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New "Supergroup" with Ben Harper

JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,697
edited August 2010 in Other Music
http://fistfulofmercy.com/

perhaps a semi-supergroup
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  • gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
    Yeah, I'd say it's a step below Monsters of Folk in Supergroup status, but I'll still be interested. I haven't heard any music Ben Harper made that I don't like.
  • JL19851JL19851 Posts: 209
    Does this mean he's done scratching the Relentless7 itch? Maybe that severe illness in R7 pulled the plug on the band completely rather than simply cancelling a few shows? Is the album they promised in the fall this past spring going to be shelved to promote this new thing?

    I think this actually poses more questions than anything...especially considering that Ben has been toting new bands the past few years like he had been toting new genres in the early 00's.
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    Saw this email in my inbox this morning and was hoping it was a release date for the R7 album, but this sounds cool....although my computer is all jacked up and I can't get the video to play right. mP3 anyone??

    As far as R7, I was unaware of there being a severe illness in the band. Any info?
    I suppose that illness could delay the release of the album a while and apparently it has because it has been done since April and the release date has been since then "this fall". Since there is no announced release date for Give Til Its Gone now I guess we'll have to wait. I would prefer the R7 album, but this should be cool too. Ben doesn't do anything bad
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  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    THAT's a pretty song. this is indeed interesting.
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  • TiaMijaTiaMija Posts: 597
    Great combo! I love that it appears to be all acoustic. Is it just me, or does the combination of their voices make them sound a bit like Peter Gabriel?

    Joseph Arthur's Honey and the Moon is one of my favorite songs ever:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L125rNM_NXY
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    very interesting....i like it.
    Ben's certainly been busy lately. It makes me wonder if he'll ever get the Innocent Criminals back together...i hope so.
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,697
    http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/m ... l_of_mercy

    The violin player is Jessie Greene, who plays with the Foo Fighters.
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb100826fistful_of_mercy

    The violin player is Jessie Greene, who plays with the Foo Fighters.
    Thhanks for this. Cool stuff.
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  • Shawn Smith CollectiveShawn Smith Collective Posts: 986
    Joseph Arthur is a superb artist.
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  • MysteryTrainMysteryTrain Singapore Posts: 1,189
    My God; Dhani Harrison looks almost exactly like his father in the 70's!
  • geckogecko Posts: 1,712
    New one, 'Restore Me':
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkfIlV7Nur8
    Annoyed the hell outta me, which means everyone else will love it. ;) But I love the violin.
  • ZosoZoso Posts: 6,425
    KevDylan wrote:
    My God; Dhani Harrison looks almost exactly like his father in the 70's!

    yeah he is a splitting image actually.. i love everyone in this band but honestly have lost touch on ben harper stuff since the innocent criminal days.
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  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    Audio/Video stream of radio show.
  • JL19851JL19851 Posts: 209
    I haven't had a chance to hear this yet, though I am sure it is probably good since Ben Harper rarely disappoints. I also read the Rolling Stone story on this...apparently there is a full album coming out at some point coupled with a tour in October, so all good stuff.

    I just hope Ben doesn't pull a Les Claypool and get involved in so many projects at once that it is too much energy to keep pace and you ultimately lose interest. I mean, in the late-90s, between Primus, Claypool's Flying Frog Brigade, his work with Buckethead, his solo stuff, possibly Sausage reunion, and the like...I just couldn't keep up and maintain interest.
  • JL19851JL19851 Posts: 209
    FYI, I took a gander around and see the tentative release date for this album is 10/5/10...which raises the question as to when the Relentless7 album is coming out.
  • stargirl69stargirl69 Posts: 6,387
    Sounds great ... I adore anything Ben does.I couldn't see any info on it.Is there a release date?
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  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Looking forward to everything that comes from this- Ben, Joseph & Dhani are all incredible artists! Can't wait for more!
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