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Directed by John Christopher
Cinematography by Oisín McFarland Smith
1st Assistant Camera JP Quill
Starring
Nathan O’Toole
William Morgan
Harry Kin
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Ben J. Connolly is an Irish composer, producer, lyricist and multi-instrumentalist, based in Berlin. A passion for storytelling is deeply rooted in Ben’s psyche and is at the crux of all of his creative endeavours. His music is woven with neo-classical, ambient and experimental elements, as he aspires to capture a spectrum of elusive emotions. Harbouring a deep interest in the details of composition and sonics has led him to pursue a path as a media composer, where he blends his love for acoustic orchestration with electronics, synthesis and sound design.
phaethon // becalmed is his debut record, featuring a rich tapestry of piano, tuned percussion and lush string arrangements, as well as subtle field recordings and electronics. The record is crafted around the greek myth of Phaethon; a story which Ben found to be a powerful allegory for the human-induced climate crisis, while also offering more introspective insights on the nature of our pursuit of identity and meaning in life. This record explores this myth through 17 pieces with inter-twining themes, each signifying a chapter in the story. Overall, the record pays homage to the poignancy of a tragic tale; one which bares important lessons for us as individuals and as a collective. The project was recorded between Ireland, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Beginning in the serene Wicklow mountains, Ben slowly made his way across Europe enlisting the help of friends to tell this story through musical collaboration. Echo Collective on strings (Jóhann Jóhannsson, A Winged Victory for the Sullen), Ramon Lormans on tuned percussion (Stargaze), and Andrew Dickinson on vocals (Deutsche Oper) offer beautiful contributions throughout, breathing life into this contemplative and absorbing debut.
Ben began his music career busking on the streets of Dublin. In 2011, he won a national busking competition, and subsequently performed live with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. He is a member of alternative-folk group All the Luck in the World, with whom he has written,recorded and co-produced 3 albums. Over the years they have toured Europe extensively, playing sold out shows in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Ireland. He has written orchestral arrangements for acclaimed musical ensembles such as Glasshouse and Stargaze. His passion for music and storytelling has led him down the path of media composition in recent years, where he has written music for film, VR film, and advertising.
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26 сен 2024
