BEN DAGLISH - UNSEEN - A TRIBUTE!
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2018
- Ben Daglish, one of the UK's greatest video game musicians died earlier this week at the age of just 52. Ben was one of the now legendary Commodore 64 Sid Chip musicians of the 1980's where the technical challenges of making any kind of meaningful sound, let alone music, were not just met, but surpassed by the likes of Rob Hubbard, Martin Galway, David Whittaker, Fred Gray and others, but also of course Ben Daglish.
Ben was the very first ever interview filmed for 'From Bedrooms to Billions', and he gave up his time back in the summer of 2012 without a clue (at that time) as to who we were, but he understood completely what we were doing. Ben had a true passion for the era we were hoping to document, he embraced this passion by regularly performing his music around the world and was loved by many many people. His death has been very hard for Nicola and I to take, not just because he was the first person we filmed, but because Ben gave so much more to everyone through his music and his love and respect for the era.
If you are not that familiar with the works of Ben Daglish then we urge you to look up his games and start listening!
This film was shot during 30 minutes of complete spontaneity in July 2013 in Max Hall's recording studio in England. Ben had been writing and recording music for the 'From Bedrooms to Billions' film soundtrack for two long days and before going home was just having a cup of tea, when suddenly we all started talking about 1980's Commodore 64 music. As I knew Ben was going to be leaving soon had no time to setup any shooting lights, I just grabbed my stills camera (which I'd brought along only to test out as it allowed me to attach film lenses), placed a light on top, plugged in a nearby shotgun mic and started rolling and had to rely on doing everything as a single shot.
None of this material has ever been seen before, it was never used for either 'From Bedrooms to Billions' or the 'Making the Music Documentary' and we only looked at it because we wanted to give something to his fans that may be unseen.Having watched this unseen footage back we knew that it should be shared for everyone because it shows so much of what Ben was all about. This film also gives some wonderful insight into the challenges of composing for the Commodore 64's SID chip.
In the film we have Ben Daglish on the left, Max Hall on the right and Anthony Caulfield (me) operating camera and asking the occasional question behind camera. You will notice that this entire shoot takes place while Ben is having the aforementioned cup of tea. As well as talking about working with Rob Hubbard and some of his early Gremlin Graphics games, Ben also performs guitar to the legendary C64 demo TRAP which he created with the equally legendary Tony Crowther in the early 1980's. I feel it needs to be said that as this was a really spontaneous moment Ben went from playing along with TRAP for a laugh to doing a full blown performance...all after a very long day recording!
If one person watches this film and learns something, smiles, or even laughs, then it was all worth it. And for those of you who did not know Ben, well hopefully this film will give you a little bit of insight!
Big thanks need to go out to Rob Hubbard for encouraging us to upload this and also Max Hall for helping to make this film work thanks to his wonderful (and red coloured) Commodore 64 playing all the music. Special thanks also need to go to Jackie Mason who provided support to me with the camera and setup across that weekend...as well as making a great cup of tea, that tea must have been good as it kept Ben going just long enough to get this wonderful material in the can!
I will also from now on be calling Rob Hubbard 'Rubbard' from this moment on thanks to Ben in this film...I'm sure Rob will be delighted!
Thank you Ben for your support in getting our film made, your friendship along the way, your great humour and of course your wonderful music!
RIP Ben Daglish
1966 - 2018
Anthony & Nicola Caulfield
October 6th 2018 - Фільми й анімація
RIP Ben, thank you for the great music.
One of the best composers of our time. R.I.P. Ben. I would not be who I am today without you on this planet
And we all ran around in 1987 thinking that Rob Hubbard did the 2nd Monty on the Run.. but Rob told me "oh i swapped in some patches in the routine, and Benn did all the rest!"
Im glad we met Benn, it was great fun!
Your music was part of many childhoods past,
we thank you so much, your life end too fast,
while the kids were listening to your great nipper track,
you tried to fill the naughtyometer like jack,
your SID tunes sounds from one roof top to another,
as fast a biggles fights from them tougher,
you often seemed restless like a jumping mole, then
I say goodby monty and good bye to you ben,
I' really miss every last ninja fight,
in 8-bit music your the SID-Future-Knight,
as a kid I waited for every gremlin release,
as an adult I can only say:“ Ben, rest in peace!“
The more I see about Ben rhe cooler his legend becomes he was awesome
You will never been forgotten!!!!
Can't believe he is gone... :'(
RIP Ben Daglish 1966-2018
cancer you took away the spark but the music lives on for generations.
Ben Daglish was my inspiration to computer music.
someone lost a man. someone lost his father. i lost a hero!
keep strong fight cancer any way you can.
Just a humble cool laidback dude... With a musical gift that he shared with us C64 people. I remember him from his early compunet days along with his good friend Tony RATT Crowther. BEN & RATT.
I knew of Ben through his music like so many others. Since his death I have watched so many videos and realised what a funny and genuine person he was which sadly I will never get to meet and tell him just how cool he was. rip Ben and thanks for sharing this moment with this truly amazing soul.
The game is over but the music remains.
glad to see him "living" his music.... RIP
Rest in peace Ben. I had a chance to meet you in London at Visa Roster gig some fifteen odd years ago. You played violin and flute and then we necked a couple of pints and it was fun. You were one of the legends.
RIP.. still hard to know you´ve gone! sitting here and listening to your fab music!
He did the soundtrack of the absolute #1 videogame in the world from the 80's during a certain periode. The last ninja.
The man even beat boxes in fucking low res ... what a legend!!!!
Dear Ben ... rest in peace. Nobody could touch my heart on C64 music more, than with your talented music skills. However we have never met, I feel like you will be always in my heart. In Hungary C64 was very popular in the late stages, so many children could get known your masterpieces. We Love You! We always will!
The last ninja was actually developed in Hungary. System 3 hired sub contractors. Forgot which part of last ninja they did.
Artur Harasimowicz well said.
@@thearchiveable I thought it was,all developed in the USA
30 years listening to his music, I am out of words, just found out he has passed away... RIP.
RIP Great work Ben
We all the classics... Robocop, Commando, Mega Apocalypse but nothing... NOTHING touches The Last Ninja tunes, RIP Ben :( a much more creative time
Another music genius has left us. What a legacy Ben leaves behind all those game tunes we grew up with and still enjoy today. Rest peacefully Ben dalglish🤗
I often started up a game only to listen to the music back then. Thanks so much for contribution to my childhood, Ben Daglish. You were a fantastic musician and person, and your music will live on.
R.I.P.
Thank you so much for putting this out here ❤ Ben rocking away to his own tunes is quite the thing.
rest in peace ben. greetings to all his friends and family from germany. I am crying. have fun at
8-Bit Symphony - 15th June 2019, Hull City Hall ;-)
Thank you for your wonderful pieces of art. Your melodies will always be with me. Rest in Peace Mr. Ben Daglish.
RIP Ben
While you may be gone, your music will live on forever.
Didn't know about his death till today. What a master for the C64. I was just having a great night with a few beers listening to some old chiptune songs and found out the sad news. I was an Amstrad owner but loved his music on all formats. God bless you Ben Daglish.
Nella nostra memoria per sempre.
What an insight into Ben and his music and talents.
He comes across as a lovely,warm bloke,many of us felt like we knew him because we grew up with his music,it's such a shame that he's gone,would love to have hung out with the man for a day,many did and we all will miss him whether we met him or not.
RIP Ben Daglish.
His Kettle music is stunning. FOFT and 3d galax are also excellent. His Kettle music though from a structure perspective is just terrific
On behalf of myself and family, who have always been in wonderment, when listening to your many musical appearances at the Belper and Exile music festivals: Ben may you eternally RIP. I particularly was always in awe of how you command the stage in such the unique way only you could do. Ever finding time for those showing any interest in music, including the time spent teaching a crowd of Viking Stags how to sing as a choir. Ben your missed & remembered by many, thank-you for being a part of our World.
I‘m speechless, although I never met Ben in person, he had a *major* influence in my life musically. It’s amazing to see the person behind the music in this video. His music will live forever and has left a mark in video game music history and beyond. RIP Ben.
I met him once at a Back In Time event, my friend stood outside smoking and we chatted to him about all sorts of musical instruments and he knew everything. We could have chatted to him all night.
People like you defined my childhood. I am truly devastated... Thank you for the memories Ben
this is Brilliant RIP Ben Daglish.
May his soul forever live in the wonderful C64 SID Music heaven
Just today I listened to a Retro Hour podcast (2016) with him in it. Funny guy. Now UA-cam suggests this video.
Rest in piece, Ben. Your music has had such an impact on me and will have a permanent place in my heart for the rest of my life.
Nice one Anthony and Nicola - that's a lovely tribute to him. Show's both the passion and the humility of such a special talent. RIP
Thank you for this. RIP, he was a great musician but more importantly he was a beautiful person.
Wow, what a joy to see Ben playing along with Trap. He'll be missed very much, great talent and guy.
RIP Ben, every single one of your tracks stuck with me since childhood.
Oh, how sad. I loved Ben's music. I know it's silly but I'd always hoped to speak to him or meet him one day. You know, when we're all older. It feels like we all should have so much more time, but I guess no one knows when they'll go. At his funeral, they should play the march from the beginning of Terramex, with a snare drum and trombone.
On the C64 he was a force to be reckoned with I remember, up there with Rob Hubbard etc.
Thx for all the music
RIP Ben! One of my childhood heroes. He and Rob are the reason why I started making synth music. They inspired a whole generation! 🎶
I hope you are still playing that SID up there Ben. RIP
One of the nicest people I ever had the privilege to meet, his passing was a huge loss.
R. I. P Ben, eternal thanks for all the music.
Absolutely wonderful footage. So nice to see Ben perform to the great Compunet TRAP demo, that I fondly remember gazing at in awe, many moons ago.
Although I was very aware of Ben, being a 48K Spectrum owner I didn't really 'cross his path' in the old days, and only started to find out about him when I saw him at a retro event a few years ago. What a bright spark - full of enthusiasm. I didn't know he was ill, so it was a real shock to hear he had died. Another 8 bit legend gone. My sympathy to his family and friends - but we still have his music.
f.o.f.t! Always loved the intro music. I didn't know he passed away! A bit late but much respect.
Awesome vid. You could see how he lit up when he was explaining his music.
I want to thank you for sharing this footage with the rest of the community, it's really great when people do unselfish things like this and share the goodness for all to enjoy.
That is a very kind thing to say! Thank you so much!
Genius
Such a nice person in love with music. RIP.
This man made my childhood! Years later spent some amazing times with him at Stainsby, as much as his C64 music was fantastic, he was more than that - check out Loscoe State Opera! He did so much but had so much more to give. I miss him 😢 RIP BEN X
Starting around 8.25, his 'vocal instrument performance' of Thing is magical!
The guy could make the Sid chip hum. Total genuis and will be sadly missed.
Rest in peace Ben DAGLISH
RIP legend.
It’s really fun to see how Ben gets in to the moment with his old tunes. It’s all about having fun with your endless imagination
very talented. Thanks for the music, thanks for the video
If you don't know how the god doe's look like... He was there... in Ben too........ for a short while... he has given us so much through him. So listen people!
RIP Ben .. See you in C64 Heaven
guy was a talent, RIP
Brill Ben
Legend.....
Thank you for this. Long live the Last Ninja.
Wow, the first few minutes alone are astounding. It's easy to forget, no matter how intense and chaotic his music became, it was always calculated and deliberate. One of a kind talent.
A True Genius, the Music just flows through him so Naturally. Thanks from the bottom of my Heart Ben from the Childhood Memories.
So much love and respect. Thank you so much for recording these moments x
Genius musician. What a legend & great guy. RIP
A cool dude, and a true SID-wizard!
Thank you so much for posting this - it's an incredibly lovely tribute piece. Absolutely loved him playing alongside the Trap demo.
Great footage. It's fascinating to hear Ben explaining the nuances of how his tunes had to be constructed to achieve some of the effects. The fact that the music sounded so awesome without appreciating the work that went into it really is quite humbling. RIP Ben.
Ben seemed so real sad I am always too late
Very cool guy. Rest in peace Ben.
Thank you for sharing this - wonderful to see.
thank you BENN
RIP, Ben...... P.S> please, people, don`t smoke... smoke kills... so sad i am smoking too... and Ben died of lung cancer... so sad
I only knew Ben from the music and the name in the credits but he was so real
Genius - I thoroughly enjoyed this video and mourn the loss of this master. Thank you Ben for leaving us with your lasting legacy of legendary music.
Thanks for this cheeky insight to a fabulous musician and human being...Sleep well Ben!
RIP Ben, your music will live on.
Amazing composer! I love Death Wish 3 theme. Just can't stop listening... RIP Ben Daglish.
Nice to see this interview and a great tribute to a greate person and musician, Ben Daglish!
Brilliant.
Great tribute. Prefered your thing bounces bk tune to hubbard. And the guitar bit was excellent. Youll be missed man.
So sad... Your music will live on... RIP Ben
Thankyou, RIP Ben
The music from Cobra was from the soundtrack album, it's Skyline by Sylvester Levay.
rip legend
he had the right feeling,so sad.
This is fantastic. RIP Ben and thanks Anthony and Nicola.
damn he knew what he was doing with the SID sound chip
Thanks very much for posting this, a wonderful tribute to the man, what a genius, RIP
A great inspiration and a fine musician. RIP Ben.
RIP, Mr. SID.
”...ripping off Hub..” I knew instantly he meant Rob Hubbard even when he misspoke and laughed about it.
Shame he has passed on, it would have been nice to meet him. Well, I guess, Hub has to do.
Thanks for the music Ben - an inspiring musician.
Omg I didn't know I'm so afraid! R. I. P. BEN you are a legend, your music will go on forever!
R.I.P BEN.stainsby