The Altruistic Messiah: Direction, and other things ( Electronic-Guitar-Synthesizer/& Vocals)
(Big Bad) Benny Beatlebomb: Synchronized Surupy Audiophile Structures (Drums/vox)
Stun Dexim: Subsonic Subliminal Mob Psychology (Bass/& Vocals)
Influences
Dennis Wilson (& his brothers Brian & Carl Wilson), Christine McVie,
John Lennon, Alex Cima, Stan Kenton (& His Orchestra), Willie Nelson, Karlhienz Stochausen, Miles Davis, Mott The Hoople, Robert Fripp & Brian Eno, Gabor Szabo,The Mahavishnu Orchestra, The Who, David Bowie, Motzart, Holst, Zappa, Merle Haggard, Mahler, Andrew Loydd Weber, Beethoven, George Gershwin, Ella, Hendrix, The Monkees, John Coltrane, James Brown, Robert Johnson, Tchicolvsky, Black Sabbath, chamber music, the sounds from footsteps or helicopters, when it's raining, the crashing of surf and The Velvet Underground are a few of the major musical influences that come to mind. Those guys and that old stuff, the turn of the 21st century, the 1920s, late '50s, the '60s, early '70s, and especially everything that we have not yet heard!
Sounds Like
Organized Sonic Events !?!?
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Not every Rock & Roller can combine various elements of reggae & country western hip licks on guitar with a combination of exotic World vocals , a dissonant choir , an overly bodacious Rock drummer , two bass guitarists , & even toss in a symphony orchestra in this extremely loose , kind of Jazzy / Grateful Dead style of an extended jam session ~ recorded in mono at my Ashram / Asylum whilest partying like a maniacal rock star with his final death wish ~ on a week long binge that has no ending in sight , & very well might continue well into the next couple of years ~ and look this good doing it ..... (Actually that song was yesterday)
. . . . It's tough being me ~ but someone's gotta do it !!!!!!
I am ~ The Altruistic Messiah ~ Ben Vandagriff ~
And on this very day ~
I ~ His Divine Grace Himself ~ Now do proclaim ~
Together, we are sharing in a prototype of social engineering that is bringing different media's into a shared collective. One that is lending light to darkness ~ as my sisters & brothers, together we've created, as both a team & individuals ~ so many strides in mass communication that the exponential ramifications will echo throughout ~ not only our very lives but for all eternity ~ infinity ~ as victory is ours to share with every single living person ~ forevermore !
In the schizophonetic statistical analysis of artistic achievement ~ there is often more than one point of view available at any given time . . .
& if we were to let history decide ~ we might not be around to let them know if they've got it all right or all wrong anyways . . .
The way I hear it ~ it's different every single time !
So If I decide to butter someone up with flowery songs of praise ~ so be it ~ for I do tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve, so to speak.
I would plug my body of work , as well as my my my newest tune at this time
~ yet I realize everyone reading this knows I am doing that anyway . . .
I'm writing songs for both of my next projects ~ the follow-up to my debut CD now available on Moiko Records ~ it's a new concept album I've been (Ben) working on for over a year & a half ~ as well as the awesome new version of The Altruistic Messiah's latest touring band ~ a line up consisting of life long friends & a few of the most amazingly talented new individuals I have just recently had the honor to become associated with !
I am always wishing each & every one of you the very best ~ & this continues to be the primary focus of any & all communication between us as individuals ~ it is my belief that this concern is fundamental in the advancement of humanity ~ & that this is the reason we are alive ~ that this is what we are living for ~ as human nature must transcend into something greater than it ever has been (Ben) ~ as every single one of us collectively evolve into everything we are destined realize ~ & we must leave no man or woman behind ~ FUCK WAR ~ I know I go way of the beat & path often ~ but I love everyone !!!!!!
Now this is not to say if I had an unlimited budget ~ that I wouldn't go out and obtain the finest talent available ~ in order to enhance my vision ~ I think the London Symphony Orchestra would come in quite handy ~ as well as innumerable other highly trained & talented professional musicians, visual artists, actors, dancers, choreographers, film makers, writers, comedians, magicians, street performers etc., etc., you get the idea (I wonder if the Mormon Tabernacle Choir could pencil me in next Friday) as well as many of the unique talents I've found here on myspace , on Music Nation & on the Moiko Records Site ~ which by the way , if you would like to check me out at Moiko ~ this is the URL ...
http://moikonetwork.ning.com/
. . . . just tell ..em Ben sent you & I'm sure they'll let you in !
Anywayzzzzz ~ They say you can WISH in one hand ~
So you can call me Ben ~ & you are always welcome in my Ashram / Asylum !
Ben Vandagriff ( a.k.a. The Alrtuistic Messiah ) was born in the greater Los Angeles area, sometime after Elvis made that first song for his Mother, before the Beatles and that whole British invasion thing. Before surf music, after bebop, ... you get the idea ... by now he’s an old man, ... so he thinks he knows a LOT more than he actually does ... but he HAS definitely been around the block a couple times. As a multi-level ~ singer/songwriter ~ composer ~ producer ~ performance artist ~ session musician ~ all around good guy & well known electronic/guitar/synthesist ~ sonic technician & he is the promoter of a product that is nothing, if not undeniably his own !
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He's come from here to hell in a hand basket and back ~ so many,many times !
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'May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.'
Ben Smith kicked off Song 4 with an awesome drum line! Come and submit your melody to Ben's track. We are looking for vocal submissions for Song 2 and it's time to vote for the Bass line for Song 3. Congrats to our winner, Jess Rollings, for his killer guitar track and he is now the proud owner of a Snowball by Blue Microphones! We are excited to take our first song into production and we couldn't have done it without you! Thanks to our members and contributing artists. Stop by and you could be on the next Popsong ! Visit Popsong 3.0
Hey A.M. why just 2 songs now? I know you got a big stach. How's that studio of yours? Sorry I haven't stayed in touch but you're a favorite on my page and look man I do value your friendship. We gonna do a gig one day right? Anyway your talents are noted and valued. Just wanted to let you know that. Say hello to your guitar(s) for me.
"'The Twist' was a guided missile launched from the ghetto into the heart of suburbia. The Twist succeeded, as politics, religion and law could never do, in writing in the heart and soul what the Supreme Court could only write on the books."
by: Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) When I go alone at night to my love-tryst, birds do not sing, the wind does not stir, the houses on both sides of the street stand silent. It is my own anklets that grow loud at every step and I am ashamed.
When I sit on my balcony and listen for his footsteps, leaves do not rustle on the trees, and the water is still in the river like the sword on the knees of a sentry fallen asleep. It is my own heart that beats wildly -- I do not know how to quiet it.
When my love comes and sits by my side, when my body trembles and my eyelids droop, the night darkens, the wind blows out the lamp, and the clouds draw veils over the stars. It is the jewel at my own breast that shines and gives light. I do not know how to hide it.
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