Thread For Matt's First Solo Show

Post your thoughts about Matt's first solo show!

Can't wait for new music..
I still am listening to his studio versions a lot. (Human Nature, YFM)

Well I am crazy excited! New Matt music. I can't believe it is almost time. I have been waiting for what seems like forever to hear Matt's music. I am beside myself with excitement. And I am so happy we have volunteers for a cellcast. Providing the people who can't go was very important to me. Plus it helps Matt! I am praying to the cellcert Gods that the sound is great for you guys.

We are taking cameras and video cams with us and will do our best to get video and pics. I hope it works out!

Jenna, thank you for everything!! Please don't risk too much for the video though if it's really not allowed. We want you to enjoy the concert! I'm soooo excited to hear new music from Matt and all the screaming just for him!

I am super glad and excited today! Matt´s show, new music, the lucky fans there,the cellcast for us.
Can only imagine the ambiance in that church!
Million thanks,cellcasters! Happy times!

I am so excited for Matt today!
To everyone who is contributing with cellcasts, pics, videos a million thanks! For all of us who can't go to his shows and live far away like me is a blessing!
Thanks so much Jenna!
I am not going to be able to listen to the cellcerts this afternoon but I hope some of you come back with goodies and detailed recaps!
Can't wait to listen to new Matt music!

Hey there! Anyone here?
I was hoping we could get some kind of detailed recap from the shows but I don't see any activity here now!
Where are you guys?
How was the show? New songs? What was the song list?

Please let me know! I am all alone here tonight!
Also let me say Matt tweeted a new pic from the show tonight and he was looking quite HOT! Loved the outfit!

Ahhh. Please guys come here! Post something!

I haven't been here in a while - work and home commitments kept me busy. However, I made sure to "visit" tonight expecting to read reviews or watch videos. Where is everybody? still partying? still recovering? can't wait to hear about it.....

Gimmie A Break
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90VcgmL52U0&feature=channel

Love it!

Go on, and Sing Boy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoiB4g6hw-4&feature=channel

Awesome

I love "Gimme a Break"! I hope we get more contraband videos!

I was able to listen to the cellcast. I remember he did (not in this order):
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman
You Found Me
Georgia
My Funny Valentine
Imogen Heap medley?
Human Nature
So Small
some original songs

I'm pretty sure I missed some songs though.

mattyfan wrote:

I love "Gimme a Break"! I hope we get more contraband videos!

I was able to listen to the cellcast. I remember he did (not in this order):
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman
You Found Me
Georgia
My Funny Valentine
Imogen Heap medley?
Human Nature
So Small
some original songs

I'm pretty sure I missed some songs though.

Thanks so much hazuki!

I am so excited he did "So Small" and "Human Nature"! Yay. My two favorite Matt performances ever.
I am going to see now those new songs!

mattyfan wrote:

I love "Gimme a Break"! I hope we get more contraband videos!

I was able to listen to the cellcast. I remember he did (not in this order):
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman
You Found Me
Georgia
My Funny Valentine
Imogen Heap medley?
Human Nature
So Small
some original songs

I'm pretty sure I missed some songs though.

He also did I Want You Back

Breaking in A Broken Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPCT4B4cLQ&feature=channel

I Miss You Tonight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR9qLJDqMyQ&feature=channel

[quote="hazuki"]Breaking in A Broken Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPCT4B4cLQ&feature=channel



Ooh! Ooh! OooooooWeeeee! MY FAVORITE! Matty G hittin high notes! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting the videos for all of us that weren't able to make it!
I hardly can wait until jan to be there to watch in person!

jamerce wrote:

Thanks for posting the videos for all of us that weren't able to make it!
I hardly can wait until jan to be there to watch in person!

Credit goes to AINow

Human Nature/I Want You Back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkGWXXjTMlY&feature=channel

did you guys see the video for miss you tonight? its BEAUTIFUL!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR9qLJDqMyQ

OMG! You guys have no idea how amazing Matt is. Ok maybe you have some clue but really AI and the AI tour was nothing and came no where near touching the incredible talent of Matt Giraud. I have been to a lot of concerts but I have never experienced what I did at Matt's show last night! I don't have the words to explain. Just know that it was such an emotional experience that as I am writing this I have tears rolling down my face. I have never been to a concert where I just sat there in awe while crying because it was so heart wrenchingly beautiful. From the first song to the last song I could barely breathe because of the emotional hold Matt had of me. His voice was out of this world amazing. Seriously I had no idea how truly incredible Matt is as a vocalist and I had already seen him live 5 times before yesterday! His piano playing OMG no way has he only been playing for 6 years and taught himself how to play because he is so incredible that it appears he has had years and years of training he is that amazing. Well all I can say is just WOW! I will write more later I have to leave now.

Jenna wrote:

OMG! You guys have no idea how amazing Matt is. Ok maybe you have some clue but really AI and the AI tour was nothing and came no where near touching the incredible talent of Matt Giraud. I have been to a lot of concerts but I have never experienced what I did at Matt's show last night! I don't have the words to explain. Just know that it was such an emotional experience that as I am writing this I have tears rolling down my face. I have never been to a concert where I just sat there in awe while crying because it was so heart wrenchingly beautiful. From the first song to the last song I could barely breathe because of the emotional hold Matt had of me. His voice was out of this world amazing. Seriously I had no idea how truly incredible Matt is as a vocalist and I had already seen him live 5 times before yesterday! His piano playing OMG no way has he only been playing for 6 years and taught himself how to play because he is so incredible that it appears he has had years and years of training he is that amazing. Well all I can say is just WOW! I will write more later I have to leave now.

Jenna I'm so glad that You and some of his BIGGEST FANS got to see him at this first concert..I can only Imagine how emotional it was to be there because I'm sitting here crying just watching the videos!! OMG!! I'm like speechless... Matt Giraud is A STAR!!! A STAR!!!! Love him!! thanks for sharing your thoughts Jenna..so happy for you!! I can NOT WAIT for January to get here!!!

Here is something from the MJ´s:

http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/11/american_idol_finalist_matt_gi_1.html

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/matt-giraud/2009/cornerstone-church-caledonia-mi-23d728eb.html

I love youtube today!Totally enchanted - his originals!

There's a full-on flail fest happening on Twitter this morning! I love it. I have been sitting in my bathrobe, glued to thee computer for about 2 hours now, listening to these original songs. Obviously I'm enjoying them! I feel like Matt exceeded all of my expectations for his music, and I'm sure they were that much better in person. Can't wait for January!

Thanks so much for all the info guys!
I am so happy for Matt and for all of you who got to see him live up close.
He sure seems such a natural born star! Thanks so much Jenna for your description, wow.. What a night for him and all his fans!
I am loving the new songs! Especially "I Miss you Tonight" and "Whatever it Takes". I think the first one has potential to be on the radio for sure.


ETA: Matt looked SMOKIN on that outfit. Loved his hair and the whole look!

Anyways, I am still confused why Matt isn't signed yet. Did he say anything about this issue? Has he been approached by anyone recently. Still mind boggling to think he is still waiting for a break! Geez.

Even the reporter from MLive said:

Quote :

For his encore, Giraud picked another Idol favorite: The Fray’s “You
Found Me.” As he sang passionately, his voice filling the room like it
was one huge sail, the performance begged the question, ‘Who’s gonna be
smart enough to give this guy a record deal?’

I agree. Where are the smart people to sign him already? How much longer is it going to take? Just saying.

We are uploading some video now. Sorry we only got five but the quality is pretty good! We got Go the Distance, The Call, Move in Me... Michael W Smith, his New song I Miss You Tonight, and So Small. Check our youtube.com channel mattgiraudfans. soon!

Go the distance from Hercules - from Matt's solo show.
http://bit.ly/6kriI3

My Funny Valentine - http://bit.ly/89GTSF