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NEW MUSIC RELEASE 2026
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"Reverie for Solo Flute"
-- Mathew Eakle performing
Composition by Paul James de Benedictis
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The Other Side of the World
Piano Sketches for Orchestra
August 19, 2025 Release
Original Music Composition and Performance by
Paul James de Benedictis
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September's Sky & Other Days of Light
Aliqout Piano Solos
August 19, 2025 Release
Original Music Compositions and Performance by
Paul James de Benedictis
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Instrumental Music Album Mixes Classical Chamber Music
with Improvisation
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"Quintets" - an instrumental album of original music by
Paul James de Benedictis,
featuring string quartet, the improvisational work of noted
piano virtuosos Ralph Grierson and Michael Lang, jazz pioneer
Jeff Lorber, and a variety of soloists including such luminaries
as Sussan Deyhim, Branford Marsalis, and Paul McCandless.
The music was composed over several years, with some of
the pieces being specifically written for the soloists and
pianists, including Paul's childhood friends Matt Eakle (flute)
and John Knox (piano). (more...)
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Aliquot Piano Solos
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Independent record label Mnemonic Records has released
the 20th anniversary reissue of "Power of One" an album
of original solo piano compositions by
Paul James de Benedictis performed on his
1889 Bluthner grand piano. (more...)
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STATE OF JAMES
"Beside My Shadow"
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More streaming... search: State of James or Beside My Shadow
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3-Song Rock EP with Vocals by Chris Castle
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This 3-Song EP "Vox Humanix" (Voks Hu -man' -iks)
builds on three of the instrumental tracks from The Wilted's
debut instrumental release from 2007 and adds the vocals of
Chris Castle. In this live-in-the-studio rock recording at Hibiki
Studio in Mountain View, CA, the band plays in a single take,
live guitar solos, no click-tracks, with only minor editing and
overdubbing. Mixed by engineer Karl Derfler. (more...)
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3-Song Pop-Rock EP with Vocals by Susie Davis
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This historical 3-song recording went to tape live in 1981,
at Mel Martin’s Big Ear Studio, in Marin County, CA.
It was recorded and mixed by Mel Martin live direct
to 2-track tape with additional mixing on 'Disappear' by
Paul J. de Benedictis. The tape was discovered among a
stack of un-marked boxes almost 30 years later in 2010.
Paul and Joel always wanted to release it. Here it is. (more...)
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Instrumental Rock
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Independent record label Mnemonic Records released
its first title “The Wilted” in 2007 — an instrumental
rock album from the band of the same name. Hailing from
the heart of Silicon Valley in Menlo Park, California, the band
recorded the album during their first few weeks of summer
after high school was out. Lead guitarist Julien de Benedictis
wrote nine of the instrumentals, including the opening opus
“Way Too Late,” while rhythm guitarist Trevor White brought
“Make It My Own” to the project. Chris Holyoake rounds out
the band manning the drums. (more...)
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"MANNEQUIN OF MUSCLE" - 80s Single
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Available on all streaming services including: YouTube, Spotify,
Apple Music, Amazon, Qobuz, Tidal
Recorded at Fantasy Studios in 1983 this futuristic track
features singer Napata Mero. The original recordings for
this single were lost, Paul de Benedictis found a tape
copy and created this new release 40-years after the
original recording was made. This song had never
been released to the public.
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"Inside Your Head"
— Archival Release! —
McKechnie & de Benedictis
Re-Released 2017 (originally released on Cassette, 1983)
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VIDEO for "Embryo" HERE
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Jack de Benedictis Sings Some Old Favorites
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"Theatre Artaud Suite"
— Archival Release! —
These are the Studio Recordings of Paul James de Benedictis'
compositions later performed live at Theatre Artaud with the
San Francisco Synthesizer Ensemble (SFSE) in 1986
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Live performance SFSE at Theatre Artaud,1986 HERE
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THE ARROYO COLLECTIVE
"Six Ways Up " 3-Song EP
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Synthesizer explorations and Film from McKechnie Records
Affiliate Labels - Music by Paul J. de Benedictis & Doug McKechnie;
and The San Francisco Synthesizer Ensemble
  
See the 'Day in the Life' Art Film on YouTube VIDEO HERE
See the Movie 'Playing the Golden Gate Bridge like a musical instrument'
documentary VIDEO HERE
Check out the San Francisco Synthesizer Ensemble
LIVE at Theater Artaud, 1986 VIDEO HERE
There is also a "Play the Golden Gate Bridge" App for iPad
(and iPhone) HERE
Buy the 'Day in the Life' DVD HERE
Listen to the 'Day in the Life' music on Apple Music HERE
(on all other streaming services too!)
About the San Francisco Synthesizer Ensemble HERE
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