[2] Following some solo and self-produced EPs, the group's debut album Lonesome Dreams was released in 2012[3] and their fourth and most recent album Long Lost was released in May 2021. [19], Lord Huron performed an extended preview of Vide Noir on March 8, 2018, at Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles. Not everybodys putting a record on a platter and listening to it front to back these days, its all very piecemeal. If we couldnt get a hold of a 1956 Kay upright bass, we would just make it sound like it somehow else. Its like our clubhouse, Schneider says of the studio. None of us got sick in the band. But also to remember things that are gone and not forget your old buddies who you may have lost along the way. Ben Schneider: Yeah. With a fourth album on the way, Lord Huron's extensive universe of characters and landscapes is due to continue, meaning I need never bother downloading Audible for a free trial. As well as Schneider, the band features Mark Barry (drums, percussion), Miguel Briseo (bass, keyboard, theremin), and Tom Renaud (guitar). His bands song Ends of the Earth was featured in the series finale of the Dan Harmon -created sitcom Community. And theres no intrinsic meaning, I dont think, but you have to kind of create it and find it, and thats what that songs about. [fetch instagram= display=posts show=2 ]. But we werent too much of sticklers about it. Hes like the head of Whispering Pines Records and Studios, the father figure, if you will. "We had this fun idea that Lonesome Dreams was kind of this series of old adventure tales." Ben Schneiders age is 38. In this session,. Along with that he also isnt seen much in public and much is not known about his children or if his wife is expecting or not. Guarding their usual styles of folksy Americana with twangs of surf-infused rock n roll, the new album is a slightly slower, more romantically melancholic collection of tracks than Lord Hurons previous releases. Its nostalgic, and like you said, the tones and the way its recorded, and the song structures, and some of the rhythms and the melodies remind you of something, but you cant define it. Waiting to put a record out is like I dont know what its like being pregnant, but I feel like its like that: where you just cant wait to get it out in the world and let people meet your creation.. Love is strange, I cant sleep without you, maybe in the grave I can dream about you, he sings, capturing the wistful and forlorn pain of a broken heart. In December 2020, the band announced a collection of live-streamed shows entitled Alive from Whispering Pines. Ben Schneider of Lord Huron performs onstage for Day 2 during 2019 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall's Island on June 1, 2019 in New York City. Aside from recording the albums there, we rehearse there and we shoot our videos there a lot of the time, and we just hang out there, so its like our clubhouse. Every song is another melancholy trip down memory lane, and each has its own alluring flavor from the foot-stomping Love Me Like You Used To and the bittersweet Meet Me in the City, to the elegant, effervescent Long Lost, the pensive ballad Twenty Long Years, and the lonesome Drops in the Lake. Some songs like Where Did the Time Go and album closer What Do It Mean confront the concept of times passing head on, whisking listeners into their own warm worlds of wonder while delving into hazy, semi-philosophical depths filled with somber feelings and rhetorical questioning. Ive always loved continuous, seamless albums, and weve played with that a little bit on our other records, in terms of one song flowing into to the next, he smiles. He finished his degree in France. [18] On March 7, 2018 they performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Theres nothing bad about it being easier to make music these days, but I think there is a special thing that comes along with working in a big space like that that you cant recreate in a closet or a bedroom. I think in the long term well all be much more healthy and happy if we can sort of face those big dark truths. We already had a lot of old instruments, and then we were using maybe not the exact ones they used, but similar style microphones, similar style pre-amps. Interviews April 16, 2018 10:40 AM By Ian Cohen0. He has been married to his wife Sacha Schneider since 2014, and they are living happily ever since, which proves the fact that his sexual orientation is straight. On July 11, 2018, Lord Huron recorded two Spotify Singles, "When the Night is Over" and Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" at Spotify Studios. The concept is sort of: This is what times blur does to our memories of things, he goes on, adding that this was one of the few parts of the album to come as a result of last years lockdowns: I was basically sitting around with the strings we had recorded before mixing, you know, bored in my bathrobe and trying to figure out what to do with my time, he smirks. I hope Ill have helped people feel better, in some way. So I think similarly, the hope for the album sort of conjures up that feeling for people that time will wash things away, and you need to appreciate them while you have them. The decor is all the original stuff from the 70s, and we had to replace a lot of the electronics and equipment, but it has this very haunted, trapped in time feel. We aim to showcase not only incredible creation, but also the stories behind them. "Fool for Love" did not enter the Flanders Ultratop 50, but peaked at number 81 on the Ultratip chart. About us / Contact us / Disclaimer/ Privacy policy / Terms of Service, Kellin Quinn Biography and Musician Career. He also has worked hard for all this and all this is just a small beginning of his big career. If We all know that doesnt happen. We will continue to update information on Ben Schneiders parents. Ben is one of the rising personalities and also a viral star and his fame has soared to over 22k followers on the photo-sharing platform Instagram. Ben Schneider, the frontman of Lord Huron, isn't just a singer. Its this great old studio built in the early 70s; we took it over after it had been abandoned for about 25 years, so its filled with all this old outdated gear that we had to strip out and rebuild. On August 11, 2018, the band performed a medley of "Never Ever, When the Night is Over" and "Moonbeam" from Vide Noir on the CBS This Morning: Saturday Sessions.[23]. Zodiac Sign: Ben Schneider is a Libra. They dont make em like this anymore. Once more details are available on who he is dating, we will update this section. Released May 21, 2021 via Whispering Pines Studios Inc. / Republic Records,Long Lost finds Lord Huron dwelling in a ghostly past of their own creation. Ben Schneider: Yeah, absolutely. Theres some info about it, but its a little sketchy, so we kinda Its a very haunted feel, its very stuck in a time warp. So, we started imagining whod gone through there and created these characters of old showbiz folks whod come in and out of [the studio], and what theyd done there. Its a beautiful space. Each of Lord Hurons new songs taps into deeply relatable emotions, and their Alive From Whispering Pines concept lends the listening experience an especially cinematic quality. And weve tried to find the history of this place. [chuckle]. I feel like I should lay down on the couch if were gonna really get into that one. And I do think its there to be found, I just think people cant be afraid to ask that question because its gonna naturally come up when you accept the realities of the universe and the way things are structured. Lord Huron's name was inspired by Lake Huron, which Ben Schneider grew up visiting, according to the band's Wikipedia.com page.. As of 3 p.m., the band had not responded on Facebook or Twitter to . [9], With the release of Lonesome Dreams, the band released a series of music videos filmed in a western '70s style, which Schneider says was the focal point and narrative for the album. Schneider studied visual arts at the University of Michigan and finished his degree in France, before moving to New York City where he worked for an artist. The strengths of this sign are being cooperative, diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social, while weaknesses can be indecisive, holding a grudge and self-pity. Some Velvet Morning, to me, is one of the most perfect recordings ever made, so thats a good place to start, cause its weird, but its accessible. As befits the story of Long Lost, this was exactly the point: It became this idea of a show hosted by one of these ghosts that we feel haunts our studio, Tubbs Tarbell. Ben Schneider: Exactly, yeah, a lot of people arent even working in studios, which is great,cause its easier to make music. Then I started writing songs from their perspectives: I find it really useful to create avatars to write songs through, sometimes just as a way to change up my perspective. AMA - verified Me and my best pals have been at this thing for over a decade now, and it's sure been an interesting ride. Ben Schneider: Well, it was an evolving thing, I didnt have a specific idea at the outset, but it evolved over time. The Music of Lord Huron. Its always a good place to start, and then you can let it spin off into fiction through these characters. Ben Schneider is a composer and actor, known for A Walk in the Woods (2015), Endless Love (2014) and Carrie (2013). Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close. As we try to figure out ways to talk about it and to journalists or to people asking about what Alive From Whispering Pines is, thats been when I finally put my finger on it. Atwood is a digital music magazine that seeks out visionary artists and fresh voices with the goal of promoting the arts. The band Lord Huron is known for its cinematic story songs. So, fit perfectly with what we were trying to do, and just a really talented guy who did an excellent job mixing. What would be your own personal version of heaven if it exists? Ben Schneider guitar, vocals, harmonica, Format: Digital download, CD, vinyl, Cassette. The unique result is a relatable yet escapist listen in each of Lord Hurons existing albums, and Long Lost is no exception. Benjamin Schneider is part of a Millennial Generation (also known as Generation Y). So without any further delay, lets see what he can do.. And it still doesnt maybe make total sense yet, but maybe in a few years, Ill understand it. Lets do Laser Disk and really throw people off, I dont know. The End: Ben Schneider of Lord Huron The Birdwatcher Jun 04, 2021 By Mark Redfern Photography by Anthony Wilson Web Exclusive Tweet To end out the week, we ask Ben Schneider, frontman of Lord Huron, some questions about endings and death. Still, Lord Huron have a proven track record of making compelling sad music, and on the other side of the emotional spectrum lies the painfully woebegone I Lied, a poetic heartbreak duet with Texan-born singer/songwriter Allison Ponthier:if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'atwoodmagazine_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_10',182,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-atwoodmagazine_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); and after a few listens, it truly becomes one. The concept is sort of: This is what times blur does to our memories of things. [13], In January 2018, several short videos with audio clips on Lord Huron's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts led to speculation of an album release. [8] It debuted at No. Or, once you had it, you felt like you really had to enjoy it while you could. And it might seem like overkill, but I think that all that background detail helps to make it more authentic.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'atwoodmagazine_com-leader-4','ezslot_14',156,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-atwoodmagazine_com-leader-4-0'); Ben Schneider: That was the goal. Folksy rock band Lord Huron has built a following in a very modern way: by having its songs placed in TV shows and movies. Generally, the genesis of a song is autobiographical or very nearly autobiographical, [seeing] someone close to me go through something particular. Quality or comfort? Ben Schneider: He says, Im gonna get it together and live forever, the first time Thats weird that I said he says. I say, Im gonna get it together and live forever. The second time is, Ill make a deal with the devil and live forever., Ben Schneider: Yeah, that was weird. But thats one thing we were trying to do with Alive From Whispering Pines, was just feel more special by it being a little harder to access. He just seemed like a good way to introduce people into this world and tease out some of the backstory of all these folks.. Ben Schneider of Lord Huron performing in 2019 Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images. The legendary Tubbs Tarbell is the host of Alive From Whispering Pines, an hour-long variety show on which characters from around the country play their songs of hard luck, heartbreak, and redemption, delivered with emotional honesty that will haunt you for years to come, according to the bands self-made retro advertisement. Read on as Schneider discusses what song hed like played at his funeral; his favorite endings to books, movies, and TV shows; and which animal hed like to be reincarnated as. Please enter the word you see in the image below: There are no comments for this entry yet. In taking inspiration from the history of Whispering Pines studio, Ben turns focus away from grander themes of our universe and the afterlife to the trials and tribulations of performing. And so, with this, I think thats how it was. Ray Price, some of the stuff he was doing around then, songs like City Lights. The thing I wanna express and in the way I wanna express it is in me somewhere, I just am clearing the clouds to find it. This was confirmed when the album became available for pre-order on iTunes, Amazon, and other music vendors. Those are the sort of tableaus we wanted to try to capture: these peoples lives once they leave the stage, the real things theyre going through, he says. Ben Schneider, Soundtrack: A Walk in the Woods. [20] On March 27, 2018, they performed another preview set at Le Poisson Rouge in New York. Ever since Ben was a child he was veritably passionate about playing games and was a true sucker. As a way of staying connected to both their fans and their live sets, Alive From Whispering Pines was launched on YouTube in January of this year. Lyrically, the record is explorative in a new direction but sonically, Long Lost is once again a champion of change. The way we thought of it was: theres the view you see from an audience perspective of a performer, and then theres the view from the wings, from backstage of them. So, weve invented characters that we imagine haunting it, or people who have passed through in the past, and writing from their perspective became the concept of the album. For "The Night We Met" feat. And it was very conscious when we were producing it, using techniques they used back then, instruments they would have used at certain time periods. The group went on to release a debut album called Lonesome Dreams and follow-up titled Strange Trails. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country. Lord Huron: 04:48 : Amazon: 3 : One Helluva Performer. I think Id have to be there in that situation to really know the answer. Our new album "Long Lost" came out about a month ago. The band's name was inspired by Lake Huron, the Great Lake which Schneider grew up visiting in the summers. The group went on to release a debut album called Lonesome Dreams and follow-up titled Strange Tails. Its the new relic of a long gone Americana that might have been, or never was and a reminder to cherish those we love today, because they wont be around forever. I never thought much about it but I guess its pretty rare for a TV series to end satisfactorily. No doubt that bens moment is short progress which is possible just because of his parents watch and affection which played a vital part in his life. If theres a top-notch Lee Hazlewood impersonator to be found in 2103 Id like him to be the one singing. His addict following from all over the world describes it alone. What song would you like to be performed at your funeral and who would you like to sing it? And after all these records, we really know how to work well together and without strangling each other. Ben Schneider: We had just wrapped the band tracking when the lockdown started here. Ive always wanted to do it, but theres always somebody pushing back saying, Yknow it doesnt work for play-listing if you have a 30-second song with some guy talking, Ben laughs. He has been veritably conservative about telling the details of his woman. Be it live albums or orchestral arrangements, Bens imagination clearly never stops running and Lord Hurons storybook is unlikely to end with this newest chapter. [25], The album was released on the band's Whispering Pines label on May 21, 2021 to mostly positive reviews.
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