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Feel the passion; the fantastic and unique vocals of Pavithra Chari - a star in the making - in this inspiring song about lost love.

Now available on iTunes and Spotify, therefore re-issued.

iTunes: 
https://itunes.apple.com/album/infatuation-feat.-pavithra/id688256085

Spotify:
http://open.spotify.com/album/1lmxV6RmDeaolCXnCpVTkL


Music: Peter Bennborn 
Lyrics: Jaime J. Ross (@jaime0223)
Vocals: Pavithra Chari (@vapmok)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed and Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

I'm living in the moment 
But I'm longing for the past 
And passion that took over me 
Yet somehow couldn't last

I feel your touch when I'm alone (when I'm alone) 
I hear you call my name (when you call my name) 
I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

We've both moved on with someone else 
And that's what will be 
But thoughts of you, they haunt my mind 
Locked deep inside of me

I see you when I close my eyes 
My dreams - you do live in 
My days are spent without you 
At night - we meet again

I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

And now the past has come and gone 
For now that's where you stay 
But in my mind...and in my heart 
You're never far away

I'll never lose the memories 
From where we did begin 
I'll never say goodbye to you 
...until we meet again.

I long for you - just one more night...

Buy on iTunes

Infatuation (feat. Pavithra Chari)

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)

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…

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

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 …


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

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

TPC Four Chord Challenge (G Minor, D Minor, Eb Major, F Major)

A sketch, inspired by the season, remembering loss...

Composed and played by Peter Bennborn

Remembrance

All of you like 80's Rock! Therefore take a listen to this collaboration, true to form; Ultravox meets Van Halen meets...Rock on!

Original music composed by: Peter Bennborn 
Guitars: Daniele Turani
Bass: Jonny Trobro (JonnyTrobroBass)
Synths: Peter Bennborn
Drums: Anders Grönlund (PowerHell)

Mixed and Mastered by Peter Bennborn & Daniele Turani

Cover art: Jonny Trobro

Ultra Vox (feat. Daniele Turani, Jonny Trobro & Anders Grönlund)

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)

Infatuation...Jaime J. Ross beautiful lyrics sung with intense passion by amazing Pavithra Chari...take a moment and be swept away by the passion in your life...

Music: Peter Bennborn 
Lyrics: Jaime J. Ross (https://soundcloud.com/jaime0223)
Vocals: Pavithra Chari (https://soundcloud.com/vapmok)
Keys/synths: Peter Bennborn

Mixed and Mastered: Peter Bennborn

Lyrics:

I'm living in the moment 
But I'm longing for the past 
And passion that took over me 
Yet somehow couldn't last

I feel your touch when I'm alone (when I'm alone) 
I hear you call my name (when you call my name) 
I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

We've both moved on with someone else 
And that's what will be 
But thoughts of you, they haunt my mind 
Locked deep inside of me

I see you when I close my eyes 
My dreams - you do live in 
My days are spent without you 
At night - we meet again

I long for you - just one more night 
No guilt...no harm...no blame...

And now the past has come and gone 
For now that's where you stay 
But in my mind...and in my heart 
You're never far away

I'll never lose the memories 
From where we did begin 
I'll never say goodbye to you 
...until we meet again.

I long for you - just one more night...

Infatuation (with Pavithra Chari & Jaime J. Ross)

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)

A simple piano piece...came from nothing, no reflection, no afterthought, just there and then...

Insignificant

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)

An impromptu solo piano piece...Life Passing...live it!

Music/Piano: Peter Bennborn

Life Passing

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)

Last summer we published "Only Dancing" - https://soundcloud.com/peter-bennborn-project/only-dancing-by - a jazzy duet, depicting a brief romance (to put it politically correct). What happened after the awkward morning, you might ponder. Cue "Ever and Forever". Enjoy the awesome vocals of Milana and Michael in a sassy, jazzy setting!

Music & lyrics by Mikael Reimerson a.k.a. BitByBeat (https://soundcloud.com/bitbybeat)
Vocals by Milana Zilnik (https://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik) & Michael Obadja (https://soundcloud.com/michael-obadja)

Mixed & Mastered by Peter Bennborn Project
Produced by Peter Bennborn Project & BitByBeat

Ever and Forever (by BitByBeat feat. Milana Zilnik & Michael Obadja)

A minute of your life well spent ;-)!

Composed and played by Peter Bennborn

130519: Extended!

Une Minute Dans La Vie

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