Welcome to the Breathe Song Event, where three U.S. singers with CF join the late Matt Scales in an inspiring remix of the English rocker’s song, “Breathe.” Matt’s song explores the uncertainty of living with cystic fibrosis, and the hope that colored his days. His musical legacy lives on in a remarkable CF event sure to touch the lives of everyone who experiences it.

Matt Scales June 16, 1979 - April 21, 2007

  • Son, brother, husband and friend
  • London rocker, singer and songwriter
  • Lead singer of The Gaff

Trevor Scales

  • Matt Scale’s father
  • Former London “copper”
  • Husband to Stephanie, father to Jacqueline

John “Oz” Osmond

  • Matt's London-based manager and friend
  • Longtime music industry veteran
  • Producer for the Breathe Song Event recording
  • Completely unpredictable

Tess Dunn

  • 14-year-old singer/songwriter
  • Cut her first album, “Darling Just Walk,” in 2009
  • Pianist, dancer and a self-proclaimed “CF Warrior”

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Rose Harting

  • 33-year-old singer/songwriter
  • Calls her ukulele “Sugar”
  • “Fly,” her first CD, rocks the soul

Josh Mogren

  • 27-year-old singer and husband
  • Channels Bobby Darin
  • Sings Breathe to commemorate his late sister, and Matt

Siri Vaeth

  • Tess Dunn’s mom
  • Mother of two and Tess’ Number 1 fan
  • Deeply committed CF volunteer

Christine Meyer

  • Josh’s mom
  • Came to Seattle as a Mother’s Day gift from Josh
  • Lost her 16-year-old daughter to CF

Bonnie Southcott

  • Breathe Song Event Director
  • Interactive producer for CFvoice.com
  • Never tires of listening to Matt’s music

Breathe
By Matt Scales

Through my eyes
I see it
Staring at me
All the time.
So I wish
That it would leave
My body.

I wish I could breathe
Like you, oh, breathe
I know the answer’s out there.
So won’t you help me, please?

Chorus:
Then one day I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe, I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe like you.

Then one day I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe, I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe like you.

I see the future.
It seems so clear.
One day I’ll breathe like you.

Then I think that
I’m all right
But it keeps changin’
Like the weather.

It’s not up to me
How I feel
How I feel
Inside.

I wish I could breathe
Like you, oh, breathe
I know the answer’s out there.
Won’t you help me, please?

Chorus:
Then one day I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe, I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe like you.

Then one day I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe, I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe like you.

I see the future.
It seems so clear.
One day I’ll breathe like you.

I wish I could breathe
Like you, oh, breathe
I know the answer’s out there.
Won’t you help me…please?

Cause one day I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe, I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe like you.

Then one day I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe, I’ll breathe
I’ll breathe like you.

I see the future.
It seems so clear.
One day I’ll breathe like you…like you.



Original “Breathe” Composition © 2006 Matt Scales and Barnaby Pinny.



“Matt loved being the center of attention, like Josh and Tess and Rose. It’s not like they’re fighting for attention, it’s just that they want to make the most of the life they’ve got.”
Oz

Matt and his family. Left to right: Michael Canham (brother-in-law), Stephanie Scales (mom), Matt, Amy Foster (wife), Ted Scales, (grandfather), Jacqueline Canham, (sister), Trevor Scales (dad) is behind the camera.

Matt and his sister. “Jacqueline idolized him; she still does. And she was a massive supporter for him while he was alive.” ~Oz

Video: The Talent Show

“The words of ‘Breathe’ are just simple, everyday words that tell the story of what Matt wanted – to be normal, to breathe normally, to be able to get up in the morning and go play football.”
Oz

Video: In His Own Words

Matt and high school sweetheart, Amy Foster

Video: Mind Over Matter

Matt and his wife, Amy Foster

Video: The Talent Shows

“Matt and Amy started going out as two young kids. As flamboyant as he was, she’s totally the opposite – quiet as can be.”
Trevor

Matt and his parents, Stephanie and Trevor, on Matt and Amy’s wedding day

“This has been unbelievable. Matt left his mark, there’s no doubt whatsoever, but it’s just about to get bigger.”
Trevor

Matt and his mom

Matt and John “Oz” Osmond, manager and friend

“The message of ‘Breathe’ is living with cystic fibrosis, trying to get through it, and wondering if a cure is ever going to come.”
Oz

Video: “I'm Honest…a Bit Fiery!”

CF Sings:
Singing Through CF

Breathe:
The Complete Song

Musical Scales:
Knowing Matt

The Making of Breathe:
Behind the Scenes and More

Original "Breathe" Composition © 2001 Matt Scales and Barnaby Pinny. This event would not have been possible without the support of Matt's wife Amy, dad Trevor and mom Stephanie. Special thanks to John "Oz" Osmond and Pascal Magdinier for donating their time to make this amazing recording.

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