Setting the the tone with a celestial riser, Lee Miller Matsos opens The Only One with immersive keys, intricate percussion detailing and atmospheric vocals as he sings emotively, with a nod to theatre, “Should I stop listening to that song if it makes me miss you?… Is the pain of knowing you’re gone, worth the beauty of feeling your soul?…”
We appreciate the message that Lee Miller Matsos shares in The Only One, as he delivers the wisdom, “Don’t live in the past, you’ve got to live… right now…”
The opus expands with meaningful and introspective energy. Lee cites U2, Coldplay, Paul Simon and Eric Clapton as some of his influences, although it is clear that he is creating a universe of his own. His expressive flair is a product of his extensive theatrical background. As a lyricist, Lee uniquely expresses the painful, yet beautiful journey from grief and brokenness to healing and restoration.
We love Lee’s vocal timbre and charisma in delivering his story. Speaking on the harsh, arduous emotions explored in The Only One, Lee comments, “The song is an invitation to lean into these feelings and accept this state of struggle until we can learn to sit with these difficult feelings and come to peace with them.”
We appreciate Lee Miller Matsos‘ authenticity; his optimistic, yet profound exploration of grief and regret; and how the piece is designed as an invitation to lean into these feelings as a way through them to a more hopeful place.
The Only One has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we anticipate further releases from the talented Lee Miller Matsos.