About Ordinary Man Written in response to my disenfranchisement with myths I was taught as a child – about the country, about our history, and systems that seem intractable. Further inspired by the current climate in the country. The lyrics […]
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Episode 5 Interview with Jose Luis Morales
Matthew Moran’s Throw Away The Box Podcast Episode 5: Interview with Realtor & Broker, Jose Luis Morales Jose Luis Morales is a broker/realtor based in Ventura County, California. I met Jose when he was 23 and just starting in real […]
Continue readingEveryday Lies at the Neutra in Silverlake
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to perform at the Neutra Museum and Art Opening in Silverlake, CA. A photographer, Dietmar Kohl (and his Facebook), was on hand and took a couple photos and a video. You can find […]
Continue readingSong – Baby I’ll Crawl
I wrote this last year (2017). The song is ultimately about unrequited love – or unrequited desire. Although, more accurately, it may be a reflection of gratitude that any lover would give me time and attention… certainly, not expected. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ […]
Continue readingMusic: Emiko hosting Live at the 85 featuring ME!!!
A bit over a week ago, I hosted Emiko at my house. It had been awhile since we had hosted a house concert and since she was on of my first performers, it was fitting to have her back. She […]
Continue readingReckless performed at the Camarillo Public Library
One of my goals is to integrate as much of my professional and creative world as possible. As a writer, performer, speaker, and technologist. This is a natural part of who I am. I’ve never wanted to create the “professional me” […]
Continue readingNPR Tiny Desk Contest Entry – Never
Matthew Moran’s entry for the NPR Tiny Desk Songwriting Contest. Song title, “Never”.
Continue readingMorning Girl – the story behind the song
Morning Girl – how the song was written and why I took 5 years to change 1 line.
Continue readingLove You Bold – song, video, and the pup
Songwriting Notes: keeping it simple A have some wordy songs. Don’t get me wrong.. I like words (and words like me – as LA poet Jeffrey Martin says) But there are times simple is nice… and simple. I wrote this […]
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