I Wanna Be Where You Are -

Ben Fankhauser sings a neo-funked up arrangement of "I Wanna Be Where You Are" from Michael Jackson's "Got to Be There" 1972
#TeamChuck creates new studio arrangements of the songs we love, while showcasing the amazing talents of the musicians and artists we're fortunate to surround ourselves with on a day to day basis. Hope you enjoy!
Arrangement, Bass, other assorted toys: Charlie Rosen
Violin 1 - Paul Woodiel
Violin 2 - Kailey Shaffer
Violin 3 - Kevin Kuh
Viola 1 - Elise Frawley
Viola 2 - Jeanann Seidman
Trumpet - Bryan Davis
Alto Sax - Andrew Gould
Tenor Sax - Josh Plotner
Trombone - Nick Grinder
Baritone Sax - Andy Gutauskas (solo)
Percussion - Bendji Allonce
Guitar - Alex Wintz
Fender Rhodes - Steven Feifke
Drums - Bryan Carter
Engineered and Mixed by John Kilgore Sound and Recording
Filmed and Edited by Nessie Nankivell
www.charlierosen.com
@CRosenMusic
#TeamChuck

[@kimberleyraeann]

i've never been more attracted to ben fankhauser oh my god.

[@anitadrake8040]

Dedicated this version to my Son, 2022' because it closely resonates what I feel in my heart for him. 💕 He'll think I'm being corny.

[@davidwalter6204]

Wow!!

[@str8factz101]

SING SIR

[@macsocheesey]

Ben Fankhauser has the voice of an angel

[@crossleydd42]

Nice to hear the baritone sax solo!

[@baironfarias7626]

Beautiful version! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

[@salomonreidecresci4568]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Awesome Awesome cover I mean Everything!!!!!!

[@lemonflavored9147]

There is nothing like some amazing baritone riffs

[@matthewknispel1614]

This is really solid, needs more attention pronto.

[@ferdinandgarciaramos4041]

Great rendition. Jose Feliciano also did a great version on the 80's when signed by Berry Gordy from Motown Records.

[@oonahiggins5814]

I just wanna know how I JUST found this.

[@MarkTaylor-wl9dp]

MJ sang the song but the song was written and also later on performed by the wonderful LEON WARE who wrote so many amazing songs for himself and others (Marvin Gaye - I Want You). Mark GV - Reference Point

[@circlenostar]

Well recorded and well performed! This rendition and Beyonce's clearly go hand in hand.

[@RobbiesVideoArchives]

The musicianship, the vocal, the mix and that powerful arrangement....all those elements working together actually brought tears to my eyes. It's always been my favorite of the songs MJ recorded and this takes it to new heights. Truly amazing.

[@heitoraugusto7628]

Very good, i like it

[@justme-ew3ri]

They all did amazing and Ben never cease to amaze me.

[@kaylamcook696]

You are like one of only a couple of people talking about Ben here. Bless you. I was beginning to worry I was the only one that only clicked because I saw him. Lol

[@kaylamcook696]

Like, as a trained musician and someone who loves music in general, I absolutely loved the musicianship and the talent of these musicians, but Ben was what brought me here.

[@Skwigal]

why does this not have a million views!

[@markustheaters]

Amazing! This arrangement makes it sound like a Stevie song.

[@BrunaChaves09]

maaan, this is something next level!!!! my oh my, wish this was on spotify

[@xxobrittanyg]

HIS VOICE! I AM SO SMITTEN

[@traciblynne]

Yes to ALL of this ear candy!!

[@juliesmith3144]

Ben Fankhauser did awesome with this!

[@chocolateeclair9879]

I can happily Rest In Peace if they play this in my funeral. - if they don’t, then they better prepare to be haunted-

[@shortysutter]

Ben blows me away per usual! Also the Baritone Sax player! I played that for 6 years and wow!

[@kingisreal3905]

They killed this shit.....1000000

[@mikepbo]

Unreal arrangement!! Who's responsible pls?

[@samdoockam634]

SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND MAGNIFICENT AT THE SAME TIME. AMAZING MUSICAL QUALITY.

[@aaronromero9840]

Amazing! Great cover!

[@rawstarmusic]

Amazing recordings. So much going on and perfect mixing. Brutal barytone solo and everything is audible, both Rhodes and strings without a lot of mud. This must cost a million bucks to to put together and record. Thanks for uploading this awesome live take.

[@itskeish]

All this ear candy!!! 😩😩💗

[@jadapearl3895]

Amazing!!!! Those riff n runs tho!!!❤️🥰

[@juliesmith3144]

Sweet. You go Ben.

[@brianmuratori3206]

Incredible musicianship! Very organic, earthy & soulful!

[@anthonymike100]

love the flava......This was one of my favorite michael jackson songs...

[@lovetiffmushroom]

Thank you for making best music 🧡

[@Pouly93]

A M A Z I N G

[@oprofissional.x]

Rio de Janeiro - Brasil 2020. Excelente, parabéns!

[@soledadm.izaguirre2427]

A wonderful version!

[@davidwalter6204]

Always great to stumble on something amazing!! What an arrangement!! Gonna look into these guys!!!!!

[@MelodyMaker365]

Isn't this the dude that does the big band arrangements of video game music?! He's super dope and very versatile!

[@raye2658]

I love this video and this is one of the best video I have ever viewed😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@karou_ka]

Amazing!!!! The best song ever!

[@lapps22]

WOW not really a big band man myself, but this could sway me. It could be the song I like *****

[@mystic11357]

Bass player on FIRE :D

[@oliviernga6080]

Really nice version

[@JJax1417]

Hey I’m a singer and absolutely in love with this arrangement, is there any way you could send the track without vocals?

[@PaoloLongo]

wonderful arrangement!

[@ChetLindsay]

Wow!

[@J4ck1397]

NIce version, nice song, i miss you Mr. Jackson

[@artbruciaga9678]

High quality music!

[@sonative3783]

Amazing

[@seangrandillo6161]

BARI SAX

[@rawstarmusic]

+Sean Grandillo It was great, do you play it?

[@Mariangelicasagarra]

Great sound! The song was written by Leon Ware and Arthur T Boy Ross.

[@marcelolacerda9060]

Showwwww

[@marcelotesla]

Muito bom. Very good

[@juliarose8656]

2021 because Ben

[@michaelfiore9266]

Where could one purchase this arrangement? I would like to play this with my school stage/Jazz band. We are always looking for inspiring and challenging pieces to play and this arrangement is off the charts!!👍

[@iffanf9178]

Dear god Ben

[@gustavosena4570]

gostei !!!! parabéns !!!

[@smooooth_]

What is the name of the bari that he's playing

[@ThahitmanTyrie]

I like the beat

[@gajcherry]

Wasn't expecting such epic mess from a vid with 500 views great work my man!!!

[@veranicecardoso8565]

likr i love michel jackson

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

It nice and different BUT...there is nothing like the original with harpsichord and a boy soprano singing it. But again. Interesting version.

[@williamlandgraf4433]

I think this is better than the original

[@walkerl7485]

it might very well be

[@angelsoul1974]

You are funny. The original will be always the best. That energy, passion what MJ brought, nobody can do. The singing technique is important but not the all. It's a great cover, MJ would be proud but he is the master. He was only 13 when he sang it.

[@babycakes8973]

instruments swallowed his voice

[@stevenreichertart]

Great, but a bit over-produced. The band is overpowering. Love to see them dial it back and find more of a groove.

[@sleyeminizo275]

Didn't care for it, the arrangement seems busy for no reason and Ben's voice has no fire .nice effort though.

[@johnjordan6032]

No dude just no.... don’t ever try to sing black music again. Thank you.