music march 9/31

Antimatter – no contact

From the album A Profusion of Thought (2022)

For those who have followed the music posts on this blog for a while, you may have come across mentions of Antimatter. Antimatter is the project of Mick Moss, a highly talented British musician. I have always been drawn to his voice, the richness of its tone, the subtle nuances in his delivery. And then there are the lyrics, which have inspired more than one of my poems.

I first discovered Antimatter through Anathema, as past members—Duncan Patterson and Daniel Cavanagh—were once part of the band. That connection led me to explore their music, and I quickly found myself immersed in its depth. Antimatter’s sound has always carried an intensity that feels both haunting and intimate, a kind of quiet desperation wrapped in melody.

The emotional weight of their songs reached me at a time when I needed that kind of heaviness in my life. Some say that listening to melancholic music only deepens sadness, but for me, it was always the opposite. It became a haven, something to hold onto when nothing else made sense. The lyrics, the sound, the rawness of it all made me feel understood. As a teenager and young adult, that feeling was invaluable.

Looking back, I realise how much those songs shaped me, not just as a listener but as a writer. They taught me that vulnerability is not a weakness and that darkness has its own kind of beauty. Music like this does not just fade into the background; it lingers, weaving itself into memories and emotions, resurfacing when you least expect it.

Even now, when I hear those songs, they still resonate. The meanings may shift, evolving with time and experience, but the connection remains. Maybe that is the magic of truly great music—it grows with you. That is why I still look forward to every new release from Antimatter and any other project Mick Moss is involved in. I know that his voice, his lyrics, and his performance will always reach me where music needs to touch the listener, in that space beyond words where only sound and feeling exist.

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