2009 (Light)

In 2009, Matisyahu released Light, the Louisville Light Sessions (iTunes), and Live at Twist & Shout (DVD).  The latter two were tie-in extras for purchasing Light.  Light, the Louisville Light Sessions, and Live at Twist & Shout were all released on August 25th, 2009 through Epic, JDub Records, and Or Music.

Light

1. Smash Lies - 3:25
2. We Will Walk - 3:23
3. One Day - 3:27
4. Escape - 3:27
5. So Hi So Lo - 3:42
6. I Will Be Light - 3:35
7. For You - 3:28
8. On Nature - 3:45
9. Motivate - 4:21
10. Struggla - 3:46
11. Darkness Into Light - 2:54
12. Thunder - 2:54
13. Silence - 4:11

iTunes bonus tracks 2009

14. Temple - 4:22
15. Drown in the Now - 3:33 (song by The Crystal Method, appears on their 2009 album Divided by Night)
16. 7 Beggars 4:51
17. Escape (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 6:05
18. Smash Lies (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 4:34
19. So High So Low (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 13:04
20. Struggla (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 3:57
21. Thunder (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 4:30

iTunes bonus tracks 2010

14. One Day (feat. Akon) - 3:40 (this track was added on January 2, 2010)
15. Temple - 4:22
16. Drown in the Now - 3:33 (song by The Crystal Method, appears on their 2009 album Divided by Night)
17. 7 Beggars - 4:51


Notes:
*Matisyahu's website, Matisyahuworld, featured a free mp3 download of Master of the Field upon signing up for the site's e-mail list/community page.  Master of the Field eventually did not see a release on Light.  Any other type of release of this track is unkown. Youtube link.
*Recorded a cover of Curtis Mayfield's People Get Ready.  Any type of release of this track is unknown.  Youtube link.
*The Louisville Light Sessions were live sessions, with unknown credits.  It is assumed that Aaron Dugan is on guitar, and Rob Marscher is on keys (?).  It is not widely known who is playing drums and bass for these live takes.
*The Louisville Light Sessions are now available for a separate purchase on iTunes

*One Day was co-written and produced by Bruno Mars.  For You was produced by Bruno Mars' production team, the Smeezingtons.  Both tracks were the last additions to the album

*Dub Trio bassist, Stu "Bassie" Brooks played bass on Escape.  Stu Brooks would go on to join Matisyahu's touring band, with his group Dub Trio

*Argentina release features bonus track One Day [feat. Fidel Nadal].  Youtube link
*Israel release features bonus track of Two Child One Drop.

For more information, visit this link:
Light Wikipedia page


Louisville Light Sessions EP

1. Escape - 6:05
2. Smash Lies - 4:34
3. So Hi So Lo - 13:04
4. Struggla - 3:57
5. Thunder - 4:30

Notes:
*First offered as part of an iTunes bonus for Light
*Live sessions, unknown credits
*iTunes only release

For more information, visit this link:

Light Wikipedia page

Live at Twist & Shout

1. Souls Will Rise Jam – 7:32
2. Sacrifice Jam – 4:04
3. Thunder – 3:50
4. Smash Lies – 6:28
5. On Nature – 9:04

Notes:
*DVD of short concert featuring friends of Matisyahu
*Packaged with copies of Light purchased from Matisyahu website Matisyahuworld.com.
*The concert was recorded at a free Think Indie show in Denver, Colorado.

For more information, visit this link:
Live at Twist & Shout Wikipedia page


Other

*On February 22nd, 2009 - a concert/jam in Brooklyn with Matisyahu, Aaron Dugan(guitar) and Rob Marscher (keys) also featured the Dub Trio.  Dub Trio is: Joe Tomino (drums), Dave Holmes (guitar), Stu "Bassie" Brooks (bass).  Youtube link of February 22nd 2009 concert/jam
*Matisyahu and Rob Marscher were so impressed with the concert/jam that they invited Dub Trio to join their touring group beginning that Spring.  Matisyahu mentioned Aaron Dugan was more inclined to a free-form jazz improv style.
*All six toured together until the end of 2009, where Rob Marscher and Aaron Dugan stepped down from touring.  They still occasionally join the group, or just with Matisyahu to perform a few songs, while in the Philadelphia area.


*This page is subject to revision and updates