Lets Write Impossible Music with Ben Levin Part 1 Ben Levin 2019-06-11 | It's time to write some stupid wild music on MuseScore!My new album - benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/jelly-moundOn tour now! - http://www.BentKneeMusic.com/tourhttp://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
Ben Levin | Something So Promising (MUSIC VIDEO) Ben Levin 2024-09-24 | New album "Heaven Heaven Heaven," OUT NOW!Hear the album:distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benlevin/heaven-heaven-heavenMusic Video Credits:Concept: Ben Levin and Jack Zornado http://instagram.com/jackzornado Production: Keyframe - http://instagram.com/keyframe.ctrlDirector + DOP: Jack Zornado http://instagram.com/jackzornado Gaffer: Walton Hall http://instagram.com/waltonhallphotographyGrip/Swing/PA's: Mike Mardo http://instagram.com/mike_mardo1Louis Morales http://instagram.com/made.by.louis Justice Cow http://instagram.com/justice_cow_musicEdit + VFX: Ben LevinColor: Jack Zornado http://instagram.com/jackzornado Mixing: Brad Krieger at @Bignicestudio Mastering: Randy Roos at Squam SoundDrums: Kyle Harris @KyleHarrismusic Harmony vocals: @JusticeCow Lyrics:Driving through the countrysideSadness sets inI did not recognize itI felt it as fear insteadLike something so promisingIs going so wrong The food does not expireThe lights absorb the mothsI scrape their bodies from the windowWipe their little hairs offHe lights a jointAnd stares the mirrorSings his mother’s nameCheering on the start of nothingAmbition swallows us againWhen something so promising Is going so wrongSomething so promisingIs going so wrongGas stations became my culturePlastic is the food of my peopleI put the blood on my windshieldSo death would pass overDeath will pass overNow there are no walks to skate onA pile of tires gather like bisonOutside my houseA swastika scraped Into the sidewalk Everyday Something so promising Is going so wrongSomething so promisingIs going so wrongSomething so promisingIs going so wrongSomething so promisingIs going so wrong
My Favorite Chords on BASS VI Ben Levin 2024-09-17 | Listen to my new album:distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benlevin/heaven-heaven-heavenThe album features 2 Bass VI guitars, electric guitar, drums, and vocals.All performed by my buddies @KyleHarrismusic , @JusticeCow and ME!Music video incoming!Enroll in my music courses:http://benlevinmusicschool.com/p/coursesTake lessons with me:http://benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessons
Analyzing my guitar solo for SUNGAZER Ben Levin 2024-09-07 | Learn about the Sungazer solo challenge here:sungazermusic.comCheck out my music courses:http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.com/p/coursesSign up for lessons with me:http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.com/p/lessonsSupport my projects at:http://patreon.com/BenLevin
I Dont Need Chords Anymore Ben Levin 2024-08-15 | Mind blowing crushing beats using open source modular synth software!Enroll in Getting Songs Done:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleVCV Rack - vcvrack.comA tutorial that helped me learn VCV rack:youtu.be/BTcP3DofZLY?si=u9qpKY21r-Tq5iwD
Make music thats NEVER BORING (5 tips) Ben Levin 2024-08-01 | 5 production concepts that create forward momentum in your arrangements!Have fun with these concepts and don't overthink the idea of "interesting" music. Your music doesn't need to change all the time in order to be interesting fyi!Come on over to my website and sign up for lessons with me!benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsCheck out my courses:http://benlevinmusicschool.com/p/coursesSupport me on Patreon:http://patreon.com/BenLevin
How to Write Songs FASTER Ben Levin 2024-07-16 | This song turned out pretty cool! I hope this approach helps you finish writing your songs too!Enroll in Getting Songs Done:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleSee all my courses at:http://BenLevinMusicSchool.comThank you to my patrons at: http://Patreon.com/BenLevin
Using Stravinskys BIG BRAIN Chords Ben Levin 2024-06-18 | These chords are so wild and fun!Sign up for music lessons with me this summer:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsTopics covered can include:Song feedbackGuitarMusic TheoryCompositionMixingProductionRhythm TrainingImprovisationFinishing SongsAnimationMusic Career BrainstormingEar TrainingConfidence When Performing
making CURSED music videos in RPG Maker Ben Levin 2024-06-11 | Here's the Abraham's Revenge music video on my second channel:youtu.be/2u_zoENjFZAHeaven Heaven Heaven is coming soon!Learn 3D animation with my Blender course:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/blender-for-musiciansAbraham's Revenge:Produced, engineered, and mixed by Bradford Krieger at @Bignicestudio Drums performed by @KyleHarrismusic Harmony vocals by @JusticeCowLyrics:In a lake in the summerI came uponAn empty bottle of cokeI freed the rat that was stuck in itGot a light it asked meI don’t play with fire anymoreGod appears in flames and scares me into listeningI’ll do anythingGod wills or tells meSo I can bring Abraham Up to heaven with meAnd when god is sleepingTrusts us completelyI’ll end him I’ll end himReplace him with AbrahamI have seenRare animalsBeautiful endangered birdsOn the side of the roadThe spirit of the forest spread across the highwayThis is the broken promiseThis the last laugh The mark clingsTo my foreheadAn infected tick bite They called it a kissA curse
Build a PASSIONATE following (for musicians) Ben Levin 2024-06-04 | Proceed with caution, the desire to connect with people through music can easily turn into an endless toxic chase for popularity and fame. I hope this helps you stay safe as you find the people who will love your music!Artist vs. Reporter video by Curtis Holt:youtu.be/VnRgucGGsIs?si=4YQgN1Ptp7TbmagFThanks to captainBiscuitJr for helping me research for this video! They have cool songs here:captainbiscuitjr.bandcamp.comEnroll in my very helpful courses!Blender for Musicians:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/blender-for-musiciansGetting Songs Done:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleMaking Music for Yourself:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/making-music-for-yourself-saleGuitrongus:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/guitrongus-saleThank you to my patrons for helping me keep my music career afloat!http://Patreon.com/BenLevin
Triangle Polymeters Sound UNHINGED Ben Levin 2024-05-28 | The Pythagorean theorem is a banger!Enroll in Getting Songs Done and save 25%:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleMy Courses:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/coursesOne-On-One Lessons:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsThank you to my patrons for helping me have a music career!http://patreon.com/BenLevinMy albums and music:http://BenLevinGroup.BandCamp.com
Making Music that MIXES ITSELF Ben Levin 2024-05-21 | Easy to mix, but is it any good?Checkout my spring sale courses!MAKING MUSIC FOR YOURSELF:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/making-music-for-yourself-saleGUITRONGUS: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/guitrongus-saleGETTING SONGS DONE:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleSign up for one-on-one lessons with me!:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsThank you to my patrons for helping me continue my career!http://Patreon.com/BenLevin
I used 300 presets on one track Ben Levin 2024-05-14 | *295 presets to be exact!Get unstuck in your music with my course Getting Songs Done:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleLESSONSSign up for one on one lessons with me here: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsCOURSESCheckout all of my music and art courses:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/courses
making music when youre sad Ben Levin 2024-05-07 | This works some of the time!LESSONSSign up for one on one lessons with me here: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsCOURSESCheckout all of my music and art courses:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/courses
Using STRESSFUL rhythms to make RELAXING music Ben Levin 2024-04-30 | Check out this video I made with @SignalsMusicStudio to learn an amazing rhythm exercise!:youtu.be/duBOlIt9uMICheckout my spring sale courses!GUITRONGUS: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/guitrongus-saleGETTING SONGS DONE:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleMAKING MUSIC FOR YOURSELF:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/making-music-for-yourself-saleSign up for one-on-one lessons with me!:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsThank you to my patrons for helping me continue my career!http://Patreon.com/BenLevin
music theory of MY DOGS synth solo Ben Levin 2024-04-23 | I am proud of him for going for it. Go easy on him in the comments please!Get my course Getting Songs Done 25% off for the spring: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleLESSONSSign up for one on one lessons with me here: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/lessonsCOURSESCheckout all of my music and art courses:benlevinmusicschool.com/p/courses
the secret to SATISFYING music Ben Levin 2024-04-16 | The Soda Can Theory of Sound Design!Get Making Music For Yourself for 25% off: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/making-music-for-yourself-sale
Am I better at music than AI? Ben Levin 2024-04-09 | Yep, I'm the best at this.Some of my predictions were inspired by this fascinating talk by Maggie Appleton - youtu.be/VXkDaDDJjoA?si=AkJ1g8n0I743XWMgSome of my courses are on sale this spring!Getting Songs Done - benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleMaking Music for Yourself - benlevinmusicschool.com/p/making-music-for-yourself-saleGuitrongus - benlevinmusicschool.com/p/guitrongus-sale
how to write RELATABLE music Ben Levin 2024-04-02 | I'm so relatable at the moment!My songwriting course is 25% off right now: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleThank you to my patrons at http://Patreon.com/BenLevin for helping me have a career!
RUINING Hallelujah (for education) Ben Levin 2024-03-26 | Ruining and fixing songs is a great way to write lyrics!Save 25% on my songwriting course - benlevinmusicschool.com/p/getting-songs-done-saleThank you to my patrons for helping me continue my music career - http://patreon.com/benlevin
NO GUITAR in my dream band Ben Levin 2024-03-19 | I am going to make this band.Music lessons and courses with me! - http://benlevinmusicschool.comThank you to my patrons for helping me continue my music career - http://patreon.com/benlevin
Microtonal Metal (easy mode) Ben Levin 2024-03-12 | Special guest @alexxartificial Alexx Artificial Bandcamp - alexxartificial.bandcamp.comList of microtonal plugins- https://en.xen.wiki/w/List_of_microtonal_software_plugins#Instrument_plugins_with_microtonal_supportMy courses - http://BenLevinMusicSchool.comThank you to my patrons for supporting my career! http://patreon.com/BenLevin
Making BAD Chords Sound GOOD Ben Levin 2024-03-05 | Free PDF with all of the chords and scales from this video: patreon.com/posts/making-bad-sound-99787447My school - http://benlevinmusicschool.comMy merch - http://BenShow.HorseThank you to my patrons for helping me make these videos!
3 Broken Production Techniques Ben Levin 2024-02-27 | I left my teen self in a jail for the weekend.You might like my songwriting and animation courses - http://benlevinmusicschool.comSweetie Cutie shirts here! - https://benshow.horse/collections/shirtsthank you to my patrons for helping me continue my music career - http://patreon.com/benlevin
Cursed Music Production Ben Levin 2024-02-20 | Nine Inch Nails happened at the end!You might like my songwriting and animation courses - http://benlevinmusicschool.comSweetie Cutie shirts here! - https://benshow.horse/collections/shirtsthank you to my patrons for helping me continue my music career - http://patreon.com/benlevin
Using WEIRD SCALES to make POP SONGS Ben Levin 2024-02-13 | Featuring @JusticeCow I cannot believe how cool these scales are!My music courses and lessons - http://benlevinmusicschool.comSweetie Cutie shirts here! - https://benshow.horse/collections/shirtsthank you to my patrons for helping me continue my music career - http://patreon.com/benlevin
The secret to EMOTIONAL chords Ben Levin 2024-02-06 | I hope you give it a try!My school - http://benlevinmusicschool.comthank you to my patrons for helping me continue my music career - http://patreon.com/benlevin
Lessons from my HEAVIEST riff Ben Levin 2024-01-30 | Pretty surprised by how that song featuring @JusticeCow turned out at the end!My new album - benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/the-light-is-on-you-returnMy courses and lessons - http://benlevinmusicschool.comThank you to my patrons for helping me continue my music career - http://patreon.com/benlevin
My Indie Riff Generator (perfect riffs) Ben Levin 2024-01-23 | Guitrongus - benlevinmusicschool.com/p/guitrongus-saleTabs for the riffs - patreon.com/posts/notation-tabs-my-97018972?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
Ben Levin - The Light Is On You Return - Album Movie Ben Levin 2024-01-10 | This album is about the people we miss. I felt that the first 7 songs from the album worked great as a story so I made them into this short film. Stream the full album here - benlevingroup.bandcamp.com/album/the-light-is-on-you-returnCredits: @JusticeCow - VocalsBradford Krieger - DrumsBen Levin - Everything elseProduced and Mixed by Bradford KriegerMix assist by Johanna BaumannMastered by Randy Roos at Squam Sound
I took a $100 lesson with Ben Levin so you dont have to Ben Levin 2024-01-05 | What did you think of the lesson?Try one out for yourself at http://benlevinmusicschool.com
Empty Shell a song by Ben Levin Ben Levin 2023-12-29 | with special guest @JusticeCow !Help me continue my music career at http://patreon.com/BenLevinLessons and courses with me at http://BenLevinMusicSchool.comLyrics:I’m looking at your postAbout how the world is brokenAnd needs my attention right nowYou are some profileAnother empty shellTelling me where to yellI want to be a good personAnd silence is the killerI’ve made so much noiseBut It just makes it hard to hear the people who still feelThe people who know what their talking aboutTouch the phone and watchA butcher dissect a dogSome guy in new york plays a custom guitarChildren coughing dust in their mothers armsA pixelated frame from an episode of SpongebobSleek infographics trying to turn my brain offPictures of my friend's dad, sorry for your lossSo grateful for my fansPolice just shot another innocent manTour dates for a bandHow to express my dog's glandsA home turned to dustA field of bodies shot Seen so much I believe I could never do enoughI want to be a good personAnd silence is the killerI’ve made so much noiseBut It just makes it hard to hear The people who still feelThe people who know what they're talking about At the park I saw a man smacking his dog aroundNow I’d seen too muchShouted abuse till he turned aroundAnd so far as I can tell, all he saw in my eyes Was another empty shellSeen so much I believe I could never do enough
out of sync looper chaos - (analyzing my own music) Ben Levin 2023-12-23 | out of sync loopers are good. Thank you to my patrons at http://Patreon.com/BenLevinlessons and courses with me! - http://BenLevinMusicSchool.com
Get Back Up - a song by Ben Levin Ben Levin 2023-12-16 | I'm posting a podcast and much more at http://patreon.com/benlevinMusic and art lessons at http://BenLevinMusicSchool.com
This Solo is OK (Guitar solo analysis) Ben Levin 2023-07-19 | I teach one-on-one lessons and have courses at http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comGreat Guitar Channel - @ElliottKleinguitar Cool Carl Verheyen Video - youtu.be/Iy-F7iSIopAPaul David's Epic Guitar Collab - youtu.be/8Bt3RYy6Y-Y
this makes it harder to shred (guitar solo analysis) Ben Levin 2023-07-16 | Check out my music school! http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comThank you to my pals at http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
I Played a Good Guitar Solo Ben Levin 2023-07-14 | I teach lessons! http://BenLevinMusicSchool.comThank you to my pals at http://Patreon.com/BenLevin
Honest Critique of My Guitar Playing Ben Levin 2023-07-11 | Backing track - youtu.be/GqdoHSeS0scMy school - http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comThank you to my pals at http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
Analyzing My Own Guitar Solo Ben Levin 2023-07-09 | The backing track - youtu.be/bQWes7Igq4EI have a new Guitar Course! benlevinmusicschool.com/p/guitrongusThank you to my pals at http://patreon.com/BenLevin
GUITRONGUS (feat. @thankyouscientist ) Ben Levin 2023-06-19 | GUITRONGUS IS HERE: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/guitrongusBrought to you by me(Ben) and Tom Monda - youtube.com/@tommonda
LIMINAL ONION (short film by Ben Levin) Ben Levin 2023-06-08 | A short film Thank you to everyone at http://patreon.com/benlevin for supporting my art!
Math Guitar Voicings I Actually Use Ben Levin 2023-05-23 | Voicings: dropbox.com/s/e1mjimf8i90ng7q/Math%20Rock%20Voicings.pdf?dl=0My music courses: http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comI get help from nice people: http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
Generating Chord Miracles Ben Levin 2023-04-15 | NEW COURSE!Making Music For Yourself: http://benlevinmusicschool.com/p/making-music-for-yourselfLessons with me (Ben):calendly.com/benlevinmusicPatreon me please! - patreon.com/BenLevin
4 Chords that Modulate FOREVER Ben Levin 2023-04-03 | NEW COURSE!Making Music For Yourself: benlevinmusicschool.com/p/making-music-for-yourselfChord Progression Notation: dropbox.com/s/93yawzmewmixya9/Falling%20Progression%20Lead%20Sheet-1.png?dl=0
Forbidden Expression Ben Levin 2023-03-17 | I teach music lessons! - calendly.com/benlevinmusicI have courses! - http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comI make music! - http://www.BenLevinGroup.BandCamp.comI get help! - http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
Turn Scales into MUSIC using chance Ben Levin 2023-03-13 | Try playing the melodies from exercise 1 over the chords you make in exercise 2!I teach music lessons! - calendly.com/benlevinmusicI have courses! - http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comI make music! - http://www.BenLevinGroup.BandCamp.comI get help! - http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
Music with NO mistakes Ben Levin 2023-03-03 | I teach music lessons! - calendly.com/benlevinmusicI have courses! - http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comI make music! - http://www.BenLevinGroup.BandCamp.comI get help! - http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
Easy Chord Workflow for ANY DAW Ben Levin 2023-02-27 | I teach music lessons! - calendly.com/benlevinmusicI have courses! - http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comI make music! - http://www.BenLevinGroup.BandCamp.comI get help! - http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
Ben Levin (NEW EP MOVIE) - Two Fun Guys Ben Levin 2023-02-21 | Listen to Two Fun Guys - distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benlevin/two-fun-guysLyrics:CRYING IN THE TUB TODAYWowIt SucksSometimes you wipe your friends offAnd spreadThe painWe just want to be OKI thought I’d bail on my friendsAnd win the internetMy message matters more than themMy message builds a bridgeI guess notI guess notFixing the fortress I owe the bankfar enough away to use half a tankSo far I’m so farI messed upI messed up I’m telling my wife she let me downAnd doing nothing at all to help her outWhat about me I sayHer dad just passed awayAlmost broke my hand holding you down that hillAnd all of this pulling just to control when you killLeave that bird, your dinner’s served A whole Chicken coop in each scoopThrow the treat down on the ground and singOoh oo whoa ohF our feet on the floor rejoice with meOoh oo whoa ohNow you can have friends Now you can sniff their peewon’t be crying in the tub today WARM ON THE HEARTHere we wait for the call Any minute nowWhen we skip through the dayYeah we fall I could break off a legI will break and be dead Now that’s all that I wantBut I never want to endDaddy it’s true I gave up on youI didn’t want to huhI didn’t want to huhI didn’t want to hurI didn’t want to hurtI didn’t want to hurt youBaby by the TV Four warm arms around me Rocking slow and softHere we wait for the call Any minute no-owWhen we skip through the dayYeah we fall I could break off a legI will break and be dead Now that’s all that I wantBut I never want to endUp looking at life likeHow did I get so lonelyWhen I knew so many people in schoolWho cared about meChanging on a tableLooking for the remoteWatching face on sick daysNo one called me lazySinging in a day dreamNo one tried to stop meGrowing up in a fantasyNever againI am stressed out nowI was stressed out thenWhat are you doing with your timeCould you be so much better rightHere we wait for the call Any minute no-owWhen we skip through the dayYeah we fall I could break off a legI will break and be dead Now that’s all that I wantBut I never want to NERVOUS ABOUT MY DOG'S COLONFeeling shaken daily by these new thingsI’m shaking hands like I think nothings wrongTake a day to see me now your leavingCan’t go to you less I bring my dogUsed to stroll around with my hands emptyI guess I worried for the whole walkNow they’re full of love that weighs so heavyI get anxious pulling it alongTo me, I’m a dad nowTo the world I’m notLoving our doggyIs the purest thing we’ve gotSee me wailing in my bed and wishingWishing the tears would come I’m sick of holding onI’m looking at the tired eyes around meEveryone I know feels hopeless now Can love can loveSee when you know it’s true or clicking for treats againAnd oh true or not you will be my friend you will be my friend will you be my friendWe can fight with love like in the moviesI think that’s something I will tell myselfCause i Used to fear the alleyways and dark streetsNow I’m scared of people who don’t knowLove can love See when you know it’s true or clicking for treats againAnd oh true or not you will be my friend you will be my friend will you be my friendTWO FUN GUYSI’ve been going on vacation with my friendWe’ve been growing up and chasing what we’re tastingThe plumber arrivedShe was niceShe brought a ball for my dog to biteShe had a dog tooThey took the dog to doggy daycare while they had a party9 to 5 plumbing all the timeI’ve been going on vacation with my friendWe’ve been getting old and choking while we grab the roadOh it’s so hard to beA caring soulWhen you’ve got to goWhere’d you go?I’ve been going on vacation with my friendHe’s been chewing on my arm while I ignore himRisked it I let him sniff the mail carrier on our front stepHe didn’t bark, he just jumped and kissedJumped and kissed I reallized thisWow the plumber helped him outJust met a person he could tell his friends aboutHe’s been going on vacation with his friendI know enough to satiate his demons You know it’s so hard to beA caring soulWhen you’ve got to goOh he pulls me into the pond and I love him so
I Hit My Head to Be Creative Ben Levin 2023-02-16 | I teach one-on-one lessons! http://calendly.com/benlevinmusicI have music and animation courses - http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comHelp me keep making stuff - http://www.Patreon.com/BenLevin
I Spoke to Dead Mozart! Ben Levin 2023-01-16 | I teach music and art lessons! Sign up here - calendly.com/benlevinmusicMy courses - http://www.BenLevinMusicSchool.comHelp me continue being artsy fartsy - http://Patreon.com/BenLevin
