The Flashbulb - Improvised MIDI Guitar

Music: www.theflashbul...
Booking: [e-mail]
While attempting to write up an accurate description of my live performances to various promoters, my booking agency and myself thought it'd be fun to simply make a demonstration video. After converting my rehearsal room into a poor-man's film studio, I decided that I might as well use some sleek cameras and make a psuedo-music video for a song that hasn't been recorded yet. I hope you enjoy the results!
**Note: I do not endorse the gear, brands, or products used in this video. Some of them even suck. :) **

[@poisenbery]

He was seriously way ahead of his time...this is amazing production by today's standards

[@Mrshutter]

Benn is still alive

[@XZArchAngel]

After 9 years, this is still the best thing ever.

[@19Watcher99]

Still the best video on KZbin 🔥💚

[@dbuettel]

the song is called meadow crush for anyone who wants it

[@watcherthatboxer]

This song is actually in one of his new albums, Arboreal. The song is called Meadow Crush

[@TheCJRhodes]

Benn this is still one my favorite lil diddys, and as you get more and more successful on this platform with your main channel, you’ll always be The Flashbulb to me 😊

[@alexandrugionea5029]

I'm happy this song was a part of my childhood, Benn's music speaks to me in ways I can't explain.

[@lorendorky]

Saw Benn perform at a tiny community center in San Francisco last month and he shred SO hard on bass! I was starstruck since he is easily my favorite artist of the last decade hands down.

[@beardyman]

This is sick!!!

[@dendord]

Makes sense to find one looping wizard in the comments of another one, had no idea beardyman listened to the flashbulb :')

[@louper3002]

beautiful bro! nobody knew people were doing this in the late 2000's, especially not me!

[@patriograysmark6328]

After spotting this many years ago, I don't even know how many, I still come back now and then, and am just happy. Thanks, so much. No really, thank you, it's almost a nostalgic hug.

[@samer-sultan]

Love this style of music, really beautiful!

[@superegobeats]

yea this is dope, thanks for the recommendation

[@Fiendir]

Pure fucking art. People like you are the reason the world hasn't crumbled yet.

[@idoleyesmusic]

bah! I love those lead riffs so much. they're so heavenly. this track better be on your next album.

[@JohnyVester]

you give us something to breathe that is completly pure, paranormal, it's art, your art.

[@angryfrenchduck]

that's probably the most impressive thing i have ever seen!!!!!!! WOW!!! Flashbulb you are a legend!!!! I hate all the rubbish you hear in the charts and on the radio.....i sincerely wish people like you were more well known!!!! Fair play to you mate....mega skills!!!!

[@Jallandhara]

My god, you and squarepusher could make amazing music together. (ofcourse, both of you already do make amzing music.)

[@Lorrainium]

I'm obsessed with this song. I'm overjoyed to know that I can own it!

[@MushroomCompost]

Beautiful performance, a real inspiration.

[@imtranQ]

I do believe this tune developed into being Meadow Crush on Arboreal? The man is a genius, nuff said.

[@axolotl84]

why does this only have 10,000 views? actual travesty as this is magnificent. well done sir.

[@IOYC]

That looks like about as much fun as someone can have. Ridiculous talent, thanks for sharing.

[@idoleyesmusic]

Benn has a way to transpose raw emotion into a musical medium like no other. It's almost transcendent. Benn, you will always be my favorite musician.

[@idoleyesmusic]

Very awesome, Mr. Jordan. I have been producing for about 5 years now, and you have remained my number #1 inspiration. Thank you for being so awesome.

[@idoleyesmusic]

I like this version more than the version in Arboreal.. that lovely synth is louder and more prominent here.

[@Spenceland]

Fantastic as always... you are by far my most favourable artist of all... never stop.

[@motorheadache101]

Great video! Its put together really well and definately a great way to showcase what you do! The song is beautiful as well. I like it alot!

[@Mariooo57]

sound like an instrumental of what could be a Frou Frou song, and i approve what the top comments already said. Great job dude

[@Foxhound936]

I absolutely love his music, Its perfect to listen to when you work in photohop on your intuos :)

[@Beberrre]

the video is quite amazing (I mean technicaly speaking), and Benn, you're music is always outstanding, I just played the video like 10 times in a row :p come on give us a new album and we'll be in heaven :D

[@MoonflowerTarzan]

WHAT A TALENTED CUTIE

[@escapethehero]

this is unbelievable. the guitar riff starting at 1:12 blows my mind. You're a musical genius man, the video is great too. Congrats.

[@Assimileafy2]

Beautiful. Simply Beautiful.

[@InfectedMusification]

You...win. I lack words to describe this awesomeness.

[@axelandro93]

I usually don't swear, but I fucking need this! Makes me feel calm. Do more! You are an amazing artist!

[@kdistance]

Your skills are very unique. Wonderful song with trippy beats

[@imghovl]

Brilliant and beautiful.

[@zachzee3421]

this video shows how amazing and talented Ben is.

[@migloje]

all left hand people are very gifted :))) its amazing what this guy can play live...

[@alexandrugionea5029]

I was in the general school when I first listened to this and now I am in the 3rd year of college... damn, time goes fast.

[@zeezooPL]

In Love with Your Music

[@Jezro]

A guitar as a MIDI controller. Fucking brillliaaaaannnnnnt. Benn Jordan, you win and I love you a whole lot

[@dorianarchive]

I appreciate your comment so much. Thank you so much sir.

[@YorBLoke]

well done..! your creativity is inspiring

[@mooseclamps]

Needs a new flashbulb album -_- I cannot get enough

[@Silentrev]

It's called 'Meadow Crush' on his new (freely available) record, called Arboreal. :)

[@Superdupadupado]

You are the BEST. i love all of your songs and want to see you live like soooooooo bad. Keep up the GREAT work!! :D

[@panherbatka]

I love your music

[@banaantjahhz]

replay button isn't save anymoree amazing

[@Shamukh]

@metallicacdc Agreed. My assumption is that he added it to Arboreal because it was getting good remarks, not to mention it fits the album perfectly. It's quite obvious he's improvising on here nonetheless. Amazing tune.

[@blackbolt123456789]

Incredible.

[@lorendorky]

Not to mention this guy is one heck of a jazz drummer.

[@paradanmellow]

absolutely love this

[@Ethercloud]

I LOVE U BEEN

[@dtiydr]

Just wonderful!

[@Er1ku]

This is amazing

[@6thr6ash6]

Perfect song!

[@Tonlondong]

I know he has a different style but he reminds me of vangelis, in the emotive nature of his songs.

[@Audity31]

I enjoy the results!

[@Toddybjorn]

Fantastic!

[@weeniewhite]

wow that sounds incredibly good. you could make a studio album in a day this way lol

[@CerealWolf]

THIS IS AWESOME

[@dillonshea4268]

that's sick! so good

[@a.lozada3199]

you remind me of squarepusher obviously with its differences, with respect to the excellent video video and improvisation

[@beegeorge1727]

Cool stuff...real time performance :-)..,I absolutely love your style of music..For the London show I'll wait no matter how long... All I can say You are a real musician who I admire and thanks for mentioning Pat Metheny in one of yr interview as I was almost certain that you listen to his great stuff too...All the best in 2018...plenty of modular madness too...:-).,cheers ...!!!

[@beardyman]

Yo man how did u do that first bit??

[@Ethercloud]

"No modern consumer is going to stop listening to their favorite band because Circuit City doesnt carry their CD."\ DAMN RIGHT:D I bought 2 of your cds and a t-shirt, but I'm sad to say I downloaded a bit of your music that I couldn't find anywhere else. Not to mention I'm a poor college student trying to eek out a living while I grind through college.

[@Relemsis]

That was so awesome that I don't know what to say.

[@ancsombancsom]

this is simply epic

[@SottileGioia]

Amazing dude. YOu´re just awesome. We want a new album man n__n Listen our prayers hahaha

[@xDnoon]

omg, that was amazing, thanks for the upload.

[@smellycheeseman1]

Benn Jordan, you are a god.

[@lorendorky]

Sounds like you answered your own question ;) It flows so perfectly from We the Dispelled into A Raw Understanding I am assuming he wrote it, then performed here calling it "improvised" strictly to show people how he layers his music live.

[@vkozlovskii]

He's simply a genius

[@Emapsych]

mi productor favori... el mejor

[@g3og13]

@UpInFlam3z ya he just makes it in 3 minutes and it's pratically some masterpeice of his. some genius. although my favourite is actually Undiscovered Colours

[@GlobalRevolt]

crazy melody!!

[@u_c_z]

this is art.

[@kjgfnjkju]

he's great!god i love this guy

[@GeoAl09]

@Silentrev yeah its on the bandcamp site

[@DontStopDooking]

Thank you! That was fantastic

[@Shamukh]

@tucainga Yes he is. Inverted strings. Basically like holding a right-handed guitar upside-down.

[@AndyGreen336]

Genius! Nothing more need saying

[@SBK_ALL_DAY]

A

[@polotenchikof]

@TheIndustrialism yeah. but as you see it's not the only midi controller in his arsenal ;) usual guitar sound used in this track too.

[@Bambababam]

i played my guitar the same way but re-learned it correctly to left-hand :D nice to see that :>

[@capture-life]

Finally some really fresh movements. Is this the newest canon you are using? I think you are great! Listening to your music for years. You inspire me to keep creating musique.

[@yogi2826]

awesome!

[@GeoAl09]

amazing

[@BeefBossu]

Best intro ever

[@aliowns]

Love the Wall Drug sticker!

[@JoshuaBond]

Legend.

[@spuddeer60606]

he uploaded most of his albums as torrents anyway. still buy them though! this beautiful man needs to make a living like the rest of us.

[@Jynx8o8]

Awsome, this is real music

[@wrek]

i'd love to see you and beardy man battle it out

[@happyhardcor3]

please come play in north carolina =)

[@lenapalui]

very nice

[@fatsuperfly]

you inspire me dude

[@xXVintersorgXx]

@lordpookus pretty sure sure hendrix restrung a rh guitar so the big string was on the top

[@dorianarchive]

@TheMajoung thanks, you as well!