A poetic mind with rich musicality, passion, and an abundance of creativity are just a few ways I can describe Matyascorvinus. Once you see his name, you can know, for a fact, that the music will be remarkable and profound with a powerful message and originality like no other.
The Finnish artist just dropped his latest release, “Her Shadow in the Flame”; I was expecting a nature-inspired instrumental track as this is where he mostly gets inspiration from, yet the song’s title sounded much more intense, with a hidden meaning. Initially, the song was intended to be a commissioned cover piece for one of the artist’s favorite songs, “Hopkins (The Witchfinder General) by Cathedral, which was canceled and later developed into this original astounding piece.
The artist sticks to his style of playing with the “Augmented Ukulele” technique as he refers to it. His music has dreamy melodies, smooth flowing ambiance, and elaborate broken arpeggios, leaving you captivated in its essence. But beneath all that, you will always find a hidden element of sorrow and darkness overshadowing the overall mood.
The story of this track is inspired by the witchcraft and inquisition era, about “unjustified violence against defenseless human beings, a war on women.” as the artist refers to it. Fast forward hundreds of years later, he could see how history repeats itself with what’s happening currently in Ukraine. With this song, he develops a sense of longing for loved ones who have gone missing and wishes for a better tomorrow. As always, Matyas surprises us with the most alluring stories and poetic meanings behind his music, simply never a dull moment with this artist.
Check out the previous interview with the artist here.