Name: Complete Sessions At West 54th
Brand: Ben Folds Five

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2022-05-20

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RGM1381

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848064013815

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Ben Folds Five

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Real Gone Music

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Rock-Pop

An American alternative and piano rock trio, <en>Ben Folds Five</en> was formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The band consists of Ben Folds on vocals and piano, Robert Sledge on bass guitar, and Darren Jessee on drums. They were active from 1993 to 2000 before reuniting in 2008.

Their unique blend of alternative rock and piano-driven melodies set them apart from their contemporaries. Drawing inspiration from various genres such as pop, jazz, and punk, <en>Ben Folds Five</en> created a distinct sound that resonated with fans worldwide.

Influenced by artists like Guster, Harvey Danger, and They Might Be Giants among others; their music combines catchy hooks with introspective lyrics. With hits like "Brick" and "Song for the Dumped," they gained a dedicated following throughout their career.

Real Gone Music is a U.S. reissue label that was established in 2011 by two individuals who previously founded other successful labels. With a focus on reissuing music from various genres, Real Gone Music aims to bring back classic and hard-to-find albums for music enthusiasts. They have gained a reputation for their high-quality releases and attention to detail, ensuring that the original branded label is included if shown on the release. Please note that there is an unofficial entity pretending to be Real Gone Music, so be sure to look out for the authentic label when making your purchases. Also, it's important not to confuse Real Gone Music with the UK/Europe based budget reissue label that issues multi-disc box sets in different genres and series.

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In 1997, PBS began airing Sessions at West 54th, a program far removed from the live music fare aimed at the older set that one usually finds on the network. Instead, Sessions at West 54th brought the hottest and hippest acts to New York to perform live in front of a studio audience.And one of the first acts asked to appear was Ben Folds Five. Which was a very big deal to the leader of the band. “I viewed it as an equal to a classic BBC live music television show,” says Ben Folds. “I walked into it thinking, ‘This is the one I leave [behind],’ because it felt like some kind of a time capsule gig.”Now, Real Gone Music are thrilled to present the complete performance by Ben Folds Five as recorded at Sony Music Studios. This 2-LP release was the first live album to be released from the “vintage” years of the trio (consisting of Folds, drummer Darren Jessee and bassist Robert Sledge). Among the 15 tunes are three from the group’s self-titled debut, nine from their then-current release Whatever and Ever Amen featuring their hit “Battle of Who Could Care Less,” and three songs that had not been released at the time (“Emaline,” “Theme from ‘Dr. Pyser’,” and their radically reimagined cover of Flaming Lips’ “She Don’t Use Jelly”). Folds and crew were always a great live band—they even recorded their studio albums in a largely live setting—but this performance crackles with palpable intensity, brought home by this recording’s flawless fidelity. But don’t take our word for it—as Folds says in Bill Kopp’s liner notes that accompany the release,“That gig was pretty special.” Available on tan and black “scuffed parquet” vinyl to match the floor of the studio where it was recorded!

Complete Sessions At West 54th

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