Skyfall Soundtrack Review
I saw the new James Bond film ‘Skyfall’ yesterday and I have to say it’s an amazing film. I don’t want to give away any plot spoilers, but let’s just...
View ArticlePimping Up my MacBook Pro
I’ve had my Macbook Pro a couple of years now. It’s the 15-inch, Mid 2010 model and it’s working great. Recently, I completed a big pimping up session to improve...
View ArticleConnect a MIDI Keyboard to Your iPad for £4
I have to admit, I seldom use my iPad for any kind of music recording or production. Connectivity whilst maintaining portability is problem, twinned with the limited apps available that...
View ArticleBaldur’s Gate for iPad Review
This is a game I’ve been wanting to play again for many, many years. The original Baldur’s Gate released 14 years ago was yesterday re-released on the iPad. I remember...
View ArticlePure Evoke Flow Internet Radio Review
I’m currently sitting by a roaring fire typing away whilst listening to Classic FM on a new Pure Evoke Flow DAB/Internet radio that I received today. Having the item delivered...
View ArticleFour Things That Are Overrated
The late, great writer and journalist once proclaimed “the four most overrated things in life are champagne, lobsters, anal sex, and picnics.” Since then there’s an entire website dedicated to...
View ArticleAlbum Recording Update
The last time I released any new music was in September 2011. It’s been ages and my piano playing was largely neglected due various commitments and general apathy. My messy...
View ArticleVoice!! App Review
There’s no shortage of apps on the Apple App Store that deal with recording. But what about an app that records sounds and triggers those recordings in a performance situation?...
View ArticleSophie Herrick Commissioned for New Album Artwork!
The release of the as-yet unnamed new album is only a few months away and as we get closer to the release date, more information will come to light about...
View Article‘Minds Collide’ The New Album Out June 17th!
On June 17th, ‘Minds Collide’ the new album will be released on CD, digital download and streaming services. The album features 12 brand new tracks written for piano including the...
View Article‘Minds Collide’ Debuts in the iTunes Top 20!
‘Minds Collide’ the new album from Matt Keil was released today and what a phenomenal success it’s been so far today! The album landed in the iTunes UK Classical music...
View ArticleMy Bechstein Upright Piano
The picture on this page is of my wonderful Bechstein piano. It’s an Arts and Crafts style piano from the early 20th century. I’ve seen another one on the internet dated 1906 so it’s from... Read more
View ArticleCollaborating on a Music Playlist
My use of Spotify has increased a bit more lately. Although I would describe myself as an ethical user. Artists don’t get paid very much so I usually use Spotify to preview material before...
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Mobile Storymaking
I’m currently standing in the middle of Kings Cross station in London, nearly two hours early for a workshop at the Guardian on mobile storymaking. I hate being late for things so I tend to... Read more
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Storymaking Workshop at the Guardian
Storify by mattkeil with Storify for iPad Thu, Aug 01 2013 14:18:33 Storymaking Workshop at the Guardian A day exploring mobile storymaking with Christian Payne (@documentally). Share on Facebook Share...
View ArticlePodcast: A Stroll in the Hertfordshire Countryside
Thought I’d try and talk and walk at the same time. listen to ‘A Stroll in the Hertfordshire Countryside’ on Audioboo
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I Wish I Took My Scales More Seriously
I’m sitting at the piano, currently trying to learn the third movement of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. For those who don’t know it, watch the video below. For those who do know it, you’ll likely...
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Splosh: Environmentally-Friendly Cleaning
It’s the kind of thing you’d see on TV show ‘Dragons Den’. An environmentally-friendly company selling mail order cleaning products. What makes the products environmentally-friendly? Well, the fact...
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Another Cloud Storage Service, But This One’s Quite Good
Another day, another cloud storage service appears on my radar. I already have Dropbox, iCloud, Google Drive and SkyDrive services and recently I’ve added yet another, except this one, is probably the...
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The iPad Has Made Me Love Photography Again
I’ve been taking photos on a fairly regular basis since I got a half decent camera in about 2006. Since then, I upgraded to my first DSLR in late 2011 – a Canon 600D. Whilst... Read more
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