Mr Ben and the Bens

When they arrived on stage they became performers, they became their aesthetic. They were all wearing matching berets, sunglasses and holding orange cocktails. They were relaxed on stage, obviously enjoying themselves, which reflected on the atmosphere of the audience. Mr. Ben kept the audience entertained for example explaining that one song was written about the love of his life (his favourite pen). Moments like this make experiencing the music in person unique and memorable.

It was a very intimate venue, there was hardly anybody there. This created a very relaxed atmosphere and made the experience special for the few who were present. Mr. Ben was the guy who was taking the tickets on the door, he was really friendly and welcoming which made the gig feel more personal and therefore more enjoyable. It made you appreciate that although they were talented musicians and performers, they are human beings just like everybody in the audience.

Mr Ben and the Bens
Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
24.11.18

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Caulder

Caulder The Lending Rooms 31.05.19 The songs were extremely musically created. T he songs progressed through lots of layer, you were watching the texture build. They were thoughtfully composed with build ups and drops. The tunes had a balance of being exposed as well as loud and expressive. A memorable part was where the first half of the last song was played on acoustic guitar and recorded on a loop which was then played back in the second half, layering it with electric guitar and different drums. They were technically constructed and the phrases had dynamic range. There were some talented funky improvisations. The songs have a balance of being organised while DIY and experimental. Their set was varied, each song was quite different. They had such control over their sound. They were extremely in-sync, carrying out well coordinated stops in their songs. They could completely fill the room and created such a full sound out from 2 musicians.

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