All these tracks were recorded live (with no over dubs) to 8bit mini disk format. They are not perfect, nor are the meant to be but they are live! So if the eneggy hits ya it's for real.
Thanks to Marten Ingle:Bass, Vincent Gornot: Drums, and (second) last, but not least my dear friend Denis Martinet without whom none of this would have been possible.
I would also sincerely like to thank -for all the thankless work that's never seen (unless it's not there!)- Dominique Brunet without whose ingenuity, know how, and expertise this project would never have gotten on stage!
All photography by Jean Miart
With special thanks to the musicians and friends who make me sound good when I'm doing what I do: Vincent Gornot-drums, Denis Martinet- Keys- Marten Ingle -Bass- Danny Montgomery-Drums - Oisin, Domi, Lana, Baldrick and all the choir. Thank you one and all.
Influences
Bill Evans, T.S. Eliot, Larry Carlton, P.G. Wodehouse, Chet Baker, Donald Fagen, John Martyn, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Randy Newman, Little Feat, W.B.Yeats, Vladimir Nabokov, James Joyce, Jackson Pollock
Sounds Like
Here's a kind of goofy video of a sound check in Paris, France. It was filmed by my good friend and keyboard player Denis Martinet on a small numeric camera. It features Danny Montgomery on kit, Marten Ingle on fretless and Ben Stack on guitar.
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This was recorded in a small bar in Paris, France.
It features me on guitar,drum box and bass guitar. My friend Denis Martinet plays keys and helps keep me on the "straight and narrow". It's not great quality but it funky.The colours area little Carole Reiff, a photographer who I happen to adore (look at her Chet Baker work).
I don't know who recorded it bit I wish he/she would get in contact so I could give them their just credit!
Bref extrait d'un concert privé de jazz/blues rue Broca à Paris, par Ben Stack (guitare) et Denis Martinet (claviers) le 18 juin 2008.
Le 52 rue Broca est l'adresse de la maison de production de Jérôme Bonaldi et des éditions Les Contrebandiers.
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Ben Stack has recorded and toured internationally for more than 25 years, both as a solo artist/songwriter and session guitarist varying in style from Jazz to folk - and almost everything in between.
As a result of these widely differing musical experiences, he explores, and often fuses, different aspects of funk, jazz, folk, blues and rock. Switching between acoustic and electric guitars, on which he often uses a variety of stomp boxes and other effects, it is a singular experience to hear the sounds he can produce from an acoustic guitar. He uses about a dozen different tunings and incorporates an highly personal picking style which almost sounds like percussion adding a unique flavor to his sound.
The first thing that strikes you when you see Ben live is the sheer energy and personality the man exudes. It's like being taken on a journey that can be anywhere from soothing, to dark, often highly emotional, to down right funky. You never really know what to expect. I'v heard him several times play the same song but one night it's pure jazz and the next it's funk ...or folk .... or an improvisation of where the mood takes him.
Even though the scope of his improvisations can take you in many different directions, it's almost impossible not to follow him where ever he takes you. It really amazing to watch people who normally would never listen to jazz or folk become entranced by the hypnotic energy Mr. Stack puts out.
The second thing is the way he involves you in an interplay between raw emotion and controlled delivery. Following him as he communicates through his guitar and voice you feel that he's talking to you personally.
The list of luminaries he has work with, played with and collaborated with range from John Martyn to Ray Brown.
Ben Stack a enregistré et tourné internationalement pendant plus de 25 ans, en tant qu’artiste auteur-interprète et également que guitariste pour des groupes ou musiciens, dans des styles allant du jazz au folk, en passant par d’autres styles de musique. Fort de ces différentes expériences, il explore et mélange dans ses propres morceaux différents aspects de la funk, du jazz, du folk, du blues et du rock. Alternant entre guitares électriques ou acoustiques, il utilise différents effets, et les sons qu’il en tire sont vraiment surprenants. Il exploite différents tunings, y mêle un style de picking très personnel, parfois proche de percussions ce qui donne à sa musique un son très particulier. La première chose qui vous accroche quand vous voyez Ben Stack jouer live, c’est tout d’abord son énergie et sa personnalité qu’il exulte. Il vous transporte d’une ambiance apaisante vers un univers plus sombre, puis vers quelque chose de plus funky, mais on se laisse emporter par les émotions qu’il transmet au travers de sa voix, de sa guitare et des ses paroles. D’un concert à l’autre, on ne sait jamais vraiment à quoi s’attendre, si ce n’est d’être emballé par son charisme sur scène : un même morceau peut être du pur jazz un soir, et complètement funk une autre fois, ou folk. Il laisse une large place à l’improvisation, mais d’une certaine façon celle-ci est toujours contrôlée. Il construit ainsi une sorte de tension qui mobilise l’attention de la salle à chaque instant. On a le sentiment qu’il s’adresse à vous, individuellement, et vous emmène avec lui là où son feeling l’emporte. Ben Stack a collaboré avec bon nombre de musiciens fabuleux comme John Martyn, Ray Brown et bien d’autres encore.
Fala Galera!! Confiram o clipe de "Às Vezes" da banda Stellabella, trilha sonora da série "Beijo, me Liga" que rola de 2a a 6a feira no Canal Multishow!!!! Lembrando que o clipe estreou na MTV, dia 15/11 no LAB BR!
Dear Ben Stack, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
Salut!! Je passais par ici pour dire bonjour et pour dire que j'ai ajouté deux nouveaux titres sur ma page myspace. J'espère que tu pourras les écouter. Bonne semaine!!
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Salut, je viens t'informer qu'une bombe viens d'être envoyer !!
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ps : laisse ta trace et dit moi ce que tu pense du single sur mon space peace
was up, I just inform you that a bomb just to send! New Single: It's up to you Artist: Trinytha Feat Self Music producer: sum Sidus Production Produced by: Firm Records
ps: leave your mark and told me what you think of the single on myspace peace
Hi and thx for the add/request! Merci!!! Don't hesitate to drop a word on our myspace if you've liked what you heard. Hope to read you soon Greets Arno_Bcs
Un spectacle complètement cuivré pour une série de dates exceptionnelles… et un concert UNIQUE à Paris :
LUNDI 16 NOV. A L’EUROPEEN 20h précise 5 rue Biot 75017 Paris M° Place Clichy www.leuropeen.info 01.43.87.97.13 Prévente 14€ / sur place 18€ (14€ pour demandeurs d’emploi….) 1ère partie : Chloé Lacan (ex-Crevette d’acier)
10 musiciens sur scène : les 4 de Courir Les Rues auxquels s’ajoutent 3 sax de haute voltige, 2 cuivres prêts à en découdre et 1 batteur à l’affût. Des arrangements pointus, tantôt big-band, tantôt fanfare tourbillonnante. Le tout au service des mots et des mélodies. Une musique enivrante à souhait, endiablée pour une soirée de fête. Il faudra être beau pour ce rendez-vous !
***PARLEZ EN AUTOUR DE VOUS ! Pour ceux qui souhaitent nous filer un coup de main pour communiquer sur ce concert, répondez à ce mail, ce sera avec plaisir.***
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