See that picture? Ben Folds took that picture. Understand? Just try to remember. I remembered because someone passed me a link for a Ben Folds show back in December where he debuted some new songs. The recording begins with Folds explaining that they had new material that they were working out. They have 13 songs recorded, supposedly.
I have really had a serious love for Ben Folds for a long time… but maybe the same old thing was getting old for me too, because I forgot the last time I played him on my iPod. Listening to him again after a long break was pretty surprising because what he played , while still being very “signature Folds”, broke some boundaries–in a genre where he may well be the only member. My favorite of the bunch was stuck in my head for a while and I’m pleased to share it. Enjoy:
MP3: Ben Folds – “Brainwashed” Live – 12/19/07
Here are the rest:
MP3: Ben Folds – “Free Coffee” Live – 12/19/07 (Song starts 1:10)
*He uses some distortion and an autopan on the piano. It was only a matter of time… if you ask me…
*Still very nasty.
MP3: Ben Folds – “Effington” Live – 12/19/07
MP3: Ben Folds – ” You Don’t Know Me” Live – 12/19/07 (Song starts 1:20)
MP3: Ben Folds – “The Bitch Went Nuts” Live – 12/19/07 (Song starts 1:00)
MP3: Ben Folds – “Errant Dog” Live – 12/19/07 (Song starts 1:10)
Get: Show Info | Whole Show Recording
Support the Folds always, damnit!
Thanks for this post! Nice to hear some new stuff.
Thanks for the songs! I like your recommended songs :)
Thanks for the great post! Read it like 4 times already!
Also, thanks for the awesome upload of the whole show! I do have a request… in the zip file, you forgot to add track 9 “Bastard”. Can you either upload that or send it to me? paparock@gmail.com
Thanks again! Love me some Folds!
Hah, I like this guy. But, gah, when I saw the title I thought you ment the band Ben Folds Five. Meh, I think I like this guy better than Ben Folds Five. :P