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Patriot

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Patriot is a wonderful CD and the music is not of only an amazing quality but is very touching and true when you take the time to think about it. If you want to see the website go to www.patriotmusic.com and you will see more information on the CD.

Matt has put his heart and soul into something he believes in, and it shows with the result! This is a CD you listen to and immediately want to read the lyrics. His music makes you think about what we owe our founding fathers, soldiers, past and present, and what they created. Maybe this CD should be sent as a wake-up call to each politician out there!

As an Australian, living in the US, I often wonder why, with the depth of "love of country" that is so apparent here, so many Americans feel themselves so "apart" or "different" from each other politically. Those of us from countries that have a wider political spectrum (from real left to right for example) could easily view US politics as two of the same looking for something different to criticize. Or, two apples desperately seeking an orange!

Therefore, it often saddens me to see so many good Americans venting so much spleen on other, equally good, Americans.

Therefore, when a friend referred Matthew Fitzgibbons CD "Patriot" to my attention I listened intently. Listening both as a musician, and as an "Australian American".

The CD approaches the unnecessary mistrust and divide I had perceived in US political culture from an historical viewpoint. It reminds Americans that their nation is the fruit of one of the greatest documents ever written (the Constitution)and the sacrifice of previous generations of Americans who held the spirit and intent of the Constitution to be both a guiding light and a unifying force against all enemies.

As a result, the CD is a refreshing, optimistic view of America's future (a nice change!)by urging Americans to re-acquaint themselves with the fundamental values, aspirations and ideals that built such a great nation in such a short time.

Musically, "Patriot" contains some highly competent orchestration and outstanding composition. "For The Heroes" is just one damn fine song! Other tracks are easy to consume and, as a vehicle for the message therein, could stand alone melodically with even the most banal of lyrics. With the political philosophy carried they become powerful tools to inspire and unite. A common-sensical and historical approach to a national surfeit of self-reproachment.

This is an important CD. It is a pity it is only being heard of by "word-of-mouth". The Patriot Music website is also worth a visit.

I've had this CD for over a year now and it still impresses greatly with it's ideals, sentiment, quality and breadth.

The music featured on this cd is absolutly awsome. It hosts a wide range of music that all listeners would enjoy. This CD is a must have if you love this country and what she stands for.