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sj.brodiesj.brodie Posts: 468
edited July 2008 in Other Music
Been wanting to get into something else and was inspired by one of Ed's sidekicks - Ben Harper. So far, i'm impressed by these two songs

Better Way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TILzJ-_4urk&feature=related

With My Own Two Hands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9WB3KTX0rQ&feature=related

This is real alternative music....where should i start with Ben Harper?
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    CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    sj.brodie wrote:
    Been wanting to get into something else and was inspired by one of Ed's sidekicks - Ben Harper. So far, i'm impressed by these two songs

    Better Way
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TILzJ-_4urk&feature=related

    With My Own Two Hands
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9WB3KTX0rQ&feature=related

    This is real alternative music....where should i start with Ben Harper?
    Get diamonds on the inside! Its a great album! Basically u can't go wrong with Ben:)
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
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    Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,486
    Only seen him once live, back in 06. Such a great show, so go see him if he plays near you.

    Burn to shine
    Diamonds on the inside
    Both sides of the gun

    3 really good albums imo.
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    aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,118
    And I would recommend getting:

    Welcome to the Cruel World
    Fight For Your Mind
    and Lifeline, his newest album.

    All 3 are terrific albums!!
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    Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,486
    Basically, just listen to everything

    Diamonds on the inside to start off with :D
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    Inhiding230Inhiding230 Posts: 362
    I don't really listen to much of his stuff but his live shows are amazing.

    Another band you should try out is John Butler Trio - another amazing live act.
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    the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    ben harper is freaking awesome! diamonds on the inside is my favorite album as far as a whole.

    but all his stuff is great!

    have seen him live once, and i would recomend him to anyone!!
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 28,996
    Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite's Get Up on red vinyl for sale:


    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
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    my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    LukinFan said:
    Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite's Get Up on red vinyl for sale:


    They had these autographed at his shows... I regret not grabbing one
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,617
    Do you like 'Rockin' Ben Harper?'

    If so, go straight to R7 stuff.

    They are really good, live:



    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 30,617
    ^^^ love, love, love Jordan Richardson on drums for R7.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
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    PapPap Aspra Spitia, Greece Posts: 28,223
    I've got to tell you my friend: If you're into Ben and his collabs, then you're into some really Bad Habits! :smile:

    Athens 2006 / Milton Keynes 2014 / London 1&2 2022 / Seattle 1 2024 / Dublin 2024 / Manchester 2024 / London 2024
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 28,996
    my2hands said:
    LukinFan said:
    Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite's Get Up on red vinyl for sale:


    They had these autographed at his shows... I regret not grabbing one
    Damn, that would be pretty cool.  Do you remember how much they were selling them for?
    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
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    kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,890
    LukinFan said:
    my2hands said:
    LukinFan said:
    Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite's Get Up on red vinyl for sale:


    They had these autographed at his shows... I regret not grabbing one
    Damn, that would be pretty cool.  Do you remember how much they were selling them for?
    I saw them back in early May and they had autographed vinyl copies of No Mercy In This Land for $20. Would have loved to pick up an autographed or just simply the red vinyl of Get Up too but they didn't have them back then.
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    uninnocent-uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    F Me In The Brain said:
    ^^^ love, love, love Jordan Richardson on drums for R7.
    He was always fun to watch.

    All Ben Harper is good Ben Harper. Dude doesn't have a bad song in my books and his concerts are always amazing. I'm always a proponent of starting with the earliest album and working your way to the newest. That said, working in reverse is also a good method.
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    rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    uninnocent- said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    ^^^ love, love, love Jordan Richardson on drums for R7.
    He was always fun to watch.

    All Ben Harper is good Ben Harper. Dude doesn't have a bad song in my books and his concerts are always amazing. I'm always a proponent of starting with the earliest album and working your way to the newest. That said, working in reverse is also a good method.
    Pink Balloon isn't a bad song, but it's not one I ever want to hear lol
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
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    my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    edited June 2018
    Saw Ben w/Charlie last week... show was amazing... and then they dropped a 20 minute "When The Levee Breaks" in the encore and I was fucking blown away. Bravo!

    Dont go to this tour looking for classic Ben or older popular Ben... only stuff with Charlie and covers, and it was awesome for a big fan like myself... you will not hear Steal My Kisses
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    kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,890
    my2hands said:
    Saw Ben w/Charlie last week... show was amazing... and then they dropped a 20 minute "When The Levee Breaks" in the encore and I was fucking blown away. Bravo!

    Dont go to this tour looking for classic Ben or older popular Ben... only stuff with Charlie and covers, and it was awesome for a big fan like myself... you will not hear Steal My Kisses
    Before they kicked off the tour back at the end of March, Ben & Charlie did an event at the Grammy Museum in LA, with a interview/Q&A and a 5 song mini-set. The theater there only holds 200 people so with the small confines, they had a couple of their road cases pushed up against the walls of the outer aisles on either side. Walking by one on the way out, it had what looked like a rehearsal set list taped inside it in plain sight. Couldn’t help but peek at it and was in awe when I saw “When The Levee Breaks” on it. Was so eager for their proper show to roll around in May and was absolutely blown away when they played it. Highly recommend catching them on this tour if you can, especially since they’re playing such intimate venues.
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    NT265991NT265991 Posts: 5
    Hello fellow Ben Harper fans, I have 4 extra tickets for the Ben/Charlie show at Thalia Hall in Chicago on 7/30. It is a general admission show and I just looking to get my money back because I bought too many, so if anyone wants to buy them at face value, please contact me. 
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    LukinFanLukinFan Florida Posts: 28,996
    Man, I wish Ben and Charlie were coming to Florida. Ben and the IC came to Jacksonville last year, but seeing him with Charlie would be something special. The Innocent Criminals were pretty damn cool though.
    www.RLMcDaniel.com

    1996: Ft Lauderdale
    1998: Birmingham
    2000: Charlotte, Tampa
    2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
    2004: Kissimmee
    2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
    2010: MSG2
    2012: Music Midtown
    2014: Memphis
    2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest
    2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
    2022: Nashville
    2023: Ft. Worth II
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