Ben Johnson
Ben has a beautiful baritone voice that shines in several of the songs on this CD, and his working of the keyboards is expertly done. The songwriting itself is excellent. You will want to hear the second track, “Higher Than Rock.” It incorporates pop flavor with a rock edge. And again, he’s done great work on the piano—quite a surprise from the second track. The third track, “Let It All Come Down on Me” sounds like something out of a Broadway rock opera. The vocals grab me, and the music reminds me of a sci-fi sound track. I found myself singing along to the fourth track, “Not Enough,” and was convinced that I’d like to own this one—and wouldn’t mind hearing it again! The chorus: “You’re not naked enough to share my spotlight, Johnson says, “Sometimes I feel like nobody’s listening to me until I sing a song. Inside the song I can freely speak my mind, work out the puzzle, ask for help or give it, break down or stand up.” Ben’s voice is very distinct, and I appreciate his songwriting skills. You will want to listen to his debut CD again and again, as will I. Ben’s CD is available at cdbaby.com and can be downloaded at iTunes. Visit the following websites for more information: benjohnson@steeldog.org Lisa Trimarchi |
