Gerschweyn - The Official Blog

2nd Music Video Go for, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine."

2012-01-10T09:31:00.000-08:00

Music Video for "Wolves" as directed by California based director Jesse Johnson is go! The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine, my new short album project is set for release SOON! Thanks for all the support and for being most patient!

Short Acoustic Set @ Hillbilly Hip Topnga Tuesday 27th December at 21h00!

2011-12-26T11:44:00.000-08:00

Be sure to pop at the Hillbilly Hip Vintage store's "Unusual Tuesday" night - Topanga CA if you guys are in the area at around 21h00 Tuesday night 27th of December. I'll be playing a short acoustic (piano and vocals) set of some new material...Especially excited to debut "Fire on Salt Lake." Thanks and see you guys there!

Music Video for new lead single = Go!

2011-12-05T10:09:00.000-08:00

Video for "You're My Heart," lead single of my new short album project, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" in Topanga California. Very excited about he concept and the shoot. Do stay tunes for more information on the release date of the short album and thanks so much for the support. Be safe you guys!

Singed with TRUTH UNDER GROUND RECORDS!

2011-10-25T11:39:00.000-07:00

Happy to announce that I am now a singed Artist! Thanks Mr. Willcox and Truth Under Ground Records! Stay tuned for more info on my upcoming releases under this exciting Indie Electronic Label!

Download "You're My Heart" (Preview Edit) Free!

2011-10-12T12:14:00.000-07:00

I'm Excited about the new short album, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine." The record is currently in post production. Very happy to have been able to work with Javier Martinez and Jason Martins from "The Awkward Robot. Download "You're My Heart (Preview Edit)" FREE on Bandcamp.com and stay tuned for more info regarding the short album. Thanks for all the support!
http://gerschweynmatthews.bandcamp.com/track/youre-my-heart-preview-edit

Love and Respect;
Gerschweyn

On Love...

2011-07-13T08:15:00.001-07:00

Deserved love for myself from myself is now my ultimate goal. Hard work indeed...I think I'm worth it though. More so, I think we are all worth it.

Best;
Gerschweyn

Dankie Tania en Danie en die Kinders!

2011-06-24T07:32:00.000-07:00

"Niks hoef prefek te wees nie...'n konstante beweging na vore is goed genoeg."
- Tania en Danie van den Berg

Life = Weird...

2011-06-17T11:31:00.000-07:00

I was at first convinced that existence precedes essence...I am not sure any more. Life = Weird...this I know. That saying about "we are all stuck in a box with the answers regarding how to get out being scribbled on the outside of the box in question"...that saying indeed.

Best;
Gerschweyn

Dallas Texas = Neat + Littered with Dallas- Attude?

2011-06-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

Interesting place, loads of fun with my buddies Randy and Mika...crazy bunch of actors and "should be pro" stand up comedians!

The place sucks for location scouting as we've learned Sunday 12th June 2011. As in, "We just want to shoot a short scene on your restaurant patio, please Sir." "Hell no, Foreign dweeb...get the f!@k out of my joint...you and your odd non basketball watching posse!" Ouch! We'll find a kick ass place to film a computer geek and "lady of the night" converse philosophically yet!

When in the area check out one of the "Blue Goose Cantina" = tasty Mexican Style Grub!

Best;
Gerschweyn

Regarding a lack of money...

2011-06-06T13:27:00.000-07:00

I will never again allow a lack of money to infringe upon my self worth. My intestinal bacteria is flourishing and I regularly share my lunch with "street people." Sure they do not smell very good...neither does your heart for it's long dead and buried.
- Gerschweyn Matthews

Gerschweyn Matthews IS NOW Gerschweyn!

2011-05-26T15:47:00.001-07:00

Musically, Gerschweyn Matthews is now Gerschweyn. New sound + New Image + New Album Project Dropping Soon! I hope for your continued support and interest in what I do...STAY TUNED AND THANKS MUCH!

Best;
Gerschweyn

Support The Awkward Robot!

2011-05-04T09:48:00.000-07:00

Be sure to catch my buddies, "The Awkward Robot" on tour! Check in 2 their band page on Facebook and Reverbnation AND SUPPORT! Do the mother!@#$%^& ROBOT!

Support Joe Harris' new film project - "Flesh Again!"

2011-04-24T11:15:00.000-07:00

Please do support Joe Harris' new film project called "Flesh Again!" Go to IndieGoGo and donate!

Best;
Gerschweyn

Check out my new favorite album - I'M SAD YOUR LIVING by Nolens Volens / Andrew Glassett!

2011-03-16T16:24:00.000-07:00

GET IT NOW FROM BANDCAMP.COM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://nolensvolens.bandcamp.com/album/im-sad-your-living

BEST;
Gerschweyn

New Single "You're My Heart" Out Now!

2011-03-14T19:03:00.000-07:00

New single, "YOU'RE MY HEART" available now from BandCamp.com! Keep checking the blog, facebook, myspace and youtube for more info on the new single and my new short album "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" to be release later this year.

Enjoy;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Andrew Glassett on board = "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine!

2011-03-10T19:43:00.000-08:00

Check Out Andrew Glassett! Awesome Mastering Engineer, Dj and Producer! Andrew is Mastering my new short album and video project = "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine." Look out for lead single off my new short album, "You're My Heart," as produced by Jay Martinez and Jason Martins aka "The Awkward Robot." These guys rock!

New Single Dropping Soon!

2011-03-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

New Single = "You're My Heart" dropping soon. Produced by Jay Martinez and Jason Martins aka "The Awkward Robot" and mastered by Andrew Glassett, the new single is the first track to be released of my new short album project called, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine." Keep checking my Blog, Facebook, Youtube, Myspace and Vimeo pages for more info to follow!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Joe Harris' New Short Film - The Lonely Sound!

2011-03-05T11:47:00.000-08:00

Check Out Joe Harris' new short film, "The Lonely Sound." Amazing piece by one of America's best young filmmakers!

Catholic Community Services of Utah Aid Program - Please Help!

2011-02-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

Great Refugee Aid Program based out of Salt Lake City Utah. Please do visit the main site and help in any way possible. I think it not right to suffer due to unfortunate location. -Please Visit; www.ccsutah.org
I am sure you all agree with the principles of such a cause, religious or not.

Love and Respect!
Gerschweyn
p.s. Photo Courtesy of Keith Johnson / Deseret News

Break From Music and Film Work.

2011-02-14T13:48:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all I've befriended and worked with Austin Texas and across the whole of America. My life is richer due to all of you and hope to be able to stay in contact with everyone dear to me. It regrets me to inform you guys that I'm taking a break from music and film work so as to concentrate on my personal life both home and abroad. I assure you guys that I will resume work on current projects in due time.

Love and Respect;
Gerschweyn

New Album Updates!

2011-01-17T10:06:00.000-08:00

Stoked about new short album, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine." Lead single called "You're My Heart" dropping soon! Stay tuned you guys and thank you so much for supporting the musical endeavours of my mates and I!

New Single Dropping Soon!

2011-01-04T10:04:00.000-08:00

Lead single "You're My Heart" as taken off my new short album, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" dropping soon. You are all in for a sweet treat. Trust me! Thanks Javier Martinez and Jason
Martins for producing this magical rebooting record with me! The Awkward Robot Rules!

"Die Probleem met Picasso" Album Now in Digital and Physical Print - THANK YOU LETTER!

2010-12-08T10:52:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends

Since the music side of things with regards to "Die Probleem met Picasso" have now successfully been completed, I am urged to thank all who played a part and continue to play a part in this poignant tale about a brave little boy called Picasso. "Die Probleem met Picasso" is now available in digital format as well as physical print.

Thanks for all the nice emails and well wishes from my supporters. I am very happy that you guys are enjoying "Die Probleem met Picasso" digital and physical print editions. Thanks also to every one who played on the record and those involved in the short film. I love you guys! Thanks to Tania + Danie van den Berg for being my mom and dad away from home! You guys took me in when I was homeless and fed and clothed me when I was in need. You motivated me to finish what I started and reignited a sense of pride in my self and our culture. I feel protected, inspired, loved and part of the van den Berg family when ever I'm with you guys. Which is kinda 24 / 7. Sonder julle is ek niks. Dankie Tania en Danie. Ek is baie lief en dankbaar vir julle! Thanks Ymki, Tandie and Iewan van den Berg for being my sisters and baby brother away from home and for gracing the album with your amazing flute and concept art work. I love you guys tons! Iewan, you did a great job playing my lead in the film. Thanks for inspiring me so much with you never ending affirmation of life, art, philosophy, science and your innate moral character most striking for a 12 year old. You rock little bro!

Thank you Mrs. Marty Berry for all the help and support and for taking such good care of me in Austin and Bryson. You and the family continue to amaze me with your kindness great humor. Thank you Melssa, Sarah, Amber and Grandma. I love you girls dearly and can not wait to meet up with you all again! Take Care!

Thanks Uncle John April and the family for all the help and support in Waco. One of the best experiences of my life. I learned so much from you Uncle John! Thanks for looking after me and for having shown me the ropes. I still remember the day I arrived from Hollywood. All beat up and ready to give up. You breathed and joked and preach life back into me. I love you very much. Thank you Uncle John...I love you! Jy is regtig 'n oom duisend! Antie Yvette, Jaylen and Johnathan I miss and love you guys. We need to get together soon! Thanks for everything!

Thanks Jaco and Jen Conradie and the 3 little ones for taking me in when I came to Austin with no money or plans and very little sanity intact. Jaco, you are indeed a great friend to me and love you very much. Sorry that I cried so much that first day in Austin at the bus stop...I'm much more stable now. Thanks much you guys!

Thanks Jason Magnuson and DJ Pennington for working with me and my crazy ideas. You guys produced an amazing disc which I'm very proud of. Jason thanks for being my friend and for going far beyond the call of duty. Dude, I love you and I'm indebted to you forever. DJ you as well. If we ever get to heaven and there is only space left for one more person, I'll give up my spot in a heart beat. Not that I'll make it there (it = complicated). Your amazing moral character and talent amaze me every day. Nikye, you married the right guy. Thanks for kicking my arse when need be and for supporting me so much. You're a pal and partner in crime if ever there was. I love you dearly and um, the pup as well! Thanks for the great work you did on "Die Geheim" video. Genius!

Thanks to my favorite composer Mr. Olivier Deriviere! You have inspired me so much with you music and poise. Thanks for the well wishes and for taking the time to listen to me! Thanks George van der Spuy and the guys of Taxi Violence; South Africas best rock band ever. That "Letter to Tom Cruise" beat still rocks! Thanks to Sharlto Copley, my favorite South African born actor for inspire me and for listening to me. District 9 is one of favorite films ever. Thanks for paving the way Sharlto! Thanks Harry Knowles for taking the time to chat with me and for the well wishes. Also to Mr. Tim Leaugue for being most kind to me and allowing me access to some crazy behind the scenes parties at Fantastic Fest 2011. Also for all the support and advice. You are truly a great man!

Thanks Mr. Ben Blank for a great mastering job and for all the advice and words of wisdom. Thanks to everyone over at Media Tech / Arlan Studios for being so gracious with me and the crazy sessions the gang and I pulled (tried to pull) off (including the Catholic choir stint...would have been a nightmare most grand). Mr. Rob Fedson, you are amazing, thanks for everything! Domingo Gomez, thanks for engineering. I owe you at least 2 arms and 3 legs. Keep well and hope to be able to work with you in future once more. Mark Williams, thanks for writing and recording some of the most haunting and stirring cello parts I've heard to date on a contemporary album. Looking forward to working with again in the near future. And um, "Die Gehiem" kicks arse...quiet, still, cathartic.

JDub, Derreck Colman, Jay Martinez, Clayton, Henry Hilliard; thank you guys for additional vocal work on the record. I think we've sent out a strong message to that "Dodgy Priest" in question. He is not a man of God indeed and now he knows it! Thanks Henry for being my friend and for all the help, support, lessons! Thanks Shane Kiel for being such a great friend to me. I've had some of the best times of my life with you. Thanks for showing me the ropes and for having kept me alive! Wow, you are man and I love you very much! Thanks Joe Brently for the awesome drum track you banged out on "Strategies of Retribution..." Love you dude!

Mrs. Julia and Mr.Robert, thanks so much for being most kind to me. For all of the motivation and hospitality and for allowing DJ and myself to continue some of our recording over at your place. Thanks Mrs. Julia for recording flute with us very late at night, all the hugs and for your continued support. I'll be sure to trade a spot in heaven with you guys as well. Thanks to Randy Frank for all the support, cookies, Japanese Horror Films and for being such a good person to me! You are a great friend and I love you dearly. Thanks tons!

Thanks Paul Seeds for being one of my greatest friends ever. You've helped me so much with everything I do here. Music, Videos, Short Film... the most amazing breakfasts and so much more. I love you very much and the heaven thing goes for you as well! YOU ROCK DUDE!

Thanks Tyler Hayes, Ron Weisberg, Christina Childress, Dimitrius Pulido, Iewan van den Berg for the great work you guys did of the Picasso short film. I owe you guys so much and I apologise again for all of the delays pertaining to the final release of the short. You guys are amazing artists and I am sure that the film will kick some arse once released early 2011. Thanks for the long hours, the crazy script changes and for putting up with my general and clinical madness. I wish you guys all the best with your careers and um, first one to win an Oscar; could I at least take a pic with it? Love you guys and thanks again! Congrats Christina with your role = "The Good Guys!"

Thanks to all involved in the music videos created for Picasso project. I am most proud of our quirky little flicks... shaky camera, 15 minute wardrobe creations and all. What can I say but for; that's how we throw down! Nikye Pennington, Paul Seeds, Monica Figueroa, Stamatina Prekas, Dereck Coleman, Nick, Jason Magnuson, Erin Reynolds, Todd Wallace, Joey Mata, Jillian Schantz Patrick, Keller, Riley, Cara, DJ Pennington, Danie van den Berg, Tania van den Berg, Iewan and Tandie van den Berg, Rachel Holeman, Cindy and Kris Thompson, Katie and Jessica, Andrea and Taylor Landos, Beckie and Ashley Kristen Crawford (great actress) and all of Tandie's friends who help so much on the videos. Thanks so much! The guys over at Mexic Arte Museum. Thanks also to the folk over at the Hideout Theater and Coffee shop for allowing us to audition and film in your space. Thanks so much for all the hard work that went into telling our little story as best we could. I love you guys so much and will NEVER forget the time spent with you all making art!

Thanks also to my mom and dad, Magaret and Hubert Matthews for doing such a great job at raising my brothers, sisters and myself to be above all good people. Thanks for paying for all those piano lessons...through good and bad times. Thanks also for whipping my arse on days I did not want to continue those (sometimes) torturous lessons. Thanks Mamma for showing me that strength is not about physical ability but about internal resolve and conviction. Thanks for everything you have done for me in my life, you are the dearest being I know of and I'm most grateful for being an effect of your volition. Thanks for crying with me and laughing with me and fighting with me and nursing me and encouraging me and for taking me to the doctor when my acne got really bad! Yikes, things really got sticky there for a while! Mostly, thanks for being my mother...this reality makes me the most proud little man I know. EK IS LIEF VIR JOU! DANKIE VIR ALLES!

Thanks Pappa and Oupa for showing me and sharing with me the beauty of the human voice. My dad, late grandfather and the rest of the family have got amazing singing voices. I am humbled by having been given the opportunity to share my small gift with folk from across the world. I promise to one day make you proud of me Pappa! Thanks Uncle Lionel for supporting me so much and for all the pep talks and for having helped me make one giant step towards my dreams possible. I love and respect you as much as stars are a plenty as well as Antie Joe and Chrystal.

Avory, Jessica, Larry and Cammi; I love you guys so much! Thanks for believing in me and for crying with me when my life and future got a bit dark. For sharing in my joys and small victories on the path I've chosen to tread. It is hard, you guys make it so much easier! Thanks Wendy, Rowan, Bullah and all my nephews and nieces for hanging in there with me. I love you guys very much!

Thanks to my Beloved Antie Claire. You are one amazing lady! Thanks so much for all the support and great food and a place to rest my head when times got particularly hard. Die Kombers wat jy my gegee het hou my nou nog warm. Dankie! Sherman, Jonsie and Uncle Reggie. Thanks so much for all the support throughout my career and life. Sherman, I love you very much and I'm especially fond of you...you have the gift! Take the plunge?

I have this very special friend; Nasreen Hassan Dippenaar. Wow, what can I say...you've been amazing to me. You're the most courageous person I know. You inspire me so much in all I do. Our times at University were some of the best in my life. The fights, the self discovery, the make up lunch and make up nap times. The jokes, the tears, the lessons, the wedding, the other man...whom I love dearly. Niel, please take care of this girl. I warn you! Naz, this has been such a hard 2 years for you. I do not understand the why(s). I do know that you are a phoenix if ever a phoenix was. I've learned from you to no matter what happens; YOU PICK YOURSELF UP AND YOU TRY AGAIN! You're kind of my Mr. Miyagi! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

Thanks also to my family at large and all the friends I've made in America and across the globe. Without your selfless support and interest in my career and person hood, none of this would be possible. Thank you and I love you. And yes, the book is on it's way! Those who I forgot to mention, I sincerely apologise and thank you guys from the bottom of my soles (yep, the feet ones). Here's to art and our insatiable apatite as human to tell stories through the use of our hands, voices, minds and hearts!

I should also take a moment to thank Siddhartha Gautama. I am in awe of you. Thanks for setting such a great example.

Love and Repect;

Gerschweyn Matthews

Bon Appetit!

2010-12-02T17:06:00.000-08:00

I've always felt compelled to write lyrics with a certain moral character. The new record, "The Starving Artist and The Enchanted Vending Machine" as produced by Javier Martinez and Jason Martins is a total 360 though. Think; party whore, buttered pecan pop corn laced with Vodka infused whip cream served with a drizzle of Japanese techno fudge. If you are really clever, try to work out the hidden meanings behind the new collection of lyrics. Set for release early 2011 and um, Bon Appetit!

"Die Probleem met Picasso" - Updates.

2010-11-27T14:09:00.000-08:00

‎"Die Probleem met Picasso" album out now! The Problem with Picasso short film = post. Visit with me on Youtube and Facebook and check out music + videos + interviews + vignettes regarding the project. Thanks for the continued support!

The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine - Update.

2010-11-26T12:24:00.001-08:00

After some consideration I've decided to postpone the release of my 2nd album, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine." The album will be released early 2011. I do hope for and appreciate your continued interest and support!

Remodernist Music Manifesto -

2010-10-18T22:01:00.000-07:00

Remodernist Music
A Manifesto by
Gerschweyn Matthews

As a professional fan of film and music I've been very much taken a back by the practical and theoretical work of Fine Artist, Film Maker and Photographer, Jesse Richards. I think he is most known for his post modern, Manifesto on Remordernist Cinema. After some communication with the genius that Mr. Richards, I've been inspired to expand on his work in the context of music. The creation, production, sale and consumption there of. For further information on the works of Jesse Richards, do visit with him at; http://www.wix.com/jesserichards/jesserichardssite. For further information on Stuckism visit; http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=2224155647&v=info

1. Remodernist Music argues for the establishment of truthful reflections and expressions about the human experience as the most important intention with the creation of music.

2. Remordernism in music argues that the pursuit of "perfection" within the recording process is merely a cosmetic folly. This is so for the remodernist musician functions at his / her highest level of creativity in the event of probing into and documenting the intricacies and mysteries pertaining to the human experience. An experience littered with imperfection, randomness and unapologetic emotiveness.

3. "Perfect" takes and high end post production processes does not improve the artistic value of a composition. Rather, I think that how accurately a song mimics the emotional state that of which an artist is trying to convey has a more congruent relationship with the song in question’s artistic value. It’s about documenting and expressing truthfully, effectively.

4. Pondering further on the matter at hand, has lead me to believe that there is no such thing as precision (with which I imply perfection) but for in the minds of us. We are not perfect beings, we can thus never have perfect experiences as necessarily mediated through imperfect bodies. Given that we can have no real or rather proper understanding of un-experienced events, the concept of perfection as an experience-able event is devoid of meaning. More over, why do we regard perfection higher then we regard lived experience? One being an idea, the other being lived reality.

5. With creating music, the remodernist musician does not set out on an ego-centric mission in the pursuit of "perfection" so as to gain the favor and respect of those who consume music. I think commercial success is very much a lower case experience brought about collaterally by the creative process itself. Remodernist Music argues that a successful musician is such by default though participating in the personally investigative event of creating music. The process of making and experiencing music is thought of (ideally) as a kind of melodic psychoanalyses.

6. Art, including music has functions other than that of pleasing our carvings for the experience of beauty for the sake of experiencing beauty. One of these important functions pertaining to Remodernist Music is that of journaling and reflecting on individual and social experience in an attempt to better understand the nature the self in relation to all that is other.

7. Remodernist Music does not seek to establish celebrity, nor does it agree with the establishment of such in the pursuit of gain; both monitory and egocentric. Rather, the composer is thought of as a questioner, an existential philosopher or metaphysical surgeon up in arms with prevailing ignorance regarding reality; both personal and collective.

8. Popular Music will always be lesser music if maximized sales are the driving force behind the creation there of. Do we think of a certain brand of soft drink as invaluable in aid of our quest to better understand the human condition just because of creators of the product in question are “living it up?” I do not think that we can or should measure the success of a record using statistics pertaining to the “product” at hand’s financial performance. From a consumer stand point; if a record or a single track stirs the emotions and grey matter of it’s creator and that of subsequent listeners due to it functioning as a metaphysical light bulb switch triggered by the application of mind and thereby illuminating a missing piece of the “human experience puzzle”, the record or track is successful. Music is made by us, in it’s best form it unapologetically tells about us.

9. No subject matter is taboo. My eye ball splitting anger towards a certain pseudo man of God; for reasons of him having sexually assaulted a relative of mine. My less then savory ideas on Scientology and celebrities who babble on and on about the supposed genius of L. Ron Hubbard. Issues pertaining to self investigation and social commentary such as the before mentioned are all fair game.

10. Our preference of one melodic structural pattern over another is completely arbitrary. There is no rational thought behind say my preference to writing in a C-minor chord rather then a C-major chord. What makes a good melody has nothing to do with melodic structural patterns in and by the phenomena itself. It’s about what the patterns and effectual sounds mean to us.

11. The experience of music is always mediated and the quality of this mediated experience relies on the meaningful application of an interpretive mind to the piece at hand. With “meaningful,” I imply helpful in clarifying and revealing personal and collective truths about ourselves as human beings. Flowing from this I think that your “non- professional” musician friend’s melodic ode to his girlfriend is just as good a piece of music as let us say Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees.” This is so if your friend and his girlfriend find “meaningfulness” in the piece. Fake Plastic Trees is thought of as a good song in a Remodernist sense due to the fact that the piece is “meaningful” to Yorke, his band mates and fans. One could then say that the friend in question is just as good a musician as Mr. Yorke himself. That said, comparative talk regarding musical abilities of different musicians are of little value as the value of the music they create have more to do with personal and collective “meaningfulness” then complex melodic constructions and the precise execution there of.

New Film Composition Album, "Die Ore Van 'n Rolprent Kamera" Dropping Soon!

2010-10-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

New Film Composition Album, "Die Ore Van 'n Rolprent Kamera" as produced by DJ Pennington dropping soon! Stay tuned for more information!

"The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" - Raison d'être

2010-10-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

"The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" is my new concept record about an an Evil Record Label Boss, a Starving Artist and a Magical (Persian) Vending Machine capable of transforming an emaciated + lame singer songwriter into a Kick Arse Pop Star!

The musical context of the current record is very different from how I normally approach music and I must say that it took a lot of convincing from Producers Jay Martinez and Jason Martinez to get me, as you guys say "into the swing of things." Glad I did though as the writing process for this outing has really been a learning experience. Very often as singer and writer I tend to hide behind intellectualism preferring to write about "the other" in a very objective way. I do the research, I convince myself that an event in time or as experienced by a certain individual is "important" enough to engage with musically and morally. I think a lot of people who've heard my music often feel alienated by the subject matter of my songs, my accent and this gloomy post vampire like image I've carefully garnished myself in. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I take my self too seriously and in a very big way this reality has effectively alienated me from music buyers and appreciators...not a good move as a relatively unknown musician.

The new record is much more relaxed and fun...it shows that I do have a sense of humor and that good music does not need to regard intellectualism and discussions pertaining to morality. For the first time ever I've actually ventured into a recording booth without a vocal plan. I pretty much wrote the new batch of songs as a response to Jay and Jason's electronic wizardry. They have so much fun with music and I desperately need to have more with music in general; as per all of my friends' and musical peers' back round chatter. "Ok, guys! Chill out now...I'm trying to have fun here!"

The record does have a lot of piano work, odd time signatures, wordy lyrics, ethnic vocal chants and some references to Persian Religion and Gods such as Ahura Mazda. These traits are signature to me as a musician...this time however we mixed things up a lot with European inspired synth melodies and beats, video game like bit crushing and a brighter even romantic lyrical tone. I'm sure you guys will pick up on the "f!@ck the music business as it operates today" underlying theme throughout the whole record. I'm a lot funnier and approachable now than let's say a year back on the previous outing; "Die Probleem met Picasso" as produced by Jason Magnuson and DJ Pennington. I'll still kick your arse though on a night of debating issues pertaining to all things Religious, Political, Video Game Scores and Yada Yada Yada!

"The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" is scheduled for release in December of 2010. Look out for the first single and accompanying video off the new record to be released in November of 2010. Thanks all the guys and girls working with me on this one aka Jason Martins, Jay Martinez, Nikye Pennington, Stamatina Prekas, Ymki van den Berg, DJ Pennington, Jason Magnuson, Paul Seeds and all the wonderful guys and girls who work with Nikye and Stamatina. I love, respect and appreciate you all very much. "Ek is niks sonder julle nie."

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

New Music Video = Pre - Production!

2010-10-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

New music video for my new record, "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" now in pre-production. Thanks producer / engineers Thee Wombat and Jason Martins for working with me on the new record and for pushing me out of my comfort zone...singer songwriters can indeed be intellectual and clubby at the same time. Thanks also to my good friends Nikye Pennington and DJ Pennington for everything! Thanks again for all the support!

Best;
Gerschweyn

"Die Droom" Updates!

2010-10-10T10:22:00.000-07:00

Dudes and girl dudes...check out Ymki van den Berg's new work! So excited to be working with this breathtakingly beautiful fine artist (her work and outer appearance) on our 15 minute film / photograph / music / fine art collage called "Die Droom." You all are such lucky bastards...the shit we do for "ya'll." Vrede! http://ymkivandenberg.wordpress.com/

Fantastic Fest 2010!

2010-10-01T11:06:00.000-07:00

Fantastic Fest 2010 was amazing! Great to mingle with and learn from the big names in Art House Cinema. I really liked Damir Lukacevic's "Transfer" and Mladen Djordjevic's "The Life and Death of Porno Gang." Guillem Morales' "Julias Eyes" was pretty cool as well and looks great! Thanks again Tim and Paul for showing me the ropes and for dragging me along everywhere!

New Film Composition Track, "Water Wings" now up on Myspace!

2010-09-18T08:14:00.000-07:00

Happy to be working with composer / producer DJ Pennington on a new music project. New Film Composition Track (guitar and vocals) uploaded to Myspace called "Water Wings." Tailor made for the new Gladiator Film?

Inge Beckmann and Gerschweyn Matthews Colab!

2010-09-16T09:21:00.000-07:00

Very happy and honored to be working with SA singer songwriter, Inge
Beckmann of Lark on a new track to feature on "The Starving Artist
and the Enchanted Vending Machine." Inge is my favorite singer
songwriter ever... closely behind Bjork. She sports most impressive
...vocals, deliciously dark and whimsical musicality and the mysterious
beauty of a thousand fallen Ahura. Um, you guys are in for a bloody
treat!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine - Update!

2010-09-15T09:01:00.000-07:00

Work on "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" is going well. Thank you Jay Martinez, Jason Martins, Paul Seeds, Ymki van den Berg and Inge Beckmann for
working with me on the new concept piece about an Evil Record
Label Boss, a Starving Artist and a Magical (Persian) Vending...
Machine capable of transforming an emaciated + lame singer songwriter
into a Kick Arse Pop Star!

Joe "The Visualist" Harris and Gerschweyn Matthews Colab!

2010-09-06T17:58:00.000-07:00

I'm very excited about working with film maker and video editor Joe The Visualist on "The Decapitation Peter Mueller." TDPM is a short film and film score project about a depressed writer who picks up a odd hitch hiker on route to his estranged family's house in "celebration" of his ailing mother's birthday. Harris is very much an "underground motion picture artist" currently getting much deserved attention for the trailer to his future release short called, "The Lonely Sound." Find more info on Joe Harris by visiting with him on Youtube, Facebook, Myspace, and Exposure Room.
1. Youtube.com/joethevisualist
2. Myspace.com/joethevisualist
3. Exposureroom.com/thelonelysound
4. http://www.facebook.com/#!/joethevisualist

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

New Role Demands Abs in 4 Weeks - HELP!

2010-09-06T12:58:00.000-07:00

So I've been told to buff up a bit for the next
role I'm playing. As in Michael Cera
with abs sporting Danny Devito's height. Dee Ta is now my personal
trainer and together we'll hopefully sculpt me some killer abs in 4
weeks. I'm a little worried about the nudity, playing an emaciated
serial killer is awesome though. Hope my mother does not buy a ticket
to see this one...

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Gerschweyn Matthews Official iStore via Nimbit Here!

2010-08-31T15:02:00.000-07:00

New Single Dropping Soon!

2010-08-21T13:55:00.000-07:00

First single off my new record "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" dropping soon! Very exited about the track featuring producers and singer song writers Jason Martins and Javier Martinez. Think Japan, barbershop harmonies, Euro-Club beats and a little Lady Gaga and Timberlake parody thrown in for... good measure. Think you guys are going to approve!

New Gerschweyn Matthews Short Film called "The Decapitation of Peter Mueller" is now in pre - production!

2010-08-11T22:47:00.001-07:00

"The Decapitation of Peter Mueller" - An alcoholic writer struggles to come to terms with the loss of his wife and young daughter, while dealing with the internal politics of his family. His very traditional family is also convinced that his romantic life is a lot darker / risky than what he portrays it to be. On route to what could be his mother's last birthday celebration (cancer) he picks up an hitch hiker. The spell of drug and alcohol binges that follow leads to Peter's "surprising" death. "TDPM" is currently in pre - production. Keep an eye out for more information on the "Die Probleem met Picasso" Short Film due this Fall of 2010.

"TDPM" Auditions Postponed -

2010-08-11T16:43:00.000-07:00

‎"The Decapitation of Peter Mueller" auditions postponed till further notice. Prospect cast should check in from time to time as more information on the piece and reading sessions will be posted promptly.

Best;
Gerschweyn

The Problem with Picasso - Remodernist Short Film Coming Fall 2010!

2010-08-09T20:33:00.000-07:00

"The Problem with Picasso" short film almost here! Be sure to check in from time to time regarding more information about this neat remordernist short film. "Die Probleem met Picasso" short album is now available on iTunes! Thank you Paul Seeds, Tyler Hayes, Ron Weisberg, Dimitrius Pulido, Christina Childress, Iewan van den Berg, Tania van den Berg as well as the rest of the van den Berg clan. I LOVE YOU GUYS! You all did a great job and I'm very proud of what we have accomplished and what we are going to accomplish with this little film.

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Quotes and Quirks!

2010-07-29T14:43:00.000-07:00

You’re old, certified ugly, poorly gifted, reek of tiger urine, easily penetrable by Freud, unappreciative of Foucault, masturbate to The Goonies and my God totally whips the ass of yours! This is ever so poignant for my God is 7 turning 8 in a day or so. Note that he is moderately retarded and sports 2 left hands robotically adhered to his singular under developed patella.

- Gerschweyn Matthews (28 July 2010)

8 Bit Pop It Is!

2010-07-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

I think we're calling the new style of music I'm into "8 Bit Pop." Very much inspired by 80's 8 bit and 16 bit video games from Atari and Nintendo...with a classical twist thanks to some really pretty and quirky piano and cello work. The team and I can not wait to get the new material out as we think you guys are going to love it...and I'm really keen on showing off my newly found sense of humor!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Die Probleem met Picasso Live Set - August 2010!

2010-07-21T15:51:00.000-07:00

I'm currently putting together a live performance set of the "Die Probleem met Picasso" Short Album for the Austin Opening Screening of the accompanying Short Film in August 2010. Keep an eye out for information to follow. Hope to see you all there and thanks again for the support!

Updates!

2010-07-16T13:45:00.000-07:00

Very excited about the new film and album project called "i". The new album called "The Starving Artist and the Enchanted Vending Machine" is due end of August 2010. Also, keep an eye out for screening dates with regards to the "Die Probleem met Picasso" short film! Thanks to everyone working with me and supporting me!

"Die Geheim - The Secret" Music Video Out Now!

2010-06-29T19:07:00.000-07:00

"Die Geheim" is the final music video for Gerschweyn Matthews' "Die Probleem met Picasso" short film and album project. The track is recorded in Afrikaans, an off shoot of Dutch and German and is Gerschweyn's first language. Filmed by Paul Seeds, directed by Nikye Pennington and Produced by Tania van den Berg the video is very much inspired by the films of Remodernist Cinema Pioneer Jesse Richards well known for his avant garde filming techniques. This time round the young Picasso is all grown up and the video illustrates his possible demise as an effect of the Scientology Suicide incident explained in the other two "Die Probleem met Picasso" music videos; "Letter to Tom Cruise" and "Strategies of Retribution Regarding Devil Worship in The New World." "Die Probleem met Picasso" short film is currently in post and shall debut on the Austin Indie Film circuit shortly. Matthews' "Die Probleem met Picasso" short album is now available on iTunes.

New Gerschweyn Matthews AFP called "i" is Now in Pre- Production!

2010-06-27T23:21:00.000-07:00

My new film and album project called "i" is currently is pre - production. This project, which consists of a short album and short film tells of writer Peter Mueller and his struggles with coming to terms with loss, love and alienation as part of the human experience. Casting is currently underway and I am in talks with Remodernist Cinema Pioneer Jesse Richards with regards to directing. Indie Film Enthusiast and Actor Rizer Walton has recently signed on to the project and will be taking up the role of the tormented Peter Mueller. Keep checking the Gerschweyn Matthews Offical and the Official Facebook pages for more information on "i". Music video for "Die Geheim" to be released soon as well as more info on the Austin Premiere Screening of the "Die Probleem met Picasso" Short Film to follow.

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Album Film Projects - Updates!

2010-06-20T10:40:00.000-07:00

I'll be working with some fantastic musicians and film makers such as David Portugheis, Jesse Richards and Paul Seeds later this year on two new AFP's (album film projects) respectively. Dutch South African fine artist, Ymki van den Berg is also on board and I'm looking forward to the creative process. Thanks again for all the support and patients. Be sure to tune in to the 2 Facebook Pages as well for information on the latter. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for information regarding the new album coming out end of August 2010 as produced by "Beat God" aka Jay Martinez!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

"Die Geheim" - Music Video Completed!

2010-06-20T10:02:00.000-07:00

Music Video for final single taken from my short album and film project "Die Probleem met Picasso" is now complete. The track and video is called, "Die Geheim" which means, "The Secret." Keep checking the blog as well as the 2 Facebook pages for the up coming release date. Thanks to the cast and crew especially Nikye Pennington and Tania van den Berg. Also thanks a lot for the support!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

"The Problem with Picasso - Revisiting a Wolf Slain" album - Canceled.

2010-06-07T13:52:00.000-07:00

After some considerable consideration I have decided to cancel further production on, as well as the subsequent release of the album "The Problem with Picasso- Revisiting a Wolf Slain." "Die Probleem met Picasso" album is available on Itunes and "The Problem with Picasso- Short Film" is currently in post. I wish to thank all those interested in my work for their continued support.

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

The Surgeon's Photograph Pre-Production Information.

2010-05-24T21:49:00.001-07:00

Irina Zhekova is the brilliant song writer behind Olivier Derivier's "Alone in The Dark" score for Atari. She is currently based in France and Bulgaria and does great work as a singer-songwriter, dancer and guitarist. I am very happy and humbled by the opportunity to work with Irina on my 2nd AFP called "The Surgeon's Photograph."

Also included in this project is Argentinian Film Composer, David Portugheis. Based in Buenos Aires, David does amazing work and I'm just as humbled about working with him on TSP.

Tentatively, production on "TSP" starts later this year with American Remodernist Cinema Pioneer Jesse Richards directing the accompanying short film. Jesse Richards is a God! More information on "TSP" and these brilliant artists to follow!

1. http://www.davidportugheis.com/
2. http://www.myspace.com/iremusicspace
3. http://jesse-richards.blogspot.com/?zx=2298de7a418902cd
4. http://www.olivierderiviere.com/

Die Probleem met Picasso Relaunch.

2010-05-05T10:22:00.000-07:00

"Die Probleem met Picasso" will be relaunched in June of 2010. The "Revisting a Wolf Slain Edition" features 4 new tracks and remastering of the original collection. Thanks for all the support and for being so patient. I hope that you all will enjoy "Die Probleem met Picasso - Revisting a Wolf Slain Edition," which will be made available in pressed and digital renditions.

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

"Die Gehiem" - Video Shoot Behind the Scenes.

2010-05-03T20:50:00.001-07:00

Thanks Casting Director Nikye Pennington, cast and crew, Paul, Tania and Danie van den Berg for a great shoot! You guys are going to make'm cry! Thank you once again and I love you guys! Baby Keller; you were great in your Karate Gab! Thanks once again to the whole team. I love you guys!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Die Geheim Video Shoot - LET'S HAVE A GREAT SHOOT!

2010-04-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

Video Shoot for "Die Geheim" is scheduled for Friday 30th and Saturday 1st of May. Thanks to Tania en Danie van den Berg, Nikye Pennington, the cast and crew and everyone who's been putting up with my infant approach to such things. Thanks again and LET'S HAVE A GREAT SHOOT!

BEST;
GERSCHWEYN

2010-04-19T09:23:00.001-07:00

"Letter to Tom Cruise" now available to download on Top Music Japan!

2010-04-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

http://topmusic.jp/product_info.php?products_id=603&osCsid=9b1256a3f1e5c666c1d3a9754fc8a5a1

Gerschweyn Matthews EPK Now on Sonicbids.com!

2010-04-07T11:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=259780

Die Probleem met Picasso Full Edition On The Way...

2010-03-31T16:21:00.000-07:00

Die Probleem met Picasso Album is undergoing a face lift. A full edition is currently under construction and set for release in May of 2010. This rendition will feature digital and physical print issues and includes 5 more tracks including pieces written for the Picasso short film. Thanks for all the support.

Best; gerschweyn

"Die Probleem met Picasso" Digital Pre-Release Out Now!

2010-03-31T16:11:00.000-07:00

Gerschweyn Matthews is a Remordernist Film Composer, Screen Writer, Singer - Songwriter. A Digital Pre-Release Edition of his Debut Album called "Die Probleem met Picasso" is out now on Itunes, Amazon and CDbaby!

"Die Antwoord" Tsjek Dit Uit!

2010-03-29T19:01:00.000-07:00

South African band "Die Antwoord" is amazing! Great work guys, love the current album. The group is embarking on a World Tour and I really hope they visit Austin with the current set. Here is a link to their official site; http://www.dieantwoord.com/

Thoughts on Remodernism...

2010-03-20T13:15:00.000-07:00

I Think the Remordernists are right; "A true art is the visible manifestation, evidence and facilitator of the soul's journey. Spiritual art does not mean the painting of Madonnas or Buddhas. Spiritual art is the painting of things that touch the soul of the artist. Spiritual art does not often look very spiritual, it ...looks like everything else because spirituality includes everything." http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/stuckism/Remodernism-Manifesto.html
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Regarding Composing for Film and Theater...

2010-03-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Music for film often proves hard to compose, especially so in the case of film projects that are about authentic and raw human experiences. I have found working with film director Gaia Farnam and composer / sound scaper DJ Pennington, that less is more. Film music should always play a supporting role relation to script..., cinematography and performance and must never be obtrusive unless so intended. At it's best, it fuctions as a supporting actor or narator with it's highest intention being just that. In illustration, here is a clip of Gaia Farnam's "The Soul Remains"; music composed and produced by DJ Pennington and myself. http://www.vimeo.com/5613424

Javier Martinez, Gerschweyn Matthews and Jason Magnuson are now "Texting Simone!"

2010-03-14T13:09:00.000-07:00

Recording Sessions with Producer and BEAT Wizzard "Javier Martinez" is going great! We have decided to release this project under the outfit "Texting Simone" as the new songs are very much a colab effort between Javier and myself and "Die Probleem met Picasso Producer", Jason Magnuson. Keep checking this official blog for more info on the Electronic Trio "Texting Simone" and the production of the group's first release. Also be sure to check out my Facebook Page as well as Javier Martinez's and Jason Magnuson's for more info on the project! Jay Recently celebrated his 24th Birthday; Happy birthday Javier and hope you have a great year! Check out the Official "Texting Simone" Blog at; http://textingsimone.blogspot.com/

Good Luck Sharlto and District 9!

2010-03-04T12:11:00.000-08:00

Sharlto Copley and the rest of the District 9 team; Good luck at the Oscars! Please hold thumbs for the team you guys as this is South African Cinema / World Cinema at it's best! Great Job Sharlto, Neil and Mr. Peter Jackson!
Best;
Gerschweyn

"Die Probleem met Picasso" Film Shoot Wrap!

2010-02-27T07:51:00.000-08:00

"Die Probleem met Picasso" Film Shoot Wraps on Saturday 27 February 2010. Thanks very much to all the actors and director Tyler Hayes for doing such a great job. Thanks also to Tania van den Berg for producing and all the location scouting work. Great Job you guys. Thank you once again.
Best;
Gerschweyn

"Die Probleem met Picasso" Ad Campaign Video Launched!

2010-02-08T12:10:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews' "Die Probleem met Picasso" is now available on iTunes, Cdbaby, Amazon and Lala.com. Visit the singer's Facebook Page for more information on this daringly different Short Album and Film Project.

2 New Gerschweyn Matthews Album Film Projects Announced!

2010-02-08T09:35:00.000-08:00

Following up on "The Problem with Picasso" Gerschweyn Matthews is currently working on two new AFP's for release during the year of 2010. One of which is titled "The Surgeon's Photograph." This project consists of a short album and a short musical styled film curently under production. Keep checking in on the singer's Facebook Page as well as the Official Blog and MiNi Websites for more info. "Die Probleem met Picasso" short album is available now on iTunes, CDbaby, Amazon and Lala.com. More info on short film, "The Problem with Picasso" to follow.

"The Problem with Picasso" Sound Track Edition Available in March 2010!

2010-02-04T20:35:00.000-08:00

"The Problem With Picasso," First Look!

2010-01-14T09:25:00.001-08:00

Production on "The Problem with Picasso" Short Film is going well. Thank you very much for all the interest and support. Tania and Danie van den Berg and the kids and Jaco; You guys are absolutely amazing, thanks for all the love and support. Tyler Hayes and Paul Seeds; you guys are a joy to work with and I promise for the next stint I wont be as scatter brained and al over the place. Thanks so much for hanging in there with me. All the actors, Ron Weisberg, Christina Childress, Dimitrius Pulido, Iewan van den Berg and all the extras THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Die Probleem met Picasso Available Now on Itunes!

2009-12-14T19:08:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews' Die Probleem met Picasso now Available on Itunes!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/die-probleem-met-picasso/id344079214

Gerschweyn Matthew's "Die Probleem met Picasso" OUT NOW!

2009-12-03T14:33:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews | Die Probleem met Picasso | CD Baby
Listen to and buy Gerschweyn Matthews music on CD Baby. Download Die Probleem met Picasso by Gerschweyn Matthews on the independent record store by musicians for musicians.

"Strategies of Retribution" Debuts on Tyson TV. 18th November 2009!

2009-11-16T10:04:00.000-08:00

"Die Probleem met Picasso" is set for Internet Release in November 2009! Digital Down Loads - CD Baby and Itunes. Second lead single, "Strategies of Retribution Regarding Devil Worship in the New World" debuts on Tyson TV. and Austin Channel 10 at 10pm 18th November 2009. Thanks every one very much for all the interest and support...hope you guys enjoy the new music!
Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Strategies of Retribution Video Shoot Pics!

2009-11-09T11:51:00.001-08:00

"Strategies of Retribution" video shoot went well and is set for release along side "Die Probleem met Picasso" on November 18th 2009. Thanks so much every one on board, awesome two days!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Film Director Stephen Huff and Sound Designer Jason Magnuson Win Big - "Lamb!"

2009-10-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

Film director Stephen Huff's latest film recently won best Short Film at a Hollywood Film Festival. Well done Stephen, "Lamb" is absolutely brilliant! Record producer / folk musician and audio design wiz, Jason Magnuson did sound design on the film. Magnuson is a former Media Tech student and I have the privilege of working with him and producer DJ Pennington on “Die Probleem met Picasso.” Congrats Jason!

Best;
Gerschweyn Matthews

Gerschweyn Matthews' "Letter to Tom Cruise" Short Listed for New York Film and Video Festival!

2009-10-05T17:13:00.000-07:00

Gerschweyn Matthews' Letter to Tom Cruise recently got short listed for the The International New York Film and Video Festival. The Fall sessions resume on 22 October 2009. Los Angeles Spring Sessions commence in early spring next year 2010. Keep checking in with this official blog for more info.

Gerschweyn Matthews Interview for / with South African Press

2009-09-13T19:15:00.000-07:00

Gerschweyn Matthews talks about the Picasso Project in this interview with South African fans and media. In this clip Gerschweyn speaks "Afrikaans," his first language and one of the 11 official languages of his home counrty, South Africa. Be sure to visit Gerschweyn Matthews on Facebook for more info on "Die Probleem met Picasso."

St. Augustine Latin Mass Choir Pulls Out!

2009-09-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

The St. Augustine Latin Mass Choir in Austin will sadly no longer feature on one of Gerschweyn Matthews' "Die Probleem met Picasso" tracks. After leghthy discussions with the Church and it's Choral director Mrs. Babara Manson, St. Marry decided to rather not participate in the singers project due to it's some what controversial nature. Matthews wish to thank the Church and Choir Director Babara Manson for their consideration and piety. Gerschweyn Matthews' "Die Probleem met picasso album and film project is set for release towards the end of the 2009. Keep checking in with the singers' official blogs and mini sites for more info.

Gerschweyn Matthews and DJ Pennington Scores Gaia Farnam's The Soul Remains - a Truimph for Fusion Theater and Metaphysical Thought!

2009-08-08T09:03:00.000-07:00

Gaia Farnam’s The Soul Remains Premieres - Blue Theater Austin Texas. Playwright, director and visual artist extraordinaire Gaia Farnam’s long awaited new work, The Soul Remains opened on the 7th of August 2009 at the Blue Theater in Austin Texas, USA. The piece is a fusion of film, dance, spoken word and music and seeks to explore the human experience of loss , love and eastern philosophy. Gaia and her team very intelligently yet movingly explores the reality of the lead characters as they try to figure out the meaning behind human loss and with the innovative use of the space, the small team indeed succeeds in pulling off a potentially very influential piece in modern fusion theater. The cast of relative new comers to the genre are indeed in a league of there own, acting blindly along side a beautifully shot 40 minute film regarding the subject matter… without having the film interrupt or detract from their poised, brave and commanding performances. The fact that the audience somewhat ignores the eye candy which is film, through most of the production is a testament to the skill and craft of the cast and Gaia formidable skill as a director. Gerschweyn Matthews and composer partner DJ Pennington scored the music for the production which is a triumph on to it self. Never over bearing or interfering with the work of the actors and dancers on stage it rather moves the pace and mood along and accentuates the delicate nature of the subject matter. In short the piece is a gorgeous ode to the human experiences and should be seen by all individuals interested in the subject matter. For more info on “The Soul Remains, “ visit the productions official web page at; http://www.deeplyrootedart.com/

The Making Of "Die Probleem met Picasso" Compact Site Launched!

2009-08-03T14:50:00.001-07:00

Gerschweyn Matthews Official recently launched a new compact site documenting the making of "Die Probleem met Picasso." Visit the site for up to date info on the singer and this experimental film and music project. Visit; www.wix.com/gerschweynofficial/the-problem-with-picasso

New Gerschweyn Matthews Mini-Site Launched!

2009-08-01T13:26:00.000-07:00

Gerschweyn Matthews Official recently published a new mini-site with info on the singer and his "Die Probleem met Picasso" music and film Project. Visit; http://www.wix.com/gerschweynofficial/gerschweyn-matthews

Gerschweyn Matthews Short Film in Production and Collaboration with SA Legend, Coenie de Villiers in development!

2009-07-29T17:38:00.000-07:00

Matthews' "Die Probleem met Picasso" is taking shape as the singer and his production team are finishing off the music production side of the project. Production on the short film with the same title as the album is commencing on 1 August of 2009. " The film section takes over the role of the music video element. I have opted to rather shoot the video elements in a short film format so as to add to the cinematic feel of the music." Gerschweyn and his management are also in talks with South African Music Legend, Coenie de Villiers regarding a possible collaboration on Matthews' project. Keep checking this official blog for more info and further developments.

Gerschweyn Matthews - Die Probleem met Picasso - Trailer

2009-07-01T08:58:00.000-07:00

Production on Gerscheyn Matthews' much anticipated album and film short, "Die Probleem met Picasso" is in full swing. This Official Trailer gives the viewer a glimps into Matthews' highly experimental project set for release sometime later this year of 2009.

Gerschweyn Matthews accepts role in " The Walk in Darkness" as Directed by Anthony Lamarr.

2009-06-08T16:28:00.000-07:00

Gerschweyn recently accepted a role in the horror film " The Walk in Darkness", as directed by Austin based Film Director and Screenplay Writer, Anthony Lamarr. Matthews plays a lab test subject who escapes from a US Government operated Genetics Lab facility. The charater then spreads a highly infectious viral decease which turn humans into flesh eating zombies. The film is currenlty in production and is shot on location in and around Austin, Texas.

Production on "Die Probleem met Picasso" / The Problem with Picasso" well on the way.

2009-05-03T17:12:00.000-07:00

Production on Gerschweyn Matthews' "Die Probleem met Picasso / The Problem with Picasso" is going well. "Recording an album in a foreign country independantly is a lot of hard work... should pay off though. Baie dankie vir al die geduld en ondersteuning."

Primum Non Nocere
Gerschweyn Matthews

Gerschweyn Matthews' Interview with Colombian Film Director Elizabeth Hong Released on Friday 23rd January 2009.

2009-01-23T16:51:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews is a singer, songwriter, pianist from Cape Town, South Africa. He is currently based in Austin, Texas (USA) recording material for his international debut after having released "Letter to Tom Cruise, " a controversial track and musical film short on his views and experiences with Scientology. After a number of requests from industry insiders and the music buying public a like, the illusive singer agreed to do an interview on "Letter to Tom Cruise" and his up coming album with Colombian film maker and friend Elizabeth Hong. Hong recently shot a video for "My Prozac Binge," (Produced by SA producer Zahier Bougus) a song Matthews wrote and recorded while in South Africa on love and loss. This exclusive footage presents the viewer with a front row seat too the creative process behind Gerschweyn Matthews' much anticipated album, "Die Probleem met Picasso" / "The Problem with Picasso".

Gerschweyn Matthews - My Prozac Binge Music Video Out Now!

2009-01-19T13:13:00.000-08:00

"My Prozac Binge" is a track Gerschweyn Matthews wrote back in South Africa about love and loss. The Official USA edit of the video has been released today...and is set to the South African recording of the track as Directed by Colombian Film Director, Elizabeth Hong and partner( Co- Producer) Daniel Montoya. The video was shot on a very cold day in Dallas Texas 21 December 2008 and features up and coming Croatian model / actress "Lipa". "My Prozac Binge" is set to feature on Matthews' 2009 USA Extended Play Kit, visual clips also being produced and directed by Hong and Montoya. Keep checking Gerschweyn Matthews Official for more info on the EPK and the production of his debut album set for release in 2009. Here in follows a link / Power Lunch Production, the creative team behind Matthews' latest video. Also here in included is a link to Matthews' "My Prozac Binge" Video / Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnGnIDzwa9M

Croatian Actress / Model, "Lipa" Steams Up Gerschweyn Matthews' "My Prozac Binge" Video.

2009-01-15T20:38:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews recently finished work on a music video for "My Prozac Binge" a track that will be included on his EPK. The video was filmed in Dallas, Austin by Colombian Film Company, Power Lunch Productions and stars along side Matthews, Lipa, a renouned Croatian model / actress. Lipa is currently based in America working on some film and modelling work and is certainly going to be a hit with fans and critics judging by her steamy performance in "My Prozac Binge." The video is currently in post production and should be released within the next few weeks. Keep checking this official blog for more info on the video and the release date of Gerschweyn's EPK. Gerschweyn Matthews thanks Lipa for her amazing work and presence on this piece. He also thanks the Power Lunch Production team, Elizabeth Hong (Director / Producer) and Daniel Montoya (Co-Producer / Partner). Here follows a link to Power Lunch Production's Web Site;
www.powerlunchproduction.com

Happy Birthday Gerschweyn Matthews!

2009-01-09T14:44:00.000-08:00

South African born singer, songwriter, pianist, actor; Gerschweyn Matthews is celebrating his Birthday today on 09 Jaunuary 2009. He is spending time with friends eating carrot cake and probably watching a few scary movies... Keep checking this Official Blog for more info on the singer and the recording process of his much anticipated album, "Die Probleem met Picasso." For those of you can't wait, follow your heart's call and click yet again on "Letter to Tom Cruise" / Youtube version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxGsIhmhWaY

"Die Probleem met Picasso" (The Problem with Picasso); Gerschweyn Matthews officially anounces the title to his highly anticipated new album.

2009-01-07T13:27:00.000-08:00

"Letter to Tom Cruise" tells of the heart wrenching experience of a 6 year old boy struggling to come to terms with the suicide of his father. The boy, nicknamed Picasso blames a famous actor for the untimely death of his dad. Together the child and his therapist work through a series of dark and disturbing psychoanalytical sessions so as to uncover the reasoning behind Picasso's bizarre claim. Gerschweyn Matthews' highly controversial first single "Letter to Tom Cruise" sports a dark though quirky music video which presents Picasso's "pathology" in the form of drawings done during psychoanalyzes. "Die Probleem met Picasso" seeks to further explore the boy's world view with regards to coming to terms with this tragic event experienced so early in his life. Keep checking this official blog for more info on Matthew's exiting project.

Gerschweyn Matthews' guest slot on Tyson Eberly's Talk Show on 7th January 2009 postponed till further notice.

2009-01-06T19:53:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews will not be appearing on the popular Austin based talk show, Tyson Eberly's Talk Show on 7th January 2009. The singer and his management apologize for the short notice and site a bad throat infection for the reason behind the unfortunate cancelation. Matthews is to appear on the show to peform his controversial indie hit, "Letter to Tom Cruise" and have a discussion on his views on Scientology. The singer has been causing a stir on the net after having released his debut track and video in which he accuse Tom Cruise and Scientology for the suicide of a South African father to a 6 year boy. Keep checking this official blog for more info on when the interview with Tyler Eberly is taking place. Gerschweyn Matthews sends his condolences to the Travolta family with regards to their son "Jet" who passed away after having suffered from autsim, a mental condition not recognized by the Scientology Community.

Gerschweyn Matthews Video Shoot Wrapped and Tyson Eberly's Talk Show interview confirmed for 7th January 2009

2008-12-30T07:38:00.001-08:00

Gerschweyn recently finished shooting a music video and EPK for My Prozac Binge, a song he wrote back in South Africa about the heart ache of breakups. The video was shot on Sunday 21st, 2008 in Dallas Texas and features the singer strolling down the arts district in an attempt to clear his mind. Shot by up and coming Colombian film company, Power Lunch Productions, the video is set for release within the next few weeks. Again, keep checking this official blog for more information and details. My Prozac Binge is not the follow up to Gerschweyn's smash hit, "Letter to Tom Cruise"and word on whether the track will feature on his much anticipated album is still out. "...view it as a taste of things to come..." as he puts it. Also rememer to tune in to Tyson Eberly's Talk Show on January 7th, 2009 as Gerschweyn Matthews will be guest appearing, performing "Letter to Tom Cruise" and having a discussion on Scientology and Religion in general. Here's follows a link to the demo edit of "My Prozac Binge." Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB-KQKCMp78

Gerschweyn Matthews and Melissa Vandergriff team up!

2008-12-19T14:10:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews is currently composing a track with celebrated Austin soprano vocalist, Melissa Vandergriff. "A Case of Frost" is being produced by up and coming producers; Jason Magnuson and Domingo Gomez both affiliated with Media Tech Austin, Texas. A "rehearsal edit" of the track is currently available on Youtube. Word is still out on whether "A Case of Frost" will be included on Matthews' much anticipated album. Keep checking the Gerschweyn Matthews Official blog for more information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lgAuuANVr0

2008-12-19T13:36:00.000-08:00

South African born singer / songwriter / actor, Gerschweyn Matthews is currently recording his debut album in the USA after having released "Letter to Tom Cruise," a controversial track and musical short. Matthews recently did an interview with 5FM, one of South Africa's biggest radio station networks, about his career and life in the USA. He is scheduled to appear on The Tyson Eberly Show, Austin Texas USA on 7th January 2009. Matthews will be talking about his career and his interesting views on Religion and it's place within modern society. He holds a bachelor degree with majors in History of Religions and Analytical Philosophy. Matthews also has a few USA based film roles in the pipes... details on which will be announced soon. Check the Gerschweyn Matthews Official blog on a regular bases for more details. Aslo show your support for kids in distress by viewing "Letter to Tom Cruise" on Youtube as many time as you can... feel free to leave a comment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxGsIhmhWaY

"The Problem with Picasso" is a documentary being shot by Austin based indie film director Paul Seeds. His film seeks to document the "Letter to Tom Cruise" hype and the production of Gerschweyn Matthews' album set for release in Spring 2009. The album seeks to chronicle the heart wrenching experiences of a 6 year old boy struggling to come to terms with the suicide of his father. The boy, nicknamed Picasso blames a famous actor, Tom Cruise and Scientology for the untimely death of his dad. Together the child and his therapist work through a series of dark and disturbing psychoanalytical sessions so as to uncover the reasoning behind Picasso's bizarre claim.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6x2wj64JJ0

2008-12-19T08:55:00.000-08:00

Gerschweyn Matthews recently released his debut track and musical short called, "Letter to Tom Cruise." The controversial piece tells of the heart wrenching experience of a 6 year old boy struggling to come to terms with the suicide of his father. The boy, nicknamed Picasso blames the famous actor Tom Cruise and Scientology for the untimely death of his dad. Together, child and his therapist work through a series of dark and disturbing psychoanalytical sessions so as to uncover the reasoning behind Picasso's bizarre claim. Gerschweyn Matthews' highly controversial first single "Letter to Tom Cruise" sports a quirky music video which presents Picasso's "pathology" in the form of drawings done during psychoanalyzes. Have a look at what the "hype" is all all about and feel free to post some commentary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxGsIhmhWaY