CITY OF STREETS
Ben Hemming's second album was recorded in the small Norwegian town of Spydeberg, 40 mins away from the capital Oslo, at ‘Velvet Recording’ a state of the art studio with an impressive live room. This enabled band to be recorded playing together and gave an amazing live vide to the album. It was produced by Nick Terry who has worked with some big names such as The Libertines, Ian Brown, and Klaxons. His initiative work ethic and production techniques gave the release a distinctive sound all of its own. The album was recorded in the bleak Norwegian winter of 2017, a factor that has no doubt added to the atmosphere and intensity of the recording.
The title of the album ‘City of Streets’ was chosen as the majority of the songs were written in London, were Ben Hemming is currently based, and were an attempt to embody the isolation that lies at the heart of the modern metropolis.
"Railway track rhythms fuelled by empowering acoustic-blues riffs" - Art Will Fall.
"...every song is original, with an hour’s worth of meaning packed into just over thirty minutes." - Blues Blast Magazine.
"His deep baritone voice lends itself to American country music, where clarity and a laid-back serenity make their fortune." - Southland Blues.
All songs Written and performed by Ben Hemming. Double bass by Raf Ruocco, Drums by Eric Young. Produced by Nick Terry at Velvet Recording, Spydeberg, Norway. Released
March 8, 2017 © Ben Hemming 2020.