***Ben Harper Appreciation Thread***

LukinFan

Pap said:

"White Lies For Dark Times" is full of Ben's wit and wisdom, such as:

• Never underestimate how complicated a simple life can be...
• Never pretend to be a gambler..
• You can run away from home, but you can't run away from your pain...
  
• Arms that hold you close are the arms that hold you back while your whole world is under attack...
  
• You may be a cheap date, but my therapy's expensive as hell...
  
• People they don't take advice they only give it, and the only way you ever gonna learn is to live it...
  
• If you have to lie do it quickly, and as thoroughly as you can...
  
• She wore high heels the ones that can pierce your heart...

I love that album!

I wish I could find this album on vinyl. It's a fantastic album. 

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxJaxQRuYIs

mfc2006

LukinFan said:

Pap said:

"White Lies For Dark Times" is full of Ben's wit and wisdom, such as:

• Never underestimate how complicated a simple life can be...
• Never pretend to be a gambler..
• You can run away from home, but you can't run away from your pain...
  
• Arms that hold you close are the arms that hold you back while your whole world is under attack...
  
• You may be a cheap date, but my therapy's expensive as hell...
  
• People they don't take advice they only give it, and the only way you ever gonna learn is to live it...
  
• If you have to lie do it quickly, and as thoroughly as you can...
  
• She wore high heels the ones that can pierce your heart...

I love that album!

I wish I could find this album on vinyl. It's a fantastic album. 

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for you. It’s a great sounding record.

LukinFan

mfc2006 said:

LukinFan said:

Pap said:

"White Lies For Dark Times" is full of Ben's wit and wisdom, such as:

• Never underestimate how complicated a simple life can be...
• Never pretend to be a gambler..
• You can run away from home, but you can't run away from your pain...
  
• Arms that hold you close are the arms that hold you back while your whole world is under attack...
  
• You may be a cheap date, but my therapy's expensive as hell...
  
• People they don't take advice they only give it, and the only way you ever gonna learn is to live it...
  
• If you have to lie do it quickly, and as thoroughly as you can...
  
• She wore high heels the ones that can pierce your heart...

I love that album!

I wish I could find this album on vinyl. It's a fantastic album. 

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for you. It’s a great sounding record.

thanks, Matt!

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8ZL0tTRe78

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Pap

2-feign-reluctance

What an amazing Red Mosquito! A true highlight from that Hyde Park stream. I just love Ben Harper period. He has such an underrated body of work. 

Pap

https://youtu.be/S_bpSbhdr8k

mfc2006

2-feign-reluctance said:

What an amazing Red Mosquito! A true highlight from that Hyde Park stream. I just love Ben Harper period. He has such an underrated body of work. 

He sure does

ST66483

RIP Juan - such a fun performer to watch

https://www.nme.com/news/music/juan-nelson-longtime-bassist-for-ben-harper-and-the-innocent-criminals-has-died-2969231

qontheboard

ST66483 said:

RIP Juan - such a fun performer to watch

https://www.nme.com/news/music/juan-nelson-longtime-bassist-for-ben-harper-and-the-innocent-criminals-has-died-2969231

So sad. Much love Juan.
 

mfc2006

Such sad news. Rest In Peace, Juan. You will be sorely missed.

CarryTheZero

So sad! Saw him play at my very first PJ show, Charlotte ‘96. Never heard of the band at the time, but I remember Juan front and center next to Ben. They all made an impression, Juan, especially. What a musician.

pledgeagrievance

Damn. Rip Juan 

JH6056

mfc2006 said:

Such sad news. Rest In Peace, Juan. You will be sorely missed.

SORELY missed! Brokenhearted, he was such a key ingredient to my favorite Ben Harper performances...

mfc2006

JH6056 said:

mfc2006 said:

Such sad news. Rest In Peace, Juan. You will be sorely missed.

SORELY missed! Brokenhearted, he was such a key ingredient to my favorite Ben Harper performances...

Mine too. Easily one of the best bassists I've ever heard live or on tape. Grateful for the music he left behind.

LukinFan

And I think they had some shows on the books with the IC. 

g under p

Damn I cant believe it. I last saw BHIC 2019 summer at Wolf Trap VA on a beautiful evening that sounded so good. Great bass player who played with such grace and ease. He will be sorely missed whenever I see BH again.

Peace rest in it always. 

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9To0WhkBWc

LukinFan

Pap said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9To0WhkBWc

Cool song!

Pap

LukinFan said:

Pap said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9To0WhkBWc

Cool song!

This track is dedicated to the eternal loving memory of Juan D. Nelson. Since 1993, Juan, Leon and I spun around this world as fast and as far as we could dream together. "Spin It Faster" was written and produced by Ben Harper, recorded at his studio The Machine Shop, and mixed and co-produced by Ethan Allen at Royal Triton Studio.

LukinFan

Pap said:

LukinFan said:

Pap said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9To0WhkBWc

Cool song!

This track is dedicated to the eternal loving memory of Juan D. Nelson. Since 1993, Juan, Leon and I spun around this world as fast and as far as we could dream together. "Spin It Faster" was written and produced by Ben Harper, recorded at his studio The Machine Shop, and mixed and co-produced by Ethan Allen at Royal Triton Studio.

Very cool. Thanks for in the info, Pap!

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc8t6BZUSJs

hrd2imgn

Love Ben, so glad PJ opened my eyes to him

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6BnBf50KBw

Pap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_-WtUc8r5A

Hi!

Harper playing a few shows/festivals in the States before he heads off to Europe. So wish I was going, especially that Red Rocks show in May. Have fun to those that are. Hopefully, maybe, we get a show a little closer to the Midwest upon their return.

mfc2006

@LukinFan

Did you ever find White Lies for Dark Times on vinyl?