Andy Benz

Copenhagen, DK Classical / Jazz / Alternative

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Members: Andreas Bennetzen

Sounds Like: Arvo Pärt, Edgar Meyer, Amon Tobin, Boards Of Canada, Efterklang

Label: Ord og Pladeproduktion/Gateway

Manager: Me

Bio: A top classically educated double bass player invites you to take part in his own unique musical vision.
Performing on electric double bass and loop-machines he composes beautiful instrumental songs.
Andy Benz music is soothing for the soul and mind. Good for reading, relaxing, chilling, modern... See Full Bio

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Press

“Andy Benz sounds like Arvo Pärt on acid”

— Frankfurter Allgemeine

“Once, Denmark had one of the world's best bass players, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. And now DK has another one. His name is Andy Benz. And on his debut cd, Andy paints beautiful melodious dreams worthy of both Oldfield and Vangelis.”

— Henning Høeg, BT

“engang havde vi en af verdens bedste bassister. Niels-henning Orsted Pedersen. Og nu har vi en igen. Hans navn er Andy Benz. Og på sin debut-cd maler Andy skonne melodiske dromme, der er både Oldfield og Vangelis vaerdige.”

— Henning Høeg, BT

"Wamps Dance" is worth the whole album. A true masterpiece, though difficult to describe. Most of all a piece of modern classical music with an elegant dominant theme that is explored in its various facets and supplemented in different ways in the sound picture.

— Morten Wamsler, Diskant.dk

“Jeg bliver rort, berort og bevaeget, henfort og fort steder hen hvor jeg kan lide at vaere. TAK”

— Mette Munk, -en fan

“”Wamps Dance” er hele albummets pris vaerd. Et sandt mestervaerk, som imidlertid er svaert at beskrive. Men det er vel mest af alt en art moderne klassisk musik med et fornemt gennemgaaende tema, der drejes i forskellige afkroge og suppleres paa forskellig vis i lydbilledet.”

— Morten Wamsler , Diskant.dk

"Kismet" is brilliant. You are a musician in every sense of that word. Your work is inspiring.

— Jane Silence, Reverb Nation

“Med sin elektriske kontrabas skaber Andy Benz afventende og tovende, men ogsaa aeggende lydflader”

— Anne Kølbæk Iversen, Danish Radio

“Your perfomances in Texas at the UNT was the most unique double bass performance I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. ”

— Milad Daniari, facebook

“Andy Benz produces a seductive and dusty almost middle eastern sound with his bowing on the double bass.”

— Michael Bo, Politiken

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: If you are in Berlin saturday the 27th, then you can catch me playing at this wonderful contemporary music... http://t.co/BWRufWxJ7V

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Thema-teaser

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Discography

Flowing in Circles Released on Jun 26, 2009

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Flowing In Circles
MP3: $7.00 CD: $15.00
Circles
$20.00
MS Dub
MP3: $1.00

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Andy Benz electric upright double bass solo: Wamps Dance

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Wed
May 29

Fort Mason Piers
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
Fort Mason Piers
San Francisco, CA, US
Wed May 29 8:00pm
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Decameron festival first day of ten
Sat
Jun 8

Eastman School Of Music
Rochester, NY, US | 12:00am
Eastman School Of Music
Rochester, NY, US
Sat Jun 08 12:00am
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Solo concert at the ISB convention
Sun
Jun 30

Café Nemoland, Christia…
Christiania, DK | 2:00pm
Café Nemoland, Christiania
Christiania, DK
Sun Jun 30 2:00pm
Fri
Aug 2

Evangelische Kirche
Mittenwald, DE | 5:30pm
Evangelische Kirche
Mittenwald, DE
Fri Aug 02 5:30pm
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Mittenwald Masterclass faculty concert

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Robert Steven Hunt
Very creative & imaginative instrumental music, you are a very gifted & talented artist, keep up the wonderful work Andy, you are amazing! God Bless you! My very best wish...
Elmer Pastorius
Great Music and production, keep creative. Congrats!
Berthe Trépat
Marvelous!! Incredible musicianship. Your video is really good!! All the best.
cesar viana
Very good. Great music and great playing.
sergi boal
captivating music!
KC Daleigh
Awesome bass play!!! Unique and captivating compositions. ~kc

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Q: Hi Andreas, beautiful Video and music. I would like to know which kind of bass you are using. Could you tell me the where I can buy it?

A: Dear Dirk. Thank you for asking. I am glad you like the music. I am using 2 different basses at the moment. The white, is a Cetus Bass from Bridge Instruments. It is however not my favorite at the moment. That is my Yamaha SVB100, Silent Bass. Both instruments can be ordered online. yamaha many places: Bridge http://www.bridgeinstruments.co.uk/Cetus-4-String-Double-Bass.html I hope this answers your questin and have fun with the electric upright bass!

Asked by Dirk Strakhof. Answered on Sun Sep 02 2012

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