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Ben Robert Eastman
Добавлен 12 авг 2014
Thanks for checking out my page! Please check out these covers of some of my favorite songs as well as my own songwriting. Please like and subscribe! I try to post new content each week. Thank you for watching!
Learning To Fly - Tom Petty
Tom Petty passed away on October 2, 2017. He wrote some iconic songs and left the world with an incredible legacy. In honor of his birthday tomorrow, October 20, me and the boys, John Bacon, Gary Schoolcraft and Peter Marcantel decided to honor him by performing one of our favorites, “Learning To Fly”. Theres lots more I could say… but I think I won’t. Instead I’ll let Tom do the talking.
I hope you enjoy this. We sure as hell did. Happy Birthday Tom.
I hope you enjoy this. We sure as hell did. Happy Birthday Tom.
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Natural Beauty-Neil Young
Просмотров 6221 день назад
Neil Young’s “Natural Beauty” from his 1992 Harvest Moon album, may be unfamiliar to some but it has long been one of my favorites. I pared it down from its original ten minutes to three and a half but i tried to maintain the basic character of the song. I love its central tenet “don’t judge yourself too harsh my love.”
“Listen In” \nCopyright 2024 Ben R Eastman
Просмотров 21Месяц назад
I opened the “unfinished song vault” and pulled out one that needed closure. It has sat there long enough. And while the song is not about “the Band” per se, (Rick, Richard, Robbie, Levon or even Garth), their ghost crosses the stage of my mind and I’m not even sure why. Possibly to remind me of the sins and pleasures of my youth as only an old friend or a good song can. Friends lift us and car...
Isak (I had a farm in Africa)
Просмотров 452 месяца назад
I was inspired by Karen Blixen’s 1937 autobiography “Out of Africa” to write this song. Her story was later made into a film of the same name. If you haven’t seen it the cinematography on location is stunning. It is a tale of longing and loss, a memoir of a continent interwoven with equal parts beauty and tragedy. One of my favorite scenes is when her lover Denys lands a bright yellow Gipsy Mot...
If You Only Knew How Much I Think Of You (slow)
Просмотров 1084 месяца назад
If You Only Knew How Much I Think Of You (slow)
Until The End Of The World - U2
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I’m excited to share with you mine and Ed Gonzales’ latest foray into the U2 universe “Until The End Of The World”. I learned this song from a lesson by Sergio Canales. Check out Sergio’s RUclips channel at youtube.com/@sergiocanales8427 Hes got great content excellent lessons. After Ed and I recorded “The Fly” back in February Ed suggested we learn the song “Until The End Of the World”. My off...
“The Miracle” - Ben Robert Eastman
Просмотров 757 месяцев назад
Copyright 1984-2024 Ben Robert Eastman A fellow guitarist asked me what this song is about. It took me about a day to collect my thoughts because the meanings of my songs are not always clear even to me and rarely do I explain them. So this was my best answer. The song is about decisions, decisions we make that either confine us or free us. Sometimes our situation is within our power to change ...
Thick As A Brick - “I Really Dont Mind”
Просмотров 3208 месяцев назад
Who remembers Jethro Tull’s musical saga, “Thick As a Brick? It's quite the epic tale (actually a parody on the self importance of the “concept album” popular at the time. If you’ve never listened to the complete album it’s worth the trip. From SongFacts: "Thick as a brick" is a phrase meaning stubbornly dumb, as one's head is so thick that no new thoughts can enter it. The song starts with Ian...
Push The Stone2-020424
Просмотров 318 месяцев назад
I started writing songs around 1983/1984. Some ok, some terrible and a few pretty darn goodI wrote this one in my 20's and it has been buried for decades so I thought I would resurrect it. It’s called “Push The Stone”. I always considered this to be one of the pretty darn good ones and most people liked it back then. Now that I’m older maybe I should rename it “pass the stone' but I believe I’l...
THE FLY - U2
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Inspired by my experience of the U2 concert at The Sphere in Las Vegas on December 1, 2023, I’m excited to share with you my rendition of “The Fly”. Joined here by his excellency Ed Gonzales on bass, this performance contains three “firsts” for me. This is the first time I’ve performed a solo that, more or less, replicates The Edge’s solo from start to finish. Second: is my use of a Wah express...
American Girl-Tom Petty
Просмотров 4169 месяцев назад
What better way to roll in the new year than with some raucous Rock from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers! About six months Pamm Pace Davis challenged me to learn this song. Well Pamm, it took a while, to say the least. Performing with me are my Guitar Zoom buddies Gary Schoolcraft on drums and Dieter Priebe on sax. And Im thrilled to have Ed Gonzales perform on bass! Thanks Ed! (A note to my ot...
The “EL” (By and By)
Просмотров 3910 месяцев назад
This is a song I wrote about the elevated “(The El) train in Chicago when I spent a couple of years there.
With or Without You - U2 - REMIX
Просмотров 19510 месяцев назад
There were some audio issues with the first post that I wasn’t happy with so I did a remix. Otherwise it’s the same. Thanks for listening everybody!
Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Bad Moon Rising - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Breathe (in the air) - Pink Floyd- Acoustic Version
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Breathe (in the air) - Pink Floyd- Acoustic Version
End Of The Line - The Traveling Willburys
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End Of The Line - The Traveling Willburys
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❤ I love this performance Ben. It’s magical!
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Beautiful performance Ben!
@@Shizzlesticks thanks Sandy!
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@@pammdavis2687 thanks Pamms !
I love this a lot, Ben. An exemplary example of what an incredibly talented singer and songwriter you are, brother. 💖🎸🎙🎶
@@JohnBaconMusic thank you John. Its a pleasure to share it with you brother
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Beautiful, Boyal.
@@pammdavis2687 Thanks Goyal
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Sorry, I'm so far behind here. Damn Boyal! This is one of your best. I'm so proud of you. That comment seems to keep showing up more and more, for good reason. ❤ Never srop
This is an delightful song, Ben. Is that an alternate tuning you're using? I love the deep bass.
@@pshapiro thank you! I am playing this on a baritone guitar. I only fairly recently learned such an animal existed. That is what accounts for its deep tone. The strings are almost bass like strings. Baritone guitars are typically tuned a fourth or fifth lower than a standard guitar but the intervals are the same so all your chord shapes are the same fingering. Its a whole different tonal landscape. Im glad you enjoyed the song. I wrote it on a standard acoustic but played it one day on the baritone and it really spoke. Thanks for listening.
❤❤ like I've said before, they know. That bond can never be broken. I wish I could stop your pain, but I understand
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Great work from the two (three) of you - I'm not usually a fan of U2 but enjoyed this. My favourite part was actually the outro with the credits rolling over it! 😂
My favorite too! Thanks for listening
Great work Ben! Really unique, fuzzy tone you've got there too - never heard anything quite like it 😀
Thanks! Its a preset on my HX Stomp pedal. I dig it too
Love this. I miss the sloth t-shirt though. ❤
Bravo
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I can't believe I just deleted my comment from a year ago! I think it went something like this, and it still stands. Probably more so. Here goes..."You finally did it! I ❤️ you!" Yeah, that about nails it. 😉
Beautiful.
Absolutely love it! You really put your own spin on this. Especially love your articulation Ben. Mega Lob auch an Dieter, hammer!
Thank you ! This was a really challenging song for me to do! Im glad you enjoyed it!
Had to take a break from making all my animal deals to listen to this again. Fantastic job on this challenging piece, Ben.
Are you playing poker with the girls again!
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Bobby! (Your original alias always comes to mind when you dig so far back into my memory.) This one takes me back to those times before, during, and after hockey games. 😉 What great days those were. Beautiful job, but I think you should complete the entire almost 44 minutes and grab a flute player if you can find a band director willing to let you borrow one. 😆❤ Love this!
@@pammdavis2687 it really is reaching back! This was the first concert i ever attended. I was in the 8th grade. My sisters boyfriend was a huge Tull fan and somehow let me tag along. Maybe my mom insisted. Little did she know a hockey game was going on in the entire FW convention center along with the concert. This song came up in my Apple Music playlist a few months ago. I had forgotten how good it was. Ive gotten 102 comments and 62 likes on my Zoom FB page! Yes now to work on the remainder of the album ( not) and get Ed to play flute ( he can by the way) but double not!
I think i just replied to myself. Thanks Gary!
Love everything about this Ben!! I heard a female duet cover just last night of this tune and I had to revist this gem of yours . Wow such a super job and that gorgeous guitar was sure showing off !!😊
Thanks Marsha. I bet that duet was gorgeous! Thanks for re-visiting! I really enjoyed playing this.
You have developed a great songwriting style, Ben. This is just one of the many great original songs that I have heard from you. Impressed as always, my friend.😉 💖🎤🎸🎶
Thank you John. I appreciate it brother!
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Glad you brought this one back. ❤
Me too! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Glad YT recommended your channel. Good job 👍 and nice u2 pick. U have a new subscriber 🎉 Edit/ killing it on Neil young as well
Thanks so much for subscribing! I appreciate the listens! Hope you enjoy future posts
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I don't need to tell you how much I love this, you already know. But I do have a tiny secret, John Bacon didn't mention this, but we were talking about it and he called it "a masterpiece", and he's not wrong. It is simply brilliant. So there's that! Love this, Boyal, and Eddie! I'm working on your dates at the Sphere. It's gonna cost you though. 😉
John is usually right about things. Lol! This was a fun one (and frikkin challenging) Send the rental bill to John!
That was awesome …. No kidding I can’t wait to show her. Can you see smiling when she hangs. I’m so glad I can have her relax she is always looking after like I’m a China doll .. love making her smile with music … and this reply oh boy thanks a million Ben
"Super Fantastic," you two "Fly" boys. 😉.....💖🎤🎸🎸🎶😎
Thanks John! Gives you wings!
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Amazing
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
I can't believe I've never noticed this song on your channel! I love HB, and "Casablanca" is my all-time favorite movie! Great job, Boyal! ❤
I can't believe I never commented on this. I love this, and you made it happen so quickly. This one always stings a little, but it's so beautifully done. Another insanely great one for your repertoire, Ben. 2024 is gonna be a great year! ❤
Thanks. They have so many good songs. Attending their concert reminded me of that. We’ll see what the year brings!
Sounds really great! Nice work by all! 🎸💕
Absolutely perfect! I love it guys! The preview on my birthday and the entire song for a new year is the sweetest gift. Thank you, Ben ❤️ (and Gary, Ed, and Dieter)
You’re welcome Pamm! Thanks for being the inspiration for the song!
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Ben, it's been a tough job, but someone had to do it. 😊😉
❤ Great job!
A "Masterpiece" .......💖🎤🎸🎶
Nice one Ben!
Thanks Shizzle!
Love it ❤!
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Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it!
Oh, Boyal! This is so perfect. What a beautiful job, and I know it wasn't an easy one. Can't wait for Thursday! I know the girl is looking forward to it, too. ❤️ Your next mission... you know what it is! FINISH IT!! I heart you.
Thanks Goyal!
Im looking forward to Thursday too!
❤ Didn't you record this one a while back?
Yes, I recorded it a year or so ago just realized I never put it on my RUclips!
@@benroberteastman3940 Doh!!
Chris would be proud.
"The Fly" is awesome! It seems like it would be hard to recreate though. "Bad" would be great, or "With or Without You." I love this version of "One," but it's such a sad song.
Yes, the fly would be pretty difficult to re-create, but you know me, I somehow manage to put something together even if it sounds nothing like the original lol. Yes, those other songs you mentioned would be great to do.
No, you do make them sound like the original, even though you don't have the entire band to back you up! That's pretty amazing!
Just look at what you've accomplished in one single month! I'll always be your biggest cheerleader, but you already knew that. ❤
And run.❤
Nice mellow version.
Thanks Fingers!
Gary, I'm always messing with you, but you know I wished you the best before, during, and after this video . I'm so glad you're okay now. ❤
Beautiful job, Boyal. This was a song that Lori, Holly, and I would listen to back in our Jr. High days. There are so many happy days attached to this one. We all thank you. You're going to make me work so hard on these damn bookings. I need a raise. Seriously! 😄
Can't wait to welcome you home in 2 days! ❤
❤❤❤ my fav from Father's Day.
Thanks! I forgot i sang it then.!
Beautiful Ben ❤
Thank you!
The Mama, "There's your song, daddy!" I don't know how you'll top this one for his 95th IN TWO WEEKS!!