His audition: Matthew Schuler, 20, of Yardley, Pa., sang “Cough Syrup” by Young the Giant. With a couple of lines, all four coaches turned around simultaneously. When the song ended, Matthew got a high-five from Blake Shelton and a hug from Christina Aguilera. Cee Lo’s reaction: “Well, hot damn. Who the hell are you?” Matthew picked Christina.
Matthew Schuler of Team Christina on The Voice. (NBC Photo)
On picking Christina: Matthew says he entered the audition thinking he’d likely pick Cee Lo or Adam if they turned around. But he also said a producer reminded him to keep an open mind when he got on stage, advice that came in very handy. “There was just something about Christina,” he said. “She has that mothering quality, that nurturing quality. And I really feel like she wants to win this season. I think she’s really going to fight for me. We have the battles coming up. We have the knockouts coming up. We need to survive those rounds. We need a coach who’s really going to fight for us.”
What the show didn’t show: Matthew says he’s been “singing forever,” mostly in church settings, leading worship services in his parents’ church and traveling to perform at other churches in the Philly suburbs. He admits he hasn’t done much performing outside of church, but doesn’t consider himself strictly a Christian artist. When he was a student at Pennsbury High School, he joined a band that performed at skate parks and in a battle of the bands competition. He’s also performed at open mike nights and says he’s written a lot of music he hopes to share with the world some day.
Quote: Asked whether he feels pressure from being regarded as an early front-runner, especially by his coach, Matthew said: “I’m really just focused on having fun up there. I mean, any time I get anxious like — any anxiety or just I get in my head about stuff — I end up not performing well. So, I mean, I think what I really need to focus on to live up to that expectation is to just have fun.”
On iTunes: Other than his Voice performance, you won’t find him there.
Following Matthew: Twitter: @MSchulerMusic — Facebook
Matthew Schuler, “Vices to Victory”
You can also see a video of a song called “Dreams Come True” on his Facebook page.
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OMg I would love to meet you I will stand by you on the voice its something about your voice thats amazing sounds so pure like you were born for this keep it up you got this season five is yours your so talented ive listen to your songs every noght night since the first time I heard your voice I know your parents are so proud of you keep up the good work sweety
So nice to met you, Matt and Dan! Thanks for taking the time to come to perform for us this week. We are behind you as you goon this exciting journey!
This song is amazing. You are wonerdul. If you couldn’t sing a note this song is still exceptional. I watched you and cannot stop listening to you. I want to know so much more. I can’t wait toread more about you a,nd your family . Blessings, (I’m your gretest fan) and I thank God for this mission you were blessed for. It’s good that you are having fun out there……your mission…greater…Peace, Love and keep being you!……Great presence, my God young man you’re better looin that Denzel!
Matt, you are amazing. The spirit is within you, This is your calling. I would love to be your pinpal. If you have the time. I want to be a friend, Trust me! No Weird stuff. I am on twitter……Alwaystalking
Wellllll… in response to the “On iTunes” section”: You now WILL find him there. He’s truly great! Love the smooth alto and the word inflections he delivers! :0)