ya thats all i'm saying--i don't know how some of these people can call themselves 'christians' and all when there alot like every body else(includig me, so i really have no place saying any of this). and ya when there on the road, they don't go to church at all. they perform in churches i'm sure, but they don't usually go like everybody else.
you keep going on about him cursing, maybe he asked for forgivness man you don't know seriuosly everyone sins cut him some slack just because he's pretty famous doesn't mean he can be perfect
why is going to church a way of showing that he's a Christian? he can have his own relationship with God on the road: praying reading The Word aka the Bible... he doesnt have to go to church just to show the public that he's chrstian...
Praise you Lord Jesus! This is an incredible song. Great Job, What an Awesome God we serve. What God has done in my life compared to where I was is a miracle. Praise God and as always JESUS SAVES!
In regards to the comments on being off-beat. Its called "back-singing" or "back beat". Def. not off-beat, just switching it up by coming in at different points.
ugh for non-rythmic people...he NEVER gets off beat, the beat NEVER changes, he simply comes in certain points of the song at different points than the recorded version, yes his voice is sometimes faster and sloweer at certain points but its a different way to sing the song, the BEAT never changes, its just different from what your used to...Mat Kearney is amazing!
he's not doing it for you he's doing it for himself. sorry If you cant adapt, live performances are supposed to be different, otherwise they wouldn't be live.
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This video illustrates the problem with his live performance. His rythm is either off or he chooses to be "off". Either way, it alienates audiences. How can you sing along with him being off and changing his phrasing? I'm sure it keeps it interesting for him but not for the audience. I can do a better job with his own song on rythm. Don't get me wrong, this dude is awesome and his songs and lyrics are top notch. Voice is great. Its just the performance itself.
This is a difficult song to keep on rhythm simply because the song on the album has multitracked vocals. No doubt he "sang" and "rapped" on different tracks, thus allowing him to come in earlier during the switchover. It's something that artists often don't think about when they're taking advantage of multitracking, how difficult it'll be to recreate live. Queen had a really tough job playing Bohemian Rhapsody live - I saw them try 3 times in the 80's :)
Hey, someone pointed out that this guy kinda sounds like the singer from cold play.. yeah I can kinda see it... maybe you would know, does this singer have a song that goes
i woulda pucnhed that skinny kid. Annoying as F*ck!
Standbysteve7 1 year ago
I love love love love love MAT KEARNEY! WOOOOO! XD <3 He's a cutie with an amazing voice! <3
tomanycolors 2 years ago
Mat is free to express any faith he wants.
For me, it doesn't matter if he is into god, What i do love is his music.
flameflyer1 3 years ago
He's voice like Chris Martin's.
gvanessza 3 years ago
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JesusFreak1john17 3 years ago
he's not christian. his songs can just be seen that way.
josh715869 3 years ago
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JesusFreak1john17 3 years ago
he cusses, hardly goes to church, and is on all sorts of 'ungodly' radio stations. most people like you say thats not christian at all.
josh715869 3 years ago
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JesusFreak1john17 3 years ago
ya thats all i'm saying--i don't know how some of these people can call themselves 'christians' and all when there alot like every body else(includig me, so i really have no place saying any of this). and ya when there on the road, they don't go to church at all. they perform in churches i'm sure, but they don't usually go like everybody else.
josh715869 3 years ago
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JesusFreak1john17 3 years ago
you keep going on about him cursing, maybe he asked for forgivness man you don't know seriuosly everyone sins cut him some slack just because he's pretty famous doesn't mean he can be perfect
WeeWonder 3 years ago
exactly.. thank you!!! =)
urkiss1 3 years ago
why is going to church a way of showing that he's a Christian? he can have his own relationship with God on the road: praying reading The Word aka the Bible... he doesnt have to go to church just to show the public that he's chrstian...
urkiss1 3 years ago
dude why are you judging? just like his music and thats it, if he's not "christian enough" for you than dont listen to his music. duh.
urkiss1 3 years ago 2
Praise you Lord Jesus! This is an incredible song. Great Job, What an Awesome God we serve. What God has done in my life compared to where I was is a miracle. Praise God and as always JESUS SAVES!
yahwehyahweh 3 years ago
he is an incredible talent
godis4evereal 3 years ago
Mat Kearney is the shizz and Go Packers!!! Brett F4vre, youll be missed.
assaultspartan 4 years ago
Do it up Mat! I love the lyrical base behind all his music. way more content than 90% of the stuff that hits the shelves these days.. keep it up!
Bradhunter33 4 years ago 2
In regards to the comments on being off-beat. Its called "back-singing" or "back beat". Def. not off-beat, just switching it up by coming in at different points.
jboysen64 4 years ago 2
He's hot
cookiebones20 4 years ago 2
his style is similar to Bob Schneider
Spanaway55 4 years ago
ugh for non-rythmic people...he NEVER gets off beat, the beat NEVER changes, he simply comes in certain points of the song at different points than the recorded version, yes his voice is sometimes faster and sloweer at certain points but its a different way to sing the song, the BEAT never changes, its just different from what your used to...Mat Kearney is amazing!
MartinMaloney777 4 years ago 2
his voice is really raspy. like he has a cold. i guess thats what makes people like the song
surfininalaska 4 years ago 4
he's not doing it for you he's doing it for himself. sorry If you cant adapt, live performances are supposed to be different, otherwise they wouldn't be live.
om2881 4 years ago 2
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This video illustrates the problem with his live performance. His rythm is either off or he chooses to be "off". Either way, it alienates audiences. How can you sing along with him being off and changing his phrasing? I'm sure it keeps it interesting for him but not for the audience. I can do a better job with his own song on rythm. Don't get me wrong, this dude is awesome and his songs and lyrics are top notch. Voice is great. Its just the performance itself.
buddyq 4 years ago
This is a difficult song to keep on rhythm simply because the song on the album has multitracked vocals. No doubt he "sang" and "rapped" on different tracks, thus allowing him to come in earlier during the switchover. It's something that artists often don't think about when they're taking advantage of multitracking, how difficult it'll be to recreate live. Queen had a really tough job playing Bohemian Rhapsody live - I saw them try 3 times in the 80's :)
AudiA6Avant27TQuatt 3 years ago
Like this guy
LikeRain797 4 years ago 6
GOSH he's so amazing. It's UNDENIABLE how BRILLIANT he is. (hee hee)
karinaprado602 4 years ago 2
rhythm isnt as strong live, but it's probably hard as hell to do while strumming
Azshmo 4 years ago
Continued from last comment... Does he have a song where the chorus goes I'll follow you.... you... I can't find it anywhere
hotbassist182 4 years ago
Hey, someone pointed out that this guy kinda sounds like the singer from cold play.. yeah I can kinda see it... maybe you would know, does this singer have a song that goes
hotbassist182 4 years ago
awesome
musik4people 4 years ago
sweet...my girl loves this song!!!
MarktheMarvelous 4 years ago
Mat Kearney is a really good singer with or without a mike. :)
Commander67 4 years ago
I'm confused by your comment, he was mic'd during this performance
101wixx 4 years ago
Oh my god. He's really good, just naturally. That's so great.
I love when the guy asked him to freestyle and he was like, "Uhh no."
ohsnapsara 4 years ago
that was amazing. sounded like the album like ricknineg2009 said. 5/5
Ivyfire 4 years ago
he sounds like a mix between coldplay & something else.. that something else being pretty damn dandy.. 5 stars.
pwestonkim 4 years ago
props to him, great song and cool style about him , im definetly a fan.
shav0nne 4 years ago
so get the grammy for best new artist
maytricksmusic 4 years ago
you know when an artist is AMAZING when she/he play LIVE on radio and sounds just like their album. NO SOUND EDITING....COUGH Ashlee Simpson
ricknineg2009 4 years ago
oh, wow. mat your amazing
josh92490 4 years ago
god, i love him
ellinaki824 4 years ago