Series 1 - Episode 3
Ben Brown & Neil Charles: "Exploring Rhythm"
Ben Brown (drummer) and Neil Charles (bassist) discuss their musical journeys, exploring diverse influences ranging from jazz and classical to soca and African rhythms. they explored the interplay between technical skill and intuitive feel in creating grooves, and how individual personalities shape their collaborative work in rhythm sections. The musicians also reflect on their experiences playing various genres and how cultural context informs their musical approaches. They discuss influential rhythm sections that inspire their work, and finally use the stimulating conversation.
“You're in a relationship, you’ve just had dinner with your partner, it’s 7pm and you're in this living room together, one person is on their phone and the other is reading a book or whatever… just living parallel together, side by side, and then for a moment you have a conversation, for maybe 30 seconds or whatever but you are present (together), (You are always) in the same room, you are breathing the same air, you’re in the same world as each other… That’s how I approach playing my instrument with others. Being in front of your instrument (alone, should) means you are present. ”
