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In 1999 Anderson left the band [[Rorschach Test (band)|Rorschach Test]] to pursue a musical journey in ambient and electronic music. Many of his ambient records were written as part of his art installations which also contained themed paintings and video. |
In 1999 Anderson left the band [[Rorschach Test (band)|Rorschach Test]] to pursue a musical journey in ambient and electronic music. Many of his ambient records were written as part of his art installations which also contained themed paintings and video. |
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In 2006 he united with [[Pamela Moore]], a Seattle singer/songwriter, and co-wrote her most recent release ''[[Stories from a Blue Room]]''.<ref>http://www.pamelamoore.net/press/files/PM-Bio.pdf</ref> |
In 2006 he united with [[Pamela Moore]], a Seattle singer/songwriter, and co-wrote her most recent release ''[[Stories from a Blue Room]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pamelamoore.net/press/files/PM-Bio.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-04-09 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724003132/http://www.pamelamoore.net/press/files/PM-Bio.pdf |archivedate=July 24, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref> |
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In 2008, Anderson toured with the Geoff Tate Band performing live keyboards and programming. |
In 2008, Anderson toured with the Geoff Tate Band performing live keyboards and programming. |
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Duff McKagan on His Sensual, Sinister New Band, Walking Papers | work = [[Rolling Stone|RollingStone.com]] | publisher = [[Rolling Stone Magazine]] | date = May 16, 2013 | accessdate = August 6, 2013| url = |
Duff McKagan on His Sensual, Sinister New Band, Walking Papers | work = [[Rolling Stone|RollingStone.com]] | publisher = [[Rolling Stone Magazine]] | date = May 16, 2013 | accessdate = August 6, 2013| url = |
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*{{Cite web|last=R. Cross |first=Charlies |title=Shining debut of rock supergroup Walking Papers rivals the sun |work=[[The Seattle Times]] |publisher=[[The Seattle Times Company]] |date=August 18, 2012 |accessdate=August 6, 2013 |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/musicnightlife/2018947123_cr19walking.html?prmid=head_more |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904105237/http://seattletimes.com/html/musicnightlife/2018947123_cr19walking.html?prmid=head_more |archivedate=September 4, 2014 |df=mdy }} |
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*{{Cite web | last = Mosqueda | first = Ruben | title = The Missionary Position to release 'Consequences' and team with Seattle filmmaker | work = [[Oregon Music News]] | publisher = [[Oregon Music News]] | date = March 2, 2012 |accessdate = August 6, 2012| url = http://oregonmusicnews.com/2012/03/02/the-missionary-position-to-release-consequences-and-team-with-seattle-filmmaker/}} |
*{{Cite web | last = Mosqueda | first = Ruben | title = The Missionary Position to release 'Consequences' and team with Seattle filmmaker | work = [[Oregon Music News]] | publisher = [[Oregon Music News]] | date = March 2, 2012 |accessdate = August 6, 2012| url = http://oregonmusicnews.com/2012/03/02/the-missionary-position-to-release-consequences-and-team-with-seattle-filmmaker/}} |
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*[http://www.pamelamoore.net/pmdream/disc.html Pamela Moore] |
*[http://www.pamelamoore.net/pmdream/disc.html Pamela Moore] |
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*[http://geofftate.com/galleries/uncategorized/the-geoff-tate-band-2008/#!prettyPhoto Geoff Tate] |
*[http://geofftate.com/galleries/uncategorized/the-geoff-tate-band-2008/#!prettyPhoto Geoff Tate] |
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*[http://barrettmartin.com/index.php?page=the-walking-papers Barrett Martin Walking Papers Page] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120722194355/http://barrettmartin.com/index.php?page=the-walking-papers Barrett Martin Walking Papers Page] |
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*[http://www.walking-papers.com/ Walking Papers] |
*[http://www.walking-papers.com/ Walking Papers] |
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*[http://loudandproudrecords.com/artists/walking-papers/ Loud & Proud Records] |
*[http://loudandproudrecords.com/artists/walking-papers/ Loud & Proud Records] |
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Benjamin Anderson | |
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 New Orleans, LA 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 28, 1974 Tucson, Arizona |
| Genres | Rock/Industrial/Ambient Music/Electronic music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer songwriter Guitarist Keyboards Programmer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, accordion, piano, programming, keyboards, keyboard bass |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Labels | The Boredom Killing Business Loud & Proud Records |
Benjamin Anderson (born January 28, 1974 in Tucson, Arizona) is an American musician and songwriter. His musical styles range from hard rock and industrial to electronic and Ambient Music.
History
Anderson was first introduced to music at an early age, singing and traveling in an all-boys choir. Eventually his voice changed and he moved on from the boys' choir. In high school he became inspired by artists such as The Cure, The Mission, and U2. This led him to pick up the guitar and later leave college wandering to Denver, Colorado where he recorded his first collaboration with James Baker Baker asked Benjamin to join his band, Rorschach Test shortly after. Rorschach Test.
Rorschach Test later relocated to Seattle where they were signed to the now defunct Chicago label Slipdisc Records (Mercury). They sustained a successful career during Seattle's lively music scene in the 1990s. They toured North America playing shows with the likes of Korn, Type O Negative, Genitorturers, Queensrÿche.
In 1999 Anderson left the band Rorschach Test to pursue a musical journey in ambient and electronic music. Many of his ambient records were written as part of his art installations which also contained themed paintings and video.
In 2006 he united with Pamela Moore, a Seattle singer/songwriter, and co-wrote her most recent release Stories from a Blue Room.[1]
In 2008, Anderson toured with the Geoff Tate Band performing live keyboards and programming.
Anderson currently resides in Seattle, Washington, and has just released a new record with musician, Jeff Angell who was previously a member of the Seattle band Post Stardom Depression. The project is titled The Missionary Position.
In 2012, Anderson lent his keyboard talent to the Seattle supergroup Walking Papers. The band was formed in 2012 by members Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season) and Jeff Angell (The Missionary Position). They later became a quartet when Anderson and bassist Duff McKagan became permanent members. Their debut self-titled album was re-released August 6, 2013 on Loud & Proud records a division of Roadrunner Records.
Discography
- Rorschach Test The Eleventh (1996)
- Rorschach Test Unclean (Slipdisc 1998)
- Benjamin Anderson "1" (1999) Ambient recording
- Benjamin Anderson "2" (1999) Ambient recording
- Benjamin Anderson "Double Joy Happiness" (1999) Ambient recording
- Benjamin Anderson "4" the nature of things (1999) Ambient recording
- Benjamin Anderson "Blue" (2000) Ambient recording-multimedia art show
- Benjamin Anderson "Out of Focus (in stereo)" (2001) Ambient/Electronic recording-multimedia art show
- Pamela Moore "Stories from a Blue Room" (2006)
- The Missionary Position "Diamonds in a Dead Sky" (2009)
- The Missionary Position "Consequences (Album)" (2012)
- Walking Papers "Walking Papers" (2013)
References
- Stories From A Blue Room
- The Missionary Position Bio
- Loud & Proud Records Artist
- Baltin, Steve (May 16, 2013). "Duff McKagan on His Sensual, Sinister New Band, Walking Papers". RollingStone.com. Rolling Stone Magazine. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
- R. Cross, Charlies (August 18, 2012). "Shining debut of rock supergroup Walking Papers rivals the sun". The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times Company. Archived from the original on September 4, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Mosqueda, Ruben (March 2, 2012). "The Missionary Position to release 'Consequences' and team with Seattle filmmaker". Oregon Music News. Oregon Music News. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- Notes
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2011. Retrieved 2010-04-09.
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