Ben Allan
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Ben Allan is a solo musician that has been involved in making music his whole life. Playing in various Bands Ben decided to dabble into his own mind and experiences and share it with anyone with an open ear and mind.
Do you play live?
I usually just end up playing live at partys and for friends. I love performing, in the past I've played shows with Bands.
Special Moments....probably when we went on after a band that drove the crowd away and I started to sing and I looked up after the first song and there were like twice as many people as before.
Special Moments....probably when we went on after a band that drove the crowd away and I started to sing and I looked up after the first song and there were like twice as many people as before.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think that as much as I hate the fact that human nature itself relys on systems and patterns to function properly we do need to embrace the digital era or it will overtake us and we will all end up being the middle aged people who dont know how to use a computer...and the internet is a great promotional tool if you use it wisely
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Of course I would, record contracts ensure that you'll have help with all angles of you're artistry, you can get royally skrewed in the end but given the right resourses and the right people I think that one could make a difference in the world.
Band History:
for full bio see my website; benallan.bravehost.com
Your influences?
I'm extremely diverse in my listenings...um
I like things that can change the way you think about a subject or an opinion...everything from the classics like Floyd and the Doors to newer sounds like Bjork or whatever... I love the musical conception...if someone really works hard on something worthwhile and meaningful I'll listen to it.
I like things that can change the way you think about a subject or an opinion...everything from the classics like Floyd and the Doors to newer sounds like Bjork or whatever... I love the musical conception...if someone really works hard on something worthwhile and meaningful I'll listen to it.
Favorite spot?
A place back in the woods of my hometown where my friends and I would go and be free of the world for a few hours; called Mountain Rapids..
Equipment used:
Simon & Patrick acoustic guitar
Bravo Classical acoustic guitar
Ibanez SA160 electric guitar
Epiphone G13 electric guitar
Yamaha "Eterna" electric guitar
Peavey Stereo Chorus 212
Yamaha PSR 275 Keyboard
Various Hand Drums
Apex 435 Condensor Mic
AKG and Shure mics
Alto L-12 mixer
Bravo Classical acoustic guitar
Ibanez SA160 electric guitar
Epiphone G13 electric guitar
Yamaha "Eterna" electric guitar
Peavey Stereo Chorus 212
Yamaha PSR 275 Keyboard
Various Hand Drums
Apex 435 Condensor Mic
AKG and Shure mics
Alto L-12 mixer
Anything else...?
I play my music to be listened to, and I am always trying to expand my audience...so if you want something real, and passionate, check out my shit.