Big Time EP, by Ben Thomas

Big Time EP

by Ben Thomas

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$5 USD or more

1.	Dinner Time 04:11	info
2.	Sonder 05:12	info
3.	Knee High 09:30	info
4.	Colorless 08:40	info

about

The music on Big Time was written over the course of five years between living in California and Germany, and is a small portion of Ben Thomas's original work. This EP serves as a documentation of a great band of like minded musicians during Ben's stay in Germany until 2020.

"Dinner Time" is inspired by the sheer excitement felt by Barbra Streisand, the cat, at the notion of being fed her nightly wet food.

"Sonder" was written in hommage to the band Kneebody, which uses long free flowing composed lines to weave complex harmonies together. The title refers to the overwhelming idea that each person in the world has their own life, which includes relationships, thoughts, dreams, fears, jobs, loss...when I start to think it's hard to stop, which is why the composed section is so long!

"Knee High" is titled after knee high socks and is dedicated to Ben's father, who really loves knee high socks.

"Colorless" was inspired after reading the Murakami book "Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki," which focuses on the life of a man who on the outside is very plain, but inside has complex feelings and emotions. The tune plays with this idea by initially having a simple melody with colorful chords that soon develop with more and more complexity.

credits

released March 23, 2021

John Dawson - Alto Saxophone
Paul Janoschka - Piano
Johannes Hamm - Drums
Ben Thomas - Bass, Compositions

Recorded July 7th, 2019 in Landau, DE
Mixed by Ben Thomas

Artwork by Allison Cribbs

license

about

Ben Thomas College Park, Maryland

contact / help

Contact Ben Thomas

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like Ben Thomas, you may also like:

October Book Part Three
by Kenosha Kid

You can hear elements of jazz, post-rock, folk music, and tons more in the evocative new LP from Kenosha Kid. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 8, 2022
go to album
London Fields
by Ambient Jazz Ensemble

featured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 16, 2022
go to album
Tricks of Light
by Jessika Smith Big Band

Strong debut album as a leader/composer/saxophonist. Smith leads 21 musicians through jazz styles from edgy to calming. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 18, 2015
go to album
Black Heron and The Spoonbill
by Cartridge

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jun 23, 2015
go to album
Precipieces
by Fractal Quintet

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jun 10, 2014
go to album
Suite Shop
by Ambient Jazz Ensemble

The UK act behind the soundtrack to the new Irvine Welsh movie release a silver screen worthy jazz LP. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 9, 2014
go to album
Altera Vita
by Alina Bzhezhinska and Tony Kofi

Saxophone and harp intertwine on these gorgeous jazz tracks rich in movement and melody. Bandcamp New & Notable May 1, 2024
go to album