Matthew Liam Nicholson - Nine Movements (2021)

Matthew Liam Nicholson (b. 1977) is a composer and recording artist, originally from Australia, now living in the mountains of Northern California. His work is grounded in a universal mysticism both gritty and ecstatic, and has been noted to blur the lines between improvisation and composition, between song form and sound art. His music has been called “a foray into transcendentalism”, that “stretches the ethereality of dream-pop into blissout” (Pitchfork) and “reverent, expansive, magical realist folk music” (Uncut) with a “clear, authorial voice” (Wire). His previous bands include AT/ALL, Function (Ensemble), Outshine Family and The Golden Lifestyle Band. From his bizarre teen tape collages mixed with shards of early songs to expansive recent works, Nicholson creates unique, beautiful realms into which the listener is invited. For the past decade he has been working primarily as composer for film and media arts, recently spending five years working in Los Angeles. His original compositions are featured in film, TV, media and art installations around the world. Nine Movements is the first release under the artist’s full name.