Artist: Benza
Title Of Album: If
Year Of Release: Nov-25-2009
Label: Psy-Harmonics Records
Genre: Psychedelic / Progressive / Tech
Tracklist
01. Core Beliefs
02. Versatile Storage Solutions
03. Something Blue
04. Outsourcery
05. Archivo Corrupto
06. Jaco
07. Suite For Sharni
08. Barefoot
09. Punchy
10. Jacot At 124
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Benza OnLine
A man of many guises, Ben Rynderman has led a
chameleonic existence in Australia's music
industry for many years.
Most, however, will know him as Benza -
producer, remixer, DJ and proud Australian
export to the international Psychedelic
Trance community for over 10 years. Having
toured extensively through Europe, Japan, the
US, South America, Russia and Israel, Ben has
truly established himself as a force in the
world's electronic scene.
With if (SUB, 2009), Ben has shown again that
he won't be constrained by the parameters of
style or genre. Tracks have slowed down,
resembling more a psychedelic work in
Tech-House than the Housey Psy-Trance of his
previous 3 albums. Elements are stripped
back, allowing sonic textures room to breathe
without the incessant layering of melody.
Psychedelic elements are pushed forward as
the hero of a soundscape rather than
providing decoration for 'hands in the air'
moments. Case in point - Jacob, an otherwise
ambient chapter of this ambitious album,
features a blistering verse from Australian
Hip Hop icon Bias B. There is risk here,
handled with class.
The album oozes sophistication, yet remains
entirely humble - inviting a listener to step
beyond their preconceived sonic notions in to
an experience. It really begs the question,
if..
ENJOY