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Matt is back with a new video of his travels. It was released on Friday. He got others to join in in many of the shoots and a couple of unique locations. Enjoy!


 
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You can also read his journal on the shoot at each country and view a google map.

Where the hell is Matt?
 
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There is something about this guy's dancing videos that brings tears to my eyes. When he danced by himself, it spoke to me of the joy of travel and new experiences. In this one, with others joining in, all I could think of was: in this world of conflict, why can't we be more like him and just all dance together?
I know he thinks he's not doing anything really profound, but he is.
 
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Oh! I've been waiting for the new video! Thanks, Marta!
 
Posts: 594 | Location: Edmonds, WA | Registered: 01 April 2006Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post

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oh my God, that was so much fun to watch!!! I love him "in space"; weightless dancing April Fool

I totally agree with you Janie&Geoff, why can't we all just dance together? What a summit. Big Grin Thumbs Up

Matt would be a fun guest on Ellen.

ciao, meow

Pokey Snail
 
Posts: 1838 | Location: Quincy, MA, USA,looking forward to Savannah March 2009! | Registered: 10 April 2004Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post

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This makes my day. His dance message makes me wish the world could be as one, just as it is when he dances with the people of the world. Such a touching and happy video. Thank you for sharing. Barb Cabot
 
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I loved it! I especially loved the dance in India with the ladies. Brilliant!

Ah, makes me just want to keep on traveling. Thanks for that...
 
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Marta, were you with him in Seattle?


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No, I missed it. I do remember seeing an announcement for something to do with him but I didn't realize what it was for. It would have been fun.
 
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I love Matt. Thanks for the new video to watch. You're right, Janie, it's actually very moving.
 
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Just awesome! And moving to, like the others say. I love the scene where he dances with the dancers in India and he actually joins their choreography! Too cool.

(I went to Youtube and there is a little feature under the video that says "Watch in high quality" - I have never noticed that before but it was a lot clearer.)
 
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Wow, this one made my day--heck,my month. Marta, thanks for the heads-up! Janie&Geoff, you nailed it. It's so breathtakingly simple and elegant, goofy but profound.

Can you imagine how many miles he logged doing this?

I will own up to buying some Stride gum because a small fraction of the profit went to Matt.
 
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Very cool!
 
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There is an article in today's New York Times about Matt and this video - he is almost at 5 million views and his website has crashed (a sure sign of success).

A Private Dance? Four Million Web Fans Say No, New York Times, Charles McGrath, July 8, 2008.
 
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Like Janie&Geoff, I too had tears watching.
Too funny that the only one not dancing was the Korean DMZ zone guy. But his not dancing, too, is a statement.
Watching it does not so much make me want to travel - I always do - as it makes me want to be goofy and get others to join in - which may be the best part about travelling.
For me travelling is always more about the people than the sights, however breath-taking the latter may be.
 
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Matt made it to The Age newspaper in Melbourne today.
I have sent the web site to friends since Marta posted it and we all love it. It makes me smile - with a lump in my throat! What a joy for life he shows.

Jill
 
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