Crisanto Ramos Jr

The band’s third studio album The Traveller Across Dimensions serves as an allegory for self-discovery and personal growth.

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INTERVIEW: Ben&Ben Unveil Ambitious Concept Album & Animation-Concert Experience

Filipino nine-piece band <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DAcJXcjX0zlQAZAPAx4Zb?si=IhI3-4azQmW-C-Y33q-Gcw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben&amp;Ben</a> are treating fans to an early holiday gift with the release of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3AxFszKy5olWdrPV3bHTFY?si=doC2Oh_HRR24yq5CR49oCg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Traveller Across Dimensions</a>, their much-anticipated third studio album, out now via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SonyMusicPhilippines/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sony Music Entertainment</a>.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBenAndBenMusic%2Fvideos%2F1329567418454792%2F&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" width="267" height="591" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div style="text-align:justify"> </div>The modern day local band scene leaders are set to redefine the live concert experience with an audio-visual extravaganza that seamlessly blends animation, film, and music performances into one immersive package. The sold-out arena show, scheduled December 14, 2024 at SM Mall of Asia Arena, promises to be a groundbreaking event in the local music scene.This concept album integrates music with stunning animated visuals, offering listeners a unique, immersive experience. The Traveller Across Dimensions follows the journey of its central character, Liwanag, as she embarks on an enchanting adventure to find inner peace. As she travels through three symbolic realms—Light, Energy, and Feel—Liwanag confronts trials that challenge her path toward self-discovery.In addition to Liwanag, the album introduces several other key characters who play integral roles in the narrative. Gabay, a wise traveler, returns to the Light Dimension to serve as a mentor to Liwanag. Puhon, Liwanag’s loyal pet, aids her in navigating the Energy Dimension. Meanwhile, Mahiwaga, another traveller on a parallel quest to complete the Lifecrest, crosses paths with Liwanag in the Feel Dimension. These characters enrich the story, each contributing to Liwanag’s growth and her understanding of herself and the world around her.Inspired by their highly-anticipated third studio album, the concert will introduce a new dimension of storytelling, combining live music with cutting-edge multimedia elements. The upcoming album, which pushes the boundaries of traditional music releases, will serve as the foundation for this innovative concert, thematically and conceptually speaking.In a joint statement, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@benandbenmusic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben&amp;Ben</a> shares that the album’s narrative serves as an allegory for personal growth: “Her story reflects our own journeys through innocence, struggle, and maturity,” the band explains. “In the process, Liwanag learns that the pain of loss is an essential part of the peace she seeks.” <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BenAndBenMusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ben&amp;Ben</a> have partnered with a talented team of concert directors, designers, and multimedia artists to create an animation-concert hybrid that will transport the concert-going audience into a magical, world-building realm. Working alongside Puppeteer Studios, the indie folk pop hitmakers will also introduce a cast of unique characters and an immersive universe that promise to captivate the audience from start to finish.“Puppeteer Studios has been an amazing partner,” the band adds. “From the start, they respected both the sonic direction of the album and our vision for the animated world of The Traveller Across Dimensions. Seeing our sketches evolve into full animation was a powerful experience—one that accurately reflected the story we wanted to tell.”The idea to blend animation with music stemmed from the band’s long-time fascination with visual storytelling, whether through animated films or graphic novels. “Animation has a unique ability to communicate complex emotions and lessons in an accessible way,” they say. “We wanted to explore this medium to push our creative boundaries in the artistic and narrative mold.” “We’re thrilled to share the story of Liwanag, the titular character in The Traveller Across Dimensions,” the nine-piece act explains. “We’ve shown a glimpse of this story in our <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7s7sb46RL04kA8KVqjG7rC?si=c42c2b4c1fe7473b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Triumph”</a> music video, but the concert will reveal the full narrative in a way that no one has seen before.”<div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_E1vkozijr8?si=m_ra3ze3MBoYZywf" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div>This special concert is designed to exude a cinematic experience, integrating the excitement of a live performance with the confines of filmmaking. Ben&amp;Ben’s The Traveller Across Dimensions concert aims to elevate the theatricality of their previous shows, hinting at exploring new, interactive technology to further enhance the show.“It’s also the first time we will be incorporating Liwanag LED wristbands as part of the immersive experience,” the critically acclaimed act shares. “We are working with Pixmob, the same tech provider as some of the international concerts we’ve attended in the past.”The Traveller Across Dimensions is a product of deep collaboration within the band, with Paolo and Miguel Benjamin contributing the majority of the album’s songwriting, while percussionist/vocalist Andrew De Pano penned one of the tracks. Notably, the songs were already in progress before the animation was conceived, with the narrative emerging organically from the music. The band describes the process as a full circle moment, where the music inspired the story, and the evolving narrative, in turn, helped complete the songs.“There were high points, but also moments of struggle during the album’s creation,” the band reflects. “We learned a lot about surrendering and trusting in something greater than ourselves, and those themes of wonder, enchantment, and hope are woven throughout the album.”In terms of the set list, the concert will feature a dynamic mix of crowd favorites, personal picks, and new songs from their latest album. In keeping up with their signature style, Ben&amp;Ben have meticulously arranged the lineup of songs to align with the overarching narrative. This helps in bringing an integrated storytelling experience to the live stage.“It’s a delicate balance between staying true to what fans love and offering something new,” the band adds. “We’re excited to bring these songs to life in a way that’s never been done before.” Musically, The Traveller Across Dimensions marks a bold leap forward for Ben&amp;Ben, building on the expansive sound of their previous album, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0UeeygFdIo8k7PgxpLEGWI?si=Mix16BVOQvaGcWErCOOcBA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno</a>. The new record strikes a dynamic balance between ambition and intimacy, with a sonic landscape that feels more adventurous than anything the band has released before.Produced by the band and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YURVpnxVzqFYUTIy5HqcO?si=S9lYSjeXTTiU47eLgBRP2w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ziv</a>, with additional contributions from Petra Sihombing; Sam and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jCKxF7bLLT3q1shb3z9gK?si=tO27r3slQyaDCx4Q4f4VtQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tim Marquez</a> (of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/457BGAQIRpxlvY5gcbDjUQ?si=MlUTOgGxRp67nV01rJHvGA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One Click Straight</a>), and JP Verona, the album blends diverse genres and innovative sound design. “This album reflects a more mature, genre-blurring approach,” the band explains. “We’re grateful to our producers, particularly Ziv, for ensuring that the sound captured our collective vision—rather than imposing any external influences on the music.” In terms of production, the album’s tracks mirror the contrasting emotional landscapes of Liwanag’s journey. The chaotic, turbulent moments are matched by heavier, more aggressive arrangements, while the album’s more introspective tracks feature gentler, serene instrumentation, creating a powerful interplay between sound and story.The concert promises to be an innovative, multi-dimensional experience, blending live music with state-of-the-art multimedia elements inspired by the album.Produced by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ovationproductions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ovation Productions</a>, the concert will incorporate animation, film, and live performances, creating an immersive, audio-visual experience that takes the audience through the album’s narrative in real time. “We’re excited to reimagine the live concert experience, fusing our music with animated storytelling and multimedia artistry,” says Ben&amp;Ben. One Music PH asked Ben&amp;Ben on their present and future plans to tell the story of The Traveller Across Dimensions.&quot;There are a lot of dreams for this for sure,&quot; one of the twins said. We also see this album and concert as a beginning. It&#x27;s not only a culmination of everything we&#x27;ve worked on so far, but as a beginning of an ever-expanding thing. That goes for our experimentations in the future, that as we&#x27;ve talked about with our fellow artists hopefully it evolves into a series, an episodic kind of thing. But the main thing is, this is how we draft and craft the concert na habang wala pa ang mga series na &#x27;yun, we&#x27;ll try our best to tell our story through the concert. Actually, ang mga songs ang magiging baon mo pagkatapos, pero yung kuwento mararanasan mo siya &#x27;pag in-experience mo yung concert from start to finish.&quot; One Music PH also asked Ben&amp;Ben on how each member puts their input on both The Traveller Across Dimensions album and animation-concert. &quot;The secret is that we&#x27;re a lot (of members)&quot; Guico jokingly says. &quot;We divide and conquer. Of course at the end of the day we all put our input in the music production, recording and everything, but some of the band members concentrate on the music-centric part of it, some concentrate more than others on the crafting of the story and animation. Since and dami namin, we took full advantage of our number. Everyone&#x27;s interests and skills came into play. For example, some are more excited with collaborating on the animation part, some were more into the mixing and production on the studio. Kanya-kanya kami ng ambag...&quot;

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INTERVIEW: Ben&Ben Unveil Ambitious Concept Album & Animation-Concert Experience

Cris O. Ramos Jr.,

One Music PH

Published Dec 14, 2024 05:35 PM PHT

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