ANTARCTIC STUDIO

“The Antarctic is an incredible environment to live in,” say Mat. “It’s very remote, isolated and stunningly beautiful. It’s easy to take inspiration from the sheer beauty of the place but I also find that I’m affected by thoughts of home and friends and family that I miss back there. There is also loads of history here, photographs of every wintering team that has manned Halley Research Station since 1956. It makes you feel very proud that you are a part of something important and it’s easy to take inspiration from the pioneers that have led the way in Antarctic science and made a real difference.”

So what plans does he have for his music?

“I’ve really enjoyed having a go at writing some songs and I find recording what I come up with a brilliant experience. It’d be great to think I can carry on trying to write some stuff when I get back home. I still have a year to go down here so will hopefully get a bit better as I write more.”

Check out Mat’s work following the link below. The tracks When You’re Gone and All That I Am were recorded on the new equipment.


  myspace.com/matrichardson

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