This week we sat down with Massachusetts based homie Ben Baker. Starting with the cello at age four, Ben worked his way through the gamut of classical performance, recently completing his Masters Degree at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He’s worked with many esteemed musicians including Steve Reich, Evan Ziporyn, Michael Gordon, Louis Cole, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin. Since graduating from the world of classical music, Ben has been exploring how electronic music can expand his practice. In this episode we delve into the brain massage that lo-fi beats and sound loops offer; how sound relates to light, color and narrative; and Ben’s search for honest, fun, emotion-driven work. You can listen to his latest projects at the following link https://linktr.ee/bbakercello and follow him on instagram @ben_bakermusic.
Ben’s Artist Picks: Twisted Pine, Out to Lunch Records, and Brazen Bison
