Art Conspiracy was neat. This was my first year to attend, and I was blown away at how many people contributed and how fun this event was. This even gets a strong recommendation from me! Here’s my first piece made with my new Canon 7D. Audio recorded with a Zoom H2. Lessons Learned: Recording live… Continue reading Art Conspiracy 5
Category: music
Imogen Heap – Granada Theater – Dallas TX
Imogen Heap’s concert bordered near-magic status last night. Even though she played to a sold-out crowd at the Granada Theater, her performance was peppered with moments of direct address that helped her achieve a playful, friendly level of intimacy with the audience. Her setup was incredible, and her backing band provided extra “mmph” to her… Continue reading Imogen Heap – Granada Theater – Dallas TX
Key To The Highway
So tonight was the guys night hall pass! And my best bud Bill and I put together Eric Clapton’s arrangement (we think) of “Key To The Highway.” So here’s to Friday night! Guitar: Bill Sinclair Vocal: Ben Smithson Download it now! Key To The Highway (mp3)
Oh Mary Don’t You Weep
Oh Mary Don’t You Weep Performed by Ben Smithson & Bill Sinclair Sunday April 26, 2009 at Saint Andrews Christian Church – Carrollton, TX Recorded on Canon Vixia Hf10 mini shoe-mounted shotgun mic. Special thanks to Bill Sinclair for accompaniment and vocals help. Listen: Oh Mary Don’t You Weep
Hallelujah (arr. Reeltime Travelers)
Hallelujah (arr. Reeltime Travelers) Performed by Ben Smithson & Bill Sinclair Sunday April 26, 2009 at Saint Andrews Christian Church – Carrollton, TX Recorded on Canon Vixia Hf10 mini shoe-mounted shotgun mic. Special thanks to Bill Sinclair for accompaniment and vocals help. (My mic on the sound system was turned off for the first part… Continue reading Hallelujah (arr. Reeltime Travelers)
Bill Sinclair Plays Redhead Boy
Bill asked me to get video/audio of him playing a traditional [flat picking] song. He starts slow, but picks up quite a bit at the end. Recorded April 10, 2009. Shot on Canon Vixia HF10. Audio: Sennheiser Evolution G2 wireless lav.
Live Review: Ryan Adams, Paramount Theater, Seattle 1/26/08
From KEXP blog: Live Review: Ryan Adams, Paramount Theater, Seattle 1/26/08
The Hood Internet: Best of 2007
I’ve been following the Hood for a bit now, and I like almost everything they come out with. Here’s their “best of 2007” list.
Grizzly Bear Covers JoJo
I love Grizzly Bear’s cover of JoJo’s song “Too Little Too Late.” Download or read more at gorillavsbear.net.
Amen Break
From Coudal. Here’s an art installation that covers the Amen Break from its inception through to its use today. Good history lesson.