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"What a fantastic time to be alive and musical." - Ben Dowling
At the forefront of musical exploration for the past 20 years, Ben Dowling has been committed to the expansion of the musical lexicon as pianist, improviser, producer, synthesist, composer and technologist.
Technology
An early pioneer in music technology, Dowling was snapped up by the synth manufacturer, Korg for the creation of cutting-edge synthesizers - developing the early versions of Korg's "sampling synthesis" which later became the Korg M1, T Series and Wavestation synthesizers. Later with Korg R&D, he transitioned into the physics-based, algorithmic synthesis premiered on the incredible Korg Oasys.
Keyboardist/Producer/Musical Director
Leaving Korg in 1995 (though still developing sounds and demos for their instruments), Dowling supported the Los Angeles music and film community with synthesis, keyboard session work, composition and production. Since that time, he has worked with artists including: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Joe Zawinul, Dave Grusin, Don Henley, Jon Anderson among many others, while producing critically-acclaimed CD's (Ester Nicholson, Charles Holt, etc.), performing worldwide (w/Earth, Wind & Fire's Al McKay Allstars and the Agape Choir), and engaged as Musical Director for events, artists, concerts and television productions.
Recordings
Visionsound recently released Dowling's multimedia visual-music work, entitled "The Path of Peace," with painter and visual artist Mark Wagner. "It is an ambient art piece, with spatially inspired piano improvisations combined with Mark's extraordinary paintings, drawings and sketches in slow, unfolding motion," Dowling explains. Released on DualDisc (the hybrid CD/DVD format), The Path of Peace is an exploration in aural and visual color, space and touch, and has drawn rave reviews from around the world.
Awards & Honors
Over the years, Dowling has accrued multiple Gold and Platinum records, a CINE Golden Eagle (for documentary scoring) and multiple technology awards for synthesizer developments. In addition, his original compositions have been featured on recordings, broadcast radio and television - and internationally in association with the United Nations.
Personal
Dowling lives in Southern California in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Lauri and 11 year old daughter, Sarah.
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