Benedict started out playing piano bars in London before turning to song writing.
If being signed by BMG at the young age of 19 isn't enough of a testament to his incredible talent, surely his commitment to his craft at such a young age will be inspire you to check out his new single "Ghost." In his early twenties he spent honing his craft both in and out of bands, spending long days in the studio and nights playing in 5 star hotels and saloon bars.
What is Music? How would you define it?
I guess music's whatever you want it to be. It's really personal. For me it's beautiful melodies with beautiful lyrics. I love female voices especially. For some people it's thrashing it out on drums or even silence. That's what's so great about it, there's something for everyone.
Where did your interest in music stem from?
My siblings. I'm the baby of the family. I've got a sister and two brothers who are all super musical. We weren't really a sporty family; we sang and played in bands after school. Then I got a bit obsessed with it and wanted to start writing and playing all the time.
What do you love about creating music?
Probably the conversations in the studio. The first hour of a writing session is magic. You sit there and chat about the weirdest stuff before starting to actually create something. Sometimes I've shared my deepest darkest secrets with people that I've never seen again and there's something weirdly therapeutic about that.
What was your inspiration behind -- Ghost?
I wrote it just over a year ago when I was going through a pretty tough time in my relationship and I felt like we were growing really distant. We actually broke up not long after I wrote it and the lyrics took on a whole new meaning for me. I love that about songs, they can sort of take on a life of their own and pop up at random times to remind you of certain places and times.
Where can readers go to find out more about you?
There's more songs coming out in this series which we've called the 'Piano Tapes' EP. They're super personal so I'd say these songs and the lyrics especially are a pretty good place to start. I'm also a massive fan of photography. So if people are into that, I'd say my socials are a solid insight into my day to day life. I love photographing random people, places and things.
What do you love most about performing?
I'd say the instant connection you get with people. Sometimes I've played a brand new tune at a show and people have reacted in ways I wouldn't have imagined. Lyrics can take on a meaning of their own for different people and they come up afterwards and tell you these mad stories of how they connected. It's a pretty special feeling.
Where can fans see you perform live?
We're planning something very soon and I can't wait. I want the first show to be really special. It's hopefully going to be in one of my favourite music venues in London which is such a beautiful space.
How would you sum up your music in two words?
Soulful, Pianoman. I think I cheated - Piano Man is two words right? ;)
What feelings do you associate with your music?
I like to think I'm a pretty happy person day to day. But there's definitely a more melancholic side that comes out in my music. It's probably the place where I say all the things I don't feel comfortable saying face to face with people. I want it all to feel like a diary so I try not to hold back at all.
What is your ideal weekend?
Good friends. Good music. Good food. Probably a few drinks. Maybe a little dance. Definitely a lot of chilling in the sun right now. I'm heading back to London for the summer and I can't wait to spend the weekends in the parks doing nothing with the people I love.
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