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Posted on 15 Jul 2009
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| If you’ve yet to hear the gentle vocals and enticing melodies of one Matt Cusson… then you’re in for a few charming surprises. First, Cusson is the very essence of your new-age soulful performer. Second – you need to check out the kind of company this artist is keeping. He attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston playing with folks like John Mayer during one of the school’s most respected events, the Singer Showcase, which highlights some of the best vocalists in the student body. Add in a mentor like Brian McKnight since 2000, and you got yourself a bona fide star in the making. Cusson finally released his first solo record back in December; a testament to the singer/songwriter’s range in writing, arranging, singing and playing. He talks about the self-titled effort, “It goes places harmonically and musically that a lot of artists tend to hold back from. There’s different styles, different arrangements, a little of everything.” It’s the type of collection you can spend an evening with, glass of wine in hand. After sharing the stage with the likes of Chistina Aguilera, Babyface, Bebe Winans, among others, of course Cusson knows how create a presence on stage – “There’s lots of passion on stage all around. I like to sometimes create the environment that we're all just friends hanging out around a piano with some players; it's very laid back, funny, and intimate.” Check out a show and prepare for the second record come 2010. There’s much more below, so get into the XXQ’s. XXQs: Matt Cusson PensEyeView.com (PEV): What goes through your head the minute you walk onto stage? Matt Cusson (MC): Sheer excitement, a little pit in my stomach, focus, and "what's the first song?" Haha. PEV: What kind of music where you listening to growing up? When did you find the love for music? MC: It's all I ever knew or did. There was an amazing melting pot of influences and styles growing up, ranging from Stevie to Djavan to Miles to James Taylor, Michael Jackson to Take 6...as long as it was good music, I didn't care what style it was. PEV: Tell us about your creative process… What kind of environment do you have to be in to work? MC: Honestly, there isn't much of a process until the recording starts. Writing a song comes in so many ways, whether I'm playing piano and ideas come, or I'm driving and a melody pops in my head. I love arranging, whether its vocals or the entire production of a song, but like Quincy Jones said, "Let the song write itself", no matter how it comes, I really do. [...] Click "READ MORE" for the complete interview !!! Credits / Source: PensEyeView.com |
Posted on 14 Jul 2009
by Audrey
Can you help / support MCO ??
| You can support "Matt Cusson Online" in any of the following ways... • by sharing pictures that you have taken with Matt or of Matt ! You will get full credit and I can even tagg your pictures ! • by sharing your videos of Matt. As for the pictures, I can tagg them and you will get full credit ! • by sharing your encounter if you met Matt or had the opportunity see him live and I will happily post it in the right section to share with other fans. • by sharing with us why you like Matt. And I will add it on a special page ! • by sending me sign or picture of you ( alone or with Matt ) for the Fans Wall and Signs page. Show your love and support !! ;) So...can you help ? Yes?!? plz email me ! Thank you for all by advance for your precious help ! |
Posted on 13 Jul 2009
by Audrey
New Avatars
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Posted on 11 Jul 2009
by Audrey
[ Pictures ] Matt Cusson winner of the Maxell Song Of The Year
| I added pictures from that GREAT day ! Those pictures are from Katana Godden ( Matt's manager )     Click HERE to discover all the pictures. Source & Thanks : Katana Godden |
Posted on 11 Jul 2009
by Audrey
Matt Cusson Announced the Winner of "Maxell Song of the Year"!
Brian McKnight presents the Lennon Contest’s Maxell Song of the Year to Matt Cusson on stage in Dallas. ( click on the picture for the HQ version ) A winner has finally been announced! Let's all give Matt Cusson a big congratulations for all his hard work and dedication as he has rightfully earned the "Maxell Song of the Year," as well as a $20,000 check courtesy of Maxell Corporation. He is currently embarking on a worldwide tour with R&B sensation, Brian McKnight, who believes Cusson "has an incredible gift." Cusson has also worked with Christina Aguilera, James and Livingston Taylor, Jessica Simpson, and many more notable musicians and artists. Apart from winning "Maxell Song of the Year," Cusson has also won the intensely competitive "Amateur Night at the Apollo" in New York City on three separate occasions. He has also received the wonderful honor and coveted opportunities to perform live for popular televised shows, such as ABC's #1 daytime television show, "The View," and "Live with Regis and Kelly.". For more information on Cusson's big win, check out the winner page on the official JLSC website by clicking here. So, once again, let's all extend a warm congratulations to our new "Maxell Song of the Year" winner, the one and only Matt Cusson! Soure / Credits : John Lennon Song Contest Blogspot |
Posted on 10 Jul 2009
by Audrey
Brian McKnight Presents $20,000 “Maxell Song of the Year” to Matt Cusson
| Brian McKnight Presents $20,000 “Maxell Song of the Year” to Matt Cusson Who, McKnight Says, “Has an Incredible Gift” Brian McKnight presented Matt Cusson, who is currently touring with him, with the coveted Maxell Song of the Year prize from the 12th annual John Lennon Songwriting Contest. McKnight’s keyboard player, whom he has mentored, was surprised when the headliner announced Cusson’s win on stage at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas and gave him the Lennon Contest’s top prize, a $20,000 check courtesy of Maxell Corporation. McKnight said of the songwriter/performer, “Matt has an incredible gift.” Mr Kamemoto, President of Maxell, and Kurt Yanagawa, Vice President of Sales Support, were on hand for the presentation. Cusson’s success in the Lennon Contest started when his original composition, “One Of Those Nights,” was selected as a Grand Prize winner in the Jazz category. The song then went on to receive the “Lennon Award,” making him eligible to win this year’s top prize, the $20,000 Maxell Song of the Year which also comes with an Apple Computer, Cinema Display and Logic software. All tolled, his prizes include $5,000 in studio equipment from Godin Guitars, Roland/Edirol, Audio-Technica, Propellerhead, Ableton, and Sibelius, $1,000 in Mackie, Crate and Ampeg products, a $500 Gift Certificate from MusiciansFriend.com, and 1000 Custom CDs from Discmakers. A graduate of Berklee School of Music, Matt has toured with Christina Aguilera and has shared stages and studios with James and Livingston Taylor, Stanley Clarke, Babyface, Bebe Winans, Jon B. and Jessica Simpson, to name a few. He’s performed live on “The View” and “Live with Regis and Kelly” and won “Amateur Night” at the Apollo on three separate occasions. Counted among Cusson’s other celebrity fans are James Taylor, “Today” host Meredith Vierra and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson –- all of whom say the same thing -- Matt Cusson is an extraordinary musician, a remarkable singer, a gifted piano player and a star on the rise. A total of over $275,000 in cash and prizes will be distributed this year by the year-round Lennon Contest open to both amateur and professional songwriters. The current contest, open to both amateur and professional songwriters, can be entered by visiting www.jlsc.com. The prestigious contest is made possible by an agreement with Yoko Ono Lennon. Source / Credits : The Urban Music Scene |
Posted on 10 Jul 2009
by Audrey
2008 Maxell Song of the Year - CONGRATULATION MATT !!!
 BRIAN McKNIGHT PRESENTS $20,000 “MAXELL SONG OF THE YEAR” TO MATT CUSSON WHO, McKNIGHT SAYS, “HAS AN INCREDIBLE GIFT” Cusson, Who Tours With and Has Opened for McKnight, Wins Renowned John Lennon Songwriting Contest’s Top Annual Prize (New York, July 8, 2009) --- Brian McKnight presented Matt Cusson, who is currently touring with him, with the coveted Maxell Song of the Year prize from the 12th annual John Lennon Songwriting Contest. McKnight’s keyboard player, whom he has mentored, was surprised when the headliner announced Cusson’s win on stage at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas and gave him the Lennon Contest’s top prize, a $20,000 check courtesy of Maxell Corporation. McKnight said of the songwriter/performer, “Matt has an incredible gift.” Mr Kamemoto, President of Maxell, and Kurt Yanagawa, Vice President of Sales Support, were on hand for the presentation. Cusson’s success in the Lennon Contest started when his original composition, “One Of Those Nights” was selected as a Grand Prize winner in the Jazz category. The song then went on to receive the “Lennon Award,” making him eligible to win this year’s top prize, the $20,000 Maxell Song of the Year which also comes with an Apple Computer, Cinema Display and Logic software. All tolled, his prizes include $5,000 in studio equipment from Godin Guitars, Roland/Edirol, Audio-Technica, Propellerhead, Ableton, and Sibelius, $1,000 in Mackie, Crate and Ampeg products, a $500 Gift Certificate from MusiciansFriend.com, and 1000 Custom CDs from Discmakers. A graduate of Berklee School of Music, Matt has toured with Christina Aguilera and has shared stages and studios with James and Livingston Taylor, Stanley Clarke, Babyface, Bebe Winans, Jon B. and Jessica Simpson, to name a few. He’s performed live on “The View” and “Live with Regis and Kelly” and won “Amateur Night” at the Apollo on three separate occasions. Counted among Cusson’s other celebrity fans are James Taylor, “Today” host Meredith Vierra and “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson - all of whom say the same thing -- Matt Cusson is an extraordinary musician, a remarkable singer, a gifted piano player and a star on the rise. A total of over $275,000 in cash and prizes will be distributed this year by the year-round Lennon Contest open to both amateur and professional songwriters. The current contest, open to both amateur and professional songwriters, can be entered by visiting here. The prestigious contest is made possible by an agreement with Yoko Ono Lennon.  Brian McKnight presents the Lennon Contest’s Maxell Song of the Year to Matt Cusson on stage in Dallas. From L to R: Executive Dir. Brian Rothschild, Song of the Year Winner Matt Cusson, Maxell Pres. Masaru Kamemoto, Brian McKnight Credits / Source: John Lennon Songwriting Contest |
Posted on 10 Jul 2009
by Audrey
Matt - Sexiest man !!!!!! :)
Star Central Magazine just named Matt as one ( he is number 8 ) of the sexiest men for the month of June ! hehe Congratulation Matt ! ;)Not only has Matt been blessed with good looks, this man is also a singer/songwriter who has a suave, sexy and soulful voice as well. As a singer he has already received a stack of attention from not only his fans, but also from entertainment industry heavy hitters such as James Taylor, Brian McKnight and Randy Jackson. They’ve all actually raved about how extraordinary and how gifted Matt is, as an artist. He’s genre is a mix of RnB, jazz, pop, gospel, soul and rock - proving just how versatile he is as a singer. His versatility is what actually earned him a spot in Christina Aguilera’s tour as well as share the same stage and studio with renowned artists such as Babyface, Bebe Winans, Jon B and Jessica Simpson, just to name a few. Matt’s impressive talent and overall hunk appeal definitely ensures that he is here to stick around. Credits / Source : Star Central Magazine |
Posted on 07 Jul 2009
by Audrey
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