BEN NEILL

Ben Neill is a sonic alchemist who blends music, technology, and visual art through his pioneering Mutantrumpet to craft boundary-defying, immersive experiences.

“Ben Neill is using a schizophrenic trumpet to create art music for the people.” Wired

“A creative composer, genius performer, and inventor of the Mutantrumpet.” Time Out NY

“Ben Neill is a musical powerhouse, a serious and individual talent.” Time Out London

“The avant-garde and EDM come together in music by Ben Neill.” WNYC New Sounds

“Offered connection between sight, sound, man and machine.” NY Times

“Trippy, otherworldly and seamlessly groovy.” Interview

Neill’s groundbreaking electro-acoustic instrument merges the expressive power of the acoustic trumpet with the limitless potential of interactive electronics. His performances are evocative journeys through pulsating electronic landscapes, hypnotic ambient textures, and virtuosic live manipulation, all controlled in real-time through his innovative instrument.

A pioneer in electronic and hybrid instrumental music, Neill has released thirteen albums on cutting-edge labels including Universal/Verve, Astralwerks, and Thirsty Ear. His newest music showcases his mastery of deep, meditative sound worlds fused with undulating beats and intricate sonic layers as well as collaborations with scientist Rupert Sheldrake, Ethiopian producer Mikael Seifu, and others.

Neill’s boundary-pushing work has captivated audiences at international venues and festivals, including BAM Next Wave Festival, Lincoln Center, Moogfest, The Whitney Museum, and Big Ears Festival. In 2024, he expanded his artistic reach with the publication of his first book, Diffusing Music: Trajectories of Sonic Democratization (Bloomsbury Press), a forward-thinking exploration of how technology is revolutionizing the creative process and reshaping the future of music. His work stands at the vanguard of musical evolution, bridging the worlds of experimental sound, electronic innovation, and artistic collaboration.

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