Matt Harrison, a versatile Mornington Peninsula songwriter and music producer, is embarking on a new chapter with his latest single, One More Quest. Under his new music project Ted Orient, Matt has self-produced this latest work that encapsulates a decade of musical exploration, global adventures, and the influence of such artists as Radiohead and Tame Impala.
With his previous band Facades, Matt released three albums and performed across the Peninsula, including at Australia Day in Mornington Park and the Frankston Waterfront Festival. Facades also performed throughout Melbourne, including at Cherry Bar. As the lockdown years brought Facades to a close, Matt was able to direct his energies into studying musical production. This time allowed him to further develop his technical skills and musical knowledge, which have been put to excellent use in the production of his latest single.
One More Quest, released last month, reflects Matt’s sense of arriving at a season of renewal, an awakening that transcends the mundane and for a feeling of optimism after difficult times. The track, available on Spotify, takes a journey from a slightly darker, grittier opening sound that resolves into a sense of hope and resilience. The lyrics express Matt’s introspective exploration of the human experience, and he hopes the music will encourage “a mindset of meditative surrender to the forces that guide our intuition”.
Matt’s long obsession with organising sounds led him to the birth of Ted Orient, a vehicle that showcases his songwriting journey alongside his technical expertise. He works with his brother at their Magic Mountain Records studio in Mount Eliza to produce music for others, including psychedelic surf rock and experimental pop band Hey Spiro! Matt is now directing his production skills into his own creative works, such as this new single.
With a decade of experience in the industry and a portfolio that spans diverse musical landscapes, Matt creates a sense of hope for the future with One More Quest, and promises an immersive, uplifting experience for listeners. You can find out more about Matt’s music on Instagram @tedorient/ and Soundcloud at www.soundcloud.com/matt-harrison-12
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