The Jam & Chats series features Matt alongside other musicians and individuals for spontaneous musical sessions and engaging conversations. These videos often explore the connection between music and other topics, such as spirituality, offering a blend of improvised performance and insightful discussion.

Jam & Chats: Guests

With Alina Ly & Jake Stentiford

Join us for an expansive conversation and jam session with Alina Ly and Jake Stentiford as we explore the fascinating links between music and spirituality.

We dive into the idea that music might originate from another dimension, with musicians acting as vessels or receivers. We discuss music as pure vibrational energy and share our experiences with the "flow state" during creation and performance – a state of heightened presence and surrender.

The conversation ventures into whether music can serve as a portal to other dimensions.. Alina and Jake share how music has been a powerful tool for emotional expression and personal growth in their lives, and we touch on the potential of frequencies for healing.

We also explore our individual spiritual journeys, discussing the role of trauma in spiritual awakening, the profound concept of interconnectedness, and even reference "The Egg" theory and the nature of consciousness.

The video culminates in an improvised jam session.

With Paolo Fuschi & Laurie Agnew

Join us for a fascinating conversation and jam session with talented musicians and songwriters Laurie Agnew and Paolo Fuschi as we explore the spiritual connections found in music.

In this video, we dive into whether the deep connection experienced when musicians play together is truly spiritual or a result of experience and repetition. Laurie and Paolo share their insights on the crucial roles of trust and friendship in fostering this connection, the almost telepathic communication that can happen during collaboration, and the vulnerability involved in musical expression.

We also discuss the importance of understanding the fundamentals of music and the discipline it takes to reach a deeper level of connection. Laurie and Paolo emphasize that above all, music should be about pleasure and the power of staying authentic in performance.

The conversation touches on achieving a "flow state," the purpose and meaning behind their music, the potential healing power of music (both emotionally and physically), and the intriguing concept of frequencies and how music connects us on a deeper level.

The video concludes with a spontaneous jam session, showcasing the musical connection and improvisation discussed throughout our chat.

With Ben Williams & Mark Lewis

Tune in for an insightful conversation with Matt, Mark Lewis, and Ben Williams as we explore the profound connection between spirituality and music.

Mark shares his personal journey with Buddhism and how it has shaped his creativity and music, touching on concepts like attachment, being present, and manifestation. He also discusses his experiences with Nirin Buddhism and the practice of chanting.

Ben emphasizes the importance of staying present while creating or performing music and describes the incredible "flow state" where the physical self seems to fade away.

We delve into the unique power of music to bring people together, from the collective energy of large concerts to the shared experience of chanting or singing in unison. The group explores the idea of music as a gateway to another realm, sharing personal moments where the music felt like it was coming from an external source.

The conversation also covers the deep emotional impact of music and frequencies, acknowledging how certain sounds can evoke powerful feelings. Mark recounts a remarkable experience during a jam session that felt genuinely telepathic.

We contemplate the often unexplained magic and connection that occurs through music, even among musicians who don't know each other well, and touch upon the potential healing properties of frequencies. The discussion even ventures into the mysterious nature of music's emotional effect and the fascinating possibility of music existing beyond our planet.

With Gillan Edgar & Liam Morson

Join us for a fascinating conversation and jam session with special guests Gillan Edgar and Liam Morson as we dive deep into the connections between music and spirituality!

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating intersection of music and spirituality. We explore the meditative and almost telepathic connection that can emerge when musicians create together, and ponder the source of the "magic" in music – is it something we invent, or does it come from somewhere beyond us?

The discussion also covers how music serves as a powerful tool for communication, expanding our ability to connect beyond just words. Matt shares his experience of the "flow state" and going "somewhere else" while performing. We touch on the role of musical conventions in providing structure for creativity, the idea of a collective conscious seeding creative ideas, and the intriguing potential of frequencies, including historical possibilities and music's healing abilities.

Liam and Gillan share their perspectives on agnosticism and atheism, leading into a broader conversation about the interconnectedness of humanity, the potential impact of AI on human connection, the limitations of our understanding, and even a brief look at the simulation theory.

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