With a resume that includes work as a composer with the likes of Dirty Projectors, the American Composers Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Academy, production for Hip Hop Star Black Dave, not to mention DJing under the moniker Afterwit, Ryan Beppel is man who should need no introduction. Yet, due to the nature of his work he’s often working meticulously behind the front line making sure everything is on point.
That all changes with Benevolus, his openly declared “rock project“. Recorded with multi-instrumentalist and drum prodigee Cody Brown sitting behind the kit, Beppel explore a more vibrant dynamic mixing hypnotic chanting with a constant rhythm and a deliciously over the top drum line.
The accompanying video was shot in January 2016 and coincided with the historic “Super Storm Jonas“. The result is an apocalyptic yet upbeat visual that runs side by side with Beppel’s spirited delivery.
The album “Goodbye Blue” is out on April 22nd.
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