History of mrben
Local Sydney guitarist, singer & songwriter Ben Wever AKA (mrben) is quite the chameleon, his music career over 13 years has shown us diversity in all it's glory. Going back to the old "Witching Hour" days in 2000 - 2003, his song writing & vocal style was a few shades darker than black some would say. After a short break he then stepped away from the original seen hitting the stage performing an array of cover songs with a whole new spin to classic hits such as the Beatles "Norwegian Wood" & Bon Jovi's "Never Say Goodbye" along with many others that were personnel favourites of his. This was the perfect gap to fill for mrben in between his creative projects that kept his desire to perform anywhere at anytime well and truly alive.
Then in 2005 the itch for him to tell a new story was getting stronger, mrben was seeking creative musicians that would compliment his unique style of music and songwriting. Keeping the core of his signature sound true to his character he was ready to embark on something fresh, new and exciting. mrben also wanted others to join him on this new journey, he soon found his musical soulmates and took them on an exciting yet challenging voyage of co-writing, rehearsing & live performing for just over two years. It was then time for mrben to get serious and lock them all down for the pre-production of his debut album "Night & Day" which was set to be released in November 2008.
Working very closely with local producer Lindsay Rimes, the album became an explosive showcase of mrben's combined talents, Ben could not of been happier with the outcome of this long awaited album. mrben had laid down 11 solid songs that beg to be played again and again. The sound of this production is more polished than most debuts. Ben Wever also had another business project brewing in the back ground and wanted to release the debut album under his own independent record label Ordio Productions.
Since the successful launch, east coast tour, publishing deal and changing over of Bass players, mrben is now trimming the project down to an intimate solo show performing the entire album in the acoustic format that it once was. A decision that did not come easy for Ben yet he has admitted a sigh of joy to be back where it all began & has since found himself being closer to the songs than ever before. The temptation to go back to a trio and hit the stage in full force is still there and he will be announcing that shift when it happens. For now, mrben is enjoying working on a new album yet with no "date to launch" in mind and is performing live a little less than before.
mrben will be making himself known again around the music seen yet with a different approach and delivery to his live performances. keep an eye out for his acoustic shows and enjoy the amazing contrast between the "rock" filled album & the somewhat more "tamed" acoustic experience.
Then in 2005 the itch for him to tell a new story was getting stronger, mrben was seeking creative musicians that would compliment his unique style of music and songwriting. Keeping the core of his signature sound true to his character he was ready to embark on something fresh, new and exciting. mrben also wanted others to join him on this new journey, he soon found his musical soulmates and took them on an exciting yet challenging voyage of co-writing, rehearsing & live performing for just over two years. It was then time for mrben to get serious and lock them all down for the pre-production of his debut album "Night & Day" which was set to be released in November 2008.
Working very closely with local producer Lindsay Rimes, the album became an explosive showcase of mrben's combined talents, Ben could not of been happier with the outcome of this long awaited album. mrben had laid down 11 solid songs that beg to be played again and again. The sound of this production is more polished than most debuts. Ben Wever also had another business project brewing in the back ground and wanted to release the debut album under his own independent record label Ordio Productions.
Since the successful launch, east coast tour, publishing deal and changing over of Bass players, mrben is now trimming the project down to an intimate solo show performing the entire album in the acoustic format that it once was. A decision that did not come easy for Ben yet he has admitted a sigh of joy to be back where it all began & has since found himself being closer to the songs than ever before. The temptation to go back to a trio and hit the stage in full force is still there and he will be announcing that shift when it happens. For now, mrben is enjoying working on a new album yet with no "date to launch" in mind and is performing live a little less than before.
mrben will be making himself known again around the music seen yet with a different approach and delivery to his live performances. keep an eye out for his acoustic shows and enjoy the amazing contrast between the "rock" filled album & the somewhat more "tamed" acoustic experience.
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