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Welcome to the START SPREADING THE MUSE! Audio Archive. Here you can hear some examples of past songs, read the lyrics, and get a sense of how the songwriting process works.

The CBC Radio interview has been moved to our new Muse & Media page.

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All songs performed entirely by Daniel Maté, except where noted.

A Match Made In Leo
From:  a bride
To:  a groom
Occasion:  their wedding day
Tune:  Original, with a verse from “Can’t Help Falling In Love” (Elvis Presley)
Style: Modern Alt-Rock (e.g. Franz Ferdinand)
Mood: High-energy, Nostalgic, Fun, Romantic

A Very Bailey Christmas
To: 3 nephews & a niece
From: Their uncle
Occasion: Christmas 2004
Tune: “Old McDonald”
Style: Children’s / Hip-Hop
Mood: Silly, Goofy, Fun

Bubble Bobble Valentine
From: A young couple
To:   Themselves
Occasion:   Valentine’s Day 2005
Tune: Theme from “Bubble Bobble” (Taito, 1986)
Style:  Mellow pop
Mood:  Gentle, Relaxed, Affectionate, Sweet

Chad's Birthday Song
From: a friend
To: a friend
Occasion: 30th Birthday
Tune: Original
Style: Tom Waits ballad
Mood: Loving, Tender, Sentimental

Dani's Song
From: A husband & four kids
To: Their wife & mother
Occasion:  45th Birthday
Tune: “Annie’s Song” (John Denver)
Style: Pop Ballad
Mood: Grateful, Appreciative, Loving

Go To Sleep, Jade Morningstar
To: 3-yr.-old daughter
From: Her mother
Occasion: Bedtime
Tune: Original + “Too Darn Hot” (Cole Porter)
Style: Children’s Medley
Mood: Loving, Funny, Whimsical, Gentle

Good Job Dan, Lilah's Grand
From:   6 good friends      
To:   A newlywed couple
Occasion:   Their wedding da
Tune: “Fuck and Run” (Liz Phair)
Style:  90’s indie rock
Mood:  Dry, Funny, Congratulatory, Teasing

Happy Birthday Rae Maté
From:   A son and daughter     
To:   Their mom
Occasion:   57th Birthday
Tune: “Those Were The Days (Theme from ‘All In The Family’)”
Style:  TV Theme
Mood:  Affectionate, Quirky, Over-The-Top

He's Mikey, He's A Millwright, And He's Mine
From: a wife
To: her husband
Occasion: Christmas 2004
Tune: Original
Style: 1950’s doo-wop ballad
Mood: Dreamy, Passionate, Funny

Hey Jeff, You're Turning Forty!
From: A wife
To: Her husband
Occasion: 40th Birthday
Tune: "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (Simple Minds)
Style: 80's Brit-pop
Mood: Teasing, Tongue-In-Cheek

Hey John Geeza
To: a husband
From: his wife
Occasion: 50th Birthday
Tune: “Take It Easy” (The Eagles)
Style: 70’s Country Rock
Mood: Upbeat, Grateful, Funny, Loving

Just The Way You Are
From: 3 grandchildren
To: Their grandma
Occasion: 80th Birthday
Tune: "Just The Way You Are" (Billy Joel)
Style: Pop Ballad
Mood: Loving, Appreciative

Luc Lauwers (Friend and Warrior)
From: A friend and colleague
To: The outgoing President of IKEA Canada
Occasion: Retirement Dinner
Tune: Original
Style: Mid-tempo rock
Mood: Honouring, Affectionate, Congratulatory, Appreciative

Merry Christmas, Nancy Bean
From: a son
To: his mother
Occasion: Christmas 2004
Tune: Original
Style: Folk-Rock (e.g. Beatles circa 1965)
Mood: Loving, Grateful, Appreciative

Oh Kelly, Don’t You Know
To: A friend
From: A group of High School friends
Occasion: 17th Birthday
Tune: Original
Style: Punk-Pop (e.g. Sum 41)
Mood: Energetic, Upbeat, Loving, Funny

Pathway To Nirvana
From: two friends
To: a dear friend
Occasion: Belated 50th Birthday
Tune: “Stairway To Heaven” (Led Zeppelin)
Style: Classic Rock
Mood: Loving, Respectful, Honouring

Rory Shea!
From: a friend
To: a young buddy
Occasion: 2nd Birthday
Tune: “Glory Days” (Bruce Springsteen)
Style: Arena Rock
Mood: Funny, Playful

Sharon & Vince
From: 3 daughters
To: Mom & Dad
Occasion: 30th Wedding Anniversary
Tune: Original
Style: Hot Jazz with a Country Twang
Mood: Upbeat, Celebratory, Whimsical, Loving

So Much More To Mike
From: A sister-in-law
To: Her brother-in-law
Occasion: 62nd Birthday / Retirement
Tune: Original
Style: Hard Rock
Mood: Coarse, Loving, Appreciative, Funny

Thanks For Talking To Me
From: A friend & travel companion
To: A close friend
Occasion: 25th Birthday & Thank-You
Tune: Original
Style: John Prine (rootsy folk)
Mood: Wry, Gentle, Intimate, Good-Natured

That Woman’s Fifty!
To: A daughter/sister
From: Her mother and sister
Occasion: 50th Birthday
Tune: Original
Style: Broadway Showtune
Mood: Light, Peppy, Playful, Awestruck


The Ballad of Dick Wynne
To: A father
From: His daughter and son-in-law
Occasion: 84th Birthday
Tune: Original
Style: Johnny Cash
Mood: Humourous, Honouring, Heroic, Loving

The Day Your Love Turns 35
From: a son
To: his parents
Occasion: 35th Wedding Anniversary
Tune: Original
Style: Acoustic Folk-Pop
Mood: Appreciative, Loving, Gentle

The Italian Stallion
From: a sister
To: her brother
Occasion: 50th Birthday
Tune: "The Boxer" (Simon & Garfunkel)
Style: Folk
Mood: Loving, Gentle

Through And Through (Harvey Moster, You’re 82!)
From: a grandson
To: his grandfather
Occasion: 82nd Birthday
Tune: Original
Style: Rockabilly
Mood: Gentle, Fun, Upbeat, Loving

 

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