From the early days of his career, Matteo Ovest’s goal was to write and record songs that were “over three minutes of music” and he hopes his latest release will once again achieve that promise.
On Friday, the Nashville singer released a “Wonderful Life” music video, her latest song. He wrote the song after a letter to Texas fan Ronald Yanka after a letter to Zoom in 2020. Three years ago, Yanka was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling muscle and it progresses rapidly. According to the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke, most patients die within three to five years after being diagnosed with ALS.
“I realized I was going to play his favorite song and might encourage him in his last days, but Ron had other plans,” Vest, five times. Grammy nominee, Naalala. The whole bell rang and I could barely speak. He didn’t know I was really disappointed at the time but I was shocked at his words and at the thought that this man was fighting his own fight but he was able to see more of him to tell me about life. in my time.
Check out the “Wonderful Life” music video below.
Yantsa died shortly after this exchange. Upon learning of the death of his admirer, West immediately began writing poetry about “Amazing Life” as a token of respect. The video for the song includes footage of the West Zoom call with Jancha, as well as archival photos of Yanka with friends and family.
Although “Wonderful Life” was inspired by the experience of meeting Yanka, Vest hopes that listeners from all walks of life can send her a message.
“No one can escape heavy things, but it’s nice to find good things, even hard things,” he said. “Squeeze every ounce of life from the only life you can receive. This is what Ron did. “
Along with West, who has collaborated with Rascal Flatts, Carlo Pierce and other artists throughout their careers, releasing “Wonderful Life” in May before ALS Awareness Month. The song is part of her upcoming “Conceptual Project”, which also includes her current single, “I’m in your mind.” A new book will be released in September.
The musician’s latest work is the result of a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, where he shifted his focus to writing.
“I remember thinking,‘ Just because the tour bus stopped, I had to find a way to move forward, ’” West said. “Perspective is a powerful thing, and when you see perspective that so many people around you are fighting a difficult battle, you have less time to focus on your problems and you prefer to be a light to others in their darkness. . Hours. “
“Such a perspective will bring us to a real sense of purpose in our lives,” he added. “These last years have taught me this and more.”
Source: Huffpost
