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On Cue With… Matt Sweeney on No. 1 Hit Album, The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP!

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP

In this edition of the Lakeshore Records Podcast, we go On Cue With… Matt Sweeney, who speaks with Lakeshore’s Alon Levitan about his collaboration with famed video game publisher Rockstar Games on The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP.  The hit album quickly became a No. 1 iTunes soundtrack upon its release, and the vinyl topped the charts as a No. 1 Best Seller on Amazon! 

Matt Sweeney shares his serendipitous journey to creating the music with the Red Dead Redemption 2 team, dating back several years when he first met David Ferguson.  Listen to the interview below.

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Watch ‘Do Not Seek Absolution’ Performed Live From The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP!

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP Vinyl | Lakeshore Records & Roxkstar Games

Have you been enjoying The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP?  Here is “Do Not Seek Absolution” (track 5), the final live performance we share with you performed by David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band.  To get the lowdown on this delightful session recorded at The Butcher Shoppe, check out Sweeney and Ferguson’s podcast interview with American Songwriter.  They set the record straight on how they began their journey of writing songs for this award-winning game. 

Watch “Do Not Seek Absolution” performed live:

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The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP is a special release featuring previously unreleased tracks from the blockbuster videogame including the fan-favorite “The Housebuilding Song,” along with four additional songs from the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 by David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney. Nashville’s David Ferguson grew up as the right-hand man for Johnny Cash and “Cowboy” Jack Clement and is known for his production work on Sturgill Simpson hit albums “A Sailor’s Guide To Earth” and “The Butcher Shoppe Sessions.” NYC’s Matt Sweeney is a guitarist, composer and producer whose work can be heard on albums by Johnny Cash, Adele, Run The Jewels, and Iggy Pop, along with his celebrated collaborations with Bonnie Prince Billy and Chavez.
 

Track List

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP 
David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney 

  1. 01The Housebuilding Song – David Ferguson
  2. 02A Strange Kindness – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
  3. A Quiet Time – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
  4. 04The Course Of True Love – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney
  5. 05Do Not Seek Absolution – David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney

 
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Watch ‘The Course of True Love’ Performed Live From Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP!

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP Vinyl | Lakeshore Records & Roxkstar Games

Have you been enjoying the live performances from The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP?  Watch “The Course of True Love” (track 4) performed live by David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band in the video below.  

The 5-track EP is available now on digital and vinyl formats via Rockstar Games and Lakeshore Records!

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Watch ‘A Quiet Time’ Performed Live From The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP Vinyl | Lakeshore Records & Roxkstar Games

We are thrilled to premiere “A Quiet Time” (track 3) performed by David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band, filmed live at The Butcher Shoppe Recording Studios in Nashville Tennessee.  The song comes off the hit 5-track EP released worldwide via Rockstar Games and Lakeshore Records.  Are you enjoying The Housebuilding EP live performances?  Let us know in the comments below!

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP, is out now on digital vinyl formats via  Rockstar Games and Lakeshore Records

Watch David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band perform “A Quiet Time” Live:

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Watch ‘A Strange Kindness’ Performed Live From The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP Vinyl | Lakeshore Records & Roxkstar Games

 

For fans who simply can’t get enough of The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP, we are thrilled to premiere another live performance of the music!  Filmed live at The Butcher Shoppe Recording Studios in Nashville Tennessee, watch David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band perform, “A Strange Kindness” (track 2) from the album!  The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP, is out now on digital vinyl formats via  Rockstar Games and Lakeshore Records

Watch David Ferguson, Matt Sweeney and band perform “A Strange Kindness” Live:

Continue reading Watch ‘A Strange Kindness’ Performed Live From The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP