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Words can’t begin to express what it feels like to fall in and out of love for the first time, but music can. Michigan-born, Ohio-based BJSR uses his ‘vocal chords and six strings’ to do just that in this enlightened take on the singer/songwriter LP.
The result encompasses Midwestern ingenuity and entrepreneurial passion, blending traditionally simplistic folk writing with lush modern production. In each of the 10 self-produced tracks, the charismatic troubadour touches on tough topics and leans into genres and soundscapes that are familiar yet surprising.
Imagine if a young Paul Simon had a laptop in Africa, or if Cat Stevens had a DSLR out on tour? What if James Taylor had voice memos in the woods? What if those classic singer/songwriter archetypes were connected to the world we live in today? Ben gives us a glimpse of what that might look like.
‘A. The Creative’ is an intimate portrait of an artist growing up in a fast-paced world, inspired by the meshing of old and new, analog and digital. The 42-minute album offers a vibrant reflection on where you come from, who you are and which way you are headed.
L.A. based production duo, Feels, flip the script on the sentimental songwriter ballad by Midwestern troubadour, BJSR. Throbbing bass-lines and jarring percussion turn a conversation about commitment into a juxtaposition of intimacy and disconnection.
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"Journeyman" by BJSR > http://www.benjaminjsrivet.com
Written and Produced by Benjamin J S Rivet
Don’t worry, Baby, If I don’t come home with no dime Don’t worry, Baby, I’m going to do it next time. Because I got the rhythm and you know I got the rhyme I'm going to do it next time.
Because a Journeyman grows, Oh, a journeyman grows. A Journeyman grows, and I’m a journey man.
I'm a jack of all trades, but I'm a master of none. You might make more money, buddy, but you know I have more fun. Because when I start something you know I’m going to get the job done.
Because a Journeyman shows, Oh, a journeyman shows. A Journeyman shows, and I’m a journey man.
And I’ll take my time and I’ll take my chances on you Over and over and again. And I’ll take my time and I’ll take my chances on you Im going to love you till the end.
Cus a Journeyman Knows, Oh, a journeyman knows. A Journeyman knows, and I’m a journey man.
Only thing he don't know, is the next place he gonna go.
Vocals, Acoustic, Electric Guitar: Benjamin Rivet Electric Guitar, Organ, Piano: Joseph Barker Drums, Shaker: Josh Gonzalez Bass: Jon Arnold
Mixed & Mastered By Ronnie Pinnell
Co-Producers Juggy Barker, Connor Smith, Chip Christy, Ronnie Pinnell
© 2018 Journeyman Productions