Ben’s Originals

Written in March 2021, this song is about recognizing that sometimes the best of times are unplanned. The good and the bad hits you any time, so when times are good, appreciate it.

This song was written on piano but with more emphasis on guitar that other songs of mine. Recorded on a Fender Jaguar, Fender Jazz Bass, Yamaha Motif6, and Baldwin grand piano.

Partially live version available on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/qgUg6LYoJKk

The Best Of Times (Original by Ben Buttrick)

Recorded in July 2018, this tune is dedicated to Brandan B-Mike Odums.

Louisiana Treasure (Original by Ben Buttrick)

This song is the first in a series related to the theme of ego, self-love, and self-help. The song was written and recorded in August 2018 but with live drums added in June 2020 with remixing. Drums provided by Liam Buttrick. It's a bit more airy and poppy than other songs of mine. Recorded with Baldwin grand piano, electric piano (Yamaha Motif6), bass, electric guitar.

Performance on YouTube at https://youtu.be/SY58D55TmjQ

The Gift (Original by Ben Buttrick)

Written in March 2019, this is a song about accepting the chance of what you can't control, not living in fear, and embracing what you can control to live life to the fullest. Recorder with Reaper DAW, Yamaha Motif6, Takamine acoustic guitar, Fender jazz bass, Sterling Audio condenser microphone, and sample drum loops.

Running Against Faith (Original by Ben Buttrick)

An uptempo song about the jubilation that will be breaking out of isolation. Recorded on 20 tracks using Reaper. Words and Music by Ben Buttrick. Ben plays keyboards, rhythm guitar, bass, and keyboards. Lead guitar featuring Liam Buttrick. Recorded in April 2020 with a Baldwin grand piano track added in December 2020.

You Just Gotta Dance (Original by Ben Buttrick)

This song was written in 2020 and represents the ebb and flow of emotions living through a pandemic with limited social interaction. I was recorded in Dec 2020 on a Baldwin grand piano with additional tracks of Takamine acoustic guitar, Fender jazz bass, and sampled drums.

Video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/spUzvGIcgZk

Fighting For Our Soul (Original by Ben Buttrick)

Multi-instrumentalist mostly writing original material on piano trying to blend rock and jazz.

The Best Of Times (Original by Ben Buttrick)

Ancient Mysteries