The New Amsterdams began as a solo project in Lawrence, Kansas to then-lead singer for The Get Up Kids Matt Pryor. In 2000, he released his debut album Never You Mind, which was comprised largely of acoustic tracks with sparse accompaniment. However, the album also featured Alex Brahl and Rob Pope providing extra instrument tracks.
Two years later in January 2002, Pryor released Para Toda Vida, this time sticking almost purely to acoustic guitar, with the exception of a few tracks utilizing harmonica and banjo as well.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
Verse 1: DB Don't expect so much at all if the test does beckon me DB If I should fail if I should fall I will lose no stability GA No not at all cause it's the best just not to try
Verse 2: DB Get away got no family but this DB And this little piece of heaven I am not about to risk GADAGA What if I fall? What if I never make it home, home? Home... GAD That's a fear, that I can't bring myself to face
Verse 3: DB So let it go Don't bring it up DB Put more value on what you want to give up GAD What if I fall? Nothing could make me change my mind AGA My travel scar And they break more broken hearts DA When I was younger I'd have run away GAGA My dependence made me stay, now I'm tired and afraid DA And the world at large a frightening place GAD That's a fear I can't bring myself to face