Fusion

Sensual Beats

A Journey Not Taken (2014)

Cosmic Passion

Jazz with all real/live instruments/musicians

Another joyful collaboration with darling Michelle Yaneza with the golden voice, this time backed up by a 100% Swedish crew.

Originally a track inspired by the "Theme from Hill Street Blues" from my youth, we have developed this to a fine example of SC musical collaboration at its best. My gratitude goes out to all musicians involved;

- Michelle, you have a unique gift. I'll do my part to give people a chance to hear your glorious vocals, any opportunity I have.
- Jonny; bass devotee bar none. You rule!
- Anders; second collab together, a fine performance and as enthusiastic as always!
- Robert; I've worked with the best guitarists I can find on SC. You fit in like a glove!
- Magnus; West Coast aficionado, happy to have you in my world with your funky EWI!

Available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon!

iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/album/close-to-you-feat.-michelle/id782982437

Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/track/7wI4Kikhh41HQMslE1NS6h

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (@michelle-yaneza)

"The Swedish All-stars":
Drums: Anders Grönlund (@powerhell)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (@jonnytrobrobass)
Guitars:Robert Dahlström (@robertdahlstrom)
EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
Keys: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

No matter what 
You believe it to be
No matter what 
You think you mean to me
No reason why
We can’t be free, my love

And here on earth
We’ve been together as one
For what it’s worth
Tough, but we’ve had some fun
No reason why
I can’t stay with you, my love

I know I want 
You, to stay with me
And though I can’t
Help, to reflect and see
How things have changed
For better or worse, my love

Should we last
For all eternity
And leave the past
Behind, with no scrutiny
Or should we say goodbye, and move on with our lives

Chorus

Close to you
Hold on tight
From night to morning
Who, who can ask for more
Who, who can ask for more?

Close to you
Make it right
From day to evening
Who, who can ask for more
Who, who can ask for more?

I don’t really wanna ever forget you
Whatever happens I’ll be coming to get you
I’ll be coming for you…

Buy on iTunes

Close To You (feat. Michelle Yaneza & the Swedish All-stars)

My entry to Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Competition. Enjoy!

A New Beginning (Bleeding Fingers Contest)

What is cool?

Miles Davis was cool. His classic "So What" was very cool. Ronny Jordan's acid jazz take on Miles' "So What" was very cool indeed. 

I like cool!

As "Take Five" inspired me to do "Take Six", "So What" inspired me to do "That's What". Same logic applies; an outline with lots of room for manouvering, contact a bunch of awesome musicians, see what they come up with and blend and stir everything into a delightfully cool cocktail. Swing it ;-)! 

"That's What" this is!

Music: Peter Bennborn

The cool cats:
Drums: Walter Kelleher (http://www.cooldrumtracks.com)
Bass: Vlad Josephson (https://soundcloud.com/vladaroo)
Lead guitar: Derek Cornett (https://soundcloud.com/derek-cornett)
Comp guitar: Daniele Turani (https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani)
Saxophones: Joe Drzewiecki (@jomama-2)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn 

That's What (ft. Derek Cornett, Joe Drzewiecki, Daniele Turani, Vlad Josephson & Walter Kelleher)

If you, like me, love the jazzy, funky music of L.A./West Coast - you're in for a treat. Have a great summer!

Music: Peter Bennborn

Drums: Walter Kelleher (www.cooldrumtracks.com)
Bass: Vlad Josephson (@vladaroo)
Guitars: Daniele Turani (@danieleturani)
EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Sunset Groove (ft. Magnus Jansson, Daniele Turani, Vlad Josephson & Walter Kelleher)

...or keep the lights on....

Getting back to the essence of what I like; a funky, sexy and elegant interaction between keys, bass & drums with some lazy sensuous sounds floating above - definitely suitable for passion. Enjoy!

Composed, played & produced by Peter Bennborn.


In The Dark

Blue Passion: "A man and a woman staring out in the moonlit blue darkness, on the deck overlooking the ocean, the party behind them. They haven't spoken , hardly glanced at each other but they know the night belongs to them."

Alas, the somewhat naive, youthful vision I had, making this track many years ago; giving Yann the opportunity to go make some great lyrics, Rudi to bring his jazzy side, Daniele to do his funk and introducing a new collaborative super combo; Manuel Muzzu on bass and Manuel Muzzu on drums - you really bring it.   

Enjoy a naive romantic dream together with us ;-)!

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Yann Vienne

Vocals: Rudi Lockefeir (https://soundcloud.com/ruud-lockefeir)
Guitars: Daniele Turani (https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani)
Bass: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)
Drums: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn 

Lyrics:

I know I don't know you
Can't see, your eyes are lost in blue
Black waves are rolling out
Flashes of us touching about
Light music far away
But I don't feel like keeping track
here and gone in a way
My blues is goin' forth and back...
Two out of time...
Two out of the blue
I look up at the stars,
As if all about to explode
Running along the scars
Black and blue we laid down in code
Yet I believe I might
Find something true here for a change
Something so outta sight
Blue angel coming down, so strange
Two out of time
Two out of the blue
Wait... oh, colour me now blind, give me a clue
Wait... I'm out of my mind, looking anew
Wait... I will reach for the sign, go with the view,
Wait... let's get outta line, you and me too...
I can hear a chime
We might be on time
Ready for no future
No final answer

The moon is blue but I don't feel like we've already met,
Yet I'm more than inclined, more than inclined to take a bet
Vision of darkened room, image of your hands on my skin,
Now I know very soon, we'll lock ourselves in silent din,
Two out of time
Two out of the blue
Wait... we will colour the night, give me my cue
Wait... I sense it will be right for me and you,
Wait... we're suspended in time, forever do, 
Please, wait... let us come out and shine: kill the grey too...
Who did see us leave, now? Who, when we flew?
Who would have believed how? Lost into the blue...

Blue Passion (feat. Rudi Lockefeir, Daniele Turani, Manuel Muzzu & Yann Vienne)

Floating away in dreams and desires of the night!
Kosmee is a force of nature; raw, sensual and alluring - cosmic, female power. 
Enjoy!
Music: Peter Bennborn
Vocal melody & vocals: Noemie Costa (@kosmi-1)
All instruments: Peter Bennborn
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Red Paris 3 a.m. (Bennborn/Kosmee Project)

Bring the light to push away the dark...

In light of the recent events; the murder of innocent people, attacks on freedom of expression in the name of religion, one needs to keep a steady course; away from fundamentalism, prejudice and ignorance. We need to bring the light to those that are indiscriminate and indoctrinated. Man's nature might always have a place for hatred, light and dark dependent on each other, but let's keep reason alight to keep darkness suppressed.

"Je suis Charlie"

Music: Noemie Costa & Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Noemie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn & Noemie Costa

Light Keeper (Bennborn/Kosmee Project)

Magic occurs when souls meet across distances and connect.
Bonds arise and the line between virtual and real gets blurred.
Noemie, Michel, Daniele & Manuel - we are magic.

Music: Noémie Costa & Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Noémie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
Clarinet: Michel Martineau (https://soundcloud.com/michel-martineau)
Guitar: Daniele Turani (https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani)
Keys: Peter Bennborn
Bass & Drums: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa 

Find a Way (Bennborn/Kosmee ft. Michel Martineau, Daniele Turani & Manuel Muzzu)

What keeps us together? Let Noémie's mesmerizing vocals guide you on an inspired journey towards an answer. 

Music: Noémie Costa & Peter Bennborn 

Vocals: Noémie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
All instruments: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa 


Together As One (Bennborn/Kosmee Project)

Break your chains, or keep them on!

No, this is not a tribute to "50 Shades of Gray", but feel free to relate to the lyrics of this slow burning funk of sizzling guitar riffs, intense slap bass and sultry vocals! 

Music: Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa
Lyrics: Noémie Costa & Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Noémie Costa (https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1)
Guitars: Daniele Turani (https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn
Bass: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Noémie Costa 

Lyrics: 

I’ll wait till the sun is high
And I’ll say those words you hide
No
Ho… Hey you
Oh… I’ll save you
I’m just here
I’m here to heal
I may be or not the same
I’ll wait till love releases our shackles and chains
I know we’re innocent but as it seems it’s the way
All I’ve ever thought is that you’d be yeah that you’d be
Far too weak, just off your freaking mind
Oh when my heart is fantasy
You’re the one for me for such a suave Art
Oh when your love is fantasy
Tie me up tie me up tie me yeah

And I’ll make love to your heart
No
Ho… Hey you
Oh… I’ll save you
Might sustain endeavour to release your icy chains
Oh just stay up night and day
You’d better stay (un)til blown away
I’ll wait till love release our shackles and chains
I know we’re innocent but as it seems it’s the way
All I’ve ever thought is that you’d be yeah that you’d be
Far too weak, just off your freaking mind
Oh when my heart is fantasy
You’re the one for me for such a suave Art
I’ll wait till love releases our shackles and chains
I know we’re innocent but as it seems it’s the way

Shackles & Chains (Bennborn/Kosmee ft. Daniele Turani & Manuel Muzzu)

Original music composed by: Peter Bennborn 
Guitars: RaphaelGTR (left), Anders Isberg (right) 
Bass: JonnyTrobroBass 
Keys, synths, programming: Peter Bennborn

Mixed and Mastered by Peter Bennborn

Enjoy!

Called Your Booty (feat. Anders Isberg, RaphaelGTR & Jonny Trobro)

Get your groove on in this jazz funk rock fusion combo with Vlad, Anders and Raphael going at it! Enjoy!

Original music composed by: Peter Bennborn 
Guitars: RaphaelGTR (right), Anders Isberg (left) 
Bass: Vlad Josephson 
Keys, synths, drum programming: Peter Bennborn

Mixed and Mastered by Peter Bennborn

If You Want Me, Then Take Me (feat. Vlad Josephson, RaphaelGTR & Anders Isberg)

Inviting you to a smooth groove jazz session with Dave McKeown's sax and Wayne Morley's trumpet in a passionate dance, backed by Jonny's funky bass ;-)! Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn

Sax: Dave McKeown (https://soundcloud.com/dave-mckeown)
Trumpet: Wayne Morley (https://soundcloud.com/waynemorley)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (https://soundcloud.com/jonnytrobrobass)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Slip Away (feat. Dave McKeown, Wayne Morley & Jonny Trobro)

Let's take six musicians and make something in 6/8ths - "Take Six" it is!

I'm very proud to present to you an original, spring-welcoming, smooth-flowing jazz piece, with some of the finest (jazz) musicians here on SC. 

My immense gratitude goes to these guys jumping aboard without hesitation on basis of a sketchy idea I had - to forge a six man collaboration, upping the stakes of complexity. Coming out at the other end with another, great learning experience to behold and a track I will cherish.  

Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn

Drums: Walter W Kelleher (@walter-w-kelleher)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (@jonnytrobrobass)
Vibraphone: Coco G. Diez (https://soundcloud.com/cocogdiez)
Clarinet: Michel Martineau (https://soundcloud.com/michel-martineau)
Soprano Saxophone: Joe Drzewiecki (https://soundcloud.com/jomama-2)
Vocals: Peter Bennborn
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn (with massive input from collaborators)

Take Six (ft. Coco G. Diez, Michel Martineau, Joe Drzewiecki, Jonny Trobro, Walter W Kelleher)

With the emerging warmth of summer comes another jazz collaboration with great musicians from all over the world. Let the latin rhythm entice you ;-)!

Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn

Drums: Walter W Kelleher (@walter-w-kelleher)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (@jonnytrobrobass)
Vibraphone: Coco G. Diez (@cocogdiez)
Trumpet: Wayne Morley (https://soundcloud.com/waynemorley)
Acoustic guitar: Derek Cornett (https://soundcloud.com/derek-cornett)
Piano: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Fool Me Twice (ft. Coco G Diez, Derek Cornett, Wayne Morley, Jonny Trobro & Walter Kelleher)

On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/recurrent-occurrence-single/id670508690

On Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/track/6NpT7xRGM0XIyJjrSLaoiJ

Liner notes:

When I first composed this track a few years ago, based on an original idea by my friend Benjamin, I felt elated - like I had reached a new level of creativity. Little did I know then that I would be able to realise what were actually merely sketches into fullfledged songs, thanks to the SoundCloud community. Finally I've come around to also elevate my old favorite "Recurrent Occurrence" with a little help of my friends; Derek on the finest jazz guitar to be found on SC, always awesome Michelle on jazzy vocals and introducing Magnus on EWI. 

This funk-fusion-chillout is best indulged laid back, with the sun in your eyes behind sunglasses, and something cold in your hand, looking forward to the pleasures of the night. Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn & Benjamin Meilink (bass & chord progression)
Produced, arranged, mixed & mastered: Peter Bennborn
Piano & synth bass: Benjamin Meilink (https://soundcloud.com/benjamin_meilink)
Keys/synths/drum programming: Peter Bennborn
Guitar: Derek Cornett (https://soundcloud.com/derek-cornett)
EWI: Magnus Jansson (https://soundcloud.com/the-ewi-master)
Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza)

Recurrent Occurrence (feat. Derek Cornett, Magnus Jansson & Michelle Yaneza)

Piano is my instrument, inspired by the world. Sounds like whatever I like, intent on a cool vibe, often somewhere in between Swedish melancholy and Brazilian bittersweetness... 

Peter Bennborn Project is a diverse musical experience ranging from romantic piano ballads to alternative indie metal rock and everything in between, but for country and reggae so far...

The music is either performed alone or in worldwide collaborations, wherever the appropriate musician for the task is located - no limitations and no limits in a borderless world... 

SoundCloud collaborators (from Sweden, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada, USA, Cuba, South Africa, Dubai, India, Philippines, Australia):
Vocals; https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza, https://soundcloud.com/neisy-wilson, https://soundcloud.com/jogoldie, https://soundcloud.com/vapmok, https://soundcloud.com/nazneen-1, https://soundcloud.com/just-andre, https://soundcloud.com/kosmi-1, https://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik, https://soundcloud.com/michael-obadja, https://soundcloud.com/markexander, https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti, https://soundcloud.com/steveferguson, https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti, https://soundcloud.com/ruud-lockefeir, https://soundcloud.com/padruna
Drums; https://soundcloud.com/walter-w-kelleher, https://soundcloud.com/powerhell, https://soundcloud.com/manuel-muzzu, https://soundcloud.com/moodymo
Bass; https://soundcloud.com/jonnytrobrobass, https://soundcloud.com/vladaroo, https://soundcloud.com/manuel-muzzu, https://soundcloud.com/stringburner
Guitars; https://soundcloud.com/danieleturani, https://soundcloud.com/flohbold, https://soundcloud.com/raphaelgtr, https://soundcloud.com/single_espresso, https://soundcloud.com/jerry-kramskoy-1, https://soundcloud.com/lando-orz, https://soundcloud.com/derek-cornett, https://soundcloud.com/robertdahlstrom, https://soundcloud.com/danarchx
Horns; https://soundcloud.com/dave-mckeown, https://soundcloud.com/waynemorley, https://soundcloud.com/michel-martineau, https://soundcloud.com/jomama-2, https://soundcloud.com/the-ewi-master
Vibraphone: https://soundcloud.com/cocogdiez
Keys; https://soundcloud.com/martinmusic-1, https://soundcloud.com/balammusic, https://soundcloud.com/benjamin_meilink, https://soundcloud.com/johan-rigner
Remix/Drum Programming; https://soundcloud.com/mixed_meta4
Lyrics; https://soundcloud.com/jaime0223, https://soundcloud.com/non-sapiens

https://soundcloud.com/bitbybeat

Enjoy!

Influences: Acid Jazz, Bossa Nova/Latin, Classical; Early inspirations; Satie, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Narada Michael Walden, Level 42, Ultravox, Incognito, Shakatak, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Jay Graydon/David Foster, Quincy Jones