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Honoring mothers around the world, Mother’s Day Proverb is a single release from Matt’s “Reflections on…The Proverbs of Solomon” album.Reflecting on the ancient wisdoms from Proverbs 31, this 12-minute “musical audiobook” track features Matt Johnson’s thoughtful narration and sensitive piano improvisations.• <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/4YFCFZovSgQ">Official Music Video</a>• <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://music.lnk.to/nH4k5Z">LISTEN on Streaming Platforms - all links</a>• Special Mother’s Day—released on April 17, 2026 • Honoring mothers around the world • Vibe = Relaxed and Intimate • Piano Improvisation ~ Reflective Narration from Proverbs 31 • Longer 12-minute track ~ “musical audiobook”Web3: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmThR9hBfFEh2reTU3MbVSKfQdgHRNmhBh1Vq4CqRoaqic">ProverbsOfSolomon.x</a> (eBook &amp; Audio files available)~ ~ ~ ~ ~METADATA UPC: 045011014318 ISRC: USUX32601431 ISWC: T-922.066.570-3 ASCAP Work ID: 882593328 DNP Catalog: DNP150-0306

Mother's Day Proverb

An intimate piano interpretation—for Singing Fingers. Masterful and touching music by Stephen Schwartz.• <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/Phb6JvDo1YE">Al Terego Video</a> • <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/JwA3NQ_tnL0">Official Music Video</a>• <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://mattjohnsonmusic.hearnow.com/for-good">LISTEN NOW</a>~ ~ ~ ~ ~METADATA UPC: 045011012253 ISRC: USUX32601225 DNP Catalog: DNP-1225

For Good

The original music and creative works of Matt Johnson, American pianist/composer, are maintained on his primary Web3 sites: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeihpmklb6zf32lfjvfgmr6fm4p7nvanvwwyzydwexeisfhqtwvmq2m">MattJohnsonMusic.x</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmQpt5ZMKhTHfgDHgrwfvK15GPtc9yqSvEjqNGNs3zSHyX">Permanence.x</a>Explore his recordings, sheet music, performances, lessons, digital collectibles and much more with one…more…click ↙︎

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<h3>Matt Johnson • American pianist/composer</h3>Matt Johnson is a talented American pianist and composer renowned for his evocative and eclectic musical creations. George Winston’s written encouragements guided Matt to begin his journey of recording back in the 1980’s. Matt now has 80+ recordings released and a worldwide following.His complete Discography is available on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://musicbrainz.org/artist/23d8458f-dcc0-4a51-9d09-af933af07eec">MusicBrainz</a>.Web3: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeihpmklb6zf32lfjvfgmr6fm4p7nvanvwwyzydwexeisfhqtwvmq2m">https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeihpmklb6zf32lfjvfgmr6fm4p7nvanvwwyzydwexeisfhqtwvmq2m</a>A master in his musical craft, Matt began his piano studies at the age of six and became more accomplished through numerous competitions and orchestral appearances. A Bachelor degree in Piano Performance set the stage for his Master degree in Jazz Studies and Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music. A prolific writer and performer, Matt’s music employs a unique blend of contemporary jazz, new age, popular and classical elements.

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Matt Johnson doesn’t just play the piano; he paints with it. (He) has put his own soul into every measure of (For Good). I think even the original cast would have been as touched as I was by this tribute. It is a remarkable achievement of both arrangement and empathy. I must say that I look forward to seeing where his 'singing fingers' take us next.

Thank you for the kind words about my work and specifically "For Good." It brightened a somewhat overcast and rainy morning. All the best, Stephen Schwartz

(Matt’s) attention to detail across performance, arrangement, and production reflects a rare level of musical sophistication.

…his performance carries a deep emotional sensitivity, and it was a pleasure to experience how the melody unfolds through the piano with such warmth and expressive nuance. It is one of those interpretations that invites the listener to pause, reflect, and simply feel the music.

(Matt's) touch is classical in its precision, yet warm in a way that the more austere school of concert pianists sometimes forgets is possible. Matt Johnson is so expressive that you forget everything else that exists other than his music. He does not hurry, does not linger unnecessarily, does not impose his own ego onto Schwartz's writing. He serves the song — and in doing so, demonstrates something that far more celebrated artists frequently fail to grasp: that the greatest interpretive performances are acts of surrender, not conquest.

For Good (for Singing Fingers)” remains a tribute to themes of friendship, gratitude, and lasting impact. Even without words, these ideas come through clearly in Johnson’s playing. Every note feels intentional, and nothing is overdone. This restraint is what makes the performance so powerful—it allows the emotion to speak naturally, without forcing it.

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<h3>INTERVIEW Conversations with Matt Johnson ~ VoyageMIA, 04.01.26</h3>Today we’d like to introduce you to Matt Johnson.Hi Matt, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? My life has always revolved around music. I began piano lessons at the age 6 and was teaching privately by the time I turned 16. My education includes a Bachelor in Piano Performance and a Masters in Composition from New England Conservatory of Music. The son of a preacher man, my family of origin moved around the quite a lot. I’ve played for churches since the 6th grade, and eventually worked as Director of Musical Ministries for 30+ years in various congregations. Composing, arranging and recording music brings me joy. My recordings may be heard on all the current streaming platforms or on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.internet-radio.com/station/mattjohnsonradio/">MattJohnsonRadio</a>. Information about one-on-one lessons may be found at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.MattJohnsonMusicStudio.com">www.MattJohnsonMusicStudio.com</a> and my complete discography is archived on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://musicbrainz.org/artist/23d8458f-dcc0-4a51-9d09-af933af07eec">MusicBrainz</a>.Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way? Having adopted Alan Watts’ premise that “Life” is more like a “dance” than a “journey,” I would say that while my life hasn’t been a straight line, I’ve successfully continued dancing…and remain vertical.As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do? My life’s work has revolved around performing, composing and recording my music. I’ve been fortunate to make my living as a musician by utilizing specialized skills. Like Bach, I’ve worked as a church musician—accompanying services on the organ/piano, as well as composing/arranging for vocal/handbell choirs and worship bands. Like Chopin, I’ve taught private music students—for almost five decades now—to “think like a composer” and understand the “limitations of the notation.” Like Beethoven, Liszt and many other composers, I’ve concertized and promoted my original works as a soloist or with an ensemble, including multiple orchestral appearances.Being very detail-oriented, I like to think that I specialize in quality work in all that I do. In 1985, I founded my publishing company, “Dolce &amp; Nuit Productions.” Since then, I’ve been in charge of composing, arranging, recording, sheet music, cover art, music videos, websites, archiving, etc.Funny story: When I released my first album, “New Age” music was prominent. Since I wasn’t playing “classical” music and wasn’t a straight-ahead “jazzer,” I was labeled as a New Age artist and the label has stuck through the years. At least it distinguishes me from the multiple other musicians who share my name.During my life, I’ve always composed music. Only recently have I’ve focused on archiving my creative works. At this point, I’m considered a “seasoned” composer with a “catalog” of works. I do experience a sense of joy when I allow myself to look back and remember the creations that have streamed through me.I’m well aware that I am a mere pebble in the eons of time. Yet, pebbles make up the future grains of sand. The musical and creative works created during my lifetime represent the granular trail of my existence, and will hopefully remain long after I’m gone.This Wikipedia-like page contains more information if your readers are interested in learning more: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeia7vsmaod6km2ycaztmrbjyl3gw5kxdu6a4joymtlyzxhwwpu6e2a">https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeia7vsmaod6km2ycaztmrbjyl3gw5kxdu6a4joymtlyzxhwwpu6e2a</a>What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned? I realized early on to create music that speaks to me—and to not worry too much about other people’s subjective opinions. Also, it is clear to me that everyone is “creative” in their chosen areas of interest.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://voyagemia.com/interview/conversations-with-matt-johnson/">https://voyagemia.com/interview/conversations-with-matt-johnson</a><h3>REVIEW For Good (for Singing Fingers) ~ RadioAirplay.com Blog, 03.04.26 </h3>Overall Impression: There’s something quietly courageous about taking on “For Good”—a song so emotionally embedded in modern musical theatre—and stripping it back to a single instrument. Yet in his intimate piano interpretation of the Stephen Schwartz composition, performer and composer Matt Johnson does exactly that, and in doing so reveals new dimensions within the music’s already luminous heart. Best known from the Broadway phenomenon Wicked, “For Good” has long carried an innate tenderness. In its original form, the understated strings and fairytale-esque woodwinds wrap gently around the vocal performances, creating an atmosphere of hushed reflection and emotional reciprocity. It is intimate—but shared intimacy, built on dialogue and orchestral color. In this interpretation, the piano becomes both narrator and confidant. Without lyrics, without orchestration, the emotional core of “For Good” remains intact—arguably even magnified. Johnson has managed to honor Schwartz’s original grace while distilling it into something more solitary, more introspective, and perhaps even more vulnerable.Strongest Points: What is most striking is how faithfully Johnson retains the spirit and grace of Schwartz’s writing while allowing his own artistic fingerprint to emerge. The melodic lines remain reverent to the source, never distorted for the sake of novelty. Yet through subtle voicing choices, rebalanced harmonies, and the gentle reshaping of phrases, he makes the piece feel unmistakably personal. His tonal control is exemplary. Johnson draws from the instrument a palette of colors that feels orchestral in scope, even in the absence of strings or winds. The upper register glimmers with a vocal-like purity, while the lower register grounds the arrangement with warmth rather than weight. He understands that tone is narrative—and he shapes it accordingly. Dynamically, the performance breathes. Johnson allows the music to crest and recede in a way that feels wholly organic, creating peaks and troughs that mirror the song’s narrative arc. The climactic passages bloom with grandeur but never tip into bombast. Conversely, the softer moments feel genuinely hushed, as though the listener has been invited closer rather than pushed back. This dynamic sensitivity ensures that the full emotional breadth of the composition remains vividly on display, even in its stripped-back form.Perhaps most compelling is his rhythmic control. Johnson demonstrates the confidence to gently alter the tempo, leaning into phrases, lingering on cadences, or nudging forward with quiet resolve. These subtle rubato inflections lend the performance a deeply human touch. Nothing feels mechanical or overly rehearsed; instead, the music feels irrefutably organic.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.radioairplay.com/bands/744612/song_reviews/24575">https://www.radioairplay.com/bands/744612/song_reviews/24575</a> <h3>REVIEW Matt Johnson and the intimate language of the piano in “For Good” ~ Palpitar del piano, 03.13.26 </h3>Among the most memorable pages of contemporary musical theater is For Good, one of the most emotional compositions created by Stephen Schwartz for the musical Wicked. In its original version, the piece is a sung dialogue between two friends who, upon looking at the path they have traveled together, discover that their meeting has transformed their lives forever. It is a reflection on the mark that others leave on us: a mark that, despite mistakes, goodbyes or changes, remains “for the better.”When pianist Matt Johnson takes this work and transfers it to the territory of the solo piano, something deeply significant happens: the story does not disappear, but is transformed. The words that originally support the story seem to dissolve into thin air, but they are not lost. Rather, they slip through the notes like a memory that refuses to leave us.Johnson has a particular sensitivity for this type of musical transfigurations. Trained as a classical pianist and later specialized in composition and jazz studies at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music, his artistic language has naturally woven influences from piano romanticism, contemporary jazz and music with meditative atmospheres. The result is a style that many have described as Neo-Romantic: a sound writing where the melody breathes freely and each phrase seems to contain a carefully revealed emotion.In his interpretation of For Good, the piano becomes a kind of inner narrator. Johnson allows the melody to advance with an almost vocal delicacy, as if each note tried to remember the presence of those voices that once inhabited it. The piece then unfolds as an emotional journey: moments of intensity rise towards small climaxes, and then retreat towards areas of calm and contemplation.There is in this interpretation a musical metaphor for life itself. The sound discourse advances and retreats like a wave: it rises, breathes, stops, moves again. In this continuous movement, something deeply human is perceived: the awareness that growing implies changing, and that looking back is not necessarily being trapped in nostalgia, but rather recognizing the path traveled.Throughout the play, Johnson leads us towards a kind of island of final stillness. There, the music seems to suspend itself for a moment between two feelings: the serene nostalgia for what has been experienced and the calm acceptance of the present. There is no excessive drama, but rather a form of reconciliation with the story itself.Perhaps that is why this interpretation achieves something rare: even without words, the song retains its essential message. Music reminds us that our lives are made of encounters that silently transform us, and that every meaningful relationship leaves a seed of change.Born in Texas and a pianist since he was six years old, Johnson has developed an extensive career as a performer and composer, with dozens of recordings that explore different territories of contemporary piano. His experience on stages in the United States and South America, as well as his pedagogical and liturgical work in his community, reveal a musical vocation deeply linked to emotional and spiritual communication.Those who wish to explore more of his sound universe can find his music on various digital platforms and follow his work through his networks and online projects, where he shares recordings, scores and new compositions.And for those looking for a space for contemplative listening, this interpretation of For Good it will be part of the playlist “Soft music to meditate 2026” of the project Throb, a selection dedicated to those pieces that invite you to stop, breathe and listen carefully to the inner pulse of the music.Because, in the end, perhaps that is what this work reminds us: that life —like music— advances between changes, variations and silences, but it always offers us the opportunity to transform ourselves... for good.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://litereandoblog.com/2026/03/13/matt-johnson-y-el-lenguaje-intimo-del-piano-en-for-good">https://litereandoblog.com/2026/03/13/matt-johnson-y-el-lenguaje-intimo-del-piano-en-for-good</a> <h3>REVIEW For Good (for Singing Fingers) ~ Indie Dock Music Blog, 03.15.26</h3>Certain songs arrive in the world already armoured in sentiment, draped in the heavy brocade of theatrical tradition, and dare you to do anything at all interesting with them. Stephen Schwartz's *For Good*, that sweeping farewell duet from *Wicked*, is precisely such a song — the kind of composition that has been belted across a thousand West End and Broadway stages by voices of seismic proportions, accompanied by orchestras the size of small armies. The melody has been wrung, polished, and performed into a state of near-mythological familiarity. To approach it with a single piano and nothing else requires either extraordinary nerve or extraordinary trust — ideally both.Matt Johnson, the American pianist and composer whose discography of more than eighty recordings stretches back to the George Winston-inspired recordings of the 1980s, possesses both in quiet abundance. "For Good (for Singing Fingers)" is not a reinterpretation so much as an act of tender archaeological excavation — a careful brushing away of the theatrical sediment to reveal the skeletal beauty beneath. What emerges is something genuinely startling: a performance that makes you feel as though you are hearing this melody for the very first time.Rather than attempt to emulate the song's familiar legacy, Johnson meets it with quiet confidence, stripping away instrumentation and lyrics alike to prove that the melody is enough on its own. This is a braver gambit than it might initially appear. The theatrical power of "For Good" has always been inseparable from its words — those lines about being "changed for good" by another person carry the weight of lived experience precisely because they are sung by voices that tremble with human vulnerability. Johnson makes no attempt to replace that dimension. Instead, the arrangement invites listeners to experience the piece not as a theatrical moment but as a musical meditation.Johnson allows the melody to breathe, with space for each phrase to reverberate. The unembellished instrumentation allows listeners to hear the piece from a fresh angle, revealing emotional layers that can get obscured in larger productions. This is the great paradox of minimalist piano performance: reduction is not subtraction. Strip a song down to its bones and, if those bones are strong enough — as Schwartz's undeniably are — what you discover is not a lesser thing but a purer one.The piece is dedicated to "Singing Fingers," a detail that lends the whole enterprise a particular warmth and intentionality. This is not a pianist showing off, not a studio exercise in reinvention for its own sake. It is, rather, a gift — something crafted with care for a specific purpose and a specific audience. Johnson knows how to create a sonic dreamland with his magical fingers and a piano in front of him. That gift-giving quality colours every note. One senses, throughout, that this is music made in a spirit of genuine devotion rather than professional obligation.Johnson's music has been called "Neo-Romantic," employing a unique blend of contemporary jazz, new age, popular and classical elements. That label fits well here. His touch is classical in its precision, yet warm in a way that the more austere school of concert pianists sometimes forgets is possible. Matt Johnson is so expressive that you forget everything else that exists other than his music. He does not hurry, does not linger unnecessarily, does not impose his own ego onto Schwartz's writing. He serves the song — and in doing so, demonstrates something that far more celebrated artists frequently fail to grasp: that the greatest interpretive performances are acts of surrender, not conquest.The result is not only a cover but an interpretation that finds the bright core of Stephen Schwartz's writing. By stripping away the layers of orchestration and theatrical framing, Johnson demonstrates how durable and versatile the composition actually is. Durability and versatility — two qualities that the music industry, with its restless hunger for novelty, perpetually undervalues. Johnson's recording is a quiet corrective to that tendency.Johnson's approach is a reminder that you don't need grandiosity of scale to convey emotional depth, just sincerity and deep connection to the music itself. Coming from a pianist of four decades' experience, with eighty recordings behind him and the influence of Winston's pastoral school still audible in his phrasing, this sincerity is not a pose. It is simply who he is.For Good (for Singing Fingers) will not fill arenas or trouble the streaming charts. It will do something rarer and, frankly, more valuable: it will stop people in the middle of whatever they are doing and make them sit quietly with their own feelings for a few minutes. That is the oldest and most honourable ambition in music, and Johnson fulfils it with understated mastery.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=35735">https://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=35735</a>

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Matt Johnson is a dynamic, classically trained pianist who received his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Oklahoma Baptist University. As a graduate student at New England Conservatory of Music, he formally expanded his talents in the area of composition. Studying under William Thomas McKinley, he received his Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies and Composition, with a Distinction in Performance.A prolific writer and performer, Johnson has performed throughout the United States and South America. His music has been called "Neo-Romantic," employing a unique blend of contemporary jazz, new age, popular and classical elements.Matt’s discography of original compositions includes more than 80 recordings, available at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://musicbrainz.org/artist/23d8458f-dcc0-4a51-9d09-af933af07eec">MusicBrainz.org</a>Johnson has composed and arranged for many mediums. The audio, sheet music and graphics for his piano, choral, vocal, instrumentals, handbells, orchestra and ringtones are freely available from his primary Web3 sites: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeihpmklb6zf32lfjvfgmr6fm4p7nvanvwwyzydwexeisfhqtwvmq2m">MattJohnsonMusic.x</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmQpt5ZMKhTHfgDHgrwfvK15GPtc9yqSvEjqNGNs3zSHyX">Permanence.x</a>Matt has been studying/playing the piano since the age of six. Indeed, there’s an early picture of him practicing on the cover of his "Origins" recording. His classical training has included numerous piano performance competitions and orchestral appearances.Matt is a writer member of A.S.C.A.P. and his publishing company, Dolce &amp; Nuit Productions, is a publisher member as well. Embracing the emergence of Web3, DNP has rebranded as "MattJohnsonMusic.x"Born in Texas, Matt currently resides in Florida. His versatility allows him to teach piano, theory and composition...play piano, organ and keyboards for both Contemporary and Traditional services at his local church...as well as accompany and adjudicate music festivals and competitions.

Biography

<h3>Brief Bio</h3>Matt Johnson is a talented American pianist and composer renowned for his evocative and eclectic musical creations. George Winston’s written encouragements guided Matt to begin his journey of recording back in the 1980’s. Matt now has 80+ recordings released and a worldwide following.His complete Discography is available on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://musicbrainz.org/artist/23d8458f-dcc0-4a51-9d09-af933af07eec">MusicBrainz</a>.Web3: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeihpmklb6zf32lfjvfgmr6fm4p7nvanvwwyzydwexeisfhqtwvmq2m">MattJohnsonMusic.x</a>A master in his musical craft, Matt began his piano studies at the age of six and became more accomplished through numerous competitions and orchestral appearances. A Bachelor degree in Piano Performance set the stage for his Master degree in Jazz Studies and Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music. A prolific writer and performer, Matt’s music employs a unique blend of contemporary jazz, new age, popular and classical elements.~ ~ ~<h3>Extended Bio</h3>Matt Johnson is a dynamic, classically trained pianist who received his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Oklahoma Baptist University. As a graduate student at New England Conservatory of Music, he formally expanded his talents in the area of composition. Studying under William Thomas McKinley, he received his Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies and Composition, with a Distinction in Performance.A prolific writer and performer, Johnson has performed throughout the United States and South America. His music has been called "Neo-Romantic," employing a unique blend of contemporary jazz, new age, popular and classical elements.Matt’s discography of original compositions includes more than 80 recordings, available at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://musicbrainz.org/artist/23d8458f-dcc0-4a51-9d09-af933af07eec">MusicBrainz.org</a>Johnson has composed and arranged for many mediums. The audio, sheet music and graphics for his piano, choral, vocal, instrumentals, handbells, orchestra and ringtones are freely available from his primary Web3 sites: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeihpmklb6zf32lfjvfgmr6fm4p7nvanvwwyzydwexeisfhqtwvmq2m">MattJohnsonMusic.x</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmQpt5ZMKhTHfgDHgrwfvK15GPtc9yqSvEjqNGNs3zSHyX">Permanence.x</a>Matt has been studying/playing the piano since the age of six. Indeed, there’s an early picture of him practicing on the cover of his "Origins" recording. His classical training has included numerous piano performance competitions and orchestral appearances.Matt is a writer member of A.S.C.A.P. and his publishing company, Dolce &amp; Nuit Productions, is a publisher member as well. Embracing the emergence of Web3, DNP has rebranded as "MattJohnsonMusic.x"Born in Texas, Matt currently resides in Florida. His versatility allows him to teach piano, theory and composition...play piano, organ and keyboards for both Contemporary and Traditional services at his local church...as well as accompany and adjudicate music festivals and competitions.<h3>Contact</h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:MattJohnsonMusic@aol.com">MattJohnsonMusic@aol.com</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.MattJohnsonMusic.com">www.MattJohnsonMusic.com</a>

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IPI/CAE: [ASCAP]: (writer) 126403210; (publisher) 126608776ISNI: (Matt) 0000 0004 6875 3420  <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://isni.org/isni/0000000468753420">https://isni.org/isni/0000000468753420</a>ISNI: (Dolce &amp; Nuit Productions) 0000 0004 7681 6022 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://isni.org/isni/0000000476816022">https://isni.org/isni/0000000476816022</a>WorldCat Identities: n85150007 LCCN: n85150007Web2: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.MattJohnsonMusic.com">www.MattJohnsonMusic.com</a>  Web3: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/bafybeihpmklb6zf32lfjvfgmr6fm4p7nvanvwwyzydwexeisfhqtwvmq2m">MattJohnsonMusic.x</a> (Primary Site)Web2: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.MattJohnsonMusicStudio.com">www.MattJohnsonMusicStudio.com</a>• DBA: Dolce &amp; Nuit Productions (DNP) • DBA: MattJohnsonMusic.x (Rebranded 2022) • DBA: MattJohnsonRADIO.x • DBA: Matt Johnson Music StudioDISCOGRAPHY: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://musicbrainz.org/artist/23d8458f-dcc0-4a51-9d09-af933af07eec">https://musicbrainz.org/artist/23d8458f-dcc0-4a51-9d09-af933af07eec</a> Internet Archive: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://archive.org/details/mattjohnsonmusic">https://archive.org/details/mattjohnsonmusic</a> RADIO: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.internet-radio.com/station/mattjohnsonradio/">https://www.internet-radio.com/station/mattjohnsonradio/</a>  AllMusic: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/matt-johnson-mn0002581604/discography/all">https://www.allmusic.com/artist/matt-johnson-mn0002581604/discography/all</a><h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmfDYohhwGcFvdhiNj45jqiPAmfk45U5ht6cSNY7MVAM61">Public Domain Release</a></h3><h4>I N F J</h4>

Authority Control

- MattJohnsonMusic.x • American pianist/composer

Business Name:
Matt Johnson Music

Business Location:
Not explicitly stated in the provided text.

Business Hours:
Not provided.

Key Services Provided:
- Solo piano music compositions and recordings by Matt Johnson.
- Distribution of music and creative works via peer-to-peer InterPlanetary File System (IPFS).
- Availability of remastered audio tracks in multiple formats (flac, mp3, wav, hi-res audio).
- Sheet music scores and music videos for compositions.
- Public domain releases of music works.

Notable Music Albums and Pieces:
- "A Quiet Moment" (solo piano album, early works from age 23)
- "Dance of Joy"
- "Dee Dee's Song"
- "E Major Jam"
- "The Beckoning"
- 1986 Album collection including "A Quiet Moment"

Additional Details:
- Music pieces range from simple and rhythmic to compelling and evocative, aimed to relax and soothe the listener.
- Each piece is available in remastered high-quality audio and accompanied by scores and videos.
- Music metadata includes album UPCs, ISRCs, ASCAP Work IDs, and catalog numbers.
- Public domain release documents accompany the works.

Customer Reviews and Author Details:
No customer reviews or author details were provided in the text.

Matt's music and creative works are also distributed via the peer-to-peer (P2P) InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and Content Identifiers (CIDs) listed below.
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Solo Piano album
Matt's first recording has become a classic…showcasing his early works at the ripe age of 23 years old. From simple and rhythmic to compelling and evocative—these pieces will relax and soothe your soul.
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A Quiet Moment (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.mp3
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A Quiet Moment_MattJohnsonMusic_SCORE.pdf
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A Quiet Moment_MattJohnsonMusic_VIDEO.mp4
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Public Domain Release_MattJohnsonMusic_DNP.pdf
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METADATA
Album UPC = 045011238523; ISWC = T-070.125.492-3;
ISRC = usx9p0641913 (original); ISRC = USUX32041913 (Remastered);
ASCAP Work ID = 470087404; DNP Catalog # = DNP21-0785
METADATA
Album UPC = 045011238523; ISWC = T-070.033.116-3;
ISRC = usx9p0641914 (original); ISRC = USUX32041914 (Remastered);
ASCAP Work ID = 330468301; DNP Catalog # = DNP20-0685
Dance of Joy
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Dance of Joy (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.flac
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Dance of Joy (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.wav
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Dance of Joy_MattJohnsonMusic_SCORE.pdf
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Dance of Joy_MattJohnsonMusic_VIDEO.mp4
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Public Domain Release_MattJohnsonMusic_DNP.pdf
• https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmfDYohhwGcFvdhiNj45jqiPAmfk45U5ht6cSNY7MVAM61
METADATA
Album UPC = 045011238523; ISWC = T-070.044.933-7;
ISRC = usx9p0641909 (original); ISRC = USUX32041909 (Remastered);
ASCAP Work ID = 340341937; DNP Catalog # = DNP14-1280
Dee Dee's Song
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• https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmXrdsocMSF5E6BD2b6kzZioAUtNSK1vwwPNr1QrGfqmo7
Dee Dee’s Song (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.flac
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Dee Dee's Song (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.mp3
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Dee Dee's Song (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.wav
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Dee Dee's Song (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_Hi-Res AUDIO~24bit/88.2kHz.wav
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Dee Dee's Song_MattJohnsonMusic_SCORE.pdf
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Dee Dee's Song_MattJohnsonMusic_VIDEO.mp4
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Public Domain Release_MattJohnsonMusic_DNP.pdf
• https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmfDYohhwGcFvdhiNj45jqiPAmfk45U5ht6cSNY7MVAM61
METADATA
Album UPC = 045011238523; ISWC = T-070.044.715-9;
ISRC = usx9p0641910 (original); ISRC = USUX32041910 (Remastered);
ASCAP Work ID = 340332045; DNP Catalog # = DNP01-0579
E Major Jam
E Major Jam_MattJohnsonMusic.x
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E Major Jam (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.flac
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E Major Jam (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.mp3
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E Major Jam (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.wav
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E Major Jam (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_Hi-Res AUDIO~24bit/88.2kHz.wav
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E Major Jam_MattJohnsonMusic_SCORE.pdf
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E Major Jam_MattJohnsonMusic_VIDEO.mp4
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Public Domain Release_MattJohnsonMusic_DNP.pdf
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METADATA
Album UPC = 045011238523; ISWC = T-070.051.921-6;
ISRC = usx9p0641911 (original); ISRC = USUX32041911 (Remastered);
ASCAP Work ID = 350171861; DNP Catalog # = DNP03-0879
The Beckoning
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The Beckoning (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.flac
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The Beckoning (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.mp3
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The Beckoning (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_AUDIO.wav
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The Beckoning (Remastered)_MattJohnsonMusic_Hi-Res AUDIO~24bit/88.2kHz.wav
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The Beckoning_MattJohnsonMusic_SCORE.pdf
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The Beckoning_MattJohnsonMusic_VIDEO.mp4
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Public Domain Release_MattJohnsonMusic_DNP.pdf
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METADATA
Album UPC = 045011238523; ISWC = T-070.018.408-2;
ISRC = usx9p0641915 (original); ISRC = USUX32041915 (Remastered);
ASCAP Work ID = 320395382; DNP Catalog # = DNP10-0580
1986 ALBUM
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A Quiet Moment COLLECTION_MattJohnsonMusic_SCORE.pdf
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A Quiet Moment [ENTIRE ALBUM]_MattJohnsonMusic_VIDEO.mp4
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Public Domain Release_MattJohnsonMusic_DNP.pdf
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ALBUM GRAPHICS
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A Quiet Moment_