Benny Marchant is a dynamic young singer-songwriter who has entrenched himself in the Los Angeles music scene with a sophisticated, contemporary vibe that speaks to young and old alike about love, loss, journey and victory. Marchant has slowly and steadily built a reputation amongst tastemakers and music fanatics alike by crafting songs that speak to the heart and the ears.
Marchant is currently in the studio along side Grammy winner Joe Chicarelli who has worked with the likes of Radiohead, White Stripes, and Counting Crows.
Marchant has just released his debut music video for “Conversations Missed.” The track will appear on Marchant’s debut album, “Cold Weather,” which is expected to be released late summer 2010. Watch “Conversations Missed” above and visit www.OfficialBennyMarchant.com for all the latest news!
I had the chance to talk with Benny about his interest in music, what inspires him, and the feelings he hopes his fans will have listening to his upcoming album. You can read about that below.
When did you first realize you had an interest in music, and what sparked that interest?
I think I was a Junior in highschool when I found my first guitar. I picked it up and I wasn’t very good at it. I would write songs with one string.
How would you describe the sound of your music, and how do you feel your music is different from others in your genre?
It’s very versatile. It’s dark and melancholy but yet its peaceful and uplifting.
How did you break into the music industry?
Through the studio, not through my performances to start. In the beginning I just started writing and recording. I seriously got into music my senior year in college after I joined a band and started playing base. Once I came to LA and started recording in the studio I was lucky enough to come across a couple of guys who were really interested in what I was doing and it just went from there.
What are some of your short term and long term goals?
Short term would be promoting "Cold Weather" which will most likely be released in January. Really getting gigs going again. We just did auditions for the band and getting that all set up and it sounds amazing. Long term would be to keep doing this the rest of my life.
Was there ever a time where you felt like giving up music or quitting on your way to where you are now?
Ya know, never. Even with ‘Kings Royal’ – the band I was in before – was in such disarray with people walking away because of other commitments. It hurt, but I just kept writing because it was so important to me and I wanted people to hear it, so no.
What do you miss most, besides family and friends, when you are out traveling?
My dog (laughs.) And playing World of Warcraft because the internet on the bus is not fast!
Besides music, what are some of your hobbies?
Well, we covered the World of Warcraft. Playing lacrosse and keeping up with it and what’s going on. I also love going to see the Dodgers and Padres games.
What drives you the most to do what you love? What inspires you?
I’ve just been in love with music my whole life even when I never thought for a split second that it would be something that I would do. I’ve just always been into it and love being a part of it. It makes me happy.
What sort of feelings do you hope your fans will have from listening to your upcoming album?
I just hope they get 10% of what I felt writing this music. I hope they love it. There was a lot of personal stuff for me going on while I was doing it and writing it. I hope they can interpret it for themselves and it becomes a part of their lives for sure.
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