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Ben Swire is a musician and recording engineer based in San Francisco. Originally from the Boston area, he studied drums and percussion with jazz drummer Matt Gordy. As a teenager, he built his first studio in his parents' basement. It was there that he began to explore the possibilities of the studio setting, not only as a space to capture performances, but also as a collection of creative tools to layer, sculpt and manipulate sound. This approach became the impetus for making his own recordings.
Swire's formal music education continued at UMass Amherst, where he studied with electroacoustic composer Charles Bestor. Upon graduating, he moved to London where he performed regularly with Joel Stern in the experimental/improvisational act Minus. Since moving to San Francisco in 2002, Swire has composed for film and new media; performed live and contributed video to performances with the Bay Area's Archipelago collective; and appeared on recordings for labels in the USA, Germany and Australia. More information on his music, as well as his work in photography and sound mixing, can be found on his website: www.benswire.com. Contact Ben Swire via email (remove "BEEP" from address before sending). BEN SWIRE DISCOGRAPHY/PROJECTS chronological from oldest to newest
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