Brian P. Matheny - The Canary & The Cage (2018)

“The Canary & The Cage” = A sense of disappointment with the outcome of life, despair at the inability to construct a workable life in a period of collapsed definitions as to what makes for a meaningful existence. The best way I think of it is a quote by Nietzsche, “To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” When one no longer finds meaning in their suffering is overall theme of “The Canary & The Cage.” Objectively, the title refers to the act of placing something as beautiful as a canary into a caged and potentially life threatining environment to see if it safe for others to follow. As for the subjective narrative, to elucidate the metaphoric nature would risk pretentiousness. It is for the listener to the consider the lyrics from each song to ascertain “meaning” and to see if they find some commonality with their life and those around them.

Tracklist:
01. Brian P. Matheny - Shadow's Stillness
02. Brian P. Matheny - Since You're Leaving
03. Brian P. Matheny - World Gone Wrong
04. Brian P. Matheny - Fashioning Grey
05. Brian P. Matheny - Oblivious
06. Brian P. Matheny - Then They Pass
07. Brian P. Matheny - Regrets
08. Brian P. Matheny - Finished Product
09. Brian P. Matheny - Cycle Of Apathy
10. Brian P. Matheny - Little By Little
11. Brian P. Matheny - Seldom I Rest