Imagine having your own memory or life event documented with a
song, or your own ideas and concepts brought to life in the form of
a tune that could forever inform future generations of your notion.
Few things in history have ever stood the test of time as much as
songs have. There are songs in this world older than any physical
possession mankind has obtained, and there are even songs in this
world older than words themselves (tribal chants in Africa have
been dated further back than any language). We are fortunate
enough as humans to encounter moments in our lives that are worth
documenting, and to a degree far beyond a picture or a simple
reminiscent conversation. We also spawn ideas that stimulate the
desire to create a message that would go further than anything we
could write out or print. This is where the art and craft of
songwriting can step in. Though not everyone receives or develops
such a gift, it certainly doesn't mean that there are not moments and
ideas worth creating into a song by those whom may not have the
casual ability to do so. With this unique Custom Song offer, you
can have your (or someone else's) moment be created into words
and music which could then forever be armed to withstand the
almighty test of time.
The possibilities are endless but the outcome is the same, you (or
whomever you gift the Custom Song to) will be able to turn a life
moment, a memory, and/or an idea into a song which will be
provided to you in the form of professionally written lyrics and a
fine tuned melody arranged to your desired mood and theme. You
will then forever more be remembered as the "inspirer" of that piece
of work and certified as the partial rights holder to the creative
property.

Let singer-songwriter Matthew Griswold be the musical architect to your vision. He has been a professional songwriter for over 10 years and
has been signed to Universal Music Publishing, EMI Music, Metro Park Music, BMI, and has also been featured in some of Nashville's most
respected songwriter venues and showcases. He has attended some of BMI's most rigorous workshops which are offered by an invite only
to the industry's top and/or most up and coming songwriters. As a recording artist of his own original music, Matthew has also done custom
work for TV and Film productions like "Push Girls", "Restaurant Impossible", "High school Confidential" and has contributed works to the
PGA Tour as well as international productions like the hit show, UNITE' 9 (aired in Canada, UK, Mexico and Brazil). He has even had original
songs hold rankings on Clear Channel's Discover NEW Music Charts, iTunes Singer-Songwriter Charts, and Billboard's Top Download
Charts.
The very same professionalism, craftsmanship, and artistic enthusiasm that has brought Matthew to the front lines of todays music industry
will be at the essence of creating your own custom song.
So lets begin a unique journey in defining your moment through song...
CONTACT:
Email: info@matthewgriswold.net
Phone: 651-235-9104
Rates start at $250/song (Without special discounts. Additional fees may apply to have song performed or arranged with other media.)
An estimated 1 hour interview will be needed to cover the elements and subject matter of the song.
You will get a certified lyric sheet, a professional recording of your song, and an offer of $100 off a House Concert for you to host and have
your custom song played within the set.


ORIGINAL SONG CREDITS: "The Fall" used in the Canadian crime drama UNITE' 9 (Rebroadcasted in Mexico, UK, Brazil)
“The Fall” was featured in the Sundance Channel TV show "Push Girls".
"The Fall" was featured on the Food Network TV show "Restaurant Impossible"
"Crazy" used by the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V) for their 2010 awareness campaign.
“Crazy” was featured in PGA Tour's "Tour Fantasy Update" reports.
"Crazy" used in the documentary film Second Chance U.
"Crazy" used in MN commercial for Wags & Whiskers animal shelters.
"Bar Queen" was featured in the ID Discovery Channel TV Show "Happily Never After".
"The Serenade" was featured in the WeTV Show "High School Confidential".
"A Boy, a Dream, and the Ghosts" was featured the "Payne Stewart Award" video for Steve Stricker.
"Shadows Of The Sun" was featured in the nationally syndicated entertainment news show "Right This Minute".
"Knockin' On Heaven's Door" cover release charted in top 300 on iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart.
"The Day It Rained" performed live and featured in a video at the American Music Therapy Association's national convention in Atlanta, GA in 2011, The Great Lakes Music Therapy Conference and frequently at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
"Do You Hear What I Hear?" was featured on Holiday Lights Vol. 3 compilation CD sold in all Kowalski Markets.
"With Healing Hands (Upon your heart)" used in the independent film My Senior Year.
"With Healing Hands(Upon your heart)" used in a Three Ring Wedding (media) documentary video.
“With Healing Hands (Upon your heart)” was used across the Midwest at Relay For Life events and in ACS multimedia resources.
“Unbridled” was frequently played during MN Twins games at Target Field in the 2010 season(stadium's opening season).
PHILANTHROPY: Matthew has raised over $20,000 and dontated many hours of his time to/for various charities and non-profit organizations around the region often with performances and auction items such as, personalized songs, signed items, being a celebrity date, being a celebrity golf team member. He has also taken a strong role in awareness campaigns by using songs to deliver the message. He often speaks to (and on behalf of) veterans with and for any specialized organization that deals with Wartime Recovery & Transition, as this particular cause sits closest to home with Matthew.
Some non-profit and charity organizations Matthew has worked with are... Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V) Twin Cities Hero's Parade(Performed/Spoke along with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mayor R.T. Rybak, MN Sec Of State MarkRichie) Minneapolis Veterans Medical Center Veterans in the Arts Warriors Hockey Team Tee It Up For The Troops Great Lakes Music Therapy Association American Music Therapy Association MacPhail Center for Music Relay For Life (Has performed for over 20 events and provided auction items) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Veto The Mosquito (UofM Student Org) Woodbury Community Foundation (Woodbury MN) Union Gospel Mission Second Harvest and many more...
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