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This section of the website was set up so Ben can give a credit and a shout out to those many people who have helped him on his projects. Below the credits section there is a links section where you can find links to some of the people Ben has performed with.
Album credits & liner notes for Fiesta/Every Morning
All songs written and produced by Ben Sultan
Musicians: Ben Sultan, Andy Stark, Isaac Jaffe, Meredith Freed, Sam Sultan, Colin Rose
Live Musicians: Tim Feeney, Mark Grossman, Ken Veltz, Jeff Entin, & more!
"Fiesta/Every Morning" is, to me, the coolest album I have made so far. Half of the album is live, which is really cool; I love that I can show the two different sides to my recordings. Probably the best part is that you get to re-live or experience for the first time the magic of The Listening Room where songs like Piñata and Come on Down were performed! I also re-visited Wooster, because I figured it was the only appropriate place to capture a new live version of The A.D.D. Song; after all, the song was inspired by my four (long) years there. I also knew I had to stop by Borders in Mt. Kisco, which is always a great audience. I had so much fun singing "Being Cute" there and showing off some of my knowledge about Kisco in the process. If you only listen to one Ben Sultan CD, make it this one!
Album credits & liner notes for Fiesta (free download version):
All songs written and produced by Ben Sultan
Piñata
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Ben Sultan
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Andy Stark - Drums
Permanent Star
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Ben Sultan
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Meredith Freed - Bass
Andy Stark - Drums
You & Me
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Ben Sultan
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Andy Stark - Drums
Slideshows
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Ben Sultan
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Notes: I decided to make this album a free download, not because it is worthless, but because I wanted as many people to have access to it as possible. I am very happy with how these songs came out, and I think I did a pretty good job producing this whole thing considering I'm still learning.
Each song on this record has a really clear purpose, and each represent different aspects of my life. I look at this record as a feel-good take on life, and so I felt like the name Fiesta was perfect.
I want thank Isaac Jaffe, Meredith Freed, Andy Stark for their devotion to this project. I didn't pay any of them, and they really should have gotten money. They are a wonderful group of musicians to work with, and are all close friends of mine. It's very cool that they continue to support my musical projects. I hope that they will join me on the next record.
Lastly, thank YOU for taking the time to listen to me. I'd die without being able to share my feelings on the world through song. You keep me going in this desolate, mediocre existence of school, jobs, unhealthy indulgences, and unanswered questions. Remember, sometimes the sun can not come out to shine. It's ok, we can always make our own light.
Album credits & liner notes for Biggest Futurehits:
Coffee Girl, The A.D.D. Song, Kissing the Wind, Fade Away, Moodring, & When I See Her produced by Fred Stark. Trust Falls, Southeast, & Being Cute produced by Ben Sultan. All tracks mastered by Brian Cyr.
Coffee Girl
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Fred Stark
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Andy Stark - Drums
Fred Stark - Extra percussion
The A.D.D. Song
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Fred Stark
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Andy Stark - Drums
Trust Falls
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Ben Sultan
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Adam Cornwall- Drums
Kissing the Wind
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Fred Stark
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Fred Stark - Piano
Fade Away
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Fred Stark
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Fred Stark - Bongos/steel drum/extra instruments
Southeast
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Ben Sultan
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Moodring
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Fred Stark
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass/extra instruments
Andy Stark - Drums
Fred Stark - Extra instruments
When I See Her
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Fred Stark
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Andy Stark - Drums
Justin Maruri - Lead guitar
Being Cute
written by Ben Sultan
Produced by Ben Sultan
Ben Sultan - Vocals/guitar
Isaac Jaffe - Bass
Andy Stark - Drums
Justin Maruri - Lead guitar
Here are some random credits that are due to people:
I would really like to thank Tyler Madwid for always being ready and willing to help me on photography-related projects. Not only that, but on more than a few occasions he has been there to support me at performances.
Emily Markert and Maureen McDonald have helped me gain exposure on youtube by filming various concerts. Emily also helped me get some great pictures from one of the Borders shows.
Thea Jaffe took about 100 photos for us at Borders in NYC, and were some of the first good performance pictures we had. Thank you.
Bob Sultan (Dad) has taken many videos and photos, and helped fund our albums. Big thank you.
Thanks Mom for the pictures you took at Borders.
Andy Stark, my good old pal thank you for drumming on the album. You really pulled the songs together well.
Adam Cornwall thank you for drumming on Trust Falls via the magic of the internet. That was a fun project. Thank you also to Adam and Meredith for covering some of my songs, and putting their own spin on them.
Brian Cry thank you for giving me a great great deal on mastering the album, and for always helping with technical problems.
Meredith Freed thank you for all the graphics work.
Dave thanks for letting me shamelessly promote my music at all your parties.
Ken Veltz, Joe Johnson, & Al Hemberger big thanks for always letting me play at the Listening Room. It's my favorite place to perform.
Rich Monetti thank you for putting our name out there in Bedford and Lewisboro with your terrific articles in the Ledger and Record.
Thank you Paul and Victoria Shaffer and Rachel Costa for your input on my photoshoot wardrobe and track-listing for my demo CD.
Thanks Seth Berman for all your music business advice and help putting together the press kits. I can't wait to see what happens next year.
Thanks Kristie Leibowitz for being very, very patient with me while I learned how to do a photoshoot.
Thanks to Sue and the current students of the Wooster School for continually inviting me to their coffee houses. I feel more welcome there now than I ever did as a student :)
Thank you Carolyn and Kari for your photography at the town park and camp performances.
Gary, thanks for passing on my press kit to your uncle at the radio station.
Matt C-Roy thanks for checking out my music and spreading the word on climbingthehorizon.com
Thanks to Rosanne LaBlanc for hooking me up with some great information about local performance spaces and the interview at WHUD.
Taylor family thank you for the photography the time I performed at your house.
Thanks James Cassell for various video work. He most recently filmed the pool-side acoustic performances on youtube - against his will.
Thanks Paul DelCampo for making tabs and midi of Coffee Girl in Guitar Pro, and making it available on the internet for others to use.
Thanks to John for letting me borrow the camera all those times.
Here are some links to people I know/like. I'll add more as I think of them:
The Listening Room
The best place in the hudson valley for singer/songwriters.
The Veltz Family
A musical family I love to be around.
Jean Sophie
A musical family member I love to be around.
My Sundown
Defunct, but Def-funked. These guys know how to rock.
The Loft
My man Al & his brother Ted own this studio which produces many of the hits you love.
Rod Owen
Rod is a great guy to strike up a conversation with. He's fun, and writes great songs.
Matt Dorrien
This guy makes sweet sweet songs. His guitar playing and voice are top notch.
Bovane
One of my favorite people to perform with.
Sing the Truth
It'll take you about a minute to fall in love with this girl's style & voice.
Rich Monetti
Keeps the Lewisboro/Ridgefield music scene alive through blogging & writing articles for the local papers. A cool guy.
Alec Jordan
An old schoolmate of mine who makes beautiful hand-made furnature. Take a look.
Climbing the Horizon
Another ex-schoolmate of mine who will give you a single-of-the-day on his blog. I read it daily. You should too.
Tiki Daddy
Al's Hawaiian-style band. So relaxing.
Emilie Schattman
This girl kicks a lot of butt. She is very talented and a lot of fun to be around.
The Truth About Music
A music blog I recently discovered based in Hartford, CT. This guy loves music, and he has some smart things to say.
Krysta Nick
You will want to take her home with you. She's one of my favorite singers. Country with attitude.
Megan Whitney
She's an artist. She writes about stuff. Of course she's cool.
Catherine Michaels Blog
A fun DJ that will keep you company at night on WHUD.
NEXT Show
Hosted by a real cool guy, Chris Bro this show will help you find your new favorite songs.
The LaBlanc Brothers Band
Friends of mine - great singer songwriters and a wedding band!
Phineas and the Lonely Leaves
I played music with the singer/songwriter of this band, Tim Feeney. He is fun to listen to.
Beyond the Barricade
Stephanie Murphy is this cool chick who LOVES music. Check out her website!
Boys & Girls Club NW
A club for the coolest people
Open Book
A duo that I always wind up doing shows with. Great people. Amazing harmonies.
Erica Russo
This girl is weird but like in the good way. You will like.
Chris Faroe
I was blown away by this guy when I saw him perform. Fellow SLC alum.
Lindy Labriola
Young local singer songwriter!
Mark Grossman
How did I not put a link for Mark Grossman yet. He's the man!