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Benjamin Costello

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A musician from an early age, singer and songwriter Benjamin Costello has always found he best expresses himself through music. His introspective lyrics and complex, emotional melodies reflect his passion as well as his education and musical influences. After receiving a formal music education in piano, voice, and conducting, Benjamin is exploring his own compositional voice as he moves away from genres with a clear divide between performer and composer.

Benjamin rediscovered his love for performing after putting together an acoustic show of songs by his strongest influence, Radiohead. Other influences include Damien Rice, the Beatles, and James Taylor. Benjamin’s captivating performances offer a combination of originals and select covers that speak to him. Each of his selections feature his smooth vocals, described as “hypnotic” and “tender and beautiful,” with piano or guitar accompaniment ranging from delicate and intricate to passionate and powerful. Located in Ithaca, NY, Benjamin plays a variety of venues both locally and in the surrounding area.

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Member Since: 10/11/2004
Band Website: http://benjamincostello.com
Influences: Don McLean's American Pie LP (until my brother smashed it); Singing harmonies to Chicago 17 in the car with the family; Early ‘80s MTV; Billy Joel’s Cold Spring Harbor; Exploiting the Suzuki piano method; the last chord of "A Day in the Life"; Listening to Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” on repeat in the dark; The Platoon soundtrack; The life and music of John Lennon; The dying of autumn; My dad’s closed-eyes appreciation of “She’s Always a Woman”; Jessica & Carrie; James Taylor live; “Don’t Let me Down”; Pink Floyd songs that David Gilmore sings; Every girl I ever loved; the musicals of Stephen Sondheim; Christopher Zemliauskas; Thom Yorke’s voice; Radiohead’s transcendent genius; Damien’s Rice’s raw grit; The desire to ring out before my time is up. . . .
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check out this event: Benjamin Costello at The Cantab Lounge

Hosted By:Benjamin CostelloWhen:Thursday, March 12, 2009Where:The Cantab Lounge738 Massachusetts Ave. (Central Square)Cambridge02139Description:I am excited to be playing with some very cool artists a...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:04:00 GMT

ASK Benjamin #2 Posted!

Read it Now! This is from the awesome fan club that was started by Cait! Thanks hun <3
Posted by on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Ask Benjamin 1! - Benjamin Costello Fan Club MySpace Blog

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog... This is from the awesome fan club that was started by Cait! Thanks hun <3
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:43:00 GMT

Album Sneak Preview: Start Again Tomorrow

I am really excited to give you all a sneak peek of the songs from my forthcoming album "Start Again Tomorrow." Some of the songs are unreleased. I hope you enjoy and are looking forward to the record...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:26:00 GMT

New Video: "True Love Waits" Live at the 9s

Hey everyone - Megan caught one of my songs from last night's performance on her little camera, so I threw it up on youtube. It's a cover I did of Radiohead's song "True Love Waits" -- first time I ...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:19:00 GMT

New Recording: Sunday Bloody Sunday

Hello friends -- it is St. Patrick's day so I did something I have wanted to do for a long time and recorded a cover of Sunday Bloody Sunday. This version is inspired by a bootleg of a live U2 show ...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:31:00 GMT

New Video: I just don't think I'll ever get over you

Hey friends,I recorded a new video tonight:  a cover of the Colin Hay song "I just don't think I'll ever get over you" from the Garden State soundtrack.    I hope you enjoy it.I ju...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Mar 2007 18:26:00 GMT

New Recording: Julia

Hey all - I decided to take a much needed break from my album woes and do a new recording - this is a cover of a song by Emm Gryner called "Julia."I hope you like it - comments are most appreciated :)...
Posted by on Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:46:00 GMT

New Recordings: The Good Life & Childhood Places

Hello my friends, I have changed some lyrics and things in the songs "The Good Life" and "Childhood Places" since I first wrote and recorded them. I also was asked to feature them on a radio show, so ...
Posted by on Sat, 20 May 2006 15:17:00 GMT

New Recordings: "Let Down" and "A Lack of Color"

Hello friends, My best friend and favorite musical collaborator Christopher was just here from Colorado on a five day visit. While here, we arranged and covered two of our favorite songs. Chris...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:17:00 GMT