Benjamin Francis

Bio:

Invoking a classic songwriting style and drawing on influences as varied as Scriabin, Stephin Merritt, and Tom Waits, Benjamin Francis has spent the majority of his short life preparing himself for the world of pop Music. At the age of three he began singing, and at four began playing the piano. His formal piano training began the next year, and he has since garnered awards for piano, voice, and composition in the classical arena. However, deciding at the age of fourteen to pursue a career as a pop Musician, he began to compose in the genre, feeling out his personal style. What has evolved is what Benjamin Francis calls "Progressive Cabaret": a fusion of classical virtuosity, pop sensibility, and a keen appreciation for the dramatic capacities of Music.

Member Since:

July 20, 2005

Members:

Influences:

..Major influences include Prokofiev, The Magnetic Fields, Rufus Wainwright, Antony & the Johnsons, Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Brian Wilson, and a wealth of artists in the 80's synth-pop arena.

Sounds Like:

An effeminate man filled with rage and tenderness taking out his joys and frustrations on his piano and vocal cords.

Record Label:

Unsigned