Ben Basile- Benergy
Benergy' – The Debut Solo LP from Big D and the Kids Table Bassist Ben Basile!
Though Ben has performed and recorded with countless artists throughout his career, this marks his first album of entirely original compositions. In early 2023, he teamed up with his best friend and bandmate Jon Degen to produce the record. Recording sessions took place in the spring and fall of that year, wrapping up just before the year's end.
Ben believes bassists offer a unique perspective on composition and arrangement, crafting music from a "bottom-up" approach. This philosophy shines through in the album’s thoughtful yet minimalistic arrangements. Each track brings a distinct sound, featuring an eclectic mix of musicians from Ben’s two musical worlds: ska and jazz.
The album’s title, Benergy, originated from a playful moment during a bass lesson when one of Ben’s students coined the term. He recalls explaining the concept of playing "on top of the beat" in ska punk—driving the rhythm with momentum and energy—when his student grinned and asked, “Benergy?” The name stuck, eventually becoming the perfect representation of the joy, groove, and passion that define Ben's musical journey.
Tracklist
1. 74 Leonard Street 03:25
2. Mountain Road 03:13
3. Cacao Knibb 04:05
4. Dub 215 03:12
5. Hot Drop 03:39
6. A Negative Peace 03:43
7. 87 to 90 04:06
8. Daily Deluge 03:18
9. Whataboutism 04:33
10. The Desire To Hide 03:40
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Benergy' – The Debut Solo LP from Big D and the Kids Table Bassist Ben Basile!
Though Ben has performed and recorded with countless artists throughout his career, this marks his first album of entirely original compositions. In early 2023, he teamed up with his best friend and bandmate Jon Degen to produce the record. Recording sessions took place in the spring and fall of that year, wrapping up just before the year's end.
Ben believes bassists offer a unique perspective on composition and arrangement, crafting music from a "bottom-up" approach. This philosophy shines through in the album’s thoughtful yet minimalistic arrangements. Each track brings a distinct sound, featuring an eclectic mix of musicians from Ben’s two musical worlds: ska and jazz.
The album’s title, Benergy, originated from a playful moment during a bass lesson when one of Ben’s students coined the term. He recalls explaining the concept of playing "on top of the beat" in ska punk—driving the rhythm with momentum and energy—when his student grinned and asked, “Benergy?” The name stuck, eventually becoming the perfect representation of the joy, groove, and passion that define Ben's musical journey.
Tracklist
1. 74 Leonard Street 03:25
2. Mountain Road 03:13
3. Cacao Knibb 04:05
4. Dub 215 03:12
5. Hot Drop 03:39
6. A Negative Peace 03:43
7. 87 to 90 04:06
8. Daily Deluge 03:18
9. Whataboutism 04:33
10. The Desire To Hide 03:40
UPC > SWS001LP
Format >
Label >
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.