What Critics are Saying:
Matthew Hiram’s music has captivated listeners with its innovative blending of natural soundscapes, eco-conscious themes, and emotional resonance. His work has been described as evocative, meditative, and timeless, garnering praise from leading publications worldwide. Below is a curated selection of reviews highlighting the depth and impact of Hiram’s soundscapes.
“… evokes eerie landscapes of the inner mind as much as the external world… If David Lynch is looking for someone to score one of his films… he could start his search here. — Shindig Magazine #139
“Hiram has a heart filled with true warmth… channels timeless energies into sonic delight.” - Lost in Sea of Sound
“Some may call it the sound of life as we know it." - Sun 13
”It is slow, minimal, warm… Panta rei!”- Vital Weekly
"... like a very subdued and relaxed Deuter..." — Alan Freeman, Audion Magazine #73
“Himes utilizes his instrument to create everything from droning ambient soundscapes to flamenco-like acoustic fantasias…” — Record Crates United
“… an extraordinary sonic journey.” — Boulimique De Musique
“Really sublime experimental loner folk from this mysterious Minnesotan, who writes intimate and melancholic tunes, that are nearly tone poems. Some cuts trickle into pure expansive psychedelia... a cohesive spareness and phantasmagoric vibe, with even a rustic flavor at times — recommended for fans of both Nico and Nicodemus.”— Plastic Crimewave
“Minneapolis musician Matthew Himes has created something understated but possessing of a great emotional gravity.” — Beats Per Minute
“A work of art that converts the breath of nature into sound. This work conveys a message of respect for the natural environment, coexistence, and harmony, and at the same time functions as meditative music for blissful relaxation.” - Waltz Tapes
“… nothing short of revelatory … an aural artefact of significance for future generations..” — Beats Per Minute
“… It cleanses and lifts us back into the early kisses of morning aloft on dust clouds. There’s a lifetime of still memories packed into a few languid minutes.” — Foxy Digitalis
“… relaxing and mesmerizing.” - Ambient Audiophile
“Hiram reaches crystaline drones, rich pads and sun-seeking upward ascension.” - Tome to the Weather Machine
“…It drips and gurgles and flows in its natural element…resonating within these gorgeous tranquil soundscapes.” - Fog Songs
“Organic resonance covers all the sonic surfaces of Immersion, bringing our attention to bear on the terrestrial plane and inward… Fantastic.” — Foxy Digitalis
“…approaches his craft with a personal and limitless mindset, often proving himself to be a completely peerless artist.”— Record Crates United
