WHO IS THE GREY MATTERS DUO?
LINDA MACDONALD
Singer-Songwriter
From Sherwood Park, Alberta Linda heads up the Grey Matters Duo with creative lyrics and top-notch musicianship. Her determination and spunk have been the driving force behind the duo since the early 2000's. She has characteristic commitment to both detail and the big picture in the service of musical excellence.
BRUCE MATICHUK
Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer
With his boundless creativity and enthusiasm for music Bruce has been a source of new ideas and impetus for new songs. His talent on guitar and bass as well as his beautiful singing are the excellent framework that so many of the songs are built around.
PROJECTS
ART
Art has always been a huge focus of the video project. Linda has been tireless in collecting and showcasing the work of some truly remarkable visual artists, many of whom are friends and family and have given access to their work for free. Of course the quality of the art speaks for itself but we must give credit to its creators.
ARTISTS
In order to put a face to music you have to have visuals. Thanks to these talented photographers and visual artists we have that covered
MUSICIANS
Many of the Grey Matter Duo songs have been recorded with the help and expertise of additional musical collaborators
JONATHAN EDWARDS
Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer
With Corvidae Music of Ottawa, Ontario, St. Johns' native Jonathan Edwards has brought the Grey Matters Duo's music to the level with his high quality recording and fantastic playing. According to Linda he is one half of the 'Edwards Effect' that she wishes she could have in all of her pieces.
Linda has always had big dreams for the Duo's music, big band arrangements, backup singers, professional recordings, more than one take... Not all of these dreams have come true but some of them have in the form of the musicians above. To hear them in their element, click the link below for the Music page.
VIDEO CAST AND CREW
Linda decided to go all out for one of the last videos. Costumes, sets and filming ensued. Watch Triumph to see these folks in action
REBECCA MCINTOSH
Video and Website Editor
Working with Linda via Skype and email, Rebecca has become an important part of the team. Her love of the Duo's music and willingness to try new things has helped the Duo's music go farther than they ever thought it would.
ERIN MACDONALD
Actress and Videographer
Playing the part of the young female lover in Triumph is just the beginning of Erin's talents. She also filmed several sections of Triumph herself.
LAURA MACDONALD
Actress
Linda's niece Laura plays the part of the soldier and the queen in Triumph.
LARS MELAX
Actor and Stagehand
Not only does he play the bugler, Lars can also be found lifting and carrying, helping out with the shoot.
AGNES MELAX
Videographer, Stagehand, Set and Costumes
Agnes' steady hands and good sense of composition were an excellent help in getting Triumph off the ground and onto the screen.
MARIE MACDONALD
Stagehand, Set and Costumes
Taking on sewing, carrying and decorating the set, Marie was invaluable to the creation of Triumph.
LLOYD MACDONALD
Stagehand
This intrepid helper was on the scene lifting and carrying, supervising and tearing down.
ABOUT
The Grey Matters songwriting duo (formerly Street Sign) is the collaboration of Linda MacDonald and Bruce Matichuk, both of Edmonton Area, Canada. Linda is a former physiotherapist, linguist and folk singer/musician now living with a severe neuro-immune illness, known as ME/CFS aka myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome; Bruce is a singer, multi-instrumental musician, IT-business CEO and college instructor who is also working on his PhD at the University of Alberta. Bruce and Linda first began to create their refreshing, genre-dodging songs in 2003. Their songs are rooted in Bruce's prolific creativity and fascinating riffs and brought to life by Linda's playful lyrics and soulful vision. Due to Linda's illness, performances are not possible, however, their songs are coming to the world through this Project.
CONTACT
Want to learn more about Grey Matters Duo and their music? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.