Ben Bedford
Lincoln's Man
© 2006 Ben Bedford/Butterchine Music (837101294348)
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With songs deep in emotion and lyrics expressive and poignant, Ben delves through human experience in unique ways, often drawing upon American history for inspiration.
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When I write, I have a prevailing sense of longing for simpler moments. I'm not referring to simpler times of the distant past. I am speaking of those moments when emotion is so palpable, the mind takes a snapshot. I see the lights of town on Friday night and the beautiful face of the girl I love, sipping a Sierra Nevada and laughing in the half-glow of the Underground City Tavern. We're surrounded by friends, acquaintances and strangers who pass friendly glances as if to say, "I understand why you are here". I want to transfer that moment onto paper, then into song.
I am also referring to the simplicity of God's natural landscape. The mountains in Colorado and New Mexico, forests in North Carolina, deserts of Arizona, as well as rain, snow, sleet, ice, wind, sunshine and moonlight play their parts in my songs. The constant change in nature is fascinating. At times, the beauty of this unforgiving land seems a blurry backdrop to our modern, hurried existence. In my songs, I try to slow the frames so the mind can interpret and feel the environment.
Of course, everyone knows that neither human emotion nor nature is simple. In fact, few things are more complicated. Neither will ever be completely understood nor harnessed. However, if I can pinpoint the peace of mind one feels on a Friday night with loved ones, after a hard week of work -- or the vast loneliness one feels while driving in solitude across the Great Plains, away from those loved ones, I have accomplished something. That is all I can hope to do.
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Artist of Conscience
author: Hillbilly HaikuIf you love acoustic music with vivid intelligent storytelling akin to Tom Russell, Steve Young, Guy Clark then Ben Bedford will be a most exciting find for you. A midwestern songpoet that can take a moment of history and make it come alive in song for you, Ben is a treasure sure enough. Can't recommend him too highly.
The best of the new year!!
author: Steve ClarkeTen tracks, ten stories; all told in a variety of voices, from vastly different points of view and all worthy of your close attention, as Ben Bedford spins a powerful tale. The lyrics are incisive, moving each story forward to its natural conclusion. Bedford has a distinct quality to his vocal styling; the phrasing and intonation reminiscent of Bruce Cockburn. This is a friendly voice, intense, yet slightly rough edged supported by superb players. Get the CD. Decide for yourself -- you won’t have a single regret.
Rock out to greatness!
author: Michael PhillipsA greatness to Kassarlis and other great places in 2008 that your wondering heart takes you, man!
Lincoln's Man
author: DorothyBest album I've heard in a while. Bedford's voice is warm and inviting, pulling the listener into the story being told. And the stories have a lot of emotion and depth. Love the production too--it isn't overdone and compliments the mood of each song perfectly.
Lincoln's Man
author: Thomas MurthaSuperb album in the top 3 of albums i have bought this year.
great cd
author: gerryGreat cd well done
super CD
author: MidnightGreat CD ---- every song a winner. I love the stories. I've listened to the songs multiple times & still enjoy them all.
Enticing recording, warm sound, good songs, fine performance
author: Gary GordonBen has brought good players, good songs, warm sound and fine performance together with a lovely jacket. I especially enjoy the harmonies of Kari Abate and Sally Barris. If you like acoustic sounds served up with taste, Ben brings it to the table.