Written and compiled by Sara Parker.

Matt Corby’s explosive single “Brother” took the independent music world by storm in 2012.  Whether you heard it first at one of his intimate gigs, or have watched on YouTube or over the internet, there’s no denying that the dynamic vocals, lyrical meaning and melody make this song one that you replay and replay and never get bored of. A favourite with old fans and new fans alike, this song hits us right where it hurts.

As Matt says in an interview with Triple J, the song has depth and meaning and is very personal to him, but that it is also ambiguous enough that it can be translated any way for anyone.

Whether you like Matt’s acoustic versions, or like me, his electric guitar renditions, everyone has their own preference.  Soft Concrete has compiled a Top Ten for you to choose yours!

Brother is taken from the Into The Flame EP, currently available from Matt’s store or via iTunes.

Our Top Ten Brother Videos

No.1 – Matt Corby and Chris Maas for The Blind Club.

Electric

October 2012

No.2 – Secret Garden Gig, Wollongong, Australia

Acoustic

January 2012

No.3 – Live at the Queen of Hoxton, London

Acoustic

September 2012

No.4 – Balcony TV, Melbourne, Australia

Acoustic

November 2011

No.5 – ‘Like A Version’ Triple J

Acoustic

February 2012

No. 6 – Secret Garden Gig, London

Acoustic

September 2012

No.7 – Metro Theatre, Sydney, Australia

Electric

June 2012

No.8 – St George’s College, Perth, Australia

Electric

October 2011

No.9 – Joe’s Pub, New York

Electric

March 2012

No.10 – Secret Garden Gig, California

Acoustic

January 2013

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