Matt Corby: Brother (Aussie Week Rides again!): Reaction

[@philgarrard8123]

Songs from Matt Corby to consider - Trick of the Light, Souls a Fire, Chains, and Loney Boy - are just a few that will not disappoint.

[@lencooke944]

Three very good choices, Phil.

[@squeaky1374]

Will add Song for Interlude to that list as well, but yep.. good list to start with 😊

[@kathrynfehon82]

I saw him recently at the Enmore. I loved Miracle Love, Resolution & For Real. Such a fabulous singer/musician.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks

[@kayelle8005]

Also Monday and Miracle Love

[@Cubesy73]

Good looking rooster, can sing, play guitar and has integrity. Apart from that, nothing to be jealous about😂.

[@sharonbrown7419]

Trick of the Light live from Matt is magic.

[@davidburnett93]

Right you are Sharon

[@nataliephillips9494]

so good

[@donnachatterton1639]

You’ll probably hear this a few times, but he is apparently singing about the time he slept with his best friend’s girlfriend and the fallout from that. He can certainly convey the pain! Another he did on Like a Version was Tina Arena’s song, Chains. Incredible version.

[@iancremmins4727]

ooooooooooooohhhhhh thats what it was, he mentioned that he had a fallout with a mate, doesn't get any worse than that

[@Dr_KAP]

Yep that is certainly the rumour and while it’s most likely true, it’s not been confirmed- it’s more a case of people guessing based on Matt’s words that he “had a fallout with a mate.. and did something stupid” .. we do know that Matt was just a teenager at the time and that the song is about personal growth after remorse and guilt.

[@iancremmins4727]

@@Dr_KAP well i certainly hope he has stopped sleeping with his friends girlfriends

[@donnachatterton1639]

@@Dr_KAP I gotta stop taking what I see in the comments of KZbin videos as gospel!

[@Dr_KAP]

@@iancremmins4727 if that is what happened then yeh lol

[@Dr_KAP]

Matt not only sings and plays guitar he also plays multiple instruments including drums, piano, flute and synth. In his second studio album, RAINBOW VALLEY, Matt plays every instrument and does all the vocals for the entire album! His vocals range from D2 to G5, he can do a solid baritone to high tenor and a stunning falsetto to boot!

[@jemxs]

Can't say he is not committed to the performance. Raw and powerful!! As you say , you can't fake integrity! Trick of the Light, live on the Resolution tour is a must!

[@nickgraham2506]

You mentioned Jeff Buckley. Jeff was one of Matt's big influences and his cover of "Lover you should have come over" is outstanding.

[@WendyKay84]

Watching him perform, it's like he totally goes inward. His eyes are open but he's not looking at anything or anyone in particular, he's completely focused on the sounds he's making, and on making them mesmerising.

[@georgeibrahim7945]

You get almost into a trance listening and watching this performance. Thanks guys for reacting to Matt Corby he is phenomenal

[@jaci_mac23]

Seeing him live is another experience. I saw him in 2012 at a dive bar at around 11pm at night. Drunk people everywhere 😆...Matt walks on stage and stood there. You couldve heard a pin drop... Stills sends a shiver up my spine

[@ianmontgomery7534]

the people who produce the Like A Version for JJJ are a class act. I haven't heard a bad mix in all the years I have listened to it. To top it off it is around 8 o'clock on Friday morning The original they do before the news and the cover comes after the news!.

[@jennifermason9557]

It would be amazing if they did a 'Like a Version' week.

[@jgsheehan8810]

Yes, there has been some really good stuff through Like a Version

[@eileenalannah1747]

@@jennifermason9557 JJJ is currently running a Hottest 100 of Like a Version poll

[@ianmontgomery7534]

@@eileenalannah1747and the right one won -DMA's believe cover of Cher's song.

[@blairdenholm4167]

"Miracle Love" in the church backed by a choir will move you just like this did.

[@kathrynfehon82]

It’s so beautiful isn’t it. A huge favourite if mine. Magic!!

[@TeamMcWilliam]

Now you’ve had a taste of the Matt Corby brilliance we expect a Matt Corby week at some point. He’s got plenty of bangers.

[@barnowl.]

Australia certainly can produce the unique and different! Have you reacted to Vanessa Amorosi, yet? I particularly like Vanessa on a German TV program (Top of the Pops?) singing, 'Have A Look', which showcases her extraordinary vocal power and range, color, interpretation and presentation. Vanessa kills it! Please react to it. Also, in Oz, ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) is pronounced like the Italian word 'aria' in opera. Glad to have another Aussie week back again.

[@wayback479]

Hey guys , I’ve never seen this clip ( where have I been ) thank you , he is so good . Another aussie band from yesteryear is a band called Zoot Daryl Cotton -vocals. Beeb Birtles - bass ( prior to LRB ) Rick Springfield-guitar . Rick Brewer -drums . They did a cover of The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby . It was a monster hit here in oz

[@kayelle8005]

By the way Matt is touring Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and London in September this year. He is incredible live. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him and highly recommend you check out some more of his stuff soon and buy yourselves some tickets.

[@laurenmk82]

Matt does an epic cover of Chains by Tina Arena that was on Triple J as well. Very much worth a listen to

[@TheThamesmen]

I'll check it out!

[@carolcarol3938]

Yes!!!! Matt is an outstanding, unique Aussie artist. More please.

[@FreePowerFan]

'Trick of the light' live on The Resolution tour, he can smash an electric guitar and beatbox

[@lencooke944]

Ahhh, Matt Corby, what a great way to start Aussie Week 5. I remember seeing him on Australian Idol and thinking this kid is talented, but the pap that he was performing on the show almost made me cringe. For this reason, I never paid Corby another thought after that season of Australian Idol finished. That was until this Like A Version was performed, I then paid him more attention. Matt Corby is a prodigious talent and has gone from success to success, which have been grounded in hard work and by surrounding himself with good musicians. I can't recall seeing a performance from him that I didn't like (all on KZbin, I have never seen Corby live). I hope to see him at a festival or other live gig, sometime in the future.

[@nikkil2580]

Wow. First comparison I've heard to Ren but you're right. The first time I saw him sing as a kid I thought he was channelling Jeff Buckley. I saw Matt play a couple of weeks ago and he hasn't lost any of his magic. The performance is still with me. He plays over 20 instruments, writes everything and is just so purely talented. SO looking forward to you jumping down this hole 😊

[@kayelle8005]

Didn’t know he was touring

[@markusmaciulaitis5628]

Another great one to check out from Matt Corby is Trick of the Light (Live on the Resolution Tour)

[@chaoticoldbore]

There are many great performances on Live at the Wireless/Like a Version, this is one of the best. You could do a whole month of performances on there. One of my faves is DMAs covering Chers Believe.

[@alliegal45]

Love the DMAS ❤

[@nicmcee5707]

Great reaction. I love his song 'Resolution', official vid, stripped down or live..all good.

[@stevenlowe3026]

They were amazing. Can't remember whether you've already checked out the EasyBeats, but if not I do hope this time you include both them and the Loved Ones in your Aussie listen list this time around. Both bands were amazing.

[@justlinsu]

Just loved your reaction guys. Brilliant performance from Matt I still get chills as he winds up for that finish...wow. I see lots of ppl have already suggested more of Matt Corby and I agree another JJJ appearance from Matt was his cover of a Tina Arena (Aussie chick) song 'Chains' very different but still awesome. Thanks again my friends sending appreciation from Australia

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mals4125]

Aussie week - Back and Brilliant - looking forward to plenty of double bungers. Matt is equally amazing with everything he releases and sounds even better in front of a band - maybe even in a cathedral........ worth just listening even if you don't react.

[@littleflick]

I still remember when this Like a Version was on the radio. I was driving to work and had to pull over so I didn’t have a crash.

[@080gina080]

He is a wonderful artist. Trick of the light (live version) is awesome performance as well. You'll get to also see some of his looping skills.

[@johnarndt1501]

Sooooooooooooooooooo creative of a song writer and courageous too!

[@bernbee1679]

Haha he’s got everything 😂so true! Good luck going down the Matt Corby rabbit hole he’s very unique (and yes good looking too) ❤try Trick of the Light, Resolution, Song for Interlude for starters.

[@JennieSaunders-py8bk]

Made of Stone. Matt Corby. Lovely keys in this one. A soul singing. You’ll appreciate it I think. He also,plays ten or so instruments. Make you feel inadequate and will have the ladies weeping around the campfire.

[@robinakym2356]

Some of the best squalling I’ve heard!

[@mikeschenk4730]

Did this song chart in Australia in 2012? If so the Ozzies are way ahead of America in their musical taste.

[@kathrynfehon82]

It was voted Song of the Year 2012 ARIA Awards and came in at No 3 on the Triple J Hottest 100.

[@bigmuzz]

nice to see some Matt Corby love on here 👏 also his version of Tina Arena’s “Chains” is another performance that will blow you away 👌

[@markhopper3176]

So glad you boys covered this. Brilliant and thanks!

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andreadee1567]

What a brilliant performance. Sometimes when I hear an amazing voice I’m totally absorbed. But this time I was not distracted from the masterful songwriting and how he plays guitar. It was a well-balanced package. Sometimes a singer "uses" a guitar to accompany his voice. Matt Corby can "play". Imo his fingerpicking was great, the harmonies, everything. And his hair...

[@maccart67]

Thank you, absolutely love Matt.

[@ssvr3dl1n38]

Hey guys, great reaction. There is a longer version of this performance where the two DJs interview him briefly first to tell them about the song he performs. It's in that dialog he shares the story behind the song so I'd give that a listen if you can find the version with the prelude on it. 👍

[@Flashblackyc4]

Song for an Interlude is my favourite Matt Corby track. Vocals and emotion 🔥🔥🔥

[@christopherboothman2405]

Matt Corby is great! Resolution is another popular and great Matt Corby track you should definitely check out!

[@jayjayjase9796]

Nice one guys. Love your Aussie weeks.

[@TheNotedHero]

Another epic Australian singer songwriter to check out: Guy Sebastian singing his song Battle Scars that he performed live for The Home Front on ANZAC Day.

[@caro.k2958]

Matt Corby week for sure❤ Plent more amazing performances where that came from Matt is the real deal such an amazing artist so original and talented.❤😂

[@kazz3956]

Lyrics Ooh ooh ooh Oh oh Ooh oh ooooh Sleep now under my skin Make sure you'll try to Conjure the wind And ease my mind Ooh ooh ooh Oh oh Ooh oh ooooh Somebody call out to your brother He's calling out your name Ooh ooh ooh Hiding under the covers With no one else to blame Ooh ooh ooh You couldn't help out your own neighbour You couldn't tell it to his face You were f***ed up by the blame You cower in the corner Confide in your father Let it out and say Let it pass away Sleep now under my skin Make sure you try to Conjure the wind And ease my mind And I said Ooh ooh ooh Oh oh Ooh oh ooooh Somebody call out to your brother He's calling out your name Ooh ooh ooh Hiding under the covers With no one else to blame Ooh ooh ooh You couldn't help out your own neighbour You couldn't tell it to his face You were f***ed up by the blame You cower in the corner Confide in your father Let it out and say You cower in the corner Confide in your father Let it break your day Let it out and say Wait there Pull yourself out of this state dear Acknowledge you were a fake here From there on you might just grow Oh oh oh Somebody call out to your brother He's calling out your name Ooh ooh ooh Hiding under the covers With no one else to blame Ooh ooh ooh Oh, you couldn't help out your own neighbour You couldn't tell it to his face You were f***ked up by the blame A quick google search (cause my brain doesn’t recall) and this song was voted number 3 of the Triple J Hottest 100 behind Somebody I use to Know (Gotye) and Lonely Boy in 2011, and won an ARIA which stands for Australian Record Industry Association (our music industry award) in 2012. He also won another ARIA for his song Resolution which he released in 2013.

[@m0nm0n]

Yes! Something to look forward to this week, seeing what Chris has planned for you. I'm hoping for some Meg Mac & Vanessa Amorosi. Vanessa is such an underrated singer for someone so talented

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait!

[@jasonburns5555]

He does an incredible version of the Black Keys Lonely Boy, Also recently did a cover of Don’t want no Scrubs by TLC… he has a new album out which more soulful and mellow… reminds me of early jamiroquai

[@TheThamesmen]

Oh interesting. Thanks. Hope we get a chance to listen to more

[@kaafromoz]

Great voice great talent and as you said a man of integrity, so many get caught up being on those tv shows and are no sooner called amazing "STARS" & "DIVAS" etc and then gone in no time. This man made it his own way and has earned his place in our awesome music industry by sheer hard work and talent. Thanks guys great start to another Aussie Week. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶🎶🎶💖💖💖💖

[@davo_7486]

Pete Murray is an underrated artist outside of Auz. Try the track “Feeler “ off of his first album back in 2003

[@terrifryday3641]

Fucken love Matt Corby so good

[@cathyaldridge4550]

That was great. I heard him play this at Falls Festival Fremantle and it was pretty magical. He is very talented.

[@alliegal45]

If it’s not a North American artist, they don’t care .. but we love him, and he’s done well everywhere else ❤

[@EllieGirl93]

Thank you for reacting to this artist recommendation from me and so many other Australians 😊 He is one of our national treasures 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed his performance 😊

[@TheThamesmen]

No problem 😊

[@sammy_dog]

here we go again buckle up boys it's Aussie week 5 when will we get another Chisels week

[@TheThamesmen]

One thing at a time!

[@BJM217]

Yay your back, great response to a beautiful artist.

[@TheThamesmen]

More to come!

[@brianocallaghan4715]

Hi Thamesman, another great review. In this song 'brother' is a reference to a good mate of his. The way Matt describes it the pain relates to guilt he feels for something bad he did to his 'brother'. He doesn't give exact details, but its' believed he cheated with his mate's girlfriend. "Hiding under the covers with no one else to blame." It's worth another listen, with that as background. I think this intimate personal setting was perfect for this song, rather than a stadium.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

An amazing, unique talent. You can't help but be drawn in by him and affected by his voice.

[@behinddreaming]

Lovely reaction ❤. Mr Coby seems so still when he sings, with a voice that can do anything. I wish I'd known about Matt Corby much sooner yet I'm glad I've listened to more by him. Ren has mentioned wanting to collaborate with another Australian artist Tash Saltana, which would be amazing. Tash is a one woman band who takes you to another world. Personally I would love to see Matt Corby & Chinchilla work together - both have voices that can do anything!

[@TheThamesmen]

Same!!

[@taniaPBear]

Matt is where it began for me, this excitement and hope for new music. I knew you'd get here at some point, so I waited patiently (Trust Ye In The Curator and Ye Shall Be Rewarded, as the old saying goes) He is is gold. Thanks for another awesome reaction, Love ya! ❤

[@jemxs]

It must be true, for we were truly rewarded 😂

[@taniaPBear]

@@jemxs Right? 😂😂😂

[@christhecurator]

The Curator Hears All, But Works Very Slowly!

[@taniaPBear]

@@christhecurator 😂😂 Love your work .

[@davidburnett93]

Trick of the light or resolution. Both great tracks. Trick of the light has a little treat half way through

[@TheThamesmen]

Ooh interesting!

[@68arclight]

Thanks for finally doing Matt Corby guys. Try 'Song for Interlude'. It's magic. And his band is sooo in the pocket.

[@Cyannah117]

Matt Corby ❤ An up and coming modern day Aussie music legend.

[@lesliedavis2185]

Ooh, newer stuff. He is rather good sigh.

[@joshiejames]

Vocals, breath control, precision, emotion and an absolute fearlessness to express himself. Oh, also the songwriting.

[@neridahicks7160]

A soul shredded and transferred through a mic 😳. Reminds me why Aussies can spot a fraud a mile away . We like real ppl here ……

[@hotbox4696]

Frisson! Every time I hear this 😍😍😍

[@paulrodsted3905]

One of his best live tracks.... He has heaps of excellent song that will blow you away

[@nataliephillips9494]

love me some Matt

[@carolynrose9522]

Brother, what a great way to start the week off

[@TheThamesmen]

You got that right!

[@Rubytuesday1569]

Guys would be crying too.☮️

[@bennine888]

I could be wrong but this was just an everyday performance for a radio station!

[@TheThamesmen]

Nothing every day about it!

[@marekabrown2427]

💕 thanks guys for listening to this great song

[@bronclaire]

He put out an album this year - different kind of vibe same kind of talent.

[@terencemccarthy8615]

Love the Flying Doctors reference!

[@hallevr1]

love aussie weeeek! if you ever do another babymetal week again you gotta do from dusk till down just for the STAGE!

[@leannewinning7840]

I love Matt Corby - live = perfection! He is a perfectionist. I’d love you to do Trick of the Light (live version) to get the full sense of his musicality. He could be world wide famous but doesn’t want it. Loves his fame in Scandinavia but struggles even in Oz to feel understood. He’s just real & ridiculously talented.

[@kayelle8005]

You’re probably younger than me but your banter reminds me of my childhood and watching so many great British shows.

[@barbararees604]

Oh here we go, Matt is my cougar crush, both his music and looks, coorrr! 💕😅 Ya gotta try, chains, lonely boy and definitely Trick of the light, there's more good stuff, but my brain isn't working the best these days. 🤣🤭 A lot of Aussie bands have too much integrity to sell themselves out to big corporate pirates 😉

[@TheThamesmen]

Well said. No harm in crushing. Think we did too!

[@martyb2187]

I didn’t want that to end. Brilliant.

[@flor9389]

Get lost in the sauce with that one. A little Ren, Jeff Buckley and John Mayer. All him, though. Cute too.

[@KC-tk2gx]

❤️

[@Mflash63]

OF COURSE you had to have another Australian Week... 👍👍👍 Thanks from a loyal 🦘

[@emiliabzovsky9848]

Check out his cover of Tina Arena's song Chains. His cover of Lonely Boy is amazing as well. Souls A Fire is my favourite song of his

[@jparrish60]

Live version of Song for the Interlude

[@JohnSmith-sj2dk]

unreal

[@Mrmikey0909]

This gets me every time. He is brilliant and authentic as it gets. Thanks for doing this.

[@gordonhouldsworth422]

Trick of the Light live will blow you away !!!!!!!!!

[@rickfairman5640]

Great musician great voice great performance. Unfortunately I had a hard time following the lyrics. Would love to listen to the song with the words. Great performance like to hear it again with the lyrics.

[@numynumevs]

Watching Thamesmen ... The Ashes ... with another Aussie week , life is good

[@TheThamesmen]

England beating Australia?

[@numynumevs]

Its really close , final day of first test coming up. Always a great battle

[@ronheaps6499]

Don't put yourself down Alec that's our job.. going to be an interesting week.

[@TheThamesmen]

Ha ha

[@56music64]

Matt wrote this when he felt like shit after sleeping with his mates girlfriend. His album Rainbow from 2018, is beautiful

[@davidburnett93]

G'day thamesmen, I was just watching some of your past reactions, yes, I enjoy them that much, oddly enough, when I came into the comments, mine was the first one I saw suggesting trick of the light. Like you, I digress. I just wanted to let you know that it was announced today that the movie " how to make gravy " is currently being filmed in Queensland staring Hugo Weaving. I hope this was of interest to you as national gravy day rapidly approaches. Hope you're both well, have a great day and I look forward to your next offering.

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks David. Thanks for the support and take care!!! I’m sorry we digress so much. It’s our age.

[@davidburnett93]

@@TheThamesmen don't apologise, I enjoy the journey. That might be my age

[@BBB_photography_adventures]

defiantly reminds me of jeff buckley and when i first heard ren i thought the same i think they are both heavily influenced by jeff buckley. i would love to see you guys do Tash Sultana jungle. Tash is one of the top 3 artists ren wants to work with and she is also australian

[@davidcruse6589]

You guys need to look at Guy Sebastian choir the version where he unexpectedly shows up at a school choir that are practising his choir song also a bonus with this one Guy writes and produces most of he's music many great songs all have meanings behind them and he's current Hope this helps you really should check him out like John Farnham and Jimmy barnes love singing and lives the words Cheers guys 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@letstalk3265]

Matt recorded this in 2011/12.

[@jaychristie4105]

Matt Corby - Monday

[@davidberesford7009]

So Ren is now your touchstone. Keep mudlarking round the edges.

[@TheThamesmen]

That's the plan!

[@HeavenlyRose96]

I don't know if he would feel this bad if it were just a mate's girlfriend. My guess is that it was his best friend's wife. Its called brother so it was a best friend who was like his brother and he probably lost him after the incident. Its like that old saying you don't know what you've got till its gone he probably regrets it and misses his friend.

[@YobboBear]

Aussie week 5🎉😊

[@OPTIMUS6LTR]

YEeesssssssssssssssssss