Ben Harper

[bre]

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Признаться, я узнал о этом талантливейшем парне совсем недавно,да и то случайно.
А дело было вот как - скачал я двд http://www.neformat.com.ua/forum/rock/12610-pearl-jam.html, а там Бен Харпер а ними поёт две песни с альбома Vs - Daughter и Indifference. Поёт потрясающе. После этого я начал активный посик альбомов и всё такое.

И альбомами этими я не разочаровался. сочетая прекрасный вокал и отличную игру на акустический и слайд-гитаре, Бен создаёт великолепную музыку. Он много экспериментирует со стилями - тут всё, от госпела и блюза до регги, фанка и рока. Помимо этого интересен список людей с которыми сотрудничал Бен - кроме Пёрл Джэм, туда входят и Блайнд Бойз оф Алабама, и Джэк Джонсо, и Тадж Махал, и ещё куча известнейших людей.

Мне лично ещё очень нравится в этом исполнителе то, что свои альбомы он записывает через аналоговые устройства - никаких про тулз и подобных вещей) поэтому всё и звучит..как бы сказать точнее - честно. В музыке Бена Харпера вы услышите влияние самых разнообразных людей - http://www.neformat.com.ua/forum/ska-reggae/7185-the-wailers-bob-marley-and-the-wailers.html, Стиви Уандера, http://www.neformat.com.ua/forum/classic-rock/8096-jimi-hendrix.html, http://www.neformat.com.ua/forum/jazz-blues/15472-son-house.html...Советую всем тем, кто любит голос темнокожих музыкантов и лёгкий полуакустический материал) это искренняя американская музыка, в наилучшем её проявлении.

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Ben Harper and Relentless7 - 2010 - Live from the Montreal International Jazz Festival (VBR V2)

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[Iomhar Baran]

Ответ: Ben Harper

приятная музыка)))

 

[bre]

Ответ: Ben Harper

приятная музыка)))

и татуировки крутые)) а видел бы ты как он скромно себя вёл на концерте у пёрл джэм. прям даже чересчур скромно)

вобщем классный мужик

 

[Iomhar Baran]

Ответ: Ben Harper

да, а нафиг показуха)))

 

[Эрис]

музыка невероятной приятности

 

[ehnaton]

прошу вибачити. в мене приступ снобізму. сабж фігня. натомість The Beautiful Girls i John Butler Band правильна альтернатива.
Хоча ні, альбом Fight for Your Mind хороший

 

[Эрис]

ehnaton, ты не прав, потому что эмоционально это очень правильная музыка, у тебя просто весна не наступила

 

[ehnaton]

Інколи я справді буваю неправий Але принаймі я слухав, і можу порівнювати ці три групи

 

[exy]

Ben Harper and Relentless7 - White Lies For Dark Times (2009)

mp3 VBR~212kpbs | 72MB | 47:24 min.

While it's always been true that Ben Harper has been a musically restless soul with a penchant for changing up his groove from album to album, most of them have been recorded with his longtime unit the Innocent Criminals. As a result, both live and in the studio, a particular vibe existed. Familiarity breeds that, and it also sets up a dynamic. For White Lies for Dark Times, Harper put the Innocent Criminals on hiatus and hooked up with a new group: three Austin, TX transplants to Los Angeles called Relentless7, comprised of guitarist Jason Mozersky, bassist Jesse Ingalls, and drummer Jordan Richardson. The end result is, to say the least, explosive. While it's true that this 11-track collection does have some beautiful acoustic balladry on it, and a touch of Harper's brand of soul in its grooves, most of what we find here is balls out Rock with a potent dose of ragged, modern Texas blues thrown in. Indeed this may be the most electric sounding recording Harper has ever issued. He co-wrote six of the tracks with his bandmates, and those he wrote himself have been arranged and/or written to be played with this band. It's in the mix from the opener, "Number with No Name," the slow slide guitar playing an electric blues stomp that's pure Harper, but the drums are pure thud and whomp rather than snap and crackle. The bassline is enormous and the second guitar matches both volume and nastiness with that slide. In other words, this sounds like a band playing this jam, not Harper and his band. One can hear traces of Jimi Hendrix, early ZZ Top, and Johnny Winter in the attack, but it's pure rocking blues thunder and lightning spit out via Texas and the Delta.

The more spacy rock of "U pto You Now" is more directly a "Harper" tune with its stretched rhythmic sense and soulful vocal, but the utterly popping bass and wooly distorted guitar mix move it beyond his sensitive singer/songwriter frame. "Shimmer & Shine," the set's first single, begins as a double-timed rocker with Richarsdon's drum break, but kicks in with a staggered set of power chords that blend angsty punk and anthemic rock. "Why Must You Always Dress in Black" is pure blues-rock venom, the overdriven distortion (engineer and co-producer Danny Kalb did a brilliant job on this set, and on this track in particular) makes the guitars sound like they're breathing fire. The scattershot breaks from Richardson are impressive, especially as underscored with a syncopated bass pattern that marries blues, rock, and funk by Ingalls. Harper's slide chops -- especially when matched against that screaming blues riff of Mozersky's -- marks the toughest cut on the set. And that's saying something, because there isn't a throwaway here. Whether it's the shimmering, gospel-tinged balladry of "Skin Thin," the crunchy wah-wah electric funk-rock of "Keep It Together (So I Can Fall Apart)," the tripped out voodoo-psych, percussion-driven skronk that is "Boots Like These," or the straight up gorgeous, midtempo soul-rock ballad "Faithfully Remain," that closes the set on an uplifting (if reserved) note; it's all inspired and executed flawlessly. And while it's true that many of the tunes have lyrics that reflect anger, disillusionment, and sometimes bitterness, the snarling yet joyous attack in the music balances them. This is the record that finally matches the excitement Harper generates in a live setting and is not to be missed. -- AMG

1. Number With No Name
2. Up To You Now
3. Shimmer And Shine
4. Lay There And Hate Me
5. Why Must You Always Dress In Black
6. Skin Thin
7. Fly One Time
8. Keep It Together (So I Can Fall Apart)
9. Boots Like These
10. The Word Suicide
11. Faithfully Remain

http://rapidshare.com/files/327897355/BenHarperRelentless7.rar

 

[exy]

Ben Harper - Fight for Your Mind (1995)

mp3 192kpbs | 94MB

Fight for Your Mind fully embraces Ben Harper's influences (Dylan, Marley, Havens, and Hendrix) into a complete sound while simultaneously broadening his thematic and musical palette. Oliver Charles' tactile drumming and Leon Mobley's percussion work give a sparkle to Harper's music that was absent on his debut. Songs like "Gold to Me" and "Excuse Me Mr." show Harper growing as a poet, approaching ideas via more subtle avenues. The single "Ground on Down" and epic jam "God Fearing Man" capture some of the explosive energy of his live performances. The latter makes allusions to "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and that's exactly what Harper does -- allows his trademark Weissenborn guitar to scream out to his audience. The only misstep on this album is his sophomoric weed anthem "Burn One Down," but one might argue that a little tarnish adds character. -- AMG

01. Oppression
02. Ground On Down
03. Another Lonely Day
04. Please Me Like You Want To
05. Gold To Me
06. Burn One Down
07. Excuse Me Mr.
08. People Lead
09. Fight For Your Mind
10. Give A Man A Home
11. By My Side
12. Power of the Gospel
13. God Fearing Man
14. One Road To Freedom

http://rapidshare.com/files/327938389/BenHarper-FightForYourMind.rar

 

[Прожектор]

Both Sides of the Gun отличный. Правда, слииишком здоровый и сладковатый какой-то) Но приятный, да

 

[exy]

Ben Harper & the Blind Boys of Alabama - There Will Be a Light (2004)

mp3 320kpbs | 89MB

Ben Harper's history with the Blind Boys of Alabama has been an evolving one that has moved from being a guest on their landmark Higher Ground offering and touring with them in Europe, to the Blind Boys joining Ben and the Innocent Criminals on-stage at the front and back of the show. This album began as a series of rehearsals for collaboration on a Blind Boys of Alabama record. Recorded in two sessions, the vibe in the room was loose and creative enough that the two acts ended up with an album of collaborative material for joint release. And this is a collaboration in the truest sense of the word. It's not just Ben playing gospel, or the Blind Boys of Alabama singing on a Ben Harper record. These ten tunes -- with seven Harper originals written specifically for the sessions, the rest traditional gospel tunes and covers -- showcase Harper and the Innocent Criminals alongside the Blind Boys of Alabama.

The album kicks off with Harper's "Take My Hand," a funky gospel tune that showcases a Fender Rhodes and Harper's wah-wah pedal underscored by the call and response of the Blind Boys repeating the title after each sung line of the verse, before Clarence Fountain takes it out. "Wicked Man" is a Southern soul tune that has a Muscle Shoals groove and a beautiful vocal weave on the refrain. "Church House Steps" is pure gospel groove with a Hammond B3 and a smoking duet between the Blind Boys' layered harmonies and Harper on the verses with full-on blues feel in his singing and playing. There's a killer cover of the Bob Dylan/Danny O'Keefe tune, "Well, Well, Well," with Delta blues bottleneck shimmering through the intertwined vocal lines. The deep, nocturnal sparseness of "Satisfied Mind" is a complete re-reading of the nugget with a swampy backbeat. And this album works beautifully.

Nothing sounds forced, all of it loose and comfortable and the vocal performances on both sides are simply stellar. Highly recommended. (from AMG)

http://rapidshare.com/files/317680663/BenHarperAndTheBlindBoysOfAlabama-ThereWillBeALight.rar

 

[exy]

Ben Harper and Relentless7 - Live From The Montreal International Jazz Festival (2010)

mp3 VBR~256kbps | 116MB

On July 12, 2009, Ben Harper and Relentless7 captivated a massive crowd of 250,000 with a blistering performance that outshone the fireworks that accompanied it to close the Montreal International Jazz Festival on its 30th Anniversary.
The band too were incredibly moved by their experience of closing the esteemed Montreal Jazz Festival. “One of the greatest festivals in the world, in one of the greatest cities in the world, the Montreal International Jazz Festival has long been a musical home for me. This show was exceptionally special to myself and band because it felt like the entire city was there with us that night,” says Ben Harper.
The CD/DVD released on March 9, 2010 gives those who attended the opportunity to relive the excitement of this unforgettable performance. It also allows fans who missed the event a chance to still experience the magic, including exciting covers of ‘Under Pressure‘ & ‘Red House.’

1. Faster Slower Disappear Come Around 4:36
2. Number With No Name 3:50
3. Shimmer & Shine 3:20
4. Lay There & Hate Me 6:24
5. Why Must You Always Dress In Black 6:51
6. Red House 3:49
7. Another Lonely Day 4:18
8. Keep It Together (So I Can Fall Apart) 11:56
9. Boots Like These 7:57
10. Under Pressure 4:27
11. Up To You Now 6:05
12. Faithfully Remain 4:13
13. Serve Your Soul 11:47

http://rapidshare.com/files/364680162/BenH.zip

 

[exy]

Fistful of Mercy - As I Call You Down (2010)

mp3 VBR~234 kbps | 67 MB | Release date October 5, 2010.

Featuring a three-part harmonies and a casual, folksy sound, Fistful of Mercy is a supergroup comprised of Ben Harper, Dhani Harrison, and Joseph Arthur. The band formed at the Carriage House studio in L.A., where the three songwriters convened in February 2010 for three inspired days of writing and recording. Taking cues from the collaborative approach of the Travelin’ Wilburys (which featured George Harrison, Dhani’s father), the trio worked at a fast pace, sharing vocal duties and handling most of the instruments themselves before enlisting session drummer Jim Keltner to overdub percussion. Three days later, the acoustic As I Call You Down was complete, and the band released the album later that year on George Harrison’s Hot Records label. <AMG>

Fistful of Mercy’s debut album As I Call You Down is a throwback, in a sense, to 60s and 70s style folk music, with pristine acoustics, soothing vocal harmonies and back-to-basics lyrics addressing everything from love to family ties.

The first track of the nine on the CD is “In Vain or True,” a wonderful blending of Beatles-ish fervor and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young-type harmonies, a memorable start to the lucid compilation. The other tracks range from artfully instrumental to delightfully rootsy. “Father’s Son” is a crunchy bluegrass, gospel-like tune full of knee-slapping vigor, reminiscent of Paul Simon’s Love Me Like a Rock. In contrast, “30 Bones” is a hushed, lush acoustic; deft guitar picking paired with the sweet strains of the violin. “Restore Me” and “With Whom You Belong” are inspirational, resonant songs, capturing the new group’s ideal blending of voices. “Things Go Round” is a trip-happy tune, with a sparse, open sound; only a keyboard highlights the in-and-out vocals. One of the most ethereal, entrancing songs on the soon-to-be-released disc is “Fistful of Mercy,” an achingly beautiful ballad with Harper carrying the lead vocals and Harrison and Arthur enhancing the haunting melody with their honeyed intoning.

Dhani Harrison, Ben Harper, and Joseph Arthur have created exquisite, sincere songs that are organic in sound and elemental in design, coalesced by fluid rhythms. For a first outing, this power-trio has put together something mellow yet potent, an all-together pleasant aural cocktail. As I Call You Down is due for release on October 5, 2010, on Hot Records.

1. (03:58) In Vain or True
2. (04:02) I Don't Want to Waste Your Time
3. (03:00) As I Call You Down
4. (04:16) Father's Son
5. (05:41) Fistful of Mercy
6. (04:11) 30 Bones
7. (05:09) Restore Me
8. (03:42) Things Go 'Round
9. (05:34) With Whom You Belong

http://hotfile.com/dl/73376934/db1942f/FoM-AICYD.rar.html

http://www.fileserve.com/file/BYDFFJ2/FoM-AICYD.rar

http://uploading.com/files/4a9324m1/FoM-AICYD.rar

http://www.filesonic.com/file/22732007/FoM-AICYD.rar

 

[Прожектор]

Fistful of Mercy

Талант не пропьешь, играть-сочинять-петь умеют все трое на отлично, но лично меня особо не зацепило. Разве что одноименный проекту трек с явным инфлюенсом Морриконе - шикарная баллада, а следующая за ней инструменталка - привет акустическим экзерсисам Пейджа в ЛЗ. В целом приятная пластинка, удачно разбавила мой стандартный плейлист

 

[Прожектор]

одноименный проекту трек

черти, вот вспомнились вдруг

 

[Эрис]

А мне вот что-то Both Sides of the Gun снова захотелась переслушать. Снова весна...

 

[Хмурый]

Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite - 2013 - Get Up!

Битрейт: 320 kbit/s
Размер: 91.91 Mb

Tracklist:

1. Don't Look Twice 3:12
2. I'm In I'm Out And I'm Gone 4:37
3. We Can't End This Way 3:34
4. I Don't Believe A Word You Say 3:16
5. You Found Another Lover (I Lost Another Friend) 4:12
6. I Ride At Dawn 4:41
7. Blood Side Out 2:52
8. Get Up! 6:16
9. She Got Kick 2:56
10. All That Matters Now 4:53

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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals - Call It What It Is (2016)

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