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GenreEthnic/Folk
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Albums8
Songs73
AboutThe Tallest Man on Earth is the stage name of Kristian Matsson, a Swedish singer-songwriter and musician. He was born on April 30, 1983 in Dalarna, Sweden.
Matsson started playing music at a young age and was heavily influenced by Bob Dylan's work. He began his career in music in 2006 with the self-released EP The Tallest Man On Earth and released his debut album Shallow Grave in 2008. The album was well received by critics and showcased Matsson's distinctive voice and guitar playing style.
Since then, Matsson has released several more albums, including The Wild Hunt (2010), There's No Leaving Now (2012), Dark Bird Is Home (2015) and I Love You. It's A Fever Dream. (2019). His music is known for its poetic lyrics, intricate fingerpicking guitar style and Matsson's unique vocal range and inflections.
Matsson's music has been compared to that of Bob Dylan, Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America and Australia and has also performed at several music festivals, including Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza.
In addition to his solo work, Matsson has also collaborated with other musicians, including Idiot Wind and Lisa Hannigan. He has also contributed to soundtracks for film and television, including the HBO series "Girls".
Matsson started playing music at a young age and was heavily influenced by Bob Dylan's work. He began his career in music in 2006 with the self-released EP The Tallest Man On Earth and released his debut album Shallow Grave in 2008. The album was well received by critics and showcased Matsson's distinctive voice and guitar playing style.
Since then, Matsson has released several more albums, including The Wild Hunt (2010), There's No Leaving Now (2012), Dark Bird Is Home (2015) and I Love You. It's A Fever Dream. (2019). His music is known for its poetic lyrics, intricate fingerpicking guitar style and Matsson's unique vocal range and inflections.
Matsson's music has been compared to that of Bob Dylan, Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America and Australia and has also performed at several music festivals, including Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza.
In addition to his solo work, Matsson has also collaborated with other musicians, including Idiot Wind and Lisa Hannigan. He has also contributed to soundtracks for film and television, including the HBO series "Girls".