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The Magical World (Album, 2013)

by Benedict Moleta

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Romantics 03:29
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Dead Deal 04:17
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Happy Girl 03:21
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Black Rose 05:29
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Hairpin 03:57
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Lakeways 03:31
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White Tent 03:25
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Shallows 04:15
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River Mouth 04:45

about

'The Magical World' is Benedict Moleta's eighth album.

It features:

Andrew Ewing (electric guitar, bass, harmony vocals)
Julian Bolleter (piano and organ)
Rosemary Halsmith (percussion)
Miranda Pollard (harmony vocals)

The songs were written between late 2010 and late 2011 and rehearsed over an 18 month period.

Andrew worked with Benedict on his previous album Singleton, and kept rehearsing as the new songs were written for the new album, developing beautiful lead guitar lines and playing bass too.

Julian and Benedict had a go playing together once in 2007, and have been waiting for an opportunity to work together properly ever since. The keyboards are central to the new album, with many songs arranged around them. There is even one song (Dead Deal) with only keyboards and Benedict’s vocal – no guitars or other instruments, like a real piano ballad.

Miranda worked with Benedict on the previous album Singleton. It was an inspired collaboration, and, on the new album, Miranda sings harmonies throughout. Miranda’s perfect phrasing and gorgeous voice bring the album to life. At some points Andrew also sings harmonies, and the combination of three voices creates some unique vocal moments.

Rosemary Halsmith (a classically trained percussionist) has played keyboards and glockenspiel on several of Benedict's albums, and on the new album plays ‘cajon’ (a percussion instrument traditionally used to accompany flamenco dance) on three tracks. The percussion really shines on the album’s final track River Mouth, which has something of a Graceland vibe.

The songs are about friends, loved ones and Benedict’s dog, and there are a couple devoted to heroes from the worlds of music and skateboarding.
Andrew Ewing has made a video for the track Happy Girl which you can watch at on the video page of benedictmoleta.com

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released November 4, 2013

Andrew Ewing (electric guitar, bass, harmony vocals)
Julian Bolleter (piano and organ)
Rosemary Halsmith (percussion)
Miranda Pollard (harmony vocals)
Benedict Moleta (acoustic guitar and vocals)

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Benedict Moleta Perth, Australia

Benedict Moleta began playing solo shows in 2001 and released his first music in 2002. He has worked in lots of collaborative formats, as well as continuing to play solo. These configurations are represented on his 8 albums and various other releases.

Official video channel is:
m.youtube.com/channel/UCE_rjpxZaaQYLSZ9Wep7KDg

Back catalogue is also on Spotify and Apple Music.
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