The Turning Gate

Songs by Matthew Campagna

Over the years I’ve recorded a number of songs together with my friend, Don Zabitka, in his home studio.

Vocal, instrumental, programming and production credits for each track are shared by Don Zabitka and Matthew Campagna. All songs written by Matthew Campagna except where otherwise noted.

[ life-support ]

2001; A break up record.

1. [ life-support ]
2. ocean, incomplete
3. Hallelujah
4. 2 b anything 2 u

Note/3: written by Leonard Cohen. Through an act of pure omission, we forgot to record the song’s last two verses.

Watercolour Cowboy

2002; An incomplete album.

1. Sea Of Teeth
2. Buying Things
3. God Bless America (It Sneezed)

Live Recordings

2002; Performed at Bushwaller’s Irish Pub in Frederick, MD.

1. Labour of Love
2. It’s Not Safe

Note/1: written by Angie Hart and Simon Austin of Frente.
Note/2: written by Aimee Mann.

A Song About Korea

2003; Inspired by my time in Korea.

1. Falling In Love (With An Ajumma)

The Early Years, For Better or For Worse

1996 – 2000; These are a mixed bag, some very good and some something else.

1. Telemarketer’s National Anthem
2. Looking Forward
3. Don’t Drive
4. Two Silhouettes
5. Smoke
6. By The Hour
7. Damned
8. Love and Infinity
9. If I Saw You Tonight (demo)

Note/1: a D.I.M. creation w/ additional screaming and voices by Ian Hicks.
Note/2: performed at my high school graduation ceremony, co-written by and featuring Josh Beil (2nd guitar) and Kerry Wilson (vocals).
Note/3: a D.I.M. creation. Techno bits by Don Zabitka and Ian Hicks.

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