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Wooden Box
a documentary about Ben Sollee and all the good music can do!
DUE FOR RELEASE IN SPRING OF 2010!
TRAILER FOR WOODEN BOX
Ben Sollee is a 25 year-old classically trained cellist from Kentucky. Through his cello, beautiful voice and thought-provoking poetic lyrics he broaches subjects like honesty in politics, his grandparents dementia, boys being taught to disconnect from their emotions and love that doesn’t work out. His unusual cello techniques and rich vocals create a unique mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B.
In 2007 Ben was voted one of the Top 10 Great Unknown Artists by NPR.
“Ben Sollee’s set was rousing and riveting, by the third song (a reworking of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change is Gonna Come’)…By the time Sollee was halfway through the show, the crowd was fairly mesmerized…Sollee brings the cello out of the realm of classical music and makes it a part of the people’s music…He plays it as funky, country, Appalachian, classical, bluesy, and folksy. Sometimes all in the same song, and it works every time.” — Silas House
We are currently in Post-Production on “Wooden Box”, a documentary about Ben, his music, his first solo tour, his burgeoning career and the workshops he has done for school children to help demystify the cello (his wooden box) and make music more friendly and fun.
Wooden Box is due to be released in spring 2010
We will be making available an Educator’s Kit that will include the film Wooden Box, a shorter classroom version, Ben’s recent CD “Learning to Bend” and a curriculum guide (filled with interesting information, questions, and exercises for students). The guide is being put together by Ben Sollee and relevant educators.
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