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Antichump HUMAN in the AUDIOSPHERE
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Antichump HUMAN in the AUDIOSPHERE
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General Info

  • Genre: Drum & Bass / Fusion

    Location Sydney, New South Wales, Au

    Profile Views: 14492

    Last Login: 9/29/2011

    Member Since 11/18/2008

    Website www.benw.info

    Record Label www.groovelands.com + www.pnomad.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Ben Walsh has been touring professionally as a musician and drummer since the age of 18 and is not showing any signs of slowing down the pace. He has earned himself a phenomenal reputation internationally and abroad, and is celebrated as one of Australia's most accomplished percussionists and performers. A student of Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, he studied dance, drama and music before finding his true calling as a musician. His career began in 1994 when he formed the popular trio Pablo Percusso at university and for 8 years they toured throughout Australia and internationally in the US, Canada and Singapore. Ben later joined the Japanese taiko drumming group Taikoz and worked for 6 years with Ian Cleworth and master drummer Eitetsu Hayashi; extensively training in the Wadaiko drum form and performing in Japan. He returned to Sydney and formed the Australian electronic sensation The Bird who he still currently performs with, achieving 6 albums with them during 13 years of performance history. After developing 4 self-directed solo shows and playing the Sydney Opera House with two of these productions he left for Asia, performing in Taipei, Hong Kong and Singapore. He then transitioned into composition and sound design and composed numerous short film and modern dance scores, earning a nomination for Best Score at the prestigious Green Room Awards in Melbourne 2007. Ben most recently composed a 56 minute score for the cult film Fantastic Planet, which debuted at the 2009 Sydney Festival with his Orkestra Of The Underground. His collaborations with master percussionist Bobby Singh has led to the formation of two groups: Dha and Circle of Rhythm with musical performances alongside well-known artists such as Billy Cobham, Ernest Ranglin and Airto Moreira. Ben and Bobby travelled to India several times for collaborations and performances in Mumbai, Dehli and Pune, which inspired the SBS documentary I Belong Everywhere, as part of the VIVA series, featuring Ben and Bobby's musical adventures. Fresh from his New York season on Broadway, Ben is presently co-director and performer in the Tom Tom Crew who have sold out seasons in Edinburgh, London and Sydney solidly for the last 4 years. They have toured extensively throughout Europe with seasons in France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. Currently, Ben continues his 2010 touring schedule overseas and has just recently presented his new work @ the Sydney Opera House; a score to Shaun Tans book The Arrival as part of Graphic festival. Find out more about Ben and visit: http://www.benw.info

  • Members

    Performs with: Tom Tom Crew | The Bird | Circle of Rhythm | Crusty Suitcase Band | Groovelands Soundsystem | Orkestra of the Underground | Dha

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  • Sandy Walsh

     Hope people in Adelaide get to the performance of "The Arrival" and Ben's score with "The Orkestra of the Underground."  http://www.ozasiafestival.com.au/The-Arrival.aspx?showid=74

    8 months ago
  • Sandy Walsh

     Hey Ben congrats for your nomination for Best Music Direction Helpmann Awards 2011.You sure deserve it with all your hard work and devotion to your music.Your family are extremely proud of you and for you.Big love from us all and good vibes.xxxx

    10 months ago
  • Sandy Walsh


    Tom Tom Crew Have fun @ the Adelaide fringe!!!

    Rundle Park, Adelaide :: 10 Feb - 13 March 2011
    Tom Tom Crew

    The Umbrella Revolution


    Preview shows 11 - 13 Feb
    15 Feb - 13th Mar, Tues - Sat (excl 18 Feb) at 9.45pm /Sun at 5pm
    Additional shows 19th Feb, 5th & 12th Mar at 5pm
    (60 mins)
    Tickets Full $38.00
    Conc, Tues & Preview shows $30.00
    Group $35.00


    DIRECT FROM SELL-OUT SEASONS IN NEW YORK, LONDON AND EDINBURGH,
    TOM TOM CREW RETURNS TO ADELAIDE FRINGE 2011

    A SLAP IN THE FACE COLLISION OF SUPER-CHARGED CIRCUS AND HEART-PUMPING MUSIC

    "A raucous good time... no ordinary circus outing... impressive... mesmerising... infectious"
    -Time Out, NY

    "Turntabilism, ridiculously impressive beatboxing, high energy drumming and acrobatics... make a slick modern day circus show that never shifts out of top gear' ***** The List, UK

    Since premiering at 2007 Adelaide Fringe, this mix-mash of circus antics and powerful rhythms has been storming throughout venues and festivals worldwide. In the last twelve months alone, the boys have been on Broadway, London's Southbank Centre, Edinburgh Fringe, Sydney Opera House, a massive tour of Europe and Mt Gambier!

    Audacious acrobatics, phenomenal beat-boxing, master scratching and indescribable drumming displays collide as some of Australia's most phenomenal talents join forces.

    This show is for ALL AGES!


    www.tomtomcrew.com

    Bookings thru FringeTix - 1300 FRINGE (1300 374 643) or www.adelaidefringe.com.au
    www.gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au

    1 year ago
  • Brendan J Boyd

    Hi Ben, just wanted to congratulate you and the Orkestra on The
    Arrival.  I flew in specially from Adelaide and loved the show.  You all
    deserved the standing ovation.  I hope this isn't a one-off
    performance.  All the best with your creative endeavours and thanks for
    such an inspiring and awesome show.




    1 year ago
  • Brendan J Boyd

    Only a month away from the Arrival at the Opera House.  As an artist who also does soundtracks for graphic novels I really look forward to seeing the show and the marriage of music and sequential art.
    Any chance of a "soundtrack" release for Arrival down the track?  All the best - Brendan

    1 year ago
  • Nicola Ossher

    Come check out Alexi Kaye's album launch - it's my last show before heading to Paris!

    2 years ago
  • Kosmic Evolution

    Hi! Thank you, its great to have your friendship and support, hope you enjoy the music and video clips.  Peace, love and wishing you well and happy always. 
    Love Bart & Jody ♥
    KOSMIC EVOLUTION
    Here is our video clip Mystery.

    ♥

    2 years ago
  • Jojomojo

    Hey Ben, I will be there for sure!   Can't wait eeek!!

    2 years ago
  • Jojomojo

    Hi Ben.

    Thanks for your amazing energy at Peat's!  You looked so chuffed to be performing on home turf.  The crowd went NUTS for The Bird!  I dunno how big it was but the volume of applause was awesome.

    Hope to catch another flight with The Bird or be blessed by The Circle of Rhythm sometime sooner rather than later.
    Have a weekid 2010!
    Jojo

    2 years ago
  • Jojomojo

    Hey Ben,
    Any chance that Jake will make an appearance at Peat's?  Pleeease? 

    Many blessings
    Jojo

    2 years ago
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    Greg Sheehan on stage at TEDX today http://t.co/ZuIcO6or

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    Message from Ben: 'Hey all, this weekend is literally a double banger with Circle Of Rhythm at The Basement... http://t.co/8XHoe6A4

  3. Ben Walsh

    Hey all, This w/end is literally a double banger! Circle of Rhythm @ The Basement tonight & #TedxSydney on Sat. Hope to see you there - BW

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