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7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-16 01:14:24
December 15 2009 23:53 GMT
#1
It's been awhile since I really fell in love with someone's music.
Then a few days ago in the depths of the internet I stumbled upon a guy called Ben Howard.
This IMO - considering his talent - ridiculously unknown artist, doesn't even have a record deal.

check it out if you like acoustic singer-songwriters


Also checkout his myspace page and listen to his songs,
"are you ready" is my favourite
http://www.myspace.com/benhoward

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ghermination
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
United States2851 Posts
December 16 2009 00:03 GMT
#2
There are several hundred thousand people with voices exactly like his except better, and they are all in popular bands. Also there are tons of people good at tap guitar, and they are also better than him. Altogether he's not that amazing.
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7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-16 00:33:47
December 16 2009 00:09 GMT
#3
On December 16 2009 09:03 ghermination wrote:
There are several hundred thousand people with voices exactly like his except better, and they are all in popular bands. Also there are tons of people good at tap guitar, and they are also better than him. Altogether he's not that amazing.


1) how on earth can someone have exactly the same voice except better, that doesn't even make sense
2) how exactly do you know how skilled he is at tap guitar? cause you just saw 1 or a maximum of 2 vods?
Of course it's still certainly true that there's several people who are more skilled (there always are), but beautiful music is not just about skill.

If you don't like it that's cool, just say you don't like it.
edit: feel free to give examples of those popular bands though
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Equaoh
Profile Joined October 2008
Canada427 Posts
December 16 2009 00:34 GMT
#4
I'm not a big fan of this minimalist spoken-word type stuff, but good for you for finding something that moves you.

I've been really into dreampop/folk lately, and the new Grouper release is my perfect winter album.

Maybe you'll enjoy as well.
7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
December 16 2009 00:41 GMT
#5
On December 16 2009 09:34 Equaoh wrote:
I'm not a big fan of this minimalist spoken-word type stuff, but good for you for finding something that moves you.

I've been really into dreampop/folk lately, and the new Grouper release is my perfect winter album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWSVE198yGw
Maybe you'll enjoy as well.


Ha and I thought patrick watson sounded dreamy
I think the vocals are a bit too far in the background, but I like it overall, gonna check some more stuff out.
Btw, I don't think Howard really does spoken-word type stuff, I think that's pretty much the only song.
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Chef
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
10810 Posts
December 16 2009 00:52 GMT
#6
I must sound like a salesman but when there are musicians like this and nobody fucking knows them it's just sad, so spread the word.

It's just that it sounds pretentious the way you describe it. "Really talented" doesn't really make me want to listen to it, because people will say that about just about anyone. "Watch till the end" is something you often hear conservatives say when they link to a 3 hour preachy political video.

A description of the genre, style, and art direction it takes would be a lot better than just saying you like him and think he deserves more attention.
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TS-Rupbar
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Sweden1089 Posts
December 16 2009 00:53 GMT
#7


I love Lykke Li : D That video the OP posted reminds me of her.

Saw her live once, but I went there alone and I didn't find it that good tbh. The concert I attended was at a festival. She's better suited in a small club like setting, I guess : )
7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-12-16 01:14:52
December 16 2009 01:03 GMT
#8
On December 16 2009 09:52 Chef wrote:
Show nested quote +
I must sound like a salesman but when there are musicians like this and nobody fucking knows them it's just sad, so spread the word.

It's just that it sounds pretentious the way you describe it. "Really talented" doesn't really make me want to listen to it, because people will say that about just about anyone. "Watch till the end" is something you often hear conservatives say when they link to a 3 hour preachy political video.

A description of the genre, style, and art direction it takes would be a lot better than just saying you like him and think he deserves more attention.


I didnt describe genre/style cause I figured after watching the short vid people would see anyways, but yeah I think you're right, my op is probably a bit over the top and should be more objective to let people make up their own mind about it.
Edited the OP a bit to make it sound less preachery
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Xusneb
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada612 Posts
December 16 2009 02:13 GMT
#9
Very interesting - I didn't know about this 'tap guitar' style before this I like acoustic guitar but I prefer people more like Elliot Smith:


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Starparty
Profile Blog Joined December 2004
Sweden1963 Posts
December 16 2009 02:42 GMT
#10
On December 16 2009 09:03 ghermination wrote:
There are several hundred thousand people with voices exactly like his except better, and they are all in popular bands. Also there are tons of people good at tap guitar, and they are also better than him. Altogether he's not that amazing.


i kind of agree, although im not throwing it in your face. Id rather post a video of what I think is a really good song that you might like.

The artist formerly known as Starparty
lac29
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1485 Posts
December 16 2009 03:08 GMT
#11
Interesting vids.
Elwinros
Profile Joined December 2009
United States93 Posts
December 16 2009 03:12 GMT
#12
What is with all this entry level hipster garbage.
Entry level StarCraft players -_-
jalstar
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States8198 Posts
December 16 2009 03:14 GMT
#13
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NonY
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
8748 Posts
December 16 2009 03:14 GMT
#14
On December 16 2009 11:13 Xusneb wrote:
Very interesting - I didn't know about this 'tap guitar' style before this I like acoustic guitar but I prefer people more like Elliot Smith:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQrhA6QtWOM

Cheers

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"Fucking up is part of it. If you can't fail, you have to always win. And I don't think you can always win." Elliott Smith ---------- Yet no sudden rage darkened his face, and his eyes were calm as they studied her. Then he smiled. 'Witness.'
7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
December 16 2009 03:29 GMT
#15
good stuff Xusneb&starparty
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