Matt Jelicich, a man of many talents, has led a life filled with diverse experiences and careers. Born in an era of endless possibilities, Matt's journey started with a wide array of vocations.
His professional life included corporate business, advertising, circus management, market research, nightclub ownership and management, hotel management, and even restaurateurship. In the last 25 years, he ventured into the realm of interstate transport, pioneering innovative solutions for major resource enterprises like BHP Petroleum.
However, Matt's journey goes beyond the confines of traditional careers. From the tender age of thirteen, he embarked on a unique path of self-expression and exploration. In parallel with his academic pursuits, Matt delved deep into the realms of mythology, diverse world religions, and various belief systems, ranging from the esoteric to the conventional. These explorations have contributed significantly to shaping his perspective on the multi-dimensional worlds that all individuals, consciously or subconsciously, inhabit.
An integral aspect of Matt's journey has been his profound gift for inspirational writing. Unlike the stereotypical image of a muse-driven artist, Matt's inspiration often strikes during everyday activities, such as mowing the lawns. These moments compel him to pause and immortalize his thoughts on paper, resulting in a treasure trove of A4 pages filled with fragments of poems and songs, each awaiting the finishing touches.
Matt possesses a remarkable talent for inspirational writing. Unlike the romanticized image of artists inspired by celestial voices, Matt's creativity often strikes at unexpected moments, like when he's mowing the lawn. These spontaneous bursts of inspiration compel him to jot down his thoughts, resulting in a vast collection of A4 pages filled with poetic fragments and songs in need of nurturing.
Matt's magnum opus, a song with a rich history, embodies this journey. Its inception traces back to his university days in the early 1960s, with the first verse echoing Shakespeare's "Winter of Discontent." Over the years, additional verses found their way into Matt's consciousness, each inspired by his eclectic studies and personal experiences. Yet, it was only in recent times, amidst the changing backdrop of the world, that these lyrics gained newfound relevance and significance.
The next chapter of Matt's musical odyssey introduced him to Danny Lopez, a talented guitarist and Musician. Danny nursed Matt through his baby steps and translated his music ideas to actual music on his guitar. There were two critical steps after that: organizing the choir and introducing him to a producer who could transcribe played music into its notated equivalent.
Lead singer: Evan Milosevic (Watch Here)
Mastering: Fascination Street Studios, Sweden
The Choir: A Melbourne based choir with thirty members which was too much for their needs so the Choir Master selected six males and six females which worked perfectly. You have, recorded on a cell phone, videos of them in action in the studio.
The Studio: Located in Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges. The owner prefers no publicity.
Danny, my first producer's Guitar Playing: all guitar work is his. Email: ddanlo@hotmail.com He's re-recording for us a video of him playing the massive guitar chords near the end of the song.
The Drummer: Fallon Williams, Avon Recorders, Email: fallonw3@yahoo.com.au the drums were recorded at his private studio/home in Melbourne.