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Benjamin Costello
Acoustic / Indie / Folk

One day I am going to grow wings



ITHACA, NEW YORK
United States

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Last Login:  11/12/2009
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Member Since11/10/2004
Band Websitehttp://benjamincostello.com
InfluencesDon McLean's American Pie LP (until my brother smashed it); Singing harmonies to Chicago 17 in the car with the family; Early ‘80s MTV; Billy Joel’s Cold Spring Harbor; Exploiting the Suzuki piano method; the last chord of "A Day in the Life"; Listening to Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” on repeat in the dark; The Platoon soundtrack; The life and music of John Lennon; The dying of autumn; My dad’s closed-eyes appreciation of “She’s Always a Woman”; Jessica & Carrie; James Taylor live; “Don’t Let me Down”; Pink Floyd songs that David Gilmore sings; Every girl I ever loved; the musicals of Stephen Sondheim; Christopher Zemliauskas; Thom Yorke’s voice; Radiohead’s transcendent genius; Damien’s Rice’s raw grit; The desire to ring out before my time is up. . . .
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A musician from an early age, singer and songwriter Benjamin Costello has always found he best expresses himself through music. His introspective lyrics and complex, emotional melodies reflect his passion as well as his education and musical influences. After receiving a formal music education in piano, voice, and conducting, Benjamin is exploring his own compositional voice as he moves away from genres with a clear divide between performer and composer.

Benjamin rediscovered his love for performing after putting together an acoustic show of songs by his strongest influence, Radiohead. Other influences include Damien Rice, the Beatles, and James Taylor. Benjamin’s captivating performances offer a combination of originals and select covers that speak to him. Each of his selections feature his smooth vocals, described as “hypnotic” and “tender and beautiful,” with piano or guitar accompaniment ranging from delicate and intricate to passionate and powerful. Located in Ithaca, NY, Benjamin plays a variety of venues both locally and in the surrounding area.

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Photo used for "A Lack of Color" is "d e c e m b e r" by Karolkie







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Kalana nó Delaunay



Sep 18 2009 12:04 PM

...
<3
Cynthia Rutjens

Cynthia Rutjens



Aug 12 2009 8:48 PM

thanks !! and you sound great too !!
m a r a h

m a r a h



Aug 7 2009 12:21 AM

thanks, Ben! How are you? *
Elize

Elize



Jul 31 2009 10:23 AM

Well that's very nice of you. You deserve a hello back. Hello! : )
allie

allie



Jul 27 2009 9:41 PM

why thankyou ...i think :P
☣€adaveя☣

☣€adaveя☣



Jul 25 2009 6:48 PM

Haha, no problem, you're an amazing artist :D
Clair

Clair Audrey



Jul 25 2009 2:04 PM

<3 i still have the cupcake drawing :)
Radio-Bollwerk

Radio-Bollwerk



Jul 2 2009 8:31 PM

Thx for the Add!
www.radio-bollwerk.de
Denillie ♪ Love's The Antidote We Need ♫

Denillie ♪ Love's The Antidote We Need ♫



Jun 26 2009 3:51 PM

Hey Benjamin!
I miss you.
We haven't talked in like a million years it seems like.
I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I hope you're doing well. =]
Billie <3
-ryan

Ryan Daniel
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Jun 18 2009 4:03 AM

no problem you youtube music is awesome
Francisca Pageo

Francisca Pageo



Jun 12 2009 9:58 AM

Hey...
Thank you :)
and your music is pretty nice, i really love it!

take care
xx
Kunoichi (Elmer)

Kunoichi (Elmer)



May 9 2009 2:45 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqS-iaH0Vqc

haha... :)
danne

danne



May 7 2009 4:47 PM

heya, you make real great music :)

I seriously just stumbled on to you on youtube, your The Scientist - cover was very beautiful :D

have a great day!
Lynda Cullen

Lynda Cullen



May 5 2009 10:27 AM

Hey there,
Really enjoying the album..thanks :-) xxx
•ღ° Ms Evita °ღ•

•ღ° Ms Evita °ღ•



May 3 2009 11:08 PM

I missed it, didn't I?? :(
Nicola.

Nicola Kane



Apr 28 2009 11:20 AM

when you grow wings, i encourage you to attempt to fly to Australia, please, thankyou :) xo
•ღ° Ms Evita °ღ•

•ღ° Ms Evita °ღ•



Apr 28 2009 2:47 AM

Thank you for the picture comment, Benj. I appreciate it. <33
Lyle

Lyle



Apr 20 2009 3:15 AM

I saw your web concert.

never saw an online concert before

It was pretty cool.
banphrionsa! ♥

banphrionsa! ♥



Apr 10 2009 5:12 PM

♥ HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! ♥
♥ Cowgirl ♥

♥ Cowgirl ♥



Apr 5 2009 6:14 AM

Hope you feel better!!!!! :)
Lynn

Lynn



Apr 5 2009 3:27 AM

Hope you're feeling better! *hugs*
Gina.

Gina Croston



Mar 26 2009 11:46 AM

no problem (:
thanks for accepting! lol

x
rosie loopin.

rosie loopin.
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Mar 24 2009 10:19 PM

Where have you been!?
I haven't spoken to you in aaaaaages...
Or is it me that's been away?

I don't know x
Chayka

Larisa Moise



Mar 24 2009 8:34 PM

Hi! Thank you for the add!
Your music is very nice...and your voice is so...so..so magic!!! I like it! Suddenly I discovered it today... I was glad to find it!
Best wishes to you!!!
Larisa from Moldova.
Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem



Mar 19 2009 3:44 AM

you are oooonline! Great show tonight.

I hate that it ends, but the last song is always my faavorite ^_^
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