Matt Maeson - Never Had to Leave (Short Film)
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Matt Maeson - Never Had to Leave (Short Film)
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Credits:
Directed by Jesse DeFlorio
Written by Jesse DeFlorio & Matt Maeson
Based on the songs of Matt Maeson
Produced by Chris Beyrooty
Associate Producer: Michael James Thomas
1st Assistant Director: Alexandra Hayden
Director Of Photography: Gary Long
Camera Operator: Jason Hassell
1st AC (A Camera): Neil Shukla
1st AC (B Camera): Paris Silver
1st AC (B Camera): Rocky Linderman
2nd AC: Jimmy Naples
Gaffer: Jarrett Jarvis
Gaffer: Paul Williams
Key Grip: Kyle Teed
Key Grip: Tyler Manuel
Swing: Sandra Watson
Key Production Assistant: Gina Di Maio
Production Assistant: Blaire Beamer
Production Assistant: Sydney Brashear
Production Assistant: Kaleb Gille
Production Assistant: Turner Rosen
Sound Recordist: Galen Milender
SFX Makeup: Rick Prince
Wardrobe Stylist: Kailey Nicole
Original Score: Brennan Smiley
Additional Score: Matt Beckley
CAST
Matt Maeson as Matt Maeson
Michael James Thomas as Jack
Ryan Stevens as Brad
Robb Way as Steve
Zach Hoffman as Bouncer
Gina Di Maio as Fan
Micheal Canavati as Driver
Brennan Troy as The Monster
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Audio Production: Matt Beckley
Audio Engineering: Matt Beckley
Audio Mixing: Matt Beckley
Additional Engineering: John Troxell
Additional Engineering: William Stone
BAND MEMBERS
Musical Director: Tyler Johnson
Guitar & Vocals: Brennan Smiley
Bass & Keys: Josh Catalan
Drums: Tyler Johnson
CREW
FOH Engineer: John Troxell
Guitar Technician: Brennan Haleski
Guitar Technician: Jeremy Cramer
Editor: Tim Egan
Colourist: Alexander Schwab
Titles & Graphics: ROZWELL
Stills: Gina Di Maio
Stills: Harrison Shook
Management
Clayton Keener-Blaha
Dillon Goldberg
FNGRPRNT
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I’ve debated putting this film out for months now. There’s so much about it that makes me extremely anxious- mostly the thought of being perceived the wrong way. Around this time last year I had just released my second record and the process of making and releasing it was so exhausting and unfulfilling. I made a lot of compromises surrounding the album that I shouldn’t have, in hopes that those changes would project me to a higher level of success. I convinced myself that was what it would take.
I started out writing music because of the effect that honest writing had on me. I saw it make people feel understood and hopeful, by being unapologetically vulnerable and authentic. Songwriting was an opportunity to express thoughts and emotions that felt too dangerous or scary for me to share otherwise. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t doing it for those reasons anymore. I ended up so discouraged and regretful. At the same time, I was trying to be a present father and a good husband while standing on a foundation that had clearly crumbled. Ultimately I found myself depressed, unmotivated, and frankly, hopeless. I didn’t have any interest in doing promo or touring or… anything at all. That’s when @jessedeflorio and I tried to take that place I was in and turn it into something. We’ve certainly done that here. What scares me about showing it to people is there is no message behind it.
I know I’m in such a privileged place as an artist. So many people work their asses off- some are much more talented than me- yet they don’t get the success or financial security that I now have. I don’t necessarily feel deserving of empathy, and I fear this film will be seen as a request for it. Most of the music I write comes from a place of redemption. Often I have a general understanding of the issues I’m dealing with and that’s why people connect with it. That’s not what this is. This is a short film that we made while I was still in the thickest part of something I couldn’t understand. There’s no redemption in it. There’s not much hope in it. It’s simply a film about a very bad place I was in; a place I hope to never be again.
It’s hard, as an artist and as a human, to release something that feels unfinished. Confusing, still messy, too raw. But I hope you can feel understood, heard, or even empowered by the emotions here… or at the very least, entertained. Thank you for your love and support over the years. With every hardship that comes along with this insane career, you make it worth every second.
thank you for sharing this.
Well, I think you just wrote the message behind it. No regrets. Thanks for being you. It's nice to know that you were going through a hard time when I discovered your music and was going through my own hard time. As weird as that sounds, it makes it so much more real. Love ya, Matt.
Everything you make is a masterpiece to us. The soul you put into your work is rare these days. Thank you for every single thing you’ve put out.
We will support anything that you put out. Hell the sharpie you used signing my shirt in Hattiesburg is put up 😂
Opening scene: phew you did not forget you lit it!
Thanks for sharing this (the film and your thoughts).
We remember you are human, you are authentic and raw - so should the film be too.
You are "in a privileged place as an artist", but that does not mean it cannot be overwhelming.
In my eyes you deserve that privilege, and most of all, I want you to balance your life and career and keep making projects you are passionate about.
Never wanna see you burn out due to pressures, external or internal.
I hope to see more from you, on your terms and at your pace. I'm not going anywhere!
Anything Matt Maeson I’m here for. My fiancé and I’ve seen you twice, in Oxford and in Hattiesburg. We believe in you so much. Keep being amazing.
That is dream for me!
You and every single song you share is so, so important. You have been my favorite artist for 6 or so years now and your music has been there for me so many times. I have your Stripped Cringe cover art tattooed on me because it’s so important.
I had never understood people who said someone’s music saved them and I always thought they were being dramatic.. but I think your music may have saved me over the years.
Thank you Matt. 🩶
I’m from Nashville, used to drive for Lyft would’ve been cool to meet you that way. The song cringe and tribulation helped me through a lot in the year 2019. I got arrested, lost my job, lost my house, lost my car and girlfriend. I became an alcoholic. I ended up dropping everything and drove to Florida with 3 boxes. The rest is history, but your music spoke to my soul and all I have to say is Thankyou Matt Maeson.
Thank you so much, man.
Your music was my best friend's favorite. He took his life in 2020. I sing your songs AS HARD AS I CAN at my local karaoke bar to keep his memory alive.
You mean a lot to me in very complicated ways.
I will always be a fan.
I’m honored to be in your music video. Thank you for such a great opportunity. Keep doing you!
Matt's music hits me just right. I love everything he does.
The portrayal of being in such a raw place with music and fans is a side I've never seen before. Your music is motivation to so many people Matt, but above all you have a strong heart. I've been a fan for so many years, but your love and balance for life matters to me and so many others. I hope you spend as much time as possible with your family and God. You deserve so much and I pray for you man.
Matt, if you see this, I hope this comment finds you well. The performances in this are heartfelt and also just plain bops. This is the coolest thing, I'm so glad you put this out 😭 I've been going through my own dark night of the soul, but your music helps me in so many ways. I hope you keep finding the joy in playing music
Matt Maeson, you are my favorite artist by far, this film was incredible and powerful, the way you expressed all these emotions into a short film and make the viewers literally feel what you're feeling, is truly amazing. I'm so glad I've gotten the opportunity to listen to your music. We all appreciate you and what you're doing, keep it up. Thank you.
I love matt maeson for his incredible music, but also for being able to be raw and vulnerable with us. We hear it a lot in his music, which is something I don’t think many artists can do, and is impressive beyond words. this film really touched my heart. not only due to the fact that he is being so open with his audience, but also that he has been struggling like so many of us, and didn’t hide it from the world. matt is unapologetically himself and I really believe that he shows us who he really is. music is one of the few things that can keep people going, and his music has done that for me and so many others. I’ve been a huge fan since Grave Digger in 2016, and I’ll never stop listening to him and loving both his music and who he is.
You are very brave, Matt. Thank you for sharing this. Your artistry is saving lives and making someone's day better. I hope you find all you're looking for. May there be countless blessings for you and your family.
Love hearing the songs in almost live setting. That guitar player is good. Love the Flying V
You are the BEST artist I've heard in a long time. I love your music and you, thank you for being vulnerable and authentic, Matt!
Matthew Maeson you are a dark legend that came to the Light..
i’m very happy to have been a fan of matt’s for a couple years now, every single song is so real, not many artists are like this
Thank you for making music. Personally, it is greatly needed and much appreciated.
Your music, honesty and vulnerability has been a valuable part of my sobriety. Thank you Matt. I'm excited to see you in Nashville next week.
Can't help but think of "The Wall" while watching this. With out all the face melting visuals of course.
I am a 41 year old woman all the way from a wee town in the west of Scotland 🏴 and I discovered this amazing artist a few years ago through a recommended playlist RUclips made similar to my music taste and I swear I will be eternally grateful to RUclips for this amazing recommendation 🙌🫶
I am now the biggest fan of this man and I have now introduced him to god knows how many friends and family just by playing him in company and obviously my friends have great taste in music like me because they are all fans of him now!
I feel like he’s singing the lyrics to my life and I look at him and think he’s so young, yet he’s singing like he’s lived a tough life like me and most people in my wee working class town , the government shut down the main industry ship building and no jobs for the majority and of course drugs flooded the place and there isn’t a single person in the town that hasn’t been affected by drug addiction and or alcohol addiction and this man sings it like he knows exactly what it’s like… thank you for your masterpieces Matt and I wish you a lot of happiness to come because if you have been through this like I relate to in your music… then you deserve to have some peace and happiness we all do, we are all human, none of us are perfect ❤🙌✊🫶
Your music is just therapy man......💔
Tears and chills every time, thank you for pouring your soul into everything you do.
Makes me think of when I seen you live at a super packed venue.. sold out.. you came out looking drained.. but we loved every minute of your music.. Even chanted and got the encore.. so glad to hear your in a much better spot now! Depression sucks so damn bad.
Everything you’ve released showcases your authenticity and it’s something so refreshing when the music industry has been so dominated by money grab radio singles that don’t really scratch below the surface. Keep fighting to making the music you’re passionate about and get the time for your personal life that you deserve!
There may be no message behind this, but a message can be a feeling, realization, thought... and as a mother who struggles with mental health, I just want to say thank you for making something that resonates with ANYONE who watches it. Letting yourself be so vulnerable to the world is something we are all terrified of doing. YOU did that. And I hope in time, you have no regrets of doing so. This film can and will save lives. Me being one of them. You never really know what someone is going through. Thank you for always making and writing music from the darkest and purest part of you. Redemption comes in many forms, you just have to take it and show it!
Much love to you, Matt. Hope to see you in Dallas again! I brought my 4 year old with me and we were dancing from the balcony above! You were her first concert!
This voice!!!
I haven’t been this excited to watch a RUclips vid in a while. Can’t wait to see what you do next !
I have been listening before the music “hit the scene” and I’ve loved watching you grow and how your develops and adjusts as you endure the process and grow as a person. The grit and vulnerability you write with and passion and soul you sing with are two of my favorite things about your music and style. I hope you will always keep those at your core because that is what makes you stand out and be so authentic. Soldier on, in whatever manner you are led to do! Much love and respect! ❤
You will forever be my favorite artist.
Thank You Matt Maeson!! Much love from South Africa. You are an absolute genius and love all your work and music.
You have taken me places with each song.
I’ve been listening to your music about couple of years now. English is not my first language but I learned it better through listening your music.
I am a christian and I’m struggling a lot, but your music is so authentic and beautiful and most of the time, it brings me closer to God.
Thank you for all your work. ❤
This was amazing, can’t wait for a part 2 for the other half of the album 😉
I love how real you are man.. you don’t got to make up a bull shit life story to make a decent song.. you sing about life and you don’t give a shit what anyone thinks and it comes out awesome!
This is a Matt-sterpeice! Thanks for being vulnerable enough to share this with your fans.
I honestly can't think of any other music ever that hits me like yours does. 💙
I'm proud to be a fan. Here to support all of your endeavors.
this is literally the coolest thing ever
Amazing song!!!😢❤
Can't wait to see u in Ventura!!!❤❤❤
I NEED THIS VERSION OF THE ALBUM 😭
This is real music
Random but we need a Matt Maeson/Bishop Briggs collab! They would sound so good together! 🖤
Such a raw portrayal of emotion. My Hand/Lawless Dream performance brought me to tears at the end. You are the realest, Matt. 🤍
Matt I met you when you around 11 or so i was in he band Insomnia with your dad and saw something in you back then glad to see you being you love it man Keep going bro hope you come to Michigan sometime soon i am in Lansing capital of the state,
Music like this, touching on something akin to real, is what provides a surprising amount of comfort to me. I've been waiting for something like this, and had attempted to follow the story of your songs as best I could, because it gave me something to focus on. They say music is storytelling, which must mean that you, are one of the best storytellers I've seen. Beautiful, dark, and worth listening to.
Matt, thank you for this. We appreciate your rawness and vulnerability. I will never understand what you were feeling and going through, trying to balance everything from your music career to your family. I can only imagine tough the industry truly is. It seems many artists go through a tough patch where it feels like they aren’t living what they are doing like they used to, and it feels less like their passion and not like a job. I’m sure that is devastating and can make anybody feel lost. Just remember that no matter what you are going through, you have to put you first. Without yourself none of this is possible. Be real to you and follow your heart and gut. Whatever it is you do, those who really care and are important will support and follow. I know you fear of how these things may change people’s perceptions of you, but fuck those perceptions. You are Matt MF Maeson! Keep on doing what you want and what you love, that is all that matters. And thank you for helping me and countless other fans through these last few years with your work; I know I’m not the only one who finds comfort through your creations - this short film included.
Take a break for you and your family Matt! Your fans understand how taxing it can be. Thank you for this beautiful film. I went to your show in Dallas and got a vibe that you were tired. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
I can't wait to watch this later tonight! Thank you so much for being unapologeticly honest, even when it's hard. Your work is cathartic for me. I, like many others, truly appreciate it. 🫶
Hey Matt! There is so much strength in your struggle & in this curated world - your authenticity is sacred, hold onto it - thank you sharing this. I had a few reflections I wanted to share. First, you are allowed to struggle, unapologetically! From what I see - I can imagine it feels like everyone wants a piece of you, yet you are compressed between growth, scars of scarcity and sustaining your wellness - add in new fatherhood, tour, demands, and partner - it is fair and valid to feel like this is a lot! If I know one thing for sure, it is that inner critic screams louder when we are burning out. So, if I can give any encouragement - make your energy replenishment mandatory, not optional. We wear many hats, but take care of the one wearing them. And when anxiety screams at us to keep working or you will fail, let compassion reminds you that self-sustaining is success. Whose version of success am I living anyway? (I ground myself with that a lot). This journey is a marathon, not a sprint - so take care of yourself first and foremost and stop at the water stations (i.e. breaks) - it is the key to sustained wellness. Those that do not get it, outgrow them with peace of mind - because they were never meant for you. As you move through this, know you are worthy to take whatever space/time you need. Wishing you well, supporting you from afar and rooting for you to protect your peace. Lastly a final kudos to your friend Jesse who did a fabulous job on this film. Love a long time fan, Shannon.
this is absolutelly perfect.
Very powerful. ❤️
Your songs are so great! I connect with every single one of them! Thank you so much for your music!!! 🙌🏼🔥❤️
I've loved Matt's music since 2017. I found it at just the right time cause I was going through a really messy break up and hearing that other people were having thoughts similar to mine was super encouraging. And let me say as well, family is super important, take time with them, the real fans will understand why you take off and be right there if and when you come back
Keep on keeping on ,do what feels right for you ,you got this GOD'S GOT YOUR BACK ...BB
❤❤
Mind alternating
What did you mind alternate between?
I'm 37 and you're one of my musical heroes. Always keep this shit up G. ❤
Incredible 😊
This is insane omg
GOAT
I tell you this much, the music scene has atleast the music that has made it my way has been desperately lacking spirit!!! Not anymore my guy fkn kill it Matt! Keep spilling your fkn guts man!
Most talented human alive.
This is crazy, man... Love it
Spectacular perfection. Great masterpiece. God bless u and yours.
Stunning video ❤ I'm so glad I came across you today ❤
Damn there is something about your style and voice that is addicting been listening to you for a minute I love the emotions I feel from your music straight adrenaline. I appreciate it keep up the banging work
This is remarkable. Love it!
Content I never knew I wanted till now
This was incredible❤️thank you for always being so real
I really loved this. Don't lose who you are! ❤ fan for life
This is so freakin good!
I can't wait to see you in Boulder!!! I'll be the one at the bar serenading my man to your music 😂 cause I know EVERY SINGLE WORD ❤
Matt’s music has never been about the money and the day it is is when I stop listening to him
Matt is the GOAT.
Hype 🎉hype🎉hype🎉
Simply not enough like buttons!!
❤️
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
woah
The king delivers
Way to highlight a small venue like the Springwater man... brings back memories of smoking joints outside of that door while my friends played inside
Love you so much
❤
Felt it 🔥
Thank you for sharing
It’s the return of Halloweentown Man from the Blood Run Red video
This is so AWESOME!!
Just ❤ only 4 min in
love you dude
This is FIRE
Dope
Could have watched a feature length of this
Still depressed an still listening 😢🥺😩
Thank you..
mr rattlebone chilling in matt's subconscious
Sick, cant wait for the happy time song era for the bae.
Gracias por tu música, Matt
best 30 minutes in my life
Fucking beauty of hardship
So dope, thanks for the inspirational music
bestest