Bantham Legend I agree mate! It seems like he likes keeping a really low profile this time round! At least back with IFWWW he had live videos of solo acoustic performances, either way this music still continues to grow on me.. less about the Ben fan base, but more about the appreciation of the experimental side.. really inspires me to do some crazy things with my music 😉 my first song "Through the wind" was a huge success so maybe there's more behind the wall 😉
I think you're right, he's definitely rinsing off the main stream fanboys. But he has to realise that half the interest in his music is guitarists that want to play what he's playing. He's already established that he's pretty unique in what he does, or at least is single highhandedly leading on from where John Martyn left off. It'd be great if he'd just engage his audience a bit more, like Kristian Matsson (Tallest Man On Earth) is doing at the moment. Have you written any more songs recently? Covers on my channel are getting more views than tutorials these days, so maybe its time to put pen to paper and put out some of my own songs. Might be going busking next week...!
Bantham Legend he said maybe one day he will get into social media and find a way to be more creative through that, but it doesn't seem to help him these days so he doesn't bother.. and we should still plan this little due busking trip around York! I completely forgot and got caught up in alot over the years, but I would love to come over there and do a few shows with you mate
dale bentham Ben Howard would be alongside my 70's generation beloved singer-songwriters', James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jonathan Edwards' and his song "Sunshine", purest talent, you can strip it all down and it's still so beautiful!...
Still think Ben has some. Tricks up his sleeve! Maybe quiet me down? Or bird on a wing live. He surprised us toward the end of his last tour so let's hear him now! Come on Ben you legend!
I dont get why there hasn't been any footage of his playing at these places? Like why did BBC do the entire session and interview but not film it? Or is that what he wanted?
Ben you sound 1000 times better without vocal effects. I know he wants to create atmospheres through his songs, but his voice is naturally haunting and captivating enough. Keep trying new things with your music and challenging yourself, that's what makes you a great artist, but keep your voice the way it naturally is, you don't need to put effects on it to create an atmosphere. That's my opinion
The song, as well as many others on Noonday Dream may sound congested on cheap audio hardware, but with a decent source and headphones/speakers you will find this is not the case. The album needs room to breath and the vocals will emerge from the wide and varied soundscape strikingly, assuming you are doing it right. If your headphones/speakers cannot create a convincing soundstage then you are really selling the music short.
It took me a bit to get used to his vocal sounds on the new album but im absolutely in love with them. And Balker is right, throw the album front to back through some good speakers or headphones and you will be amazed.
Noonday is a masterpiece
There are few artists that are on Ben’s level. He’s a poet and has a brilliant mind. I can’t get enough of his music
Forever evolving.
This is better than the studio version. Unbelievable.
Every time you hear Ben play a song live it always sounds so different, love it!
This version is way better than the studio version. Bens voice is way clearer and I can capture the lyrical content. Love it
It's more beautiful than the album version. Loving it.💕
If only there was video footage too...
Bantham Legend I agree mate! It seems like he likes keeping a really low profile this time round! At least back with IFWWW he had live videos of solo acoustic performances, either way this music still continues to grow on me.. less about the Ben fan base, but more about the appreciation of the experimental side.. really inspires me to do some crazy things with my music 😉 my first song "Through the wind" was a huge success so maybe there's more behind the wall 😉
I think you're right, he's definitely rinsing off the main stream fanboys. But he has to realise that half the interest in his music is guitarists that want to play what he's playing. He's already established that he's pretty unique in what he does, or at least is single highhandedly leading on from where John Martyn left off. It'd be great if he'd just engage his audience a bit more, like Kristian Matsson (Tallest Man On Earth) is doing at the moment.
Have you written any more songs recently? Covers on my channel are getting more views than tutorials these days, so maybe its time to put pen to paper and put out some of my own songs. Might be going busking next week...!
That would have been great ;(
Bantham Legend he said maybe one day he will get into social media and find a way to be more creative through that, but it doesn't seem to help him these days so he doesn't bother.. and we should still plan this little due busking trip around York! I completely forgot and got caught up in alot over the years, but I would love to come over there and do a few shows with you mate
Kyle Cullen I'm taking my daughter busking next week and I'll play a few songs too, but yeah, a Collab is long overdue :)
This is nothing short of incredible. It’s nice to be able to hear the guitar so clearly! Thanks so much for uploading.
That sounds really nice. Almost meditative.
there's our man, guys
Hey Ben Howard I hope you're doing good.. bless you
Can't wait to see Ben in Dec, this is outstanding
dale bentham Ben Howard would be alongside my 70's generation beloved singer-songwriters', James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jonathan Edwards' and his song "Sunshine", purest talent, you can strip it all down and it's still so beautiful!...
"Sour cream, lavender, and Alfredo"
Enjoying all his new releases. It can't get any better. Ben has the music that my mind needs daily. Can't wait to see Ben and the band in LA,CA 🎧
Seeing him again in Sept. Never gets old.
I wish someone will write a song like that for me one day xxx
Genius.
This is unreal!
This is beautiful!
Still think Ben has some. Tricks up his sleeve! Maybe quiet me down? Or bird on a wing live. He surprised us toward the end of his last tour so let's hear him now! Come on Ben you legend!
Wow... Thank you for sharing!
Great performance, John Martyn songs where the best when he did them solo as well, you are the song ben
Oooooh I lovelovelove him too
Ben's style has always brought John to me magical💖
Red rocks can't come quick enough.
Exactly! Only 1 week now!
Is it October yet? I have wanted to see this man live for years and it is finally happening!
I dont get why there hasn't been any footage of his playing at these places? Like why did BBC do the entire session and interview but not film it? Or is that what he wanted?
Ben you sound 1000 times better without vocal effects. I know he wants to create atmospheres through his songs, but his voice is naturally haunting and captivating enough. Keep trying new things with your music and challenging yourself, that's what makes you a great artist, but keep your voice the way it naturally is, you don't need to put effects on it to create an atmosphere. That's my opinion
Hadrien his guitar does have effects on it.
you're saying "i love that u are experimenting, ben, but please don't experiment" lol
Hadrien I don’t think he has effects on his vocal in this performance.
The song, as well as many others on Noonday Dream may sound congested on cheap audio hardware, but with a decent source and headphones/speakers you will find this is not the case. The album needs room to breath and the vocals will emerge from the wide and varied soundscape strikingly, assuming you are doing it right. If your headphones/speakers cannot create a convincing soundstage then you are really selling the music short.
It took me a bit to get used to his vocal sounds on the new album but im absolutely in love with them. And Balker is right, throw the album front to back through some good speakers or headphones and you will be amazed.
💜❤️💜
yes !
"far from brilliant.."