remember being asked the question: If you could go back in time and meet anyone who would it be? My answer has varied over the years. This concert is at the top of my list. There is so much pure emotion and just incredible talent. Matt Anderson is one of the greatest performers of all time.
My dad worked the mines in Natal B.C in the 50s. He hated every day but had kids to feed. He would come home at night and play his fiddle to forget the fear. He quit one day when he was walking out of the mine and it collapsed behind him. But had to go back. I loved that man. Miss you Dad.
Roar of a Lion, the breath of a mouse.. One of the best lines I've ever heard. Thats if for those of you who might not know about coal mining. Lungs full of dust. What a great line Matt. Add another fan my man.
Matt is finally getting the recognition he well deserves...Maple Blues Award.. he kicked ass down in Memphis, Tennessee, got mimself high honours and brought home the chrome!! Some good for a Carleton County Boy from New Brunswick, Canada!!
just brilliant, reminds me of hard days working the farm up at 4 finish late at 8. my old mam has past, cancer got her ,was like throwing a grenade into our family. still love you mum
Why are not these songs on Spotify? Just clean, raw tunes played and singed straight from the heart without ever touching a computer! This sound makes my whole boddy and soul come to life. Thank you so much for the music. It means the world to me..
Had the great pleasure of listening to this guy on the Blues Cruise, really wonderful and also a gentleman. Even got to talk to him, had never heard him before not realizing how big he was in Canada. great artist and song writer
I heard a CBC radio broadcast of his last night while driving home. This song spoke to my soul, and his voice and sound just moved me. I am so glad I was able to find his music online and definitely will be purchasing as much of his music as I can! All I can say is WOW!
How would someone find anything thumb down with this guy, I have seen him 3 times and he has more talent then 10 artists combined hands down and is a great guy and humble to boot.
I'm so glad you appeared on my play list somehow but now you will be one of my favorites. Have coal miner history in my family back to the early 1900's. My grandmother and grandfather lived in Welch West Virginia and he was a coal miner.
Every time I hear Matt Andersen, I am inspired. Wherever Matt performs, he continues to build communities whether this is on stage with fellow performers and collaborators or where he resides in support of fundraising and relief efforts. Matt engages with music fans and always makes time to say "hello". It is not only his phenomenal talent that earns him an avid, grass-roots following around the world - but also his generous and humble nature.
Honestly i do not know why it took 28 years of my life til i discovered this guy. Absolutely AMAZING. Why the hell isnt he that famous as he deserves to be?
Saw Matt when he opened for OCMS a couple years ago in Kalamazoo at the State Theater. He had the whole crowd going and I made sure I bought a CD afterwards. This song is certainly my favorite but overall he's a talented musician and we're lucky people like him are still rockin' from town to town.
Matt's an all around great person!! I've seen him stay after a paid show to put on a free performance for those who couldn't get tickets! And in between sets he was out cutting a rug with the crowd!! My hat goes off to this guy!
Wow! Your voice! I'm speechless!!! You have an amazing sound! Truly gifted... The Lord blessed you well. And your song brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my Daddy❤!
Matt, your an incredible Man.... im kind of a hard ass thats lived a more then tough life , there are not many things that give me a feeling in my heart and my soul like you do with your music...I personally appriciate everything you are my Man....i hope i have an opportunity one day to see one of your performances .....keep it real my friend.
Thanks Matt. I met you a couple years ago in Welland Ont at Luminaqua. I bought your album there. I am trying to learn this song as a prayer for the men of the Springhill disaster. Brings tears to my eyes remembering the company towns, the men trying to put bread on the table and the wives, son's and daughters who lost them.
i wish i could like this a million times.. no words could ever describe how much love i have for this song, and how much respect i have for my great uncle. And not to mention The Singing Miner during the Springhill N.S mine collapse. May the higher power watch over those brave individuals who give up their time to slave in the darkness and gasses for years to barely feed their families.. I couldn't imagine a week trapped in a coal mine with nothing to drink but your own piss.. that kinda shit takes a real fucking man.
One of one of my favorite songs reminds me of my father for 40 years coal mining love it love to see you live sometime ny friend matt in concert lol merry Christmas my friend and a happy new year
Watched Matt in Banff a couple of weeks back. To my east-coast Canadian brothers and sisters: please keep encouraging your kids to learn the music of your people. You have a unique culture, and your contribution to the spiritual feast of our people must persist. It must continue. Please.
saw you open for doyle in mass....second time ive heard this song....and once again almost brought me to tears....amazing songwriting....dynamic voice....and an all around awesome song.....
Seen this guy live twice, out of all of the concerts I have been to those were the best hands down. This guy is a phenomenal artist and a good soul, too bad others havent discovered him.
Well, I saw you mr. Andersen in a church in PEI one August night this year! I have to say that I was in jaw dropping aww of your total performance. But I have to say that this song coupled with that voice of yours was the best. There is a certain meaning behind this song that Makes me partial as I lost my great grandfather in the Springhill Nova Scotia coal mine. The bump. Sitting in that church that night and listening to this song was amazing!! I'm glad my aunt gave up her ticket for me!!
My grandfathers were both coal miners. Both had broken backs and black lung coughs. One of them stood 6 foot 5 inches and built like a county courthouse. When I met him he was 5ft and had a hard time getting out of the church pew.
You can try to imitate talent but you'll never create the beautiful art that's little imperfections makes it so stunningly perfect when combined with a creator oozing talent and the ability to perform in a way that makes you feel the real raw soul within them and the blues that fill it! This is talent, this is greatness, this is everything your auto tuned emotionally unconnected garbage of today is not, this is real music and the rest is only poorly done imitations. Class is in session, however this is a class to demonstrate that you either have it or you dont! So basically put in a m.c hammer kinda way, you cant touch this! Class dismissed but please hammer dont hurt them on their way out!
Completely agree. As of now (working on learning guitar) I make hip-hop music, but when I need to be reminded of the kind of hip-hop *I* want to make, as opposed to what the world seems to want lately, I listen to Matt.
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This song is the song I play every time I think of my father or visit his memorialized site. He died in the Westray Coal Mine in Pictou County Nova Scotia. I can remember him coming up from underground with black hands and black coal dust around his eyelids. His work boots were brown, but turned black from the coal dust.
"I can't fall asleep for the dreams that may come, when the walls cave in and the coal fills my lungs" - our family lived that nightmare for the past 25 years. Ashes to dust with these coal mining blues....
Rugged. God bless you and yours.
I'm so sorry to hear this tragic loss. It is so sad to know the sacrifices our loved ones give up for their loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences.
Iam sorry for your loss
I work underground and I love what I do. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are a family under there and it's been like no other job/brotherhood ever.
Ahhh... what a string of coincidences! First of all... sorry about your father. Can´t imagine what that life has been like, although I have been involved in a few km of road tunnel in Iceland. I have however been trying to remember the name of a band that I was introduced to wayyy back and I absolutely fell for. It was from your area. When I saw your name and Nova Scotia all the pieces fell into the right place. Band: Mackeel. Album: Plaid. My late friend, geologist and a great human being, Dr. Gerardo Iturrino, introduced me to that music while we were on a research mission in the Indian Ocean in 1997. Thanks!
As a former coal miner in Alabama, this song hits the nail on the head. Working 6-7 days a week 1,900 feet below ground. But I wouldn’t change anything about working down there with an amazing group of guys, or should I say family. I have listened to this song so many times.
God Bless you and be Safe!
I’m Welsh so my country has a deep mining heritage; my grandfather was a miner. Great song Matt
I remember being asked the question: If you could go back in time and meet anyone who would it be? My answer has varied over the years. This concert is at the top of my list. There is so much pure emotion and just incredible talent. Matt Anderson is one of the greatest performers of all time.
Just discovered this man today. Totally blown away by his voice !
Cindy Marie same here.
3 years later, and me too
Tim Dunn 1 month later here
I first heard him do Springstien's I'm on Fire He absolutely KILLED that song and put Bruce's version of it to shame. I have been a fan ever since.
I just found him now during coronavirus.
"The man in the mirror
Looks nothing like me
Just a weary reminder
Of what I used to be"
hits hard..
Teared up big time
Ya beat me too it. Big oof
Thank you internet, these are the miracle finds I live for, awesome music, new fan! ;D
INDEED...
Just so talented. I love his voice.
I saw one of his shows in Ottawa, it was absolutely mindblowing! This Nova Scotia native is a gem of a player and what a voice he has!
me too -
My great grandpa, grandpa and dad were all coal miners.
I appreciate how hard they all worked to take care of our family.
❤❤❤
❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣
My dad worked the mines in Natal B.C in the 50s. He hated every day but had kids to feed. He would come home at night and play his fiddle to forget the fear. He quit one day when he was walking out of the mine and it collapsed behind him. But had to go back. I loved that man. Miss you Dad.
Dude never stop singing!
Roar of a Lion, the breath of a mouse.. One of the best lines I've ever heard. Thats if for those of you who might not know about coal mining. Lungs full of dust.
What a great line Matt. Add another fan my man.
Thats my favorite also. Discovered Matt 4 yrs. Ago.
I’ve listened to this hundreds of times and I’m going to listen 1000 more , love this guy.
I just can't believe I found this guy who has just blown me totally away
Matt is finally getting the recognition he well deserves...Maple Blues Award.. he kicked ass down in Memphis, Tennessee, got mimself high honours and brought home the chrome!! Some good for a Carleton County Boy from New Brunswick, Canada!!
When you discover REAL music, you discover MATT ANDERSON!....been following him 10+ years! Never gets old !
just brilliant, reminds me of hard days working the farm up at 4 finish late at 8.
my old mam has past, cancer got her ,was like throwing a grenade into our family.
still love you mum
Why are not these songs on Spotify? Just clean, raw tunes played and singed straight from the heart without ever touching a computer! This sound makes my whole boddy and soul come to life. Thank you so much for the music. It means the world to me..
They are now!
@@xxce1998xx wohoooo! Thank you very much 🙌🙌
That's right from the heart, you could see it, the honesty and caring ...just great
Had the great pleasure of listening to this guy on the Blues Cruise, really wonderful and also a gentleman. Even got to talk to him, had never heard him before not realizing how big he was in Canada. great artist and song writer
My late grandad was coal miner in the North of England, where men where born, he would have been in awe at this singing poet
This man and his soulful-bluesy music is my escape from reality. Even if it's for a few minutes at a time.
Gator His voice is just out of this world isn’t it
Sang it son!! Don't just hear it,FEEL it!! God bless you Matt
I heard a CBC radio broadcast of his last night while driving home. This song spoke to my soul, and his voice and sound just moved me. I am so glad I was able to find his music online and definitely will be purchasing as much of his music as I can! All I can say is WOW!
The voice is whisky soaked and butter smooth!
One of the best songs ever.. great performance
Can't believe he's not more known around the world he's simply fantastic ❤️
How would someone find anything thumb down with this guy, I have seen him 3 times and he has more talent then 10 artists combined hands down and is a great guy and humble to boot.
I'm so glad you appeared on my play list somehow but now you will be one of my favorites. Have coal miner history in my family back to the early 1900's. My grandmother and grandfather lived in Welch West Virginia and he was a coal miner.
Every time I hear Matt Andersen, I am inspired. Wherever Matt performs, he continues to build communities whether this is on stage with fellow performers and collaborators or where he resides in support of fundraising and relief efforts. Matt engages with music fans and always makes time to say "hello". It is not only his phenomenal talent that earns him an avid, grass-roots following around the world - but also his generous and humble nature.
Son of a ....this guy is my new favorite musician! Love, love, love it!!
!!
A big man with a huge talent Greetings from Ireland 👏👏🍀
Honestly i do not know why it took 28 years of my life til i discovered this guy. Absolutely AMAZING. Why the hell isnt he that famous as he deserves to be?
Just getting home from seeing him live, I've seen him live several times and he blows me away every time. He should be more famous than he is.
His songs seem very genuine and from the heart. So that was my impression of what kind of guy he is.
Coal Mining Blues is a great album, right from the heart.
You have an Awesome Voice . 👍
I could listen to you sing all day .
💙💙💙💙
Saw Matt when he opened for OCMS a couple years ago in Kalamazoo at the State Theater. He had the whole crowd going and I made sure I bought a CD afterwards. This song is certainly my favorite but overall he's a talented musician and we're lucky people like him are still rockin' from town to town.
Thats the good stuff right there. I prefer music tou can feel - and if you cant feel this you ain't lived long enough.
Matt's an all around great person!! I've seen him stay after a paid show to put on a free performance for those who couldn't get tickets! And in between sets he was out cutting a rug with the crowd!! My hat goes off to this guy!
WTF!!!I just stumbled on this great talent. The Heart and Soul emanates through and through.
Wow! Your voice! I'm speechless!!! You have an amazing sound! Truly gifted... The Lord blessed you well. And your song brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me of my Daddy❤!
Matt ROCKED Woodford Folk Festival in Australia!! He is truly amazing, great entertainer...
Gosh, I hope he comes back 🙏🏼
Matt, your an incredible Man.... im kind of a hard ass thats lived a more then tough life , there are not many things that give me a feeling in my heart and my soul like you do with your music...I personally appriciate everything you are my Man....i hope i have an opportunity one day to see one of your performances .....keep it real my friend.
I absolutely love this song - and love the way Matt performs it
Thanks Matt. I met you a couple years ago in Welland Ont at Luminaqua. I bought your album there. I am trying to learn this song as a prayer for the men of the Springhill disaster. Brings tears to my eyes remembering the company towns, the men trying to put bread on the table and the wives, son's and daughters who lost them.
Saw him at WorldFest last summer and couldn't leave the tent he was under. Amazing performer with an equally amazing heart and soul.
i wish i could like this a million times.. no words could ever describe how much love i have for this song, and how much respect i have for my great uncle. And not to mention The Singing Miner during the Springhill N.S mine collapse. May the higher power watch over those brave individuals who give up their time to slave in the darkness and gasses for years to barely feed their families.. I couldn't imagine a week trapped in a coal mine with nothing to drink but your own piss.. that kinda shit takes a real fucking man.
One of one of my favorite songs reminds me of my father for 40 years coal mining love it love to see you live sometime ny friend matt in concert lol merry Christmas my friend and a happy new year
i cant think of anybody i rather listen to than matt andersen...
you are an angel thank you
Watched Matt in Banff a couple of weeks back. To my east-coast Canadian brothers and sisters: please keep encouraging your kids to learn the music of your people. You have a unique culture, and your contribution to the spiritual feast of our people must persist. It must continue. Please.
Supreme talent oozes from every pore from this man.
Monsieur,
Laissez moi vous dire que votre voix et don du ciel...
Vous êtes sublime...
✨😌🎸🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼
C'est vrai Sandrine!
hope he makes down near the panhandle of Florida soon-this guy is amazing
saw you open for doyle in mass....second time ive heard this song....and once again almost brought me to tears....amazing songwriting....dynamic voice....and an all around awesome song.....
Ik ga met mijn zoon zondag in Eindhoven kijken, ben zeer benieuwd. Volg hem al een jaartje of wat,
Incredible!!! Blue collar American song!! We built this country on hard work, we should all unite!
wat a ledgen.. never ever stop singing ur voice and words are amazing
Seen this guy live twice, out of all of the concerts I have been to those were the best hands down. This guy is a phenomenal artist and a good soul, too bad others havent discovered him.
A power performance in the truest sense of the term; love this guy
Zijn geweest, was echt geweldig. Wel grijs geworden
Well, I saw you mr. Andersen in a church in PEI one August night this year! I have to say that I was in jaw dropping aww of your total performance. But I have to say that this song coupled with that voice of yours was the best. There is a certain meaning behind this song that Makes me partial as I lost my great grandfather in the Springhill Nova Scotia coal mine. The bump. Sitting in that church that night and listening to this song was amazing!! I'm glad my aunt gave up her ticket for me!!
This guy deserves way more attention than what he has.
what a wonderful voice
I'm in awe when I hear/watch Matt perform. Now I know what song I want playing on my way back from amazed.
wow super voice and guitar player
man you rock..love your stuff
I love this song, It not only pays homage to the coal miners but has a special place in my heart, for life and how hard we work, loved ones, peace.
Great Song - play it all the time!
you are amazing matt anderson
Great song. Hope one day you come to Argentina.
My favorite I've heard so far by Matt - the vocal showcase and the lyrics really speak to me.
Such an amazing talent..thank you and hope to see ya soon
Outstanding performance last night at the Weinberg Center in Frederick, MD. This was my favorite of the set.
I just found you this afternoon after a huge day at work and its EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED !
THANK YOU
Come tour Australia!
Você ganhou um fã brasileiro!!!
As a son a a caper coal miner..thank you sir
saw him live....words can not describe the feeling of being there....
My grandfathers were both coal miners. Both had broken backs and black lung coughs. One of them stood 6 foot 5 inches and built like a county courthouse. When I met him he was 5ft and had a hard time getting out of the church pew.
Absolutely beautiful! Amazing work, Matt! Wish I could play even 1/1000000 as good as him!
Please as us
Love this guy definitely if he comes to New Zealand going to see
New Fan here in the lower states - Matt Rocks !!
as much as I love ol Stan Rogers, I've got to say that this man is in a league all of his own...and he owns it.
You can try to imitate talent but you'll never create the beautiful art that's little imperfections makes it so stunningly perfect when combined with a creator oozing talent and the ability to perform in a way that makes you feel the real raw soul within them and the blues that fill it! This is talent, this is greatness, this is everything your auto tuned emotionally unconnected garbage of today is not, this is real music and the rest is only poorly done imitations. Class is in session, however this is a class to demonstrate that you either have it or you dont! So basically put in a m.c hammer kinda way, you cant touch this! Class dismissed but please hammer dont hurt them on their way out!
I AGREE, THIS GUY DESERVES A LOT MORE ATTENTION. JUST FABULOUS VOICE AND GUITAR SKILLS
Wow, what a great song!
Completely agree. As of now (working on learning guitar) I make hip-hop music, but when I need to be reminded of the kind of hip-hop *I* want to make, as opposed to what the world seems to want lately, I listen to Matt.
Ever been to Colorado? You'd be a big hit here.
Check out Swallow Hill in Denver.
Love, love, love this!!!
Matt, você é fantástico, fiquei muito feliz de descobrir a sua música.
This is amazing!
why doesn't this have millions of views??
The Best!
Parabéns. Ótimo som... ótima voz...
First time I heard Matt was when he sang with JP Cormier in Cape Breton, Canada.
Love
Thank you Matt Thank you to Our Tough Men from Down under 🖤y'all💙
This guy is good. Saw him on CTV Morning Live from Halifax, and really liked his playing and singing.
jesus, superb. my dad was a miner all his days. sacrifice for your family. i'd die for mine
He is the best. Great voice.
I agree with you Reggie.I couldn't have said it better! I too hope to have the chance to see Matt play in BC somewhere close by.
hell I want to have a few beers with this guy!!!!
He's like a great big Warren Haynes! What's not to like? :D