Benny Weinbeck: News

I'm glad summer is here. I'm working on my next CD/download release. I wonder what we'll call it when cd's are obsolete. I've always called them albums anyway. It's always been a collection of songs, so calling it an album seems right. If I said record, that's not totally correct, but it would be a recording, so, hmmm maybe that's the way to go. I'm not sure. 

  We've never said my next LP, or vinyl. Either way, I'm fine tuning my next bunch of songs/pieces, whatever.

I had the pleasure of working with Grammy winner David Darling recently. What an amazing guy! He won this years Grammy for best new age album. Check out his release, "Prayer for Compassion". It's beautiful.

  Finally. I'm currently composing new music for my next CD/Download release of mostly original music. I hope to have it finished by the end of August. Check back for updates. 

  The indie film, "Tamie Tuschi's Toys", I worked on with Melody Gilbert and Kierstan Chace is one of the finalists in the Doc Challenge competition. It was a pleasure working with such successful film makers.

     The trio at the Chambers Hotel is really sounding good. I highly recommend coming down and checking it out.

It's usually Gordy Johnson on bass, me on piano, and Phil Hey, Alden Ikeda, or JT Bates on drums. 

Friday nights we have Marc Anderson on his hybrid percussion kit.

The food is great, the wine is excellent.

We hope to see you!!

Gordy Johnson and I are now playing Friday and Saturday nights at the Chambers Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis.

We're joined by Marc Anderson on percussion, or Phil Hey on Drums.

It's a really cool, comfortable place to get great food and hear great music.
Come on in and say hello.

Cheers!

The Firefly Waltz from my CD, "Sweet Love" and "Rain Song", from my CD, "Make A Wish..." are now available as sheet music.
Available here.http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fStoreID=2602704
I'm also in the middle of producing the second Arkanauts CD for Wild Bill. It is really sounding great. Some incredible performances. Look for it around late November.

My favorite time of year. I'll be performing at the apple orchard, and enjoying some beautiful walks on the trail.

The feature film that I scored last year will be releases on DVD and iTunes on Aug.13.
http://www.midnight-chronicles.com/
A great chance to check out an epic score and a local feature film production.

We had a great time at the Three Crows show in Delano.
It was a nice crowd of listeners. We're hoping to perform there again soon.

After playing at this amazing venue for 22 years, they're closing down.
It's been an amazing gig to say the least.
I'll be there tues thru sat until June 27th.
I'd love to see you.

I'm performing at the Dakota Jazz club this evening.
Gordon Johnson on Bass
Phil Hey on Drums.

I hope to see you.

My latest release is, "FOR FRIENDS AND LOVERS", and is now available at CDbaby.com.
It turned out great. Very romantic, and available just in time for Valentines' Day.

Happy New Year!
It was a swinging session at Damico Cucina for New Years' Eve.
We had an amazing turnout. The band sounded terrific.
A conga line erupted about 11:30, and lasted a good 10 minutes. A really great time was had by all.

I've just delivered the master for my forthcoming release, "for friends and lovers".
It should be available in about 3 weeks. I'm excited, it's a nice collection of ballads, that can all be enjoyed for Valentines' day, and other intimate gatherings.
I'm also composing music for some films by a New York filmmaker.
More to follow.
cheers!

I woke up to 18 degrees today. A little nippy.
I'm currently working on a few recording projects, and scoring some short films.
I'm recording a cd of standard ballads from the 1950's and 60's.
The Wild Bill release turned out great and is for sale at www.arketis.com.

My favorite time of year. I'm currently working on my forthcoming release, "For Friends And Lovers".
It will be released in January 2009.
I will also be scoring a mystery feature with a New York film maker to be released next year as well. (more info to come)

I've had several requests for more of my film project info. I do have another website with more of that information.
Check out
http://bennyweinbeck.com/Home/Home.html
You'll find more info about sessions, dates, projects etc.
It's really an extension of this site, at some point I'll merge the two.
Thanks.

I'm involved in a new project that will feed 10 starving people in need.
With Your Purchase of this CD…10 Hot Meals are served globally to those most in need.
just go here.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/ftwm With Your Purchase of this CD…10 Hot Meals are served globally to those most in need.
Very worthwhile cause.

Wow, I can't believe June is right around the corner. I've been busy working on a film soundtrack, and I'm looking forward to some CD projects coming up this summer.
I played on 5 songs, on Becky Schlegel's forthcoming release out soon.http://www.beckyschlegel.com

Happy New Year!
Time to start fresh. Maybe even finish up my to do list.
I'll be doing a lot more work in the studio in the coming months, scoring a film, and some other recording projects.
I'll put up more information in my next updates.
Watch for some new CD releases this year.
Cheers!

Be sure to order your "Peaceful Christmas", solo piano CD at cdbaby.com.
It's very relaxing, and peaceful for this hectic time of year.

I finished recording a relaxing jazz project with Gordy Johnson(bass), and Phil Hey(drums) last week. It will be titled "corner cafe""relaxing jazz", on the Lifescapes label. Available at target soon.
Jeff Victor composed all of the tunes and produced the sessions at
Brewhouse with Rob running the mix.
I'm still working on the never ending sound design for the Midnight Chronicles feature film as well as the music.
I'm also currently working on a theme for a family oriented video game.
Good stuff.
Also gearing up for the holiday season. Lots of public performances coming up.
Check the calendar.
Cheers!!!

The new trailer is online at http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/midnight/ Go see and hear it.

I've finished the Midnight Chronicles music for the trailer of the upcoming feature film.
I've been doing several live dates around Minneapolis, having lots of fun.
It's been a great summer so far.

I'm currently focusing my attention on the sound design and musical score for the upcoming feature film,
"The Midnight Chronicles".
It's a medieval fantasy.

Visit http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/midnight/index.html

I've been recording with Todd Clouser(see links) at Fur Seal again this week,
he's got another batch of great tunes.
Have you checked out our last project, "BAJA", yet?
Good music, not over-produced. Most of the tunes were done in 2-3 takes.
Also working on some music for the indie film, "THE KNUGGLE INCIDENT". A dark comedy.
I did the sound design and music for the film, "The Last", a sci-fi picture by Fantasy Flight studio. It was part of the annual 48 hour film festival. We didn't get any much sleep, but it was really fun. It will be playing June 14th at the Riverview theatre.

The “BAJA”, project with Todd Clouser is finished and available for purchase. It turned out great. We recorded the entire CD in two days at Furseal Studio. Some nice jazz/rock tunes composed by Todd. We did about two takes each and chose the best. Very natural, live, organic feel to all of the tracks.
CLICK THE BUY LINK TO PURCHASE.

Wow, 2007!
I'm looking forward to a busy year.

I've finished the "Baja", recording project with Todd Clouser,
I'm working on an 8 CD set of ambient music with various nature backgrounds for PC Treasures, and doing the score and sound design for the Midnight Chronicles feature film.(see bennyweinbeck.com or
midnight-film.com for production notes.),
That, and playing some live shows.(check the calendar)
I've also got a few other recording projects in the mix, so the year is starting out with a bang.
Cheers!