Freedom Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ben Harper! Not much said about Ben Harper on SNA? Don't know why, he's a 'true' performer and the real deal to watch 'live'! Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals have just 'reformed' and have been playing at the famous 'Fillmore'! They are putting up 'all' of their gigs (at The Fillmore) for free download! I have downloaded the second gig and I have to say it's phenomenal! Great mix, great setlist, and a fresh excitement from the whole band! Ben Harper puts a 'lot' of other bands to shame with his 'real' intensity when performing 'live'! He is playing at the 'Blues & Roots' festival here in Australia over Easter. I've seen him live and I will say that he is without doubt one of the most intense and exciting acts I have ever seen! (and that includes 'Deep Purple'). Any thoughts out there on this 'true' performer? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Love Ben Harper, may have to spin Live From Mars again tonight. A fav of mine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacewise Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Yeh, I'm a fan of ben harper, got 8 of his albums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundfan Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I can take him or leave him these days. Was a fan at start of his career, but he hasn't released anything that interests me for quite a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PorkBun69s Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Same..live from Mars is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt301 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I was playing his Diamonds on the inside album just recently. This is one of my favourite Ben Harper albums but more recent albums feel a bit like he's just going through the motions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Poort Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 First seen him play at the Prince of Wales at the time fight for your mind was released. Incredible gig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey d Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'm a fan too. My fave is the live album with the Blind Boys Of Alabama. The dvd blows me away every time. All classic gospel songs. That was the first time I really realised the Harper has an amazing voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Ben Harper is someone who I can take or leave. I reckon 'White Lies for Dark Times' is quite a good album though. I suspect he would be quite a good live performer. Edited March 30, 2015 by emesbee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ben Harper is someone who I can take or leave. I reckon 'White Lies for Dark Times' is quite a good album though. I suspect he would be quite a good live performer. Yeah, Relentless7 are great, very hard edged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolster Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ben Harper! Not much said about Ben Harper on SNA? Don't know why, he's a 'true' performer and the real deal to watch 'live'! http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/70951-who-are-your-favourite-modern-blues-artists/?hl=%2Bmodern+%2Bblues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Yeah, Relentless7 are great, very hard edged. That's what I like about that album, it has a harder edge to it. More rock oriented, and seems to have more energy than some of the earlier albums of his I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey d Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Oddly enough, it's the rockier albums that don't appeal to me. Live, he is obviously a top shelf artist. Great stage presence. Have seen him at Bluesfest a couple of times. His quieter moments are more meaningful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Oddly enough, it's the rockier albums that don't appeal to me. Live, he is obviously a top shelf artist. Great stage presence. Have seen him at Bluesfest a couple of times. His quieter moments are more meaningful. I've got a good friend that likes his quieter stuff and isn't into his rockier stuff. Ben can get rather full-on into grungier/hard edged songs, but that's what I like about him! He is so passionate when he plays rock or ballads! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyflip Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Love him! Was just listening to 'Live From Mars' the other day (see Currently Spinning thread). And have 4 of his vinyl LP's on the way from the States atm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey d Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Picked this up a while ago on vinyl. Ben & his mum singing more traditional style country songs. Very nice recording, sung & played with a lot of feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyflip Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Picked this up a while ago on vinyl. Ben & his mum singing more traditional style country songs. Very nice recording, sung & played with a lot of feeling. Didn't know what to make of this at first (I think she is a pretty weak singer), but it has grown on me after 5 listens. Edited March 31, 2015 by candyflip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentient Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I only saw this thread last night, went to the Ben Harper site, and the 4th night of the Fillmore shows is still available (but will time out in a matter of hours). http://www.benharper.com/news/2015/fillmore-night-4-free-download I'm listening to it now, really enjoying it. Grab it quick, if you dont already have it? If anyone has the first 3 nights, can you PM me. Edited March 31, 2015 by ozmillsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I only saw this thread last night, went to the Ben Harper site, and the 4th night of the Fillmore shows is still available (but will time out in a matter of hours). http://www.benharper.com/news/2015/fillmore-night-4-free-download I'm listening to it now, really enjoying it. Grab it quick, if you dont already have it? If anyone has the first 3 nights, can you PM me. I've got the 26th March show, not sure if it's the second or third? Gonna download the 4th show today. I'd be interested to get the other 2 shows of anyone has them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentient Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I notice the night 4 link has now expired. If anyone wants it, send me a PM. It really is very good, IMO. 23 tracks, over 2 hours of quality live music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I'm spinning the 4th night and it has some amazing tracks! Different set list to the 2nd night with some extended gems thrown in! So refreshing to see an artist play very 'varied' set lists from night to night! Great band! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nada Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nada Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Amazingly good soundboard recording. Ben Harper is uber talented. Thanks for the heads up. Pity the original downloads expired. Were they flac or lossy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentient Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Lossy MP3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nada Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 what rate mp3? Imagine having the original in HD........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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