Artist/Band: The Meteor Shower
Music Genre : Rock
Other Genre: Indie
Website or Social Media Page
https://www.themeteorshower.net/
The Meteor Shower
July 2020
My name is Matthew Hall, and I formed the band ‘The Meteor Shower’ in 2013 with a view to a live group recording and playing the many songs I have written – and continue to write – and as a vehicle for doing gigs and performing the songs of other members of the band.
I have been enjoying music for as many years as I can remember. I began to listen to records properly in the early to mid 1970s and as a kid, enjoyed Pop (Elton John, Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart) and then grew into more Progressive stuff (King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Procul Harum) and as the decade grew on, into Punk Rock (Pistols, Clash et al) and, later, Dexys.
There are definite themes from these early groups which both enthralled and influenced me. The arrogance and chutzpah of Dexys creating a new music with its trombones and saxophones; the intricate instrumentation and guitar skills of King Crimson; as well as the carefully honed songwriting skills of Elton John and Procul Harum
All of these past influences have informed my choices in songwriting and as a result of all this, I do feel I have pretty broad tastes in music, both in listening and writing. I have continued through the successive decades to continue to listen to contemporary music (The Black Keys, The Maccabees, Nada Surf, Bombay Bicycle Club, Sports Team, English Teacher). I’ve also developed new tastes from the decade I was born in, the 60’s (notably The Beach Boys) music of which I was unaware at the time but which later fascinated me with its beautiful & intricate harmonies 🙂 Indeed I would probably (hopefully !) enjoy my music as a listener as well as composer.
The band itself – though not currently playing live – comprises myself, Matthew Hall (Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Paul Greening (Bass, Vocals), Roger Sampson (Drums) and a Keyboards and Rhythm Guitarist / lead vocalist (yet to be named). Both Roger and Paul have written material for The Meteor Shower which will certainly be forming part of the repertoire
The songs themselves, and most notably the lyrics, have a fairly idiosyncratic or unusual feel to them but hopefully not so quirky to discourage listeners. The music, as I have alluded to already, borrows from a number of influences but do have a distinctive personal feel as well as an authoritative band stamp on them.
There are now a total of eight albums by The Meteor Shower and work is in progress on a ninth.The current album is entitled ‘Funfair’ which includes remixes / remasters from the preceding EP named ‘It’s the Hope that Kills You’. The band also have a dedicated website which features not only our own songs, but also material from one or two other bands and songwriters whom we have known and sometimes worked with. The site also features a video put together by Roger Sampson.
It is hoped that the band can soon start to rehearse with a view to doing some live gigs, locally in the south London area to begin with.
The future is of course an unknown, but our intention is to not only continue writing and rehearsing, but also to publicise and popularise the band and the songs, and to increase our presence on social media and beyond.
The music industry is more than ever, a crowded field and I am aware that in order to be successful in the current day, it is not only necessary to have a good repertoire of songs, but also to have a strong on-line presence and a good relationship with our followers. This is something I have had to learn, since my skills were (and are!) primarily the writing and recording area.
We would be delighted for you to have a listen to our music and to visit the band’s website. There is also a blog where you can contribute to any debate surrounding the band – or indeed to music or life in general – as well as an on-line form to contact any of the band members.
We wish you all the best.
Matthew Hall and The Meteor Shower
Youtube Link To My Video
https://www.themeteorshower.net/
Links to Where My Music Can be Purchased
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/the-meteor-shower/1537581743
Other Social Media Links