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The Gardener by The Tallest Man On Earth

Artist Biography For The Tallest Man On Earth

Kristian Matsson Born 30 April 1983 Is A Singer-Songwriter From Dalarna Sweden Who Performs Under The Stage Name Of The Tallest Man On Earth. Matsson Grew Up In Leksand And Began His Solo Career In 2006 Having Previously Been The Lead Singer Of The Indie Band Montezumas. His Music Has Often Drawn Comparisons To The Music Of Bob Dylan. Since 2006 Matsson Has Released Four Full-Length Albums And Two EPs. He Records And Produces These In His Home And Usually Records His Voice And Guitar Together On One Track. He Is Known Both By His Fans And His Enemies For His Charismatic Stage Presence. Critics Have Compared The Tallest Man On Earth To Bob Dylan Both In Terms Of Songwriting Ability And Vocal Style. When Asked About His Lyrical Style Matsson Explains That He Began Listening To Bob Dylan At Fifteen And Upon Hearing Dylan's Cover Material He "tried To Figure Out Where Those Songs Came From" And Became Slowly Exposed To Early American Folk Such As Pete Seeger And Woody Guthrie. But He Is Careful To Qualify This Saying "I Don't Consider My Work To Be A Part Of Any Tradition. This Is How I Play. This Is How I Write Songs." With Regard To His Guitar Technique Matsson Uses A Variety Of Open Tunings And Standard Tuning To A Lesser Degree. He Had Classical Guitar Training In His Youth But Says He "never Really Focused On It" And That By The End Of High School He "got Bored Playing Guitar Because It Was Like Math" Until He Then Discovered Open Tunings While Listening To Nick Drake In His Early Twenties. He Was Drawn To This Style Of Playing Because It Allowed Him To Focus On Singing While Still Performing Intricate Music. He Was Previously Married To Amanda Bergman Also Known By The Stage Name Idiot Wind. Together They Wrote The Music For The Swedish Drama Film Once A Year.

Frogtoon Music - Song Info: The Gardener

"The Gardner" By The Tallest Man On Earth A Folksy Tale Of Love And Loss **Background **
"The Gardner" Is A Heartfelt Folk Song Written And Performed By Swedish Singer-Songwriter Kristian Matsson Who Is Better Known By His Stage Name The Tallest Man On Earth. Released In 2010 As Part Of His Album "The Wild Hunt " The Song Is A Poignant Exploration Of Love Growth And The Passage Of Time. The Tallest Man On Earth Has Gained A Devoted Following For His Introspective And Soulful Folk Music. His Distinct Fingerpicking Guitar Style And Emotive Vocals Have Made Him A Standout Figure In The Contemporary Folk Music Scene. **Musical Style **
"The Gardner" Is A Prime Example Of The Tallest Man On Earth's Folk Music Prowess. The Song Is Characterized By Its Intricate Fingerpicking Guitar Work Which Weaves A Delicate And Captivating Melody. Matsson's Raw And Emotive Vocals Add A Layer Of Authenticity And Vulnerability To The Song. The Lyrics Of "The Gardner" Are Deeply Poetic And Introspective Reflecting On Themes Of Love And Self-Discovery. The Combination Of Matsson's Evocative Storytelling And His Masterful Guitar Playing Creates A Spellbinding Musical Experience. **Narrative And Themes **
"The Gardner" Tells The Story Of A Love That Has Grown Evolved And Ultimately Faded Away. The Song's Lyrics Are Filled With Vivid Natural Imagery With References To Gardens Seasons And The Changing Landscape. These Elements Serve As Metaphors For The Evolution Of A Relationship And The Passage Of Time. The Narrator Reflects On The Beauty Of The Love That Once Blossomed But Acknowledges That It Has Transformed Much Like The Changing Seasons In A Garden. The Song Is A Bittersweet Meditation On The Impermanence Of Love And The Inevitability Of Change. **Review **
"The Gardner" Is A Folk Gem That Showcases The Tallest Man On Earth's Remarkable Songwriting Talent. From The First Delicate Pluck Of The Guitar Strings To The Raw Emotion In Matsson's Voice The Song Captivates Listeners And Draws Them Into Its Introspective World. The Fingerpicking Guitar Style Employed In "The Gardner" Is Both Intricate And Enchanting. It Serves As The Perfect Backdrop For Matsson's Poetic Lyrics And Evocative Storytelling. The Song's Ability To Convey Complex Emotions Through Its Music And Lyrics Is A Testament To Matsson's Skill As A Songwriter. The Theme Of Love And Its Evolution Over Time Is A Universal And Relatable Concept And "The Gardner" Explores It With Depth And Sensitivity. It's A Song That Invites Introspection And Encourages Listeners To Reflect On Their Own Experiences Of Love And Growth. In Conclusion "The Gardner" By The Tallest Man On Earth Is A Folk Masterpiece That Resonates On Both A Musical And Emotional Level. It's A Song That Lingers In The Heart And Mind Reminding Us Of The Beauty And Fragility Of Love As It Blooms And Changes Like A Garden Through The Seasons.

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