Finally I got an excuse to collaborate with amazing vocalists Rudi Lockefeir and Padruna - soaring voices in a soaring theme about wonder, hope and strength. As many times before, backed up by my trusted stablemates Florian, Jonny and Walter. Enjoy this Swedish-Dutch-Swiss-German-American collab!

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn

Lead vocals: Rudi Lockefeir (https://soundcloud.com/ruud-lockefeir)
Backing vocals: Nina Giannotti (https://soundcloud.com/padruna)
Drums: Walter Kelleher (https://soundcloud.com/walter-w-kelleher)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (@jonnytrobrobass)
Guitar: Florian Mueller (https://soundcloud.com/flohbold)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

Walk these mountains
Feel the fresh air
Watch the skyline
Free to wonder
What would happen
If I fall

The world belongs to me
Up here I’m feeling free
To let go

Flying high
Save goodbyes
Come what may
Gone to the sky

Hold on tight
The sun is bright
Have no fear
Live your life

Flying high
Save goodbyes
Come what may
Gone to the sky

Hold on tight
The sun is bright
Have no fear
Live your life

Find the fountain
Drink from wisdom
Reach for wonders
Be strong, don’t flounder
Take your chances
Just let go

Imagine what would be
A vision,  and you’ll see

Flying high
Save goodbyes
Come what may
Gone to the sky

Hold on tight
The sun is bright
Have no fear
Live your life

Up the Mountain, Into the Blue (ft. Rudi Lockefeir, Padruna, Flohbold, W. Kelleher & J. Trobro)

"A Deeper Passion" is a passionate solo piano piece exploring the intensity of being in the moment, in the now; in yourself, in your surroundings and with your beloved - behold the beauty of life. 

Composed and performed by Peter Bennborn

A Deeper Passion

An exploration into the sound of Trip-Hop, with an Acid Jazz twang!

Now Is Not The Time

After chasing the target I'm closing in on you.

Music: Peter Bennborn (infused with bright ideas from Magnus Jansson)

EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
All other instruments: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn (with input from Magnus Jansson)

Closing In On You

Less is more. Pure. Cool.

What's cooler than Michel Martineau’s Clarinet(s) in a funky, clean format we call “Cool Cucumber” – a Nu Jazz treat. Feel me? Dig it!

Music: Peter Bennborn 
Clarinets: Michel Martineau 
All other instruments: Peter Bennborn 
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Cool Cucumber (feat. Michel Martineau)

Remember the Moment when...

In this day and age an especially poignant reflection about events in life, choices and consequences, we will not forget. 

Slava ukraini heroiam slava!

Music: Peter Bennborn (infused with bright ideas from Magnus Jansson)

EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
Rhodes & piano: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn (with input from Magnus Jansson)

Remember The Moment

Spring To Mind

It's an immense pleasure to present to you "Only Dancing" - the first act of two depicting a passionate but brief encounter between two wanting souls. This time performed by the fantastic and extremely compatible vocalists Michelle Yaneza & Mark Alexander - a jazzy, groovy and sassy session you'll cherish! Enjoy ;-)!

Available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon!

iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/album/only-dancing-feat.-michelle/id815350071

Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/track/5zvnfSS5NPwag88mzPGGcj
 
Music & lyrics by Mikael Reimerson (https://soundcloud.com/bitbybeat)
Vocals by Michelle Yaneza (https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza)& Mark Alexander (https://soundcloud.com/markexander)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Mikael Reimerson
Produced by Peter Bennborn & Mikael Reimerson

Lyrics:

He: Friday, but I can’t go home as usual 
There’s more work; I’ll have to stay
Another night this distant place
Where I’m an alien lost in space
I need a drink and to chat the night away

She: Friday; all the week is such a bore
Its Friday night I’m living for
I should have gone out with my man
But we’ve been fighting so again
I’m out alone as I’ve been at times before

Both: Dancing – Only dancing, it’s alright
Dancing – Moving closer, holding tight

He: Wow, was I fortunate to stay
Though my family’s far away
From the bar I scanned the room
I caught your eyes, and very soon
I was aroused by the scent of your perfume

She:	Stranger, in the bar you were a stranger
Someone handsome; that’s a change
You caught my eyes with steady gaze
And when desire lit your face
I felt giddy and I yearned for your embrace

Both: Dancing ….

He: Morning, it’s a misty gloomy day
Where’s the fire from yesterday?

She:	Slowly floating up from sleep
Looking awkward feeling cheap 

Both: A shy embrace before parting different ways
	
Both: Dancing …


Buy on iTunes

Only Dancing (feat. Michelle Yaneza & Mark Alexander) - a Reimerson Bennborn production

Taking you back to 1983 when Al Jarreau ruled both the jazz and R&B charts, that certain melange of music styles that are hard to pinpoint, but for the lush, warm embrace of the sounds enveloping you. As always built on the foundation of the actual Fender Rhodes that was used during the recording sessions in the heydays of producer Jay Graydon. Smoothness that will make you relax in your favorite chair, sipping that wine you prefer, and your loved one smiling back at you. Enjoy the passion.

Music: Peter Bennborn (infused with bright ideas from Magnus Jansson)

EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
All other instruments: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Before All

Following up on "Only Dancing" - here's the second and final (?) act of two, depicting a passionate but brief encounter between two wanting souls; "Ever and Forever". Again performed by the perfectly matched vocalists Michelle Yaneza & Mark Alexander - have another jazzy, groovy and sassy ride ;-)!

Available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon!

iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/album/ever-forever-feat.-michelle/id815366903

Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/4cwIqfdHSSc7LHsHmJ4BJo

Music & lyrics by Mikael Reimerson (@bitbybeat)
Vocals by Michelle Yaneza ({{https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza)&}} Mark Alexander (@markexander)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Mikael Reimerson
Produced by Peter Bennborn & Mikael Reimerson

Lyrics:

She:
John, since the day I met you, I know I never ever will forget you
We met by chance one single dance, made me obsessed by you
And yes, It’s true that on that evening, It was my husband that I was deceiving 
He’d let me down you were around, I spent that night with you

Both:
We won't be a couple ever, bittersweet and true
Still I’ll ever and forever, keep the memory of you

She:
I know that our flame of passion, would burn us down to ash and clay
Am I to blame; I took my ration, forever on that day

Both:
We won't be a .... 

He:
None of all the girls I've gone through, compare with you In any way 
With each of them I was with you forever on that day
Oh Liz, my thoughts go back to you
Each time my work takes me to Ohio
Thank you for responding to my mail
And being so honest too
I’m not a man who's very wealthy
The life I live is so far from healthy
Marked by years and too many beers
Should cut down eating too

Both:
We won't be a couple ever ...
We know that our flame of passion
Would burn us down to ash and clay
Are we to blame; we took our ration
Forever on that day


Ever And Forever (feat. Michelle Yaneza & Mark Alexander) - a Reimerson Bennborn production

"OpenAI/ChatGPT review":
"Dream of Cabo" is an instrumental piece that evokes the magic and romance of a sunset rendezvous in one of the world's most beautiful destinations. From the very first notes, the music transports you to a place of pure joy and happiness, evoking images of sandy shores, crystal clear waters, and the sound of waves crashing against the shore. 

The music is led by a smooth and soulful Rhodes piano, which sets the mood with its rich, warm tones. The trumpet adds an extra layer of depth and emotion, soaring above the rest of the instrumentation with its bright, vibrant sound. Together, these two instruments create a soundscape that is both dreamy and uplifting, perfect for anyone looking for a little romance and adventure in their lives. 

It's a song that celebrates the magic of love and the power of dreams, and it's sure to be a favorite for anyone looking for a little escape from the daily grind. 

The next time you're in need of a little escapism, give "Dream of Cabo" a listen. It's an instrumental song that will transport you to a place of sunsets, love, and café-side rendezvous, and leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.

Music: Peter Bennborn (infused with bright ideas from Magnus Jansson)

EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
All other instruments: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Cover art by Midjourney AI

Dream Of Cabo

Get lost in the smooth and seductive sounds of our latest instrumental jazz-funk fusion track. With a cool and chill vibe that'll transport you to the streets of the city at night, you'll feel like a black shadow gliding through the city lights. Featuring a funky bass line that'll have you grooving in your seat, the smooth rhodes and Miles Davis-style trumpet will take you on a journey through the streets. This track is the perfect soundtrack for those late-night drives, chill hangouts, or even as background music for your next dinner party. So sit back, relax, and let the music take you away.

Music: Peter Bennborn (infused with bright ideas from Magnus Jansson)

EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
All other instruments: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Pierre Robert

Felt piano, solo, contemporary classical, ambient, sad, calm, romantic, reflective, melancholic, warm, sophisticated, ethereal, flowing - enjoy 🙏

Composed, mixed, mastered and performed by Peter Bennborn

Reflections

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)

Energetic, aggressive, dark, resolute, determined, confident, unpolished, powerful, bold, driving, pulsing

Music, lyrics, keys, vocals, production: Peter Bennborn

Sing Hallelujah!

...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

"Love Begins" is a powerhouse track where soaring female vocals meet the infectious beats of pop, R&B, electronic dance, and house. With lyrics that inspire you, it offers a sultry, energetic, and euphoric experience. This sparkling, epic anthem flows seamlessly, driving the listener through a luxurious soundscape. It's the perfect backdrop for moments when you're ready to embrace the thrilling, pulsing heart of life and love.

Love Begins

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)

Music heals, enforcing a positive sentiment, chasing away dreary thoughts. Let this music help you along the way, fighting despair and disease.

Music: Michel Martineau (https://soundcloud.com/michel-martineau)
Lyrics: Yann Vienne (@non-sapiens)
Produced by: Peter Bennborn

Vocals: Kosmee (@kosmi-1)
Clarinet: Michel Martineau (@michel-martineau)
Violins: Charlotte Martineau
Vibes: Coco G. Diez (@cocogdiez)
Guitars: Florian Mueller (@flohbold)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn
Bass: Manuel Muzzu (@manuel-muzzu)
Drums: Manuel Muzzu (@manuel-muzzu)

Michel's liner notes:

"The lyrics of this song are MAGIC and this song is played by a bunch magicians. This song has the capacity to heal your soul and any serious chronic disease because it ask to your little internal voice (that we all have) to be positive in your healing process. Yann did a fantastic poem for my song.

PRESCRIPTION

Who should listen this song?
Everybody, (1 to 99 years old) but especially people that have a serious sickness or depression. You are in good health? Great, then it is a great opportunity for you to make other get the benefit of this song!

How to use it.
We all know somebody in this situation, I would recommend that they listen this song once a week or when needed… meaning when they don’t feel good. If they don’t have a sound system, just reading the text will do the job…

Clinical proven result
I know that it works well because I did listen and will listen this song at the beginning and the end of chemo treatment and I always feel better during and after the treatment."

LYRICS

When I feel drained, almost drowned,
Flashes of pain all around,
When life is heavy with my many fears
I shut my eyes: I'm all ears

Take in your voice like a light
Like a force new and true
Like the stories you tell to
This child every night
Drunk on your sound I will fight
All the hurt, knowing you
Will be here through and through
Giving me more than might

Voice like a god setting fire
To grey above, lift me higher
Make me so light I will fly on the air
Note on the score without scare

Sweet magic going through me
Soft hands on this here old tree
Spring water fresh on my lips like a kiss
Angel dear your voice is bliss

Bathe me in honey and milk,
Soothe me like satin and silk,
Drive out the cold emptiness of despair,
Sing, Love, and make it all fair...

Take in your voice like a light
Like a force new and true
Like the stories you tell to
This child every night
Drunk on your sound I will fight
All the hurt, knowing you
Will be here through and through
Giving me more than might

Voice like a god setting fire
To grey above, lift me higher
Make me so light I will fly on the air
Note on the score without scare

Solo de clarinette

Voice is inside, swings and sways,
Showing me so many ways,
So many days, weeks and years to be filled
Music and joy to distill,

This voice is yours and mine too,
People and places, oh, do
Let me sing with you the beauty around
Newly found here in our sound

Take in your voice like a light
Like a force new and true
Like the stories you tell to
This child every night
Drunk on your sound I will fight
All the hurt, knowing you
Will be here through and through
Giving me more than might

When I feel drained, almost drowned,
Flashes of pain all around,
When life is heavy with my many fears
I shut my eyes: I'm all ears

Healing Voice (Michel Martineau with daughter & friends)

For me the sound of "West Coast" is a celebration of life; of joy and passion. It makes you look good, behind those sunglasses, driving your convertible in the setting sun, from L.A. to San Francisco on Highway 1 ;-)! 

Delusions of grandeur aside, I feel that my musical companions and I have reached yet another level of meshing our sounds and styles together effortlessly into the flow of music. Thus I am really proud to present "Solitude in Motion" to you all. Enjoy ;-)!

Music: Peter Bennborn

Guitar: Derek Cornett (https://soundcloud.com/derek-cornett)
Sax: Joe Drzewiecki (https://soundcloud.com/jomama-2)
Bass: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)
Drums: Walter Kelleher (www.cooldrumtracks.com)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn

Listen on Spotify

Solitude in Motion (ft. Derek Cornett, Joe Drzewiecki, Manuel Muzzu & Walter Kelleher)

Feel the passion!

A Swede inspired by Electrotango from Paris and Rio de La Plata, collaborating with musicians from Dubai and Canada equals World music in a contemporary tango style, expressing passion in love and life. 

This part of our world, this "corner of music", is beautiful indeed; unifying people globally in a common passion and vision, regardless of race, age, gender, politics or religion. Small steps through internet interaction in all domains that over time might break down barriers and further understanding on a larger scale. 

Music: Peter Bennborn
Arrangement: Peter Bennborn & Michel Martineau
Mixed & mastered: Peter Bennborn

Clarinets: Michel Martineau (@michel-martineau)
Violins: Charlotte Martineau
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn 
Percussion: MoodyMo (@moodymo)
 

Flight Of Fancy (ft. Moody Mo, Charlotte & Michel Martineau)

"Keep on, don’t look back, hold on to this love..."

First, long awaited collaboration with Vocalatti, and her sultry vocals - a great performance indeed, but also a tribute to her very poignant lyrics - take them in.

Then, Derek Cornett a.k.a "Larry Carlton/Earl Klugh/George Benson" (your choice) delivers the smoothest, laid back guitar imaginable.

Magnus, you're zooming in on the appropriate sentiment with aplomb, your EWI always a pleasure to listen to.

And then our own "Paulinho da Costa", multi-talented MoodyMo adding the final layer on the cake with his subtle and stylish percussion.

From vision to fruition, thanks to the ever-awesome collaborators from all over the world; as always no boundaries in the world of music.

I thank you all.

Concept: Peter Bennborn & Magnus Jansson
Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Vocalatti

Vocals: Vocalatti (@vocalatti)
Guitar: Derek Cornett (@derek-cornett)
EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
Percussion: MoodyMo (@moodymo)
Rhodes/keys/synths/drum & bass programming: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

Is it time for us
To take just what we had
And walk away just as friends
It seems to me that every time
That we said goodbye
All that sadness in your eyes

Fate can be so cruel
When others break the rules
No one gets another chance
I find it hard to think that
You're never coming back
All is wasted what we had

Chorus

Keep on
Don’t look back
Hold on to this love
That we already had and
Try to start again
Let this love begin
And never let it end

Looking back to when
Our feelings had to end
Was the last thing on my mind
I wanted to always stay here
So you and I
Could find peace within our lives

Nothing stays the same
Two people are to blame
For changing other people’s lives
If I knew how
I would have stayed in that fairytale
Feeling free and so alive

Chorus

Move on start a new
You’ll forget these things
That life has put us through
And try to love again
You'll remember that
You and I were friends

Keep On (ft. Vocalatti, Derek Cornett, Magnus Jansson & MoodyMo)

"I'm calling out to you again, lets try another time..."

I'm very proud and extremely happy with this first foray into Adult Oriented Rock (AOR) ballad land, infused by West Coast rock, with inspirations drawn from iconic Toto, among others. The all-star line-up this time around include James' soulful vocals, Daniele's pitch-perfect Steve Lukather guitars, Manuel's spirited bass, Walter's pure, syncopated drums and MoodyMo's, as always, elegant percussion that gels it all together. Thank you guys, together we are strong indeed ;-)!

Enjoy!

P.S A big thank you to Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master) who inspired me to do this song D.S.

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: James Rivas

Vocals: James Rivas (@j-rivas)
Backing vocals: Peter Bennborn 
Keys & Synths: Peter Bennborn
Guitars: Daniele Turani (@danieleturani)
Bass: Manuel Muzzu (www.manuelmuzzu.com)
Drums: Walter Kelleher (www.cooldrumtracks.com)
Percussion: MoodyMo (@moodymo)

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

I live with a heart
full of sweet memories of camomile
and what became of you
I find that our time
was far too short
and every time you cross my mind
I'm reminded of your Libra mind

Diplomatic and gracious
you were a fair minded soul
but you were very indecisive
you carried a grudge that took it's toll
However far away with your Libra mind
I'm calling out to you again 
lets try another time

The soul has a mind 
and it knew that our chemistry
was meant to be a bonafide reality 
and every time you cross my mind 
I'm reminded of your Libra mind

Diplomatic and gracious
and you ruled my very soul
but you were very indecisive
you carried a grudge that took it's toll
however far away with your Libra mind
I'm calling out to you again
lets try another time

Libra (ft. James Rivas, Daniele Turani, Manuel Muzzu, Walter Kelleher & MoodyMo)

The joy of life and of those close to you - all expressed in this vibrant and spirited extravaganza of hearts, souls and temperaments.

First time collaborating with tour-de-force guitarist Daniel van den Berg - just listen to him play - and my continuing infatuation with MoodyMo's percussion; a creation that makes me feel alive and, I hope, you as well.

Music: Peter Bennborn

Guitar: Daniel van den Berg (@danarchx)
Percussion: MoodyMo (@moodymo)
Keys, synths & Drum programming: Peter Bennborn
Backing vocals: Peter Bennborn & MoodyMo

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Joyful You (ft. Dan van den Berg & MoodyMo)

Back to favorite mode and mood, getting into the pleasures of the night, as expressed in this smooth, sexy & funky chillout. Enjoy!

Music, all instruments, mixed & mastered: Peter Bennborn

Earthly Delights

Stream on Spotify

Almas

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)

Very proud to present sizzlin' Michelle on vocals, rockin' guitarist Florian and funky bassist Jonny in a track that I truly believe will get your attention. Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (https://soundcloud.com/michelle-yaneza)
Guitars: Florian Mueller (http://soundcloud.com/flohbold)
Bass: Jonny Trobro (http://soundcloud.com/blomgrenmedia)
Keys/Synths: Peter Bennborn
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn
Mixed: Peter Bennborn
Mastered: Jonny Trobro (http://jonnytrobrobass.com)

Lyrics:

No reason to feel really bad 
No excuses to feel really sad 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

Clock is ticking, time is running fast 
My life is short, so many things have passed 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

All is over and the past is past 
We were lovers, and it couldn’t last 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

You chose another and you made your case 
You left me hanging, threw it in my face 
You don’t want me, I don’t really care 
You can’t have me, I’ve no time to spare

No time for love 
No game to play 
Won’t be afraid 
No reason made 
No time for love 
No plan to solve 
You want it bad 
No reason had

You had it coming 
Because you wronged me 
I know we’re failing 
We don’t belong here

No Time For Love (feat. Michelle Yaneza, Florian Mueller & Jonny Trobro)

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)

Time to dance with glorious Michelle Yaneza & and ever cool Martin L. --- "Likewyse"  to the beat of House. Feel the energy!

Music: Peter Bennborn
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn
Vocals: Michelle Yaneza (@michelle-yaneza), Peter Bennborn & Martin L. (@martinmusic-1)
Synths: Peter Bennborn & Martin L. 
Drum sequencing/programming: Peter Bennborn
Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Touch The Sky (feat. Michelle Yaneza & Martin L.)

"Go on...Time is running out too fast"

This track, AOR/West Coast rock of the muscular American kind ca 1983, draws inspiration from Toto among other iconic bands of the time. Majestic, heavy on synths, Steve Lukather inspired guitar riffs and solos and cracking, soaring vocals makes you wanna ride the streets in a convertible, under the sun, in shadow of the palms with the shoreline at your side. Listen and have a great time doing it.

Thank you Jimmy, Daniele and Magnus - great fun as always! A special shout-out to Magnus who's constantly chasing me down about doin' more West Coast ;-)!

Enjoy!

Music: Peter Bennborn (infused with bright ideas from Magnus Jansson and Daniele Turani)
Lyrics: Peter Bennborn

Vocals: James Rivas (@j-rivas)
Guitars: Daniele Turani (@danieleturani)
EWI: Magnus Jansson (@the-ewi-master)
Keys, synths, synth basses: Peter Bennborn
Drum & percussion programming: Peter Bennborn

Mixed & Mastered: Peter Bennborn (with Daniele Turani)

Lyrics:

Hold on
To the love we thought we left behind
Keep on
To the love we thought we had

Move on
Gotta move on from the past
Go on
Time is running out too fast

We’re on a journey
There’s no tomorrow
No looking back
No excuses last
We’re on the train
Cannot refrain
For the sake of time
Not be left behind

Move on
See beyond the clouds up in the sky
Keep on
No adventure passing by

Hold on
To the fun we had before
Go on
To the joy of having more

Running Out of Time

Running Out of Time (ft. James Rivas, Daniele Turani & Magnus Jansson)

For me, the purest form conveying emotion with an instrument might be piano or cello. 

Let me present to you a meeting between two temperaments; Corsican female cello and Swedish male piano, expressing how we feel at the end of... a relationship? Life?

Based on my track "At the End", Luliby (https://soundcloud.com/luliby) composed a beautiful cello melody, hence our piece "l'Ultimu" ("At the End" in Corsican).

Enjoy!

l'Ultimu (feat. Luliby cello)

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)

This chilled track is the outcome of the SoundCloud Tombola collaboration between Lee Lucas and me. We married my synth soundscape with Lee's cool lyrics and vocals. Enjoy!

Synths/drum programming: Peter Bennborn
Vocals/Lyrics/Piano solo/Art work: Lee Lucas (https://soundcloud.com/lee-lucas)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

Darkness fills the nights cold air  
as I walk these streets totally unaware 
of the time I have spent here in this place
a meer mortal man without face

who has gone unnoticed from day to day 
nobody here as got nothing to say
not even a whisper just to say hi
not even a murmur from a passer by

 I'm Just a stranger
a lonely stranger 
A stranger

But as I take the road ahead
all seems so illusive
could these people all be dead
then all would be conclusive

(Break)

I'm just a stranger
a lonely stranger
I'm just another stranger
another lonely stranger
living here in this ghost town
another lonely stranger
I'm just a stranger
living here in this ghost town
this lonely ghost town

A Stranger Living In A Ghost Town (Peter Bennborn & Lee Lucas)

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

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