Lynne,
Gloucester.

Rest in peace Matthew.

Frances Pearson

Matthew,

The first time I head you was on the UK play channel a few years ago being
interviewed and playing and I was totally hooked. It was wonderfully
touching timeless music, you made it seem so effortless and beautiful.

But not even that could prepare me for the first (and unfortunately only)
live gig I ever seen you at supporting starsailor at Glasgow's QMU. It was
great - you totally played the headliners off the stage - absolutely amazing
stuff - up there with my all time favourite live gigs.

Could'nt believe when I heard about your passing. Your music has meant so
much to me over the past few years and I was truly looking forward to
hearing more.

You where a truly inspiring musician and your spirit will always live on in
your music.

We miss you so much.............

Michael Gibson

Glasgow

Matthew was of the nicest most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
His loss saddens me and I would like to send my heart felt wishes out to all his family
and friends who knew him better than I did. He will be sorely missed by lots of people.

I will always think fondly of you when listening to your music.

Tony Parry ( Nottingham)

To Matthew's friends and family:

I know this loss is the hardest for you. Words cannot capture the beauty of Matthew's spirit,
or the sincerity of his emotions. The honesty in his music creates an instant bond between
anyone who listens, and I hope that people will still be led to "Draw" and his demo's and ep's.
I know everyone in his fanbase will fight to make sure of that.

"Years from now I will return to
Say the things I never could.
Maybe you will not remember,
Maybe you will not forget."

We won't forget.
Rest in peace Matthew, we love you.

-Caitlin A. from New York, USA

Matthew,

I hope your mind is peaceful and love is everything you do...

You were and are an inspiration to us all - you had such a pure and positive effect
on everyone who was touched by you and your music

I wake up every morning and hope this nightmare will end, my only comfort is
remembering all the wonderful times we spent together and when you helped me
through difficult moments

Life isn't the same without you

We all miss you so much and we will never forget you

Gem x

It doesn't really sound right or enough, but I dont know what else to say
except for sorry and thankyou.

I never met Matthew personally but I saw him in Copenhagen when I was
studying in Denmark, and just immediately fell in love with his music. I
bought Draw as soon as possible, and have rarely not had it playing. I dont
think there is any other album I own that I connect to more or play as much.
Each and every song has a special place or meaning for me, and none of them
will ever fade in the memories they hold, if anything, they will last longer
now that my anticipation of maybe more to come in future years will not be
fulfilled.

I cant begin to express how much I appreciate what Matthew's talent bought
to me, and fail further trying to find the words to express how thankful I
am of how he, in such a remote way, really helped me and for what he has
given to me.

His music really touched so many people and personally I know it helped as
well. I cannot think of any other higher compliment or achievement. To have
helped and/or made a difference to those who knew him and those who didn't.
To bring happiness with an unmistakeable talent is in itself a talent worth
celebrating. The world has lost something special, but what remains and what
memories are held can always bring further joy. I know I will always
remember...

Thankyou and sorry, but most of all thankyou.

Matthew Joyes, London, England

Someone once said to me “You can’t have the rainbow with out the rain!”
Our rainbow has now gone but the rain lingers on.

With the consolation, that be the pot of gold Matthew has left each and every one of us.
Thank you, Matthew!

Now the Polar Bears must keep on dancing, while we pray Matthew is riding that special wave.

You are a source of inspiration to us all and a dear friend.

I will constantly miss you and cherish the fond memories we all shared.

All the love in the world, rest in peace Matthew.

Joolz x

I got into his music when I went to see him play in Barfly in Cardiff a
couple of years ago, his performance that night was truly amazing, and I
remember a few of my colleagues in work at the time raving about it.

Graham was a genuinely nice guy, and I'm sure he'll be missed by many both
for his music, and for the person he was.

All the best Gray!

"Bully"

I still can't believe that Matthew is gone...His music was and is an
inspiration.
I was one of the few priviledged to meet Matthew after a gig in 2001, and I
was knocked out by how down to earth and good natured this gifted individual
was.
The deaths of Johnny Cash and Warren Zevon were a denting blow to the
industry, but they at least had a good few decades of music making...
Matthew was taken so suddenly from us, but the genius of Draw and the memories remain...

RIP Matthew Jay

Ben Jones, Kent UK

I had the privilege to meet Matthew about two years ago in NYC at a quiet evening with his
producer, Martyn and a mutual friend. We sat in her living room listening to Matthew's new album
that hadn't been released yet.

I remember him as such a sweet, shy guy. I told him that he resembled Trent Reznor
(Matthew was so new to pop culture that he didn't even know who he was).

I was so shocked to hear the news of his death. He had so much to offer and had such a
sweet soul. I quite don't understand it. I probably never will.


Kathy

We miss you Matt.... We love you and your music, and we hope you found a better place.
Goodbye, thanx for writing songs like "Meteorology"... See ya

Valerio e Irina, Rome

I was lucky enough to see Matthew a couple of times and to chat briefly to him once.
What a nice guy. I was genuinely shocked and saddened to hear of his death.

I love music. I loved "Draw." I will cherish it. Small comfort to his family I know, but he will
be missed and remembered by strangers like me, who were touched by his music.

Thank you Matthew

John Melhuish
Shropshire

I can't believe that he is gone.
I had the song Call my name out, not knowing that it was by MJ, and then I found an article
in a magazine that he died, and I just had to find out more about him.

I have listened to his music now that I have found out about him, and his words and voice
are just so beautiful, I really wish that I could have found his inspirational music before he left,
so that I may have been have to see him live.

Brendan.

First heard Matthew Jay on the Joe Wiley show on Radio One, she played
'You're Always Going too Soon' back in 2001 or so. For ages I searched for
any other music of his I could find, but to no avail. Then I finally came across
the EP's on Ebay and then purchased the album. Unbelievable music, totally
original stuff.

I don't know what put it into my head but I was looking through my records
in early October, and came across the 'Friendly Fire' EP, I hadnt listened to
it for a while so I put it on and was as amazed by the songs as when I had
first bought it. I also had a strum along with the 'Draw' album as well. I
then went on the Net the next day to find his website, just to see if he had
any gigs etc. coming up, and found out the terrible news.

Although I hadn't seen him live or anything, I was a massive fan of Matthew's
music, I even got a load of my mates interested as well.

Such a sad loss to the Music Industry. Let's just hope his family find it possible
to release some of the new stuff he was working on.

From the words of the man himself....'Your Always Going Too Soon.'

Stephen Kerr