Brad Bensko by Brad Bensko
The debut album from Brad Bensko. After years of building up a collection of vintage studio gear and writing and arranging songs, Bensko sought to record an album in the vein of some of his favorite musicians (Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, and Harry Nilsson just to name a few.) Taking on the majority of the recording, arranging, and performing tasks, he crafted these songs from the basics and up, all on an old Otari 1" 8 track reel to reel tape machine. Bensko wasn't completely on his own, however, and with a little help from his friends (Kathleen Parks, Tyler Bensko, Jason Banta, Danny Motta, Chris Rival) the record was seen to completion. We hope you enjoy!
Tracklist
| 1. | Shallow Eyes | 3:38 |
| 2. | Long Gone | 2:48 |
| 3. | Waiting Game | 4:32 |
| 4. | Hindsight Of Your Gaze | 4:26 |
| 5. | Immobile Dreams | 3:39 |
| 6. | I'm Still Here | 3:54 |
| 7. | Tipping Point | 4:41 |
| 8. | Alexandra | 2:55 |
| 9. | Why Do You Do That? | 3:56 |
| 10. | Worries Go With The Night | 4:47 |
| 11. | Peter And Barbara (Shallow Eyes Reprise) | 2:21 |
| 12. | Winter Solstice Suite | 5:03 |
Credits
The Players:
Brad Bensko: Vocals, guitars, bass, organ, piano, mellotron, harpsichord, drums, percussion
Kathleen Parks: violin and backing vocals on “Winter Solstice Suite”
Danny Motta: trumpet on “Winter Solstice Suite”
Tyler Bensko: backing vocals on “Long Gone”
Produced and Arranged by Brad Bensko
Recorded onto 8 Track Reel To Reel Tape (HAL) by Brad Bensko at Bearded Cat Studios in Mystic, CT
Mixed by Jason Banta and Brad Bensko at Bearded Cat Studios in Mystic, CT
Mastered by Chris Rival at Middleville Studios in North Reading, MA
All songs written by Bradley Joseph Bensko © 2010-2018
Front & back photos by Catie McClelland of Fox & Laurel Photography
Additional photos by Catie McClelland, Jennifer O’Malia, Alee Rogan, Jason Banta, and Brad Bensko
Artwork and design by Paul Wallen
Thanks to all else who made this record possible:
Brian, Debra, Jill, Tyler, and Jenna Bensko for supporting me and putting up with the noise throughout the years.
Bill Scheniman, Matt Hamilton, Nick Johns, Jason Banta, and Thom Hyde for lending your ears from time to time.
Courtney Bothur for “bringing out the poet in me.”
Kathleen Parks, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines for your ears, your friendship, and for being constant inspirations to me.
A special thanks to Tyler Bensko and Kathleen Parks for your input; these recordings would not have been the same without you.
This album is especially dedicated to the memory of my grandparents, Robert and Sheila Church.
License
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Hailing from Mystic, CT, Brad Bensko is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter who plays solo as well as with the likes of Paul Rishell, Annie Raines, and Kathleen Parks of Boston based band, Mojo Rodeo. Drawing from his love of 50s and 60s pop, American Songbook, and American Roots, Brad weaves these influences together to create fresh songs with ties to the past.