New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Having excelled as a classical pianist, Ben Ridley now enters a new chapter in his musical life - that of a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. Taking inspiration from the likes of Todd Rundgren and Randy Newman, as well as keeping hold of his nuanced, classical training, he has spent years analysing the craft of song-writing in order to deliver this: Dancing Mood, the lead track from his forthcoming album, Sing.
Though Sing is a piece of work designed to be experienced as a whole, Dancing Mood is a perfect introduction to Ben Ridley and his intricately arranged snapshots of life, love and regret. Playing every instrument and taking care of all vocal duties, a casual, unassuming piano intro breaks out into a twisting, many-layered catchy pop nugget, which has the timelessness of all great song-writing. With a stylish accompanying lyric video, this is a perfect primer to the Ben Ridley experience.
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