Next up to the plate is our resident METALHEAD, Matt Christensen \m/

Matt has been a Kompozer since June of 2010 and has been head-banging since his first day here!
Whether his own tunes or the songs he’s contributed to, you won’t hear any wimpy stuff from Matt – he does have a thing for WHAM though.

So then one day while toolin’ around on Google I stumbled upon this site called Kompoz and it dawned on me, I can write and there is a reason for me to do so.
Ever since that day I've been obsessed. I'm sure you can tell by my overwhelming forum posts haha.

(Editor’s note: “oh, it’s him again, now what, search by shoe size?…”)

sanger: What's your favorite thing about Kompoz?

Matt: My favorite thing about Kompoz is that not only does the man in charge of the site actual listen to everyones requests but he is also a MUSICIAN!!! I owe the guy alot of thanks for reviving me musically (Editor’s note: that would be Fearless Leader he speaks of).
Without this site I'd be running scales 24/7.

sanger: Has Kompoz made you a better musician?

Matt: Oh god yes!

sanger: How so?

Matt: I've always had a love for many types of music. To have the ability to play an instrument of my choice on a track, that I otherwise would not be able to play on, is awesome.
It makes it so you can't be a one trick pony. The great thing is everyone on here is so open-minded musically that anything can happen.

Also if you play sloppy in a recording everyone knows it. So, if you don't wanna sound like a fool you really gotta get your recording techniques, and in my case guitar chops, down before you even think of touching that record button.

sanger: What can you suggest to make Kompoz even better than it is today?

Matt: The only thing that I can say is that it would be nice to get more staff opinions on the wish list topics in the forums. There's plenty of suggestions there and everyone appreciates feedback.

(Editor’s note:  “Oh, it’s him again, what genre now, zydeco-samba-rockabilly?”)

sanger: Have you had a chance to actually meet any of your fellow Kompozers face-to-face?

Matt: Actually Wes Renaud and I used to be in a band together so we have met many times face to face.

But funny enough I actually had a dream that I was palling around with The Legendary Texan and Room237 the other night. Jeez maybe I spend too much time on Kompoz haha.

(Editor’s note: ah, to still have a dream…)

sanger: What do your friends/bandmates/family have to say when you tell them about Kompoz?

Matt: My wife has been very supportive of my all day late night recording sessions. I swear half the day I have a set of headphones on.
Everyone that knows me knows that I am a musician and I need to make music, so it's nothing new to them.

sanger: Other than your own tunes, do you have a favorite Kompoz Komposition?

Matt: You know, I am a huge admirer of Mike Chubiz's (MJC252) work on here. Everything the guy touches is gold and I hope to be able to achieve that some day.

sanger: What would you like to say about Kompoz that our members can benefit from?

Matt: Patience. Patience is key. (Editor’s note: this from Mr Forum Poster)

It could take anywhere from couple of days to a couple of years for someone to contribute to your track, but don't lose hope.
Contribute to some tracks while you're waiting.
You gotta give some to get some and the more people hear of what you're capable of and the versatility you exhibit the more likely you are to get responses.

sanger: One final question Matt, name two artists you'd like to see for a Kollaboration Kontest?

Matt: Hmm...I'd have to say Dave Weckl and Les Claypool, but John Petrucci is very close behind.

We’ll leave you all with this ditty – As r00m237 says: “Such magnificent WTF'ery!”

Final Editor's Note: Matt is a great guy and a highly valued member here at Kompoz - and he knows that we all know it - I'm just havin some fun with ol'Miserable Matt - we really do read your forum posts - keep those ideas-a-comng!!!!