Albums

check out "Life, Love & Guitars" the debut solo CD from Matt Mitchell
Cirque is a delicious, fragrant and colorful collection of songs ranging from the sublime, Hearts & Flowers, to the ridiculous, Bill Tell. The CD also includes a mainstream rocker, All the World to Me. The title “Cirque” is inspired by living in Las Vegas – the guitarist & lead singer (& married couple) Matt & Traysee Mitchell, moved to Las Vegas shortly after the record was recorded – where “Cirque” themed shows are a big part of the landscape. The circus theme is woven throughout the music; you can hear it in the introductory instrumental Circus Theme and the schizophrenic Chocolate.

Lift Off
Traysee combines pop, rock and musical theatre influences on her five-song EP, "Lift Off". The album was submitted for Jewel's Soul City Café Music Quest, (first prize - tour with Jewel) and she was selected as a Regional Semi-Finalist. The album has received a 2002-2003 ASCAP Plus Award and Traysee has appeared twice on KJLA-TV in Los Angeles performing cuts from the album. She also shared the stage with the Australian light rock band "Air Supply" at the Valley Cultural Center's "Concerts in the Park" series this summer in Woodland Hills, California.

Wildflower
Traysee's sound is bold, inventive and fresh; an auditory bouquet of folk, rock and pop influences. The songs inspire without Christianese.

Life, Love & Guitars
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Matt Mitchell's debut CD "Life, Love & Guitars" runs the gamut of aggressive heavy rock (Far Away) to beautiful accoustic pop/rock (Go Back in TIme) to instrumental fusion (Distance). Powerful orchestrated Pop/Rock featuring guitar, piano, organ, bass, drums and lots of 3 part harmony vocals. If you like Queen, Journey, Boston, Jellyfish, Eric Johnson & the Beatles you'll love this CD!
the Best Ride Ever

The single "the Best Ride Ever" was written specifically for the "Surf Sharks"collection of books. It is the story of 3 boys (Rip, Ozzy & Wade) who are getting ready for the big surf contest. During their adventures they meet up with, and be-friend 3 sharks (Mavrik, Talon & Hemi). Together they ride to triumph and become great friends on the way!
written by Traysee, Matt Mitchell and Chance Wolf. Produced by Matt Mitchell

Rockin Ringtones
Powerful arragements with intricate harmonies! Rockin' Ringtones features guitarist Matt Mitchell performing his own arrangements of some of the most well known pieces of music ever. The CD starts with such classics as Beethoven's 5th & the Star Spangled Banner, moving into holiday tunes like Auld Lang Syne & Deck the Halls, and ends with 5 original pieces that explore some very different musical styles.
Congrats to HighRise singer Traysee who received an Honorable Mention award in the 2014 Song of The Year Competition for her song, "Keep Shining"! The song was produced by husband/guitarist Matt Mitchell. The contest was judged by Gwen Stefani, Phil Collins, Steven Tyler, Alicia Keys, Don Henley & Lenny Kravitz, so this is a big deal! Yay!!!! Woot Woot! Here's some info about the Contest:
Song of the Year is an international songwriting contest encouraging the art and discipline of songwriting. Our primary focus is to find great songwriters while helping them network with professionals in the music industry. For over 14 years, Song of the Year has continued to be a leader in offering songwriters great opportunities through the contest and by networking the top writers with music insiders. Songwriter's submissions are judged by a panel of music professionals. The preliminary-judging staff consists of individuals who have showed leadership in music related fields as well as notable songwriters.
Traysee's song "Keep Shining" is now available for purchase on CD Baby!!
Life, Love & Guitars - lyrics
Believe
verse 1
He took her hand & vowed a new life to find
Their brand new life will start today
And then they journeyed fourth in search of their dreams
'Cause they know in their minds what they see
And they feel what the future will be
CHORUS
Just believe that your dreams come true
Your heart creates what it needs to do
Your fortune's not so far away
So live it like it is here today
verse 2
Their journey took them to a hot distant land
Where the music flowed day after day
And stood together through the good times & bad
'Cause you know sometimes people will say
Things to drive your passion away
CHORUS
Just believe that your dreams come true
Your mind creates what it needs to do
Your fortune's not so far away
So live it like it is here today
guitar solo
BRIDGE
And when despair sets in he falls into fear
She takes his hand & calms his nerves
He says "sometimes I wonder what we're doing here"
And then she smiles at him and says -
CHORUS
Just believe that your dreams come true
Your mind creates what it needs to do
Your fortune's not so far away
So live it like it is here today
Right in Front of Me
verse 1
Hold me down. Am I jumping in too fast now?
Look around. Is there anything to fear?
Cause I can't stop thinking 'bout you
And the peace I feel around you
CHORUS
I was looking for love before I could see
I was playing a part that was never me
Now I open my eyes and you're right in front of me
verse 2
Take your time 'cause you know I'm in no hurry
Can you see what I really want to do
'Cause I know what you have been through
And I never want to hurry you
CHORUS
I was looking for love before I could see
I was playing a part that was never me
Now I open my eyes and you're right in front of me
BRIDGE
And even when you're world comes down on you
You gracefully just step aside
And let them fall around you
verse 3
You can see when it seems nobody else can
You just laugh when they try to put you down
'Cause you're peaceful and you're knowing
Of the fears that they are showing
CHORUS
I was looking for love before I could see
I was playing a part that was never me
Now I open my eyes and you're right in front of me
Far Away
VERSE 1
See her rage tears upon a battered soul that lives across the world
Turn the page, we can't bear the pictures of the blood that has been spilled
PRE-CHORUS
We see the images of war torn lands
And orphaned children on its page
And in it's words it has a -
CHORUS
Tale to tell, story to sell of a life of sin and a war to win far away
VERSE 2
Falling down, watch in disbelief as bodies crumble to the ground
We resolve never to forget this act of war they've laid upon us
PRE-CHORUS
We watch the screen as it unfolds before our eyes
The horror plain for all to see
And now it seems we have a -
CHORUS
Tale to tell, story to sell of a life of sin and a war to win far away
BRIDGE
See the light, stop this fight, be at peace to live another day
SOLOS
VERSE 3
Bombs away we'll avenge our mothers and our brothers who were slain
Take your aim if we can't find who did it we'll find some-one else to blame
PRE-CHORUS
And so it seems that we'll have victory at last
At least that's what our leaders say
But maybe there's another -
CHORUS
Tale to tell, story to sell of a life of sin and a war to win
We've got to open our eyes, see the lies, realize this war's not so far away
Go Back in Time
verse 1
If you could go back in time would you do it all over again
You could see where you're going, what you'll do, who you'll know, what they'll say
All the things in your life you regret could be taken away
And your life would be perfect, you'd have what you wanted today
pre-ch
But life's not always what it seems
And you don't always know what it means
CHORUS
And maybe there's more to your life than you know
All the trials that we go through are really a show
What once was has lead you to who you are now
And maybe the past isn't so bad after all
verse 2
If you could go back in time you could right all the things that were wrong
Like the time that you made the audition you'd worked at so long
Since the time you were young you'd been dancing your life away
Then the rug was pulled out from your feet & you couldn't stay
pre-ch
And life sometimes seems so unfair
And it may seem that nobody cares
CHORUS
And maybe there's more to your life than you know
All the trials that we go through are really a show
What once was has lead you to who you are now
And maybe the past isn't so bad after all
guitar solo
verse 3
If you went back in time you could do it all over again
But would it really be better or maybe just different & then
You would wonder once more about the choices you made in the past
So live your life to the fullest as if each moment was your last
CHORUS
And maybe there's more to your life than you know
All the trials that we go through are really a show
What seems devastating could all turn our fine
But you'll never find out it you go back in time
Nothing is Wrong
verse 1
Our gazes traced across the crowded smoke filled room until they crossed
Still miles away it seems though inches from each other we stand
A word from you, a word from me, our stares break through, the ice breaks free
What have I done, what do you know, what does it matter
verse 2
Though scared to death I still plunge in as your touch penetrates my skin
The feeling's more intense each night our minds so close, your grip so tight
You pulled me into you so fast it almost seemed to good to last
You strayed away, where did you go, give me a reason
CHORUS
And you're telling me nothing is wrong, but actions speak louder than words
'Cause what we had once now is gone, as I slowly watch it waste away
You smiled as you strung me along extracting every bit of power you could
And now that you turn 'round I'm gone, and I'm never coming back again
verse 3
It happened so fast I couldn't see your mental noose being tied 'round me
Your control grows as I lie in your arms your subliminal seductive charms
But I have no intension of succumbing to your twisted love
You mangled my life for a while, but now I'm leaving
CHORUS
And you're telling me nothing is wrong, but actions speak louder than words
'Cause what we had once now is gone, as I slowly watch it waste away
You smiled as you strung me along extracting every bit of power you could
And now that you turn 'round I'm gone, and I'm never coming back again
Life Goes On
verse 1
Looking up into the light, I see their faces and hear my cries
This miracle has set me free, but does it liberate or imprison me
verse 2
Looking out upon the land, I try to figure out what makes life so grand
This world's so big and we're so small, sometimes it seems it doesn't matter at all
pre-chorus
I can't seem to rid my mind of the questions that plague mankind
CHORUS
Why are we here, do we just live and die and why do we fear
Our death if there's a better place for our soul, meanwhile life goes on
verse 3
Looking out across the field, the farmer toiling in the heat for his yield
Comes in exhausted from the day, year after year it goes on this way
pre-chorus
It seems this is no way to live, but it's better than the alternative
CHORUS
Why are we here, do we just live and die and why do we fear
Our death if there's a better place for our soul, meanwhile life goes on
guitar solo
verse 4
Looking out into the cold, my body grows weary as I grow old
I've done and seen many things, I've come full circle completed the ring
verse 5
Looking up into the light, again my memory is hearing my cries
The miracle has happened once more, why does it seem like I've been here before
CHORUS
Why are we here, do we just live and die and why do we fear
Our death if there's a better place for our soul, after we're gone and does it matter at all
meanwhile life goes on, meanwhile life goes on
Standing in Your Shadow
verse 1
What do I see when I look in your eyes, a passion that flows from your heart
My admiration for you knows no bounds from the start
verse 2
Hopeful we seem as we look in your eyes, our future is all in your hands
All your predictions make it all seem so grand
Pre-chorus
But if you're gone will it be over or maybe just another start
Do you think I'll fall apart
CHORUS
I'm standing in your shadow and paying for your dream
I'd like to step out in the light and show you what I really mean
verse 3
Power I see as I look in your eyes but who are you trying to control
It's such a fine line between business and taking your soul
Pre-chorus
And yes, we all are getting older, but does it matter in the end
Are we trying to pretend
CHORUS
I'm standing in your shadow (with the fire in my eyes)
And paying for your dream (let the nightmare end)
I'd like to step out in the light and show you what I really mean
GUITAR TRIO
verse 4
Torture I see as I look in your eyes the frustration nobody knows
Your inner turmoil is all that you're ever known
Pre-chorus
And now you say I'm looking colder I guess you see it in my eyes
It should come as no surprise
CHORUS
I'm standing in your shadow (with the fire in my eyes)
And paying for your dream (let the nightmare end)
I'd like to step out in the light and show you what I really mean
I'll show you what I really mean
I'll show you what I really mean
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