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Transcription / Re: Years of Ben Folds Transcriptions
« Last post by ASentimentalGuy on April 23, 2021, 02:35:51 PM »It's April 23rd, 2021 and Alex is still emailing out those sweet, sweet Folds files! Thanks Alex!
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News / Re: Chances for any new music? And which direction?
« Last post by Allison on October 30, 2020, 08:29:47 AM »If you're not a member of Ben's Patreon you wouldn't know, but he has been recording a new record during quarantine. He does seem surprised by it as well, as he's been drawn to more orchestral things lately.
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News / Re: Chances for any new music? And which direction?
« Last post by zackmitder9 on July 12, 2020, 11:57:38 PM »When has he mentioned not liking TSOTLOTM?
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/rpyq8k/rank-your-records-ben-folds
Ben was asked to rank his records for VICE in 2015. TSOTLOTM was his least favourite BFF album, saying it was not "a record of the time somehow."
In a way I doubt any kind of rock album would be "a record of the time" for Ben in 2020 or the next years. That's what I'm afraid of - that Ben "is done" with that.
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News / Re: Chances for any new music? And which direction?
« Last post by Steady As She Goes on July 08, 2020, 12:08:59 PM »I would LOVE to hear a new upbeat album, a rock album. So There was indeed mostly the concerto, the 8 other songs just seemed tacked on. Capable of Anything, Not a Fan, and Yes Man appear ground up written for the album, but So There is ancient, Long Way to Go is from WTN days, F10DA isn't a real song per say, Phone in a Pool was lifted from unreleased recording sessions, and I'm Not the Man is a rejected song from a movie soundtrack. I really feel we haven't gotten a front to back Ben Folds album in years. When has he mentioned not liking TSOTLOTM? Just curious.
He did just drop 2020, which seems like a fun little song to hold us over... at least I hope that's all it is, because it isn't exactly the next Annie Waits, hah.
He did just drop 2020, which seems like a fun little song to hold us over... at least I hope that's all it is, because it isn't exactly the next Annie Waits, hah.
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News / Chances for any new music? And which direction?
« Last post by zackmitder9 on June 18, 2020, 07:20:22 AM »Is it just me, or is Ben actually having a hard time writing new songs?
"So there" is almost 5 years old. As a fan of Ben Folds Five from the beginning I found the album quite mediocre. The songs "So There" and "Long Way To Go" are based on very old ideas. Composing the piano concert seems to me almost like an escape from writing another rock album. I loved "The Sound of the Life..." but Ben has said on different occasions that he doesn't like it much. I have more and more the impression that Ben is not very interested in writing single songs or playing with a band anymore. That would be such a pity because he is an outstanding songwriter.
I understand that he has to develop as a musician. But does he himself know in which direction he wants to develop? Do we get more classical music? Will there be any album at all? I get a bit frustrated. Did he mention anything about new material in his "Sat Apartment Request"?
"So there" is almost 5 years old. As a fan of Ben Folds Five from the beginning I found the album quite mediocre. The songs "So There" and "Long Way To Go" are based on very old ideas. Composing the piano concert seems to me almost like an escape from writing another rock album. I loved "The Sound of the Life..." but Ben has said on different occasions that he doesn't like it much. I have more and more the impression that Ben is not very interested in writing single songs or playing with a band anymore. That would be such a pity because he is an outstanding songwriter.
I understand that he has to develop as a musician. But does he himself know in which direction he wants to develop? Do we get more classical music? Will there be any album at all? I get a bit frustrated. Did he mention anything about new material in his "Sat Apartment Request"?
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Transcription / Tutorial for Silver Street Intro from Live Album
« Last post by tphillips09 on May 22, 2020, 09:35:28 AM »Hey y'all--whoever is here anyway. I feel like I'm the guy who showed up super late to the party. I just discovered Ben Folds like two years ago and have had a ton of fun learning his music and doing transcriptions. Looks like this forum's heyday was like ten years ago unfortunately before I had time to get on the scene. Anyway for what it's worth if there are still folks out there learning this style of music I made a youtube tutorial for "Silver Street" from the Live Album. Just the intro riff, cause it's great.
I don't know... it's quarantine and I needed a project. Alright have a good one!
ECHO Echo echo eccchooo....
https://youtu.be/tQLmw3m41KI
I don't know... it's quarantine and I needed a project. Alright have a good one!
ECHO Echo echo eccchooo....
https://youtu.be/tQLmw3m41KI
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Transcription / Re: My Cover of One Down (original live transcription)
« Last post by oneangryman on May 15, 2020, 01:43:00 PM »https://youtu.be/vouwu7RFNOM
Just discovered Ben Folds about two years ago and have had such a joyous time learning his music. I try to tackle the covers slowly by ear using his live album as a reference (best live piano album of all time...) and do my best to get the little piano nuances.
Sheet music!!!!!! Bravo
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General Board / Re: Best Concerts You've Ever Been To
« Last post by Steady As She Goes on April 17, 2020, 07:18:19 AM »I saw Ben in Boston last August with Violent Femmes. Ben was great, I met him earlier during his book signing, but I was really impressed with Violent Femmes too! Pleasant surprise.
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Transcription / Re: Years of Ben Folds Transcriptions
« Last post by oneangryman on January 01, 2020, 07:15:04 PM »Hey all (this is alex), Just wanted to let everyone know this is still going strong in 2020 
Thanks all for the kind words.
Thanks all for the kind words.
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General Board / Re: Selling my collection
« Last post by jpar on July 18, 2019, 10:53:00 AM »I'm interested in the Fear of Pop tape.